BAVO is raising awareness of the need to end male violence against women.
White Ribbon Day is marked around the world is the largest global initiative to end male violence against women by calling on men to take action to make a difference.
On White Ribbon Day Thursday 25 November, and the 16 days to end violence against women that follow, we are asking people in their communities, organisations and workplaces, to come together, and say ‘no’ to violence against women.
Because of thousands of people like you we are able to get the message out that men’s violence against women and girls must end. And that all men can make a difference. #AllMenCan is our leading message this year. It was developed for us in March when the murder of Sarah Everard brought women’s experience of men’s violence to the forefront of everyone’s minds. It also opened up so many conversations about men taking action and making a stand. As we move towards the end of the year we want as many men as possible to think carefully and make the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
People are invited to wear a White Ribbon and make the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/promise
Some starter ideas:
How many people can you get to wear a white ribbon – Everyone in your workplace? All your friends?
Be active on social media follow us and spread the word using #WhiteRibbon #AllMenCan #MakeThePromise
Find out about becoming a White Ribbon accredited or supporter organisation
Download – Donate -Display the White Ribbon Promise Poster in English and Welsh
For further information, go to White Ribbon website.
Follow White Ribbon UK on twitter: @WhiteRibbon_UK.
Foundations for the third sector (F4S3) is an induction programme for people who have recently started working in the voluntary sector; new entrants, recent college graduates, those who have made a career change, or volunteered for 18 months or less.
A free pilot course will provide new volunteers and staff with a complete understanding of how the voluntary sector functions and includes:
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The programme is made up of four modules, each of which consists of two classroom workshops, two recorded webinars and two live webinars. It has been designed to encourage learners to incorporate the learning from the workshops in their daily work through practical examples, case studies, research, and presentations. As learners complete each level of the programme, they will earn a digital badge.
The course is made up of four one day classroom workshops, followed by four one-hour recorded webinars and four one-hour live webinars. There are also assessments to complete.
Module 1
Thursday 20 January 2022 – Cardiff | 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 25 January 2022 – Online | 1 hour
Module 2
Thursday 27 January 2022 – Cardiff | 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 1 February 2022 – Online | 1 hour
Module 3
Thursday 3 February 2022 – Cardiff | 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 8 February 2022 – Online | 1 hour
Module 4
Thursday 10 February 2022 – Cardiff | 9.30am to 5pm
Tuesday 15 February 2022 – Online | 1 hour
HOW TO TAKE PART – PILOT STUDY
The pilot training programme will be delivered in Wales during early 2022. To register your interest in the programme please email training@wcva.cymru. Closing date Friday 10 December 2021.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated following the closing date. You will be asked to confirm that you can commit to completing all modules and assessment. You will need to complete assessments before attending the live webinars.
Visit the WCVA website for further information on the F4S3 project.
Following a break last year due to the pandemic, the South Wales Third Sector Law and Governance Conference is back! Taking place online with five sessions over four days, the free event covers: GDPR, Sustainability, Cyber Security and Hybrid Working; and offers time to network with attendees and ask questions of the expert speakers. BAVO, along with NPTCVS, CAVS and SCVS are delighted to again work with Bevan Buckland LLP and JCP Solicitors to bring you the fifth annual South Wales Third Sector Law & Governance Conference.
Click here to download the brochure, which includes details and session timings
*The first 50 to register for this free event on or before the 24th October 2021 will receive a breakfast box to kickstart the week!
The sessions are suitable for Trustees, CEO’s, paid workers and volunteers in the voluntary and community sector, and will build your knowledge to help your organisation be more resilient and able to cope in this changing landscape.
To book, please click to register via Eventbrite
Bookings close Friday 29th October 2021.
For further information, please contact Lewis Turner on 01792 410100 or email lewis.turner@bevanbuckland.co.uk.
Senedd Insight’s ‘Achieving Racial Equality in Wales Digital Conference: Access, Representation and Workplace Inclusion’
Broadcast live – Friday 22 October 2021 from 9.30am – 3.35pm
The conference will explore the Welsh Government’s ambition for an anti-racist Wales by 2030, the Race Equality Action Plan (REAP) and how public, private and third sector organisations can create anti-racist workplaces.
You will learn how to increase access to employment, drive ethnic representation in the workplace and foster cultures of belonging.
Confirmed speakers:
Benefits of attending:
You can download their agenda here
Pay online and receive a further 10% off.
If giving is in your blood, please help as every drop counts!
If you are fit and well please click on the link below to book a convenient day and time.
At present there is only 3% of the population who donate blood and the Welsh Blood Service need all the help and support of the communities to make the collection days a success.
The blood service needs to collect 350 units every day to supply the 20 Welsh Hospitals in Wales and at times this can be extremely challenging. One blood donation could potentially save three people or six premature babies.
