BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_797_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Energy Events in Weardale: Eastgate X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Did you know renewable e nergy solutions like solar could be owned by you a nd your community?

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These solutions can help reduce your bills\, lowe r carbon emissions and increase energy security ac ross Weardale.

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Wou ld you like to know more?

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Join Weardale Renewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Durham Community Action and the Rural Design Centr e at a series of informal events. You’ll find out how community-owned solar projects like Heights Qu arry solar farm in Eastgate actually work and all the environmental and financial benefits they can generate for local people.

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What to Expect

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A short presentation\, informal di scussion and opportunity to get involved
Option of free energy efficiency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your home
Tea\, coffee and a friendly chat

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Please come along and help us sustain Weardale’s future!

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This event takes place o n Wednesday 24th June 10.00am - 12.00noon at Eastg ate Village Hall\, Eastgate\, Bishop Auckland\, DL 13 2HU

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S paces are limited\, so please book your place toda y and be part of building a shared\, sustainable f uture for County Durham. Pl ease note all sessions cover the same information. If mobility access is required\, we advise attend ing the session at St Anne’s Hall in Wolsingham.

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For any enquir ies\, please email info@durhamcommunityaction.org .uk

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We want you to have a positive experience o f this event. Please tell us about any communicati on\, accessibility or other needs that we should b e aware of.

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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Did you know renewable energy solution s like solar could be owned by you and your commun ity? \n \n \n \n These solutions can help reduce y our bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase en ergy security across Weardale. \n \n \n \n Would y ou like to know more?\n \n \n \n Join Weardale Ren ewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Durham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informa l events. You’ll find out how community-owned sola r projects like Heights Quarry solar farm in Eastg ate actually work and all the environmental and fi nancial benefits they can generate for local peopl e. \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n A sh ort presentation\, informal discussion and opportu nity to get involved \n Option of free energy eff iciency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your home \n Tea\, coffee and a friendly chat \n \n \n Plea se come along and help us sustain Weardale’s futur e!\n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wednesday 24th June 10.00am - 12.00noon at Eastgate Village Hall\, Eastgate\, Bishop Auckland\, DL13 2HU\n \n \n \n Spaces are limited\, so please book your pla ce today and be part of building a shared\, sustai nable future for County Durham. Please note all s essions cover the same information. If mobility ac cess is required\, we advise attending the session at St Anne’s Hall in Wolsingham.\n \n \n \n For a ny enquiries\, please email info@durhamcommunityac tion.org.uk (mailto:info@durhamcommunityaction.org .uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive exp erience of this event. Please tell us about any co mmunication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T120000 LOCATION:Eastgate Village Hall Association\n Eastgate\n Bis hop Auckland\, DUR DL13 2HU\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_749_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Engagement - In-Person Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This in-person session is aimed at volunteer led organisations and community groups.

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It will look at why it is important to en gage with your community\, the best ways to comple te research\, using social media to promote your o rganisation and having an engagement plan.\n \n

This event will take place at the Durham Communit y Action offices in Low Willington. \;

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Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \;

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For any quer ies\, please email tara.hallimond@durha mcommunityaction.org.uk

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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Plea se tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.

DESCRIPTION:This in-person session is aimed at volunteer led o rganisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It w ill look at why it is important to engage with you r community\, the best ways to complete research\, using social media to promote your organisation a nd having an engagement plan.\n \n \n \n This even t will take place at the Durham Community Action o ffices in Low Willington. \n \n \n \n Attendance i s free\, although booking in advance is required t o secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\, ple ase email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org .uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.o rg.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive e xperience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T123000 LOCATION:9 St Stephens Court\n Low Willington\n Durham\, DU R DL15 0BF\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=749 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_798_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Energy Events in Weardale: St John's Cha pel X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Did you know renewable ene rgy solutions like solar could be owned by you and your community?

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T hese solutions can help reduce your bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase energy security acro ss Weardale.

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Would you like to know more?

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Join Weardale Renewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Du rham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informal events. You&rsquo\;ll find out how community-owned solar projects like Heigh ts Quarry solar farm in Eastgate actually work and all the environmental and financial benefits they can generate for local people. \;

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What to Expect

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A short presentation\, informal discussion and opportunity to get involve d
~~Option of free energy efficiency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your h ome~~

