When the Cranford estate was redeveloped several years ago, a planning requirement was placed on Radian to consult with the community over whether they would want a youth pod for teenagers to hang out.

The consultation will be based around a questionnaire that will be delivered to the whole community, with an opportunity for residents to come to a ‘drop in’ session on 2 May 17.30 – 20.00 at the Petersfield School Studio.

Radian would like to show the community that all the agencies are there to support them, in whatever the final decision should be.

If you would like to be involved, please contact Andrew Boughton, Radian Community Development Officer on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is holding a networking lunch at Botley Park Golf and Country Club on 3 May. 

To find out more about this and other HCC events go to http://www.hampshirechamber.co.uk/ 

(click on "Networking & Events" and scroll down to find details of the lunch)

This course is now full. Please enquire about new dates.

This highly practical one day workshop will prepare you for all aspects of proposals.

You want people to understand that you are the best option.

Key to achieving this is the quality of your proposals.

This course gives you the skills you need to create more effective proposals that are focused and persuasive.

Venue: RKdia, Horndean

Cost: Free

Date: Wednesday 9th May

Time: 09:30 - 14:30

All places for courses must be booked in advance.  To book on any of the courses or find out more details please contact the Learning & Development Co-ordinator at Community First on 01730 710017.

Alternatively, complete the Booking_Form and return to Community First.

If you would like to book online please fill in the Online Booking Form.

You will need to complete one booking form for each course and each person attending.

View all the courses and download our Summer Training Programme 2012 .

Our next Interagency Forum will be a ‘Funding Day’ in partnership with Havant Council of Community Service and Winchester Area Community Action. 

This is a unique opportunity for you to hear directly from the funders and have a chance to question them in person.  Funders currently   confirmed for the event include: BIG Lottery, Heritage Lottery, Village Hall Funding (Village Halls Advisor), South Down National Park.

This event has limited space and places booked will be on a first come first served basis.  We may also have to limit it to one person per organisation depending on numbers interested.

For more information or to book your place, please contact Carolyn Warne ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 01730 710017).

15 May, 9.30am‐3.30pm, St Johns the Baptist Church Hall, Rowland's Castle, PO9 6DF

Following the highly successful event held last year, Hampshire Youth Support Service and  Staunton Country Park are again organising an event for young people with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, aged between 13 and 25 years old, on 17 May 11.00 – 14.00 at Staunton Country Park in Havant.

The aim of the day, which will be open to young people in Havant, East Hampshire, Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport areas, is to provide young people with information about the different services and opportunities available to them and a chance for them to ask questions about work, training and education, volunteering opportunities and supported employment, as well as other issues affecting their lives.

To find out more, please email Jennie Baker at the Youth Support Service on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Spiritual England in partnership with Quaker Life and Winchester University are running a conference in London, on18 May about how to make primary schools into peaceful and peace-radiating communities where all children are valued, listened to and helped to develop into well-rounded human beings.

To find out more or to book a place email Anna Lubelska on
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to  http://www.spiritualengland.org.uk/.

Come along to the Silver Song Club at the Triangle Centre in Liss. 

The aim of the Club is to improve the health and well being of people through music by offering social singing for all older people and carers.

The next three meetings are on 18 May, 15 June and 20 July all from 14.00 – 15.30.  There is a small charge of £3 per session and refreshments and homemade cakes are available. 

For further information please call 01303 298549.

This course is now full, please enquire for new dates.

This course will be looking at understanding committees, their purposes and participants

· The purpose and usefulness of the Agenda and Minutes.

· The roles and responsibilities of Committee Members.

· The qualities and skills of an effective Committee Member.

· An introduction to listening and negotiation skills, assertiveness and handling difficult situations.

Venue: Horndean Technology College

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday 22nd May

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

All places for courses must be booked in advance.  To book on any of the courses or find out more details please contact the Learning & Development Co-ordinator at Community First on 01730 710017.

Alternatively, complete the Booking_Form and return to Community First.

If you would like to book online please fill in the Online Booking Form.

You will need to complete one booking form for each course and each person attending.

View all the courses and download our Summer Training Programme 2012 .

