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07 March 2011

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1	Derry City Council support grants open
2	Arts and Older People funding – Arts Council Northern Ireland
3	Arts Council NI Project and Public art funds to open later this month
4	Fit for Purpose - Regulation, Good Governance and the Use of Quality Standards
5	Why Affordable Credit Matters?
6	2011 Census Outputs – March 2011 User Information Events
7	Keeping and Breaking Confidences
8	NW Social Economy Conference, 15 March 2011
9	‘Different Voices’ challenge choices
10	Session on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
11	Financial Capability Awareness Raising Sessions
12	We hold up half the sky
13	Neighbourhood Renewal with EGSA
14	Derry DPP cancellation of public meeting
15	Upcoming in WAVE Trauma Centre for an OCN Level 2 Transition from Conflict Course
16	Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin - Seachtain na Gaeilge

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1	Derry City Council support grants open Support grants for projects taking place during the financial year from 1st April 2011 - 31st March 2012 are now open for applications until 31st December 2011. Groups are encouraged to apply at least two months in advance of the start date of their project to allow time for processing of applications. Derry City Council Grant Aid programmes aim to encourage and facilitate activities which enhance and develop the Derry City Council area and improve the quality of life for its citizens. Applicants must clearly indicate that their application is made on behalf of an organisation which benefits the Derry City Council area. Council will only award grants to projects within the district council boundaries. Funding is available for a range of areas and projects including arts and culture, festivals and special events, Heritage and sports. The maximum grant is £3000. For further details and application forms see http://www.derrycitygrantaid.com/supportgrant.asp This is a rolling fund until the end of the year, but funds are limited.
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2	Arts and Older People funding – Arts Council Northern Ireland The Arts Council has announced a new stream of funding for work with older people thanks to recent funding secured from Atlantic Philanthropies. The new funds will be aimed at providing opportunities for older people to access and participate in the arts, particularly in dealing with social justice issues. The three year Arts and Older People Programme, launched in July 2010, provides older people with the opportunity to use arts as a creative vehicle to explore and highlight social justice issues through a series of artist-led interventions. This programme has its own priorities and criteria. However, all applications should fit within the objectives stated in the Council’s five year plan and within its artform policies. ACNI are holding an information and advice session on the Arts and Older People’s Programme on Friday 11 March 10.30am-12.30pm. Venue: Arts Council of Northern Ireland, 77 Malone Road Belfast, BT9 6AQ Places will be limited so anyone interested in attending would need to book a place by contacting Lizzie Devlin, community development officer Lizzie Devlin on tel: 028 90 385268 or email: cdo@artscouncil-ni.org More information, guidance notes and application forms are available from www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/older.htm Deadline: 4pm, Thursday 24 March 2011 Decisions on awards up to £25,000 by 24 June 2011 Decisions on awards over £25,000 by 8 July 2011 Please note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that they are using the most up-to-date funding application forms. Guidance Notes or Application forms downloaded before programme opening dates may not be current.
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3	Arts Council NI Project and Public art funds to open later this month Two Arts Council of Northern Ireland funding programmes are due to open for applications later this month. Project Funding Programme: The Project Funding Programme aims to assist organisations to deliver arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland's society and culture. For more information see http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/project_funding.htm Public Art Funding: The Public Art programme is designed to support the commissioning of new art for public places throughout Northern Ireland. The programme is open for applications for permanent single works; multiple linked works (e.g. a sculpture trail); and integrated art projects. For more information see http://www.artscouncil-ni.org/award/public_art.htm Both programmes open on 23rd March 2011. Deadline for applications for project and public art funds: 4pm on 14 April 2011.
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4	Fit for Purpose - Regulation, Good Governance and the Use of Quality Standards Seminar Community Evaluation Northern Ireland in conjunction with the Developing Governance Group is hosting a seminar focusing on the theme of being ‘Fit for Purpose’ and exploring Regulation, Good Governance and the Use of Quality Standards. This is the third in our series of seminars and takes place on Thursday 14 April 2011 at NICVA from 10am – 1pm. The community and voluntary sector is subject to a number of requirements including the new Charities legislation and increased regulation associated with the sector’s growing service delivery role. In addition, there is the on-going audit focus from funders and the need for evidence of the use of quality standards. These developments present new challenges for organisations to be fully ‘fit for purpose’. This event is targeted at community and voluntary groups and funders who wish to find out more about good governance and quality improvement approaches used within the sector. The objectives of the seminar are: - To deepen understanding of the current requirements and challenges faced by the sector with regard to regulation, governance and use of quality standards; - To further inform understanding of the use of governance support tools and quality approaches within the sector and emerging capacity needs; - To provide practical illustrations from two community/voluntary organisations representing distinctive approaches to governance and quality improvement; - To provide the opportunity for participants to discuss the issues and share practice on the theme. The event brings together a variety of stakeholders around this theme including speakers from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; Big Lottery Fund; HSC; Charities Evaluation Services; The Developing Governance Group; The CEDAR Foundation and Early Years – The Organisation For Young Children. The seminar is funded by the Big Lottery Fund through the Building Change Trust programme. There is no charge for the event and anyone wishing to attend should telephone CENI on 028 9024 8005 or email kerry@ceni.org. Lunch will be provided. Places will be available on a first come first served basis.
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5	Why Affordable Credit Matters? Thursday 10th March 2011, 10am - 4pm, Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast BT7 In Northern Ireland the use of high cost financial services is widespread. Housing Rights Service has noted an increasing number of tenants and homeowners in arrears who are relying on high cost credit facilities such as doorstep lenders, catalogues, pawnbrokers, pay day loans and illegal money lenders. These sources of credit can be extremely costly, with APRs ranging anywhere from between 100 to over 100,000%. As part of our Preventing Possession Initiative, we are holding a one day conference to focus on this pressing issue. “Why Affordable Credit Matters’’ will provide: - An examination of the challenges that inhibit the potential provision of widespread affordable credit in Northern Ireland. - An insight into current UK Government policies relating to the provision of finance in local communities and of promoting the financial inclusion agenda. - Good practice examples highlighting the use of partnership working to promote access to affordable credit. - An opportunity to debate how Northern Ireland can widen access to affordable financial services, including the potential role for housing providers and credit unions. - Breakout sessions reflecting the current debates and initiatives around the issue. - A follow up action plan detailing what is required to make affordable credit more available in Northern Ireland. Contributors will include: - Northern Ireland Consumer Council - Research unit for Financial Inclusion - Liverpool John Moores University - Chartered Institute of Housing, Scotland & Northern Ireland - Trading Standards Illegal Moneylending Team, (Birmingham TBC) - Moneyline Cymru, Wales Please see attached booking form for contact details and further information.
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6	2011 Census Outputs – March 2011 User Information Events As part of its ongoing user consultation, the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA) is organising two Census user information events to discuss proposals for the outputs from the 2011 Census. The purpose of the events will be to:- - provide an update on the 2011 Census operation; - capture your views on the type of outputs that should be produced from the 2011 Census and the ways in which they should be disseminated; - discuss the underlying geography that should be adopted for the outputs; and - provide update on the Statistical Disclosure Control procedures that will be deployed to protect the confidentiality of the information provided by the general public. The information events will run from 9:30am to 1:30pm and will be followed by a light lunch. They will take place as follows: Belfast, Tuesday 22nd March Cookstown, Wednesday 23rd March Census Office would encourage users to attend one of these days to ensure that your requirements and views are considered in the ongoing development work. To attend one of these days you will be required to register in advance and places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Further information will be provided as part of the registration process. We would ask that you only register if you plan to attend, given that spaces are limited and hospitality is charged to the Census Office on the basis of the number of planned attendees rather than the actual number of attendees. For those unable to attend, Census Office will be happy to accept written responses. Register by email to census.nisra@dfpni.gov.uk
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7	Keeping and Breaking Confidences Are you ever confused by? - Data Protection - Confidentiality - when working with children or vulnerable people - A persons capacity to give consent - Duty of care - Disclosures Do you ever ask yourself? - How long can we keep records? - Who can I share information with? - What information can I share? To help clarify any or all of these issues the CLEAR Project cordially invite you to participate in one of our half day workshops and networking events. “Keeping and Breaking Confidences” Guest Speaker Dr. Barbara Mitchells Tuesday 29th March, Manor House Resort Hotel, Killadeas, Co. Fermanagh Thursday 31st March, Everglades Hotel, Prehen Road, L’Derry 12.00 pm—4.00 pm. Lunch served on arrival - Limited opportunities to say a few words about your organisations / services are available - Limited spaces for display stands / tables are available. RSVP By 22nd March 2011 to shauna@derryhc.com or kenda@derryhc.com or call 028 8225 3953 www.clearproject.co.uk
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8	NW Social Economy Conference, 15 March 2011 The Women’s Centres Regional Partnership (WCRP) is holding a social economy event for the women’s sector on: Tuesday, 15th March 2011 (10am-2pm) at Derry Women’s Centre, Beibhinn House, Guildhall Street, L’Derry. The event aims to raise awareness of how social enterprise can benefit local communities whilst generating income to help sustain projects/services. Come along and hear from successful community businesses relevant to the women’s sector; speakers include: -Cresco Trust; Women’s Tech; Avert Foyle Women’s Aid; NW Marketing. Exhibitors will provide information on a range of support available. A Belfast Social Economy event will also take place on Tues, 29th March 2011. FREE. To book a place or for further detail, please contact either: Kelli Boyles by email: info@wcrp.org.uk or tel: 028 9023 0212 or Donna McCauley by email: donnamccauley@womencentre.co.uk or tel: 028 7126 7672. Draft Agenda: 10am Registration and tea/coffee Exhibitor’s space 10.30 Welcome by Margaret Logue, Derry Women’s Centre 10.45 Setting the Scene - tbc 11.00 Social Enterprise – Helen Sayers: Cresco Trust 11.15 Social Enterprise – Helen Crickard: Women’s Tech 11.30 Social Enterprise – Eleanor McGuckin: Avert Foyle Women’s Aid 11.45 Social Enterprise –TBC 12.00 Support services available – NW Marketing 12.30 Q&A / Plenary 12.50 Closing remarks 1pm LUNCH Chat with exhibitors
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9	‘Different Voices’ challenge choices HEADLINERS Foyle youth media project are showcasing unique and inspired work produced by young people at a special event in the Playhouse Plaza in Derry. This evening will celebrate work of Headliners young people over the last 18 months under the EU Peace III programme and will take place on Tuesday March 15 at 5.30pm. Those attending this event can enjoy short TV documentaries, cutting-edge photography, thought-provoking radio packages and informative print articles exploring the very prevalent issues of; Sectarianism, Homophobia and Racism in the Northwest. The young people have worked tirelessly on exploring these issues in new and creative ways using different forms of media. The result is a variety of extremely effective showcase pieces clearly demarcating the impact of prejudice and discrimination on the lives of young people. A 14-year-old boy from Strabane said: “I really enjoyed doing the radio programme with Headliners. I didn’t know much about sectarianism when I started but now I realise that Protestants and Catholics aren’t really that different.” RSVP to Malachy Kyle, Project Manager, Headliners, Suite 2, 23 Bishop Street, L’derry, BT48 6PR, tel: 028 7130 9397 email: Malachy.kyle@headliners.org In the course of the 18-months of delivering projects under the Peace III programme Headliners Foyle worked with; single-identity groups, young people from Derry/Strabane and the Republic of Ireland. If you are interested in finding out more about Headliners Foyle please contact: Headliners Foyle, First Floor, Suite 2, 23 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6PR. Tel:02871309397 www.headliners.org Journalist: Audrey Martin Tel:07759558807 E: audrey.martin@headliners.org
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10	Session on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Victor Robinson UU has kindly agreed to hold a morning session on FASD for all relevant groups on Tuesday 12th April, 9.30am-1pm at the Waterfoot hotel with a light lunch provided after. Victor has a professional background in Nursing and is currently Addiction and Module Leader for Therapeutic Interventions at the UU. He is currently reading for a PhD at UU, the thesis of which is Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) The main objectives of the day are: Facilitating knowledge, awareness and understanding on prenatal alcohol consumption Increasing awareness on FASD If you are interested in attending this 1/2 day session please complete the registration form attached and return to catriona@bbhealthforum.org ASAP as places are limited.
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11	Financial Capability Awareness Raising Sessions EGSA is running awareness raising sessions as part of its contract to deliver the Money for Li£e programme. Sessions are aimed at adult learning practitioners (for example tutors, trainers, guidance advisers, support workers). The aim of this session is to help you feel more confident in dealing with finance issues and to signpost you to relevant websites and resources. Sessions are free of charge and will be held in Disability Action, 58 Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7AJ, Thursday 10th March 2011, 2.30- 4.30pm Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. For further details and to download the booking form click http://tinyurl.com/67mhz2w. If you cannot attend on these dates but wish to be kept informed as we roll out FCSP, please send your details to E: fcsp@egsa.org.uk. In house sessions (for organisations working with adult learners) can also be arranged in your premises. Contact Paulette Lennon for further details on T: 028 9024 4274 or E: fcsp@egsa.org.uk.
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12	We hold up half the sky A conference exploring the challenges and relevant issues facing women from minority ethnic communities living in Northern Ireland today organised by Ballymoney Community Resource Centre and Kilcranny House on: Friday 11th March, Magherabouy House, Portrush, 9.00 – 2.30 This interactive conference will include a panel discussion, a performance from the Inclusive Neighborhood Project, the launch of a Kilcranny House Global Women's Quilt and the opportunity to participate in 2 workshops out a choice of 6. See attached registration form 1. The challenges facing Female Asylum seekers and Refugees in Northern Ireland; NICRAS 2. A Global Perspective on Multi-culturalism – Women’s experience; Charo Lanao-Madden, Centre for Global Education 3. Domestic violence – Crossing cultural boundaries, Causeway Women’s Aid 4. Setting Voices Free: using art with Minority Ethnic Women; Johdi Quinn, Communities Connect, Dundalk 5. Gender awareness when working with women from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. Ivy Ridge, Ballymena Inter-Ethnic forum 6. An African Perspective: Women’s Experiences of Living in Northern Ireland; Claudia Matthews, One World Centre, Derry/Londonderry For more information contact: Adam Farquahar, BCRC, Unit 1 Doltone Business Park, 25 Ballymena Road, Ballymoney, BT53 7EX. Tel: 028 2766 5068. www.ballymoneycrc.org.uk Paddy McNicholl, Kilcranny House, 21 Cranangh Road, Coleraine, BT51 3NN. Tel: 028 7032 1816. www.kilcrannyhouse.org
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13	Neighbourhood Renewal with EGSA EGSA's Guidance Advisers have been working in Neighbourhood Renewal areas across NI, delivering a free programme to individuals and groups. Supported by the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL), the programme offers a range of workshops, including opportunity and skills awareness, as well as jobsearch and action planning. Free, confidential 1-2-1 guidance is also an integral part of the programme. If your organisation is in a Neighbourhood Renewal area, or you support people living in Neighbourhood Renewal areas, and would like to know more about what we offer, please contact Nikki Sullivan on T: 028 9024 4274 or E: nikki.sullivan@egsa.org.uk.
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14	Derry DPP cancellation of public meeting The Derry DPP meeting in public scheduled for Wednesday 09 March 2011 in Clooney Hall, Clooney Terrace has been cancelled. Alternative meeting arrangements will be advised in due course Tel: 028 7137 6565 Fax: 028 7136 8536 Text phone: 028 7137 6646 Email: derrydpp@derrycity.gov.uk
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15	Upcoming in WAVE Trauma Centre for an OCN Level 2 Transition from Conflict Course This will commence on 24 March 2011 for 4 weeks from 10 am – 4pm. The course is free to attend and is targeted at anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding of the processes involved in moving out of conflict and into peace. It explores issues of justice, truth recovery, reconciliation and victim/offender complexities. Participants will be required to complete a ‘Semi Structured Journal’ which demonstrates knowledge gained in class and 2 assignments. After successful completion, participants will be awarded OCN Level 2 accreditation. If you are interested in participating on this course, then please give Pamela a ring to register at the WAVE Trauma Centre on 028 71266655 as place are limited. Yoga/Meditation Classes by John Lindsay, Derry Londonderry Centre Wednesday 23 March 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm (Taster Day) Wednesday 6 April 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 13 April 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 20 April 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 4 May 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 11 May 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 18 May 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 25 May 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 1 June 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 8 June 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 15 June 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 22 June 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Wednesday 29 June 2011 from 11 am – 1 pm Call 028 71266655 if interested.
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16	Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin - Seachtain na Gaeilge Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin has a number of events running as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge which might be of interest to your group. We are keen to encourage people with and without Irish to benefit from these events which include a concert, quiz, hip hop dance class, youth céilí and céilí for adults. Unless otherwise indicated all events will be provided bi-lingually (in Irish and in English). If you need any further information just let me know or alternatively check out our website which is www.culturlann-doire.ie Satharn 12ú Márta / Saturday 12th March 8pm Seoladh: George Murphy "Still in One Piece" CD le haoi-taibheoirí Brian Mullen agus Comhaltas Chraobh Dhoire Launch: George Murphy “Still in One Piece” CD With special guests Brian Mullen and Comhaltas Chraobh Dhoire Táille isteach (Admission): £4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Máirt 15ú Márta / Tuesday 15th March 8.30pm-11.30pm Scléip na gCeist (do Dhaoine Fásta) Fun-filled Quiz (for Adults) Áit: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin / Location: Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin ---------------------------------------------------------------------- lá fhéile pádraig An Déardaoin 17ú Márta (St Patrick’s Day, Thursday 17th March) 11am-1pm (Lá Teaghlaigh / Family Day) 11-12pm: Tura Artura (Hip Hop Dance Class with Tura) 12-1pm: Céilí na nÓg (Youth Céilí) Lá Teaghlaigh le péintéireacht aghaidhe, ceardlann damhsa agus réimse imeachtaí eile. Beidh seisiúin cheoil sa Chaife i rith an lae. Beidh na himeachtaí i rith an lae saor in aisce. Family day with face painters, dance workshop and other events. There will be traditional music session in the Caife throughout the day. All daytime events are free of charge. 9.30pm (Céilí) Céilí leis an Bhanna Céilí Copperplate Táille isteach £5. Fáilte roimh chách! Céilí with The Copperplate Céilí Band Admission £5, Everyone Welcome!

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