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Each year four charities are selected by students to be supported by RAG. The funds they raise over the year are split evenly between these charities. RAG (standing for Raise And Give) attends many street collections over the course of the year.
The deadline for applications is 4 February 2011, when eight charities which are considered to be the most appropriate according to RAG's criteria will be selected. These eight will then go to a vote by the student body on 1 and 2 March.
Initial criteria for considering a charity are: - If the charity is based within Northern Ireland. - If the money received will be used within Northern Ireland by the charity. - If the charity receives little or no government funding.
The four chosen charities will be for the next academic year (beginning Sept 2011). Only electronic submissions are accepted. If you'd like details on the criteria, an application form or have any queries, please email su.rag@qub.ac.uk. |
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Sharing stories, meeting needs, changing lives….
Broadcast Appeals provide an opportunity for local charities to describe their work and make appeals for volunteers or funds. These short programmes are broadcast throughout the year on BBCNI and featured on their dedicated website – www.bbc.co.uk/niappeals. All Broadcast Appeals are produced with technical and editorial support from the BBC. They reach a large and diverse audience and contribute to wider community awareness of issues and developments within the sector.
Applications are now being invited for upcoming Broadcast Appeal slots on local television and radio. These opportunities will be available from March 2011 onwards. Applicant organisations should operate, or provide benefits for people, on a region-wide basis and have good accountability arrangements in place. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate how they will use their Appeal opportunity and what they hope it might achieve. Broadcast Appeals are intended to reflect different types of charitable activity and support needs. They cannot be used for campaigning or lobbying purposes.
Application forms and assessment criteria for Broadcast Appeal slots are available from Sarah Majury by telephone on 028 9033 8210 or by email: sarah.majury@bbc.co.uk. Completed application forms should be submitted no later than Monday 24 January, 2011. |
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Abhaile Aris would like to cordially invite you to our first seminar of the year in the An Grianan Hotel Burt on Friday 4th February commencing with registration at 9-45am with the seminar beginning at 10am and ending at 1pm with lunch being provided.
This latest seminar is entitled “Unfulfilled Promises of History” and will explore the sentiments expressed in both the Ulster Covenant and the 1916 Irish Proclamation.
The main speaker at the event will be Rev Dr Johnson Mc Master who will deliver an address based on both documents. There then will be a chance for those present to break into workshops to discuss his contribution and to propose any ideas/thoughts you may have on the subject.
We will then have a panel discussion with Dr Mc Master, Maureen Hetherington (The Junction) and Gerry Mc Monagle (Abhaile Aris). The seminar will close with a Q&A session which will be followed by lunch.
To book your place please contact Gerry Mc Monagle at 07491 28610. |
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Visit to North Down with the GOAL Project
In November 2010 the GOAL Project facilitated a study visit at the request of North Down Borough Councils’ Good Relations Officer, Debbie McKinney.
The visiting group comprised of community development workers and local community activists from the Bangor area. The group was very impressed by the quality and nature of the work that was being done in the areas we visited, Creggan, Gasyard Centre, Lincoln Courts and Seeds One World Centre.
North Down Borough Council have secured funding for a return visit on the 8th and 9th of February 2011 and have asked us to invite representatives from those organisations that they had visited, or met with them while they were here. This will be a further opportunity to share the experience and good practice that we have developed over the years.
The Bangor/North Down area is comprised of predominantly PUL communities into which there has been a significant ethnic minority influx over recent years. While the major communities live in single identity neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Bangor, the migrant worker community lives mainly in private rented accommodation in the urban and commercial centre. There is no real community focal point in any of the areas with the exception of the YMCA near the harbour which has become the advice and contact point for those from the ethnic minority community.
The Good Relations Officers from North Down feel that this would be a unique opportunity to build on and share our experience with the growing community sector in the area and the ethnic minority community.
I am pleased to extend an invitation to join us on this study visit and would appreciate it if you could let me know soon as possible if you could attend by emailing Jon on goalproject@rathmor.com |
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'Sustainable Community Gardening and Carbon Footprinting'
The Carbon Zero NI programme is a sector wide initiative by the Further Education sector under the leadership of the South West College in Northern Ireland. This programme is supported by the Department of Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland through the Innovation Fund, Employer Support Programme.
Carbon Zero Northern Ireland provides technology development and innovation support to Industry and will deliver an extensive array of training courses focused on developing a skilled workforce in renewable energy in Northern Ireland.
