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Have Your Say on Draft
Strategic Framework for Community Development for
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Singing for Health and
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Trócaire
Mobilising for Justice One Year Grant Scheme
Trad
for Trócaire Calling all
Trad music enthusiasts! Check out
renowned fiddle player Steve Wickham's fantastic Trad for Trócaire promo
video filmed in If you require
further information on Trad for Trócaire or wish to speak to Trócaire's NW
Development Officer about a planned session/event please email lmcbride@trocaire.ie
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Have
Your Say on Draft Strategic Framework for Community Development for
NI Rural
Community Network (RCN) is working closely with other organisations in
developing a new Strategic Framework for Community Development for
NI. This Framework will
attempt to reflect the views and interests of everyone involved in
community development practice.
RCN facilitated a number of workshops in June 2011 across
RCN is now
hosting a morning event on Wednesday 5th
October at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, This will be
an opportunity to discuss the draft Framework and provide feedback to help
shape it further. Please register your interest in this event by
contacting Sarah Christie at RCN on 028 86766670 or email sarah@ruralcommunitynetwork.org.
The draft
Framework will be widely circulated prior to this event and to all who
attended the initial workshops. If you are
unable to attend this event, but would like to respond to the draft
Framework, please contact Fergal O’Donnell at RCN or email fergal@ruralcommunitynetwork.org
. Specific details for a consultation period during September/October will
follow shortly. Please note
that the draft will not be available until approximately mid September
2011. This
initiative is supported by Building Change Trust.
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The
Business Case for Data Protection 18
October, City Hotel, L’Derry, 10am – 5pm The
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the The DPA places
responsibilities on all organisations to process personal information that
it holds in a fair and proper way. To assist organisations to meet their
legal obligations, on 18 October 2011, the ICO will be holding a Data
Protection seminar in the City Hotel, L’Derry.
Entitled ‘The
Business Case for Data Protection’, the event will feature speakers from
the ICO and will focus upon the application of the DPA in various aspects
of business, including employment, sales and physical security. It will
cover issues as the obtaining and retaining of information about staff and
customers, recording of CCTV images and disclosing or sharing personal data
In the
afternoon, there will be a choice of three specialist workshops to attend,
covering cloud computing, how to develop a data protection policy and the
sharing of personal data internally and externally. Within each workshop,
there will be an opportunity for all delegates to raise data protection
queries with ICO staff. The event is
free and a light lunch will be provided. To register your interest and
request a booking form, please email ni@ico.gsi.gov.uk quoting the
reference ‘DPA Event 18 October’ or telephone 028 9026 9380. As places are
limited, only those delegates who have pre-booked will be guaranteed a
place on the day. Keynote
address: The Business Case for Data Protection (Ken Macdonald,
ICO) Customer data
is one of a business’s key assets yet all too often the information is not
afforded the protection that it requires leaving organisation open to the
threat of the loss of its customer base and to regulatory action. By
complying with the Data Protection Act, firms will reduce the risk of loss
of data and, at the same time, can achieve real savings in
expenditure. What
Businesses Need to Know – Data Protection in the Workplace
( Personal data
in the workplace can range from information contained within an employment
application form to customer contact details and to recording of staff and
customer images on CCTV. However, businesses are often unaware of the data
protection implications from these practices. By following the eight data
protection principles and adopting a ‘privacy by design’ approach, each
organisation can plan and anticipate data protection issues as they arise
within the workplace. Data
Protection and Me – a Practitioner’s View (Jayne Olorunda, Bryson
Charitable Group) Bryson
Charitable Group is one of Lunch will
followed by a choice of one workshop from the list
below: Workshop
1: Developing a Data Protection Policy – where to start? ( A
comprehensive and well considered Data Protection policy is a public
declaration of a company’s commitment to the security and integrity of the
personal data it holds. This Workshop will help an organisation assess the
categories of personal data it holds and look at issues connected with
collecting and processing personal data. It will also include how to
devise a Privacy Statement and discuss security considerations for home
workers. Workshop
2: Explaining cloud computing and where the DPA fits it (Simon
Rice, ICO) Cloud
Computing is the current hot topic in the IT world but the meaning of the
term is becoming fuzzier by the day, as it means different things to
different people. This workshop will explore what cloud
computing really is and look at some of the claims that the
technology makes. We will then review how this ties in with your
obligations under the Data Protection Act. Following this workshop
you will have a better understanding of what questions to ask yourself and
a potential provider when considering a move to the cloud.
