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MECC (Making Every Contact Count) is a practical introduction to the skills in talking to people about the issues they are concerned about or the changes they are seeking to make. It is all about supporting people to identify and access the things that could help them. So if your work brings you into frequent contact with people and you want to improve the likelihood of making a real difference this training could be for you. A light lunch will be provided.

Jackson Hall
9 September 10:00AM
To 9 September 1:00PM

Free peer-to-peer learning and networking session with vegan lunch. this session will include an introductory training session on soft skills for volunteers.

161 Bexhill Road
10 September 12:30PM
To 10 September 3:30PM

Are you new in post or keen to find out more about the sector? This workshop, led by HVA Director Steve Manwaring, will include a briefing about the scale and contribution of the VCSE sector in Hastings, information about the services HVA provide, and an opportunity to hear about and discuss the key issues affecting the sector.

Jackson Hall
15 September 2:00PM
To 15 September 3:00PM

Hastings Voluntary Action and Safe Families are working in partnership to better inform church leaders in Hastings and St Leonards about the range of community projects and networks that HVA are involved with, that may be relevant to their work.

Central Hall
16 September 12:00AM
To 16 September 1:30PM

Come and try out this informal seated exercise session with free refreshments and an opportunity find out more about local Age-Friendly activities.

Central Hall
18 September 11:15AM
To 18 September 12:30PM

We will be joined at this meeting by Rosie Leech from Hastings Borough Council and the new Healthy Ageing Officer to understand what the next steps are for Hastings in the Age Friendly Communities programme and what the networks role will be in this.

6 Bank Buildings
18 September 1:30PM
To 18 September 3:00PM

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