25 May 2013

PVSF Forum Meeting 21st March

It is more important than ever that people are able to get their voices heard, know how to influence the right people and be involved in steering decisions about the places in which they live and the services that are provided to them.

Our forum meeting will look at developments for a more effective and inclusive pathway for voice and representation of SE15 residents, including the smallest and most isolated voices, to better engagement with Southwark Council, other public services, policy-makers and opinion formers.

Full details see flyer Forum meeting flyer 21 March 2013

Date: Thursday 21st March 2013

Time: 10.15am to 1pm

Venue: Bells Garden Community Centre, 19 Buller Close, Peckham SE15 6UJ

Book a Place: Ian Redding 0207 635 7000 or ian@peckhamforum.org.uk

 

Identifying Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief

The Victoria Climbié Foundation seeks to empower and equip frontline workers with the tools to identify and respond appropriately to abuse linked to faith or belief. This is done by adopting a practical approach alongside legislation and guidance to raise awareness around harmful practices such as witchcraft and spirit possession.

The foundation invites you to a free training workshop Identifying and Responding to Abuse linked to faith or belief;

Date:: Wednesday 27th February 2013

Venue: Inspire, St Peters’s Church Liverpool Grove SE5

Time: 1 to 4pm

More Information and to book a place: Katepanton@southwarkcabservice.org.uk

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Know how to identify and respond appropriately to abuse linked to faith or belief and discuss the impacts of such abuse upon individuals, families and communities
  • Know about support available to you and your organisation to help you promote and safeguard the well-being of others.
  • Be familiar with opportunities, training, resources and support to help you in your role supporting others in the community
  • Have met people from different groups and exchange information, ideas and experiences
  • Have shared ideas about how we can work together to promote equality, access and inclusion to support services for people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Older People’s Theme For Community Council

The next Peckham and Nunhead Community Council Meeting  will have an older people’s theme

Date: Saturday 2nd March 2013

There will be a question and answer session about the changes in the welfare system and how it will affect older people in Southwark. There will also be an exciting perforamnce from Carl Canpbell’s Recycled Teenagers.

Venue: Peckham Methodist Church, Wood’s Road, Peckham, London SE15 2PX

Time: 12 Midday ( Carl Campbell Performance from 11am to 11.45am)

For more details: Marion Farrugia 0207 525 1780 marian.farrugia@southwark.gov.uk

Southwark Day Centre For Asylum Seekers AGM

Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers Invites you to their Annual General Meeting on

Date: Tuesday 26th February

Venue: Coppleston Centre, Coppleston Rd, London SE15 4AN

Time: From 1.30pm

Contact details: 0207 732 0505

For more information see flyer SDCAS AGM 2013 Invite

Shakespere Comes to Peckham

A new production of Othello opens from 25th January-22nd February at the Bussey Building in Peckham.  

The play runs from Monday to Saturday nights at 7.30pm with matinees for schools and colleges on Tuesdays at 2.00pm. Monday night performances are discounted as “theatre for a fiver!”

Venue: Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane Peckham, London SE15 4ST

We have also created some highly interactive, unique workshops, especially designed for student groups.

Workshop One – Bringing Shakespeare To Life

This session is an acting workshop.It looks at Shakespearean drama and how it can inspire and entertain us in real life.

Workshop Two – Are Othello’s Issues Ours Too?

This session uses discussion, role play and improvisation to look at the issues raised in the play and how they might be reflected in our lives and time.

Workshop Three – Othello for you…

We can create a bespoke session for your group which reflects any aspect of the play in a way that meets your requirements.

To book tickets and further information:  www.othellopeckham.com  Rachel Creeger  077 0271 5481 Follow the play on Twitter @othellopeckham

 

 

Free Film Making Workshop For Women

Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festivals is organising a FREE  two day filmmaking workshop for women living or working in SE15, interested in films & filmmaking – no experience needed.

Dates:  9 and 16 February 

Time: 10.30a.m – 4.30pm

Venue: Buchan Road Tenants & Residents Hall, Buchan Road, Nunhead SE15 3HQ

For further information and an application form:email: info@freefilmfestivals.org and add WOMEN IN FILM WORKSHOP in the email subject title or collect a form from Nunhead Library.

Deadline for applying: 31 January 2013.  For more information go to www.freefilmfestivals.org

 

 

Extra Help Available for Peckham Charities

If you are community group in Peckham or Nunhead and not able to get to Community Action Southwark’s (CAS)  first Thursday in the month Sustainability Surgery at Cambridge House in Camberwell, don’t worry on the 19th February PVSF is delighted to bring CAS’s  surgery right to your doorstep.

Date: Tuesday 19th February. 

Time 1 to 5pm

Venue:  Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum (PVSF), 48 Willowbrook Road, London, SE15 6BW

Cost: Free

What can you expect:    Expertise advice from CAS’S sustianbility Officers on a whole range of issues including;

  •        Strategy and organisational development
  •        Monitoring and evaluation
  •        Collaboration and partnership working
  •        Support with marketing
  •        Governance
  •        Policies

 How to book: to find out more or to book an appointment at this sustainability surgery contact Truly Johnston, truly@casouthwark.org.uk, 020 7358 7016.

Appointments will be allocated on a first come first served basis. We have appointments left at: 2 – 2.45pm,  3 – 3.45pm or 4 – 4.45pm

More information about CAS  www.casouthwark.org.uk

 

 

 

Raising Hands! Raising Self Worth!

The Sunday Esiett Company is holding a series of workshops for young women who have been or are still being affected by domestic violence.

The first workshop will take place on: January 23rd 2013 from 2.30 – 5.30 pm at Copleston Centre, Coplestone Way, SE15 4AN.

For more information Email info@thesundayessiettcompany.com or go to www.thesundayessiettcompany.com

Next Volunteer Management Forum

Volunteer Centre Southwark is delighted to intvite you to there first Volunteer Management Forum for 2013.  This meeting will have a focus on:

Changes to CRB checks: what do they mean for you and your volunteers?

The Volunteer Management Forum is a great opportunity to meet other people working with volunteers in Southwark

Date: Thursday 7th February,

Venue: Salvation Army Community Church, 1 Princess Street, Southwark, London, SE1 6HH

Time: 9:30am-1:00pm

Cost: Free

Spaces are limited! – to book your place please complete the
VMF Booking Form and Agenda and email it toJessica Lousley: goodpractice@volunteercentres.org.ukby Thursday 31st January.

 

PVSF AGM & Forum Meeting 2012

Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum (PVSF) invites it’s members and friends to their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6th December at Bells Garden Community Centre, 16 Buller Close SE15 from 10am to 1pm.

Come and find out about PVSF’s previous year’s achievement plus an update on the development of the SE15 Consortium for community groups.

This event is a great opportunity to meet the people behind PVSF, the trustess, staff and volunteers. Of course our meetings are always a great place to network and this year will be no different. Along with our 85 strong membership other  invited guests include the Mayor of Southwark, SE15Councillors, Southwark Council Commissioners and Grant funding Trusts and Foundations.

There will be an exciting showcase of  SE15 community groups services and activities- why not learn more about how these groups are making a difference in their communities.

As usual, our last members meeting of the year, their will be plenty of festive cheer after business is over with our customary delicious hot buffet and a glass of wine.

If you would like to attend or for free information stall queries please contact David Reid 0207 358 9777  david@peckhamforum.org.uk