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04 September 2009

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1	DARD launch the Rural challenge Programme
2	Applying to Grant-makers
3	The Social Change Awards
4	Global and Intercultural Education - World Café for Making Connections
5	Sole Purpose Productions tour for World Elder Abuse Awareness Week 2010
6	Are you ready for a new challenge?
7	Planning NI
8	City Centre Initiative’s Derry City Business Awards
9	Epilepsy Action seminar in Enniskillen
10	Vulnerable adult training –practices and assessment
11	Measuring the impact of Personal and Public Involvement (PPI): Tools and Outcomes
12	Free Accredited Exploring Enterprise Course
13	Official Launch of the Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Support Group
14	Derry Heat of the All Ireland Grand Poetry Slam Championships
15	Local Jobs

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1	DARD launch the Rural challenge Programme The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have launched a Rural Challenge Programme aimed at assisting in tackling poverty and social exclusion within rural communities. This programme was developed as a direct response to issues identified in the Rural Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion Framework developed during 2008/09. The “challenge aspect” of the Programme is for rural groups to identify local poverty and social exclusion issues and provide solutions that address the particular and distinct challenges faced by rural communities. These challenges can be addressed through the development of a series of locally focused projects which can be funded through the Challenge Programme. The Challenge Programme also includes Best Practice Workshops which all applicants will have to attend prior to submitting an application. These workshops will involve applicants from the very start of the process and assist them in identifying the poverty and exclusion issues in their area, the people affected and the most suitable responses required for each local area. Applications to the Rural Challenge Programme will be welcomed from voluntary and community based organisations who must at the time of application, have a formal constitution or set of rules and a specific bank account. The Rural Challenge Programme is administered from Rural Development Division, 21 Hospital Road, Omagh, County Tyrone. Application packs are available now and can be obtained by contacting RDD Omagh (Tel - 028 82 247727) or emailing rural.challengeprogramme@dardni.gov.uk. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on 30 October 2009.
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2	Applying to Grant-makers The Community Support Services for Alcohol and Drugs are hosting 2 Funding Workshops in the Western Board Area in October 2009. The ‘Applying to Grant-makers’ course provides participants with an overview of the funding available from government, corporate and independent grant-making trusts. There will be an introduction to the application process through a practical look at application forms. The course also seeks to give participants an understanding of the funder’s viewpoint so they can improve the likelihood of fundraising success. This training will help organisations to: Gain knowledge of typical sources of funding Gain knowledge of the funding application process Understand typical questions and how to answer them Understand the funder’s viewpoint The dates and venues are as follows: Derry/Londonderry October 14^th, 12.30 pm St Columb’s Park House Fermanagh October 21^st, 12.30 pm Lough Erne Hotel Please complete and return the booking slip attached to Gemma by post or email, if you wish to register a place on one of the workshops. Closing date for completed slips is Thursday, 1st October 2009.
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3	The Social Change Awards Are you passionate about making a positive change in society? Do you deserve recognition for your work? Do you know someone else who does? If yes, then you could be nominated for a Social Change Award! The Social Change Awards are for all those working to achieve a positive change in society - individuals, charities, community groups, companies, public bodies. You don't have to be a charity to apply... whether you're applying as an individual, an informal group, a company, a public body OR a charity, if you're passionate about social change then there's a category for you. The nomination process is simple, visit Social Change Awards Online, download and complete the nomination form and submit it. You can nominate yourself (or your own organisation) or recommend others for nomination. For more information about the awards and the nomination process, click here. Once nominations close, our judging panel will select three shortlist nominees that will be presented to the public to vote for in October. There are four awards categories that can be entered. Each category was created to focus on a specific area of achievement. *Please note that the Nominations of* *Other**s closes 18 September and the Nominations of Yourself closes 25 September.* Once the nomination has been submitted to awards@dsc.org.uk, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have nominated someone else, the awards committee will confirm the receipt of your email and chase down the nomination. Please remember that the nomination for others closes on 18 September and the nominations for yourself or your organisation closes on 25 September. The short list process will take place in October and those who make the final public vote will be notified. If you or your organisation makes the final vote, you will receive an invitation to the Social Change Awards Ceremony on Thursday 26 November. Winners of each category will receive a personalised drawing from Grizelda to proudly display. The winners will also be announced in DSC's E-news, sent to 45,000 voluntary sector peers and posted on the main Social Change Awards web site.
