Latest News from PAVO http://www.pavo.org.uk/ Latest News from Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations en Latest News from PAVO http://www.pavo.org.uk/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.pavo.org.uk/ 18 16 Latest News from Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:50:00 +0100 Valleys Regional Park Community Tourism Day http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/valleys-regional-park-community-tourism-day.html 11th October 2010 - The Institute Cwmaman An exciting opportunity for existing and developing... nicola.williams@Wales.GSI.Gov.UK ]]> Events Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:50:00 +0100 Planning Aid Wales Job Vacancy http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/planning-aid-wales-job-vacancy.html Development and Training Officer Location: Cardiff (or home-based with weekly visits to the... Development and Training Officer Location: Cardiff (or home-based with weekly visits to the Cardiff office) Hours:37 hours per week Salary: £25,000 per annum, plus pension contribution after six months Planning Aid Wales is an independent charity working to improve understanding of and increase public participation in the Welsh land use planning system. We are looking for a motivated and highly organised person with experience of working with others to develop effective projects and training programmes. The main targets for your work will be disadvantaged groups, community representatives and planning professionals. Applicants should  be fluent Welsh speakers. We welcome applications from people wishing to job share (one of whom needs to speak Welsh). An application pack is available to download below or by telephoning 02920 625009 The deadline for completed application is midday, Thursday 30th September 2010. For all formal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Elwyn Thomas on 01766 762244 or email him elwyn@planningaidwales.org.uk For a pack visit http://www.planningaidwales.org.uk/about-us/recruitment ]]> Current Vacancies Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:31:00 +0100 Cast your vote in the Network Wales Awards 2010 http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/cast-your-vote-in-the-network-wales-awards-2010.html Since 2008, the Network Wales Awards have been honouring the cream of Wales' voluntary...
  • The Class award for best communications - for the group with the most effective or innovative way of communicating its message.
  • The Green award - for the organisation with the most innovative method of reducing its carbon footprint, or the group that has made the greatest strides in becoming sustainable.
  • The Most admired organisation - given th the group most admired for the causes it represents and the work it does.
Remember, your vote could lead your favourite third sector organisation to be heralded at the Network Wales Awards ceremony, held at WCVA's annual  conference dinner on 2 December 2010 in Cardiff. To view the nomination form, and the rules of the scheme click on the link http://www.wcva.org.uk/news/dsp_news.cfm?newsid=1534&display_sitedeptid=21&display_sitetextid=93 All entries must be received by 21 October 2010, so get your votes in now!]]> Frontpage Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:46:00 +0100 Powys Business Week Events http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/powys-business-week-events.html State of UK PLC & Outlook for UK Economy - Sponsored by HSBC & MWMG Monday 20/9/2010 in... State of UK PLC & Outlook for UK Economy - Sponsored by HSBC & MWMG Monday 20/9/2010 in Newtown Starting off the week's events will be a seminar by Alun Powell, senior economist at HSBC, who will be doing a presentation on the outlook for the global and UK economies. His principle area of activity is to monitor trends in the key business segments of personal sector savings, the mortage and consumer credit markets and business lending. In addition he tracks developments in financial services as well as giving presentations to Bank training courses and to customers. The seminar is being held at Maesmawr Hall, Caersws, nr Newtown on 20th September 2010. Refreshments are served from 11.30am, with a noon start, to be followed by a networking buffet.

Business Development & Marketing Workshops - Sponsored by TGAL

Tuesday 21/09/2010 Newtown or Thursday 23/09/2010 Brecon Two free seninars to help businesses create dynamic sales and marketing plans are being held during Powys' first ever business week. According to TGAL, if you want to grow your top line results, you don't always need to develop a new product or service you just need to differenttiate your business; create a dynamic sales and marketing plan and sell more effectively. Sales and selling is incredibly demanding and is often something that many businesses put off until another day - avoid the task and hope that customers will fall into place withoutactually having to do the front end selling. TGAL say their seminars will show business people practical ways of achieving and exceeding the sales they had planned when they budgeted for 2010.

Social Networking for Small Businesses - Sponsored by Tourism Partnership Mid Wales

Wednesday 23/09/2010 Builth Wells. Businesses are being offered help to tap into Facebook and Twitter have grown incredibly fast in recent yours and become part of everyday conversations. More and more businesses are exploiting social media to interact with their customers. The seminar is being held at Caerberis Manor, Builth Wells, 1.30pm - 4pm, on Wednesday 22 September 2010, with tea/coffee and Welsh cakes on arrival. To book a place at the free seminar or to find out more information, register on-line at www.powysbusinessawards.co.uk or telephone 01686 628 778 ]]> Powys Notice Board Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0100 Autumn Arts Programme at Arts Alive http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/autumn-arts-programme-at-arts-alive.html 25 Sept/30 Oct/20 Nov Autumn/Winter Life Drawing with Peter Seabourne - £20 per class for... Autumn/Winter Life Drawing with Peter Seabourne - £20 per class for information contact Arts Alive 01873 811 579

12 Oct/2 Nov/7 Dec Life Drawing – Sound, Light & Movement with Denni Dennis -£15 on the door. Please bring your own drawing materials for information contact Denni Dennis 07776 321 716

20 Sept for 6 weeks Tai Chi (Beginners and Intermediate Class) with Dek Leverton £30 per term contact Dek Leverton 01495 723 597 or dekleverton@tiscali.co.uk

