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Falkirk Community Hospital Community Hub

Posted on January 16, 2015

  Click on the picture to read the full article.   The Falkirk Community Hospital Community Hub opened it’s doors to the public on Monday 12th January.  The Community Hub will be open each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm where local and national organisations will provide information and support on a range of…

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Charity Fayre: A Great Success

Posted on December 18, 2014

On Saturday 29 November, CVS Falkirk in partnership with Falkirk Trinity Church held its annual Charity Fayre in Falkirk Trinity Church and it was a great success. We brought together 40 of our local and national charities, to provide an opportunity for them to sell a range of products for Christmas while also raising their profile and highlighting the services and support they provide.

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Community Care and Health Forum Meeting Dates for 2015

Posted on December 15, 2014

The CCHF has confirmed their Forum meetings will take place on the following dates at Falkirk Fire Station, Westfield, Falkirk, FK2 9AH from 10am-1pm, a buffet lunch is available from 12.30pm.

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Counselling Skills Course at FDAMH

Posted on December 15, 2014

A COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills Course will commence in February 2015 at FDAMH’s Victoria Centre in Central Falkirk.

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Blood Borne Virus Training

Posted on December 15, 2014

The aim of the training will be to provide an overview of BBV’s. The training is free to all who work across Forth Valley Health Board area including voluntary statutory organisations.

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Forth Valley Sensory Centre Winter Fayre

Posted on November 13, 2014

Forth Valley Sensory Centre are holding their annual Winter Fayre where there will be stalls with homemade crafts and baking, handbags, accessories, jewellery and skincare. As well as the usual tombola and raffle stalls.

Children visiting Santa in his sensory grotto will receive a small gift and some reindeer dust, they can also pop in to get their face painted!

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Human Rights Event

Posted on November 13, 2014

Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) and the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) are holding an event which will take place in the run-up to International Human Rights Day and the first anniversary of the launch of Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights.

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Community Care and Health Forum

Posted on November 13, 2014

The next CCHF meeting will take place on Wednesday 19th November, 10am-12.30pm, Falkirk Fire Station.

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Just Enterprise Sales Training

Posted on November 13, 2014

This full day introductory workshop is free for members/staff of third sector organisations and is aimed at Social Enterprises and Enterprising Third Sector organisations that are developing new markets, or are trying to sell products and services into existing markets. It is ideal for those responsible for generating income on a day-to-day basis. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of selling, from preparation to questioning styles, objection handling, and how to develop a consultative approach to sales.

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Scotland’s Legacy 2014

Posted on November 13, 2014

Not-for-profit organisations in Scotland have until 1st February 2015 to apply for funding to support building or upgrading local sport and recreation facilities to encourage people in Scotland to be more active around the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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