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E-Bulletin 24 February 2011 |
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Lloyds TSB Foundation for Northern Ireland
The overall
policy of the Trustees is to support underfunded charities that enable
people, especially disadvantaged or people with special needs, to play a
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The eaga Community Fund is now open again for applications. This fund has been created to support community projects that educate, raise awareness and demonstrate community involvement in addressing environmental issues at grassroots level.
Priority will be given to practical projects that have greatest environmental impact. eaga Community Fund will normally make grant awards up to £3000 anywhere in Northern Ireland, preference will be given to projects in areas of greater need.
Applications and grant guidelines can be downloaded from the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland website www.communityfoundationni.org
Applications must be submitted to the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland by 31 March 2011. |
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SIPTU – Important conference for Community and Voluntary sector
Thursday 03 March 2011, Pitchers, 12-14 Alder Road, Derry (no need to register)
Your organisation is at risk so we are calling for as many community and voluntary reps as possible to attend to secure a better future for the sector.
SIPTU is a campaigning and organising Trade Union committed to fairness at work and justice and society. For too long workers within the community and voluntary sector have not been afforded the opportunity to organise themselves to defend their communities and those they serve. Now is the time for workers and their communities to come together to address the current problems in the sector,
Using the collective strength of our members we will campaign to: - Protect vital jobs and services for our community - Improve job security - Defend and improve terms and conditions - Build long term investment - Ensure that your voice is heard - Fight for a place at the decision making table for the community and voluntary sector. |
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Review of the Operation of the Commission for Victims and Survivors
KPMG have been commissioned by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to undertake an efficiency and effectiveness review of the operation of the Commission for Victims and Survivors. This is the first review that has been carried out on the Commission.
Scope of the Review: The review will examine the delivery of the functions conferred on the Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland by legislation and will assess the validity of those functions in relation to Government policy objectives. Specifically the review will examine the roles and responsibilities and impact of the Commission, including the Commissioner’s, the Commission’s Secretary and staff members. In particular it will consider how roles and responsibilities have evolved since the Commission was set up. It will consider also the optimum means of the delivery of those roles and responsibilities, having particular regard to cost effectiveness and value for money issues.
Approach to the Review and Timescale Key activities include: - Desktop review of key strategic and operational documents - Consultation with the Commissioners and their staff - Consultation with a range of external stakeholders including government departments, Trauma Advisory Panels, representatives from non-government organisations and victims and survivors groups. A public advertisement has been placed in the Belfast Telegraph to alert hidden victims and survivors and individuals and enable then to participated in the review. - Review of financial and governance arrangements the review is to be completed by April 2011.
Your participation: If you have any views on the Commission, you may contribute to this review by the following means: 1. You may post your views and comments by visiting our website at www.kpmg.ie 2. You may write to us with your comments. Please address correspondence to: Review of CVS, KMPG, Stokes House, 17-25 College Square East, Belfast, BT1 6DH 3. You may attend a regional meeting. These will be held on: Monday 28 February 2011, Derry Tuesday 01 March 2011, Omagh Wednesday 02 March 2011, Ballymena Thursday 03 March 2011, Belfast
Please register with Lisa Tumilson on 028 9089 3806 or email lisa.tumilson@kmpg.ie and state your preferred location by Monday 21 February 2011. Should none of these mechanisms be suitable, you may contact us directly if you wish to speak to a member of the review team. Please contact Lisa Tumilson on 028 9089 3806. |
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Take of the blindfold and put a stop to modern day slavery
A significant Conference on HUMAN TRAFFICKING 22 March 2011, The Mount Business and Conference Centre, 2 Woodstock Link, Belfast 9.45am – 4pm (Registration from 9.15am)
Participants include: Dr Lauran Bethell (International Consultant); Inspector Douglas Grant (PSNI); Mike Emberson (Migrant Help); Deirdre Teague from Women’s Aid Federation N I and others from the Community, Voluntary and Faith Sectors.
