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SUMMARY:Good Conversation Training – Free Session for Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian\, in partnership with Linking Lives\, is offering a free training session to help volunteers build confidence and develop stronger communication skills when supporting others in their community. \nDelivered by Linking Lives\, the Good Conversation Training focuses on developing the skills and confidence needed to have meaningful conversations and provide effective support in community settings. \nParticipants will: \n\n\nDevelop confidence in having meaningful\, supportive conversations \n\n\nLearn practical active listening skills \n\n\nBuild stronger relationships with the people they support \n\n\nThis friendly\, interactive session is ideal for anyone volunteering in a community-facing role\, such as befriending\, community cafés\, food support projects\, or wellbeing groups. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday 12 November 2025Time: 10:00am – 12:30pmCost: Free \n\nHow to Register\nYou can choose to attend in person or online via Microsoft Teams. \nIn-Person SessionVenue: The Gateway\, 20–22 King Street\, Bathgate\, EH48 1AXRegister for the in-person session \nOnline Session (via Microsoft Teams)Register for the online session \n\nWhether you’re a volunteer yourself or you coordinate volunteers\, we encourage you to share this opportunity and nominate anyone who might benefit. \nThis practical session will help strengthen communication skills across West Lothian’s third sector — supporting more confident\, compassionate conversations in our communities. \nFor more information\, contact vsg@vsgwl.org or call 01506 650111.
URL:https://www.voluntarysectorgateway.org/event/good-conversation-training-free-session-for-volunteers/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 20-22 King Street\, Bathgate\, West Lothian\, EH48 1AX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Start Your Social Enterprise – Free Drop-In Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025Time: 6:00pmLocation: The Gateway\, 20-22 King Street\, Bathgate\, EH48 1AXCost: Free (registration required) \n\nThinking about starting a social enterprise?\nIf you’ve ever had an idea to make a positive difference in your community\, this informal workshop is for you. \nJoin Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian (VSGWL) to explore how to turn your ideas into action and create a not-for-profit business with a social purpose. \nWe’ll explain what social enterprises are\, how they operate\, and what support is available locally to help you get started. \n\nWhat you’ll gain\n\n\nA clear understanding of what makes a social enterprise \n\n\nGuidance on the first steps to setting up your own initiative \n\n\nAccess to local advice\, resources and funding information \n\n\nThe chance to ask questions and connect with others who share your goals \n\n\n\nWho it’s for\n\n\nIndividuals with an idea to benefit their community \n\n\nCommunity groups exploring social enterprise models \n\n\nAnyone curious about social entrepreneurship in West Lothian \n\n\n\nRegister now\nPlaces are free\, but please register to help us manage numbers.Book your free place on Eventbrite \nFor more information\, contact socialenterprises@vsgwl.orgor visit our Social Enterprise support page.
URL:https://www.voluntarysectorgateway.org/event/start-your-social-enterprise-free-drop-in-workshop/
LOCATION:The Gateway\, 20-22 King Street\, Bathgate\, West Lothian\, EH48 1AX\, United Kingdom
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