North West Regional College have been delivering a range of courses in waste management, renewable energies and sustainability. As part of a series of seminars they plan to deliver a half day seminar on 'Sustainable Community Gardening and Carbon Footprinting' to members of Northern Ireland's Community and Voluntary Sector.
This free Seminar will be delivered on Monday 24th January 2011, 9.30am to 1.30pm at North West Regional College, Springtown Campus, Springtown Road, Derry, BT48 0LY. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Sustainable Community Gardening and Carbon Footprinting As concerns regarding over consumption and wasted resources become more immediate throughout the globe, more and more people and governments are trying to embrace a new way of thinking and acting about their future. Although the motivation for involvement varies, it often includes the desire to improve the quality of community life, to protect the environment, and to encourage individuals to participate in the decisions that affect them.
This introductory course is targeted towards community and voluntary organisations, community activists and community workers that have an interest in developing community garden initiatives, growing projects or general sustainability projects with the aim of promoting or creating local sustainable communities.
A ½ day seminar exploring options for the development and implementation of sustainable community gardens. Participants will be provided with knowledge to enable them to; - Position and locate a sustainable community garden - Develop designs and layouts of sustainable projects - Develop training programmes for residents/end users - Create a positive from negative land use - Make linkages between sustainability principles and other social factors such as community engagement, healthy living and personal development. - Carbon footprinting within communities
For further information or to book your place, please contact Francine on 028 7127 6255. |
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Free ‘Living Life to the Full’ Course
If you or someone you know are currently experiencing low mood, stress or depression Aware Defeat Depression’s Life Skills Course may be of benefit. The course is called ‘Living Life to the Full’ and teaches important life skills and techniques for dealing with the common problems we often notice when we are feeling down or depressed. It uses resources developed by Dr Chris Williams, Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine in University of Glasgow. Dr Williams is an expert in developing many self-help resources including the well-known self-help book ‘Overcoming Depression and Low Mood – A Five Areas Approach’.
Aware has been involved in delivering these courses now for over two years and the feedback from course participants has been very positive, with most reporting that after attending a course they felt more confident, happier and better able to tackle negative and unhelpful thinking. As a result of Aware’s experience in delivering courses to date they have been invited to deliver two courses as part of a research project with University of Glasgow and Depression Alliance, Scotland.
These courses are scheduled to take place at Aware Defeat Depression, 56 Strand Road, Derry on the following dates:
Course 1: Commences Friday 25th February – Finishes Friday 15th April Course 2: Commences Friday 13th May – Finishes Friday 1st July
Both courses commence at 10.00am and run for 8 sessions of approximately one and a half hours i.e. one session per week. Applicants must be over 16 and available on all of the above dates as due to the nature of the project participants will be randomly selected for either of the courses. Applicants must also sign a consent form to take part.
If you meet the above criteria and would like an information pack, please contact Aisling at Aware – Tel: 028 71260602 or email aisling@aware-ni.org. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 4th April. |
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Limavady District Policing Partnership is organising training in ‘Legal Highs’ for community and voluntary workers within the Limavady Borough.
Date: 28 January 2011 Venue: Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre / Ionad Ealaíon agus Cultúir Ghleann na Ró Time: 10.00 — 13.00 hours Cost: Nil Lunch: Sandwiches and tea/coffee
Benefits: 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 served 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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Please find below information on the Hidden Harm training organised by the Drugs & Alcohol Training Programme on 24th February 2011 in Lecture Theatre 1, Multi Disciplinary Education Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital, L’Derry.
All courses are delivered free of charge to individuals living and working in the WHSSB area and are delivered to groups representing community/voluntary, health, social care, criminal justice and youth organisations.
If you wish to apply for a place on this course, complete the course application form attached (please ensure you fill in your email address and all details) and return by 28th January 2011.
All successfully placed participants will be informed by email (or letter if appropriate). If we do not contact you by the 31 January 2011 you have not been successful. Your name will be placed on a temporary waiting list for the above course and if a place becomes available we will contact you.
If you would like more information on the work of the DATP – contact me, Fionnuala Mc Kinney DATP Manager, on 028 71 865236.
Hidden Harm Training - A one-day course which aims to: - Increase the participant’s understanding of the impact on a child of parental substance use.
