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Good Relations Planning 2011 – 2014 with Strabane District Council |
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Diploma in Community Development Practice with The Rural College |
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Got a great
idea for a project to inspire your community? Want to involve local people
working together to tackle a problem? The People's Millions could be the
answer!
Other BIG Lottery programmes currently open include: Awards for All: Ongoing programme with no application deadline dates Energy Efficient Venues: Ongoing programme with no application deadline dates (Closing date 19 May 2012) Healthy Minds NI: Ongoing programme with no application deadline dates (Closing date 23 March 2011) Heroes Return: Closing date 31 January 2011
For full details of these BIG Lottery Fund Programmes and grant awards are available on www.biglotteryfund.org.uk or call the BIG advice line on 02890 551455 |
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Northern Ireland Assembly - Get Involved
Fri 21 January 2011 - University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Derry/Londonderry
The Northern Ireland Assembly is holding a conference at the University of Ulster on Friday 21 January.
Your MLAs make decisions everyday in the Northern Ireland Assembly which affect you and your community. The Assembly and your representatives are very keen to ensure your voice is heard.
The conference will provide practical guidance on how to have your opinions heard, how the Committee process works and what happens during an evidence session if you are asked to represent a community issue.
There is also an opportunity to input into the Assembly’s plans for improving its work with community and voluntary sector for better involvement in the future.
You are invited to register your interest in the conference by emailing outreach@niassembly.gov.uk or calling 028 9052 1785. Please give your name, organisation, email address, phone number and address. Places are limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation and priority will be given to groups based in the North West.
You must register your interest no later than Friday 14 January 2011.
Please advise us if you have any special access and dietary requirements. |
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Consultation on draft arts budget - meet the department
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Woman “Creating a Shared Future” Over a cup of tea!
The Waterfoot Hotel, 20th January 2011 , 7pm – 10pm
Gateway to Protestant Participation is a European Union Peace III funded programme, led by the YMCA in partnership with the North West Peace III Cluster area compromising of Derry City Council, Strabane District Council, Omagh District Council and Donegal, aims to encourage the participation of the Protestant community in the North-West, particularly in disadvantaged urban and rural areas. GPP are running a woman’s event in Londonderry entitled Woman- Creating a shared Future. Woman played a strong role in helping create Peace in the province and GPP were approached by a number of individuals and groups about running such an event-so here it is! Not all speakers/ facilitators have been secured although we do have some great stories that will be told on the evening. This ranges from woman who were involved in Politics, Business, cultural and community and from a family perspective. The event aims to give all women a voice in their experiences of what we have and can achieve in helping to create a shared future for all.
Aim The aim of the event is to bring together woman from the North West to share their stories and experiences of the past conflict and our shared transformation to Peace. These intimate and informal conversations are more beneficial and give all women a greater opportunity to have a voice, as well as talking openly and honestly about their individual experiences and their role in creating a shared future free of conflict for the next generation.
Format of a Café style event Within the event there will be eight tables, at each table there will be a facilitator. Each table will accommodate approximately 5-10 people, depending on numbers in attendance. Throughout the evening participants will have the opportunity to visit six tables and participate in discussions at each table. Each facilitator will have 20 minutes with each group; during these 20 minutes the facilitator will give a brief outline of personal experiences of the past conflict and their involvement in activity that has benefitted the promotion of a shared future and their community. The participants will then be invited to ask questions on each facilitator’s experiences and discuss their own experiences.
Refreshments will be provided. Transport from Omagh & Strabane will be available. RSVP: lisa@ymca-ireland.org or 028 7130 1662 before Monday 17/1/11. Please state if you require transport. |
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“A Man’s World” Awareness event
Derry City Council would like to extend an invitation to you and/or a representative from your organisation to attend an awareness event, which is being hosted by Derry City Council in association with Men’s Action Network on Wednesday 02 February 2011 at 10am in the Guildhall, Derry.
Men make up almost half the population in Northern Ireland (49.1% approximately) however their issues largely go unheard unless it is to highlight their shortcomings. Attention tends to focus negatively on men’s actions and behaviours as opposed to highlighting their issues regarding their thoughts, feelings, attitudes or values.
The objectives of today’s event include focusing on men’s and boy’s health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. It is an occasion to highlight discrimination against men and boys and to celebrate their achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to community, family, marriage, and child care.
This occasion also provides attendees with the opportunity to become acquainted with the support mechanisms that are available to them in the form of the local groups and organisations who operate in this field.
A light buffet lunch will be provided after the event and this will allow you the opportunity to network with the representative groups and other invited guests. Full details of the format for the event are attached for your information.