Workshop
3: Data Sharing for your business or organisation. How to comply with the
law. (Catherine Vint,
ICO) This workshop
will explore how to comply with the law when sharing customer and personal
information. It will look at the Information Commissioner’s statutory code
of practice on data sharing and what this means for organisations. It will
help you to minimise the risk of breaking the law when sharing
information, have a better understanding of what is acceptable practice
and reduce the risk of questions, complaints or disputes about the way you
share personal information. |
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Open
Call to all Groups to Register Activities Available
Time IV a
Change Project – Directory of Alternative
Activities Time IV a
Change Project / Research
suggests that many young people start drinking alcohol because they
believe “there is nothing else to do”. We hope by showing them a wide
range of activities they can take part in, many of which are free; that
they will be discouraged from taking part in underage
drinking. If you would
like to register your organisation and give details of the activities that
you offer; please contact Kenda at Time IV a Change Project by email – kenda@derryhc.com or by telephone –
02871384568. We look
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Keeping
Safe Child Protection Training Thursday
22 September & Friday 23 September
2011 £20.00 per
person 9.30am – 4.00
pm on 22 Sept 2011 9.30am to 1.00
pm on 23 Sept 2011 This course
will heighten the issues regarding child protection for community and
voluntary groups, as well as providing groups with an opportunity to meet
others in the field, and share experiences and learning
Places on
course are Limited - first come first served
basis!! Designated
Officer Training Wednesday
21 September 2011 £30 per
person 10.00 am to
4.30 pm Strabane
Council Offices Have you been
appointed Designated, or Deputy Designated, Child Protection Officer for a
voluntary organisation or community group? If so, you will find this one day
course invaluable! It
will provide information on your role and responsibilities, and the
possible outcome of a child protection referral to the statutory
services. It will also
provide the opportunity to explore issues and difficulties associated with
the role. LIGHT LUNCH
& REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED To request a
booking form for either course please contact Seanna on 028 7127 1017 or
Email: seanna@volunteeringnorthwest.co.uk
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Autumn
Courses with the Columba Community Columba
Celtic Heritage Support Services Autumn Courses
at IOSAS Centre (beside White Oaks). Organic
Gardening
2 day course
on Thursdays -15th & 22nd Sept 2011. 11am to 4pm
including lunch. Registration by 4pm Mon 12th
Sept. “A two day
experience of Organic Gardening coached by master
Gardener” The
Art of Watercolour
6 Weeks Course
on Mondays commencing 19th Sept to 24th Oct
2011.
Time 1pm to
3pm. Registration by 1pm Fri 16th Sept. Residential Sat
& Sun 5th & 6th Nov 2011 inclusive of B&B and all
meals. “Explore the
Art of Watercolour, develop new skills and experience its therapeutic
capability”. These courses
have received support from the strategic support fund for groups
working with Victims & Survivors of the troubles which is
administered by NI CRC on behalf of
OFMDFM.
