submitting articles for this site

If you wish to have any news relating to services for children and their families published onto this site please forward items to PAVO via email: info@pavo.org.uk. Preferably send attachments in Word or publisher rather than pdf format.

If you wish to have further information about anything appearing here please do contact PAVO via the HelpDesk email: info@pavo.org.uk or phone: 0845 009 3288

If any of the links to documents, surveys or other websites don't work please do let us know and we will try again.

See our Sister Blog: PAVO Powys Play Partnership -http://powysplaypartnership.blogspot.co.uk/


Thursday 27 November 2014

Surviving winter grant - community and voluntary groups





Surviving winter fund:


Voluntary and community groups and eligible to apply so although it might not be directly relevant to some of us I thought we might know some voluntary/community groups who may be interested, details below, I cant see a deadline:

Groups are invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support the cost of:
·         items essential to alleviating the suffering of food and fuel poverty (e.g. food parcels, blankets, hot water bottles, thermals)
·         activities to alleviate the suffering of food and fuel poverty (e.g. soup kitchens, community luncheon club

Just wanted to raise awareness of it as I’ve only just come across it. Please feel free to forward this email.

Nest can also offer support with some bids (ie raising awareness of Nest through any project work to ensure people not only get food parcels, blankets, hot water bottles etc but also Nest information which could support individuals over the long term, helping with sustainability of the grant…)





Wednesday 26 November 2014

Powys yn Un—Cysylltu Lleisiau / One Powys Connecting Voices Newsletter attached - great articles showing what is being achieved




Gweithio Ynghyd i Wella Gwasanaethau / Working together to improve services

Mae’r prosiect Powys yn Un—Cysylltu Lleisiau yn bortffolio o brosiectau sy’n gweithio gyda gwahanol sectorau’r gymuned o fewn Powys. Maent yn annog unigolion a grŵpiau i esbonio eu pryderon a sut maent yn eu heffeithio nhw. Yna, maent yn ceisio mynd i’r afael â’r
materion hyn unnai’n uniongyrchol eu hunain neu drwy eu rhannu gyda phortffolio’r prosiectau. Gall Gymdeithas Mudiadau Gwirfoddol Powys defnyddio ei chysylltiadau
uniongyrchol gyda chyrff statudol yn ogystal â darparwyr gwasanaethau eraill i godi ymwybyddiaeth am y materion hyn ac i ymateb iddynt. 

The One Powys Connecting Voices project is a portfolio of projects working with diffferent sectors of the community with Powys.  They encourage individuals and groups to explain their concerns and how they are affected by the,  They then seek to address these issues either directly themselves or through sharing them with the portfolio of projects.  Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations is able to use its direct links with statutory bodies as well we other service providers to promote awareness of these issues and have them responsed to.





Tuesday 25 November 2014

Shared Office Accommodation - Dyfodol Powys Futures




SHARED OFFICE ACCOMODATION

Whole floor available in shared office building 
2/3 offices accommodating approx. 9 people in total ~ would consider renting separately

Use of shared kitchen facilities & meeting room
Possible shared internet access & telephones

Further information available from 
Louise Bell ~ 01597 825236 or email louise.bell@dpfutures.org.uk



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Wednesday 19 November 2014

Training Plan for January 2015



Dear All

Please see attached the Training Plan for January 2015 Training week. The course information is also attached. If any of this information is changed by the tutor before the event I will ensure that you are informed. I have asked Rob Lynch for more information on the Substance Misuse course and I will send that out as soon as I receive it.

The mandatory food hygiene course is a 6 hour course,  the course is from 3p.m. – 9p.m. –  food will not be provided, so can I suggest you bring food with you as the Leisure Centre has limited refreshments available. There is a drinks machine so please bring change with you. There are 20 places available on this course.

Attached is also a list of names of who needs to do the food hygiene course. If you have new members of staff and I don’t know about them please let me know and I can add them to my list. If you have any queries over this list contact me asap. Can you ask the part-time staff to contact me if they can or cannot attend?

Important:  No form, no place booked on the course and can I ask that people do not just turn up as this is creates difficulties for the trainer and the venue.

Please ensure you complete an application form for the courses you would like to attend.

Please return completed application forms to me via e-mail helen.quarrell@powys.gov.uk or by post Helen Quarrell, Youth Service, Neaudd Brycheiniog, Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HR by Monday 22nd December 2015.

Can I also remind you that lunch/tea/coffee/biscuits will not be provided during this week. There is a drinks machine at the leisure centre but I would suggest you bring water/drinks and lunch with you.

Can I ask that all staff conduct themselves in a professional manner throughout this training week and if there are any problems during a training session, initially talk to the tutor but if this is not possible/appropriate then remove themselves from the training and ring me 07884244952. ( If I am on the training course please talk to me during a break and hopefully we can find a solution to a problem, if I don’t know about it I can’t help!!!)

Please can I ask you to ensure your part-time staff have access to this information as I will not be sending this out by post to them.

