Over 60’s Friendship lunch in Stanford Dingley
Calling all volunteers that provide food at events like community BBQ’s, cake sales, PTA’s church fetes etc. Come get your level 1 Introductory Certificate in Food Safety
Community learning is fun, motivating and helps ensure your reach your goal!
Achieve an Introductory Certificate in food safety equivalent to a level 1 qualification. Certified by the CIEH (chartered institute of environmental health)
Suitable for anyone who works/volunteers in a food environment occasionally. For example, those helping at cake sales, scout camps, PTA fundraisers and church fetes.
£20 CCB/CBAS members, £30 volunteers, £50 for those training for paid work
Sat 11 May 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
St. James’ Church Centre, Church Lane, Finchampstead, RG40 4LU. Places must be booked:
https://ccberks.wufoo.com/forms/zug1hxk0lyx5ci/
Your skilled trainer Ally has a post graduate diploma in dietetics, 25 years’ experience of working in the food sector, an affiliate member of the CIEH and a registered trainer with the CIEH.
Why not train with a friend/colleague – it makes learning more enjoyable and it is great to share your experience.
Free Emergency Life Support Skills & Defib Training in Earley
Free Emergency Life Skills & Defibrillator training taking place on Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm in St Nicholas Centre, Earley.
Places are limited and booked on a first come, first served basis. To book your place please click here: https://ccberks.wufoo.com/forms/emergency-life-support-skills-defib-earley/
Free Introduction to Community Organising Workshop taking place in Wokingham Borough
This fun, energetic, FREE course introduces you to Community Organising – the work of bring people together to take action around their common concerns and overcome social injustice. Community Organisers reach out and listen, connect and motivate people to build their collective power.
Date: Friday 10th May, Arborfield Green Community Centre
Refreshments and a sandwich lunch will be provided.
This whole day training event is facilitated by independent charity CCB and run by Community Organisers. It is supported by Wokingham Borough Adult Community Learning.
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ORGANISING?
When communities work together, the possibilities for positive change are endless. Community organising is the work of bringing people together to take action around their common concerns and overcome social injustice. Community organisers reach out and listen, connect and motivate people to build their collective power. When people are organised, communities get heard and power begins to shift creating real change for good.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
This one-day course is an introduction to community organising as a process which can reach out and bring people together to form stronger relationships and develop community activities together. Community organisers do not do things on behalf of people but motivate and facilitate people to make small and powerful changes locally and for wider social change.
During this course you will explore:
- What community organising is
- The importance of listening to build relationships and uncover issues
- Power in communities and why it matters
- How to motivate people to take action
- How to take your next steps in community organising & social action
Reccomendations
CCB facilitated this course in June 2018 and learners there had a really positive experience. Comments included:
‘It was a really welcoming environment. I enjoyed the interaction and participatory way of learning and it gave me a fresh perspective.’
‘I really enjoyed finding out about the structure of community organising and the concept of listening at different levels.’
BOOKING
This course is FREE to attend but places are limited so we will charge a £10 administration fee if you fail to attend the course. To book your place please click this link: https://ccberks.wufoo.com/forms/introduction-to-community-organisers-arborfield/
Five a Day Market Garden – fantastic opportunity to join the team.
Spring has sprung! The daffodils are still filling the garden with colour, and the broad beans are in flower.
Would you like to work at Five a Day ? They are recruiting a Project Coordinator (or two job-sharing). Here’s the role description Five a Day Project coordinator March 2019
It’s a wonderful job looking after the garden and working with the different groups who visit. This is an ideal role for someone with horticultural therapy skills and experience. Further details can be found on their website, by click here.
