The Newsletter for voluntary organisations on Anglesey
Charity Number Issue No. 14 September 1999
NOCN CERTIFICATION
WORKING IN VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
Following the first unit on Publicity for Voluntary Workers, the WEA is now offering training in Basic Finance. To achieve this unit you will need to attend for just one day and two short evening sessions.
You will study how to make simple funding applications, presenting accounts, recording financial transactions and simple budgeting etc. Part of the course involves the completion of two assignments related to simple finance matters.
Should you wish not to aim for certification you can just attend the one-day. Otherwise those wishing to gain the credit must attend for the day plus the evenings.
Friday 10 September 9.30 4.30 in Conwy
Friday 24 September 9.30 4.30 in Bangor
Courses in the future: -
Organising Events & Activities
Presenting Skills & Public Speaking
The Voluntary Organisations and the law
Dealing with the Local Authority
Working with Committees
Emergency First Aid, Health & Safety
For further information contact the office on .
Tidy Wales Awards 1999
Sponsored by Welsh Water
The above Awards, introduced in 1990, give recognition to voluntary groups, schools, individuals and anyone else making a positive effort to improve and care for their local environment.
You may know of such a voluntary group, school or individual, deserving recognition. If so, please let them know, by sending a short description of their activities.
Finalists are invited to a presentation ceremony at Cardiff Castle the prizes are pretty good too! Write to:
R G Gilchrist,
Tidy Wales,
33-35 Cathedral Road,
Cardiff CF11 9HD or
phone .
MÔN CONSUMER UNIT
We have appointed a new officer for the Unit. Janet Owen comes from Coedana near Llannerchymedd, and we welcome her to the Team.
For further information on the work of the Unit contact Janet on
The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of YMVS.
We reserve the right to edit for publication.
This newsletter is designed and distributed by YMVS.
A National Food Policy for Wales Conference
Cardiff, Saturday 16 October 1999.
10am 4pm
The Welsh Food Alliance (WFA) is unique in bringing together a diverse range of interests in food to increase public awareness and involvement in food and health.
They believe that access to safe and healthy foods is a basic human right, and an important measure that a country can take to improve public health.
WFA welcomes the World Health Organisation (WHO) draft Food and Nutrition Action Plan, and will seek the views of the public in meeting these future objectives.
The 16 October conference celebrates World Food Day. Speakers include: Jane Hutt AM, Professor Margaret Whitehead and Christine Gwyther AM. Workshops include: children s poverty and nutrition, national health priorities, the local economy, and a sustainable food supply. An Any Questions panel, includes Patrick Holden of the Soil Association, and NFU Wales.
WFA is unique in promoting a regional dimension to food policy, linked with sustainable agriculture. This process is being supported by a series of half yearly low cost conferences, which emphasise the crucial role of community development and sustainable food production.
The main speaker at the 11 March 2000 conference will be Dr Aileen Robertson, the WHO Nutrition Specialist alongside other eminent speakers. All will be welcome.
For their annual report and conference details send a SAE to:
David Smith,
WFA,
216 Stow Hill,
Newport,
NP20 4HA.
Tel / Fax:
e mail:
WARM & SAFE HEALTHY HOUSES ENERGY AWARENESS
TRAINING DATES AND VENUES:-
SEPT 21
Conference Room, Bron y Garth Hospital, Penrhyndeudraeth
SEPT 29
Conference Room, Eryri Hospital, Caernarfon
OCT 18
Henry Platt Room, Traeth Lafan, Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan
OCT 19
Oriel Môn, Llangefni, Ynys Môn
TIME 10.00 12.30 (Tea and Coffee provided)
FORMAT OF TRAINING SESSION
1.
Energy Adviser from Energy Efficiency Advice Centre discussing:- Useful energy saving tips and advice. Introducing the new project "Warm Safe Healthy Homes". Questions.
2.
Crispin Jones from Heatcare discussing:- An insulation company involved in the home energy efficiency grants for people on benefits and a new scheme by British Gas offering grants for insulation and heating for people identified as "at risk". Questions.
3.
Dietician discussing:- "Minimum energy, maximum nutrition". Questions.
4.
Falmai Jones / Anne Owen, Older Person s Programme discussing:- Health of the Older Person. Questions and close.
For further information contact:
Health Promotion Department,
Bryn y Neuadd,
Llanfairfechan.
LL33 OHH
by Wednesday, 15 September 1999.
Mental Health grant scheme
The Mental Health Grants Scheme has been established by WCVA to provide funding for voluntary organisations in Wales.
The scheme is funded as part of the National Assembly for Wales Mental Illness strategy and builds on and develops the grants programme for local voluntary sector activity previously administered directly by the Welsh Office.
The scheme supports and enhances the voluntary sector contribution to the care of people experiencing mental health problems and their families and carers in Wales. The scheme has two elements. It will fund a Wales wide local mental health development service (the former county mental health development officers) and award grants to service providers, user and carer support groups and user forums.
Under this scheme funding may be available for project funding and core, service delivery and capital costs. The scheme places great importance on the role of local joint plans produced and monitored by statutory bodies, users and carers working in partnership.
The closing date for applications is: 31 October 1999.
Application packs are available from:
Kathryn Thomas,
WCVA,
tel
ANGLESEY UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, EFFECTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE FIRST ROUND CONSULTATION
SEMINAR FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Did you know that Isle of Anglesey County Council has recently embarked on a preparation of a Unitary Development Plan (UDP) for the Island? Perhaps you ve seen a copy of its "Footprint for the Future" discussion document, produced as part of the first consultation stage of the preparation process, and setting out some of the issues which it thinks are important for future land use and development on the Island?
Between now and the end of October, the Council is actively seeking the views of local people and organisations on the UDP and on how they see the future shape of the island and the pattern of land use and development to meet future needs. As part of this process the Council has invited North West and North Wales Planning Aid to run a seminar in order to help local communities and groups get the most out of this initial consultation phase.
The seminar will take place on Saturday 18 September at Llangefni Town Hall, commencing at 10.00am and running until 1.00pm.
North West and North Wales Planning Aid is a free and independent planning advice and information service, operated throughout the region by the North West and North Wales Branch of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
If you have any queries regarding the seminar or Planning Aid generally, contact Mike Dando on or Beverley Watson on .
THANKS
We d like to thank everyone who helped during the Eisteddfod and Anglesey Show.
Guidelines for local health
announced New guidelines Developing Local Health Alliances for establishing Local Health Alliances in Wales were issued by the National Assembly for Wales in July.
Local Health Alliances are part of the new public health strategy and have been developed from ideas put forward by local government and the NHS during the consultation on the Green Paper Better Health Better Wales. The guidelines set out the core principles under-pinning the establishment of Local Health Alliances in the context of Government policies for public health, local government and the NHS. The guidelines are intended to provide a framework within which area will develop an Alliance which best meets the needs of the area as defined by local partners, including voluntary organisations and community groups.
The guidelines set out the expected outcomes for Local Health Alliances and these are:
A wider understanding of how the determinants of health and well being can be influenced;
Increased co-ordination between local health and environmental services;
Increased local capacity and abilities in public health skills;
Increased local health promotion capacity in conjunction with local health promotion specialists;
A network for sharing information leading to health gain and better access to services;
and Community action, which improves health, living conditions and/or life chances.
It is suggested that local authorities take the lead in establishing Alliances, and that they determine their own priorities. They are expected to identify activities that involve agencies working together, and improve joint working through a range of actions including training so that each relevant agency is aware of each other s work.
The contribution to public health made by voluntary organisations and community groups is acknowledged, and there is strong recommendation that CVC s are involved as core members of the new Alliances. It also states that membership should be extended to other community groups which represent local interests and that the local Health Alliance should involve such groups in local projects and seek their views when drawing up programmes of action.
Clearly with such a broad public health remit, many voluntary organisations and community groups will be able to make a significant contribution to the work of the new Alliances. Voluntary organisations wishing to get involved may find it useful to contact the appropriate person at their Local Authority or County Voluntary Council for information on local developments.
Copies of the guidelines are available from the health division at the National Assembly for Wales.
North Wales Gay community asks for support
Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals have provided support groups and helplines for people in doubt about their sexuality, or experiencing difficulty in their lives relating to sexuality in North Wales over the past twenty years.
Sometimes it s been more like working in the secret service than a community service, this is due to an unwritten law in society that people should deny their sexuality. This pressure to hide can lead to emergency calls on many of the statutory services. For example the incidents of gay related suicides for young people in Wales is seven times the National average.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community hold festivals throughout the UK to promote a positive image of gay people in society. These are known as Prides and consist of a parade on the main street, making the invisible visible, followed by gay entertainment.
On Saturday October 23rd the first Welsh Pride will take place in Bangor. The Pride Fancy Dress Parade is planned to start from Beach Road, walk down the High Street and Glanrafon to disperse into the Student s Union. As this is the first event of its kind to take place in North Wales, we are asking representatives of the Welsh Assembly, North Wales Police Community Protection Unit, North Wales Health Promotion and Stonewall to say a few words beforehand.
We are also asking local community groups to celebrate with us, in Fancy Dress, with banners and samba bands. A Pride provides an opportunity for Welsh society to acknowledge its diverse lifestyles, and Equal Opportunities Policies, by supporting and celebrating alongside the gay community. Consequently, we would appreciate it if you could join us in our Fancy Dress Parade on October 23rd or, if this is impossible, a letter of endorsement would demonstrate support for this event.
Come and join the fun!
11.30am Opening Ceremony, Beach Rd
12.00 noon Parade
For further information leave message on .
Jenny,
Cymru Pride Wales Parade Co-ordinator.
c/o Greenhouse,
1 Tevelyan Terrace,
Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 1AX
" &..hoffwn ddatgan fy nghefnogaeth i r achlysur a gwaith y mudiad." I wish to give my support to the event and the work of the organisation. Dafydd Wigley, MP,AM Caernarfon.
"Dymunaf yn dda i chi ar gyfer achlysur llwyddiannus." I wish you all the best for a successful event. Ieuan Wyn Jones, MP, AM Ynys Môn.
YNYS MÔN VOLUNTEER BUREAU S PAGE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cadi Evanson
Ynys Môn Volunteer Bureau
on
OUR ADDRESS IS:
Ynys Môn Voluntary Services
Room 20, Môn Training
Pen Yr Orsedd Industrial Est
Llangefni
Ynys Môn LL77 7JA
Tel: 01248 752550
Fax:
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RELATE NORTH WALES
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 1999 at 7.30pm The Fron Community Centre, Ffordd Bugail, Old Colwyn Guest Speaker: Terry Prendergast (Relate Regional Manager, North)
"C H A N G E"
Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Grants for Welsh language
The purpose of this scheme is to give financial support to organisations in both private and voluntary sectors wishing to produce bilingual promotional materials. Grants in the past have been awarded to produce booklets, leaflets, packaging, posters, signs and websites.
Small grant applications are assessed on the third Thursday of every month. The Board may contribute up to 50 per cent of eligible costs but cannot award an individual grant of more than £300. In the case of signs the maximum is 20 per cent up to £100.
For more information contact The Welsh Language Board, tel .
NATIONAL LOTTERY CHARITIES BOARD
New Telephone Number:
Ynys Môn Volunteer Bureau's Page
MILLENNIUM VOLUNTEERS IN WALES PROGRAMME
MILLENNIUM VOLUNTEERS
is a new government sponsored programme, aimed at promoting and supporting volunteers between the agews of 16 and 25. Young people are expected to become involved in worthwhile activities within the community, whose efforts will be recognised at two levels:
a) Certificate for over 100 hours of voluntary work
b) Certificate of Excelence for over 200 hours of voluntary work
Ynys Môn Volunteer Bureau has been appointed as a Local Co-ordinating Partner to promote the scheme.
To ensure its full implementation and sucess, other partners are required. They are:
DELIVERY PARTNERS - those organisations who involve young people as volunteers in their work.
YOUTH-LED PROJECTS - projects initiated by young people either as individuals or as a team.
Grants of between £50 and £500 may be accessed to cover travel, out of pocket expenses and otherr additional costs incurred through participating in the scheme.
A SEMINAR on 'MILLENNIUM VOLUNTEERS WALES PROGRAMME' is being held on Wednesday, 20th October, 1999 at the Môn Trainig Centre, Llangefni, when Mr Alun Taylor, the National Co-ordinator of the scheme in Wales, will explain in greater detail the structure of the programme.
If you would like to attend and /or recieve more information, please phone Cadi on
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
1. Leukaemia Care Society - volunteers - befrienders, counsellors, telephone contacts and fund raisers
2. Anglesey & District Scouts Ascn - volunteers to assist with activities and on committees
3. North Wales Organic & Permaculture Gp - volunteers for practical Permaculture work with both short and long term projects, & fundraisers and a press/publicity officer
4. Anglesey Credit Union - A proven system of borrowing and lending money are recruiting volunteers from all over Anglesey, training will be given
5. Witness Service - volunteers to assist in both local Crown and Magistrate Courts Ynys Môn Volunteer Bureau - receptionists for Wednesday (am and pm) and Friday (am only)
6. Health Projects Abroad - currently recruiting volunteers aged between 18-28 years for project in TANZANIA over 3 months for summer 2000
7. The Simon Community LONDON - volunteers from age 19 years upwards, to care and campaign for London's street homeless
8. Eplilepsy Cymru - volunteer befrienders and fundraisers in Anglesey. Training given.
9. Car Linc Môn - Volunteer drivers from all over Anglesey.
10. Good Turn Scheme - Volunteers from all over Anglesey to help with shopping, visiting, collection service.
11. RSPB - volunteering opportunities across Wales. Vacancies at Bangor Mawddach Valley RSPB Nature Reserve
12. Searching for a Memory- administrator at their base in Holyhead
13. J E O'Toole Centre- enthusiastic volunteers to assist with their Welfare Advice Service
14. The National Trust - recruiting volunteers in the following areas -Room Stewards at Plas Newydd & Plas Penrhyn. Mini Bus Drivers at Plas Newydd-MIDAS training will be given. Garden/woodland volunteers at PlasPenrhyn and Plas Newydd. Volunteer Wardens to assist with their projects in Northern Anglesey eg. Cemlyn, Cemaes, Porthdafarch, Church Bay.
15. Macmillan Cancer Relief - volunteers fund raisers to hold a coffee morning for their 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning Appeal' on 1st Oct.1999.
As a Volunteer - You should be reimbursed for all of your out of pocket expenses, it's the time given that's for free. - Continue to claim your benefits providing you inform your local Job Centres/Benefits Office
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