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Tea\, coffee and a fr iendly chat \;
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Please co me along and help us sustain Weardale&rsquo\;s fut ure!
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This event takes place on Thursday 25th June 10.00 am - 12.00noon at St John'\;s Chapel Town Hall\ , Market Place\, St John'\;s Chapel\, DL13 1QF
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Spaces a re limited\, so please book your place today and b e part of building a shared\, sustainable future f or County Durham. \; \;Please note all sessions cover the same informa tion. If mobility access is required\, we advise a ttending the session at St Anne&rsquo\;s Hall in W olsingham.
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Fo r any enquiries\, please email info@durhamcommuni tyaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Did you know renewable energy solution s like solar could be owned by you and your commun ity? \n \n \n \n These solutions can help reduce y our bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase en ergy security across Weardale. \n \n \n \n Would y ou like to know more?\n \n \n \n Join Weardale Ren ewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Durham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informa l events. You’ll find out how community-owned sola r projects like Heights Quarry solar farm in Eastg ate actually work and all the environmental and fi nancial benefits they can generate for local peopl e. \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n A sh ort presentation\, informal discussion and opportu nity to get involved \n Option of free energy eff iciency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your home \n Tea\, coffee and a friendly chat \n \n \n Plea se come along and help us sustain Weardale’s futur e!\n \n \n \n This event takes place on Thursday 2 5th June 10.00am - 12.00noon at St John's Chapel T own Hall\, Market Place\, St John's Chapel\, DL13 1QF\n \n \n \n Spaces are limited\, so please book your place today and be part of building a shared \, sustainable future for County Durham. Please n ote all sessions cover the same information. If mo bility access is required\, we advise attending th e session at St Anne’s Hall in Wolsingham.\n \n \n \n For any enquiries\, please email info@durhamco mmunityaction.org.uk (mailto:info@durhamcommunitya ction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a pos itive experience of this event. Please tell us abo ut any communication\, accessibility or other need s that we should be aware of.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T120000 LOCATION:St John's Chapel Town Hall\n Market Place\n St Joh n's Chapel\, DUR DL13 1QF\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=798 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_799_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Energy Events in Weardale: Wolsingham X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Did you know renewable ene rgy solutions like solar could be owned by you and your community?
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T hese solutions can help reduce your bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase energy security acro ss Weardale.
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Would you like to know more?
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Join Weardale Renewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Du rham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informal events. You&rsquo\;ll find out how community-owned solar projects like Heigh ts Quarry solar farm in Eastgate actually work and all the environmental and financial benefits they can generate for local people. \;
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What to Expect
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A short presentation\, informal discussion and opportunity to get involve d
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~~Option of free energy efficiency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your h ome~~
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Tea\, coffee and a fr iendly chat \;
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Please co me along and help us sustain Weardale&rsquo\;s fut ure!
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This event takes place on Wednesday 1st July 10.00 am - 12.00noon at St Anne'\;s Hall\, 17 West En d\, Wolsingham\, DL13 3AT
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Spaces are limited\, so please b ook your place today and be part of building a sha red\, sustainable future for County Durham. \; \;Please note all sessi ons cover the same information. If mobility access is required\, we advise attending the session at St Anne&rsquo\;s Hall in Wolsingham.
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For any enquiries\, please email info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We wa nt you to have a positive experience of this event . Please tell us about any communication\, accessi bility or other needs that we should be aware of.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Did you know renewable energy solution s like solar could be owned by you and your commun ity? \n \n \n \n These solutions can help reduce y our bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase en ergy security across Weardale. \n \n \n \n Would y ou like to know more?\n \n \n \n Join Weardale Ren ewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Durham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informa l events. You’ll find out how community-owned sola r projects like Heights Quarry solar farm in Eastg ate actually work and all the environmental and fi nancial benefits they can generate for local peopl e. \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n A sh ort presentation\, informal discussion and opportu nity to get involved \n Option of free energy eff iciency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your home \n Tea\, coffee and a friendly chat \n \n \n Plea se come along and help us sustain Weardale’s futur e!\n \n \n \n This event takes place on Wednesday 1st July 10.00am - 12.00noon at St Anne's Hall\, 1 7 West End\, Wolsingham\, DL13 3AT\n \n \n \n Spac es are limited\, so please book your place today a nd be part of building a shared\, sustainable futu re for County Durham. Please note all sessions co ver the same information. If mobility access is re quired\, we advise attending the session at St Ann e’s Hall in Wolsingham.\n \n \n \n For any enquiri es\, please email info@durhamcommunityaction.org.u k (mailto:info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communicatio n\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T120000 LOCATION:St Anne's Hall\n 17 West End\n Wolsingham\, DUR DL 13 3AT\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=799 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_819_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:County Durham Social Prescribing Link Workers Netw ork Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durham Community Action is committed to supporti ng Social Prescribing Link Workers across County D urham. \;
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We will host the nex t County Durham Social Prescribing Link Workers Ne twork meeting on Wednesday 1st July from 1.30pm - 4.00pm.
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This in-person network mee ting will take place at Tudhoe Community Centre\, St David'\;s Close\, Spennymoor\, DL16 6TA.&nbs p\;
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This meeting will focus on Ene rgy Efficiency in Our Homes. Speakers include Gree n Doctor\, Durham Community Action\, National Ener gy Action and Citizens Advice.
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The re will also be an update on Durham County Council '\;s Local Area Networks. \;\n \n
For any enquiries\, please email susan.garrett@durhamcommu nityaction.org.uk
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W e want you to have a positive experience of this e vent. Please tell us about any communication\, acc essibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Social Prescribing Link Workers acros s County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will host the next County Durham Social Prescribing Link Workers Net work meeting on Wednesday 1st July from 1.30pm - 4 .00pm.\n \n \n \n This in-person network meeting w ill take place at Tudhoe Community Centre\, St Dav id's Close\, Spennymoor\, DL16 6TA. \n \n \n \n Th is meeting will focus on Energy Efficiency in Our Homes. Speakers include Green Doctor\, Durham Comm unity Action\, National Energy Action and Citizens Advice.\n \n \n \n There will also be an update o n Durham County Council's Local Area Networks. \n \n \n \n For any enquiries\, please email susan.ga rrett@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:susan.g arrett@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this ev ent. Please tell us about any communication\, acce ssibility or other needs that we should be aware o f.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T133000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T160000 LOCATION:Tudhoe Community Centre\n St Davids Close\n Tudhoe \, DUR DL16 6TA\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=819 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_791_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Charities and Trading Online Workshop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This session is aim ed at individuals and groups from the voluntary\, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector\, in cluding charities and volunteer-led groups\, who w ant to explore how to generate income through trad ing. \;
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It will support you to u nderstand how charities can generate income throug h trading\, and will cover the basics of charitabl e trading\, the different types of trading\, and h ow to decide if it is right for your organisation. The session will also include practical examples and key things to consider such as risk\, tax and governance.
