Events
Social Policy Cluster Group meeting
8June
20128th June 2012
The Derby and Derbyshire social policy cluster group meet to discuss areas of common concern and work together to tackle exclusion, injustice and poverty.
Contact Kris Ambler for more information about this work.
Making Money Work for You: Exploring financial issues with 11-19 year olds
13June
201213th June 2012
Masson Mill, Derby Road, Matlock Bath
The course will enable staff to develop an awareness of different aspects of finance that are relevant to young people. Participants will experience activities that use real life financial skills, which will enable young people to make informed choices about money.
Service User Forum
15June
201215th June 2012
A forum that draws on the collective experience and views of service users from across Derbyshire, this event aims to provide a platform to better engage with service users and address any issues/concerns they may raise.
Venue: TBC More than one event may be held to cover as many districts as possible
(Date is indicative at this time)
For more information contact admin.support@advicederbyshire.org
Open Farm Event
17June
201217th June 2012
11am - 3pm
Venue: Holly House Farm, Shottle. Nr. Belper, Derbyshire
This is an ideal opportunity for those who don't ordinarily get access to farms to come and have a look around, meet lots of members of the farming community and learn about food production. Holly House Farm is a dairy farm and the farmer is producing organic milk for the Olympics via McDonalds.
The event is suitable for all the family and donations go to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). There will be various demonstrations throughout the day, including vintage tractors and light refreshments will be available.
For more information Milly Wastie on 07525 323450 or email milly.wastie@rabi.org.uk
Get Connected Social Media Training
25June
201225th June 2012
These FREE sessions are aimed at beginners and will take you through the practical aspects of setting up and using Twitter and/or Facebook. These short, focused sessions will also cover the dos and don'ts of social media and how you can harness the power of social media to campaign effectively, fundraise and make yourself heard.
The session will appeal to anyone, but particularly those who have a role in social policy, campaigning, fundraising or management.
Places are limited to 10 attendees and only one per organisation. Priority will be given to AD members and advice sector workers in the first instance.
You can book your place on either the AM or PM session by completing the online form. Places will be allocated on a first come basis.
The Future of Debt Advice and Debt Management Conference
28June
201228th June 2012
Would you like to hear how the Money Advice Service's plans for coordinating and funding debt advice will affect your organisation? Find out at this upcoming Westminster Briefing event, which will include a presentation from Paul Frost (Debt Advice Programme Manager, Money Advice Service).
Venue: Westminster
