Havco News
07/07/10
Capital Volunteering Coffee Morning
Capital Volunteering is a project which works with individual Mental Health Service Users, referred or self referred, to offer supported volunteering opportunities and to discuss, advise and develop personal goals & aspirations.
If you are a service user, or you work with/support people who are, and are volunteering or thinking about doing so, you are invited to join us for Afternoon Tea at The Salvation Army Cafe in Romford on the second Tuesday of every month. If you plan to come along, or have any questions, please contact :- Debbie & Sharon at HAVCO on 01708 742881 e-mail debbie.helkin@havco.org.uk or sharon.leeson@havco.org.uk
06/07/10
User Led Organisation Consortium for Havering
HAVCO and Havering Council are jointly holding an engagement event to stimulate and support the development of an outstanding, relevant consortium of user led and community organisations already delivering excellent outcomes for Havering residents.
Members of the voluntary and community sector are welcome to take part in discussions and help shape this new consortium.
Date: Thursday 5th August
Time: 10am - 2pm (lunch will be provided)
Venue: Harefield Manor Hotel 33 Main Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3DL. Tel: 01708 751901
Please RSVP directly to Samantha Saunders by email: sam.saunders@havering.gov.uk or on 01708 431013
21/06/10
PCT Commissioning Breakfast
St George's Hospital
Sutton's Lane, Hornchurch
8.00am for 8.30am start on Wednesday 30th June 2010.
Keynote Speaker: Philip Ainsworth Including Q&A Session.
Places limited! Book now to avoid disappointment!
To book your place and/or if you have a burning question that you would like to pose in advance to the PCT for answering on the day, then contact:
Val Liddiard at Havco
Tel: 01708 742881
Email: val.liddiard@havco.org.uk
Voluntary Sector Lunch
Wednesday 23rd June
12.15pm to 2.15pm
First Step, Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch
To book your place contact Sharon Leeson on
Tel: 01708 742881 or
Email: sharon.leeson@havco.org.uk
30/03/10
Voluntary Sector Conference 2010

The 2010 Voluntary Sector Conference will take place at Harefield Manor Hotel in Romford on the 21st of May.
To book a place please contact Michael Dunlop by phone on 01708 742881, or by email at michael.dunlop@havco.org.uk.
23/03/10
Voluntary Sector Forum Lunch
Click the flyer below for details:
14/01/10
Capital Volunteering Coffee Morning
Capital Volunteering will be hosting a Coffee Morning at the Queens Theatre lounge on Wednesday 3rd February from 10.30am for anyone interested in volunteering via the project. Please note that this is NOT a drop-in session, and informal interview slots must be arranged in advance by phone. Please call Sue Lucey on 01708 742881 if you are interested.
14/12/09
Compact for Havering Consultation Launch
The Compact for Havering document has been revised/rewritten along with the newly written Equalities Code of good Conduct, and both are now open for Consultation.
The 12 week consultation period began on Monday 14th December and remains open until Sunday 7th March 10. the Documents & Code are available for viewing/downloading here (along with the covering letter by Lythan Nevard, The Chair of the Havering Compact Steering Group, and the Translation page to request copies in alternate languages if required.) hard copies are also available upon request.
Comments or questions should be sent to Michael Dunlop (the Compact Administrator) at Havco via email : michael.dunlop@havco.org.uk or post : Havco, Community House, 19/21 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3NH
Cover letter for Compact ConsultationDraft Compact for Havering Dec 09
Draft Equality and Diversity Code
Translation page
The Compact for Havering Working Group is also looking for a new volunteer to look after the Consultation & Information Sharing Code Working Group, as Michael is standing down due to other commitments, if you are interested contact Michael via the above details for more information.
08/12/09
The Metropolitan Police Authority seeks contacts with local voluntary groups
The Metropolitan Police Authority is an important link between communities and police. Their quarterly meetings are open to members of the public and are attended by affiliated voluntary organisations, representatives from the police and local authority. The aim is to discuss all aspects of Policing in Havering, including how to tackle street crime, drug abuse, racial incidents, vandalism and road safety.
Membership is open to all voluntary groups within the community . If you would like to become a member please send details of your organisation together with a copy of your Constitution or rules to the Administrator at Suite T2, Bates Business Centre, Church Road, Harold Wood, Romford RM3 0JA. Alternatively if you would like discuss becoming a member please telephone the Administrator on 01708 340155. You can also visit our website www.e-voice.org.uk/haveringcpcg where you will find copies of previous minutes of meetings, and dates of future events.