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Money
from Grants - Funding Advice Sessions at NWCN Do you need
help with making funding applications? NICVA, in conjunction with
North-West Community Network, is arranging a day of funding advice
sessions in Derry~ Do you need
to… - Find out why
your funding applications fail or? - Get help
completing an application form or? - Find funders
who match your project? Sessions (of
up to one hour) are available as follows and will be allocated
on a first-come-first-served basis: 9.00 am; 10:00; 11:00; 12:00; 1:30;
2:30; 3:30; 4:30 If these
sessions prove popular, arrangements can be made for further dates and
venues. To book your session,
contact: Neil Irwin -
neil.irwin@nicva.org / 02890877777
/ www.facebook.com/neil.irwin.nicva
/ www.twitter.com/neilirwin or James Laverty
james.laverty@nicva.org /
02890877777 / www.facebook.com/james.laverty.nicva
/ www.twitter.com/jameslaverty
Groups
successful in securing a session are required to submit, in advance,
copies of any draft application(s) and/or failed applications and/or a
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The
Ulster Bank Community Sir George Quigley Award The Ulster
Bank Community Sir George Quigley Award recognises the contribution of Sir
George Quigley over 13 years as Chairman of Ulster Bank Group.
The award
fund, launched in April 2002 and managed by The Community Foundation for
Aim This annual
Award aims to support community groups and charities in their ambition to
achieve long-term sustainability. Applicants
should demonstrate how the award will: 1. Enable them
to develop and/or implement a strategy for organisational
sustainability 2. Learn from
the experience and share this with others Applications
are invited from organisations within the community and voluntary sector
working within What
will be supported Guidelines for
examples of work that can be considered for the Award
are: The
development of community business New community
and voluntary based approaches to the social economy
New ideas that
offer the community and voluntary sector strategies for organisational
sustainability Funding for
feasibility reports, salary costs or ongoing running/programme costs will
not be considered. The
Award Award: €10,000
or How
to apply Download an
application at: http://www.communityfoundationni.org/
If you have
any queries contact the Community Foundation for 028
90245927 Closing
date: 23rd September 2011 What
will happen next All
applications will be acknowledged by email Further
information may be required from the
applicant. The Advisory
Panel assesses all proposals on an annual
basis. The decision
of the panel and the sponsors of the Award is final.
The Award will
be presented at a ceremony in October and work on the sustainability
initiative should begin shortly after. | |
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Arts and
Older people grants - Baring Foundation
deadline
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Providing
free, independent and confidential money and debt advice to the Our service
provides face to face, telephone and email advice for clients on a
wide range of issues to include income maximisation, Mortgage
possession, Banking law, court action and procedures, the Enforcement of
Judgements Office, Bankruptcy, IVA's, Debt Management
Plans. As an approved
intermediary, our debt advisor can provide advice on Debt Relief Orders
and assist clients in making a Debt Relief Order
application. For any
queries please contact our debt advisor by telephone on
02871360811 For more
information please visit www.beattherecession.me |
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Strategic
Leadership Programme 2011 – 2012 Under
representation of women in decision making fora and to influence the
development of policies to address this issue. A range of interventions
are planned at a local, national and cross-border levels (including
training, advocacy, strengthening of civic networks and support for women
taking leadership roles). It
proposes to work in collaboration with public sector organisations to
enhance the role and the participation of women in decision-making and to
positively impact on public service delivery. The project is funded by the
INTERREG IVA Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body
(SEUPB) www.seupb.eu. WIPL are now
recruiting for a Strategic Leadership Programme focused on women who
exercise leadership or are already in leadership roles. This accredited
Programme will involve 24 women from the Derry/Londonderry and Donegal
region. The aim of the
Programme is to increase the number of women leaders in key
decision-making roles in the Who
is the Programme for?
The Programme
welcomes women keen to advance in economic, social, political and public
life. Participants will come from a variety of sectors and backgrounds and
will have: -
leading/managing/organising experience in grassroots activism, community,
voluntary, statutory or the private sector; - a commitment
to working towards the increased participation of women in public life and bringing - - a women’s
perspective/analysis to public debate; - a
willingness to reflect on their own practice, leadership style and be open
to the opportunities and challenges the Programme will present;
- a commitment
to fully participate in and complete the
Programme; - A
willingness to participate in WIPL activities.
What
will participants gain from this Programme?
