1515vcs: 2012

06 November 2012

#1515vcs...october 2012...week 4 and a bit

View the story "#1515vcs...october 2012...week 4 and a bit" on Storify#1515vcs...october 2012...week 4 and a bitOur tweets 22-31 OctoberStorified by · Tue, Nov 06 2012 12:58:0122 October#1515vcs writing a small news bulletin about our community work and also clutching a cup of tea for warmth because I'm blinking freezing!Carolyn Ellis#1515vcs Playing with and loving Google Fusion Tables. Just made this https://www.google.com/fusiontables/embedviz?viz=MAP&q=select+col3+from+1v2yWamDYnWFF0tXS16oRvjJVzBxpioXaZ-j3T9k&h=false&lat=54.331570276789044&lng=-1.095270507812529&z=8&t=1&l=col3&y=1&tmplt=1 [completely fictitious data!]Mark Morton#1515vcs Sending emails to local organisations about our campaign on youth homelessness in Derby #teamvgoTeam v Derby City#1515vcs craving nicotine after a rant triggered by the news today. Govt progressively doing compassion wrong & not utilising tool like VCSFerg SladeRT @TeamvDerbyCity: #1515vcs Sending emails to local organisations about our campaign on youth homelessness in Derby #teamvgoSimon Hancox#1515vcs reflecting on funeral,family, life & work stuff.Day off but still thinking, planning & aiming to battle against the day 2 day stuffSimon Hancox#1515vcs Clearing emails, updating intranet, and getting angry at broken 'compose new tweet' button.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs arguing that historic failure to do contract management isn't a reason to be disproportionate now. Winning? Maybe...Jo Dean23 October@ChiefExecHACVS I may, occasionally, post #1515vcs at a time that is not 1515. Shhhh, #secretJo Dean#1515vcs Looking at how to do the online bit of a future appeal for donationsMark Morton#1515vcs today was wrapping up our #3SocialNetwork Master class with @gavinwray. A great day of positive thinking to benefit NW VCS!VCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs Trying to deal with nuisance marketing company. Struggling to find guidelines on B2B marketing, not personal data protection.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs After presenting to ACEVO event on Health & Wellbeing Board, arrive at office & am called in to repeat it for VCS network meeting!Mike Wild#1515vcs talking eventbrite with our comms volunteer - he's setting it up for us (thank goodness!)stephanie cole24 October@watfordgap Should we tie-in with #1515vcs? Just a thought...VCSLearningSolutions#1515VCS I really must stop talking to interesting people. It gives me all kinds of ideas about new stuff we could do when I'm already busy!Mike Wild#1515VCSJust booked onto TSRC 'who's speaking for whom?' VCS Leadership research focus group @gmcvo on 23rd Nov.Mark Nesbitt#1515vcs it's my Friday today so getting that Friday feeling :-)Carolyn Ellis#1515vcs Hanging out with Mr Havoc at #theRSA @jamesmbRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs On train to @OneBlackpool SMS reading @YellowphinWeb web solution proposal + thinking abt our @YouTube launch! http://pic.twitter.com/SPazyvLPVCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs getting ready for a trustee meeting, now what have i forgotenJohn Wilson#1515vcs Gone for a lie down. Please see earlier tweets.Tony Okotie#1515vcs planning with team how to strengthen sectors involvement in commissioning and keeping us central in the JSNACaroline O'Brien#1515vcs Thinking about all of the great assets in our organisation and membership ... and worrying about things I need to do by tomorrowLorna Prescott#1515vcs sending an email to an asylum seeker group about how they can do what they want to do by linking up with other local groupsstephanie cole#1515VCS spent all day training and developing our new website with the teamgethyn williams@VCSLearning Yes good shout!although we may wish to eval #1515vcs & #staffordshirehour to see how successful...Mark Nesbitt@marknesbitt_P3 Yes, they & others like #lancashirehour were a bit of an inspiration - #1515vcs is effective as an on-going casual affairVCSLearningSolutions25 October#1515vcs Working on Regional Development Plan for #FRSA in London. Trying to be data drivenRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs - finishing up the marking ready for the EV visit next week - what's a quiet life? answers on a short Tweet 8-)John Wilson#1515vcs meeting local group who've raised the money themselves & bought a building. I hope they can raise the funds to finish & use it...stephanie cole#1515vcs Planning Women Take Part - an active citizenship learning programme, with @jillbedLorna Prescott#1515vcs helping @derbyca lead a social media (OK Facebook!) session in #derbyukPaul Webster#1515vcs trying to get media coverage for @BigLotteryRfnd campaign after gov announcement of £377m #olympics underspend. Same old story!Jay Kennedy26 October@eseesea thanks for #1515vcs and storify @BigLotteryRfnd mentions!Jay Kennedy#1515vcs Assessing applications for Converge gm health consortia. Many organizations with good services on offer.!Pamela Ball #1515vcs giving up on the unequal struggle to reduce the todo list- time to find something more productive to doJohn Wilson#1515vcs Composing my feedback on @NCVO draft plan for @leadership2020 foresight work. Look out @RichRobWilliams We gotta think bigger!Roxanne Persaud#1515vcs Adding finishing touches to joint presentation for @BarrowCadbury event next Wed, enjoying playing with @nickb43's food theme :)Lorna Prescott#1515vcs designing options for our poverty research report (due in 2 weeks!). And yes I am doing this to put off doing less exciting tasksstephanie cole29 October
Sorry no tweets, left it a day too late to Storify the tweets. Does anyone know how to fix this?!
30 October#1515vcs Sat in the dry enjoying Americano and twitter!VCSLearningSolutionsa prize for whoever wants to make me a cup of tea (#1515VCS incentivising tea-making)gethyn williams#1515vcs trying not to think about work on holiday... #easiersaidthandoneJay Kennedy#1515vcs Adding a news story to our website: http://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/general-interest/happy-90th-birthday-betty/ #cakeLizzie Banks#1515vcs On the #uktrain for tonight's Manchester Net Tuesday http://www.meetup.com/Manchester-NetSquared/events/53021842/ #mcrn2Mark Morton#1515vcs thinking about snacking. Have grapes. Would prefer chips. (Also, yeah, work of various kinds)Jo Dean#1515vcs resisting that final slice of cake whilst reducing the todo list - one day it will be empty honestJohn Wilson#1515vcs nursing bruises from goalkeeping at last night's @VictimSupport fundraiser. Great event, lots raised, worth the pain!Ferg Slade#1515vcs pretty pink new signs now up in Community Space area - look great with new purple sparkly toilet floors! http://www.communityactionderby.org.uk/community-spaceCommunity Action#1515VCS with @tonyokotie & @PamelaSBall discussing exciting collaboration and learning from what works!richard caulfield#1515vcs Discussing various developments with my Chief Officer and our aspirations around inspiration, innovation and collaborationLorna Prescott#1515vcs wrapping up the social media training at @VABarnsley with a visit to twitter and talk of surgeries :-)Paul Webster#1515vcs talking to other staff after our annual away day had just finishedstephanie cole#1515vcs planning yet again a response to upcoming flawed commissioning process. Also battling headcold. So that's PQQ, déja vu and manflu.Mike Wild31 OctoberA day of questions: 1. What's #1515vcs all about please? Anybody?Richard Finch@RichardFinch67 @kate_is_busy @vcslearning it originated from @LouLouK as #1515gov and was repurposed for the VCS by @eseesea #1515vcsPaul WebsterGoing slightly cross-eyed reating diagrams of voluntary sector networks for a new guide #1515vcsClinks Local Team*creating* not *reating* obviously! #1515vcsClinks Local Team#1515vcs Chatting to our (nearly new) comms volunteer about our fledgling 'gifts in wills' campaign. Key words: sensitive, respectful.Lizzie Banks@Clinks_Local Could have been worse, you could have said *eating* ;) #1515vcsLizzie Banks#1515vcs just sitting down to start writing the flyer about our new DTLLS courseJohn Wilson@watfordgap Thanks Paul! I hope @RichardFinch67 will join in the wonderful world of #1515vcs! @kate_is_busy @VCSLearning @LouLouKstephanie cole

