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The Signpost
The spring edition of the Signpost magazine is available to download. This edition includes:
Local & Regional News, Funding & Opportunities, Training, Conferences & Events, Volunteer News, Social Enterprise, Children & Young People, Government Initiatives, Health Matters, Convergence
The magazine is available to download here (884 KB).
Community Development Course
PCDT is running a level 2 Community Development Course. The course will help you gain the essential skills and knowledge necessary to work within the community.
The course will cover:
The purpose of community development.
Issues that communities face.
The skills required for community development.
The values and ethics that underpin community work.
Dynamics and power within communities.
The structure of community groups, their role and processes
Funding is available for this course depending upon individual circumstances. Call PCDT to discuss eligibility
Starting Thursday 30th May 2013 9.30am - 1.30pm at the Penwith Centre, Penzance for 6 weeks
For more information or to book onto the course Telephone - 01736 332772 or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Supporting Offenders with Dyslexia and Other Related Conditions Workshop
Training Workshop with Melanie Jameson
24 June 2013 – 10.00 am to 1.00 pm City Hall, Municipal Buildings, Boscawen Street, Truro TR1 2NE
This workshop will look at dyslexia and the overlap with other specific learning difficulties and offending behaviour, numbers affected, supporting individuals during interviews and questioning, reasonable adjustments and judicial guidance and probation.
Melanie Jameson, who is based in Malvern, is a consultant on Specific Processing and Learning Differences (SPLDs) with many years experience of assessing, tutoring, training, materials development and project work. Since 2008, she has been focusing on spreading awareness of SPLDs throughout the justice system. Starting with judges and she has sought to embed guidance, provide training and produce resources.
Why it is so important to undertake this training?
It is in the nature of SPLDs that communication skills are impaired, leading to misunderstandings and self-incrimination in police and court settings, together with difficulty clarifying your position as a witness or litigant. Research has shown that the offender population are disproportionately affected by SPLDs.
Price per person: £20, including tea, coffee and biscuits.
There is a lift available for disabled access, but you will need to let us know in advance, as you have to be accompanied. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
We can provide certificates of attendance if required.
For more information contact Sarah Wright on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.cornwalldyslexia.org.uk/pdfs/events/Workshop_-_Dyslexia_and_clients_in_the_criminal_justic_system.pdf
Could you be a Community Energy Champion, acting as a local spokesperson for community energy?
Communities for Renewables is a south west based social enterprise that works in partnership with communities to bring forward ambitious sustainable energy projects. They run a Community Support Programme open to any community, to help them better understand ways in which they can harness their local renewable energy resources to the benefit of the local community. As part of this programme they coordinate a Community Energy Group Network, which shares insights into the successes of leading community renewable energy projects, supports communities in dealing with the media and provides a conduit back to government on community energy policy issues.
Carn Brea Walking Group
Where? Meet at Carn Brea Leisure Centre in the Foyer area
When? Every Monday, except Bank Holidays
Time? 1.30pm set off
How Far? A flat, short, 45minute walk around the Carn Brea area
Pace? Walking at your own pace
Benefits of walking can:
Help you meet new people
Help manage weight
Give mental health benefits
Get you out of the house
Improve sleep
Help prevent diabetes
Increase 'good' cholesterol
Prevent the development of osteo-arthritis and osteoporosis
Reduce risk factors for falls in the elderly
Reduce risk of bowel and breast cancer
Benefit the immune system
Reduce risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Lower or maintain a healthy blood pressure
Contact the walk leaders for more information Richelle Andrewartha (07543 097 506) Claire Boyd (07500 127 145)
Promoting Your Organisation An exciting workshop that will give you the tools to promote your organisation effectively. Monday 24th June & Monday 1st July 09.30am—1.30pm at The Penwith Centre, Parade Street, Penzance Learn how to quickly and easily create a professional web site that is optimised for search and linked to your social media networks. Find out how to use Facebook and Twitter to increase traffic to your web site and target new audiences. Learn how to spend minutes per day, not hours, promoting your business online.. Cost £75 . Full funding is available for people who are at risk of redundancy, recently redundant or working in certain sectors. Please call to discuss. For more information or to book onto the course Tel - 01736 332772 or Email -
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Introduction to Computers CN4C is delivering a 5 day accredited course as an introduction to computers. This course is FREE to anyone who is 16 – 18 yrs old, 19 – 23 yrs old (with no prior qualifications) or anyone who is unemployed and in receipt of benefits. During the course you will learn how to access the internet, create favourites, download application forms, create a CV using word. Dates: Every Monday for 5 weeks, starting Monday 3rd June 2013 Venue: The Elms, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS Time: 9.30 to 4.00 Learn new skills in a friendly environment and receive a certificate! For more information please contact: Chris Gaut on 01209 310610 or
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Cornwall Youth Work Partnership (CYWP) and IVO Learning and Development Network are holding an awareness session on ‘Promoting and Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People Tier 2 (Basic Child Protection).