Participants
will explore women’s experiences across aspects of society including
barriers to equality and positive action strategies to overcome
these. Specifically,
participants will: - gain an
understanding of leadership styles and approaches and develop an ability
to reflect critically on their own approach; - enhance
their skills in a range of areas including communication, group dynamics
and critical analysis; - draw up
personal action plans identifying steps to enable them to move into
strategic leadership roles; - explore and
debate issues in a way that encourages sharing of own and others’
experiences. Topics will be
explored through a combination of presentations, discussions, workshops
and action-based activities with some guest speakers presenting on
specialist subjects. Mentoring will be an important aspect of the
Programme. Accreditation: The Programme
will be accredited to Level 5 OCNNI. When
will it take place?
The Programme
will be delivered over 14 days. Additionally there will be some individual
assignments and a study trip is part of the Programme. The Programme will take place
monthly, on Thursdays and Fridays on the following dates: 2011: November 10th
& 11th, December 08th & 09th 2012: January 12th &
13th February 09th
& 10th March 08th
& 09th April 19th
& 20th May 10th &
11th Field trip to
be arranged Where? The location of the Programme will
alternate between a venue in Derry/Londonderry and
Letterkenny. The
Trainers: The training
will be delivered by DemocraShe. The organisation works at multiple
levels, with government, politicians, policy-makers and civic society
organisations. DemocraShe’s three trainers are: Bronagh Hinds, Ann Hope
and Eileen Mullan. Application
process: For any
further information and/or to receive an application form please
contact: Maureen Fox:
maureen.wipl@gmail.com (00353 (0) 87-
6957168) Terry Conway:
theresa.wipl@gmail.com WIPL office:
Three Rivers Complex, Lifford, Co Donegal, 00 353 (0)
7491-72901 The
deadline for receipt of applications is 4.30pm on 21st September
2011. Interested
in this Programme but not available right
now? If you are
unable to do this Programme but are interested in any further programmes
and activities WIPL may run please contact WIPL and your name will be put
on the database.
Women into
Public Life (WIPL) is a regional partnership between three women’s
organisations, Second Chance Education Project for Women (SCEPW),
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Please
Vote For Hands That Talk Hands That
Talk have made it through to the last 3 in our category in the National
Lottery Awards– BEST VOLUNTARY/CHARITY PROJECT. For all those who aren’t
already aware about our work Hands That Talk please read the following,
before casting your vote:
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6
day free training course – ‘Storytelling and Positive Encounter
Dialogue’ I am delighted
to forward you information on a free accredited ‘Storytelling and Positive
Encounter Dialogue’ training opportunity. The training is
prioritised to individuals, volunteers or community workers who live or
work in the Derry City Council area. It is delivered in partnership
between Derry City Council and Towards Understanding and Healing (TUH, The
Junction). The six day
training course will be held as follows: Course:
Storytelling and Positive Encounter Dialogue (OCN Level 2) – 15
places. Dates:
Participants should be able to attend all of the following
dates:
Tuesday 27th
September
Derry City Council offices,
Tuesday 4th
October
Derry City Council offices,
Tuesday 11th
October
St.Augustine’s Hall,
Tuesday 18th
October
St.Augustine’s Hall,
Tuesday 25th
October
Derry City Council offices,
Tuesday 8th
November
St.Augustine’s Hall, Time:
10am – 4.00pm Parking:
Please note there is no visitor parking in the Derry City Council car
park.
