CISV GB News

This year we are sending delegations to two IPPs as well as hosting one all of our own. We are still looking for participants for the Hull project (theme = "Teenagers and Self-esteem") - ANYONE aged 19 or over can apply. For more information click here or follow the link from the menu on the left.


Leader Training Workshop
(posted 30/03/03)

This year's Leader Training Workshop took place on 21st & 22nd March in Sheffield. Around 20 people attended, including leaders, JCs and Seminar participants. Resources from the workshop are now available from the Leader Training page (click here or follow the link from the menu on the left).

Thanks to everyone who helped organise the workshop.


IPP News Bulletins
(posted 30/03/03)

For all the latest news about IPP go to the IPP Info page (click here or follow the link from the menu on the left). News updates from the international IPP page are automatically sent to here.


IPP Canada Cancelled
(posted 30/03/03)

Unfortunately the IPP in Canada (and all other Canadian programmes) has been cancelled for insurance reasons. CISV Canada and CISV International are working hard to fix this problem as soon as possible.


Application Deadline - IPP Canada 2003
(posted 04/11/02)

The deadline for applications for the IPP is December 15th. See below for more information about the project and how to apply.


IPP Canada 2003
(posted 04/09/02)

CISV Great Britain has been invited to send a delegation to an International People's Project (IPP) in Summer 2003. This will be held in Canada and will involve working with people with disabilities.. Anyone aged 19 or over can attend an IPP - follow this link for more info about the project and how to apply.

Contact dan.jary@gb.cisv.org for more information about IPP.


Leader Training Workshop 2002
(posted 21/03/02)

Twenty-four future leaders, JCs and staff attended the annual Leader Training Workshop last weekend This year it was held at the Peace Centre over a whole weekend. Check back here soon for a proper report and possibly some pictures.

Resources from the workshop are avaiable here.


Key Issues Workshop 2002
(posted 10/01/02)

Following the success of the last two Key Issues Workshops you will be glad to hear there will be another this year. It will take place on Saturday 23rd February in Warrington and all members of CISV Great Britain are invited to attend.

It is an opportunity for everyone to contribute to the future of CISV GB, as well as meet new and old friends from other branches. To see how useful this workshop is you can download the minutes and evaluation from both the 2001 and 2000 Key Issues Workshops below in the "Resources" section. More information about the workshop will be circulated soon within your branch but, until then, remember to keep the day free.


CISV 50th Anniversary Celebrations
(posted 26/10/01)

The Great Britain 50th Anniversary Day took place in Sheffield on 6th October. Around 200 people attended and all six branches were represented. The day included a whole range of activities, including typical CISV songs and games, a "Who wants to be a CISVaire?" quiz, and a drama activity were each team created a short play about CISV 50 years in the future. In the Decades game participants moved from one decade to the next, from the 1950s to the present day, by completing tasks.

For more pictures from the day go to our new Gallery. If you have any pictures you would like to add to the gallery please scan them and send them to webmaster@gb.cisv.org.

Thanks to everyone who made the day a success - the NJBF (particularly Tom, Jon and Alex) for running all the activities, and Jennifer Watson, Martin Bell and Kathy Vincent for sorting out all the practical arrangements.


CISV 50th Anniversary Celebrations
(posted 23/08/01)

All over the world celebrations are already underway for CISV's 50th anniversary. This year's International Board Meeting has just finished in Cincinatti, the venue for the very first village, and it included a dedication evening to founder Doris Allen (who is also celebrating her 100th birthday this year) and the unveiling of a statue to commerate CISV and Doris's life. Several participants from the original village also attended the IBM and gave a very interesting talk to the board. An anniversary history book has been published with a page summarising the history of every CISV member nation.

CISV Great Britain will also be holding our own celebrations. On Saturday, October 6th, 10am - 6pm we will be hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration Day for all CISV members, new and old. There will be a wide range of special activites for all ages and it will be a great chance to meet up with old CISV friends. It will be held in Sheffield and is being organised by members of National Council and the NJBF.

If you need more information there should be someone coordinating things for your branch; failing that contact either Jennifer Watson (North East) or Jon Howarth (NJR).


Leadership Training Workshop
(posted 20/04/01)

This year the leadership training workshop was held in Manchester on 23-24th March. It was well attended by all 6 branches and sessions were tailored to the needs of the group, covering delegation leaders, village staff, summer camp, and JCs. Some of the resources used on the day are available below. Many thanks from everyone who attended to Jen (NE) and Alex (Leeds) for organising the content, and John (Manchester) for arranging all the practicals.


National Fundraising Working Group
(posted 20/04/01)

At the Key Issues Workshop in February one of the discussion groups suggested that we should have a national fundraising working group. Suggested "terms of reference" were drawn up (thanks to Roger (Leeds)) and presented to the National Council at their March meeting. Council members agreed that this was a good idea and we are now looking for interested members to join this group. Ideally we should have at least one from each branch and hopefully they will have their first meeting in June (alongside the AGM). If you want to find out more you can download the terms of reference below.


Key Issues Workshop
(posted 13/02/01)

The Key Issues Workshop took place at the Peace Centre in Warrington on Saturday, 10th February. There were around 50 people and five out of the six branches were represented. The theme for the day was "Select, Recruit and Retain" and lots of ideas came out during the discussions. Judging from a quick glance at the evaluation forms, the day was considered a success and the format worth repeating in the future. You will be able to download the minutes from the workshop here as soon as they are ready.

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