26 October 2012

#1515vcs...october 2012...week 3

View the story "#1515vcs...october 2012...week 3" on Storify#1515vcs...october 2012...week 3Our tweets 15-21 OctoberStorified by · Fri, Oct 26 2012 14:19:0915 October
#1515vcs Feeling bad for neglecting my Twitter buddies (again). Sorry folks :/ #musttryharderLizzie Banks#1515vcs drafting our bring your own device policy. It’s not funstephanie cole#1515vcs getting ready for the Leeds #3Social eventJohn Wilson16 October#1515vcs sending out emails to the shortlisted bidders for the @OneBlackpool VCSE Mapping Tender.Duncan Hodgson#1515vcs Evaluating a new web project we've just put live and sorting out the little snagsMark Morton#1515vcs Was in a team leaders meeting, discussing our volunteer awards and lots of other exciting work :)Lorna Prescott#1515vcs in ICT group meeting, talking office move, cloud, defrag, scandisk, website. Ooohhh, excitingstephanie cole17 October#1515vcs just sent off agenda for DSC_Charity monthly campaigns mtg 2moro. Big topics @BigLotteryRfnd, #hodgson review, new #giftaid paperJay Kennedy#1515vcs Updating staff intranet, and being bowled by how much work one #volunteer can do on their very first day. #impressed.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs Meeting with our digital media projects officer to review the progress of projects he's doing #vxcitingMark Morton#1515vcs trying to remember how to register the current batch of learners on the awarding bodies intuitive systemJohn Wilson#1515vcs checking the case studies on our website, very helpfully added by our info and comms volunteer. Some great work :-)stephanie cole18 October#1515vcs checking arrangements for our over-subscribed #3SocialPendle Surgery in the morning - we need more local Surgeons ~ any offers?!VCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs Sorting out Case Studies of great IT use for #item3 Showcase on Monday http://item3showcase.eventbrite.co.uk/ still time to book!Paul Webster#1515vcs Identifying hyperlocal tweeters who may be able to assist publicising one of our eventsMark Mortonwhoops that should be #1515vcs writing a press release... long day.Emma Lees#1515vcs sharing ideas/connecting with @TeamvDerbyCity AND engaged in the fab #ttvolmgrs learning for #volunteermanagers #multitaskSimon Hancox#1515vcs Working on how to get more collaborative leadership into INGOs with @LyndonRego @CAFOD @IR_Worldwide @VSOUK @ben_emmens & moreRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs Heading to Brierley Hill for our annual Volunteer Awards celebration and AGM - apologies in advance for all the tweeting later :)Lorna Prescott#1515vcs Final preps for #ThirdSector Focus Grp on #Birmingham #SmartCities agenda w/ @digibrum & @paulineroche #volsec #OpenDataRAWM#1515vcs meeting one of our member VCOs, they're worried about threats to their independence. We're giving them confidence to challenge!stephanie cole#1515vcs : excellent meeting w @TamesideCouncil to update them on plans for new 'better futures' consortium of #VCS CYP & family providersTony Okotie19 October#1515vcs running through plans for @doncastercvs visit next week and finishing tounches to #item3 event on monday http://ow.ly/eBMNJPaul Webster#1515vcs Updating the @doodleday website ready for next year's celebrity doodles to go onlineMark Morton#1515vcs Reading this: http://www.charitycomms.org.uk/articles/what-s-the-best-piece-of-career-advice-you-ve-been-given because I've been doing maternity cover for 6 months already! D=Lizzie Banks#1515vcs - having a quiet day with some non work time at 1515 just for a changeJohn Wilson

03 October 2012

#1515vcs...september 2012...week 4 and a bit

View the story "#1515vcs...september 2012...week 4 and a half" on Storify#1515vcs...september 2012...week 4 and a halfOur tweets 22-30 SeptemberStorified by · Wed, Oct 03 2012 09:13:1224 September
#1515vcs pushing the Derby leg of #volunteermagnet2012 tour. Great opportunity for #volunteermanagers to learn from 2 international leadersSimon Hancox#1515vcs checking the test accouns for @derbyca social media training on thursday - @Simon1123 you'll be pleased to know all still work okPaul Webster25 September
At #1515vcs I'll be reading these Safe From Harm papers. My brain keeps misreading 'vulnerable' & getting 'venerable'. I think that's nicer?Jo Dean#1515vcs Was having a *really* useful discussion with @nickb43 about collaboration work in Dudley and wider @urbanforum and @_CDX_ stuffLorna Prescott#1515vcs on my way back from checking out the venue for the @_CDX_ AGM on saturday. #cdxstarfish12Emma LeesNow looking at #1515vcs on @Storify. I'd seen the # tag before but didn't know what it was for! #mcrn2 http://storify.com/1515vcsMark Morton#1515vcs - getting ready for the toughest training session I run each year 25+ bored students who can't interactJohn Wilson26 September
The day some new people took part in #1515vcs...hello! *waves*...including Mark using a fancy IFTTT recipe to remind him
#1515vcs - almost on time for once. Trying to catch up with the backlog of emails and then sit down to write the newsletterJohn Wilson#1515vcs in workshop on setting social media objectives at GHS in Preston #3socialFlump#1515vcs Who told people I'd be at my desk today? Phone has rung constantly on everything from working with businesses to approving artwork!Mike Wild#1515vcs too busy to tweet and that is even workign from home on only two out of 4 cylinders !!Pamela Ball #1515vcs I was on the phone to to a brilliant woman from our #biglocal area, listening to her frustrations about how long the process takesLorna PrescottGreat to see @SelfHelpTeam @tootle_toots @Simon1123 @PontoonDock @FlumpCat @PamelaSBall and more joining the #1515vcs tweetingLorna Prescott#1515vcs must remember to tick the sort button when printing. argh.Emma Lees@dosticen Now @watfordgap has shown me ifttt then my first recipe will be a text everyday at 1515 to remind me! #1515vcsMark MortonYay to @PontoonDock for his new #1515vcs @IFTTT recipe! Lovely to chat to you yday Mark @dosticen @eseeseaPaul Webster#1515vcs was listening to @vsnwnews talking at #3social about twitter and probably twitter hashtagsPaul Webster@eseesea We mentioned your #1515vcs Storify at #mcrn2 ToolJam last night. Very good @dosticen @SelfHelpTeam @tootle_toots @PontoonDockPaul Webster27 September
The day a new idea was thrown into the mix #charityday...now we just need to pick it up and run with it...any takers?
Watching local gov tweeters doing #OurDay - wondering if we should balance with a #charityday? Something for #1515vcs crew to consider?Jo Dean#1515vcs Spending the afternoon creating new stuff for the website. Exciting times ahead!VCS West Lindsey#1515vcs office celebrates as (after 7 years!) a group we help has taken a huge step forward to being more independent. Fantastic team workJo Dean#1515vcs With the digital media team, testing the new-look confirmation emails from our online shop http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/shopMark MortonDoing my first #1515vcs tweet was prompted by my first @ifttt recipe. Thanks to @watfordgap for his introduction to the site!Mark MortonMy #1515vcs is.. RT @pontoondock: My 1st #1515vcs tweet was prompted by my 1st @IFTTT recipe. Thanks @watfordgap for intro to the site!Paul Webster#1515vcs prepping for tonight's board presentation about our fab & groovy @DerbyEye #communityreporting projectSimon Hancox#1515vcs In a Team Leaders meeting, exciting stuff going on across @DudleyCVS :)Lorna Prescott#1515vcs First meeting with board as Chief Officer. Here early, not sure that's a good thing.Laurence@GCVS28 September
#1515vcs providing feedback on someone else's sloppy effort. Being particularly careful to proofread my vitriol... #nooneyouknowJo Dean#1515vcs Procrastinating! Not quite sure what to get on with next, tempted to make lists but feel I should actually get something done :o/Lorna Prescott#1515vcs Writing 'good luck' messages for FB & Twttr for ppl doing the Rutland Water Swim on Sunday http://www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/rutland-water-swimMark Morton#1515vcs looking at possible new developments for West Yorkshire Training Shop http://www.wytrainingshop.org.ukJohn Wilson30 September
I've also archives tweets and pics from CDX Starfish: yesterday's celebration event http://sfy.co/i9rf #storify #cdxstarfish12 #1515vcsLorna Prescott