The Conference will be opened by a senior representative from the Department of Justice who are promoting the Blue Blindfold Campaign across N Ireland and sponsoring the Conference.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – COST: £15.00 (Including Lunch and VAT) A unique opportunity to be informed and network with others Spaces limited — Book early! Bookings to: conference@ibnetworks.org |
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Early Alert – BSc Hons Community Development
The University of Ulster invites Expressions of Interest for places on this year’s ACCREDITATION FOR PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (APEL) Magee & Jordanstown June 13 – 17
This intensive fast-track course provides the opportunity for people in the community/voluntary sector to convert experience into university credits with the prospect of entry into the second year of the part-time degree programme in September 2011.
To receive information contact: Magee: Adele McCloskey a.mccloskey@ulster.ac.uk Jordanstown: Eilish Rooney e.rooney@ulster.ac.uk |
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Job Opportunity with Sustrans
Sustrans, the charity that’s enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day, is seeking an outgoing communicator to join our team:
Project Officer, TravelSmart (Ref: SUS320) c £21,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week – fixed term 3 May 2011 to 15 July 2011 based in Shantallow, Derry
We need a confident, practically-minded individual with people management skills to co-ordinate the local delivery of our TravelSmart programme in Derry.
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have a proven ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure environment. You will be an excellent communicator, have the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships, capable of motivating a team, IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. Experience of working with volunteers is also essential.
Please visit our website www.sustrans.org.uk for further information and application details. Alternatively email James Evans at jobs@sustrans.org.uk or ring our recruitment line on 0117 915 0325. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday 4 March 2011.
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Donegal County Council offers extra support for unemployed people in Inishowen
A pilot project for unemployed people is being run in Inishowen in March. The course will run over three weeks from 11am – 1pm, 2, 10 and 16 March at the Public Services Centre in Carndonagh, and is open to all people who are unemployed.
“The aim of the course is to support people who are unemployed in the Inishowen area, to provide information, to promote volunteering as a route back into employment and to encourage the development of an informal support network for course participants” said Sarah Thompson, Good Relations Officer with Donegal County Council.
“We will be inviting a range of different organisations to come and talk about what they do and to share information and ideas that will help people looking for work to think more widely about the options available to them” said Kate Wilkinson, Course Co-ordinator.
“It is challenging to be out of work at the moment and thinking about volunteering for example, as a way back into work, is one of the areas we will cover on the course, along with other things such short work placements. The course is free and it is an opportunity to talk about getting back to work in an informal and supportive way over a cup of coffee.”
If you are interested in attending the course, contact Kate Wilkinson on 086 877 9506 to secure a place.
This project is part-financed by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund through the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Donegal County Council.
This project is being delivered as part of the CDB Peace and Reconciliation Partnership’s “One Donegal” initiative – Embracing and Celebrating Diversity. For further details on events being held as part of this initiative please contact Sarah Thompson, Good Relations Officer, Donegal County Council on (074) 9172586 or sthompson@donegalcoco..ie Media queries to: Kate Wilkinson on 086 877 9506. |
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Free Mental Health First Aid Course
Aware Defeat Depression is organizing a free MHFA Course in their premises at 56 Strand Road (Old NIE Building opposite Police Station), on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th March from 9.30am until 4.30pm each day. MHFA teaches participants how to provide initial help for someone experiencing a mental health or in emotional distress and how to go about guiding a person towards appropriate professional help
The course has been funded by CLEAR under the Protect Life Suicide Strategy. Applications are invited from anyone who is in the course of their work or voluntary activity may come into come into contact with ‘at risk’ groups including young men, marginalized and disadvantaged people, people who are socially or economically disadvantaged, self-harm or misuse alcohol.
Application form is attached and any further information may be obtained by emailing aisling@aware-ni.org or by telephoning 71260602. Applicants must complete and return form by Friday 18th March. Full attendance at each day is essential. |
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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 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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A Dialogue Event with Anna Mlay of FAIRTRADE Tanzania on the role of FAIRTRADE, cooperatives and the social economy in regenerating a city/region in bleak times.
10.30am to 12.30pm, Saturday 5th March 2011, Rathmor Centre, Creggan, Derry
It is hosted by Foyle Fairtrade, Creggan Enterprises and the Social Economy Agency and is one of a number of events that will take place in the city over FAIRTRADE Fortnight, beginning on 28 February.