Please use the pay and display along riverfront or free parking at
Sainsbury’s. Cost:
Free (lunch included)
N.B. Optional Accreditation £15 non-statutory or £65
Statutory. Registration:
In advance by registration form (attached). Max 2 places per
organisation. This is
part-funded through the District Council’s Community Relations Programme
(OFMDFM). The programme
explores the following areas: rationale, methodology and ethics of
storytelling; positive encounter dialogue in the context of the conflict
here; politics of victimhood; truth and truth recovery; remembrance and
commemoration; forgiveness and reconciliation. It does not require
any formal level of education for people to register as much of the course
is based on dialogue. Deadline
for registrations is Friday 16th September. For
further information or to register please contact Jackie Mc Colgan tel:
02871261941 or email: Jackie@cheersdogears.com |
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Marie
Curie Information Evening The Unlocking
Potential Project (a project of Volunteer Now) in association with the
North-West Volunteer Centre hosts an information evening for Marie Curie
Cancer Care. The
organisation is seeking to set up a Marie Curie Group in the city and in
particular appoint volunteer ambassadors for the organisation. These
ambassadors will be trained to deliver talks about the services of Marie
Curie Cancer Care, sign-post individuals. The organisation is also seeking
to appoint interested volunteers to help set-up a fundraising committee
within the city in order to support the huge care carried out by
Marie-Curie Nurses, who provide palliative care for patients at
home. You are
invited to come along and hear first-hand form a former Marie-Curie Nurse
who is now a volunteer in Strabane and other Marie Cure
staff. Please tell
your friends and families and encourage them to come
along. Date:
Wednesday 14th September Venue:
North-West Volunteer Centre, 22, Time:
7.30pm-9pm If interested
please register your name with either Amy or Sarah-Jane at the North-West
Volunteer Centre on 71 271017. |
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The
Drink Think Project invites you to… Its not a
minor problem – A conference addressing the accessibility of alcohol to
under 18’s 05
October 2011, 9am – 2pm, City Hotel Who
for? This is to
challenge EVERYBODY on how young people are accessing alcohol, and what we
can do about it. This
conference is for everyone who has a role to play in reducing the
availability of alcohol to under 18’s. It will be a thought provoking
conference on the reality of underage drinking and how we can work
meaningfully together to address the relative ease of access to alcohol
for young people. We welcome
everyone! Particularly
parents, schools, youth workers, alcohol retailers, local Council,
community workers who all have a part to play in this
process. Please see
attached registration form. Closing
date is Friday 23rd September 2011 Places are
limited Lunch will be
provided Tel: 028 7136
3925 Email: drinkthink@bbhealthforum.org |
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With guest
speakers Professor Sue Buckley and Rebecca Baxter from Down Syndrome
Education International. Sponsored by Derry City
Council Venue:
White Horse Hotel, 11th and 12th November
2011 AGENDA DAY
1 - Friday 11th
November 2011: Meeting the developmental and educational needs of children
and young people with Down syndrome 8.45-9.15:
Registration 9.15-9.30:
Official opening by Mayor, Alderman Maurice
Devenney 9.30-10.45:
Evidence based practice: research update on the effects of Down syndrome
on development and implications for early intervention and education
10.45-11.10:
Tea/Coffee 11.10-12.00:
Developing speech and language 12.00-13.00:
Developing literacy skills and accessing the curriculum
13.00-14.00:
Lunch 14.00-15.00:
Encouraging age-appropriate behaviour and changing difficult behaviours
15.00-15.30:
Tea/Coffee 15.30-16.30:
Social and emotional development – preparing for adult life and
independence DAY
2 - Saturday
12th November 2011: Meeting the needs of children and young people with
Down syndrome in
the family 8.30-9.00:
Registration 9.00-10.30:
Research update on the effects of Down syndrome on development and the
practical implications for how we help our children reach their full
potential 10.30-11.00:
Tea/Coffee and then divide into two tracks run by both Sue and Becky
(Consultant Speech & Language Therapist) Registration
is now open for this event. We recommend that you book your FREE
place now and don’t miss out. To book complete the attached slip and send
to Foyle Down Syndrome Trust, Spencer House, |
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Island
Voices ~ Glórtha na nOileán ~ Voyces Frae Tha
Isles 15th September
to 17th November 2011, Derry City
Council invites you to Island Voices: a series of thought-provoking talks
exploring the languages of English, Irish and Ulster-Scots within the
context of our shared cultural heritage. The talk’s series runs from
September to November 2011 at the Thursday
15th September 2011 -
7.00pm Planter and
Gael Women of Jacqui
Reed Wednesday
12th October 2011 -
7.00pm Exploring
( Kevin
McCafferty Thursday
17th November 2011 -
7.00pm Turas Teanga
na Gaeilge: The Irish Language~ A Journey Seoirse Ó
Dochartaigh Each talk will
be followed by an opportunity for discussion and debate.
Please confirm
your place by booking: contact the Island Voices
is funded by Derry City Council’s Good Relations
Programme |
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Have
you had a baby recently or in the last five years? Has your mood
changed? Are you feeling a bit down
or do you have low moods? If you are a mother who
answered ‘yes’ to the questions above, then this course is for
you. Minding
Mammy An eight week CBT programme
for mothers of young children This programme will help you
to: Challenge negative thoughts,
manage stress/anxiety/low moods and improve your self-esteem and
confidence. On: 15th September:
Information talk followed
by
22nd September – 10th
November 2011 programme At: 7.00pm – 9.00pm,
Thursdays Venue: Lifford Clonleigh
Resource Centre, Lifford.