Learning Objectives - To increase knowledge of the Hidden Harm report and the effects of parental substance use on children - To examine child protection issues within the Hidden harm context - To explore fears and attitudes to drugs and alcohol within the Hidden Harm context - To recognise and assess risks and resilience factors for a child - To identify the participant’s role in responding to a hidden harm situation - To illustrate a greater awareness of inter agency roles and responsibilities specific to safeguarding children where there is parental substance use.
This course targets those people who work with children at levels 1/2 (sure start, youth workers, youth justice workers, preschool staff, teachers, community outreach workers. Addiction workers child and adolescent mental health workers, social care staff). |
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OCN Level 2 Grief Trauma and Helping Relationship Course
A OCN Level 2 Grief Trauma and Helping Relationship Course is taking place for 4 weeks from 10 am – 4 pm on Tuesday 25 January; 1, 8 and 22 February 2011.
“Traumatic events are extraordinary not because they occur rarely, but rather because they overwhelm the ordinary human adaptations to life” Judith Herman.
The course is targeted at anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding of grief and trauma. It provides participants with a grounding in trauma theory and approaches to working or supporting those traumatised. Theories of grief and loss will also be explored as well as examining the skills required to work with bereaved individuals.
If you are interested in attending this course, then please register with Pamela directly on 028 71266655. |
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Parent/Teen Communication Skills Facilitator’s Training Course
TARGET GROUP: This accredited Parent Facilitator Course has been designed by ACET for those who wish to enhance and develop their knowledge and skills of Parenting Education as part of their current professional or voluntary role.
Applications are welcome from people working or volunteering in either statutory or community/voluntary sectors who wish to provide Parenting Education in the Western Health & Social Care Trust area.
COURSE CONTENT - This accredited course provides training on the following issues: - Family communication / healthy relationships - Dealing with Parent/Teen conflict / Anger Management - Sex, Drugs and Mental Health and Self Esteem issues - How to Recruit parents for groups - How to design Session Plans - How to develop Group Facilitation Skills - How to use Facilitator’s Training Resource Pack
ACCREDITATION - This course is accredited by National Open College Network at Level 3. Successful participants will be awarded a Certificate: Working with Parents.
TRAINING PROGRAMME - The programme requires full attendance at 8 Training Days along with personal study and 4 completed assignments.
The dates for the 8 Training Days are as follows: 26th January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February 2nd, 9th, 16th March 2011
All 8 Training Days will run from 9.30am – 3.30pm and will be based at Conference Room, Shantallow Health Centre, 86 Racecourse Road, Derry City
Applicants will need to have access to a suitable parent group in order to complete practical coursework. There will also be 2 follow up days which successful applicants will be expected to attend after completion of Course. ACET is currently recruiting for this course and places are limited to 15.
If you would like further information and/or an application form please email info@acet-ni.com or call Linda Allen 07971065641.
Training Costs: ACET has been funded by the Public Health Agency to provide this accredited course in the Western Health & Social Care Trust area, and therefore the course is free of charge to successful applicants. |
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WEA’s Learning Age Project invites you to walk with them……
WEA WALKING CLUB FOR THE OVER 50’s
Have you been a keen walker in the past but feel you have less mobility now? Or would like to begin walking? Do you want to feel safer walking in a group than on your own? Then this is the project for you. The WEA’s Learning Age Project (LAP) is the latest programme of education catering specifically for the needs of older learners aged 50+. LAP is responding to older people who wish to begin a walking club.
All Levels of ability and beginners welcome.
First Meeting @: Magazine Studios, 5-6 Magazine Street, Just up from the Nerve Centre. Look out for the brown double doors. We meet in the foyer.
Group Lead Walker: Mary Gill Commencement Date: Tuesdays beginning 25th January 2011 Time: 10.00am – 12.00 Noon Cost: Free
For information or to book a place, please contact Sinead Devine on: 028 71 369947
The Learning Age Project is supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies |
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JOB TITLE: Project Co-ordinator BASED AT: 9 Corrody Road, Gobnascale, Waterside, Derry HOURS OF DUTY: 35 per week RATE OF PAY: £31,293.60 excluding ENIC DURATION OF CONTRACT: up to 31st March 2011 and thereafter subject to further funding being secured
MAIN PURPOSE: To co-ordinate and implement an overall strategy for the area in conjunction with the management committee, staff of the organisation, and the Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership Board, aimed at promoting community regeneration, through physical development, community safety and youth intervention. Candidates must be self-starters, innovative, committed to working alongside local people to bring about change at neighbourhood level. They should also demonstrate a commitment to engaging and working with other groups and agencies in the immediate area and have the ability to think in a strategic way.
