ASH Wales Newsletter 06.12.18

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Loneliness & Isolation consultation - Welsh Government workshop 8th January 2019

Tuesday 8 January 2019, 

PAVO, 30 Ddole Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF

1:00 – 1:30 Registration and Refreshments
1:30 – 1:45 Welcome and overview – Penny Hall, Welsh Government
1.45 – 2:45 Workshop Sessions
2.45 – 3.00 Concluding Remarks and Close

The workshop will:
· enable detailed discussion on the impact and experience of loneliness and social isolation and

· enable consideration of key questions from the Welsh Government consultation in order to help inform organisational and individual responses

It will be important to familiarise yourself with the consultation document before attending the event if possible. Links can be found below.

Please note that hard copies of these documents will not be provided at the event although some copies may be made available in the workshops, for reference purposes only.

Link: https://beta.gov.wales/connected-communities-tackling-loneliness-and-social-isolation

Please note that there is no charge for these events; refreshments will be available on arrival and water available throughout. Delegates are required to arrange and meet the costs of any travel, accommodation or other expenses incurred.

Attendance must be booked in advance.   Please note that places are subject to availability.

The Loneliness and Social Isolation consultation will close on Tuesday 15 January 2019

To Book:  Please indicate whether you wish to attend by completing our on-line form- https://goo.gl/forms/l4ld9RnGLoS6KYui2      Places are limited to 30.
For further details, or to submit a response, please contact LonelinessAndIsolation@gov.wales or Social Services and Integration Directorate, Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.

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Powys County Council New Streamline Structure

Powys County Council Press Release:  New Streamline Structure

WCVA Update - 3 December 2018

This week's updates from WCVA

03 December 2018 Hello and welcome to this week's newsletter. After trawling through all your brilliant applications, the panel selected Isla Horton, head of community gardening organisation Grow Cardiff, as the second ever winner of the Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary! The bursary was presented to Isla at WCVA's Annual General Meeting at the Wales Millennium Centre on 22 November. Isla is going to use the £2,500 to further her knowledge of community gardening by visiting some innovative schemes on the other side of the globe… Do you think your organisation and the wider third sector will thrive after Brexit - or will it be a struggle to survive? WCVA is looking to hear members' views on Brexit to help shape and influence our activity over the coming year. The survey actually closes tonight at midnight so make sure you get your opinions over to us as soon as possible! Thanks for reading, we'll see you again next week!

Volunteering Volunteering Data – lessons learnt at Tenovus Cancer Care Your organisation may well gather data on the age and gender on volunteers, (and perhaps other Equal opportunities characteristics too), analyse these and examine the trends over time.

WCVA general Join our Impact Peer Network! Inspiring Impact in Wales aims to support organisations to improve their impact practice by increasing their knowledge and skills and enabling them to connect with each other. Bursary sows the seeds of success for leader of community gardening charity The head of a charity that supports local people to create and sustain community gardens and green spaces in Cardiff has become the latest recipient of WCVA’s Walter Dickie Leadership Bursary.

Third sector general Welsh charities encouraged to apply for Weston Charity Awards Do you want to increase the impact of your small charity and safeguard its future? The Weston Charity Awards offer a year’s strategic planning support and a core grant of £6,500 to the winning charities. It’s time for a Big Conversation about creativity Voluntary Arts has launched its annual survey about participation in creative activity.

Funding New round of Tampon Tax Fund now available A total of £15 million is available to charities working with vulnerable women and girls. The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Funding is available for registered Charities operating in the UK in the fields of the advancement of the arts, health and medical welfare and environmental protection or improvement. Sport Wales Development Grants Funding is available to Sports Clubs or Associations, Youth Clubs and Community Groups who are looking to establish a new team, develop new training facilities or purchase much needed equipment. Women’s Mental Health Peer Support Programme: enabling provision for women Mind are re-opening one strand of the Women’s Mental Health Peer Support Hub in Wales for applications.

Training and events Evidence Matters Webinar What is evidence, and why does it matter for your organisation? Training skills Where the trainee becomes the trainer – learn the skills to plan, prepare and deliver great training sessions. Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit Next meeting 5 December - open to all third sector organisations

Policy and politics New Code of Conduct for grant recipients published UK Government have said they expect organisations ‘to speak out, without fear of consequences, when a grant-funded project or activity is unlikely to succeed because of our behaviours or a lack of good governance’. Majority feel uninvolved in local authority decision-making The National Survey for Wales 17-18 has revealed several key findings about people’s views of their local authority.

Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest scheme

https://dmtrk.net/2PYW-T5RQ-E8D3EH129/cr.aspx

Powys Volunteer of the Year 2019

The competition is now open!

So, go ahead and nominate a Powys Volunteer that you know has made that special difference.

Do you know someone who gives of their time freely to make others’ lives better? 

Do you know of an organisation that makes a valuable contribution to community life? 

The Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards is an opportunity to recognise the value of volunteering in Powys.

For more information and a nomination pack - Click HERE.

RNIB Courses in Powys 2019

RNIB Living with Sight Loss course

Newtown - Tuesday 19 and 26 February 2019, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Plas Dolerw, Milford Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 2EH.

Llandrindod Wells - Wednesday 6 and 13 March 2019, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Centre CELF, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EB.

Brecon - Tuesday 18 and 25 June 2019, 10.30am to 3.30pm at The Guildhall Brecon LD3 7AL.

· Have you or a family member been diagnosed with sight loss?

· Would you like to share experiences with other people in similar situations?

· Are you interested in finding out about services available to you?

Our free, informal, community-based courses and phone groups provide information, advice, support and practical solutions for people adjusting to sight loss and those close to them.

We aim to help you adjust to your sight condition, increase your independence and boost your confidence. You’ll get the chance to meet and share experiences with others in similar situations.

Sessions include:

· Welfare rights
· Getting out and about
· Tips and gadgets for everyday living
· Assistive technology – computers, tablets, phones
· Eye health
· Wellbeing
· Leisure, hobbies and interests

Plus, you’ll hear about a range of organisations and local groups about services out there to help yo


You are welcome to bring along a family member or friend with you.

Book your free place today! 

· Call us on 0300 123 3933
· Email us at lwslenquiries@rnib.org.uk
· Visit our website www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss