Cumbria Youth Alliance
Registered Charity No. 1079508
Registered Company in England and Wales. 3819033
Working with and for young people in Cumbria
In Defence of Youth Work - Youth Work under the ConDems
Tues 14 Sept 2010 at Manchester Metropolitan University, Didsbury Campus, 10.30 for 11.00 to 4.30. The day is for those involved in the IDYW Campaign to reflect together on the prospects for youth work under the new coalition government. Click HERE for more details.
Government Minister To Give Speech To Cumbria’s
Charitable and Voluntary Sector
On the 16th September, Nick Hurd MP, the Cabinet Office Minister with responsibility for Civil Society, will attend the opening of ‘Community House’, a new Living Well Trust Limited project on Raffles Avenue. At this celebration event, the Minister will give a speech to update those present on the Government’s plans and developing ideas for the Charitable and Voluntary Sector. Following his speech, the Minister has agreed to hold a question and answer session to listen to and address those areas of concern that exist in the Sector.
Including luncheon the event will commence at 11.00am and finish at approximately 1.00-
This event is an excellent opportunity for the Charitable and Voluntary Sector of Cumbria to hear first hand from the Minister responsible for the Sector in a local setting and to be able to ask questions on Government Policy. This event is open for all from this Sector to send representatives to.
Should you wish to attend, please notify your interest by email on barrie@livingwelltrust.org.uk Further details of this planned event will be notified closer to the time. (Of necessity this event is dependent upon the voting schedule of the House of Commons.)
International Youth Work Workshop Series
Thanks to funding secured from the British Council’s Training & Co-
Each of the workshops is focused on a theme and includes:
Are you ready?: -
A workshop to gain an understanding of the Youth in Action programme and the benefits of international youth work, in particular Action 1.
Promoting Youth in Action with young people with Disabilities – Wed 22nd September 2010, 10am to 4pm at The Gateway, Warrington
A workshop to ensure that all participants gain an understanding of the YIA programme and the benefits of international work
Demystifying Democracy Projects: -
If you are interested in attending one or more of the above workshops, please complete the attached booking form and return to Sharon@nwrywu.org.uk
Deadline for receipt of booking forms is Friday 27th August 2010 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Deadline for receipt of booking forms is Friday 27th August 2010 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Dates for your diary