The course will take place on Thursday 20th June 2013 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at Wadebridge.
The course is designed by the Local Safeguarding Children Board and is aimed at anyone working with children and young people. It will enable participants to:
• Identify the categories of abuse and recognise the signs in children and young people
• Be confident in dealing with suspected abuse or a disclosure of abuse
• Know where to go and what to do if there are concerns
The course is free of charge but non-attendees will be charged a £25 administration and refreshment fee if cancelled without 48 hours notice.
To book your space, return the booking form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or The Redruth Centre, 5-6 Station Road, Redruth, TR15 2AB.
Healthwatch Cornwall Seeking Volunteers? Healthwatch Cornwall currently have opportunities for all ages and abilities to take part in the project. Volunteer activities include helping to organise and/or photograph events, running interactive workshops, gathering public feedback, working on single-issue projects, guiding new volunteers, getting out and about in your own community to spread the word, attending official meetings and much, much, more. Additionally, Healthwatch Cornwall is currently recruiting for a volunteer steering group. This group will inform the volunteer Executive Board about feedback provided and help it to decide what health and social care issues Healthwatch Cornwall will work on. It is an opportunity to help make real improvements to services where necessary and bring about benefits in health and social care for the people and communities of Cornwall. If you are a good communicator, can be objective, and are passionate about improving health and social care provision, please apply through the Healthwatch Cornwall team on 01872 243533 or www.healthwatchcornwall.co.uk/volunteering
Introduction to Social Enterprise: basics and essentials
Thursday 13th June (Exeter)
• The idea for your enterprise and how to gauge its feasibility
• Setting a clear strategy – function before form!
• Identifying stakeholders – those who can help you sink or swim
• Legal Structures – the basics and how to find out more
• Operating within the law and keeping track of new legislation
• Monitoring performance – evaluating your business plan
If you are thinking about setting up a Social Enterprise, this is the workshop for you! Delegates will explore different models of Social Enterprise and how they are run on a day to day basis. You will also learn the importance of being clear about the demand for the products or services you plan to deliver and how it is essential to have your strategy in place before deciding upon the legal structure within which to operate. By the end of the day, you will have a good basic understanding of the preparation required to provide you with the best chance of success and some top tips and advice on things to avoid before embarking on your journey.
For more information visit http://cascadetrainingplus.co.uk/?page_id=1183
CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work This course meets the new assessment criteria under the HSE regulations and is suitable for anyone who is in a lower-risk work environment, such an office and shop and/or an organisation with fewer than 100 employees. For regulatory purposes, successfully completing the CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work will enable the candidate to act as a first aider in the workplace. 18th June 2013, 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Penwith Centre, Parade Street, Penzance, TR18 4BU The CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work comprises Unit 1 of the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work. This qualification introduces candidates to: 1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider 2. Be able to assess an incident 3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally 4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally 5. Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking 6. Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding 7. Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock 8. Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury For more information or to book your place Contact Volunteer Cornwall training team: Marianne Wright 01872 266987 Email:
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One & All Magazine - RCHT
One & All Magazine is a quarterly magazine produced by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. It aims to reach out to all our staff, volunteers, Foundation Trust public members, patient groups, patients, visitors and friends.
It can be viewed at http://issuu.com/sijohnlloyd/docs/oneandallmagazine3
To mark their 21st anniversary they are holding a series of events to celebrate and recognise the vital work of our NHS Hospitals. A programme of events can be found on page 5.
The first event is an open day at RCHT on Sunday 30th June from 10am to 3pm. This will offer a unique insight into some of our services and include free health checks, health talks and information about careers in the NHS.
