West Lancashire Council for Voluntary Service

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West Lancs Food Growing and Allotment Day | Print |  Email
West Lancs CVS are holding a West Lancashire Community Food Growing and Allotment Day at the Ecumenical Centre in Skelmersdale [opposite the Concourse Shopping Centre on Northway] on Saturday afternoon, March 13th.  The event start at 1pm and will finish about 4pm.  This event will be of interest to all those who currently have an interest in community food growing and those who have an allotment or those who are aspiring to have one.  For more information please click here or contact Martin Trengrove on 01695 733737.
 
Free CVS Funding Workshop | Print |  Email

A free CVS Funding Workshop event is being held on Tuesday 16th March from 10am til 1pm at The Ecumenical Centre, Northway, Skelmersdale

Funders confirmed so far include:  

  • Heritage Lottery
  • Community Foundation for Merseyside (Grassroots & Comic Relief)
  • Help Direct (Small Sparks)
  • The Co-operative

There will be funding presentations, networking opportunities, information stalls, one to one advice and a free lunch!

NB a returnable £10 booking fee is required to confirm your place.  For more information please contact Catherine Cosslett on 01695 733737 or download the booking form here

 

 
Young Peoples Service What's On | Print |  Email

Lancashire County Council Young People’s Service has produced A Guide to What’s On in West Lancs... January - March 2010 

 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 January 2010 10:57 )
 
Children and Young People's Network | Print |  Email

Cerys Smye-Rumsby has been working with voluntary groups in West Lancashire who work with children and young people.  The network is growing in size, and meets quarterly to share information and give mutual support.  Members run groups in churches, community centres and with the uniformed organisations.  There are links to the West Lancashire Children’s Trust and Young People’s Service and members receive regular email updates on vital information such as funding and training.

If you would like to join, contact Cerys on 01695 733737.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 January 2010 19:37 )
 
Information on Vetting and Barring | Print |  Email

Please click on the link below for more information from the Home Office on the Vetting and Barring Scheme - Frequently Asked Questions

vettingISA-FAQs.pdf 

The government also published a 'Vetting and barring myth buster'. It gives examples of when registration is not required, focusing on areas highlighted by the media in recent months, in particular personal and family arrangements.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 23 February 2010 13:40 )
 
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