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Attendance is free\, although booking in ad vance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tr acy.emery@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experi ence of this event. Please tell us about any commu nication\, accessibility or other needs that we sh ould be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This session is aimed at individuals and groups fr om the voluntary\, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector\, including charities and volunteer -led groups\, who want to explore how to generate income through trading. \n \n \n \n It will suppor t you to understand how charities can generate inc ome through trading\, and will cover the basics of charitable trading\, the different types of tradi ng\, and how to decide if it is right for your org anisation. The session will also include practical examples and key things to consider such as risk\ , tax and governance.\n \n \n \n This event will t ake place online\, and joining instructions will b e sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\, p lease email tracy.emery@durhamcommunityaction.org. uk (mailto:tracy.emery@durhamcommunityaction.org.u k)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive exper ience of this event. Please tell us about any comm unication\, accessibility or other needs that we s hould be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=791 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_800_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Energy Events in Weardale: Stanhope X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Did you know renewable ene rgy solutions like solar could be owned by you and your community?
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T hese solutions can help reduce your bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase energy security acro ss Weardale.
\n \n
Would you like to know more?
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Join Weardale Renewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Du rham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informal events. You&rsquo\;ll find out how community-owned solar projects like Heigh ts Quarry solar farm in Eastgate actually work and all the environmental and financial benefits they can generate for local people. \;
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What to Expect
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A short presentation\, informal discussion and opportunity to get involve d
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~~Option of free energy efficiency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your h ome~~
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Tea\, coffee and a fr iendly chat \;
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Please co me along and help us sustain Weardale&rsquo\;s fut ure!
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This event takes place on Thursday 2nd July 10.00a m - 12.00noon at Stanhope Community Centre\, 9-11 Front Street\, Stanhope\, DL13 2ND
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Spaces are limited\, so please book your place today and be part of build ing a shared\, sustainable future for County Durha m. \; \;Please note all sessions cover the same information. If mobili ty access is required\, we advise attending the se ssion at St Anne&rsquo\;s Hall in Wolsingham.
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For any enquiries \, please email info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of t his event. Please tell us about any communication\ , accessibility or other needs that we should be a ware of.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Did you know renewable energy solution s like solar could be owned by you and your commun ity? \n \n \n \n These solutions can help reduce y our bills\, lower carbon emissions and increase en ergy security across Weardale. \n \n \n \n Would y ou like to know more?\n \n \n \n Join Weardale Ren ewable Energy CIC (WRE)\, Durham Community Action and the Rural Design Centre at a series of informa l events. You’ll find out how community-owned sola r projects like Heights Quarry solar farm in Eastg ate actually work and all the environmental and fi nancial benefits they can generate for local peopl e. \n \n \n \n What to Expect\n \n \n \n \n A sh ort presentation\, informal discussion and opportu nity to get involved \n Option of free energy eff iciency measures e.g. LED Lightbulbs for your home \n Tea\, coffee and a friendly chat \n \n \n Plea se come along and help us sustain Weardale’s futur e!\n \n \n \n This event takes place on Thursday 2 nd July 10.00am - 12.00noon at Stanhope Community Centre\, 9-11 Front Street\, Stanhope\, DL13 2ND\n \n \n \n Spaces are limited\, so please book your place today and be part of building a shared\, su stainable future for County Durham. Please note a ll sessions cover the same information. If mobilit y access is required\, we advise attending the ses sion at St Anne’s Hall in Wolsingham.\n \n \n \n F or any enquiries\, please email info@durhamcommuni tyaction.org.uk (mailto:info@durhamcommunityaction .org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about an y communication\, accessibility or other needs tha t we should be aware of.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T120000 LOCATION:Stanhope Community Centre\n 11 Front Street\n Stan hope\, DUR DL13 2NQ\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=800 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_812_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Sedgefield Wellbeing Link Workers Network X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durh am Community Action is committed to supporting Wel lbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \;
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We will be hosting the next Sedgefi eld Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Thur sday 2nd July from 12.30 - 2.00pm.\n \n
This will be an \;in-person& nbsp\;network meeting and will take place at Cornf orth Partnership\, 68 High Street\, Cornforth\, Fe rryhill\, DL17 9HS.
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Book your plac e online via this page or for any enquiries please email \;susan.garrett@durhamcommuni tyaction.org.uk
\n \n We want you to have a positive expe rience of this event. Please tell us about any com munication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Wellbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will be hosting the next Se dgefield Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Thursday 2nd July from 12.30 - 2.00pm.\n \n \n \n This will be an in-person network meeting and wil l take place at Cornforth Partnership\, 68 High St reet\, Cornforth\, Ferryhill\, DL17 9HS.\n \n \n \ n Book your place online via this page or for any enquiries please email susan.garrett@durhamcommuni tyaction.org.uk (mailto:susan.garrett@durhamcommun ityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T123000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T140000 LOCATION:Cornforth Partnership\n 68 High Street\, Cornforth \n Ferryhill\, DUR DL17 9HS\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=812 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_796_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Energy in County Durham: Building a Shar ed Sustainable Future X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Join us for a full-day event during Commu nity Energy Fortnight \;to explore how com munities across County Durham can take practical s teps towards a more sustainable\, locally powered future.
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Community E nergy in County Durham: Building a Shared\, Sustai nable Future brings together inspiring speakers an d expert organisations\, including Community Energ y England\, North East &\; Yorkshire Net Zero H ub\, Edge Innovation\, Rural Design Centre\, and D urham Community Action\, to introduce what communi ty energy is\, why it matters\, and how your organ isation can get involved.
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This event is designed for community groups \, voluntary organisations\, and local leaders who are interested in:
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Understanding the benefits of communi ty energy
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Learning from real-world examples and best practices
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Exploring funding\, partn ership\, and delivery options
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Starting the journey to develop project s in their own area
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Throughout the day\, Sustainable Energy Engineering Limited will be showcasing solar panel s and batteries so you can see how they work\, and you&rsquo\;ll take part in discussions\, hear fro m leading voices in the sector\, including NECA an d Durham County Council\, and gain practical insig hts to help you turn ideas into action in your com munity.
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Whether you &rsquo\;re just curious or ready to get started\, this is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, a nd be inspired.
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The event takes place on \;Tuesday 7th \;July with registration from 9.15am \;(9.45am start) until 3.00pm at Jubilee Fields Community Centre\, Jubile e Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2AL
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~~Spaces are limited\, so please book your p lace today and be part of building a shared\, sust ainable future for County Durham.~~
