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Croydon Metropolitan Centre Area Action Plan - Preferred Options Consultation

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:05:52 +0100

Start: Oct 6 2008 - 00:00

End: Nov 17 2008 - 23:59

Consultation for the CMC AAP Preferred Options Report is planned to take place in October and November. For more information click here: http://www.croydon.gov.uk/planningandregeneration/planningpolicy/ldf/aap

Old is Gold

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:52:19 +0100

Start: Oct 13 2008 - 00:00

End: Oct 17 2008 - 23:59

Thirty events borough wide being held to celebrate the achievements of older people in Croydon.

Crocus planning meeting

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:33:13 +0100

Start: Oct 13 2008 - 19:30

End: Oct 13 2008 - 19:30

Meeting to discuss the next steps in the development of Crocus, Croydon's LGBT Network.

Writing Effective Bids (Part 1)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:29:25 +0100

Start: Oct 14 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 14 2008 - 16:00

This course will give you the overall concept and requirements of Bid Writing.

Croydon Health Champions

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:05:20 +0100

Start: Oct 15 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 15 2008 - 16:00

The first day of the third Croydon Health Champions. A community development programme for people who are passionate about health and making a difference to the community.

Community Involvement Training for Statutory Staff

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:34:52 +0100

Start: Oct 15 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 15 2008 - 16:00

The day will focus on policy and good practice in community involvement including representation in statutory sector work. The final agenda will be set after receipt of completed learning needs forms.

Project Planning

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:27:32 +0100

Start: Oct 16 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 16 2008 - 16:00

This course will teach you how to set up and plan a project and understand the resources required to help achieve a successful project.

Microsoft Word Advanced

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:26:01 +0100

Start: Oct 20 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 20 2008 - 15:00

This course is suitable for those confident in using keyboard, windows and a mouse. In addition participants should be familiar with the basic concepts of creating and formatting Word documents including using simple headers and footers and creating tables.

Children & Young People's Network meeting

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:03:00 +0000

Start: Oct 20 2008 - 12:00

End: Oct 20 2008 - 15:00

Meeting of the Children & Young People's Network

Faith in Our Future

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:34:47 +0100

Start: Oct 20 2008 - 18:00

End: Oct 20 2008 - 20:30

Faith in Our Future Croydon’s Young People of Faith This event is for young people (aged 11 to 19 years) with a faith / belief to come together and discuss important issues with other young people of other faiths. Young people who do not follow a faith are also welcome. There will be: o Entertainment o Lively debate o A chance to speak to important decision-makers o Prizes Faiths Together in Croydon are organising this event with the active involvement of young people and with partners from Croydon Voluntary Action (including Croydon Xpress) and Croydon Council.

Faith In Our Future

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:45:42 +0100

Start: Oct 20 2008 - 18:00

End: Oct 20 2008 - 20:30

This event is for young people with faith / belief to come together and discuss important issues with other young people of other faths. Young people who do not have a faith are also welcome. There will be: Entertainment, Lively Debates, Have Your Say, Prizes, Open Mic. For more info please contact:

Understanding Community Enterprise

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:24:10 +0100

Start: Oct 21 2008 - 10:00

End: Oct 21 2008 - 16:00

This course is for: People considering establishing or expanding a trading enterprise to provide benefit to the community, Key players in the management of voluntary and community sector organisations considering trading activity, Policy makers and professional support staff in business, local economic development, public services or voluntary sector support services.

Writing Effective Bids (Part 2)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:23:00 +0100

Start: Oct 28 2008 - 11:00

End: Oct 28 2008 - 17:00

This 2 day course is aimed at individuals who are new to the concept of Bid writing, or need to further develop their knowledge and skills in this area. The contents of the course will allow participants to gain insight into the various elements that make up the fundamentals of bid writing.

Making the Most of the Media

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:04:47 +0100

Start: Nov 5 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 5 2008 - 17:00

This course is aimed at managers, management committee members and officers In small to medium size voluntary sector bodies with little or no previous experience of working with the media. The course will provide you with the knowledge to write press releases and tips to enable you to successfully handle a range of media enquires you may have to respond to.

Introduction to Advocacy

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:20:42 +0100

Start: Nov 11 2008 - 11:00

End: Nov 11 2008 - 17:00

This course is for: People who are newly working or volunteering in the advocacy sector either on a voluntary or paid basis and want to find out more about what it is. It is also for People who work in advocacy services who want to gain a common understanding of what ‘advocacy’ means to everyone in the organisation.