16 Sept for 12 weeks Yoga with Cathy Genevie Beginners £48 per 12 week course Mixed abilities £60 for 12 week course contact Cathy Genevie 01873 812 637

Tuesdays, starting 21st Sept Sing! Adult Singing Classes with Helen Vincent Free contact Helen Vincent on 07984 642 308

Thursdays Crickhowell Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers The guide meet every Thursday at Arts Alive from 10.30 to 3pm contact Judith Baresel 01432 269 073

Fridays starting 17 Sept Brecon District & Contact Group Pottery  Pottery craft session for those experiencing mental distress. The group meet Fridays contact The Loft 01874 811 529
 
Oct/Nov/Dec Art for Starters: DRAWING with Tessa Waite for more information and to book contact Aberystwyth University of Wales 01970 621 580
 
New Year Watercolour for Everyone with Tessa Waite for more information and to book contact Aberystwyth University for Wales 01970 621 580  ]]> Powys Notice Board Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:21:00 +0100 Powys Volunteer Centre http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/powys-volunteer-centre.html PAVO has appointed two officers, 2.5 days per week each, to cover Volunteering and Youth... PAVO has appointed two officers, 2.5 days per week each, to cover Volunteering and Youth Volunteering. 
  • Judith D’Anna (South Powys) based in Llandrindod Wells 01597 822191 judith.danna@pavo.org.uk 
  • Jean Garner (North Powys) based in Newtown on 01686 626220jean.garner@pavo.org.uk. 
 
]]> Volunteering News Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:38:00 +0100 Job Vacancy-Dyfodol Powys Futures http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/job-vacancy-dyfodol-powys-futures.html Project Administrator Dyfodol Powys Futures provides services to children, young people and their... Project Administrator Dyfodol Powys Futures provides services to children, young people and their families within Powys. (17.5 hours per week) £16054 per annum pro rata - £8027 per annum actual Contract until 31st August 2013 To provide administration support to an exciting new play project within Powys For a job description and application form, please contact Dyfodol Powys Futures, Trafford House, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5DG. Telephone:01597 825236 or email: della.bufton@dyfodol-powys-futures.org.uk Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 13th September 2010]]> Current Vacancies Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:58:00 +0100 Youth Bank Fund Deadline Extended http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/youth-bank-fund-deadline-extended.html The deadline for applications for the next round of the Youth Bank Fund has been moved to 8th... The deadline for applications for  the next round of the Youth Bank Fund has been moved to 8th October to allow organisations time to consult with Young People to get the bids done. The fund is the replacement to the £250 that groups previously got from the youth registration scheme.  The Youth Bank provides a greater opportunity for Youth Service Providers to deliver effective non-formal and informal learning through better access to facilities and resources. Voluntary groups can therefore use this money to help with insurance or rent for their buildings. Where equipment is linked to curriculum development this will help to improve the engagement of young people and in turn help to increase membership and attendance by young people. Each club/project will be eligible to apply once a year and can be awarded money to spend either on Capital equipment or Revenue resources. In each round there are three areas (mid, north and south) and in each area there is one grant of up to £500 and eight grants of up to £250. Applications must:
  • Have evidence of curriculum development linked to the Youth Work Curriculum Statement for Wales: Educative/empowering /expressive/participative and Powys and Learning Areas
  • Be completed by the young people and presented to the youth bank committee
  • Have a minimum of 8 young people involved with the project
  • Be registered with PAVO or PCC Youth Services to be eligible for funding to fulfil Health and Safety criteria
If you have queries about the scheme or would like support from PAVO to complete an application please contact Andrew Davies 01686 626220 or andrew.davies@pavo.org.uk  Completed applications should be sent to: Rebecca Jayne (Area Youth Worker), St Johns Offices, Fiveways, Llandrindod wells, Powys LD1 5LG or 0777567889 or rebecca.jayne@powys.gov.uk]]> Funding News Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:28:00 +0100 Free Home Fire Safety Checks http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/free-home-fire-safety-checks.html In order to reduce the incidence of accidental dewlling fires within its area, Mid and West Wales... s.rowlands@mawwfire.gov.uk Newtown Fire Station Llanidloes Road, Newtown, SY16 1HF ]]> Powys Notice Board Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:49:00 +0100 PAVO Trustee Recruitment http://www.pavo.org.uk/home/latest-news/latest-news-article/article/pavo-trustee-recruitment.html An opportunity to direct the future of PAVO as it supports voluntary and community groups in... An opportunity to direct the future of PAVO as it supports voluntary and community groups in Powys. PAVO is an interdependent intermediary body whose purpose is to empower and equip the third sector in Powys. It represents and facilitates the engagement of the third sector at all levels of the strategic planning process. PAVO will elect a new board of trustees at its Annual General Meeting on 4th November 2010 and is inviting nominations from any interested individual whose skills knowledge and expertise will enhance the governance of this significant and influential Powys organisation. Nominations need to be endorsed by a PAVO member organisation, but nominees do not need to be a member of that organisation. Trustees are not remunerated but all related expenses are reimbursed. For more information about this exciting opportunity and a recruitment pack, please contact: Mandy Phillips, Marlow, South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5DH telephone: 01597 822191 or email: mandy.phillips@pavo.org.uk Closing date for nominations 30th September 2010 at 12noon]]> Frontpage Current Vacancies Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:23:00 +0100