#1515vcs...september 2012...week 3

View the story "#1515vcs...september 2012...week 3" on Storify#1515vcs...september 2012...week 3Our tweets 15-21 SeptemberStorified by · Wed, Oct 03 2012 08:58:0117 September#1515vcs In a meetings discussing Dudley's #jsna synthesis document - lots of hard work been done … how do I find things from vcs to add?Lorna Prescott#1515vcs leaving cdx board meeting & heading home from Birmingham.Emma Lees#1515vcs meeting with other infrastructure orgs about a Newcastle group support directory (read: list)stephanie cole18 September#1515vcs Crunching through email and realising I don't have enough hours left in this weekRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs I was having a late lunch break at @carerscafe and reading some @theRSA links from @davidwilcox's tweets a few days agoLorna Prescott#1515vcs (yesterday) Delighted and excited by @Lamplightdb @WestofKilburn & @louisebrown at #lasaopdata - more here http://storify.com/lasaict/unlocking-the-potential-of-open-dataRAWM19 September#1515vcs leaving council commissioning committee. One of those regular meetings where I'm never sure if i did anything useful. #jargonJo Dean#1515vcs Trying to get to grips with how on earth we will evaluate asset based community led health improvement work in Dudley #hardworkLorna Prescott#1515vcs Catching up on end of #gavcaagm & thinking #3qi are in breakouts. Because hashtags allow you to follow events you can't attend!Paul Webster#1515vcs speaking at #3QI conference on Preston about quality in infrastructureTony Okotie#1515vcs trying to sort a logo in photoshopCarolyn Ellis#1515vcs a bit late but lots of supervision meetings today. Also reviewing our #volunteeringworks free training for #Derbyuk volunteersSimon Hancox#1515vcs speaking at #3Qi event - might even admit to being @tonyokotie warm up actJohn Wilson20 September
The day no one did any work
21 September#1515VCS @rawsthornemat Self Help Groups = CO-IMMUNITY...Brilliant! #selfhelpgroups @KemetFM @brightideasnottSelf Help Nottingham#1515vcs Voluntary 'work' today: on a train, planning short presentation about CD, change, dancing, resilience and starfish for @_CDX_ AGMLorna Prescott#1515vcs working on annual report in time for AGM on 18 Oct - makes me realise how much work we've done in one year!North Tyneside VODA#1515vcs looks like I'm staring into space: actually I'm thinking recruitment. Communications job 1 oct deadline http://pic.twitter.com/XFHmh9tUJo Dean#1515vcs looking at designs for our new leafletsCarolyn Ellis#1515vcs wondering why many VCS still don't allocate funding or staff to ICT & socmed. Too Geeky? Expensive? Must be able to see importance!Paul WebsterPaul Webster's tweet struck a cord...
RT @watfordgap: #1515vcs wondering why many VCS still don't allocate funding or staff to ICT & socmed. Too Geeky? Expensive? Must be ...Simon HancoxRT @watfordgap: #1515vcs wondering why many VCS still don't allocate funding or staff to ICT & socmed. Too Geeky? Expensive? Must be ...Sue Jones#1515vcs pulling together information for @_CDX_ AGM next sat. It is going to look fab.Emma Lees

#1515vcs...september 2012...week 2

View the story "#1515vcs...september 2012...week 2" on Storify#1515vcs...september 2012...week 2Our tweets 8-14 SeptemberStorified by · Wed, Sep 26 2012 15:08:549 September
#1515vcs getting my stuff together to head off to #digifutures12 in a bit - looking fwd to chats about digital for communities & #elearningPaul Webster10 September
#1515vcs reading up on converting a charitable company to a CIC, prep for meeting tomorrow (CIC regulator guidance = swimming thru treacle)stephanie cole#1515vcs trying to write the agenda for next weeks trustee meeting #getaheadofthegameJohn Wilson#1515vcs Responding to messages about promotion of census info and @localitynews convention workshop - love this video http://vimeo.com/48003568Lorna Prescott#1515vcs working on the future of digital Fellowship with @charlottebrittoRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs signing off final artwork of resdesiged leaflets for all Macc services ahead of #Macctothefuture event on 20th http://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/event/macc-futureMike Wild11 September
#1515vcs thinking about @_CDX_ AGM & if we should use the #cdxstarfish2012? What do you think? Too long?Emma Lees#1515vcs Assembling for final plenary at #vcsresearch12Roxanne Persaud#1515vcs SPITTING MAD with local authority. Very close to telling you why. But will try to resolve like a grown up first...Jo Dean#1515vcs I was on the phone to one of our #biglocal community forum members talking about exciting plans he has to work with young peopleLorna Prescott@NCVSJo If #1515vcs is for capturing life in the #vcs in 140 chars, that tweet just defined the archetype ...and the role of infrastructure!Mike WildHello @SelfHelpTeam Laura we're talking about twitter @poppyandpint #westbridgford #1515vcsPaul Webster#1515vcs or maybe just before offering more buns to @_WYCAS_ Trying to work out if always supplying buns to accountants is like a savings AcJohn Wilson@ncvsjo was talking about your twitter lists this afternoon at session in @poppyandpint ... also your #1515vcs caused intrigue ....Paul Webster@dosticen umm. yes ;-) liked your #1515vcs posts in a Twitter demo I was doing this afternoon! #brewcampPaul Webster12 September
#1515vcs At @SchSocEnt for #SEdebateRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs Just texting info to @adriangoldberg, we may feature on his @bbcwm show tomorrow to talk about the launch of #potluckdinnerLorna Prescott#1515vcs Keep thinking about lads I knew at school who were at Hillsborough, not all of whom returned. At least the lies will end now. #HIPMike Wild#1515vcs just wrapping up #wvawebinar it's been fun :)Emma Corrigan#1515vcs preparing board minutes for a meeting on Monday.Emma Lees#1515vcs Searching for Nottingham food banksFerg Slade#1515vcs just leaving a meeting with @VCSLearning no cake but enough lunch to feed the ravening hoardsJohn Wilson13 September
Hanging out with founder of @L_MPS #1515vcsRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs Delivering training on creative and participatory project evaluation with @BuildingBlocksT http://pic.twitter.com/VzpmdGXzLorna Prescott#1515vcs adding last night's #vcsinvest tweets to Storify: getting far too long, but easier than taking real notes. http://storify.com/NCVSJo/streamlining-investment-ncvs-reports-on-area-commiJo Dean#1515vcs excavating a pile of emails for an event next monthJohn Wilson#1515VCS chairing a network meeting and discussing European regulations affecting rat catchers and british rats immunity to chemicalsrichard caulfield#1515vcs Report writing reminding me how much time we spend trying to turn the latest half-baked initiative into something useful & doable.Mike Wild14 September
#1515vcs using fav MP3 tracks in vain attempt to numb the pain of producing response to #hodgson report...green, yellow, red...makes brown?Jay Kennedy#1515vcs update: issue with council is resolved thanks to @ferg_slade & deft use of Compact. Cock up, not conspiracy. Again.Jo Dean#1515vcs Getting back to base after #RSAfriday for final round of email wrangling this weekRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs Work w/VCs assembly board Good stuff! Join us at assembly meetings. Info@cvsPamela Ball #1515vcs chatting with Roots and Wings about design ideas for Inform, great meetingstephanie cole

#1515vcs...september 2012...week 1

View the story "#1515vcs...september...week 1" on Storify#1515vcs...september 2012...week 1Our tweets 1-7 SeptemberStorified by · Wed, Sep 26 2012 15:09:223 September
#1515vcs completing peer evaluations for micro-teach session as part of PTLLS - the Long Term Conditions group have just finished their mtg!Self Help Nottingham#1515vcs having a meeting with all of the staff at org I am PQASSO mentoring reassuring them that peer reviewers are nice people - honestJohn Wilson#1515vcs in a planning meeting about our work on tackling poverty & inequality in Newcastle. The early case studies are harrowingstephanie cole4 September
#1515vcs Read and printed some fascinating regional charts from #Ofcom Annual Comms Marketing report http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/research/cmr/cmr12/CMR_2012_England_chart_pack.pdf via @markbragginsRAWM#1515VCS talking app development to complement our new workforce development website Youth Sector Pathwaysgethyn williams#1515vcs - completing yet more tedious correspondence with the Charity Commission - I know they are nice people really..............John Wilson#1515vcs chatting to local VCOs at @NewcastleCC & @newcastlecvs funding fairstephanie cole5 September
#1515vcs trying to arrange a trustee meeting, like plating fog!John Wilson#1515vcs meeting a local lawyer and talking him into providing some free briefing sessions on community care and housing law/rules!stephanie cole#1515vcs featured putting down some thoughts on introduction to social media for a couple more CVS #muchfunPaul Webster#1515vcs Burning the keyboard to catch up with papers for Thurs meetings of TLI partners & Macc Board after server being down for 48 hrs.Mike Wild6 September
@tweetcldf Thanks to CLDF's wonderful @armstrong_lisa_ who helped @_rawm @paulineroche at yesterday's #cbsms #volsec #1515vcs (+ 4 hours!)RAWM#1515vcs At #theRSA to meet @Skills3rdSector about progressing @leadership2020 work on a development framework for emerging leadersRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs asking twitter for catering recommendations. Responses already: thanks to all! Food at our conference will taste good AND do good!Jo Dean#1515VCS finishing a blog for @thirdsector in which i say nice things about @Tameside4goodrichard caulfield#1515vcs talking to @Doncaster_cvs about social media and seeing their amazing expanding walls training room :-)Paul Webster#1515vcs - still playing email ping pong with the charity commision 8-(John Wilson7 September
#1515vcs (from yesterday) I was in a really good meeting planning engagement (maybe even co-design) re new mtgs between cllrs & communitiesLorna Prescott#1515vcs Booking events to live tweet for y'all over the next couple of months. Let me know if you want me to report from your conference!Roxanne Persaud#1515vcs About to get on skype w/ @jim_coe + figure out where this 'future of campaigning' project will go next...Liam Barrington-Bush#1515vcs Just issued latest e-bulletin and now updating Information Sheets on CRB and Employment laws. Count down to weekend is here!North Tyneside VODA

#1515vcs...august 2012...week 4 and a bit

View the story "#1515vcs...august 2012...week 4 and a bit" on Storify#1515vcs...august 2012...week 4 and a bitOur tweets 22-31 AugustStorified by · Wed, Sep 26 2012 14:57:5122 August
#1515vcs Putting off really hard thinking and writing by messing with emails, twitter and pepper @ 6/8 Kafé http://instagr.am/p/Ooiln1kQn1/Lorna Prescott#1515vcs having a meeting with a Sheffield CD worker. Talking all things community & #starfish. Sheffield Starfish soon?Emma Lees#1515vcs Updating Trustee Induction Pack for meeting with new Board members on Friday. Some documents I first wrote 7 yrs ago. #wherediditgoMike Wild#1515vcs battling with editing and designing the magazinestephanie cole23 August
#1515vcs Brushing up on Pinterest & Google+. One is for looking at shoes & other to talk in confessional circles about shoes? #amievenclose?Paul Webster#1515vcs and yet more magazine article writing, editing and layouting. It’s off to the printer tomorrow. Hurrah!!stephanie cole#1515vcs Completing surveys as part of local #CCG accreditation. Message: they must try harder to engage with the local voluntary sector.Mike Wild#1515vcs spent interviewing CCG lay advisors with @Dr_Raj_Patel. An interesting afternoon! @TamesideLINkTony Okotiedunno what #1515vcs was. Today briefed colleagues on council activity, met my chair, met local CEO, our website & did politics #9hourssolidJo Dean24 August
#1515vcs On my way to Coseley Youth Centre, talking to young people for East Coseley #biglocal, now listening to amazing bandLorna Prescott#1515vcs filing drafts of the magazine in the recycling bin/scrap paper pile. It’s done and off to the printer. Yippee!stephanie cole@PaulBarasi @hackofalltrades maybe #1515vcs (http://1515vcs.blogspot.co.uk) is #MoreLikePeople. What do you think? & @dosticenstephanie cole@culturevultures @blognorth What about the great #1515vcs blog collated by @eseesea..? That was born in the #northeast..Casey Morrison27 August
The day it was a bank holiday! And nobody worked!
@dosticen Thank YOU so much for all of your ace contributions!...you think #1515vcs would make sense to link w/ #morelikepeople? If so, how?Liam Barrington-Bush28 August
#1515vcs finally getting on top of everything after a week in Scotland - email is defiantly the work of the devil!John Wilson#1515vcs discussing option for new services and projectsstephanie cole29 August
#1515vcs Enormous clouds just rolled over Manchester like something from an MGM epic. Is that Charlton Heston on top of the Arndale Centre?Mike Wild#1515vcs talking to @ferg_slade about which of us will attend next month's area committee meetings. Late nights ahead ...Jo Dean#1515vcs developing a corporate volunteering policy - and being distracted by twitter and the #thunder in #manchesterEmma Corrigan#1515vcs Talking to a designer about artwork for our services leaflet. The control freak in me wants to do it all myself.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs doing a little house keeping on http://www.wytrainingshop.org.uk and sending out instruction on how to use the siteJohn Wilson#1515vcs just coming out of supervision session with one of my team, & checking how volunteer getting onstephanie cole#1515vcs on my way back from Manchester meeting with @nickcdx & @SuzieG24Emma Lees30 August
#1515vcs on the phone to local welfare rights service, who asked about magazine dates for 2013 #theyrekeenstephanie cole#1515vcs working out how to easily password protect parts of a websiteJohn WilsonAlready done it, but #1515vcs was talking to @pokerfiend about use of Facebook as floating support comms tool @framework_haPaul Webster31 August
#1515vcs Just sending an update to colleagues getting involved in collaborative activity through our MASH work.Lorna Prescott#1515vcs updating my 'Top Twitter Tips' for orgs documentPaul Webster#1515vcs Writing up my consensus workshops on social value from this morning - methodology courtesy of @ica_ukNick Drew#1515vcs Writing up my consensus workshops on social value from this morning - methodology courtesy of @ica_ukNick Drew#1515vcs adding some new users to http://www.wytrainingshop.org.uk must be that time of yearJohn Wilson#1515vcs trying to understand how the CDX website works.Emma Leeshmm #1515vcs seems very website orientated todayJohn Wilson#1515vcs checking an action plan for one of our members about incorporating their unincorporated charitystephanie cole

