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Supporting Faith Based Social Action
in the East of England
Supporting Faith Based Social Action
in the East of England

Events and training
Please also see the events mentioned by users of this site on the Noticeboard.

Free Faiths IT Helpline for the East of England

To support faith and inter faith groups who want to overcome IT barriers, the East of England Faiths Council has teamed up with i-TRUST — a social enterprise specialising in support for voluntary bodies — to provide straightforward, personal advice on IT.
 

If you need assistance, advice or training, call 07865 971221 between 10am and 12 noon Mondays and Thursdays, and between 3pm and 5pm Tuesdays. Send email queries to faithsIThelp@i-trust.org.uk
 

Empowerment Learning FREE event - 10 March, Ely

9.30am, Kempton Room, The Maltings, Ely The Regional Empowerment Partnership have developed an exciting and interactive programme that will provide you with plenty of networking opportunities on current community engagement and empowerment issues.
 
To book contact: Joanna Reynolds on 01223 484644 or email joannareynolds@eeda.org.uk
 

Luton Exchange Visit & Connecting Communities conference - 15th March

This day conference is taking place at at Chaul End Community Centre, Luton, LU4 8QN.
 
The Regional Empowerment Partnership together with Luton Borough Council Community Services team and partners is pleased to invite you to the above visit and conference to hear about the good work that is taking place in Luton on the Empowerment agenda. There will be site visits in the morning to two community projects and during the afternoon a series of interactive workshops.
 
During the day you will hear about how neighbourhood governance working can support community development and involvement across the community - the Luton in Harmony programme, and the important the role that culture and faith groups can play in community cohesion.
 
This is a free event and we still have a few places remaining - places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
 
To book your place, please contact Lucy Bigam, Project Coordinator, Inspire East on 01223 484644 or email empowerment@inspire-east.org.uk


 

EEFC Community Leaders Support Group (CLSG) FREE seminars

  • Cambridge, Thursday 18 March IT and Data Protection
  • Braintree, Tuesday 23 March Media Relations
  • Norwich, Thursday 25 March Meeting Community Needs/Finding Funding
     
    In response to feedback and requests we are holding three FREE seminars:
    The first seminar is in Cambridge on Thursday 18 March focusing on getting the most out of your IT.
    The second seminar in Braintree on Tuesday 23 March will be a media workshop and will include talks and interactive sessions with professional communication advisers.
    The third seminar in Norwich on Thursday 25 March will focus on how your group can assess and respond effectively to local community needs and will be led by experts in the field. An optional afternoon session will focus on funding sources and applications.
     
    For more information or to book a place please contact EEFC on 01223 421606 or email eefc@cambcatalyst.co.uk by 12 March.
     

    Akashi: Many Voices One World Festival, celebrating faith, community and low carbon living! Sunday 21st March, from 2 - 6

    We have a wonderful programme of events planned, including

  • keynote speech from Ashok Sinha, Director of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition
  • African and Indian dance performances
  • singing and dance workshops
  • a Faiths and Climate Change discussion with panellists from the major faiths in Cambridge
  • films, carbon reduction activities and competitions
  • delicious food on sale
  • activities for children - and much else besides
     
    More information on the website at www.akashi.org.uk
     
    It is all free, and will be taking place at Hills Road 6th Form College, entrance via Purbeck Road. (If you need to come by car, some parking is available on site. Otherwise the nearest parking is at the Cambridge Leisure Park).
     
    It isn’t essential to register in advance, but if you prefer to or have any questions, please email: info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org or phone 01223 971353, alternatively, just turn up on the day! All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
     
    Siobhan, Tina, Sally, Naima and the Akashi Project volunteer team
     

    Positive Impacts Project Conference, 10.00 am - 6.00 pm on 26 March – Ipswich

    Part of a Migrant Impact Fund project looking at the positive impact of migration to Norfolk and Suffolk. There will be talks, information, videos of migrant experiences across the area, drama and workshops. The conference is being held at Trinity Park Ipswich, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8HU
     

    For more information and booking, please contact Cheryl Phillips 01473 408111 or email cheryl@iscre.org.uk
     

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