Go do it! - Wansbeck Events

Stress Management Workshop

Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Marketing for success workshop –

Date: Wednesday, 10 September, 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Venue: Age Concern, The Round House, Lintonville Parkway, Ashington
Outline: This interactive workshop is a must for anyone who wants to get the best out of promoting their organisation.  Delegates will leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to tailor a marketing plan, identify a customer base and learn about the marketing mix. There will be practical exercises on how to use the most appropriate promotional tools to reach your customer base and get the best out of promotional techniques.  Click here for a booking form.

Public Law Training

Date: 22 September 2008 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Wansbeck CVS, Station Road, Ashington
Outline: This event is primarily intended for the voluntary sector. By having an understanding of your rights under public law many situations can be avoided. Keen interest is anticipated so please book early to ensure the opportunity is not missed.

Introduction to public law
working definition of public law/public bodies and public functions/duties & powers/legislation, regulations & guidance

Public law wrongs
Illegality/fairness/irrationality/maladministration

Making a challenge
decisions, actions and failures to act by a public body/information gathering and problem analysis

Public law remedies
Complaints/compact & mediation/ombudsman schemes/judicial review

Attending the training session will give you the knowledge to identify if a public body is acting unlawfully, to promote collaborative working and if necessary, challenge decisions.

Contact: Lynda Watson (Community Action Northumberland), Tel 01670 500815 or email lyndawatson@ca-north.org.uk

North East Economic Forum Annual Conference

Date: 31st October 2008
Venue: Hilton NewcastleGateshead, Bottle Bank, Gateshead
Outline: Information NEEF is a Not-for-Profit organisation. The North East Economic Forum was established in 2005 as a vehicle for continued debate on the growth and regeneration of the North East as a region. The Forum brings together the regions key stakeholders from national and local government, industry and the voluntary sector; with representatives from trade unions, the regions universities and stakeholder groups such a the CBI. The annual conference is a prestigious event which has attracted speakers such as Rt Hon Tony Blair and Rt Hon David Cameron MP in the past. For more information visit www.neef.co.uk

Contact: Dialogue Event Solutions on 01429 233903 or email enquiries@dialogue-es.com.

Northumberland Business Service provides a range of workshops for people who are thinking about starting their own businesses. Some of the courses that are being provided locally are listed below , but for full details of what NBS can provide please click here or contact the Ashington Business Advice Centre on 08448 731 351.