The dialogue will begin with input from a number of local actors/agencies in addition to Anna before opening out so that all in attendance will be given an opportunity to contribute. This notification will be circulated widely among local individuals and agencies concerned with generating an ethical and sustainable economic vision for our city/region.
ANNA MICHAEL MLAY is the Personnel & Administration Manager of Karagwe District Co-operative Union (KDCU) Tanzania. She is responsible for all issues relating to employment within the co-operative.
KDCU Ltd is a union of village-level co-operatives (known as rural primary societies) registered under the Tanzania Government Co-operative Societies Act. Membership of KDCU has grown from 50 to 76 primary societies with 17,838 individual members. |
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Friendship Club Derry
Invites you to a Housing and Safety information day Tuesday 01 March 2011, 6.30 – 8.30pm, Café del Mondo
This free event is an informal meeting with representatives of various agencies including the Housing Executive who will give people attending information on: Eligibility, Housing Benefit and Accessing Social Housing
Light free dinner will be provided
RSVP Laura Giacani at foylemf@gmail.com or call 028 7137 0989 |
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Sun Feb 27th The Ramblin Boys of Pleasure playing music from Ireland and other places will be in concert at Sandinos, Derry. Doors 8.30 Band on stage 9pm
Kevin Sharkey flies in from England Noel Lenaghan strolls from Donegal and Roy Arbuckle strolls down the street.
All roads lead to Water St for this rare chance to hear the Ramblin Boys in full flight.
The Ramblin Boys of Pleasure is more than a band it's a lifestyle, it's about looking for that spark of joy in the every day, in the supermarket, in the post office queue, in washing the dishes and especially in the music! The concept and the music took the Ramblin Boys all over the US in the 80s and recently they have got together occasionally to rekindle that magic through their blend of traditional, contemporary and original music.
Kevin Sharkey ... (Percussion) is recognized as one of Derry's best ever drummers, now living in Cumbria, Kevin plays Djembe, Bodhran and tabla and started his musical career at 15 in a rock and roll band, later playing with several progressive rock groups in and around the city and has toured extensively with That Petrol Emotion, Different Drums of Ireland and currently occasionally sits in with The Undertones.
Noel Lenaghan ... Singer, songwriter, flute, mandolin and guitar player Noel Lenaghan is a musician whose work is steeped in the Irish tradition. Although he has a huge body of tunes and songs from the reservoir of Irish traditional music, his repertoire draws on a variety of sources. Born in Belfast, now living in Donegal Noel was heavily influenced by the musical renaissance that took place during the 60's and 70's in Ireland and has recently released two solo albums, mostly of his own material.
Roy Arbuckle … Singer, songwriter, rhythm guitar, bodhran. "Roy has a voice you could take a bath in" O.R.Melling - Irish Times People with long memories will remember Roy from his early days with showbands and in the 70's with folk band Chaff. He moved to North America in 1978 and toured extensively with Fiddlers Elbow and later The Rambling Boys of Pleasure. He founded the internationally renowned Different Drums of Ireland in 1991 and has also released solo albums the latest 'Songs of the Fountain' gaining critical acclaim here and in the US. |
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The next meeting of the Foyle Family History Society will be on Monday 7th March at 7 pm in the lecture room of the Central Library.
Ken McCormick will be giving a talk on Prehen House and the Knoxs. As you may know, the Knoxs had German and British connections and Ken has obtained some local historical photographs from Germany that have never been seen here before. Ken has researched and written about the Knoxs for some years and he always delivers a very interesting lecture which shouldn't be missed.
If he has time, Ken will also briefly mention Bishop Hervey, one of the great historical figures of the city, as he has recently researched and written a play about him. |
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Culmore Women's Handcraft Group are launching their website at 3pm and holding a display of their Donegal wool hand knitted and crocheted products including demonstrations in the City of Culture Office, Waterloo Place between 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
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The Elizabeth Elliot Charitable Trust AGM
The Elizabeth Elliot Charitable Trust which supports women and children in Sri Lanka will hold its AGM at 4pm on the 30th March at 4 Cavancreagh Road, Cullion, Derry/Londonderry BT47 2SP.
You are welcome to attend. |
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