About this event
Join us and other members just like you at our upcoming in-person Power of Community event. You’ll access best practice advice, tap into practical support and be inspired by the fantastic story of the community space you’re visiting that will ensure you’re up to date with the latest leadership and sector trends.
Venue: SADACCA Marcus Garvey Hall, 48 The Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8JB
With over 30 years of serving Sheffield's African and Caribbean communities, SADACCA has become an important cultural hub, known for its warmth, connection, and commitment to enhancing wellbeing. Join us at SADACCA's Day Care Centre and see for yourself how SADACCA are meeting the rising needs of an ageing population through social and health related services.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Presenter |
| 10:00 | Arrival at SADACCA Marcus Garvey Hall, coffee and informal networking | |
| 10:10 | Welcome and introductions Housekeeping and plans for the day | Kathryn Roper, Membership Team, Locality |
| 10:15 | Member spotlight - Learn all about our host, SADACCA, from their inspirational leader, Olivier Tsemo. Includes optional walkabout Take a short walk with Olivier and team members to explore the local area and learn what's going on. Prefer to stay back at base? No problem - problem solve issues affecting you with Locality staff. | Olivier Tsemo, CEO, SADACCA |
| 11:15 | Who's who? A facilitated session to help you get to know your colleagues for the day, no preparation required! | Introduced by Kathryn Roper |
| 12:00 | What's going on? Hear about some of Locality's current work to represent and support members. Did you know we've been to 10 Downing Street with a letter signed by over 240 Locality members | Tony Armstrong, CEO, Locality |
| 12:30 | Networking lunch - Black heritage flavours from Urban Fusion
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| 13:30 | Bringing communities together in difficult times There's no denying that we're in a time of political turbulence and increased division inside and across communities. What are we doing to influence the narrative. Discussion: What does connecting communities mean to you and how can we help? | Led by Rob Cotterell and Favour Bernard, SADACCA |
| 14:30 | Member to member Do you need help? Do you want to get a message out? Perhaps you'd like to invite others to learn from you? Some time to check out what's going on across the network and how we can best support each other. | Facilitated by Josie Baker, Senior Development Officer, Yorks and Humber |
| 15:00 | Closing remarks | Kathryn Roper, Locality |
This event is open to all those with the Essentials, Membership Plus or Partner package. Travel bursaries are available if needed – contact members@locality.org.uk to enquire.
If you have the Network package and would like to attend we have a limited number of places available. Please contact members@locality.org.uk before booking.
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