24 August 2012

#1515vcs...august 2012...week 3

View the story "#1515vcs...august 2012...week 3" on Storify#1515vcs...august 2012...week 3Our tweets 15-21 AugustStorified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 14:01:0615 August
#1515vcs Cup of tea o'clock. Also, writing newsletter articles.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs Putting down some questions and thoughts about our Transforming Local Infrastructure bid and plans - relating them to my worldLorna Prescott#1515vcs advertising a couple of jobs on our website. A free service to local charities! http://www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/news?tid_1=13Jo Dean@dosticen ha ha ..... my #1515vcs putting together an email to send to you about out #tli discussion y'day!Paul Webster@watfordgap Brilliant! #1515vcs synergy :)Lorna Prescott#1515vcs Sorting out details of contacts to add to @_rawm #DynamicsCRMRAWM#1515vcs. Shredding stuff while @NickCDX is still around to make sure I don't get rid of wrong things.Emma Lees#1515vcs - having an interesting day doing a PQASSO Peer reviewJohn Wilson16 August
The day we heard about some amazingly generous, dedicated volunteers at Tree Tops Hospice - 25 and 28 years - from Lizzie Banks @lizzie_banks
#1515vcs waiting for bus to Dudley, off to meet colleagues to talk collaboration, MASH report writing and stuff http://pic.twitter.com/s2YSBsnwLorna Prescott#1515vcs Prepping for a meeting about rewarding our volunteers for long service. Some have been @treetopshospice over 25 years! #wowLizzie Banks@lizzie_banks Wow, that's committed volunteering. I think it's really good to recognise long service in volunteering. #1515vcsLorna Prescott#1515vcs walking back from meeting with council colleagues. Wondering if, if I tried, I could be Audrey Hepburn. Prob not going to try.Jo Dean17 August
@dosticen I totally agree. One #volunteer has been a regular @treetopshospice for 28yrs. That's almost as long as I've been alive!! #1515vcsLizzie Banks#1515vcs adding crime-fighting Pathways social enterprise to our database. You can search for local groups here: http://www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/search-groupsJo Dean#1515vcs was watching this #mondaymasterclass video by @punkzebra http://youtu.be/JxcXF4C3n4c featuring @AftabRahman h/t @gavinwrayLorna Prescott@NCVSJo Were we the only people working today? #1515vcsLorna Prescott@dosticen @NCVSJo sorry had afternoon off to be with children. My #1515vcs was baking cakes :)Emma Lees20 August
The weekday no one worked...
21 August
#1515vcs Discussing new Lincolnshire Volunteer Card in the office. For info and booking details please se here! http://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/training-programmes/training-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/09/13/191/46/volunteer-card-volunteer-induction-part-1a2VCS West LindseyPeeked at my Sept/Oct Calendar at #1500vcs ...so #1515vcs became making a start on plans & slides for various VCS workshops. eek.Paul Webster#1515vcs chatting with Alan from Roots and Wings http://bit.ly/OVgSF6 about (much-needed) design ideas for our magazinestephanie cole#1515vcs just out of meeting with Homeless Link - talking about process for Nottingham's bid to @biglotteryfund Fulfilling Lives prog.Jo Dean#1515vcs At just the right moment today saw a tweet "In unknown territory look for a compass not a map". Good motto for partnership working.Mike Wild

#1515vcs...august 2012...week 2

View the story "#1515vcs...august 2012...week 2" on Storify#1515vcs...august 2012...week 2Our tweets 8-14 AugustStorified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 13:50:318 August
The day of cake for some (let them eat cake) but not for others, and the idea of #1515cake was raised, again
#1515vcs very sad there's no chocolate in the office. Would be so much more productive with sugar fix.Jo Dean#1515vcs - locked into writing a report for @VCSLearning it will be done by Friday honest!John WilsonA slightly delayed #1515vcs ... Spent today recruiting volunteers for our office- exciting!VCS West Lindsey#1515vcs Ensuring that cake specially provided for @tonyokotie birthday is not left to languish on a plate ...while discussing marketing.Mike Wild#1515vcs Was talking collaboration, our amazing journey and next steps with MASH with colleagues from @dudleymbc and @dudleypshipLorna Prescott@MikeWildMacc Good work Mike, it's hard, but someone has to do it. Should we start #1515cake? #1515vcs @tonyokotieLorna Prescott#1515vcs meeting two vols supporting adults with learning disabilities to run their own group - how we can support themstephanie cole#1515vcs talking to the lovely Shamsher about communities.Emma Lees9 August
#1515vcs trying to get my head around comms planning. Thanks to the lovely @sospot for her time & help :)Emma Lees#1515vcs talking email newsletters again...stephanie coleRT @eseesea: #1515vcs talking email newsletters again... <newsletters that talk - wow! ;-)Paul Webster#1515vcs In a great meeting with @Chris_Compass, @piratesprite and @softestbullet talking East Coseley #biglocal, really useful conversationLorna Prescott10 August
The day of the sock...
#1515vcs Pinched nerve - Sun on my face , ice on my shoulder , working technology in lap. If I wasnt in pain might enjoy this !Pamela Ball A not at work #1515vcs - doing a one day Photosocial workshop at @mac_birmingham with @KateGreenPhoto - who is just brilliant, loving it!Lorna Prescott#1515vcs Sat in sun, catching up with my to do list & hoping not been too grumpy today.Emma Lees#1515vcs sock http://pic.twitter.com/vTWXLAXUJo Dean11 August
#1515vcs (was) reading good things about @clinks_tweets and the Safer Future Communities programme #saturdaywotsaturdayPaul Webster13 August
#1515vcs *finally* spending time with @piratesprite planning our Community Lovers Guide to Dudley #CLGLorna Prescott#1515vcs Having a good old rummage through various #transforminglocalinfrastructure (or #bigtif) websites.Very variable progress & offersPaul Webster#1515vcs approving my team's timesheets. One of those little jobs you do while thinking about starting the next big jobJo Dean#1515vcs trying to figure out how to make our Skillsbank work better. The problem is getting groups to take on highly talented volunteers!Ferg Slade#1515vcs trying to make time to finish some PQASSO work - lots of things getting in the wayJohn Wilson#1515vcs prepraring a presentation for @Clinks_Tweets staff meeting tomorrow about our team's work in SW & Wales http://bit.ly/QWShiiClinks Local Team#1515vcs reading articles from other staff for quarterly magazine & wondering if there's any point giving a word limit as always ignored :-(stephanie cole14 August
#1515vcs Coffee and biscuits with @watfordgap, talking #socmed, Our Society and more :) http://pic.twitter.com/yXrR5g7TLorna Prescott#1515vcs with @dosticen talking social media, @oursocietyuk, biscuits and @ifttt :-) http://ow.ly/i/QHUh Thanks!Paul WebsterI know it's late for #1515vcs but I have finally signed off the final proof for this year's annual review! Phew!GAVCA#1515vcs magazine - asking one of our members to contribute something right at the last minute...hope it works out...stephanie cole#1515vcs struggling with the on-line charity commission stuff to register a new charityJohn Wilson15 August
#1515vcs Cup of tea o'clock. Also, writing newsletter articles.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs Putting down some questions and thoughts about our Transforming Local Infrastructure bid and plans - relating them to my worldLorna Prescott#1515vcs advertising a couple of jobs on our website. A free service to local charities! http://www.nottinghamcvs.co.uk/news?tid_1=13Jo Dean@dosticen ha ha ..... my #1515vcs putting together an email to send to you about out #tli discussion y'day!Paul Webster@watfordgap Brilliant! #1515vcs synergy :)Lorna Prescott#1515vcs Sorting out details of contacts to add to @_rawm #DynamicsCRMRAWM#1515vcs. Shredding stuff while @NickCDX is still around to make sure I don't get rid of wrong things.Emma Lees#1515vcs - having an interesting day doing a PQASSO Peer reviewJohn Wilson