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4	Global and Intercultural Education - World Café for Making Connections Thursday 8^th October, Oxford Island, Craigavon, 9.15 - 2.15 pm The aim of this event is to bring together a group of people from the ethnic minority sector and global education sectors, community development, statutory bodies, local councils, media and any other individuals and organisations with an interest in global and intercultural issues. Goals of the event: · Explore the values and perceptions at the core of the Global Education sector and its relationship to the local Diaspora communities. · Analyse how intercultural education is crucial to effective global education and vice versa · Launch of Making Connections web site · Experience the use of World Café methodology · Networking and explore possibilities for collaboration Guest speakers are: · Ashok Ohri: Organisation and Social Development Consultants (OSDC) (www.osdc.co.uk) · Bernadette McAliskey: South Tyrone Empowerment Programme (STEP) (www.stepni.org) · Eddie Kerr: Solidarity Equality Education Diversity Support (SEEDS) (www.seeds.ie) Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To register please complete the attached application form with the appropriate payment by 30^th Sep 09 For further information contact: Charo Lanao-Madden on charo@centreforglobaleducation.com or call 028 9024 1879. www.centreforglobaleducation.com
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5	Sole Purpose Productions tour for World Elder Abuse Awareness Week 2010 See No Evil - a portrayal of elder abuse, by Patricia Byrne - Call for letters of interest Sole Purpose are planning an Ireland wide tour of See No Evil for World Elder Abuse Awareness Week in June 2010. This gripping play examines the issue of elder abuse. The play was developed in consultation with Age Concern Derry and the Western Health and Social Services Board. The premiere performance and tour of See No Evil took place in Derry Londonderry in October 2008. The play was reported to have entertained, raised awareness and informed the audience of the subtleties of elder abuse in a way that was accessible and relevant. We are in the process of applying for funding so that we can bring down the costs for organisations who would like to book it. As part of the funding application process we need to include letters of interest from organisations and/or venues who would be interested in booking a performance if we secured the funding. If your organisation would be interested in bringing the production to your area/community/ venue please could you send a letter of interest stating this. We will need to receive these letters by 18th September. Please send letters to...Patricia Byrne, Sole Purpose Productions, The Playhouse, 5 -7 Artillery Street, Derry Londonderry, BT48 6RG. Phone/fax 0044 (0) 28 7127 9918, Email solepurpose@mac.com www.solepurpose.com
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6	Are you ready for a new challenge? Parents Helpline has a new look, new premises and needs new volunteers. In return for your commitment of 4 hours a week we offer: FREE Training Commencing Wednesday 23rd September from 10.00am-3.00pm and every Wednesday for 5 weeks Excellent support and personal development So if you are a parent, grandparent or have substantial experience of working with families why not drop in to our Information Morning Wednesday 9th September 10.00am – 11.00am, City Factory, 100 Patrick Street, Derry/Londonderry. Or to find out more check out our website www.parentsadvicecentre.org/volunteering or phone 7137 2006 / derry@pachelp.org
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7	Planning NI Planning in NI is currently moving towards reform and there is a Planning Reform Consultation process currently underway. Holywell Trust with John Thompson an academic, barrister and consultant specializing in Planning law are hosting a morning event on the 9th September from 10am -12.30pm in The Junction to explore the proposed reforms and what they mean for the community. The discussion outcomes will be fed into a written submission for the consultation. If you have an interest in planning in any way and wish to attend please contact the Holywell office on 71261941
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8	City Centre Initiative’s Derry City Business Awards The Millennium Forum has been nominated for the City Centre Initiative’s Derry City Business Awards. The Award is for ‘Best Evening Economy’ and is secured by public vote by text. Please support us as follows: By texting COMPDJ MILLENNIUM FORUM EVENING ECONOMY to 81800. Deadline for text votes: Monday 28th September. Many thanks for your help – and we would be grateful if you would send this to as many people as possible!