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Excel for Work Friday 21st & 28th June 9.30am — 1.30pm at The Penwith Centre Parade Street, Penzance An exciting workshop for people who are familiar with Microsoft EXCEL but want to expand their knowledge. Learn techniques such as: simple budgeting conditional formatting formatting charts functions formulas pivot tables Funding available for this course depending upon individual circumstances. Give us a call to discuss eligibility For more information or to book onto the course Tel - 01736 332772 or Email -
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CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
This course meets the new assessment criteria under the HSE regulations and is suitable for anyone who is in a lower-risk work environment, such an office and shop and/or an organisation with fewer than 100 employees. For regulatory purposes, successfully completing the CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work will enable the candidate to act as a first aider in the workplace.
18th June 2013, 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Penwith Centre, Parade Street, Penzance, TR18 4BU
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work comprises Unit 1 of the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work.
This qualification introduces candidates to:
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
2. Be able to assess an incident
3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
5. Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
6. Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
7. Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
8. Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
For more information or to book your place Contact Volunteer Cornwall training team: Marianne Wright 01872 266987 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Young People Build a Boat in a Week Funding from International Shipping Companies Gibsons Shipping and ASM Shipping has enabled the Boat Build project run by charity Young People Cornwall to float for the fourth year. Young people from across Cornwall built three boats in a week – and then had them on the water by the end of the week. ‘I am really pleased that the project can go ahead’. Roger Harrison, Swiss based Shipping Company. Twenty young people from Pool, St Austell, the Clay Country, and Truro with youth workers and a boat builder met every morning over the holidays and worked 9 hour days in the House young people’s centre in St Austell. On Monday they were faced with a pile of wood and some tools; young people said ‘it’s never going to float – it will sink’. By Thursday they had 3 peace canoes and plans for the design of their names and team names, and on Friday took them out on the Truro river. The young women and young men ranging in age from 10 to 19 turned up and learned how to measure, saw, drill, use power tools, stencil, paint, but they have also learned other skills they can use in other areas of their lives including taking direction, being on time, mixing with peers from other areas, being part of a team, making friends. Investment in young people in Cornwall by the London based shipping companies is recognition of the need to provide creative and practical opportunities for young people in Cornwall. ‘I am not surprised that we got this support, the boatbuilding resonates with the shipping business and they are happy to support people who are getting out and doing something positive and practical.’ Roger Harrison Young people have reported being more confident in school and in their futures - including looking at college courses and completing Cornwall Awards and Youth Achievement Awards. Some young people are now taking part in a weekly boat upkeep sessions and are working towards completing their Level 2 Sports Leader. Other young people overcame a fear of water, and others were out on the water for the first time. The project and its outcomes have been documented in photos by a young woman from Truro. This is the fourth year that Young People Cornwall have run the build a boat in a week project. The funding included the opportunity to purchase an engine for the safety boat that young people built last year. Portreath Garden Machinery gave the engine at cost price, and young people used it on the river. The project was also supported by Jewsons, St Austell and Seaware, Falmouth. ‘Really happy to hear that it all went well. What a great picture and a great looking boat. Suspect it doesn’t leak as bad as mine!’ Ed Romer Lee – ASM Shipping Young People Cornwall (YPC) is a charity working across Cornwall providing young people from 8 to 25 with opportunities, support and the chance to have their views heard, in areas that do not have any other youth provision. YPC raise the funds they need to provide projects like the boat build from charitable trusts, the county council, the government and donations from anyone kind enough to give them. If you would like more information about Young People Cornwall please contact Kate Smith on 01872222447.
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Stop Loan Shark Awards
The Stop Loan Sharks Team, England have identified over 2,100 illegal lenders, offered support to over 19,000 loan shark victims and written off over £40million of illegal debt – money that would otherwise have been in a loan sharks pocket!. The Team have made 222 prosecutions leading to 150 years' worth of custodial sentences. We could never have achieved these fantastic results without the support, commitment and knowledge of our partners in the communities we work in.
Owing to the success of the awards last year this we are again for the second year running the Stop Loan Sharks National Champions Award. We want to recognise the individual person, community group, trading standards team, social housing provider, credit union, advice agency or other organisation that has helped us most from April 2012 to March 2013.
Entries will be judged across nine regions:; London, East Midlands, Central England, East of England, South East, South West,, North West, North East , Yorkshire and the Humber area. The regional winners will be announced by 30th July 2013 and the final national champion will be announced in September 2013 after the public have voted online for the overall National winner.