#1515vcs...august 2012...week 1

View the story "#1515vcs...august...week 1" on Storify#1515vcs...august...week 1Our tweets 1-7 AugustStorified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 13:31:361 August
At #1515vcs I was discussing future publications for @treetopshospice with a local design+print company.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs Asking @hannahworth if @chamberlainfo would join @DudleyCVS as a local partner for an @urbanforum and @localitynews regional eventLorna Prescott#1515vcs I think I was on way back from meeting @SuzieG24 , @NickCDX. Thanks to @Salhampson for lunch :)Emma Lees2 August
The day Jo Dean @NCVSJo rediscovered some ancient technology!
#1515vcs we got a fax! The youngsters are bemused. I'm reminiscing. #lifebeforeemailJo Dean#1515vcs Emailing Cllr Tyler about #inspiringdemocracy (http://inspiringdemocracy.wordpress.com) and work around elected member engagement in communitiesLorna Prescott#1515vcs talking to one of our trustees about a project we are planning to do.Emma Lees#1515vcs working on @BigLotteryRefund website (what else?!) 2000+ supporters since bulletin yesterday (Thx!), wrking to get them added asapJay Kennedy#1515vcs looking at future strategy... living in interesting times...stephanie cole#1515vcs showing @John_at_HPL how to create a course in the @learningpool Authoring Tool. We based in on Cake. Well naturally!Paul Webster#1515vcs in a meeting with @watfordgap looking at Learning Pools offeringJohn Wilson3 August
#1515vcs On phone to @piratesprite - completely unnecessarily checking that she was replying to twitter mentions #sheknowsherstuffnow :)Lorna Prescott@John_at_HPL @watfordgap Looking forward to discussion about Learning Pool's offering re Dudley work soon #1515vcs #cakeLorna Prescott6 August
RT @theverytiger: Get help: online guides, workshops and hashtags http://wp.me/pS2AL-Qa > thanks for including #1515vcs!!stephanie cole#1515vcs Helping Gerry from our #biglocal area add lovely pictures to his community centre blog site http://summerhillcoseley.posterous.com #hejustpoppedin!Lorna Prescott#1515vcs writing an email about open spending dataDavid Kane#1515vcs buried under a mountain of marking for the PTLLS and CTLLS coursesJohn Wilson#1515vcs arranging a pre-contract meeting with a funder for next weekCommMatters (Yorks)#1515vcs struggling with age-old question ... what do we call this sector! Third Sector? Civil Society? VCS? Charitable? Or now The CVS (no)Paul Webster#1515vcs proof-reading some information for a colleague whilst eating an apple!Carolyn Ellis#1515vcs Writing press release about our Trustee Celebration Event on Aug 22 and hoping for some nice coverage! http://www.voda.org.uk/cms/component/content/article/1-latest-news/584-trustee-celebration-event-august-22North Tyneside VODA7 August
The day Paul Webster @watfordgap added even more organisations to his list of Local Support Organisations Twitter list
#1515vcs doing some twitter acct management with @TwentyFeetVCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs putting together a letter & email to CDX members for the AGM.Emma Lees@VCSWestLindsey We think #FollowFriday has got too crowded and lost some of it's impact - #1515vcs is another good one, for us VCS tweeps!VCSLearningSolutions@VCSWestLindsey #1515vcs is for anyone in the voluntary / community sector to tweet what they are doing at 3:15pm - people dip in & out :)VCSLearningSolutions@VCSLearning Oh, Fab! Well... #1515vcs Currently revising the website to include #employeevolunteering Check it out! http://voluntarycentreservices.org.uk/volunteering/esvVCS West Lindsey#1515vcs Plotting. Aka "in a management meeting"Jo DeanI'm still adding to the list of Local Support Orgs on Twitter. New today @rotherva & @canorthld http://ow.ly/cNtlM #1515vcsPaul WebsterI'm still adding to the list of Local Support Orgs on Twitter. New today @RotherVA & @CANorthld See all here - http://ow.ly/cNtlM #1515vcsPaul Webster#1515vcs arranging to steal an office for a meeting from some nice peopleJohn Wilson#1515vcs Reviewing and tidying up 6 months of notes on asset based health improvement project in the hope it will help me plan the next bitLorna Prescott#1515vcs in meeting with local group talking constitutions - members, number of trustees, terms of office, conflict of interest, usualstephanie cole

#1515vcs...july 2012...week 4 and a bit

View the story "#1515vcs...july 2012...week 4 and a bit" on Storify#1515vcs...july 2012...week 4 and a bitOur tweets 22-31 JulyStorified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 13:06:5323 July
#1515vcs Preparing plan + resources for workshop to develop indicators for our business plan outcome re influence, collaboration and actionLorna Prescott#1515vcs On train reading paper by @FionaPSDN re consortia. Interesting stat: only 5.5% public service contracts go to VCSClinks Local Team#1515vcs walked into office to discover there's a 'name the states' game in progress. Our American colleague has an advantage.Jo Dean#1515vcs Focus group with staff @treetopshospice. Part of the research for a legacy campaign. Next up: volunteers.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs finally sending out the e news letter- ok job done , next task on the list is............John Wilson#1515vcs writing press releases for our fun dayCarolyn Ellis#1515vcs talking to researcher about BIG communications - said useful that if it confuses me I just tweet @DanPaskinsBLF or @PeterWanless !richard caulfieldRT @caulfieldr: #1515vcs talking to researcher about BIG communications - said useful that if it confuses me I just tweet @DanPaskinsBLF or @PeterWanless !Dan Paskins#1515vcs meeting with @legsmac on evaluating our group work - what to do, why, what we'll do with it afterwards - a useful discussion!stephanie cole24 July
#1515vcs preparing things for a visit to @vcswestlindsey to talk social media tomorrow #item3Paul Webster#1515vcs Manual handling training. No man-handling involved.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs meeting Parveen from Oxfam about supporting BME women's groupsstephanie cole#1515VCS same as 0845VCS - fighting with lottery report: truly horrendous when merging in work of three organisationsrichard caulfield#1515vcs was finishing delivery of workshop with colleagues on influence and collaboration in our business plan. Tried Theory of Change :)Lorna Prescott25 July
Not yet #1515vcs but contacted @NominetTrust to report a missing '.uk' on their page linking to http://www.cybermentors.org.uk - fixed now :)RAWM#1515vcs Designing publicity for a Christmas event at @treetopshospice and dreaming of ice cream.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs talking to colleagues about new projects and how they fit togetherCarolyn Ellis#1515vcs showing @VCSWestLindsey Mailchimp and various social media sites - its what you do with it!Paul WebsterRT @dosticen: #1515vcs Preparing plan + resources for workshop to develop indicators for our business plan outcome re influence, collabor…June L Beddows#1515vcs Working with @DudleyCVS colleagues on plans for a sector event around JSNA and Health and Wellbeing StrategyLorna Prescott#1515vcs eating the second half of my lunch after a meeting with local LGBT group - finding out about their great work & how we can supportstephanie cole#1515vcs hearing about the result of our most recent EV visit and taking calls about e learning platformsJohn Wilson#1515vcs Just about to go into finance sub followed by full board meeting for next five hours.Bernard Collier26 July
#1515vcs Reading about the @cmupdates discussions about merger with @NAVCA - read more here: http://www.communitymatters.org.uk/news/700/Community-Matters-and-NAVCA-open-merger-talksPaul Webster#1515vcs Trying to do four things at once, and achieving none of them.Lizzie Banks#1515vcs mentoring an organisation about PQASSO should be ready to apply for Peer review by late autumnJohn Wilson#1515vcs adding a new page to the website for a colleaguestephanie cole27 July
#1515vcs Not supposed to be working (day off), but excited about @theplacestation after chats with Annemarie so just had to email colleaguesLorna Prescott#1515vcs dispelling some myths about the criminal justice system to a colleagueEmma Corrigan#1515vcs Sending info to a Clinks member about @BigLotteryFund 's Multiple & Complex Needs programme http://bit.ly/NMnYIFClinks Local Team#1515vcs dealing with the fallout from a letter we hoped would say something differentJohn Wilson#1515vcs supporting a recruitment shortlisting panel for a local frontline group who are recruiting a new managerTony Okotie#1515vcs reading up on volunteering & skills gaps in the sectorPaul Webster#1515vcs Working on my 'to do' list in the hope of helping it grow up to be a fully-rounded Plan. The Geppetto school of management...Mike Wild@John_at_HPL I'm following you now! I guess we've had such great #1515vcs chats I never noticed.Lorna Prescott@John_at_HPL Now desperately checking that I'm following other #1515vcs colleagues in fear of looking rude!Lorna Prescott28 July
#1515vcs reading the 'Valuing Volunteer Management Skills' report - as you do on a Saturday afternoonPaul Webster30 July
#1515vcs Just climbed out from under a pile of invoices and marketing plans....ahh acoomplishments and day light !Pamela Ball #1515VCS not at work today but it allows me to say at Mens Gymnastics Final #London2012 come on #teamGBrichard caulfield#1515vcs Analysing the results of a survey about our staff and volunteer newsletter.Lizzie Banks#1515VCS Talking with someone from a community group. Trustees have fallen out - trying to get them to talk it out rather than going to law.Bernard Collier#1515vcs trying to cover Google Drive - uncooperative internet and mismatch on expectations (fair to say!)Paul Webster#1515vcs putting a job on @_CDX_: Community Development Officer (Neighbourhood Development): http://bit.ly/QLeNqX" whoops forgot #)Emma Lees#1515vcs checking out the courses at West Yorkshire Training Shop http://www.wytrainingshop.org.ukJohn Wilson#1515vcs I was reflecting on my work in a coaching session with @mindfulmaps, & how fortunate I am to be paid to live my passion & potentialLorna Prescott#1515vcs I was working with a new volunteer on articles for weekly email bulletin. I’m really pleased with what he did :-)stephanie cole31 July
#1515vcs the main hall at Priory Street Centre is being refurbished http://pic.twitter.com/Do77ktWJPriory Street CentreRT @dosticen: #1515vcs I was reflecting on my work in a coaching session with @mindfulmaps, & how fortunate I am to be paid to live my passion & potentialEmily @ Mindful Maps

