Wednesday, October 31, 2007
REAP Day of Debates - Feedback from LVSC
We would like to thank everybody who came to our Day of Debates on 12 September 2007. It was an amazing day with inspiring speakers, many energetic disc

ussions, wonderful performances and delicious food.
We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and if you have any comments or suggestions about the day, please let us know (call REAP or e-mail
olesya@reap.org.uk)
Please read LVSC feedback on the Day of Debates here:
"REAP has been a VSF member for the past 3 years. This profile looks at a recent conference held by the organisation and some of its current work."
http://www.lvsc.org.uk/Templates/information.asp?NodeID=97262&i1PNID=89787&i
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Jobs & Opportunities. November 2007
REAP representative needed for Connecting Communities meeting for BMER organisations in Hillingdon 1 Nov Thu 18:00 - 21:00, Uxbridge
Training: Managing Volunteers, FREE One Day Training. Good chance for training that will help you get jobs with charities. 6 Nov Tue 10:00 - 16:00 contact TIDE 020 82802245, West Ealing
Training: First Aid Training. Recommended for interpreters working in health. You must book a place. 22 Nov Thurs 9:30 - 16:00 For venue and to book a place ring Julie on 01895442722
Training: Introduction to Excel, FREE Computer Training
27 Nov Tue 10:00 - 13:30 contact TIDE 020 82802245, Brent
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Celebration and Conference
29 Nov Fri 10:00 - 16:00, Ealing Town Hall
BME&R Forum for anyone who is part of a cultural or refugee group in West London
3 Dec Mon 10:00 - 13:00, Brent
REAP Reunion! 8 Dec Sat, Hayes
FREE Training: ESOL for care. Improve your English, learn IT, get qualification, get a job
Monday - Friday. Contact Praxis 020 7729 7985, Bethnal Green
Discounts available at Hillingdon Leisure, Arts and Library facilities (e.g. swimming pool)
For info contact Leisure Services on 01895 250493, Hillingdon
Training: Living London - a 4 week orientation programme for asylum-seekers and refugees who are new to London No date yet, for info contact RAGU on 020 7133 2110, London-wide
Training: ESOL classes for Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
No age limit! Ring 01895 272478, Uxbridge
Support: Has Domestic Violence cast a shadow over your life? If you would like to speak to someone who can help contact a team of women from different ethnic backgrounds. We can ring for you. The Domestic Violence Floating Support Service 01895 457 421
sbha.referral@sbhg.co.uk, London-wide
Training: FREE training to join the management boards of Housing Associations. (Excellent job preparation) Contact Aik Morgan 020 7091 9480, London-wide
The Mayor has introduced a scheme to recognise good practice in coverage of refugee and asylum issues in London?s local, regional, faith, Black, Asian and minority ethnic newspapers.
If you have read a good article on refugee issues in your local newspaper, please send us a copy!
Oyster discount for a weekly bus travel card - £7, for those receiving Income Support
Don?t miss your chance!!
Jobs and Opportunities. October 2007
Big Fest Celebration, Uxbridge main shops
7 Oct, Sat, Uxbridge
World Mental Health Day, Uxbridge
10 Oct Wed 16:00 - 19:30
London Refugee Integration Strategy. Have your say and represent REAP
16 Oct Tue, ring REAP, Central London
Ealing BMER Health Forum. We need someone to represent REAP
16 Oct Tue, 10:00 - 12:00, Ealing
Voluntary & Community Summit, Harrow
18 Oct Thurs 10:00 - 15:00
Child Support Agency FREE Training Workshop. Women only, Hillingdon Women's Centre
19 Oct Fri 10:00 - 12:00 for info contact Tracy Johnson 01895 259578
Introduction to Counselling Skills One Day Workshop, West Ealing
25 Oct Thurs 10:00 - 16:00, for info contact TIDE 020 82802245
Southall Community Alliance AGM
25 Oct Thurs, 19:00, Dormer Wells
Managing Volunteers, FREE One Day Training, West Ealing
6 Nov Tue 10:00 - 16:00, for info contact TIDE 020 82802245
First Aid Training, Key House. Recommended for interpreters working in health
22 Nov Thurs 9:30 - 16:00, for info contact Julie Moody on 01895 442722
Introduction to Excel, FREE Training, Brent
27 Nov Tue 10:00 - 13:30, for info contact TIDE 020 82802245
Discounts available at Hillingdon Leisure, Arts and Library facilities
(e.g. swimming pool) For info contact Leisure Services on 01895 250493
Living London - a 4 week orientation programme for asylum-seekers and refugees who are new to London. No date yet, for info contact RAGU on 020 7133 2110
Pensions Education Project. How can it support you?
Don?t be poor when you are old! For info contact Lucy Thomson 020 7392 2941
ESOL classes for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Uxbridge
Ring 01895 272478
Has Domestic Violence cast a shadow over your life? If you would like to speak to someone who can help contact a team of women from different ethnic backgrounds. Or we can ring for you.
The Domestic Violence Floating Support Service 01895 457 421
sbha.referral@sbhg.co.ukFREE training to join the management boards of Housing Associations. (Excellent job preparation) Ring Aik Morgan 020 7091 9480
Jobs & Opportunities. September 2007
Hillingdon Hospital is looking for people who would like to be part of decision-making about how the hospital works. 11 Sept, ring 01895 279402
catherine.holly@thh.nhs.ukREAP Day of Debates and AGM, at the Irish Centre, Hammersmith
12 Sept, Wed, 12.00-19.30
Evaluation of Maternity Services in Hillingdon, participants needed
18 Sept, Tues 10.00-13.00
The Pension Scandal - Open Meeting, Ealing Town Hall.
19 Sept Wed 14.00 - 16.00 Ring Jim Wong 0208 280 2233
BMER Network Meeting, Southall, See overleaf for details
20 Sept Thu, 10.00 - 13.00
Level 3 Advanced Interpreting Training - private places available, £200-300 (12 weeks), by SouthEast Interpreters 21 Sept Fri deadline for Oct/Nov, ring Ayo
Voluntary Sector Children and Families Forum. CAN rep needed!
25 Sept Tue 10.00 - 12.00
JOB: HAVS Volunteer Centre Manager (Ref: VBM)
c£28,000 pa + Pension Contribution (Full time)
28 Sept Fri - closing date! For application ring: 01895 442722
Has Domestic Violence cast a shadow over your life? If you would like to speak to someone who can help contact a team of women from different ethnic backgrounds. The Domestic Violence Floating Support Service 01895 457 421
sbha.referral@sbhg.co.ukFREE training to join the management boards of Housing Associations.
Ring Aik Morgan 020 7091 9480
Training in Communication skills, Diversity, Fundraising, Event planning, Management Skills from £55 per course. Ring LVSC on 020 7700 8113
ESOL classes for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, Uxbridge
Ring 01895 272478