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For any enquiries\, please ema il info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Plea se tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Join us for a full-day event during Co mmunity Energy Fortnight (https://communityenergye ngland.org/community-energy-fortnight/) to explore how communities across County Durham can take pra ctical steps towards a more sustainable\, locally powered future.\n \n \n \n Community Energy in Cou nty Durham: Building a Shared\, Sustainable Future brings together inspiring speakers and expert org anisations\, including Community Energy England\, North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub\, Edge Innovat ion\, Rural Design Centre\, and Durham Community A ction\, to introduce what community energy is\, wh y it matters\, and how your organisation can get i nvolved.\n \n \n \n This event is designed for com munity groups\, voluntary organisations\, and loca l leaders who are interested in:\n \n \n \n \n Un derstanding the benefits of community energy\n Le arning from real-world examples and best practices \n Exploring funding\, partnership\, and delivery options\n Starting the journey to develop projec ts in their own area\n \n \n Throughout the day\, Sustainable Energy Engineering Limited will be sho wcasing solar panels and batteries so you can see how they work\, and you’ll take part in discussion s\, hear from leading voices in the sector\, inclu ding NECA and Durham County Council\, and gain pra ctical insights to help you turn ideas into action in your community.\n \n \n \n Whether you’re just curious or ready to get started\, this is a great opportunity to connect\, learn\, and be inspired. \n \n \n \n The event takes place on Tuesday 7th J uly with registration from 9.15am (9.45am start) u ntil 3.00pm at Jubilee Fields Community Centre\, J ubilee Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2AL\n \n \n \n Spaces are limited\, so please book your place today and be part of building a shared\, sustainable future for County Durham.\n \n \n \n For any enquiries\, please email info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (ma ilto:info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, a ccessibility or other needs that we should be awar e of.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T091500 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T150000 LOCATION:Jubilee Fields Community Centre\n Jubilee Road\n S hildon\, DUR DL4 2AL\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=796 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_750_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Managing Risk using a Risk Register - Online Sessi on X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will look at dev eloping a risk register and look at ways to mitiga te risk. The session will cover the practicalities of risk management\, understanding trustee respon sibilities for managing risk\, being more competen t in completing a risk register and discuss ways t o reduce risk. \;
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~~This event will take place online\, and joining instru ctions will be sent prior to the session.~~
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Attendance is free\, although boo king in advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.or g.uk
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We want you to have a p ositive experience of this event. Please tell us a bout any communication\, accessibility or other ne eds that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will look at developing a risk register and look at wa ys to mitigate risk. The session will cover the pr acticalities of risk management\, understanding tr ustee responsibilities for managing risk\, being m ore competent in completing a risk register and di scuss ways to reduce risk. \n \n \n \n This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Atte ndance is free\, although booking in advance is re quired to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queri es\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityac tion.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommunity action.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a po sitive experience of this event. Please tell us ab out any communication\, accessibility or other nee ds that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=750 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_818_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Growing and Food Network Meeting - The P ower of Local Food Systems X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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The Communit y Growing and Food Network\, facilitated by Durham Community Action\, brings together like-minded or ganisations with projects or an interest in growin g and food. It provides an opportunity for communi ty groups and organisations from all sectors with similar visions to connect\, communicate and colla borate\, supporting one another and sharing good p ractice.
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Our next meeting w ill take place on Tuesday 14th July from 10.00 - 1 2.00pm at REfUSE Cafe\, 143c Front Street\, Cheste r le Street\, DH3 3AU.
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The theme for this meeting is The Power of Local Food Systems\, where we will explore the new Good Food Durham Promise with time for networking with other food organisations across County Durham. 
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The speakers are Dr Kelly Rose\, R Nutr - Public Health Advanced Practitioner\, and S usan Fern - \; Healthy Communities Project Lea d\, Durham Community Action.\n \n
If you have any fur ther questions or queries before booking\, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing g eorgia.donohue@durhamcommun ityaction.org.uk
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To connect\, share and support alongside the network meetings\, please join our \;Face book group
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n The Community Growing and Food Network \, facilitated by Durham Community Action\, brings together like-minded organisations with projects or an interest in growing and food. It provides an opportunity for community groups and organisation s from all sectors with similar visions to connect \, communicate and collaborate\, supporting one an other and sharing good practice.\n \n \n \n Our ne xt meeting will take place on Tuesday 14th July fr om 10.00 - 12.00pm at REfUSE Cafe\, 143c Front Str eet\, Chester le Street\, DH3 3AU.\n \n \n \n The theme for this meeting is The Power of Local Food Systems\, where we will explore the new Good Food Durham Promise with time for networking with other food organisations across County Durham. \n \n \n \n The speakers are Dr Kelly Rose\, RNutr - Publi c Health Advanced Practitioner\, and Susan Fern - Healthy Communities Project Lead\, Durham Communi ty Action.\n \n \n \n If you have any further ques tions or queries before booking\, please do not he sitate to get in touch by emailing g (mailto:lynds ey.vickers@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)eorgia.don ohue@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:georgia. donohue@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n T o connect\, share and support alongside the networ k meetings\, please join our Facebook group (https ://www.facebook.com/groups/communitygrowingandfood network)\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T120000 LOCATION:REfUSE Cafe\n 143c Front Street\n Chester le Stree t\, DUR DH3 3AU\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=818 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_751_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Safeguarding - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at new trustees\, staff or volunteers within the voluntary sector.
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This session will help you to:
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Gain a basic understanding of safeguarding
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Understand personal responsibilities for safeguarding
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Identify different t ypes of abuse and harm
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Recognise s igns of possible safeguarding issues
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Know what to do if you have a safeguarding conc ern
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This event wi ll take place online \;and joining instruction s will be sent prior to the session.
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~~Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \;~~
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For any queries please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about an y communication\, accessibility or other needs tha t we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at new trustees\, sta ff or volunteers within the voluntary sector.\n \n \n \n This session will help you to:\n \n \n \n \ n Gain a basic understanding of safeguarding\n U nderstand personal responsibilities for safeguardi ng\n Identify different types of abuse and harm\n Recognise signs of possible safeguarding issues\ n Know what to do if you have a safeguarding conc ern\n \n \n This event will take place online and joining instructions will be sent prior to the ses sion.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free\, although boo king in advance is required to secure places. \n \ n \n \n For any queries please email tara.hallimon d@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallim ond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We wa nt you to have a positive experience of this event . Please tell us about any communication\, accessi bility or other needs that we should be aware of.\ n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=751 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_813_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Chester le Street Wellbeing Workers Network X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durh am Community Action is committed to supporting Wel lbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \;
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We will be hosting the next Chester le Street Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Wednesday 15th July from 1.00 - 3.00pm.
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This will be an \;in-person \;network meeting and will take place at Bullion Hall\, South Approach\, Chester-le-Stre et\, DH2 2ES.
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Book your place onli ne via this page\, or for any enquiries\, please e mail \;susan.garrett@durhamcommunity action.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experi ence of this event. Please tell us about any commu nication\, accessibility or other needs that we sh ould be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Wellbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will be hosting the next Ch ester le Street Wellbeing Link Workers Network mee ting on Wednesday 15th July from 1.00 - 3.00pm.\n \n \n \n This will be an in-person network meeting and will take place at Bullion Hall\, South Appro ach\, Chester-le-Street\, DH2 2ES.\n \n \n \n Book your place online via this page\, or for any enqu iries\, please email susan.garrett@durhamcommunity action.org.uk (mailto:susan.garrett@durhamcommunit yaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a p ositive experience of this event. Please tell us a bout any communication\, accessibility or other ne eds that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T130000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T150000 LOCATION:Bullion Hall\n South Approach\n Chester le Street\ , DUR DH2 2ES\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=813 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_752_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Health and Safety for Trustees within the Voluntar y Sector - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will cover under standing trustees'\; responsibilities for healt h and safety in their organisation\, establishing what needs to be included in a policy\, understand ing basic Health and Safety law and identifying re levant health and safety needs for staff and manag ers. \;
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This event wil l take place online \;and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free although booking in advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive ex perience of this event. Please tell us about any c ommunication\, accessibility or other needs that w e should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will cover understanding trustees' responsibilities fo r health and safety in their organisation\, establ ishing what needs to be included in a policy\, und erstanding basic Health and Safety law and identif ying relevant health and safety needs for staff an d managers. \n \n \n \n This event will take place online and joining instructions will be sent prio r to the session.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free al though booking in advance is required to secure pl aces. \n \n \n \n For any queries please email tar a.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:t ara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \ n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication \, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=752 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_814_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:East Durham and Easington Wellbeing Link Workers N etwork X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durh am Community Action is committed to supporting Wel lbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \;
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We will be hosting the next East Du rham and Easington Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Wednesday 5th August from 1.00 - 2.30pm .
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This will be an in-perso n network meeting and will take place at Blackhall Community Centre\, Hesleden Road\, Black hall Colliery\, TS27 4LG. \;
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B ook your place online via this page\, or for any e nquiries\, please email \;susa n.garrett@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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~~We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Pleas e tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.~~
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Wellbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will be hosting the next Ea st Durham and Easington Wellbeing Link Workers Net work meeting on Wednesday 5th August from 1.00 - 2 .30pm.\n \n \n \n This will be an in-person networ k meeting and will take place at Blackhall Communi ty Centre\, Hesleden Road\, Blackhall Colliery\, T S27 4LG. \n \n \n \n Book your place online via th is page\, or for any enquiries\, please email susa n.garrett@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:sus an.garrett@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk%C2%A0)\n \ n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communicat ion\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T130000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T143000 LOCATION:Blackhall Community Centre\n Hesleden Road\n Black hall\, DUR TS27 4LG\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=814 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_815_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Durham Dales Wellbeing Link Workers Network X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durh am Community Action is committed to supporting Wel lbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \;
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We will host the next Durham Dales Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Tuesday 18th August from 9.30 - 11.30am.
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T his is an \;in-person meeting \;and will take place at TCR Hub\, Shaw Bank\ , Barnard Castle\, DL12 8TD.
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Book your place online via this page or for any enquiri es please email \;susan.fern@durhamcomm unityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive e xperience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Wellbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will host the next Durham D ales Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Tue sday 18th August from 9.30 - 11.30am.\n \n \n \n T his is an in-person meeting and will take place at TCR Hub\, Shaw Bank\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 8TD.\ n \n \n \n Book your place online via this page or for any enquiries please email susan.fern@durhamc ommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:susan.fern@durhamcom munityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to hav e a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or oth er needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260818T113000 LOCATION:TCR Hub\n Shaw Bank\n Barnard Castle\, DUR DL12 8T D\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=815 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_816_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Central Durham Wellbeing Link Workers Network X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durh am Community Action is committed to supporting Wel lbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \;
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We will be hosting the next Central Durham Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Friday 21st August from 9.30 - 11.30am.
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This will be an in-person n etwork meeting and will take place at Brandon Comm unity Centre\, Brandon Lane\, Brandon\, DH7 8PS.
\n \n ~~Book your place online via this pag e\, or for any enquiries\, please email sus an.fern@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk~~
\n \n ~~We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.~~
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Wellbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will be hosting the next Ce ntral Durham Wellbeing Link Workers Network meetin g on Friday 21st August from 9.30 - 11.30am.\n \n \n \n This will be an in-person network meeting an d will take place at Brandon Community Centre\, Br andon Lane\, Brandon\, DH7 8PS.\n \n \n \n Book yo ur place online via this page\, or for any enquiri es\, please email susan.fern@durhamcommunityaction .org.uk (mailto:susan.fern@durhamcommunityaction.o rg.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive e xperience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T113000 LOCATION:Brandon Community Centre\n Brandon Lane\n Brandon\ , DUR DH7 8PS\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_817_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Derwentside Wellbeing Link Workers Network X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Durh am Community Action is committed to supporting Wel lbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \;
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We will be hosting the next Derwent side Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting on Tue sday 8th September from 9.30 -11.30 am. \;
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This will be an online meeting\; a joining link will be sent prior to the event.
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Book your place online via this p age\, or for any enquiries\, please email \;susan.fern@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We wan t you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessib ility or other needs that we should be aware of.
< /html> DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Durham Community Action is committed t o supporting Wellbeing Link Workers across County Durham. \n \n \n \n We will be hosting the next De rwentside Wellbeing Link Workers Network meeting o n Tuesday 8th September from 9.30 -11.30 am. \n \n \n \n This will be an online meeting\; a joining link will be sent prior to the event.\n \n \n \n B ook your place online via this page\, or for any e nquiries\, please email susan.fern@durhamcommunity action.org.uk (mailto:susan.fern@durhamcommunityac tion.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a posi tive experience of this event. Please tell us abou t any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_801_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Workshop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The aim of this workshop is to understand:\n \n
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the benefits of DBS and you ( employer or voluntary organisation) working togeth er
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the different levels of DBS check and when an employee is eligible for a check
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what '\;regul ated activity'\; is
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w hat the DBS Update Service is\, and its benefits
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the safe recruitment prac tices that can be in place\, with DBS checks formi ng a part of these
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This workshop is suitable for anyone who has r esponsibility for engaging with DBS processes and legislation within their organisation including th ose who decide on levels of checks to be applied f or\, carry out recruitment or manage staff in regu lated activity or have responsibility for safeguar ding or trustees.
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The wo rkshop will be delivered by Rebecca Robinson from the Disclosure and Barring Service. \;
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This event will take pl ace online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free\, although booking in a dvance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.o rg.uk
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We want yo u to have a positive experience of this event. Ple ase tell us about any communication\, accessibilit y or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:The aim of this workshop is to understand:\n \n \n \n \n the benefits of DBS and you (employer or v oluntary organisation) working together\n the dif ferent levels of DBS check and when an employee is eligible for a check\n what 'regulated activity' is\n what the DBS Update Service is\, and its be nefits\n the safe recruitment practices that can be in place\, with DBS checks forming a part of th ese\n \n \n This workshop is suitable for anyone w ho has responsibility for engaging with DBS proces ses and legislation within their organisation incl uding those who decide on levels of checks to be a pplied for\, carry out recruitment or manage staff in regulated activity or have responsibility for safeguarding or trustees.\n \n \n \n The workshop will be delivered by Rebecca Robinson from the Dis closure and Barring Service. \n \n \n \n This even t will take place online\, and joining instruction s will be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n At tendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any que ries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunity action.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommuni tyaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other n eeds that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T114500 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=801 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_667_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Rural Durham Community Research Network Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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VCSE organisations\, resear chers\, and policy makers with an interest in comm unity-led research are invited to join us for our next Rural Durham Community Research Network Meeti ng on Wed nesday 16th September \;from \; 10.00am to 12.00noon\, in-person (venue to be confirmed).
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The network meeti ngs offer an opportunity to learn\, connect and sh are good practice with others who have an interest in community-led research. \; 
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Each meeting will foc us on key themes and guest speakers driven by comm unities.
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More details about the network meeting will be shared nearer the time.
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Fo r any enquiries\, please email jemma.aust in@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk\n \n
We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communicatio n\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n VCSE organisations\, researchers\, and policy makers with an interest in community-led r esearch are invited to join us for our next Rural Durham Community Research Network Meeting on Wedne sday 16th September from 10.00am to 12.00noon\, i n-person (venue to be confirmed).\n \n \n \n The n etwork meetings offer an opportunity to learn\, co nnect and share good practice with others who have an interest in community-led research. \n \n \n \n Each meeting will focus on key themes and guest speakers driven by communities. \n \n \n \n More details about the network meeting will be shared n earer the time. \n \n \n \n For any enquiries\, pl ease email jemma.austin@durhamcommunityaction.org. uk (mailto:jemma.austin@durhamcommunityaction.org. uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive expe rience of this event. Please tell us about any com munication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T120000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=667 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_789_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:The Rothley Trust Virtual Funding Information Sess ion X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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The Durham Community Action Share and Lear n Network is a network of volunteer-led community organisations that deliver local services and run local community buildings. Regular meetings take p lace and focus on key \;topics of interest\, i ncluding governance\, funding and compliance. \;
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This virtual funding in formation session is for representatives of volunt ary and community groups across County Durham.
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The Rothley Trust will be p roviding information on the various funds they hav e available\, \;how to apply\, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions. \;
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Attendance is free\, alt hough booking in advance is required to secure pla ces.
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As places are limited\, we re spectfully ask that you book no more than two plac es per organisation. \;
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The ev ent will take place online\, and joining instructi ons will be provided prior to the meeting. \;
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For any enquiries\, please email < a href="mailto:info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk"> info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to ha ve a positive experience of this event. Please tel l us about any communication\, accessibility or ot her needs that we should be aware of.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n The Durham Community Action Share and Learn Network is a network of volunteer-led commun ity organisations that deliver local services and run local community buildings. Regular meetings ta ke place and focus on key topics of interest\, inc luding governance\, funding and compliance. \n \n \n \n This virtual funding information session is for representatives of voluntary and community gro ups across County Durham.\n \n \n \n The Rothley T rust (https://rothleytrust.org.uk/) will be provid ing information on the various funds they have ava ilable\, how to apply\, and there will be an oppor tunity for you to ask questions. \n \n \n \n Atten dance is free\, although booking in advance is req uired to secure places.\n \n \n \n As places are l imited\, we respectfully ask that you book no more than two places per organisation. \n \n \n \n The event will take place online\, and joining instru ctions will be provided prior to the meeting. \n \ n \n \n For any enquiries\, please email info@durh amcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:info@durhamcommun ityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T103000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=789 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_802_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Completing a Funding Application: Bring your Proje ct to Life! - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will support you to complete a funding application\, and will cove r understanding the basics of applying for grant f unding\, how to link your project to a funders' \; criteria and a demonstration of the Durham4Comm unity grant finder programme. \;
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This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the se ssion.
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Attendance is free \, although booking in advance is required to secu re places. \;
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For any queries\ , please email tara.hallimond@durhamcom munityaction.org.uk
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We wan t you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessib ility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will support you to complete a funding application\, a nd will cover understanding the basics of applying for grant funding\, how to link your project to a funders' criteria and a demonstration of the Durh am4Community grant finder programme. \n \n \n \n T his event will take place online\, and joining ins tructions will be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free\, although booking in adv ance is required to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamc ommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durha mcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=802 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_803_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Effective Volunteer Management: Planning\, Recruit ment and Induction - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Effective Volunteer Management - From First Steps to Lastin g Impact
\n \n Workshop 1: Starting Strong - Planning\, Recruitment and I nduction
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This online sess ion is aimed at those responsible for managing vol unteers.
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B y the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to:
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Understand the key stages of effective volunteer planning and how to align vol unteer roles with organisational needs.
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Apply good practice in volunteer recruitment\, a nd understand key legal considerations when involv ing volunteers.
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Develop an effective v olunteer induction process that sets expectations and supports a positive start.
