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NWCN
– Annual General Meeting 2011 - “Taking The North-West
Forward” 12.30pm, 1 December
2011, Conference Room, Ráth Mór, Bligh’s Lane, Creggan,
Derry~ Confirmed
Speakers: Eamonn Deane,
Holywell Trust & Walled City Community Partnership / Maureen
Hetherington, The Junction / Themes to be
addressed: ·
The need for
Social Enterprise ·
Statutory
responsibility for continuing peace-building ·
Alternative
models for sustaining community activism ·
Meeting the
educational demands/rights of our young
people ·
Delivering on
Regeneration You are asked
to notify NWCN of your intention to attend as capacity is
limited. All are
welcome while only current NWCN members are entitled to vote on motions
presented at the AGM. Email: info@nwcn.org / Tel: 028 71 279090 |
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Call
for PhD Studentship and Fellowship grant
applications Through its
Research into Ageing Fund, Age UK makes grants for research to improve the
health and wellbeing of older people. Our emphasis is on applied and
translational research that will or is likely to lead to interventions
within 5 years of the end of the project. We
particularly welcome proposals for research in areas of health and
wellbeing where ageing aspects of the problem are under-researched.
Examples include falls prevention, mental health, incontinence, wound
healing and age-related sensory loss. In 2012, we
will focus on our ageing research capacity-building awards and now invite
applications for: • PhD
Studentships • Research
Fellowships • Joint
BGS/Age UK-RiAF Clinical Fellowships Grants are
awarded to Deadline
for submission of Expressions of Interest: 5.00pm on Wednesday 21 December
2011. For further
information and application packs: t 020 303 31464 / e
libby.archer@ageuk.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/professional-resources-home/research/research-into-ageing |
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Impact
of the economic downturn on third sector support
providers The Big Lottery Fund is
conducting a series of biannual surveys looking at the impact of the
economic downturn on local support providers. It provides significant
insight into how the challenging economic environment is affecting those
organisations that deliver vital support services to frontline voluntary
and community groups.
Sarah Mistry, Head of
Research and Learning, Big Lottery Fund, |
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Council
for the Homeless NI – FareShare IOI Community Food Network
(FSIOI) Requires
Service Delivery Partners for: Call For
Expressions Of Interest - Closing Date for
replies Tue 13th Dec 2011 Information
days for Respondents Wed 14th Dec - Derry; Thu 15th Derry
Belfast Council for
the Homeless invites organisations that are Registered Charities or
organisations trading as a Social Enterprise with non-distributed profits,
to indicate their interest in operating the services of the FareShare IOI
Belfast Depot currently working out of Unit 117b Linfield Industrial
Estate, The Belfast
Distribution Service operates locally to deliver FareShare IOI food,
information, and programmes to the Community Food Network Members and also
aid the strategic development of the network across the Van
Distribution Service in The North and West of
N.I. To develop the
FareShare IOI Community Food Network across N.I., CHNI are looking for a
delivery partner to help plan and then deliver a van distribution service
to divert FareShare IOI food to new Community Food Members. This service
will operate with minimum of overheads but in strict compliance to all
FareShare operating procedures. In registering
interest you must provide information indicating that they are qualified
to perform the services (brochures, description of services, experience in
similar conditions, appropriate skills among staff and Board,
etc.). Organisations
may wish to express interest in operating both
services. Delivery
partners will also be required, at interview, to demonstrate sound
financial management and a track record in fund raising and maintaining a
strong volunteer base. Ability to comply fully with the FareShare model of
service delivery is essential and fundamental to the licence agreement
between CHNI and FareShare in GB. FareShare
Island of Ireland Community Food Network is operated by CHNI under license
from FareShare in GB. Expressions of
interest can be emailed to alison.upton@fareshare-ioi.eu
or further information can be obtained by telephoning 028
90246440. |
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Launch
of Time Bank Small Grants Programme and Information
Session This is a two
part information session for those who have an interest in developing a
Timebank. A Timebank is a community based project that measures and
rewards the efforts that people make in their community by sharing their
skills. Participants ‘deposit;’ their time in a bank by giving practical
help and support to others and are able to ‘withdraw’ their time when they
need something done themselves.
