Meet. Learn. Share. Grow Your Charity Online Events Join us for the next in a series of weekly webinars for charities via Google+ hangout: Introduction to Video Editing

Editing is the final link in the chain when using video, it's where you shape your story and can make the difference between a good and a great video. This webinar is designed as an introduction to Non-Linear Editing.  It will provide an overview of the types of editing software available, the basic principles of editing, and provide some tips on shooting material that is intended to be edited.

Details Register Date Wednesday 6th November Time 12.30pm LocationGrow Your Charity Online Google+ Page

Grow Your Charity Online Events We're currently planning events throughout the UK and want to make sure we reach as many charities as possible.  We'd really appreciate if you could just click on the link and tell us which is your closest city. It shouldn't take more than a minute, and will help us to coordinate an event near you. Regards,

FREE SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

MONDAY 11^TH NOVEMBER   5.30pm-8pm at the Mercure Hotel, Church Street, Inverness

with Rene Looper of Tuminds Social Media

Keep up to date with the recent changes on Facebook and learn how to effectively promote your business using social media.

Places are open to staff from businesses within the Inverness City Centre BID area

(Sandwiches & Refreshments included) 

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! (LIMITED SPACES)  Tel: 01463 714550 or email:margaret@inverness.uk.com

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) are rheumatic conditions that can cause severe pain and, left undiagnosed and untreated, GCA can cause blindness. Although the conditions can appear independently of each other, they are somtimes exhibited together. They usually strike people over 50 and are more commonly diagnosed in women. Currently, the only known effective treatment is long term use of corticosteroids.

PMR-GCA Scotland was formed in 2006 because of one person’s desire (Jean Miller) to get more information for herself. Since then it has developed into an organisation that supports both the medical community and sufferers of the condition.

Our principle objectives are to;

·         Provide support and information to people with the condition so they can self manage and access appropriate care services

·         Increase knowledge and awareness within the medical community and general population to support early diagnosis and intervention, facilitating the best possible outcome for the patient

Alongside setting up of the charity, Jean founded a monthly support group in Dundee. This has been appreciated by all who attend however the distance to travel is difficult for some and impossible for others. The charity is now attempting to organise one-off informal meetings across Scotland to see what else can be done. The first will be in Inverness in the new Alzheimer Scotland offices from 12.00 to 16.00 on Tuesday 12th November 2013. There is no fixed agenda; this is not a formal meeting but a way of getting together with others who are coping (or maybe not coping) and trying to figure out what is locally practical.

Whether you are a carer or patient, if you are interested, please do drop in but to help us with numbers, we would be grateful if you would phone our Helpline on 0300 777 5090 or our local contact on 01463 751 248, although just turning up is fine.

For more information please visit our website www.pmrandgca.org.uk or you can email us at info.scotland@pmrandgca.org.uk

2 x Community Health Co-ordinators

North and West Highland (Remote and Rural) Operating Unit

Ref: ES1/13/86

2 x Community Health Co-ordinators (Band 6)

 Wick together with Thurso, & Fort William

Full-time 37.5 hours per week – permanent

Salary £25,783 to £34,530 per annum

This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone with a health, social care, community development or other related background to work with specific communities to help reduce health inequalities.  These new posts will appeal to someone with experience of working with communities in a multi agency setting, using community development methods and approaches.

You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate significant experience in a role that involved working within communities.  You must be able to demonstrate good training and facilitation skills, be self motivated have good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.  You must have excellent communication skills and a good understanding of health inequalities.

A full, current driving licence and use of own car for work purposes is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Jane Groves, Public Health Network Coordinator on 01463 704960.

Application forms available from

Recruitment and Employment Services Section,

Human Resource Services, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, IV2 3UJ

or Email:  nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.net

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms –

12 noon on Friday 8^th November 2013

Voluntary Health Scotland
Learning to Lead in Health
14 November 2013
Edinburgh

A 1 day taster programme exploring leadership skills and strategies for working in partnership with statutory bodies.

