Events & Info
This part of our website contains information about what is happenning within the local Voluntary and Community Sector.
August
22 Introduction to Volunteering
Summer Programmes
September
2 Health and Well Being Event
4 East Forum Meeting
4 Pentagon Event
5 NERAF AGM
9 Age Concern AGM
17 South Forum AGM
18 Greening’ Your Community Building
23 Sunderland CVS AGM
August
Introduction to Volunteering
Date: Friday 22 August
Place:Ryhope Community Association
Volunteer Centre Sunderland are holding an 'Introduction to Volunteering' event. For further details see the flyer.
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Summer Programmes
There are a variety of activites for young people throughout the summer. For further information download the summer programmes below:
Hendon Young People's Project Summer Programme
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September
Health & Well Being Event
Date: Tuesday 2 September
Time: 1 - 5pm
Place: Washington Leisure Centre
Washington Mind are inviting local organisations to come along and share information regarding the services they offer, as well as providing Health MOT’s, complimentary therapy taster sessions, stress tests and a Good Mood Food Buffet. If you would like to reserve a stand to display promotional materials, please contact Washington MIND on 0191 4178043
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East Forum Meeting
Date: 4 September
Time: 12.30pm lunch and 1.00pm start
Place: Grangetown Community Association,Stannington Grove, Sunderland, SR2 9JL
At the last Sunderland East Area Forum meeting held at the Sunderland Bangladeshi Centre a working group was set up to put together a draft constitution and discuss the aims and objectives for the Sunderland East Area Forum. The working group met on 22nd July 2008 at Ryhope Community Association where a draft constitution and the aims and objectives were drawn up to discuss at the next Sunderland East Area Forum meeting on 4th September 2008. Please see draft documents enclosed for this meeting.
Please forward any comments concerning these documents before the next meeting to Mary Pattinson via tel: 0191 565 1566 or email mary.pattinson@sunderlandcvs.co.uk
agenda draft constitution management committee vacancies
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Date: Thursday 4 September
Place:East Durham Trust, Peterlee
Pentagon Partnership’s Business Plus programme aims to raise the business skills of the sector, so that it can play a full and lasting role in the economic life of the area.
This event aims to provide a feast of ideas on how the sector can be a better employer.
If you would like to attend, prior booking is essential. Please contact Pentagon Partnership on 0191 200 8516 or info@pentagonpartnership.org.uk
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NERAF AGM
Date: 5 September
Time: 12.30 pm lunch. 1pm AGM
Place: Angel House, Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1HW
NERAF AGM which will be held at Angel House on Friday 5 September 2008 commencing with buffet lunch at 12-30pm followed by:
1pm NERAF AGM
NERAF presentation
NERAF Strategy Launch
NERAF toolkit
Then presentations by; National Trailblazer Screening and Brief Intervention Trials Alcohol Concern Public Health Lead South Tyne and Wear NHS (invited)
The event will close at 3pm. For catering purposes please reserve your seat by 22nd August. Map of venue can be viewed at www.neraf.org.
For further information contact Kevan on 0191 5656688/5145852 or email: info@neraf.org
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Age Concern Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday 11 September 2008
Time: 4.00pm
Place: Age Concern Sunderland, Bradbury Centre, Stockton Road, Sunderland
The event will be attended by the Mayor of Sunderland & Mayor’s Consort, President of AC Sunderland - Councillor Mary Smith & Mr Raymond Smith. The guest speaker will be Dr. Helen Paterson, Director of Children’s Services, Sunderland City Council.
For more information contact Maxine Errington, PA to Director on 0191 5141131
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South Forum Annual General Meeting
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Time: 1.00pm (A light buffet lunch will be available from 12.30pm)
Place: St Chad’s Church Hall, Charter Drive, East Herrington, Sunderland, SR3 3PG
The South Forum is holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 17 Septmber.
For further information visit:
http://www.southforum.org.uk
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Greening’ Your Community Building
Date: 18 September
Time: 10am -3.00pm
Place: Linskill Centre, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 2AY
Cost: £10.00 + VAT (11.75) this includes a copy of the Development Trusts Association ‘Green Asset Guide’ and Every Action Counts ‘Your Community Building Counts
At this one day conference you will find out:
* more about current environmental issues, climate change, use of resources, and why we need to act
* how to make changes in your organisations behaviour and building, and how to involve others in doing so
* how other groups and organisations in the North East, are tackling the issues
* more about national and regional initiatives that can support your organisation
To receive full details and booking form contact Susan Heads tel: 01670 518 150 email: s.heads@dta.org.uk
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Sunderland CVS 35th Anniversary AGM and Annual Event
Date: 23 September
Time: 10am -2.00pm
Place: Seaburn Centre
Sunderland CVS would like to invite you to join in the celebrations at the Seaburn Centre to celebrate our 35th Anniversary.
We have planned a full eventful progrtamme that we are sure you will enjoy. Refreshments will be available from 9.30 am and the event will start at 10.00am.
Please be sure to book a place for the event as this will assist with seating arrangements and catering numbers. Please call Tanya on 0191 565 1566.