Many thanks
Helen
Curriculum Development Worker
Gweithiwr Datblygu Cwricwlwm
Powys Youth Service/Gwasanaeth Ieuenctid Powys
01874 612 226
07884 244 952






Do you need some funding support? Have you got an issue around governance? Would you like to discuss potential project ideas? Would your organisation like a health check?


Do you need some funding support?  Have you got an issue around governance?  Would you like to discuss potential project ideas?  Would your organisation like a health check?

Thursday 20th November 2014 
Machynlleth  10am – 2pm

To make an appointment please contact PAVO on 01597 822191 to book a place

Claire Sterry
County Development Officer
Swyddog Datbylgu Sir
PAVO
30 Ddole Road Industrial Estate / Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Heol Ddole
Llandrindod Wells,
Powys,
LD1 6DF
Tel/Ffôn: (01597) 822191 

Canfyddwch sut y gall y Gymraeg fod o fantais i'ch busnes / Discover how Cymraeg (Welsh) can benefit your business events




Discover how Cymraeg (Welsh) can benefit your business

Come and listen to the experiences of a range of business people and why they use Welsh, and discover how Cymraeg(Welsh) can benefit your business:
  • it's easy to incorporate a little Welsh in your business
  • 2 languages don't cost double
  • using Welsh could bring advantages to your business
6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 25 November 2014Llety Parc hotel, Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn, Aberystwyth SY23 3TL
6pm to 8pm, Wednesday 26 November 2014Sosban, The Pumphouse, North Dock, Llanelli SA15 2LF
6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 2 December 2014Celtic Royal Hotel, Bangor Road, Caernarfon LL55 1AY
To register online, visit the Business Wales Events Finder, or alternatively email jade.thomas-rowlands@cymru.gsi.gov.uk (029 2082 6587 or 07950 373997).
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Canfyddwch sut y gall y Gymraeg fod o fantais i'ch busnes

Dewch i ganfod sut all y Gymraeg fod o fantais i'ch busnes, ac i wrando ar brofiadau pob math o bobl busnes a pham eu bod yn defnyddio'r Gymraeg:
  • mae'n hawdd cynnwys ychydig o Gymraeg yn eich busnes
  • nid yw 2 iaith yn dyblu costau
  • gallai defnyddio'r Gymraeg fod o fudd i'ch busnes
6pm tan 8pm, dydd Mawrth 25 Tachwedd 2014Llety Parc, Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn, Aberystwyth SY23 3TL

6pm tan 8pm, dydd Mercher, 26 Tachwedd 2014Sosban, The Pump House, Doc y Gogledd, Llanelli SA15 2LF

6pm tan 8pm, dydd Mawrth, 2 Rhagfyr 2014Gwesty'r Celt, Ffordd Bangor, Caernarfon LL55 1AY

I gofrestru ar-lein, ewch i'n Digwyddiadur Busnes, neu anfonwch neges e-bost at jade.thomas-rowlands@cymru.gsi.gov.uk (029 2082 6587 neu 07950 373997).

Have A Word E-postcard


Have a Word E-Postcard-November

Alcohol Awareness Week is approaching (17-23rd November 2014) and so we would like to keep you up to date with items and news

¯ For the Alcohol Awareness Week Toolkits (English and Welsh) please see:- http://www.haveaword.org.uk/Resources.aspx  and click on Alcohol Awareness Toolkit 2014 or Am Pecyn Cymorth Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Alcohol 2014

¯ Write us a Blog ?  Please see the recent blog from Paul Jordan http://www.haveaword.org.uk/Resources.aspx   and click on Have A Word Blog -Any small change?

¯ The report A Profile of Alcohol and Health in Wales has been updated please visithttp://www.haveaword.org.uk/Resources.aspx and click on A Profile of Alcohol and Health in Wales 2014

Thank you for all your support


Thanks Carol
Dr. Carol Foster
Public Health Practitioner, Public Health Wales, 14 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru, 14 Ffordd yr Eglwys Gadeiriol, Caerdydd, CF11 9LJ 
Ffon/Tel: 02920 379 764 Ext 564 WHTN (0)18992 564
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Statistical information obtained through the link https://www.healthmapswales.wales.nhs.uk/IAS/

In addition Phill Lewis (Public Health Wales) Phill.Lewis@wales.nhs.uk has a quantity of “Scratch Cards” available to assist identify alcohol consumption and where to get help. 

Kind regards 
Adrian Andrew
Chair
Harm Reduction Group
Powys County Council

POWYS DANCE TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT - EXCITING OPPORTUNITY


 Dawns Powys Dance


Powys Dance is one of the leading dance development agencies in Wales and has a first class reputation for its wide-ranging work in the County. The service is revenue funded by the Arts Council of Wales. After 35 years of successful activity as a Council-operated service, Powys Dance will soon launch as an independent organisation with its own board of management. This exciting development will open up a variety of new funding opportunities and allow Powys Dance to operate more flexibly and engage the community more actively in its work.

