Age Legislation - its coming - October 2006. Practical information on age issues for Scottish Employers can be found online at http://www.acas.org.uk Alternatively get you free organisation on age legislation and what it means to you by phoning 0845 715 2000 or email apg@trgeuropeplc.com.

Getting involved, hearing what's going on and having your say - Your local NHS wants to provide quality, patient centred services, and to do that it needs to hear what you think. If you would like to get involved then contact Diane West 01592 769090 or write to Suite 2, Hanover Court, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5SB.

CVS Fife - Thrift Shop - If your organisation is looking for a fundraising opportunity - CVS Fife's Thrift Shop still has some weekly slots available. Rental for the shop for the week is £105. contact CVS Fife on 01592 414558; email mailto:cvsfife@cvsfife.org for further information.

Cupar & District Community Safety Panel - promoting initiatives designed to keep you safe in your everyday life. Meetings are held in Cupar Police Office. If you would like to become involved, or find out more about what the safety panel does then contact PC Mark Anderson at Cupar Police Station. Telephone 01334 418745

D&WF CHP Public Partnership Forum – Development/Action Plan – First Edition - See document attached for further information

The Microsoft Giving Programme - support a wide range of projects and is particularly interested in projects that improve access to technology for disadvantaged communities. http://microsoft.com/community/support/

Lottery Funding Website - This site allows you to search information on current funding programmes across the UK. Http://lotteryfunding.org.uk

Scottish Community Foundation - is accepting grant applications until 15th December 2006 for awards from the Women's Fund for Scotland. Grants will be available to organisations, predominantly for and run by women. http://www.scottishcf.org

Co-operative Group Community Fund - Dividend Fund - The fund is now open for applications of between £100 and £5,000. For further details and to download an application form visit: http://www.co-op.co.uk/communitydividend.

Health promotion Training Programme - Sept 06 - Jan 07 - For information on available courses email KarenStirling@fife-pct.scot.nhs.uk. Electronic versions of the programme and booking form are available.

Help for Employers - HM Revenue & Customs are running day/half-day courses on various aspects of being an employer.. "Paying your Employees"; "Statutory Sick Pay"; "Calculating Directors NIC"; "Paying Expenses and Giving Benefits to your Employees"; "Construction Industry Scheme"; "New Construction Industry Scheme"; "Setting Up a Limited Company";

If you would like a copy of dates and venues then please mailto:Sue.Jack@vonef.org.uk with postal address and I'll get one out to you.