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Here is your weekly round-up of content from our website, www.fva.org.
Please send us any of your own news, event details, vacancies and more and we'll post them on our website for the thousands of weekly visitors to see.
Click on any of the purple text below to be taken to the item on our website.
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Police Scotland's guide to ransomware
Ransomware attacks are devastating for its victims, losing data, information, banking details, photographs and an infected device.
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Cost of Living Payment Scams
According to Trading Standards, there have been reports of scam text messages which say you might be eligible to receive a "UK Government living expenses subsidy" for 2023-2024.
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Strengthening Senior Support
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Join us for an inspiring event dedicated to improving the quality of life for the senior community in Dunfermline and South West Fife.
At the event you'll be able to explore support and services for yourself or a senior person you care for.
Stallholders include:
- Citizens & Advice Rights Fife
- The Well
- Fife Carers Centre
- Circle of Comfort
- LinkLiving
- Fife Forum
- DPHS
- Seescape
- Time to Live and Respitality
- Footcare Fife
- Kingdom Companions
- Health Promotion Service
- And more to be announced!
Held in the Community Support Hub, Dunfermline, you'll find us on the ground floor of the Kingsgate Centre next to Superdrug. The venue is fully accessible.
There's no need to book - just drop in any time between 10.00am and 2.00pm!
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FVA Training and Learning
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Lunchtime Learning Sessions - Why Lived Experience Matters
Tuesday 22 October, 12.00-1.00, online
At this session, members of FVA’s Lived Experience Team will discuss some of the potentials and challenges of lived experience work and share some of the examples of good practice they’ve been involved with in Fife.
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Our forums provide an impartial and safe platform for services in Fife to discuss important topics, learn about key updates and network with peers. To take part, just sign up to attend!
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Voluntary Sector Children‘s Services Forum
Thursday 07 November, 10.00-12.30, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and Nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Health and Social Care Forum November
Thursday 14 November, 10.00-12.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
The forum is a fantastic space for third sector colleagues to come along and hear about key developments in health and social care in Fife and nationally, discuss significant issues and network with other third sector organisations.
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee/Committee/Board Member
Wednesday 23 October, 6.00-9.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
This free training session is designed to help new or potential Trustees to understand their role and responsibilities so that they can enjoy and thrive in their role free from stress or worries by understanding what they can and should be doing.
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Good Conversations for Employability (3 day course)
Tuesday 29 October, 9.00-4.30, New Volunteer House Kirkcaldy
Participants will learn about the key elements central to a successful personal outcomes approach and explore how to hold outcomes focused conversations in a variety of common and difficult situations.
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Peer Support Network Celebration
Thursday 31 October, 12.00-3.00, Caledonia House Glenrothes
We are delighted to once again be hosting our annual Peer Support Network Celebration and hope many of you will be able to join us. We'll be recognising the people championing Peer in Fife, hear from different speakers, and have the opportunity to connect with network members.
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Other Training and Events
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Training and Volunteering Opportunities
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Positive Destinations - CPD Opportunity for Youth Workers
Scotland's Enterprising Schools is offering a dynamic session titled Positive Destinations, designed to support educators, youth workers, and professionals in the third sector who are committed to helping young people achieve successful outcomes beyond traditional academic routes.
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Scotland's Mental Health First Aid Course
This 12-hour course runs over four sessions and will cover mental health/ill health, signs and symptoms, effective interventions and treatments, and how to access professional help and support.
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Dunfermline Greenspace Open Invite Presentation
Wednesday 23 October, 10.00-11.00, Dunfermline
Dunfermline Greenspace is holding a networking event where they will present their plan to support Dunfermline communities with their greenspace projects.
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Beach of Dreams - Scotland Roundtable
Wednesday 23 October, 10.00-11.00, online
Beach of Dreams is a UK-wide coastal arts festival activating and exploring the unique heritage, cultures and climate futures of our coastlines. At this online gathering, you 'll hear about how you can get involved in the festival.
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Halloween GrooveOn - Dementia Friendly Disco
Tuesday 29 October, 2.00-3.00, Glenrothes
OnFife's Wellbeing Service have organised Halloween GrooveOn, a dementia-friendly disco that might be of interest to you and your service users.
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National Rural Mental Health Forum
Wednesday 30 October, 11.00-1.00, online
The forum will include presentations from the Skills for Life Programmes and Supporting Mentally Healthy Workplaces from the Scottish Government.
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Dunfermline Advocacy's October Open Day
Wednesday 30 October, 11.00-1.00 and 4.00-6.00, Dunfermline
This is an informal event and a chance for you to meet some of the team and ask any questions you may have about volunteering.
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Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up in Cupar
Thursday 31 October, 10.00-4.00, Cupar
NHS Fife is hosting a Flu & COVID Vaccination Pop Up. There's no requirement for an appointment but please check your eligibility first.
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Cyrenians - The BIG Family Event
Saturday 09 November, 9.30-3.00, Edinburgh
The BIG Family Event is a day of fun and learning for parents and carers and their young people. Run by Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution, this free event is for anyone in your family who wants to connect and learn more about family relationships and wellbeing.
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Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering and AGM
Saturday 09 November, 10.00-1.30, Kirkcaldy
Greener Kirkcaldy's Annual Gathering is a celebration of community ownership.
This year Greener Kirkcaldy celebrates five years of owning their community building at 8 East Fergus Place. There are plenty of opportunities to discuss new ideas for the future of the town.
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Fife Care Academy Recruitment Event
Wednesday 20 November, 10.00-1.00, Kirkcaldy
The main aim of the event is to facilitate meaningful connections between employers and students in the health and social care field.
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SCVO Charity Energy Survey
SCVO know many organisations want to go greener and are looking for support for a more affordable energy supply. To help them scope a potential bulk purchase scheme for renewable energy they are seeking more detail on your energy needs and priorities.
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There are 53 funding opportunities on our website at the moment.
New funding opportunities on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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There are 13 job vacancies on our website at the moment.
New vacancies on our website this week (in order of closing date):
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Near You Coordinator - RNID
Closing date: 20 October 2024
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