Regional winners will get:
A framed certificate for display, logo for use on documentation stating that you are a regional winner, media releases sent out nationally and locally
National Champion will get:
£1,000 to spend on raising awareness of loan sharks, a framed certificate for display, media releases sent out nationally and locally, logo for use on documentation stating that you are a national winner
Criteria for applicants:
Just tell us in your own words what you or your organisation did to help us rid our communities of loan sharks. Below are some examples that you might wish to use;
You or your organisation
Reported a loan shark that was preying on your Community
And/or
Helped raise awareness about loan sharks in your area
And/or
Helped us support vulnerable loan shark victims
Use the application form to tell us what you did and please give some examples if you can. For example, send us posters, newsletter articles or photos of your community event (max 3 per application).
The closing date for applications is June 30th 2013
Please complete the application form attached and either email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Or post it to Ailsa Guard, Stop Loan Sharks Team - Trading Standards, PO Box 12971,Birmingham B33 3BD
Stop Loan Sharks - public survey
Closing date 1st June - one person will win a £20 voucher
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G7NCB7W
Foundation Learning for 16 - 19
Are you aged 16-19 and not in education or training? We have some exciting foundation learning course available to help you on your way!
You could gain an NOCN Level 1 in any of the following:
Animal health and wellbeing
Cooking at home
Personal development
Identification of car parts
Caring for young children
Taking part in sport
If you are interested please contact Kirstein or Jen at PCDT 0n 01736 334650 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Free Training for Employers
CN4C has a contract with Cornwall College to offer free training at level 1 and level 2 to employers across Cornwall who have at least one employee who does not have level 2 qualifications (5 GCSEs at grade A to C).
The training can be a whole course (60 to 120 hours) or just one unit (max 39 hours). The employees have to be working for at least 8 hours per week and can be someone who is self employed. Everyone must be 19 plus.
The training can be in a range of transferable skills, including customer care, communication, teamworking, time management, problem solving and health and safety, as well as in some occupational areas.
For further information please contact Garth, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it mobile: 079700 34630.
PCDT Courses
Your TIME is NOW!
This 12 hour personal development course will help you to gain new habits for better time efficiency. Ideal for people who would like to manage their time more effectively.
Using fun activities, you will learn more about yourself and enhance your ability to manage time so that you can live each day and make it count. You will have space to consider your current situation and use tools and techniques to build confidence and improve time management habits.
What Will I Learn?
To take stock of time
To Beat Procrastination
To blitz old habits
To create new habits
Plan for success!
6th & 13th June 2013 9.30am - 4pm. Refreshments are provided. The Penwith Centre, Parade Street, Penzance TR18 4BU
Give us a call to discuss eligibility on 01736 332772 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Surviving Redundancy
This 3 day personal development course will help you take stock of your unique situation, supporting you to plan for and create a future after your experience of redundancy. This course will help you find and keep your 'mojo' for life!
Using fun activities you will discover your own hidden potential to create fresh purpose for your life and work. You will be encouraged to use tools and techniques to build your confidence and become empowered for your future.
What will I learn?
How to spot the change process for yourself
How to be emotionally wise
How to create new purpose
How to plan for a new future
How to discover new horizons
Tuesdays 25th June, 2nd & 9th July 2013 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The Penwith Centre, Parade Street, Penzance TR18 4BU
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Cornwall Waste Action to Close for Business
Cornwall Waste Action is closing for business after 11 years of project activity.
Established in 2002, the not for profit company facilitated a range of community projects that supported waste minimisation within Cornwall, as well as collaborating with a wide range of partners on environmental initiatives.
CWA Co-ordinator, Guy Doncaster says,
“Cornwall Waste Action, with the help of partner organisations and dedicated volunteers has delivered a tremendous scope of work throughout Cornwall for over a decade, enabling communities to develop actions that enable pro-environmental behaviour. However, due to financial realities of the current economic climate, we have unfortunately found it very difficult to obtain significant funding or generate enough income from services to continue as a viable community business and therefore we have had to make the hard choice of closing the organisation down.”
Other regular CWA activities included annual beach cleans and surveys as well as other litter picks and community tidy-ups. Whilst the organisation also provided consultancy services to the voluntary, public and private sector, through the provision of project management services, business planning, feasibility studies and waste audits.