For Application Form, Monitoring Form and Full Job Description contact: The Job Centre On line (www.jobcentreonline.com).
Completed applications to be returned to: Top of the Hill 2010, 9 Corrody Road, Gobnascale, Waterside, Derry, BT47 2EA
Closing date for completed applications is: Wednesday 9th February 2011 at 4.00pm.
Shortlisting will take place during week commencing 14th February 2011. Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 21st February 2011 |
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The PATHS Project (Positive Alternatives to Hatred & Sectarianism) wishes to commission an artist/s to deliver a project in conjunction with PATHS beneficiaries to design and produce three lasting public art pieces.
The art pieces will be sited in each of the participating areas and will connect each community and symbolise the impact that the PATHS Project has had for the young people involved, in relation to insights gained into the heritage and culture of other young people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds across the City.
The three sites will be Newbuildings Community Centre, Derry Travellers Support Group and Dove House Community Trust. The works can be part of a series or individually designed for each site.
The artwork will relate therefore to the learning and the continuing relationships created between these young people and their communities and will be generated through the artist/s engagement with project beneficiaries and the wider community.
The artist/s will be required to hold consultations, workshops/focus groups with both beneficiaries and residents within each of the communities concerned to ascertain their thoughts, ideas and opinions towards the design of these public art pieces. Through this process the artist/s will create a sense of ownership and pride in the final artwork.
The PATHS Project wishes to invite applications from competent and experienced artists, with a proven record in the delivery of public art through community engagement to undertake this project. The total budget available for the full commission inclusive of consultation, design, fabrication, insurance, transport, installation on site/s and specialist fees is £13,500 inclusive of VAT.
Further details and an artist brief can be obtained from Marie Boyle at Dove House Community Trust, 32 Meenan Square, BT48 9EX or email marie@dove-house.com closing date for applications, 12 Noon, Friday 11th February 2011; only hard copies will be accepted.
Please note that shortlisted applicants only will be expected to attend for interview on Friday 25th February 2011. |
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Update from Clubs for Young People in the North West
This will take place on Saturday 26 March between 11am and 4pm at The Diamond Centre, Claudy – qualified IFA Coaches will deliver the training and will involve teams from Dungannon and North West. We are looking to recruit 8 teams of 8 - entry is £20 per team.
Participation Research Are you interested in finding out levels of participation in your club or group? Would you like your club to take part in a piece of active research into participation levels within youth provision? Clubs for Young People have secured some funding to carry out a piece of research into participation among young people in order to determine the diversity, extent and nature of youth participation in CYP member youth clubs and organisations in the North West area and the resources and support needs for further development. There are no costs involved other than time.
Annual Insurance We are fast approaching the end of the financial year and you may be thinking about renewing your club’s annual insurance scheme. Before doing so perhaps you should consider insurance offered by Clubs for Young People NI. Being a headquarter organisations Clubs for Young People are able to secure reduced premiums for registered groups. Some clubs operating 4 nights per week have managed to secure annual insurance for as little as £160. We can also provide mini-bus insurance.
‘Raspberry Hill Challenge’ Team Building Activity Day Would your youth club/group be interested in taking part in a Team Building Activity Day at Raspberry Hill Activity Centre (just outside Claudy). Clubs for Young People in partnership with Raspberry Hill are planning to host ‘The Raspberry Hill Challenge’, a team-building/initiative-exercise day for young people in March or April time (during the Easter break).
Raspberry Hill can organise a variety of custom-made initiative exercises to promote self-esteem, confidence, learning and fun. Perhaps you fancy something different or maybe even a new location/outdoor setting for team building and/or you would like to involve your members in a challenge with young people from a range of other clubs in the North West? Let me know, we’re looking to recruit small teams to take part.
The ‘Mediative’ Youth Club We are planning to host a 3-hour workshop for youth work practitioners (from in and around the North West) looking at the question of ‘the restorative youth club’. Plans for the workshop are at the initial stages but we hope to host a workshop on this subject and are compiling a list of interested parties.
