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Free Employability Training

Details: Wednesday, 17 August 2011 15:08; Corinne Walton

Do you need to develop essential skills that will help you get a job?

The Derwentside Council for Voluntary Services (DCVS) is working in partnership with New College Durham to provide free 'Routes into Employment' training that will help individuals develop their skills and knowledge to maximise their chances of employment. By attending this free training, individuals can gain qualifications in First Aid, Health and Safety and Manual Handling.

You are eligible to attend this training if you are:

A lone parent, or
Claiming Incapacity Benefit, or
On no benefits, or
Aged 18-24 yrs old - and unemployed for 6 months or less, or
Aged 25 yrs plus - and unemployed for 18 months or less

During the training, you will be provided with help in accessing work experience/volunteering opportunities, help with Jobsearch i.e. CV writing, preparing for interview and making job applications.

The training is being held on 28th, 29th and 30th September 2011 from 9.30am to 4.30pm each day in Glenroyd House, Medomsley Road, Consett. DH8 5HL. You must be able to attend all three days of the training.

Places on the training are limited and must be booked with DCVS in advance by telephoning 01207 593441.

The Rotary Club of Consett

Details: Tuesday, 09 August 2011 16:21; Corinne Walton

The Rotary Club of Consett meets every Tuesday at 6.30pm in the Kings Restaurant, Shotley Bridge and new members are always welcome. The Rotary Club keeps everyone updated about their events and projects through their regular Rotary Community Bulletins so keep your eyes peeled for these in your local area.

The Club have been working hard over the past year to arrange a number of popular annual events including Annual Cricket Day and Annual Charity Golf Day (which raised £9,000 last year - great news!). Further details about these two events can be found in the 'Events' section of the website.

The Rotary Club of Consett also have their own dedicated website which you can visit if you would like more information about the Club, where the Club is based, its projects and events. You can visit their website using the address below:

www.rotaryconsett.freeuk.com

Public Rep Board Vacancy

Details: Wednesday, 03 August 2011 14:12; Corinne Walton

The Derwent Valley Partnership Board has 21 members, 7 public representatives, 7 Elected representatives and 7 partner representatives. The Board are the decision makers within the Partnership structure and meet regularly to progress issues and allocate funding to local projects.

Unfortunately, one of the public representatives has recently left the Board which means the Derwent Valley Partnership now has a vacancy. If you would like to express an interest in applying for the position of public representative, please contact a member of the AAP Team on 03000 260 725 to obtain an expression of interest form. The deadline for completed expression of interest forms is Friday 9th September.

Sport and Physical Activity Awards

Details: Monday, 08 August 2011 10:46; Corinne Walton

Leisureworks will be hosting their annual Sports and Physical Activity Awards on the evening of Friday 16th September 2011 at the Empire Theatre in Consett. There is still time for local residents and sports clubs to nominate as part of this award scheme. The awards highlight the achievements of local people in sport and physical activity including coaches, schools, volunteers, clubs, performers and participants.

Please take this opportunity to highlight the excellent work that goes in to the local area. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 31st August 2011. Full information, nomination forms and nomination criteria can be found at www.leisureworks.net

If you have any queries please contact Ed Hendrikson on 01207 218528 or e-mail Ed at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Free training for community groups

Details: Wednesday, 03 August 2011 14:01; Corinne Walton

The Durham Rural Community Council (DRCC), with partners in Northumberland and Tees Valley, has secured funding from the Big Lottery Fund to deliver free training courses. The project will help management committees in community buildings to learn about financial management and easy accounting.

The free courses will be run in September so if you think your community group would benefit from the training, please contact Carl Marshall on 01207 529621 or e-mail Carl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Further courses may also be arranged at a later date subject to demand.