PAVO and Powys County Council are now at an extremely important stage in the process of working to assist the emerging Charity to recruit a Board of Trustees to shape the new organisation and take it forward. The Board of Trustees will be responsible for driving the vision for the provision of dance services within Powys over the coming years.



If you have the drive, commitment and ambition to get involved in leading an exciting new dance venture, and can offer up to 4 days per year of your time, then please do take the time to read our Dawns Powys Dance Trustee Recruitment Pack ENG in Word or Dawns Powys Dance Trustee Recruitment Pack ENG pdf. Equalities Monitoring Form ENG  Alternatively. contact Claire Sterry PAVO on 01597 822191 or claire.sterry@pavo.org.uk


Thursday 13 November 2014

A "How To" session on Business & Strategic Planning. Spaces available Thursday 20th November, Llandrindod Wells



Please come along to the next "How To" session on Business & Strategic Planning.

The day will look at:


  • the difference between business & strategic planning
  • the purpose of business & strategic planning and why it's essential
  • the benefits of the planning process for your organisation: it's staff/volunteers, beneficiaries, funders.
  • take away a plan of action for your plan to make sure it's implemented

We will use of a mix of practical exercises, share experiences, make use of short videos and presentations.

The day will take place in PAVO's Llandrindod Wells offices.  To book a place please contact the help desk or email info@pavo.org.uk

Blwyddyn Newydd, Cyfle Newydd, Gwirfoddolwr Newydd / New Year, New You, New Volunteer









I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am wirfoddoli, dewch i 
gael sgwrs yn Tesco, y Drenewydd ar
ddydd Mawrth 18 Tachwedd

To understand more about volunteering, come 
and have a chat at Tesco in Newtown on 
Tuesday the 18th November.





Wednesday 5 November 2014

Project Wild Thing Film at Elan Valley Visitor Centre

An opportunity to find out about real PLAY at Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Rhayader.

Project Wild Thing film screening at Elan Valley Visitor Centre Rhayader 15 November 6.30pm

Tuesday 4 November 2014

Don't Forget to Vote - PAVO AGM & Annual Conference - Final Reminder


Dear PAVO Member

Don't forget to vote, even if you can't come.  If you are unable to attend please send in your ballot and proxy forms.

With only a week to go before PAVO’s Annual Conference and AGM, taking place at the Royal Welsh Showground on 10th November, over 100 people have  booked to take part in “A Third Sector Scheme for Powys”.

If you have not yet reserved a space you can book on-line by clicking here or telephone 01597 822191. 

If you are unable to join us, you may register your apologies by clicking here.

PAVO ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM 
“A Third Sector Scheme for Powys”
Monday 10th November 2014 

9.30am-1.30pm      Networking Lunch 1.30pm-2.30pm

PROGRAMME
 9.30            Coffee and Registration 

10.00         AGM - Martin Nosworthy: Chair, PAVO

10.30         Welcome  - Carl Cooper: Chief Executive, PAVO

10.35         Key note addresses:   Cllr Barry Thomas Chair, Local Service Board
10.45                                             Paul Dear,  Head of Third Sector and Community                                                                     Policy, Welsh Government

11.05         Questions & Answers

11.35          Break

11.50         Workshops

1)  Third Sector Engagement
2)  Third Sector Funding  
3)  Commissioning & Procurement
4)  Volunteering
5)  Co-production and Community Delivery of Services

1.15pm      Closing session – Summing up of Workshops – Carl Cooper

1.30pm      Networking Light Lunch –opportunity to share information and talk with stallholders

To book online click here or contact ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk  tel 01597 822191

The Impact Report is available to view here: http://www.pavo.org.uk/uploads/media/Pavo_report_2014_English.pdf





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Ruth Middleton
Admin Support Officer/Swyddog Cymorth Gweinyddol
PAVO

Monday 3 November 2014

Welsh Neglect Project


Datblygu cymorth cynnar ar gyfer esgeuluso plant yn y gwasanaethau addysg yng Nghymru

Developing early support for child neglect in the education services in Wales


I am contacting you regarding research that the NSPCC are carrying out as part of the Welsh Child Neglect Project, funded by the Welsh Government. For this research we want to find ways in which children who show signs of low level neglect can be supported in schools and early years settings. I have an online survey for professionals to complete, which I want to distribute across the whole of Wales to get a good national picture of current good practice and additional support that children can be provided with.

Please help support this research by raising awareness of the survey to any professionals you know who work with children in schools and early years settings?

I would greatly appreciate any support that you could offer with this research.

Kind regards,

Annemarie Newbury




Beat 25th Anniversary



Please find attached some leaflets and project information.

Beat A5 Leaflet - Please Click HERE

Beat 25th Anniversary Information - Please Click HERE

Beat 25th Anniversary Manifesto information - Please Click HERE

Beat Information - Please Click HERE