The workshop will consider how we can create an environment where practice is governed or led by a commitment to a restorative ethos and thus promoting mediation practice among young people. If you are interested in being part of this workshop please contact me. We are looking to host this in the next 6-8 weeks.
Young Parents Project Plans are in place to develop a project between the Young Parents project in Shepherds View and Artillery Youth Centre. The project aims to bring young parents together with the aim of reducing isolation, building confidence, increase awareness and share experiences. If you are interested in hearing any more about the project or are involved in with working with young parents and would be interested in becoming involved in the project don’t hesitate to contact me.
Membership of Clubs for Young People NI In addition to the low insurance scheme mentioned above membership of Clubs for Young People provides a host of other benefits including: - Keystone awards scheme - Quarterly mail shot of events - Annual Youth Sports Programme - Access to training - leadership skills, sports and activity programme (SAP Pack) - Access to UK events and facilities - European and international projects
For further details do not hesitate to mail Fergal Barr at thekingisalive@hotmail.com or call me on 079 4459 5864. |
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Monday – Aerobics 6-7pm, Boxing Juniors 7.15pm / Seniors 8.15pm (STARTING 24TH PILATES 6-7PM; OIL PAINTING 7.15-9.15PM) Tuesday – WHSSCT Incontinence dispensary 11am-12 noon, (STARTING 1ST FEBRUARY KARATE JUNIORS 5.30 / SENIORS 6.30), Spinning 6.45 & 8pm, Ceili Dancing 8-9pm Wednesday – Citizen’s Advice 10am – 12 noon, Slimming World 10am, Children’s Drama 4-5pm, Aerobics 6-7pm, Spinning 6.45pm, Boxing Juniors 7.15pm / Seniors 8.15 pm, Tai Chi 8.15pm Thursday – Jo Jingles 11am, Slimming World 5.30 & 7pm, Spinning 6.45 & 8pm Friday – (KARATE - TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED AT TUESDAY 1ST FEB CLASS), Spinning 6.15pm, Teenage Drop In 9-11pm Saturday – Irish Dancing 1-2pm
NEW TEENAGE PROGRAMME JANUARY-MARCH FRIDAYS 6-8, SATURDAYS 5-8 CIRCUS / DANCE LIKE DIVERSITY / DRAMA - NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FROM WELB ARE YOU DOING DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS AT SCHOOL? OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER & LEARN TEAM LEADERSHIP / COMMUNICATION INITIAL MEETING TUESDAY 25TH JANUARY 6.30PM
RNID FREE HEARING AID SUPPORT SERVICES Do you wear a hearing aid or know someone does? Free walk-in hearing aid support session – advice, fitting new batteries and tubing NEXT SESSION TUESDAY 1st FEBRUARY 11am-12noon
GO FOR IT – Advice, support and training to start your own business – ring for appointment KICKSTSRT TO WORK – Advice, support, CVs, Jobsearch – ring for appointment
Typing, photocopying, ring binding, hall for hire for children’s parties etc. Tel 71812303, eglintoncommunity@yahoo.co.uk |
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The Drive Factor – voting continues
The second heat of 'The Drive Factor' got underway last Friday evening live on Drive 105.3fm. The singing competition will continue Fridays weekly for the next four weeks. The Grand Final will take place at the Millennium Forum on Sunday 13 February 2011. This competition is brought to you by Drive 105.3fm in association with the Taxi Co and media partners the Derry Journal. Tune into Drive 105.3fm and get the Derry Journal for updates on the 'The Drive Factor' competition.
Voting Details are as follows: 01: Sarah Griffin 14: Eden Guthrie 15: Joanne Leonard 03: Jessica Healy 16: Brendan Kelly 04: Johnny Kohlmeyer 17: Bronagh Halpenny 05: Una Dunne 18: Rory Collins 06: Gary Nash 19: Fiona Byrne 20: Sinead Boyle 08: Aaron Deery 09: Dannika Breslin 10: Eugene Roddy 23: Timothy Clark 11: Kelly Marie Collins 24: Aoife McDaid 12: Luke McEvoy 25: Ruaidhri O’Donnell 13: Arneil Long
Text voting closes at 12 noon Monday 24 January, re-opening at 9pm Monday 24 January * Texts cost £1 plus your standard network rate with a minimum of 76p going to Drive 105 ** Donations from handsets registered in UK and Northern Ireland only * Terms and conditions apply, see website for details (www.drive105.co.uk) |
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