Human Rights: Human Lives workshops
The 1-Day 'Human Rights: Human Lives' training course is specifically targeted for community-based organisations; this includes Community Groups, Social Enterprises, Charities and Town & Parish Councils.
The course covers:
- Why Human Rights, Equality & Diversity and the Mental Capacity Act are important for all of us
- How these three strands combine together to promote the rights, choice and control for people who use services and safeguard against neglect.
- What ‘Person Centred Care’ looks like
- Definitions of the terms ‘Vulnerable Adults’ and ‘Abuse’
- Roles and responsibilities in the Safeguarding Adult process
- Good practice in order to reduce risks
It is appropriate for staff, volunteers and service users from community based organisation that have any engagement with, provide services for, or support vulnerable adults.
As well as being an excellent tool for ensuring the knowledge of existing staff members, volunteers and service users is up to date it has also been developed very much as a mechanism that can be used as part of an organisations induction process.
NEW Dates:
· 6th June 2013 – Truro
· 9th July 2013 – Bodmin
It has been developed by Cornwall Council’s Directorate of Adult Care & Support (DACS) Learning, Training & Development Unit and Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC) on behalf of the Cornwall Adult Social Care Learning Partnership. The course content has been designed utilising national best practice standards.
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Giving World Online
Giving World Online is a charity that encourages businesses to donate their surplus (mainly new) into deprived communities and to those most in need.
By making available free essential goods, such as toiletries, computers clothing, furniture, bedding, and books etc they can help reduce your financial strain, reduce number of quality goods going to landfill and more importantly reduce the level of need.
All support or service providers, charities, community groups, not-for-profit and statutory organisations who help those in 'need' can access these items free of charge.
For full details and registration: www.givingworldonline.com or for further information Read more »
Local heritage at your fingertips! Discover St Ives through new archive app
Walkabout St Ives is a new location-aware app for iPhone and iPad launched by Penwith based awen productions cic.
Using a mixture of archive film, photos, art and local stories, Walkabout St Ives is the first of a series of apps which enables you to explore Cornwall’s rich social history and cultural heritage through a storytelling trail.
Walkabout St Ives has local artist Naomi Frears and fifth generation fisherman Christopher (Bish) Care guiding you through the journey, sharing their memories and stories from living and working in this famous Cornish town.
Barbara Santi of awen productions says “Archive film from South West Film and Television Archive as early as 1904 brings to light moments in history located around the town. Seeing these old images in the exact place where they were taken long ago, transports you back in time. Weaving through the St Ives streets you discover how men used to pull the lifeboat along Wharf Road before machinery, what the harbour looked like when fishing was a thriving industry, how people in the 1930’s used to live in Downlong, and much more.”
Walkabout St Ives was supported by the Memory Bay Oral History Project partners in St Ives, South West Film & TV Archive and Penlee Gallery.
Janet Axten from St Ives Archive, one of the Memory Bay partners, says: “It is very exciting to see images and sounds of St Ives, collected over the years and saved for future generations, being made available to a very wide public. There is a great deal of interest in the town and its history and we are always looking to work in partnership with other organisations to share our valuable resources”.
Walkabout St Ives is designed to be used in two ways: “walkabout” mode is a heritage trail, taking in the sights and sounds of the whole town as you walk about (best to bring your headphones). There is both a visual guide and a custom GPS map to help you to the next location of interest, or you can just wander where you will; “browse” mode is a virtual tour: browse through the films at home, and see the locations on the map without actually being there. And of course you can swap between the two if you fancy a sit down.
Walkabout St Ives is available for iPhone and iPad at £1.99 and can be downloaded from the App Store link for online use: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/id588506031. The App Store lets you browse apps and download them directly to your iPhone and iPad.
For further information go to http://walkaboutapp.co.uk/
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Social Welfare Training Benefits Newsletter
The latest newsletter from social training regarding benefits is available to download wand includes information about the changes to the benefits system following the budget.
New Organisation Seeks Allies
A new community support service is launching in Cornwall and welcoming applications from people who would like to join its team. ALLY® is a new business and community interest company offering support for people in the community who are experiencing the loss of their pet or animal.
The service will be delivered by a team of ALLY® Supporters, who have successfully completed the ALLY® training course. Applications to complete the course and register as an ALLY® Supporter are now welcome and interest is anticipated from staff or volunteers at community health or social agencies, veterinary practices, animal establishments or individuals who have experience in care-related professions.