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9	Epilepsy Action seminar in Enniskillen Beth Irwin, epilepsy nurse/midwife will give a talk on considerations for women with epilepsy. Information about epilepsy and the work of Epilepsy Action will also be included. Wednesday 16 September 2009, Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen, 7.00pm until 9.00pm (registration at 6.30pm) The attendance fee for this event is: £5.00 and £3.00 concessionary rate, places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you would like to book a place, please contact us as soon as possible. For any further information please contact Morina Clarke on: 0788 577 8585; email: mclarke@epilepsy.org.uk
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10	Vulnerable adult training –practices and assessment Free places still available… Tuesday 8th September, 10.00am – 4.00pm, The Junction, Bishop Street, L’Derry. Do you work with…People with a Mental Health problem? Those with any form of age-related needs, or disability? In residential accommodation? In sheltered housing? Receives domiciliary care? Receives any form of health care? Is detained in lawful custody? Is under supervision of Probation Officer? Receives a prescribed welfare service? Is a Direct Payment recipient? Requires assistance in the conduct of their affairs? If so, this one day training session will help raise awareness of practices which promote the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, staff & carers and will help you to take measures to implement cores skills when assessing and recording interactions with service users. For further information please contact: Shauna Houston on 028 8225 3953 / 028 7161 1384 or email: Shauna@derryhc.com
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11	Measuring the impact of Personal and Public Involvement (PPI): Tools and Outcomes This two day interactive course aims to enhance the skills of front line health and social care staff in evidencing the impact and effectiveness of Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Course Objectives: Awareness of the policy context which drives PPI, Understanding of what defines ‘success’ in terms of involvement, Recognition of the importance of specifying the purpose of an involvement exercise, Knowledge of clear terms of reference and meaningful indices to assess the impact of PPI engagement exercises. The course is targeted at senior management level and in addition a number of places will be offered to the Voluntary and community sector. Training will take place in the following venues: 13-14 October Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Londonderry 18-19 November Post Grad Centre, Tyrone County Hospital, Hospital Road, Omagh Further information can be viewed on the course flyer. To secure your place complete the booking form and return as soon as possible to Claire Hind, Events Co-Coordinator, Public Health Agency, Ormeau Avenue Unit, 18 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS or by email.
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12	Free Accredited Exploring Enterprise Course Exploring Enterprise, Looking for a Career Change? Want to go in a New Direction? Looking to enhance your Employability? Whether you are… working from home, a homemaker, just starting in working life, retiring, currently unemployed, or recently been made redundant. Whether you are looking for… a new challenge, a change in career, new ways of creating your own income on a part-time or full-time basis or new skills applicable to everyday life …the Exploring Enterprise Programme is for you and we are here to provide you with programme support and training for FREE. You don’t need a specific business idea to come on the programme and you are under no obligation at the end of the course to start up in business. This programme promises to offer you… an opportunity to investigate future prospects, one-to-one advice from experienced business mentors, training in: ideas generation, basic financial planning, marketing, legal aspects, and much more guidance to where you can find business grant-aid. To find out more about the Exploring Enterprise programme please contact The North West Academy – it will cost you nothing to prepare for a new future. The training will take place at the North West Academy and completion of the Exploring Enterprise Programme will lead to a Vocational Recognised Qualification Level 2 in Business Enterprise which is accredited by the CCEA. At the end of the programme there will be additional support which can assist interested participants into the mainstream business support options and can also help with CV development and job searches. The dates are: Tuesday 15/09/09 from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 Tuesday 22/09/09, from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 Tuesday 29/09/09, from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 and Tuesday 06/10/09 from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 17.00 To register your interest in this programme, please contact Francesca at the North West Academy on 71370773 by Wednesday the 9th of September.
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13	Official Launch of the Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Support Group Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that can affect a child exposed to alcohol pre birth. This group aim to provide support to those locally who care for children who have been affected by FASD and raise awareness of this issue locally. Wednesday 9th September, 12noon - 2pm, Sainsbury's Car Park Mayor of Derry City, Cllr Paul Fleming will launch the Support Group on the day. Information will be available for everyone about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and what role the Support Group hope to play in the future. Your attendance would be appreciated. For any further information please contact Community Support Service on 028 7186 5236
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14	Derry Heat of the All Ireland Grand Poetry Slam Championships The Derry Heat of the Third All Ireland Grand Poetry Slam Championships Thurs 10 September @ Café Del Mondo, Guildhall Square, Derry, 7pm - 10pm. Open to poets who are living in the Ulster region and are over 18 years of age. Each poet must perform recite and/or read a 3-minute self-composed poem on any subject, and have registered for entry by email or phone before 4pm on 10 September. There are 25 places in the regional heat on a first-come, first-served basis. The winner will be decided by three esteemed judges: Raymond Craig, Hazel Philson and a rep from Drive 105FM Radio plus two lucky members of the audience. MC for the evening will be the mighty Eddie Kerr, poet extraordinaire and raconteur himself. All welcome to what promises to be a wickedly, wonderful and wordy night! Regional heats also include Belfast, Galway, Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Two winners from each province will go through to the All Ireland Grand Poetry Slam in Galway on 26 October. Cash prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd. For more details or to register a place please see below. Coffee & food available to purchase. Booking is advisable as numbers are limited. Café Del Monde Tel: (028) 7137 0989.
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15	Local Jobs Please see attached for a range of jobs from Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership, Londonderry YMCA and Downstrands Family Resource Centre.

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