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8 Oct 2026

The Jigsaw Puzzle of Infrastructure Funding

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8 Oct 2026

Making Every Contact Count – Train the Trainer ProgrammeWest Northamptonshire Council have just announced their second Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Train the Trainer Programme for partner organisations. This programme is ideal for anyone who would like to promote and deliver MECC training within their organisation, helping colleagues and volunteers use everyday conversations to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes. This FREE training will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams over four sessions: Thursday 05 November 2026. Thursday 12 November 2026. Thursday 19 November 2026. Thursday 26 November 2026. Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm for each session. Local MECC resource packs will be provided during the training, and participants will receive Teams links once their place is confirmed. Places are limited, so they encourage anyone interested to register as soon as possible. To register, please email mecc@westnorthants.gov.uk. Interested participants will be asked to complete a learner agreement before their place is confirmed.

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2 Oct 2026

VCFSE Engagement Group West Northamptonshire

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22 Sep 2026

Asset Based Community Development

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18 Sep 2026

Volunteering for Health (Vfh)

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15 Sep 2026

CEO Network

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27 Aug 2026

Invitation to HAF Programme 2027 Market Engagement Information Session

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4 Aug 2026

VINs Annual General Meeting 2026

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21 Jul 2026

Sam and Cheryl celebrate 10 years

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