Are you disability aware?  Do you have clients, customers or service users who are disabled?INDI South East (in partnership with Hampshire Independent Equality Forum and Basingstoke and District Disability Forum) is holding a Disability Awareness Networking Event on 24 May at the Carnival Hall Community Centre, Basingstoke 10.30-15.30. 

This is free for voluntary and community sector organisations and some travel bursaries are available for disabled attendees.

To register visit www.indi.org.uk , e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone the INDI office on 01372 361901.

Alton Community Centre on 25 May from 10.30 – 18.00

There will be opportunities to network and visit stands supported by local businesses as well attend workshops provided by Leisure Learning.

For more information please contact Jeannie Satchell at Community First East Hampshire on:- 01730-710017 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A Jubilee Concert featuring the lovely voices of The Three Sopranos Diana, Linda, Judith and, at the piano, Carol Anne;

Singing and Playing a wonderful selection from Musicals, Opera, Patriotic Gems.

Friday 25th May 2012 7:30 pm

Churchers College, Ramshill, Petersfield

Tickets £8 each (includes a glass of wine or mineral water during the interval) available from One Tree Books, Lavant Street, Petersfield

Alton Community Centre on 26 May from 10.30 – 12.30.

There will be opportunities to network and visit stands supported by local businesses as well attend workshops provided by Leisure Learning.

For more information please contact Jeannie Satchell at Community First East Hampshire on:- 01730-710017 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You will have an understanding of the mental health issues that potential volunteers may have and the impact they may have on their placement opportunities.

In the first half of the session you will have an understanding of the mental health issues and basic information about their effects on the volunteer.

In the second half of the session will be looking at the interviewing process and interviewing potential volunteers with mental health issues who approach a Volunteer Centre to enquire about getting involved in volunteering

Other content covered: rapport and questioning; volunteering roles and commitments; leisure interests rather than volunteering; support workers; next step through the volunteer placement process; recording evidence.

Date: Tuesday 29th May 2012

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

Venue: Langstone Technology Park, Havant

Cost: Free to volunteer centres; £30 others

All places for courses must be booked in advance.  To book on any of the courses or find out more details please contact the Learning & Development Co-ordinator at Community First on 01730 710017.

Alternatively, complete the Booking_Form and return to Community First.

If you would like to book online please fill in the Online Booking Form.

You will need to complete one booking form for each course and each person attending.

View all the courses and download our Summer Training Programme 2012 .

With the move from grant-based to commissioned funding it is more important than ever that organisations are able to understand the new systems and are able to demonstrate how they can deliver contracts efficiently and effectively in order to be able to fully support who they represent.

Venue: Petersfield Rugby Club

Cost: £25 voluntary sector (concessions available, please enquire); £35 others

Date: Wednesday 30th May

Time: 10:00 - 15:30

All places for courses must be booked in advance.  To book on any of the courses or find out more details please contact the Learning & Development Co-ordinator at Community First on 01730 710017.

Alternatively, complete the Booking_Form and return to Community First.

If you would like to book online please fill in the Online Booking Form.

You will need to complete one booking form for each course and each person attending.

View all the courses and download our Summer Training Programme 2012 .

The customer care course provides candidates with tools to provide exceptional service to customers.

Customer care is important to ensure repeat business from customers, and in this competitive environment repeat business is vital.

The training focuses on the development of practical and effective communication skills which can be used in the workplace environment.

Venue: Forest Community Centre, Bordon

Cost: £35 voluntary sector (concessions available, please enquire); £70 Others

Date: Thursday 31st May

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

All places for courses must be booked in advance.  To book on any of the courses or find out more details please contact the Learning & Development Co-ordinator at Community First on 01730 710017.

Alternatively, complete the Booking_Form and return to Community First.

If you would like to book online please fill in the Online Booking Form.

You will need to complete one booking form for each course and each person attending.

View all the courses and download our Summer Training Programme 2012 .

Bring your fundraising worries and successes and share with others. It is a great way to find funds from other people's ideas that you had not thought of and it is fun.

We meet from 12.00-14.00 at Basepoint Business Centre, Havant to help fundraise for our causes. Space is really tight so please pre-book!

Book by clicking HERE - bring a colleague if you wish to.

It is free to attend and meet other charities with similar fundraising issues. Get the help you need in a very friendly way.

Email Nigel for more information on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .