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E-Bulletin 30 June 2011 |
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Justice in the Community Awards launched
Justice Minister David Ford has launched the Justice in the Community Awards. The Awards are about recognising the exceptional achievements of those who through acts of bravery, voluntary work, dedication, or promoting justice, have made a marked contribution to the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland.
The awards scheme aims to: Reward exceptional people who, as individuals or working within a team, have made an outstanding contribution in their field to improving the wider criminal justice system Showcase the work of unsung heroes whose efforts are often not recognised Encourage communities to feel part of the delivery of justice
To make a nomination visit: www.nidirect.gov.uk/justiceawards
Nominations should be returned Friday 29 July 2011. |
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Environment Minister announces £400,000 funding boost to divert waste from landfill
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Hilton in the Community Foundation
Focusing on
children and young people, the Hilton in the Community Foundation works to
improve the quality of education and the provision of health care to
relieve suffering and equip individuals. They have approximately £100,000
available to distribute each quarter, and applications from each of their
four chosen areas are selected or consideration:
For more information visit www.hilton-foundation.org.uk Deadlines: 2 August and 18 October 2011 |
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The deadline
for the next round of Bursary Awards is Thursday 14
July 2011. |
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European Cultural Foundation (ECF) Collaboration Grants
Collaboration
Grants fund transnational, cross-sectoral activities by independent
cultural and artistic organisations working together or with organisations
from other sectors. The main applicant needs to be a cultural organisation
based in Europe (EU Europe
and EU Neighbourhood region), while partner applicants can work in sectors
outside the cultural field. Deadline: 1 September 2011 |
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Get into Catering & Hospitality Londonderry/Derry September 2011
Get into Catering & Hospitality in association with the Princes Trust, gives young people living in the Derry/Londonderry area the chance to gain the qualifications, work experience and skills to enable them to move into a career in the catering and hospitality sector
How does it work? We will provide the young people with: 4 weeks training Work placements Relevant Qualification including Food Safety and Customer Care Additional qualifications in First Aid & Health and Safety Support and guidance for 6 months after the course to overcome barriers and explore their options
Who is eligible? Young people aged 16 to 25 who are: Unemployed In or leaving care Educational underachievers (less than 5 GCSEs) Offenders/ex offenders
When is it? The next course starts on 5th September 2011 and runs to 30th September 2011. Informal interviews will take place on 30th/31st August.
To register your interest please contact 02890 745454 or email colin.dobbin@princes-trust.org.uk |
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Young Men and Suicide Research - Your Help is Needed
The Mens Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is, currently, undertaking research into the high rate of suicide among boys and young men on the island of Ireland. The research is being jointly funded by the Public Health Agency and the National Office for Suicide Prevention. The purpose of the research is to develop and share best practice on how to promote positive models of mental health and to prevent suicide in this target group.
MHFI is asking for your help with this initiative, and invites you to take part in a short (5-10 minute) online survey. For more details, please visit: www.mhfi.org/help-needed-with-young-men-and-suicide-research.html
We hope that you might be willing and able to participate in this study, and would appreciate it if you would forward this email to anyone else who you think would be interested. |
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'Make A Difference' Event, Wed 17 Aug Alley Theatre, Strabane
We are inviting people who work with the community in the Strabane area to come along and hear how they can learn about entitlements and services that the most vulnerable can avail of. If you are a community worker, health worker, home visitor, member of the clergy or if you organise a club or society please come along to:
The Alley Theatre and Arts Conference Centre, Strabane Wednesday 17 August, 9.30am 2.00pm
Where you can learn about help with rates, access to benefits, warm homes, fuel poverty and keeping safe at home. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please give two hours of your time to learn how you can help your friends and neighbours.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Stephanie at National Energy Action by telephoning 028 9023 9909 |
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Waterside Community Links Festival Needs you!
Following the success of the first Waterside Community Links Festival last July in Clooney Park West, Waterside Area Partnership is delighted to announce that the Festival will be held again this year!
Saturday 23rd July from 12.00pm- 4.00pm at Clooney Park West, Waterside Londonderry.
This festival is open to everyone and is to promote the projects key message of breaking down the boundaries and segregation to bring the communities and individuals together for a fun day that the whole family will enjoy.
Last year most communities got involved but this year we want everyone to be involved!
The Community Liaison Officer, Louise Moore is hoping that communities and individuals will participate in the event by organising their own stalls for the event this can be cake, craft, bric-a-brac anything that they would enjoy making and running on the day.
Louise Moore added: The Festival is about making a mark on the Waterside area. Last year it was fantastic to see so many people coming together and having a great day full of laughter and fun. Some communities didnt get involved but we are hoping this year that every community will take part. If any individuals or group that is not community based want to get involved the more the merrier!
Waterside links project has been running since January last year and brings together all communities in the Waterside with events and trips for all ages. If you are interested in becoming involved please ring Louise on 028 713 49594.
For further information please contact Louise Moore on 028 713 49594 or email louise@watersideareapartnership.co.uk |
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The Rural Community Network's Rural Enabler Programme is aimed at assisting rural communities develop ways to deal with the things that still divide us in Northern Ireland and the Border Counties of Ireland.
Each county has an Enabler whose role is to support groups and individuals in taking steps in a new direction in challenging sectarianism and racism.
If you would like to contribute to peace-building in your local area please contact the Rural Enabler for County Tyrone, Ann Ward., c/o Omagh Forum for Rural Institutions, Omagh Community House, 2 Drumragh Avenue, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT78 1DP . Tel 07798 584395 or 028 82 245159. or E mail: ann@ruralcommunitynetwork.org |
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Limavady District Policing Partnership - Community Services
You can help shape local policing in Limavady Borough by completing the short survey below. Your opinions do matter and they are all used in shaping discussions with the Police.
Thank you in advance for taking the time in doing so. Please also encourage others to complete the survey by forwarding it to those in your community group and email address book.
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Special Community and Voluntary Offers
The Ulster Association of Youth Drama is closing its office at the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn and has a number of items for sale including office furniture, equipment, stationery and clothing.
For further details email admin@uayd.co.uk. |
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The Centre of Creative Energy, based in Racecourse Road, Derry has rebranded to Aurora Counselling. For over 15 years the centre has been providing a much needed adult counselling service to the local community. Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, offering flexibility and choice keeping the client informed and consulted throughout their time at the Centre.
The services offered include:- Adult Counselling Child Counselling Relationship Coaching Life Coaching Complementary Therapies Workshops and group programmes
All of the above services are offered under the one roof so clients can, as they feel ready, move from one service to the next within the comfortable and secure surroundings of our premises. Whether you want a non-judgemental space to work through your issues, a calming space to aid relaxation, or a welcoming space to meet other people with similar life experiences Aurora Counselling has a service to meet your needs.
Aurora Counselling are committed to the promotion of personal and community wellbeing, and seek to offer a low cost, affordable and accessible counselling service. Aurora Counselling is a not for profit charity and relies on the financial contributions from those that use their services to keep the centre running.
If you would like further information or to book an appointment, please contact Aurora Counselling at the following:- Aurora
Counselling, 46b Racecourse
Road,
Derry,
BT48
8DS |
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Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company is hosting a series of public events to remember and to celebrate the life of our co-founder, colleague and friend Ursula Laeubli, who died on the 14th April. (See memorial website)
The events will take place over the weekend of the 1st-3rd July in The Foyle Arts Building, University of Ulster in Derry. It will be relaxed and friendly and you are welcome to join us for all or part of the weekend.
We are organising several events so that we can celebrate and say goodbye in all the ways appropriate to our various relationships with Ursula.
If you feel you'd just like to gather for a while to hear people remember and speak about Ursula you can come to the Saturday morning session, which will be the "formal" bit of the weekend. If you would like to say a few words please let me know so we can programme you in.
If you'd like to share some dancing come to Saturday afternoon. The class is open to anyone, young or old, male or female, experienced or beginner and is led by our wonderful colleagues Ayesha Mailey, who danced with Ursula from her very first visit to Derry in 1996, and Emily Welther who has been a constant presence in the Echo Echo ensemble for many years.
If you have a performance of a song, a dance, a poem, or a video to show, let us know and you can do that on Saturday evening. We know that there are several performances planned already so you could also just come along to watch.
And then, the beach. Ursula loved Kinnegoe Bay. She took all her visitors from far and wide, for a walk on that beautiful beach. We will walk together there on Sunday morning. Join us if you wish.
Please do consider joining us for all or part of the weekend. If you have pictures, memories, videos, writing, ideas for rituals or activities that you would like to suggest or share, please bring them along.
We are not sure how many people to expect at these events so if those of you who are sure that you will be there could let us know, it may give us some idea of numbers.
Programme of Events: Friday
1st July
Please note that Friday and Saturday's events will be held in the dance studio at: Foyle Arts Building, University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Derry/Londonderry (Entrance via Lawrence Hill or Strand Road and parking is free of charge)
For any further information, please contact the Echo Echo office on +44(0)28 7134 2266 or email info@echoechodance.com |
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Forthcoming courses at the Playtrail
Hobby Veg Growing Sat 02/07/11 (9 - 11 am) - 6 weeks £20
NOCN Horticulture Sat 09/07/11 (11 - 1 pm) - 10 weeks £20 + £22 Reg.
Both with BBC's Radio Foyle's Gareth Austin.
Contact Christine (028) 7136 8173 |
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Summer Fun at Faughanvale Stables!
HIRE YOUR OWN PONY WEEK! Beginners welcome!
Monday 4th July to Saturday 9th July (excluding Friday).
2 hours of riding every day, pony games, fun, face painting, games, crafts and more! Bring wellies, a change of clothes, a packed lunch and lots of juice. 10am to 4pm.
Only £25 per day! Beginners welcome. Experience and friendly staff. Lovely quiet and safe ponies. Suitable for age 4+. Subject to demand - orienteering, country walks, pony painting.
We're open every day including Saturdays throughout the school summer holidays, booking essential, call for info 07710 985335. |
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