If you are able to attend the event please complete and return the attached response form. |
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Platform for Change – next public meeting
The next public meeting of Platform for Change will take place on Saturday, 15 January 2011. Platform for Change is a non-profit organisation which advocates the idea of a new politics for Northern Ireland. We support:
A politics focused on the public interest and the common good A cohesive government in which power is genuinely shared An assembly which gives the citizen a real voice A vision of a tolerant and inclusive society without dividing lines
At the meeting, we will be discussing ways to engage the public and parties in the run-up to the elections next May. The basis for our discussion will be two papers which we are producing, one on the next Programme for Government, and the other on a more flexible power-sharing system.
All are welcome at the event, which will take place from 10am-1pm in Queen’s University Belfast (Lanyon Building/Room G46). Light refreshments will be served. Please notify Nuala McKeever (nuala.mckeever@platformforchange.net) if you plan to attend.
For more information see www.platformforchange.net. |
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Safe Talk Training Workshops Jan 2011
Safe TALK is a free 3 hour training workshop, which raises general awareness on how to prevent suicide in our community. The workshop equips participants with the skills to recognise a person with thoughts of suicide, to engage them and then connect them with an organisation or individual who can intervene to help keep them safe. Safe TALK is ideally placed for delivery in a workplace or community setting.
If you are interested in attending please contact the WHSCT Health Improvement Department on 028 7186 5127.
Tuesday 11 January 2011 9.30am - 1pm Blue Coat Room, Verbal Arts Centre, Londonderry Facilitated by: Barry McGale Thursday 13 January 2011 10am - 1pm Conference Room, Aisling Centre, Enniskillen. Facilitated by: Davina Coulter Friday 14 January 2011 9.30am - 1pm Station Centre, Omagh Facilitated by: Deborah Hunter
If you would like to organise a free Safe TALK workshop for your organisation please contact the WHSCT Health Improvement Department on 028 7186 5127. |
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Workshop Invitation: Understanding a Credit Report
Do you want to find out how to help your clients or learners build a good credit history in these tough economic times? If so, come along to a free workshop.
Friday 21 January 2011, 11.00 – 1.00pm, Tea/coffee registration from 10.30am NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GB
Speakers: Jimmy Hughes – Trading Standards Service James Jones – Experian Catherine Vint – Information Commissioners Office Carol Edwards – The Consumer Council
Topics: What is a credit report and your rights explained. The truth about bad credit ratings and credit scores. How to check a credit report and how to correct mistakes. How to protect against ID fraud. Free resources and lesson plans.
This workshop will suit advice workers, literacy and numeracy tutors, family and health workers whose knowledge on credit reports is limited.
For more information and to book a place, please contact Nóra Quigley at the Consumer Council on 028 9067 4803 or e-mail nquigley@consumercouncil.org.uk |
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Good Relations Planning 2011 – 2014 with Strabane District Council
You are cordially invited to attend the above Planning session which will be facilitated by Tony McGonigle of Alpha NI Ltd. The purpose of the session is to review what Good Relations work has been done over the last three years and what issues you would like to prioritize for the next three years. This is your opportunity to influence the planning process and the opportunity to have your say with regard to Good Relations in Strabane District.
Date: Wednesday 12th January 2011 Time: 11.30 – 1.00pm Venue: Room 5, Strabane Community Library A light lunch will be provided
Please confirm your attendance by completing the attached booking form and return to me no later than Friday 7th January. Alternatively you can email me abiega@strabanedc.com and I can email a booking form to you.
As we are keen to consult with as many people as possible Tony McGonigle has made himself available that evening also to meet with anyone who cannot attend the main event. Please identify on the booking form if this would be preferable. |
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Job opportunity with The Villages Together
The Villages Together - Delivering Change Programme
This is an innovative programme which will focus on four themes – Delivering opportunities for organisational change, support for social economy and sustainable development, PR & Marketing and delivering The Villages Together as a hub and partnership agent.
The organisation now seeks applications for the following post Project Manager (part time 10 hours per week) Salary £24646 – £26276 pro rata
Essential criteria: Third level qualification or five years recent experience in Community and Voluntary sector An understanding of rural community development Experience of Social Economy, Sustainable Development and Partnership working Experience of working with volunteers and a voluntary management committee PR & Marketing experience, working with funders and a good knowledge of ICT & Web-based applications.
This contract will run until 30/11/12
For an application pack email tvtb3@hotmail.com or call 028 7184 1735 Closing date for applications is 5pm on 21st January 2011 |
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Derry Healthy Cities seeks your help!
Derry Healthy Cities have secured funding to compile a youth directory/booklet to give young people information on activities that are available for them to take part in within the Derry City Council area. Research with young people has suggested that many start drinking alcohol because they believe that “there is nothing else to do” and we hope that by showing them that there are a wide variety of activities they can take part in, many free of charge, that they will be discouraged from taking part in underage drinking”.
If you would like your organisation included or can provide me with a list of organisations that come under the following: Sports, Youth Groups & Organisations, Art & Culture, Music Venues, Church & Religions, Helplines, (Lifeline, Samaritans, Teenage Pregnancies etc)., Sexual Health, Drop In Centres, Schools of Dance, Karate Clubs, Café Culture, Communities of Interest- for e.g. Asylum youth, Gay, Bisexual etc.
Please contact Andrea Lockhart at Derry Healthy Cities on info@derryhc.com or call 028 71 611384 |
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Part time degree in Community Development at Magee
APEL Accelerated Entry Route If you have several years experience in the community or voluntary sector, you could gain direct entry to the 2nd year of the part-time BSc (Hons) Community Development.
This is a 12 day (1hr Seminar, 2hr Class) Course - Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Friday 28th Jan 2011, Friday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th February 2011 Friday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March 2011 Friday 1st, 8th, 15th April 2011 Cost £105.00
This course provides you with: - The opportunity to convert community/voluntary experiential learning into University credits; - Skills in critical reflection and reflective practice; - Guidance on building a portfolio of experience-based learning, leading to direct entry into the second year of the BSc Hons Community (Portfolio support and accreditation costs and additional £220)
For further details and application form, please contact: Sharon Adams, Lifelong Learning, University of Ulster, Jordanstown campus, Room 17C21, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT37 0QB Tel: +44 (0) 28 90366680 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9036 6060 |
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Diploma in Community Development Practice with The Rural College
The Rural College and Derrynoid Centre is holding an information session to update you on our Diploma in Community Development Practice, which is accredited by National University of Ireland, Galway
There are two dates and venues: Tuesday 18th January 2011 at The Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane and Mall Wall Bishop Street Within Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PU
Wednesday 19th January 2011 at The Derrynoid Centre, Derrynoid Road, Draperstown, Co. L’Derry, BT45 7DW
Starts 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
The information evening will include the following:
Description of all the modules taught What the accreditation means The application process How long the course lasts The cost per student Question and answer session to take individual queries
Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are currently part of a community group or local development group, if you work in an organisation which comes into regular contact with the local community, or if you are looking for a new career in community work please contact us now to book a place on this free session:
Tel: Frances Barker on 0287 962 9100 |
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Basic Awareness of Domestic Violence
Participants are given an introduction to Domestic Violence covering various definitions, the extent of Domestic Violence and the different types of violence that women and children are subjected to.
27 January 2011, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Training Room, Lime Villa, Gransha Park, Londonderry.
26 February 2011, 9.30am - 12.30pm Seminar Room, Tyrone County Hospital, Omagh.
4 March 2011, 9.30am - 12.30pm Training Room, Lime Villa, Gransha Park, Londonderry.
If you would like to secure a place please contact Sarah Davidson, Health Improvement Dept, Maple Villa, Gransha Park, Londonderry, BT47 6WJ on or before 7 January 2011. T: 028 7186 5127 F: 028 7186 5128 |
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Are you a community or voluntary worker? Would you like to learn more about legal highs?
28 January 2011, Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, 10.00 – 1.00 Free with sandwiches and tea/coffee
Participants will gain a better understanding of: - What is legal and what is not - What the main drugs being used in NI are (including the mephedrone family; NRG-1 and the pyrovalerone family; MDAI; Ivory Wave; Salvia etc) - What these drugs look like and how they are taken - signs and symptoms of use - Effects of use - Basic harm reduction around use - Getting Help & Signposting to Agencies
Trainer: Rebecca Roberts, Synergize NI Places: 28, on a first come, first serve basis RSVP: to dpp@limavady.gov.uk or 028 777 60314 with your name, organisation, mobile number and email address.
There will also be an opportunity at the end of the training and over lunch to meet and talk with local police who are tackling the drug supply trade. If there is sufficient demand an evening course will be offered at a later date. |
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You are warmly invited to the local celebration of this annual event.
Sunday 16 January, 2.45 pm, The Junction, 8 Bishop Street, L'derry.
Meeting arranged by the Baha'i community. All interested welcome, feel free to share this invitation.
Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Londonderry/ Tionól Spioradalta Bhahá'íthe Dhoire |
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