Time: Session
1: 10.30-12.30pm, Session 2:
12.45-2.00pm Venue:
Volunteer Now Offices, 129 Ormeau Road, Date:
14th December 2011 Time: Session
1: 10.30-12.30pm, Session 2: 12.45-2.00pm Venue:
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Creggan
Enterprises and Holywell Trust Social
Please
Complete!! Holywell
Consultancy is working with Creggan Enterprises and Holywell Trust to
engage with the community and voluntary and social economy sector in the
wider Derry/Londonderry area to carry out a quick snapshot exercise of the
assets held within the local community.
The findings
from this research will be used to help to inform discussions on how the
Acorn Fund, administered by Community Foundation for The main
element of the research is an online questionnaire. The questionnaire can
be completed by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/s/NWCommunityAssets. The
information collated from this questionnaire will be presented to
representatives from the sector to help to deepen discussions. The
information gathered through this process will be kept as confidential as
possible – only collated information will be presented to the wider
community. The deadline
for the completion of the survey is Friday 2nd December
2011. We hope to
receive a good response to the survey so that accurate information on the
sector is collected. If you require any other information please contact
Gerard Deane (Holywell Consultancy) on 7126 7997 or email gerard@holywellconsultancy.com.
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Strategic
Investment Fund Consultation Workshop RCN and STEP
are holding a workshop to discuss the Strategic Investment Fund
proposals. The workshop will take place in RCN offices in Cookstown
on Friday 2
December from 10.00am to 12.30pm. For further
information on the OFMdFM website click here |
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Threading
your life through Beads
Threading your
life through Beads - a two
day storytelling and positive
encounter dialogue workshop making use both of beads and “ objects”
special to participants Dates: 30th November and
7th December 2011 Time : 10 am –
4pm Venue: Library, Tutors: Maureen Hetherington and Eamonn
Baker Cost: Free to
participants Contact
details: Eamonn Baker or Maureen Heatherington at 02871361942/
07921210703 This
project has been part funded by Strabane District
Council |
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‘The
True Spirit of Sport’ seminar in
Derry/Londonderry! A unique
seminar on alcohol and its relationship with sport locally titled ‘The
True Spirit of Sport’ was launched in Derry/Londonderry this week. The seminar is being jointly
hosted by Derry City Council Sports Development Department, Sport NI Club
Mark Development Officer and Co-operation and Working Together’s (CAWT)
‘Time IVA Change’ Border Region Alcohol Project funded through the Special
EU Programmes Body under the European Union’s INTERREG IVA Programme.
The aim of the
event is to help clubs and sporting establishments examine the role of
alcohol in their sport and in their community, with a particular focus on
the important role that sport can play in the lives of young people. The
seminar will also look at the physical effects alcohol has on the body and
on sporting performance.
The seminar
boasts a number of quality speakers both from high level participation in
sport and from the research field, Thomas McCallion former ‘The True
Spirit of Sport Seminar’ will take place in the Admission
to the Seminar is free of charge. Please see
attached for further information on guest
speakers. Registration
forms are available from kenda@derryhc.com or Telephone on
02871384568. Fiona McCann
TimeIVA Change/ Peter McLaughlin Time IVA
Change Email:
Fionam@derryhc.com/
Peter@derryhc.com Telephone:
07921852734/07921852838/02871384568 Sadie Bergin,
Communications Manager, Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) |
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Disability
Awareness Week at the Alley As part of
Disability Awareness Week at the Alley on the 26th of November
2011 – This weekend! Adapt are delivering 2 workshops in the
Library one at 12.00pm and one at 2.00pm, the Crafty Collage workshops are
fun and arty taking a look at opportunities to get involved in Adapts work
in the wider Strabane/ Omagh and Derry area and encourage people with
disabilities to become more active in their community.
Come and join
us! |
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FREE
Health Workshop for Ethnic Minority communities SEEDS and
Gasyard Centre are offering a FREE Health Workshop to mums, dads,
grandparents and guardians from Ethnic Minority
communities.
FREE childcare
and transport + incentives are available.