The Welsh Blood Service will be at:
Ibis Court (Downstairs Room), Best Western Heronston Hotel – Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF35 5AW
Tuesday 27 July 2021 from 10am – 12.30pm and 2 – 5.30pm
Wednesday 28 July 2021 from 9.30am – 12.30pm and 2 – 5pm
Click here to make an appointment.
Please note that there will be NO walk-in slots available.
For further details visit www.welsh-blood.org.uk or T: 0800 25 2266.
Here’s a summer sizzler of a treat for those of you still in work, having waved the rest of the team off on holiday… a Dewis Masterclass. What better way of spending a summer afternoon?!
This online session will offer a fresh look at Dewis and the potential it has for the advice sector. It will give clients ready access to information and advice, facilitating referrals between organisations and supporting the role of the Regional Advice Networks.
It will also get down to bucket and spade practicalities, giving you top tips on how to ensure that your Dewis listing:
You can find full details of the event complete with booking process, here
If you are registering your service on Dewis, don’t forget to upload to the voluntary sector resource too. https://en.infoengine.cymru
Versus Arthritis is holding a virtual information dayon 14 July 2021 to raise awareness of arthritis conditions and the services that they provide to support people with arthritis in the community.
They support people with almost 200 conditions, such as lupus, gout, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis and many more. Arthritis can affect all aspects of a person’s life.
Their event has been split into two sessions, as listed below:
12.30-1.15pm
Event for professionals – This event is tailored towards health care professionals or anyone who works in a role where they are supporting people living with long term arthritis conditions.
1.30-3pm
Event for people with arthritis – This event is tailored towards people living with arthritis conditions.
You are, of course, more than welcome to attend both events. The presentations are the same, they are just tailored to meet needs of those in attendance. The afternoon session will also include a chair based exercise taster and information from the EPP.
For information on how to join, email: m.baxter-thornton@versusarthritis.org or call 07711369456.
Thursday 8 July from 9.30am – 12pm
Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Tondu, Bridgend
Come along to join a walk about the reserve identifying different invasive plants and sharing tips on how to manage them.
There will also be a short session pulling Himalayan Balsam with an opportunity to find out more about how to run your own balsam bash. The session will be lead by Kerry Rogers and colleagues from the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales.
Booking is essential. Please email: helen.bradley@plantlife.org.uk
Are you aged 50 plus? Want to get out of the house, get active and make to new friends to 
improve your wellbeing? Come along to one of our Bridgend Super-Agers actvities!
Enjoy socialising with others, improve your physical and mental wellbeing and make a positive impact on your local community. We are aiming to get you moving on your doorstep by helping you to organise activities in your communities including walking, dance, keep fit, Tai Chi … the list is endless and we would love to hear from you!
Thanks to a successful funding application to the Healthy and Active Fund, there will be activities and more opportunities for you to be active for the next three years!
Mondays:
1 – 2pm – Walking meet up in Maesteg
2.30 – 3.30pm – Tai Chi at Westward Community Centre, Cefn Glas Bridgend
Tuesdays:
10 – 11am – Tai Chi at St Marys Nolton Church, Bridgend (outdoor / indoor session- weather dependant)
Wednesdays:
10 – 11am – Zoom Mat Yoga
11am – 12pm – Zoom Tai Chi
11am – 12pm – Tai Chi at William Trigg Community Centre, BlaengarwS
3 – 4pm – Tai Chi at Awel Y Mor Community Centre, Porthcawl
Thursdays:
10 – 11am – Tai Chi at Maesteg RFC
Fridays:
10.30 – 11.30am – Zoom Keep Fit
Afternoon: Tai Chi at Nantymoel Boys and Girls Club, Nantymoel (to be confirmed)
Due to the current Covid guidelines and restrictions on attendance, participants are required to pre-book spaces to ensure they can be accommodated.
For further details and to book your place, please contact Ady, T: 07789 371769 or E: adrienne.hayhoe@bridgend.gov.uk
Tuesday 29 June 2021 from 10am – 8.30pm
Carers Wales is inviting unpaid carers to join them in a celebration of the Mindful activities that they have had on their Me Time sessions and share that experience with other carers who are in the same position.
They will be hosting a full day of activities. Each session is individual and you can join as many or as few as you like. You do not have to commit to the whole day.
The day will look like this:
• 10.00 -11.20 – Relaxation through Dance and Music
• 11.30 -12.50 – Dru Yoga
• 14.30 – 15.50 – Learn to Salsa for beginners
• 16.00 -17.20 – Laughing Yoga
• 17.30 – 18.50 – Zumba for beginners
• 19.00 – 20.20 – Qi Gong Yoga taster
Me Time’ is a chance for unpaid carers to do something for their own enjoyment. These online sessions, funded by the Welsh Government, are a place where carers can get involved in a range of activities and explore new opportunities that they may not be able to do normally. They will be doing all sorts of things ranging from group viewings of the great wonders of the world, to arts, music, physical exercise, relaxation and mindfulness and so much more.