For more information please contact Lesley Munro 0131 474 6187.

www.theacademy-ssea.org
www.vhscotland.org.uk

Third Sector Summit 2013

21 November 2013 | FREE | #TSS13
John McIntyre Centre | Edinburgh | View map
The second Third Sector Summit is packed with events and workshops relevant to the diverse organisations that make up the third sector in Scotland.
If you have any questions about the Third Sector Summit, please contact us events@scvo.org.uk or 0131 474 6150.

christmas break

Hi Folks,

Signpost will shut from end of play on the 24/12/13 and re-open on 6/1/14,Sandy, as usual, will make arrangements for cover for anyone with an emergency.

Llyods TSB Foundation

Llyods TSB Foundation for Scotland.We were originally having a funding surgery in Inverness on 16th September but had to cancel it because of lack of interest. Rather than not do one at all for charities in the area we have re-organised it for 11th November. Any help you could give us in publicising this with local charities would be very welcome.

If there is any more info you need do just let me know.

Many thanks,

Regional Training
Headway are committed to raising awareness of the
difficulties facing people who suffer brain injuries and their
carers, and improve the knowledge and skills of people
working with them. To do this we provide training in these issues to
professionals, volunteers, carers and survivors.
The training is designed to be interactive and engaging to ensure delegates
reach the learning outcomes.
Understanding Brain Injury
This interactive workshop will give delegates solid foundation knowledge of
brain injury and its effects on the survivor and their carers/family.

It not only goes through mechanisms, classifications and causes of brain injury
but enables the delegates to work more effectively with survivors by
developing strategies to enable them to communicate and adapt their
working practices.
Date
The Understanding Brain Injury will be running on
 Thursday 21st
 November 2013 - Inverness
How to book
The workshop is free for Headway staff/volunteers and £90 + VAT per day for
professionals and others. There is a £5 per place discount for bookings of four
delegates or more.
To book a place on either of the courses please simply fill out an online
booking form at http://www.headway.org.uk/training-booking-form.aspx

Regional Training

Headway are committed to raising awareness of the difficulties facing people who suffer brain injuries and their carers, and improve the knowledge and skills of people working with them. To do this we provide training in these issues to professionals, volunteers, carers and survivors.

The training is designed to be interactive and engaging to ensure delegates reach the learning outcomes.

Understanding Brain Injury This interactive workshop will give delegates solid foundation knowledge of brain injury and its effects on the survivor and their carers/family.

It not only goes through mechanisms, classifications and causes of brain injury but enables the delegates to work more effectively with survivors by developing strategies to enable them to communicate and adapt their working practices.

Date

The Understanding Brain Injury will be running on Thursday 21^st November 2013 – Inverness

How to book

The workshop is free for Headway staff/volunteers and £90 + VAT per day for professionals and others. There is a £5 per place discount for bookings of four delegates or more.

To book a place on either of the courses please simply fill out an online booking form at http://www.headway.org.uk/training-booking-form.aspx

For further details on this and other courses please contact: The Training Administrator on 0115 924 0800 or email: training.admin@headway.org.uk

LOCAL CHARITIES INVITED TO TALK FUNDING

Local charities are being offered the chance to talk funding with Llyods TSB Foundation for Scotland.  The Foundation is particularly keen to hear from charities working in Inverness and the surrounding areas which benefit disadvantaged people in our society and which are looking for funding.

The advice surgery will provide a chance for representatives of registered charities to discuss potential projects towards which the Foundation may be able to provide financial support.  Foundation staff will give tips on filling in the application form and advice on the kind of projects that may be funded.  One-to-one appointments with a member of the Foundation’s staff are available at Inshes Church.

Mary Craig OBE, The Foundation’s Chief Executive , said “This is the perfect opportunity for groups to get some advice and still have time to apply for our next funding deadline on 18^th November.  We’ll be able to make sure charities understand our application process as well as providing tailored advice about how each charity’s work might fit with the type of work we fund.”