#1515vcs...july 2012...week 3

View the story "#1515vcs...july 2012...week 3" on Storify#1515vcs...july 2012...week 3Our tweets 15-21 JulyStorified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 13:05:2316 July
#1515vcs uploading events to all websites and events listing sites in and around Barnsley. If anyone knows any others please let me know :-)Carolyn Ellis#1515vcs checking bus times to go to Nunsmoor Centre Trust’s AGM. Just helped them register as a charity :-)stephanie cole#1515vcs - trying to catch up with all the email that flooded in - who told them I was out of the office all day!John Wilson#1515vcs clearing up after today's big event at @YorkCVS's @priorytweet centre. Next Monday Innovation Day. #yorkinnoday. No sleep this weekAngela Portz17 July
Need to call bank, dont feel well....operational issues burying me ! Ahh the life of a vcs CO. #1515vcsPamela Ball #1515vcs Getting things done with @LaraSee. Today's #gtd workspace is @BritishLibraryRoxanne Persaud#1515vcs flicking through Newcastle Fairness Commission report, published yesterday http://bit.ly/OOgHpN need to find time to read properlystephanie cole#1515vcs completing a blog on public health funding - and the unfair redistribution coming our wayrichard caulfield#1515vcs - finally ontop of the email mountain now time to start real work 8-(John Wilson@caulfieldr @eseesea scuse my ignorance but what's #1515vcs ? Some kind of VCS twitter policy tea break?Jay Kennedy@commutiny what does the #1515vcs hashtag mean?Karl Wilding#1515vcs wrapping up at @warringtonva - lots of learning styles today (and Lego!) Thanks Alison and team - see you again soon! :-)Paul Webster@LouiseBrown #1515vcs so its not the formation of a voluntary sector rugby team then?Karl Wilding.@LouiseBrown @karlwilding I found #1515vcs via @dosticen Nice daily snapshot of what 3rd sector tweeps are up to. Set an alarm and join in!Roxanne Persaud@JKENNEDYDSC @caulfieldr exactly right. i storify tweets when i get chance & they're on a blog at http://bit.ly/GYBvgv #1515vcs. Join in!stephanie cole#1515vcs very productive meeting with @NottinghamCVS Susan re our quality assurance submission. Tick. Tick. Tick. Feels good.Jo DeanRT @watfordgap: #1515vcs wrapping up at @warringtonva - lots of learning styles today (and Lego!) Thanks Alison and team - see you again soon! :-)Warrington VA#1515vcs better late than never, following up on media opps with @bbcwalestoday for @BigLotteryRfnd know I must sound like a broken record?!Jay Kennedy#1515vcs today I was washing the pots after the @_cdx_ board meeting. #jackofalltradesmeEmma Lees#1515vcs Deep in discussion about community-led asset based health improvement project with Jody from @NHSDudleyPH at @i4cs cafeLorna Prescott18 July
#1515vcs In Dudley's #MASHLab having really exciting discussion about revitalising citizen and community engagement with elected membersLorna Prescott#1515vcs Preparing for vol sector research conference in September http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/researchconf12Roxanne Persaud#1515vcs preparing documents for a briefing I'm giving down in #london tomorrow. Meeting staff from London and the South East region.Emma Corrigan#1515vcs Having an email catch up from @warringtonva event y'day ... with a Jon Lord soundtrack going on. :(Paul Webster#1515vcs Crisis! Accidentally deleted 100s of files. This is why a) calm onsite IT support is good & b) admin rights should be restrictedJo Dean#1515vcs preparing for a meeting at 16.30 to help local people set up a new group (yes, another, it never stops! :-) )stephanie cole#1515vcs organising twitter wall for #yorkinnoday! With @mrs_gibb & @CraigBillyWaugh, delegating to @priorytweet. Sorted.Angela Portz#1515vcs putting together the AGM info before I go off on my hols.Emma Lees#1515vcs sat in a meeting explaining why a private company owned by the staff in charity couldn't take over that charity AAAGHHHJohn Wilson19 July
#1515vcs trying to get my head around google analytics perhaps more cake neededJohn Wilson#1515vcs Beaming after meeting 3 incredible young ladies who've raised money for @treetopshospice. It involved cake. Story coming soon.Lizzie Banks@John_at_HPL I think I was actually eating cake at #1515vcs. Carrot cake at last session of 5 part training on being enterprisingstephanie cole20 July
#1515vcs attempting to talk sense after an hour at the dentist #failJohn Wilson#1515vcs talking to Sirinda and Jude who are the magic behind @vcconnectdbase about connecting & training (and chocolate)Paul Webster#1515vcs Day off, at in-laws, miserable weather, catching up on blog reading and scheduling tweets for @DudleyCVS #ifonlywehadacommsofficerLorna PrescottRT @watfordgap: #1515vcs talking to Sirinda and Jude who are the magic behind @vcconnectdbase about connecting & training (and chocolate)Sirinda Bhandal