Founder of ALLY®, Ali Samuels, explains:
‘The loss of a beloved pet can be devastating and the consequences of this loss, if not fully acknowledged, may affect one’s health and wellbeing. Our aim is to support people at this difficult time and focus on what they need to prepare and adjust to the loss of their pet. This may include home visits and some telephone contact.’
Ali continues, “Those who are experiencing the loss of their pet or animal will be offered help by an ALLY® Supporter. The ALLY® Supporter may work/volunteer within a veterinary group or animal establishment, or from within a community agency supporting people who are isolated and vulnerable.”
Ali added, “By providing this much needed service, and creating a unique alliance between these groups and agencies, a stronger partnership will be forged with the primary health care teams. This will hopefully prevent people from ‘falling through the net’, compromising their physical and mental health.’’
DuchyVets in Redruth, Hayle and Penryn, and Mounts Bay Veterinary Practice in Penzance are already piloting the scheme and looking forward to referring people in need.
Sarah Wyatt, Veterinary Nurse and Director of Duchy Vets in Redruth, Hayle and Penryn said:
“Our clients and their pets are like members of our family and the loss of a pet effects people deeply. It is such a difficult time and important for us that we are always here for our clients. We expect that many people will apply to become a ALLY® Supporter and we are looking forward to having a trained Supporter within our surgery.
The brand new course is accredited by the OCNSWR (Open College Network South West Region) and full funding for the training is available for successful applicants from a Big Lottery Awards for All Grant which was awarded to ALLY® in 2012.
The first course will commence on Thursdays throughout May and June 2013 with a second course in Sept and Oct 2013.
Please contact Ali if you are interested in a place on one of the unique courses as soon as possible via contact details which can be found on the website at www.allyforall.com
Come Dine With Me
CN4C is planning to deliver an Entry 3 accredited course in an
Introduction to Food, Drink and Cooking
This FREE course will be starting 5th June 2013 at the DISC Cafe, Camborne Parish Church Hall and every Wednesday for 5 sessions, 9:30 – 3:30 and you will learn how to:
Develop an awareness of kitchen utensils and equipment and prepare hot and cold meals.
If you are interested please contact us.
Come and have some fun while learning and receive a certificate!
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CN4C Freestyle Programme for Young People Aged 14-19
Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) currently have funding to deliver the Freestyle programme for young people who are aged 14-19 years old and who are NOT in Education, Employment or Training. At CN4C they work closely with the young people to enhance various skills such as job preparation, living independently, functional qualifications and personal skills. The young people will also help to organise community events throughout the programme.
At present, the groups are gender split on one of their days to enable to us to work closely with the young people and have some gender aimed activities and on a Thursday both groups come together and have a joint session. The programmes run on a Tuesday and Thursday for young women and on a Wednesday and Thursday for young men. All sessions are from 9am – 3pm and are based at The Elms in Redruth. If the young person is aged 16+ then they may be eligible for a training allowance of £20 per week providing they attend both sessions that week. They also provide lunch and can cover travel costs.
The young people will gain an NOCN Entry Level 3 qualification in Introduction to Skills for Employability on completion of the course, however we can also offer an NOCN Level 1 qualification in Employability Skills.
If you have any young person who you feel would benefit from our programme please do not hesitate to contact Tasha Mitchell on 01209 310610, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Survey to identify transport issues for people with health problems
Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC) is conducting a survey to identify transport issues affecting people with health problems and their carer’s.
CRCC plan to use this information to create a report to circulate to Cornwall Council, NHS Kernow and voluntary organisation involved in health and/ or transport issues.
The survey is available to download here
If you require a hard copy of the questionnaire posted to you, please contact Sharon Davey on 01872 243535 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Room hire at Merlin MS Centre
The Merlin MS Centre in Hewas Water has a range of rooms available to hire. Situated between St Austell and Truro with free parking and wheelchair access, the rooms are suitable for conferences, business meetings as well as training, workshops and activities.
The fully functional suite provides Wifi, overhead projector, whiteboard flipchart and conference furniture for up to twenty-five delegates. There is also a hearing loop system provided within the room.
The rooms are available to hire for evenings and weekend.