If interested
contact Thomas or Ann @ 028 71262407. Mon – Fri 10am –
5pm. Columba House,
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Nerve
Centre Seeks New Recruits For It's Courses The
Nerve Centre is now accepting applicants for its award winning
courses. There are a
number of Full Time training opportunities with accredited courses
available in Design and Web Production, Music Production including Sound
recording, Television and Video Production and Music Performance and
Technology. Application
forms are now available and enrolment will take place throughout August
and September for full-time courses beginning in September 2011. To be
eligible for full time courses applicants need to be at least 16 years of
age. Educational Maintenance Allowances are payable to those participants
who are eligible. For further
information on all courses and enrolment contact Marty McGill by email at:
m.mcgill@nerve-centre.org.uk
OR CONTACT The Nerve Centre, 7/8 Magazine Street, Derry,BT486HJ, Northern
Ireland, Phone: +44
(02871) 260562, www.nerve-centre.org.uk |
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Enjoy free
banking, no standard day-to-day charges and instant access to your money
with Unity Trust Bank’s Small Organisation Custom
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benefit from: - FREE
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statements - a LOCAL
development manager - An ideal
petty cash solution with our ALTO MasterCard® prepaid card
- Our AWARD
WINNING customer service team For more
information call Moira Crosbie on 07885 844 090 or email moira.crosbie@unity.co.uk
or visit www.unity.co.uk
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Are
You Aged 60 Or Over? You May Be Missing Out! Did you know
that thousands of older people are missing out on money they are entitled
to? From August
2011 to February 2012 the Social Security Agency is offering benefit
checks for older people living in these Council
areas: Ards,
Call FREEPHONE
0800 232 1271 now to check if you are missing
out! All callers
will be given a FREE benefit check and offered help with filling in the
claim forms. |
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Get
connected to Culture Night 2011! Ask not what
Culture Night 2011 can do for you ask what you can do for Culture Night! -
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Volunteer
Now schedule new training dates! Adult
Safeguarding: A Shared Responsibility is a nine hour (1½ Day) certificated
course for those working with vulnerable adults. The course looks
at: • Awareness of
vulnerability in adulthood including the legal context, abuse and abusers,
signs and indicators of abuse and the procedures for reporting
concerns. • Creating a
safe environment including planning activities, risk assessment, and code
of behaviour. • Management
of staff and volunteers including legislation, recruitment and selection
of staff/volunteers, effective management and procedures for dealing with
allegations. Training
calendar: 15
& 22 September 2011, L’Derry The
Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane/Mall Wall, 13 & 20
October 2011 , The Market
Place, Armagh Theatre and Arts Centre, 15 & 22
November 2011, Volunteer Now,
14 & 21
January 2012, Antrim Antrim
Enterprise Agency, 16 & 23
February 2012, Lisburn Lisburn
Enterprise Organisation, 19 & 26
April 2012, Fermanagh Fermanagh
House, This training
course costs £20 per person and is certificated. To book your place please
go to http://www.volunteernow.co.uk/training-and-standards.
Places are
limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
This training will be provided for voluntary, community and independent
sectors and a maximum of three participants from any one organisation will
be accepted onto each training course. Next
phase! Volunteer Now
is delighted to have secured additional funding to further develop our
adult safeguarding work. Our next phase of work will build on the interest
and enthusiasm generated for the publication ‘Safeguarding Vulnerable
Adults, A Shared Responsibility’ and the generic training programme by
developing a cascade model which supports delivery of adult safeguarding
training at local level. Initially Volunteer Now will work to develop a
network of cross sectoral adult safeguarding training partnerships across
A copy of
‘Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, A Shared Responsibility’ can be
downloaded from http://www.volunteernow.co.uk/publications. For more
information about the publication or training please contact Ruth
Mulholland on 9081 8321 or email ruth.mulholland@volunteernow.co.uk. |
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In February
2012, twenty young people from What
will you get out of it? - An
international experience from the comfort of your own
home - A chance to
learn about another culture Volunteers
will: - Share a
room - Be one of
the ‘family’ – they will fit in with your schedule and are willing to
clean and cook for themselves if
necessary Global
Xchange (GX) provides: - A weekly
allowance (£100 per pair) to cover food costs and
utilities - A briefing
for you before the volunteers arrive - Two
programme supervisors on hand for support whenever
necessary -
Opportunities to be involved in the programme For further
information please contact: Caoimhe
Murray, Global Xchange, Programme Supervisor Office: 028 7137 0989 / Email: caoimhe@seeds.ie / Mobile: 0771 5205 652 Or
why not come to our launch event, TONIGHT, Wednesday 7th September, 5pm –
7pm, in the Cottage, |
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Lunchtime
Events with Holywell Trust Holywell Trust
is commencing the Autumn series of Thursday Lunchtime Events with a
workshop from Yes! Publications, Richard Doherty and Tim Webster and will
explore a new Tour of the Walls Publication, which when finished will
become a definitive guide to our city walls. This first
event will take place on Thursday 8th
September at 12.30-2pm at Holywell Trust/ Walled City
Community Partnership's Meeting Room 12-14 The Diamond.
You are
welcome to attend and Lunch will be provided. Holywell Trust
continues its series of Lunchtime Events with Eamonn Baker from Towards
Understanding and Healing giving a presentation of his work. This will
take place on Thursday 15th
September from 12.30pm to 2pm at Holywell Trust/Walled
City Community Partnership's offices 12-14 The
Diamond. You are
welcome to attend and Lunch will be
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Where? Little
Orchids, Woodlea House, When?
10.30am-12.30pm Saturday 10th
September 2011 Attractions
will include: Vintage cars;
face painting; The music and movement experience; raffle and home
baking All monies
raised will be used to buy resources and equipment for young children with
special needs. |
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Foyle
Hospice's Garden Open Day/Coffee Morning To celebrate
25 years of palliative care in the community, Foyle Hospice is inviting
members of the public to its Garden Open Day on Saturday, 10th
September from 11 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
The hospice
facility has always occupied one of the most beautiful sites along the
banks of the River Foyle. An area known for its outstanding beauty,
the views of the immediate countryside and the River Foyle offers patients
and their loved ones tranquil and serene surroundings. The hospice
has paid homage to these spectacular views by developing its gardens that
compliment their natural habitat. All the gardens are maintained by a
dedicated team of volunteers who selflessly give up their time to ensure
our gardens are always looking at their
best. On the open
day staff members will be available to provide tours of the gardens and
the hospice’s In-Patient Unit and Day Care Unit. There will of course be
the opportunity to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a
scone. |
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Singing
for Health and Happiness at the Playhouse and Hatha Yoga Morning
Classes Take time out
of your busy life to have some fun and sing! Take part in a
unique one off workshop with inspirational teacher and voice coach Valerie
Whitworth. Monday
19 & 26 September 2011, 7-9pm Cost:
£10 Contact
Valerie on val@valeriewhitworth.co.uk or
075 2653 4183 or Ursula McHugh on Ursula.mchugh@btinternet.com
or 078 1312 4126 Hatha
Yoga Morning Classes Ease yourself
into the day with a morning yoga class. These drop-in classes will
introduce you to a variety of techniques including yoga postures,
meditation and positive affirmations to alleviate stress, create energy
and promote an overall feeling of wellbeing. Every
Thursday beginning 22 September 2011 at 10.30am –
12pm. Location: The
Dance Studio, The Playhouse Cost: £5 per
class Contact:
Ursula McHugh on Ursula.mchugh@btinternet.com
or 078 1312 4126 |
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The opening
meeting of Foyle Yarnspinners will take place on Monday 12th
September 2011 in Verbal Arts Centre, The guest will
be well known local personality Anita Robinson and contributions will come
from our local yarnspinners who have many tales to
tell. Admission is
free. All are
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Saturday
September 17th, 10.00 –
1.00pm Trees are a
life force and a life source. Each tree has its own significance and
properties. The Celtic Tree Calendar has a tree for each lunar month of
the year. This workshop offers the opportunity to learn more about trees
and have the chance to develop your ability to connect with trees through
meditation. This workshop
will focus on the Apple tree. It is the tree of healing appearing in many
cultures’ myths. It is associated with abundance and the harvest.
The workshop
is facilitated by David Simpson an experienced workshop facilitator who
has developed work with trees over the last two years.
The venue is
the Coach House at Prehen House. Follow the signs off the Price: £20.00.
Bring outdoor shoes and outdoor wear. To book a
place ring David on 00 353 74 93 81224 |
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