This is an update on discussions with the Council about new ways of working with the third sector, and next steps, as part of an ongoing dialogue with Council Chief Executive Martin Reeves and Director of Community Services Brian Walsh.

There is now just one week left for communities in the region to put in their bids to win up to £50,000 Lottery funding in The People's Millions 2010.

Entries into the TV contest, which awards funding to communities to improve facilities or help people get more enjoyment from their local area, must be received by noon 14 May 2010.

Smoke Free are pleased to offer the following Level 2 training session which will enable you to deliver a one to one Stop Smoking Service.

• Training will be held on 10th and 11th May

• St Peter’s Centre Charles Street Hillfields CV1 5NP 

Three providers in different fields have raised with VAC their concerns over the use of ‘call-off'-type commissioning frameworks for work previously funded through block contracts. Whereas block contracts guarantee a level of income, call-off frameworks pay for outputs based on actual usage.

Thursday 27th May, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Warwick Road United Reformed Church

Wednesday 19th May, 10.15am-12.30pm, Warwick Road United Reformed Church

The Heart of England Community Foundation is holding a Presentation and Workshop on the Grassroots Warwickshire Fund at:

St Nicholas Community Centre,
Vicarage Street, Nuneaton
on:
Friday 21st May at 10 am followed by Lunch

Coventry Partnership have devised a training programme on the theme of safeguarding adults.

Please see the attached training schedule and booking form.

For course bookings and enquiries please contact Kate Routh on 024 7652 7516 or kate.routh@coventry.gov.uk

The current financial climate and the cuts and efficiency savings still to come are worrying for many people.

VAC's latest provider seminar on 21 April gave providers the opportunity to share their experience and views on the opportunities and challenges personalisation presents.