#1515vcs...july 2012...week 2

View the story "#1515vcs...july 2012...week 2" on Storify#1515vcs...july 2012...week 2Our tweets 8-14 JulyStorified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 13:01:449 July
#1515vcs prep for tomorrow's management meeting. Long agenda, including end of quarter check re contract compliance. (Yes, we are compliant)Jo Dean#1515vcs trying to get all the jobs off my todo list onto somebody else's - resultJohn Wilson#1515vcs finding @ashfieldvolact are on twitter (Yay!) and talking about @socialbro with @selfhelpteam (Yay!) #item3Paul Webster#1515vcs quick chat with a group about interpreting their constitution. They know it really just wanted to be sure!stephanie cole#1515vcs great meeting with @JoeIrvinNavca and local VCS leaders. Showed how difficult it is for local VCS. Need govt policy for local grps!Bernard CollierAgreed RT: "@Bernard_Collier: #1515vcs great meeting with @JoeIrvinNavca and local VCS leaders...Need govt policy for local grps!"Joe Irvin10 July
#1515vcs Off to Westminster for #APPGCS will try to relay the lowdown on Charity lawRoxanne PersaudI am required to count 33 things. The form has 11 spaces. It's quarterly monitoring conundrum time. #1515vcsJo Dean#1515vcs planning an event for October to showcase use of tech to help orgs in the East Midlands #item3Paul Webster#1515vcs Making myself unpopular by arguing for consultation on the new 3 yr Health and Wellbeing strategy - did get a compromise though!Bernard Collier#1515vcs Lost myself in the depths of a PHP problem trying to fix a training website againJohn Wilson#1515vcs...june 2012...week 1 our tweets! if you can remember that far back. i'm a bit behind, sorry http://storify.com/1515vcs/1515vcs-june-2012-week-1stephanie cole#1515vcs...june 2012...week 2 a busy week with tears & an emergency haircut, it's all go http://storify.com/1515vcs/1515vcs-june-2012-week-2stephanie cole#1515vcs...june 2012...week 4 and a bit http://storify.com/1515vcs/1515vcs-june-2012-week-4-and-a-bit via @storifystephanie cole11 July
Well done Voluntary Action Calderdale for raising our profile on BBC breakfast through support for flood vols in Hebden Bridge #1515vcsKevan Liles#1515vcs working on the design and content of a new leaflet advertising our volunteering servicesEmma Corrigan#1515vcs was trying to fax a document to ensure payroll was paid and was wondering what day I was supposed to do the #1515vcs posting !Pamela Ball RT @eseesea: @PamelaSBall you can do #1515vcs whenever you've got time - every day, once a wk, every 2 wks, up to you - there's no pressure :-)VCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs resenting online surveys that force me to say who I am before I can see the questions & decide if I want to answer (cough #ITEM3)Jo Dean#1515vcs at @HLNLeeds birthday partyJohn Wilson#1515vcs getting my head around the outcomes and deliverables for a #bigtif projectLouise Brown@caulfieldr #1515vcs interviewing architects for the expansion of York's voluntary quarter. With @sianb2 & @priorytweet.Angela Portz12 July
#1515vcs deploying the miracle of scanning to slightly reduce the piles of paper on my desk. The paperless office hasn't arrived yetJo Dean#1515vcs washing up after a late lunch, slightly postponed by having great meeting with @shruti_fruiti about sustainability & @BFTogetherstephanie cole#1515vcs Everyone in stiches at @JulieHousby comment: "some people would follow a brown paper bag blowing down the street!"VCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs getting an out of the blue phone call from a company offering us a free raffle prize for our event! Nice surprise!Carolyn Ellis#1515VCS wondering which private organisation sector should learn from: O2, G4S or Barclays?richard caulfield"@caulfieldr: #1515VCS wondering which private sector org should learn from: O2, G4S or Barclays?" > Haha. Private sector knows best eh?Robin IrelandMT @watfordgap: my favorite tool at moment is @ifttt - anyone else? #learnpod12 > yep use @ifttt to @storify #1515vcs, saves bags of timestephanie cole13 July
#1515vcs planning the next ICT group agenda with Linda & checking completed all actions from last meeting (yes, phew)stephanie cole#1515vcs playing webinar and skype with @lasaict in prep for the CYP session next weekPaul Webster

#1515vcs...july 2012...week 1

View the story "#1515vcs...july 2012...week 1" on Storify#1515vcs...july 2012...week 1Our tweets 1-7 July Storified by · Fri, Aug 24 2012 12:58:082 July
#1515vcs booked a place at an unconference in Doncaster next week. Thanks @keneastwood for the heads up!Carolyn Ellis#1515vcs Catching up with @DudleyCVS things with colleague JayneLorna Prescott#1515vcs trying to book train tickets to london that aren't inconvenient and don't cost a million poundsEmma Corrigan#1515vcs re arranging some PQASSO mentoring for later in the monthJohn WilsonGood #1515vcs - adding 2 more onto https://twitter.com/#!/watfordgap/localsupportorgs list. Hello @rcvda (Redcar) & @gedlingcvs (Nottingham)Paul Webster#1515vcs packing a box ready for our community group support surgery in Throckley tomorrow morning. It'll be great to get out of the office!stephanie cole3 July
#1515vcs talking role of Infrastructure Orgs at #translancs. brokerage, guiding light, good comms,learning signposts, lobby @navcanewsPaul WebsterRT @watfordgap: #1515vcs talking role of Infrastructure Orgs at #translancs. brokerage, guiding light, good comms,learning signposts, lobby @navcanewsVCSLearningSolutions#1515vcs marking PTLLS assignments and trying to keep up with @VCSLearning on #translancsJohn WilsonRT @John_at_HPL: #1515vcs marking PTLLS assignments and trying to keep up with @VCSLearning on #translancsVCSLearningSolutionsSlightly late #1515vcs as been mailing our newsletter and training poster out with help of fab volunteers - many hands and all of that..!North Tyneside VODA#1515vcs putting together monitoring figures for the first quarter for basis and Newcastle councilstephanie cole#1515vcs reading Real Localism. Makes some interesting points about decentralisation & increased cenralisation http://bit.ly/MQTkP8Emma Lees#1515vcs I made a decision... Next shopping opportunity I'm buying a briefcase on wheels. Lugging so much stuff I feel like a cart horse.Jo Deanvery late #1515vcs was in a comms meeting with partners organisationsCarolyn Ellis4 July
#1515vcs putting together this June/July e-zine.Emma Lees#1515vcs printing off posters and sorting out information to put in our ebulletinCarolyn Ellis5 July
hmm. #1515vcs failing to nominate @themusicXchange as my fave Nottingham indie shop. Apparently I misunderstood. #disappointedJo Dean#1515vcs Digging around in Storify ... research and "How-To" for an organiationPaul Webster#1515vcs doing some important research - looking for the recipe for banana bread made in the microwave - http://www.indianmirror.com/cuisine/microwave/microwave-banana-bread.htmlJohn Wilson#1515vcs thinking of Barnsley based celebs to attend our event! Any suggestions welcome!Carolyn Ellis#1515vcs in communicating your achievements in an entrepreneurial way workshop with @patandrhonastephanie cole6 July
#1515vcs reading newsletter from @NTynesideVODAstephanie cole#1515vcs writing an intranet article about my project now it's 1 year old to share with colleaguesEmma Corrigan#1515vcs - thank god its Friday , been a tough week - oh no just remembered I am working tomorrow with my great CTLLS group doing day 4John Wilson#1515vcs Friday afternoon before going on leave. I don't need to say it. You know what that's like....Mike Wild#1515vcs Was in a very productive and creative discussion with @Salhampson and @nickb43 planning ways to develop collaborative workingLorna Prescott

what's #1515vcs all about?

#1515vcs is a way for people working in the voluntary and community sector to share the amazing work we do.

what #1515vcs means

At around 3.15pm on working days, people in the voluntary and community sector who use twitter send a tweet which includes the #1515vcs hashtag. The tweet simply shares what the person is (or was) doing at 3.15pm (no matter how mundane). It offers a snapshot of work in our sector.

A few early adopters are also cake lovers, so you'll also see references to #1515cake occasionally!

how to join #1515vcs

Simply send a tweet around or soon after 3.15pm saying what you're up to and include #1515vcs in the tweet. @dosticen relies on calendar reminders, use whatever works for you. If you follow the hashtag or check out the Storified collections on this site you might find some great new contacts to connect with on twitter and beyond.

how #1515vcs started

In November 2011, @eseesea (Stephanie Cole), @watfordgap (Paul Webster), @NCVSJo (Jo Dean), @lizzie_banks (Lizzie Banks) and @dosticen (Lorna Prescott) started using #1515vcs to talk about our work. And it grew from there with more and more voluntary and community sector people using #1515vcs every day.

It was stolen from @loulouk (Louise Kidney) who had the wonderful idea of #1515gov, which is basically the same but for people working in local government. If you want to learn a bit more about the inspiration for #1515vcs, read Louise's blog.

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