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This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be se nt prior to the session.
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Attendance is free\, although booking in advance i s required to secure places. \;\n \n
For any queries\, please email tara.h allimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experie nce of this event. Please tell us about any commun ication\, accessibility or other needs that we sho uld be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:Effective Volunteer Management - From First Steps to Lasting Impact\n \n \n \n Workshop 1: Starting Strong - Planning\, Recruitment and Induction\n \n \n \n This online session is aimed at those respo nsible for managing volunteers.\n \n \n \n By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able t o:\n \n \n \n \n \n Understand the key stages of effective volunteer planning and how to align vol unteer roles with organisational needs.\n \n \n \ n \n Apply good practice in volunteer recruitmen t\, and understand key legal considerations when i nvolving volunteers.\n \n \n \n \n Develop an e ffective volunteer induction process that sets exp ectations and supports a positive start.\n \n \n \n \n \n This event will take place online\, and j oining instructions will be sent prior to the sess ion.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free\, although book ing in advance is required to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\, please email tara.hallimo nd@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:tara.halli mond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We w ant you to have a positive experience of this even t. Please tell us about any communication\, access ibility or other needs that we should be aware of. \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T120000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=803 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_804_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Safeguarding Responsibilities within the Voluntary Sector - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer-led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will cover the i mportance of having a safeguarding policy\, unders tanding your responsibilities for safeguarding wit hin your organisation and what to include in your safeguarding policy. \;
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This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free\, althou gh booking in advance is required to secure places . \;
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For any queries please em ail tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityactio n.org.uk
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~~We want you to ha ve a positive experience of this event. Please tel l us about any communication\, accessibility or ot her needs that we should be aware of.~~
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer-led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will cover the importance of having a safeguarding pol icy\, understanding your responsibilities for safe guarding within your organisation and what to incl ude in your safeguarding policy. \n \n \n \n This event will take place online\, and joining instruc tions will be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \ n Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommuni tyaction.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommu nityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell u s about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=804 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_805_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Effective Volunteer Management: Supporting\, Devel oping and Retaining Volunteers - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Effective Volunteer Management - From First Steps to Lastin g Impact
\n \n Workshop 2: Supporting\, Developing and Retaining Voluntee rs
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This online session is aimed at those responsible for managing volunteer s.
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By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able t o:
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Understand the role of supervision and ongoing support in effective volunteer manage ment.
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Identify practical approaches to volunteer motivation\, recognition and retention.
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Understand how to manage boundaries and main tain professional relationships with volunteers.
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Gain confidence in having difficult conversati ons and addressing issues constructively. \;
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This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free\, although booking i n advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a posit ive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:Effective Volunteer Management - From First Steps to Lasting Impact\n \n \n \n Workshop 2: Supportin g\, Developing and Retaining Volunteers\n \n \n \n This online session is aimed at those responsible for managing volunteers.\n \n \n \n By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n \ n \n \n \n \n Understand the role of supervision and ongoing support in effective volunteer manage ment.\n \n \n \n \n Identify practical approach es to volunteer motivation\, recognition and reten tion.\n \n \n \n \n Understand how to manage bo undaries and maintain professional relationships w ith volunteers.\n \n \n \n \n Gain confidence i n having difficult conversations and addressing is sues constructively. \n \n \n \n \n \n This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Att endance is free\, although booking in advance is r equired to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any quer ies\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunitya ction.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommunit yaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a p ositive experience of this event. Please tell us a bout any communication\, accessibility or other ne eds that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T120000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=805 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_806_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Understanding GDPR for Voluntary and Community Org anisations - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will focus on un derstanding your responsibilities and developing a data protection policy. The session will cover ga ining an understanding of what personal data is. u nderstanding the six lawful bases to process data and identifying what needs to be included in your GDPR policy.
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This event wi ll take place online\, and joining instructions wi ll be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free\, although booking in a dvance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about an y communication\, accessibility or other needs tha t we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will focus on understanding your responsibilities and developing a data protection policy. The session w ill cover gaining an understanding of what persona l data is. understanding the six lawful bases to p rocess data and identifying what needs to be inclu ded in your GDPR policy.\n \n \n \n This event wil l take place online\, and joining instructions wil l be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Attenda nce is free\, although booking in advance is requi red to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\ , please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityactio n.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityact ion.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a posit ive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=806 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_807_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Community Engagement - In-Person Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This in-person session is aimed at volunteer led organisations and community groups.
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It will look at why it is important to en gage with your community\, the best ways to comple te research\, using social media to promote your o rganisation and having an engagement plan.\n \n
This event will take place at the Durham Communit y Action offices in Low Willington. \;
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Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any quer ies\, please email tara.hallimond@durha mcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want y ou to have a positive experience of this event. Pl ease tell us about any communication\, accessibili ty or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This in-person session is aimed at volunteer led o rganisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It w ill look at why it is important to engage with you r community\, the best ways to complete research\, using social media to promote your organisation a nd having an engagement plan.\n \n \n \n This even t will take place at the Durham Community Action o ffices in Low Willington. \n \n \n \n Attendance i s free\, although booking in advance is required t o secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\, ple ase email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org .uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.o rg.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive e xperience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T093000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T123000 LOCATION:9 St Stephens Court\n Low Willington\n Durham\, DU R DL15 0BF\n United Kingdom\n URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_808_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Charities and Trading Online Workshop X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This session is a imed at individuals and groups from the voluntary\ , community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector\, including charities and volunteer-led groups\, who want to explore how to generate income through tr ading. \;