Programme is free of
charge. Refreshments
provided. If you’re interested in
attending or would like more information contact Rose Logue on 0044
7903823201 or rachel@derrywellwoman.org |
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Derry-Londonderry
has been chosen as the host city for the 33rd annual Celtic Media Festival
from the 18th-20th of April
2012. The festival
is expected to attract some big name guests and prestigious industry
speakers to the city. Hollywood star Tilda Swinton, Creation Records
founder Alan McGee and award winning actor, writer and director Peter
Mullan were among the contributors at the 32nd festival in Stornoway,
Scotland last year. Previous high
profile guests include screenwriter Jimmy McGovern, film maker Ken
Loachand actors Rhys Ifans and Stephen Rea. The three day
celebration of digital media, broadcasting and film talent will be held in
The Playhouse Theatre and will showcase some of the best work from
The Celtic
Media Festival is an event for producers and broadcasters, for students
and emerging talent, for media policy-makers and for the general public. A
programme of local screenings, exhibitions, evening entertainment and
celebrity interviews will be open to the public and a series of
master-classes and seminars with well-known industry professionals will
offer students and practitioners practical advice and
insights. The highlight
of the Celtic Media Festival is the Awards. Bronze Torcs for
Excellence, celebrating the very best of film, television, radio and
digital media to emerge from the Celtic nations and regions, – whether in
English, Breton, Irish, Welsh, Manx or Scottish Gaelic - will be awarded
in 20 categories. The winners will be selected by an international
jury. Entries can be
submitted via www.celticmediafestival.co.uk.
The closing date
for entries for this year’s awards is Friday 21st October at
5pm. For further
information, images or interview requests, please
contact: Paul Rice,
Material Tel:
+44 (0) 7796 612 588 / Email: paul@materialmc.co.uk |
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You
are invited to an Open Forum “LISTENING AND
LEARNING – DOES RELIGION DO MORE GOOD OR
HARM?” Inter-Faith
North/West’s series of panels and discussions on the theme “LISTENING AND
LEARNING” explores relations between our different faiths and
communities The Playhouse,
L/Derry Tuesday 13
September 2011, 7.30 pm (Refreshments from 7
pm) All interested
welcome 077-5439-8300
/ info@interfaith-nw.org.uk
/ www.interfaith-nw.org.uk
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Pilot’s
Row Centre/Eden Place Arts Centre Autumn Programme Enrolment
Day: TODAY, Monday, 12th September 2011, 10.00 am –
8.00pm Black &
White Darkroom Photography (Ten Week Course) -
£40.00 Camera Club
for Amateur Photographers - £2.00 per Session Quilt Making
(Twelve Week Course) - £50.00 Sewing (Twelve
Week Courses) - £50.00 Ceramic’s (Ten
Week Course) - £40.00 Recreational
Art (Ten Week Courses) - £40.00 Floral Art
(Six Week Courses) - £40.00 Basket Weaving
(Ten Week Course) - £40.00 Woodsculpture
(Ten Week Courses) - £40.00 Arty Idea’s
for Kids (Ten Week Course) - £10.00 Sewing Course
for Young Adults (Twelve Week Course) -
£10.00 Creating
Ancient Crafts for Kids (Ten Week Course) -
£10.00 Crafty
Creature Creating for Kids (Ten Week Course) -
£10.00 Youth Art Club
for Young People (Ten Week Course) - £10.00 Introduction
to Computers (Fifteen Week Course) - £30.00 or £20.00
Concessionary Living
Sculptures For People Aged 55 + (Eight Week Course)
Cook It Course
For People Aged 55 + (Six Week Course) ALL COURSE
FEE’S MUST BE PAID IN FULL ON ENROLMENT DAY
(NON-REFUNDABLE) Supported
by Western Education & Library Board, |
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Bogside
& Brandywell Health Forum and Drink Thinks newsletter
Please see attached
newsletter from Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum to include: Bogside
& Brandywell Health Forum Programmes, Health Promoting Homes,
Community Pharmacy Programmes, For Fits Sake Men’s Project and the
Gardening Project and much much more! |
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