To make a 45-minute appointment for a one-to-one consultation with one of the Foundation’s staff it is necessary to book in advance by calling 0131 444 4020.

Wanted Volunteer Drivers. Inverness Voluntary Transport Scheme.

Partnership for the well being is a registered charity who run the Inverness Voluntary Transport Scheme. Volunteers are recruited to transport clients in their own car to regular sessions at local facilities such  as day care centers. The only cost is time as all mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

LOCAL CHARITIES INVITED TO TALK FUNDING

Local charities are being offered the chance to talk funding with Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland. An advice surgery will be held on 11th November and the Foundation is particularly keen to hear from charities working in Inverness and the surrounding areas which benefit disadvantaged people in our society and which are looking for funding.

The advice s...urgery will provide a chance for representatives of registered charities to discuss potential projects towards which the Foundation may be able to provide financial support. Foundation staff will give tips on filling in the application form and advice on the kind of projects that may be funded. One-to-one appointments with a member of the Foundation’s staff are available at Inshes Church.

Mary Craig OBE, the Foundation’s Chief Executive, said: “This is the perfect opportunity for groups to get some advice and still have time to apply for our next funding deadline on 18th November. We’ll be able to make sure charities understand our application process as well as providing tailored advice about how each charity’s work might fit with the type of work we fund.”

To make a 45-minute appointment for a one-to-one consultation with one of the Foundation’s staff it is necessary to book in advance by calling 0131 444 4020.

For further information contact Catriona Henderson on 0131 444 4023.

Living it Up Highland - looking for COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT AND EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR

The Highland Third Sector Partnership on behalf of

Living it Up Highland

COMMUNITY RECRUITMENT AND EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR

(£17,991 – 35 hrs) fixed term for 12 months

Living it Up Highland are looking for an energetic, informed, community focused individual who understands and values the contribution modern technology can make to the management and delivery of our own health and well being services.  You must feel comfortable engaging people, have good communication skills and be IT literate.  Experience organising events or community activities would be useful, also experience working with volunteers and acress sectors.  Access to your own transport will be necessary.

DEADLINE FRIDAY 25^TH OCTOBER

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD 7^TH NOVEMBER

For more details and an application pack please contact the Highland Third Sector Partnership on 01349 864 289 oe email info@htspinterface.org.uk

Just Enterprise - procurement event in Elgin

Just Enterprise

We still have limited availability for the procurement event we are running at Elgin Youth Cafe on Tuesday 22nd October 2013

This FREE full day event is aimed at third sector organisations who have little knowledge or exper...ience of tendering for public sector contracts and who want to gain a basic understanding of where to find tenders and how to complete them. The event will be delivered by Just Enterprise procurement professionals and will include Q&A sessions and some group work. Content will include:

Why consider tendering

Where to find opportunities

Terminology and how the tender process works

The buyer’s perspective

Top tips for a good tender

Evaluation & scoring process

Venue: Elgin Youth Café (Inkwell Room), Francis Place, Elgin, IV30 1LQ

Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2013

Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm

To book your delegate place:

Visit https://justenterprise.org/tendering_form.php?form=A to complete the on-line booking form or telephone Just Enterprise direct on 0141 425 2939

Please note that delegate places are allocated on a first come, first served basis and availability is limited so please book early to secure your place!

Emma Stratton

Just Enterprise Support

0141 425 2939

Getting Our Priorities Right - Working with Parental Substance Misuse Training - 24th and 25th October 2013 - FOR DISSEMINATION

Just a reminder that the next Getting Our Priorities Right course will take place on 24^th and 25^th October 2013 in Inverness.

The course is suitable for anyone working with children, families or individuals dealing with parental substance misuse. This includes those working in adult services. The programme is attached for your information.