For more information visit their website or contact Liz on 01726 885530 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Get Out There
‘Get Out There’ provides activities for young people aged 10 to 18 years who have sight impairments. The group is unique to Cornwall.
Activities include theme park visits, train rides, horse riding, arts and crafts, sailing, bowling and swimming.
The group meets during weekends and school holidays and presently has 20 members. Each young person is supported on a 1:1 basis by a volunteer.
For more information visit http://www.getouttherecornwall.org/
FREE HIV Awareness Training at KPS Trebullom
Kernow Positive Support (KPS) is a registered charity, which aims to support people living with HIV and AIDS and raise awareness of the disease.
A number of training dates will take place during 2013.
Educational Intervention on Substance Use Training for Youth Providers
In the ever changing world of drugs, Why not get to the grips with the basics of good practice in substance use education? The Health Promotion Service are offering all youth providers a 2 hour free training course in 2013 which includes information packs for each participants.
To find out more or to book your place please go to the following link:
http://www.healthpromcornwall.org/training-programme/educational-intervention/
Cascade Training
During the first few months of 2013, most of their training events will be held in Plymouth, as part of the Transforming Local Infrastructure project of which Cascade is a partner. The cost of training to CASAP members/other Plymouth VCS organisations is therefore, highly subsidised (£39 full day; £25 half day).
To make these workshops more accessible & affordable to those in other areas, they are reducing the cost to only £49 (half day) and £99 (full day) per place during this period.
Courses include:
Addressing Data Protection
Successful Collaborative & Partnership Working
Profit is not a dirty word: a business approach to achieving a social purpose
Profiting from Change (The Chameleon Principle)
Income Generation for a New Era
Managing Performance & Dealing with Poor Performers
Motivational Leadership in a Changing World
Customer Services: Level 1 (City and Guilds) Qualification
Leading & Managing Change
Introduction to Project Management - Wednesday 1st May, Plymouth
Tendering for Services – preparing & presenting your bid
Fundraising Masterclass
For further information and to book your place, please visit: http://cascadetrainingplus.co.uk/?page_id=1183
Training at reduced costs to VCS Organisations from Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust.
DCPT have organised the following training at reduced costs for VCS organisations and volunteers. These will be held at Probation Head Office, Queens House, Little Queens Street, Exeter.
The rate of £30 for a half day and for a full day is £50:
Wednesday 15 May - Half Day - Interviews with Hard To Reach Groups (9:30-1:00)
Other courses that will follow are:
Risk Management - early June
RJ - June/July
Conflict Management - June
Course content and directions will be sent to those that are interested. If you would like to attend, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Vital Venues
Vital Venues provides a package of benefits assisting managers of village halls, community centres and other community buildings to reduce running costs, generate new income, and develop efficient and effective management practices.
Vital Venues Can Help You:
• save time
• save money and reduce running costs
• access specialist advice
• promote your Community Building
• keep up to date with issues affecting Community Buildings
• improve community building management knowledge and skills
• connect with other committees across Cornwall
• take a more enterprising approach
For more information visit http://www.vitalvenues.org.uk/members/
Microsoft Office and Project Management Workshops
The one day workshops are being held in the modern and well equipped Cornwall Marine Network building, Unit 7a/b, Falmouth Business Park, Bickland Water Road, Falmouth TR11 4SZ.
The costs include all training materials, lunch & refreshments through the day.
Intermediate Excel 2010/2007 4th June 2013 £125
Intermediate Excel 2010/2007 3rd July 2013 £125
For further information please email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cornwall Dyslexia Association
Did you struggle at school and are still struggling at college, work on everyday life and wonder why you can't do things others seem to find it easy?
If so and you answered yes to most of the questions on the front page then you could be dyslexic and the Cornwall Dyslexia Association can help.
Visit us in Truro or phone our Helpline for free advice.
We can provide dyslexia screening, full dyslexia assessment, one-to-one literacy support and help with form filling, CV writing, job applications and other individual support. Please see back of leaflet for details
More information is available on the links below:
Office Space Available at The Penwith Centre
If you are looking for affordable office space centrally located in Penzance then look no further. The Penwith Centre (Parade Street) has secure office space available for rent.
Office space is available from £300 per calendar month (dependant on size), with a reduction for Charities and Voluntary Sector organisations.
For more information click here
2012-13 Benefit Rates
The benefit rates for 2012/2013 is available to download here