Come along
also with your children this
Friday at 11.30 (lunch will be provided) at the
Gasyard. To get more
information or contact Laura at 028/71370989 or by e-mail at laura@seeds.ie
The
project will run every Friday from 11.30 to
13.00. |
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Claudy
Good Relations Project - Launch of Intergenerational Mural and Project
Report Wednesday
30th November, 1pm, The
Diamond Centre, Inside Out is
pleased to invite you the launch of the Claudy Good Relations Project
which has been funded by IFI’s (International Fund for Over the last
6 months young people from Inside Out and elderly from The Diamond Diners
have been engaged in designing a canvas-based Mural depicting life, past
and present, in the This has been
a unique partnership between the generations and reflects the diversity of
life within the various communities that make up
Claudy. Your support
and attendance would be much appreciated. Formalities
will begin at 1pm followed by lunch at 1.30pm In order to
finalise numbers for refreshments please confirm your attendance by
mailing Fergal Barr at thekingisalive@hotmail.com. |
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Follow
The Star to the Celtic Garden Christmas Trail at the IOSAS
Centre This year the
Each little
house in the garden will have its own Christmas theme and, in the
tradition of the great Irish storytellers, will have characters telling
the Christian stories behind some of our favourite Christmas traditions.
These include the story of St Nicholas, the Christmas Tree Miracle and of
course the greatest story ever told, the birth of
Jesus. The tranquil
setting will be an oasis for families looking to escape the commercialism,
hustle and bustle which can dominate this time of year. Take some
time together to enjoy an experience which will have the children
discussing the real Christmas story long after this
event. This year
capture the excitement of the season and combine it with the true spirit
of the Christmas message. The Celtic
Garden Christmas Trail at the IOSAS Centre – the traditions of Christmas
past for a wonderful family Christmas
present. PRE-BOOKING
ESSENTIAL – 72 HOURS BEFORE EVENT Dates: Fri 9th
Dec
4pm, 5.30pm &
7pm Fri
16th Dec 4pm,
5.30pm & 7pm Sat 10th
Dec 4pm,
5.30pm &
7pm Sat
17th Dec 4pm,
5.30pm & 7pm Sun 11th
Dec 4pm, 5.30pm &
7pm Sun
18th Dec 4pm, 5.30pm &
7pm Prices: Stg
£5.00 per child, £6.00 per adult Family
ticket £20.00 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3
children) Euro
€5.50 per child, €6.50 per adult Family
ticket €22.00 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3
children) For booking
information contact: The IOSAS
Centre, Derryvane, Muff, Tel: 07493 84866 (00353 7493 84866 from
N.I.)
The Yard
Project, Find us on
facebook search ‘IOSAS Centre Christmas
Trail’ Directions
from From
Directions
from Letterkenny At Bridge End
Roundabout, turn left and follow the signs for IOSAS Centre and |
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Christmas
Dance & Bites @ The Gransha Social Club Music by
Gerry, The Biz & Guests Friday
2nd December 2011, 9.30 to late Tickets—£5.00 For more info
contact: Brian McCluskey on 7131 1114 All
Proceeds in Aid Of NI Chest Heart &
Stroke |
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The City of
Saturday
26 November 2011 at 9pm Admission:
£10 Ask in café
del Mondo for information or call 028 7136
6877 |
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‘In
Your Corner’ - a series for BBC Northern
I am a
Producer at a television production company based in I am currently
working on ‘In Your Corner’, a series for BBC Northern Ireland which will
be broadcast in Spring 2012. This is the
second series of the topical weekly programme, presented by Wendy Austin
and Claire McCollum, which will once again give local people a chance
to air their views – these may be small, large, serious or
humorous. The ‘In Your Corner’ team will travel around
We are looking
for stories now that affect people’s lives such as health, housing,
education, unemployment or the environment. You may
have members affected by financial/debt problems, or indeed those who
have been victims of scams; In the current economic climate, are local
services or schools facing closure? We want to
address the things that matter most, so it you want attention drawn to
something that is concerning you or your community, this is the television
series you can bring it to. If you have
any further queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch by email mcurry@thedetail.tv or the numbers
below. You can also
contact the In Your Corner team at inyourcorner@bbc.co.uk |
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