Getting Our Priorities Right

Programme

Day 1

10.00		Welcome and Introductions – -          Setting the Scene -          The Getting Our Priorities Right Document -          Children Affected By Parental Substance Misuse (CAPSM) -          A ‘Whole Family’ Approach -          Understanding the Recovery Agenda
10.15		Understanding Drug & Alcohol Misuse -          What is Drug & Alcohol ‘Misuse’? -          The effects of Drug and Alcohol Misuse
11.15		Break
11.30		Pre-conception and Pregnancy -          Contraceptive advice and support -          Alcohol use in pregnancy -          Drug use in pregnancy -
11.30		Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
12.30		Lunch
1.15		Assessing Risk and Need: Impact of parental substance misuse on children aged 5-16 years -          Education and learning -          Building relationships -          Young carers -          Health and wellbeing
2.30		Working with children aged 5-16 years -          Risk taking behaviour -          Young carers -          Puberty -          Relationships -          Health and wellbeing
4.00		Breaking the Cycle -          Generational substance misuse -          Early intervention -          Positive role models
4.30		Close

CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE

  Getting it Right in Child Protection: An introduction 

This short course is a basic introduction to Practice Guidance and Child Protection for all staff,   including volunteers, who have any contact with children and families.  The course is provided in a range of locations and is open to early year’s workers, sports and leisure groups, religious groups etc. free of charge.Wed 23^rd Oct 2013         The Hub (Youth Club), Aviemore                6.45pm – 9.45pm

Mon 28^th Oct 2013         Charleston Academy, Inverness                 FULL

Wed 30^th Oct 2013          Craigmonie Centre, Glenurquhart High

                                          School, Drumnadrochit                                          6.30pm – 9.30pm

Mon 4^th Nov 2013           The Education Centre, Castle Street,        6.30pm – 9.30pm

                                          Dingwall  Please book online via our website at www.kcs-highland.org.uk.If you do not have internet access call Dawn Lawless on 07547 390105.Any other enquiries please email:  highlandkcs@gmail.com

  

                    

Inverness Green Gym Programme

October-December 2013

October activities

© BTCV 2004  Reg. Charity England: 261009, Scotland: SC039302,  Conservation Centre, Balby Road, Doncaster DN4 0RH  Green Gym is a Registered Trade Mark of BTCV.

Please be advised that on occasions there may be a change to the day's activities. Please contact the office on Mondays to confirm task/ book place. On most GG days we will also be running a wildlife audit on the sites we're working on.

Wed 2^nd   –      Culloden Battlefield

                        Restoration of the battlefield

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 9^th –        Merkinch Nursery School (tbc)

                        Garden tidy up

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 16^th –      Torvean Quarry

                        Vegetation clearance

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 23^rd --     Hawthorn Project

                        Gardening

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 30^th --     REAL project

                        Organic food growing

                        Work Club (pm)   

Green Gym Work Club:

© 2013 The Conservation Volunteers, Reg charity 261009 (England), SCO39302 (Scotland), Sedum House, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB, Green Gym is a Registered Trade Mark of TCV.

There is the opportunity to join our work club in the afternoon, where you can get help and support with moving towards employment (CVs, applications, job search, etc). The work club will run from 1:30pm until 3:30pm at the Spectrum Centre. Please bring packed lunch.

November activities

Wed 6^th   –      REAL project

                        Organic food growing

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 13^th   –    Hawthorn Project

                        Gardening

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 20^th   –    Corbett Centre Garden

                        Garden tidy up

                        Work Club (pm)

          

Wed 27^th   –    Culloden Battlefield

                        Restoration of the battlefield

                        Work Club (pm)

Further info:

Please be advised that on occasions there may be a change to the day’s activities. Please contact the office on Mondays to confirm task/ book a place on the minibus.

December activities

Wed 4^th   –      REAL project

                        Organic food growing

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 11^th –      Hawthorn Project

                        Gardening

                        Work Club (pm)

Wed 18^th   –    Culloden Woods

                        Healthy walk

                        Work Club (pm)

Meeting point:

9:45am at Inverness library

10am at Merkinch Turning Circle

Carr Gomm

Carr Gomm:Volunteer opportunist for a sale assistant in our Inverness shop,Hours are 9.30 - 1pm, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, May be you could help out during school holidays, Drivers also needed.