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It will support you to understand how charities can generate income th rough trading\, and will cover the basics of chari table trading\, the different types of trading\, a nd how to decide if it is right for your organisat ion. The session will also include practical examp les and key things to consider such as risk\, tax and governance.
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This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free\, although booking i n advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tracy.emery@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive ex perience of this event. Please tell us about any c ommunication\, accessibility or other needs that w e should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This session is aimed at individuals and groups fr om the voluntary\, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector\, including charities and volunteer -led groups\, who want to explore how to generate income through trading. \n \n \n \n It will suppor t you to understand how charities can generate inc ome through trading\, and will cover the basics of charitable trading\, the different types of tradi ng\, and how to decide if it is right for your org anisation. The session will also include practical examples and key things to consider such as risk\ , tax and governance.\n \n \n \n This event will t ake place online\, and joining instructions will b e sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queries\, p lease email tracy.emery@durhamcommunityaction.org. uk (mailto:tracy.emery@durhamcommunityaction.org.u k)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a positive exper ience of this event. Please tell us about any comm unication\, accessibility or other needs that we s hould be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_809_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Managing Risk using a Risk Register - Online Sessi on X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will look at dev eloping a risk register and look at ways to mitiga te risk. The session will cover the practicalities of risk management\, understanding trustee respon sibilities for managing risk\, being more competen t in completing a risk register and discuss ways t o reduce risk. \;
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~~This event will take place online\, and joining instru ctions will be sent prior to the session.~~
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Attendance is free\, although boo king in advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.or g.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will look at developing a risk register and look at wa ys to mitigate risk. The session will cover the pr acticalities of risk management\, understanding tr ustee responsibilities for managing risk\, being m ore competent in completing a risk register and di scuss ways to reduce risk. \n \n \n \n This event will take place online\, and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.\n \n \n \n Atte ndance is free\, although booking in advance is re quired to secure places. \n \n \n \n For any queri es\, please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityac tion.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallimond@durhamcommunity action.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to have a po sitive experience of this event. Please tell us ab out any communication\, accessibility or other nee ds that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_810_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Safeguarding - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at new trustees\, staff or volunteers within the voluntary sector.
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Identify different t ypes of abuse and harm
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Recognise s igns of possible safeguarding issues
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Know what to do if you have a safeguarding conc ern
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This event wi ll take place online \;and joining instruction s will be sent prior to the session.
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~~Attendance is free\, although booking in advance is required to secure places. \;~~
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For any queries please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positi ve experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs t hat we should be aware of.
< /body> DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at new trustees\, sta ff or volunteers within the voluntary sector.\n \n \n \n This session will help you to:\n \n \n \n \ n Gain a basic understanding of safeguarding\n U nderstand personal responsibilities for safeguardi ng\n Identify different types of abuse and harm\n Recognise signs of possible safeguarding issues\ n Know what to do if you have a safeguarding conc ern\n \n \n This event will take place online and joining instructions will be sent prior to the ses sion.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free\, although boo king in advance is required to secure places. \n \ n \n \n For any queries please email tara.hallimon d@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:tara.hallim ond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We wa nt you to have a positive experience of this event . Please tell us about any communication\, accessi bility or other needs that we should be aware of.\ n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=810 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_668_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Rural Durham Community Research Network Meeting X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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VCSE organisations\, resear chers\, and policy makers with an interest in comm unity-led research are invited to join us for our next Rural Durham Community Research Network Meeti ng on Wed nesday 2nd December \;from 10.00am - 12.00noon online.&nbs p\;
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The network meetings offer an opportunity to lear n\, connect and share good practice with others wh o have an interest in community-led research. \;
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Eac h meeting will focus on key themes and guest speak ers driven by communities. \n \n
More details about the networ k meeting will be shared nearer the time. 
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For any enquiries\, please email < a href="mailto:jemma.austin@durhamcommunityaction. org.uk">jemma.austin@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk< /a>
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We want you to have a positi ve experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs t hat we should be aware of.
< /body> DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n VCSE organisations\, researchers\, and policy makers with an interest in community-led r esearch are invited to join us for our next Rural Durham Community Research Network Meeting on Wedne sday 2nd December from 10.00am - 12.00noon online. \n \n \n \n The network meetings offer an opportu nity to learn\, connect and share good practice wi th others who have an interest in community-led re search. \n \n \n \n Each meeting will focus on ke y themes and guest speakers driven by communities. \n \n \n \n More details about the network meetin g will be shared nearer the time. \n \n \n \n For any enquiries\, please email jemma.austin@durhamco mmunityaction.org.uk (mailto:jemma.austin@durhamco mmunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \n \n We want you to ha ve a positive experience of this event. Please tel l us about any communication\, accessibility or ot her needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=668 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_811_5ad92231f1ce31bbbcf2df43beb31ad3@dcacrm.uk SUMMARY:Health and Safety for Trustees within the Voluntar y Sector - Online Session X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
This online sessi on is aimed at volunteer led organisations and com munity groups.
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It will cover under standing trustees'\; responsibilities for healt h and safety in their organisation\, establishing what needs to be included in a policy\, understand ing basic Health and Safety law and identifying re levant health and safety needs for staff and manag ers. \;
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This event wil l take place online \;and joining instructions will be sent prior to the session.
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Attendance is free although booking in advance is required to secure places. \;
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For any queries please email tara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
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We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication\, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.
DESCRIPTION:This online session is aimed at volunteer led orga nisations and community groups.\n \n \n \n It will cover understanding trustees' responsibilities fo r health and safety in their organisation\, establ ishing what needs to be included in a policy\, und erstanding basic Health and Safety law and identif ying relevant health and safety needs for staff an d managers. \n \n \n \n This event will take place online and joining instructions will be sent prio r to the session.\n \n \n \n Attendance is free al though booking in advance is required to secure pl aces. \n \n \n \n For any queries please email tar a.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk (mailto:t ara.hallimond@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk)\n \n \ n \n We want you to have a positive experience of this event. Please tell us about any communication \, accessibility or other needs that we should be aware of.\n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T113000 URL:https://dcacrm.uk/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=811 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR