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05 November 2009

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1	Subsidised Organisational Transformation Workshop
2	BBC Children in Need
3	The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation
4	Shared Space Journal – CRC
5	Active Citizens International programme
6	New Charity Commissioner appointed
7	Making a better application to grant-making trusts
8	Skilled Listening Programme
9	Glen Reaching Out Event
10	Dove House Community Trust's Open Day
11	Strictly Authentic Tango
12	Sexual Health Education Facilitators Course
13	Submissions called for multicultural radio programme
14	Citizens Advice Final 2009 Dates for Free Money Management Training for Youth Practitioners
15	Have your say on BBC programming

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1	Subsidised Organisational Transformation Workshop “In relation to this opportunity, NWCN unfortunately is unable to participate though is keen to see the NW benefit from this subsidised offer and therefore encourages interested parties to contact CFNI immediately.” I’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in a 2 day training workshop on ‘Organisational Transformation’ delivered by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. In this time of change and transformation you will recognise the need for community and voluntary groups to be ‘fit for purpose’, to be focused and efficient and to show leadership in community development practice. If you are considering organisation change and question where to start in introducing change so that it will take root and hold, or how to engage stakeholders creativity and innovatively to build ownership and ensure results, then this training workshop will help you on that journey. This course will provide the skills and techniques that will assist you address challenges in organisational change and the knowledge to support your member groups who may be looking at partnerships or mergers. Farset Hostel, Springfield Road, Belfast, Monday 7^th – Tuesday 8^th December 2009, 9am – 5pm each day The total cost of the 2 day training workshop is £295 per person. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the Observatory has reserved 5 places on this course and is providing 5 X £200 bursaries to help organisations that want to participate. Applicants will be selected on a first come basis. Applicants must meet the remainder of the course fee (£95) which will have to be paid in advance. If you are interested in taking part and can commit to the two full days in question please get back to me by return email and or call on any of the numbers below. Please see attached for further information. Charlie Fisher, Observatory Facilitator, Community Foundation for Northern Ireland Tel: 028 90245927 (ext 717); Mob: 07595979642 E: cfisher@communityfoundationni.org / Http: www.communityfoundationni.org
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2	BBC Children in Need Friday 20^th November 2009 BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK corporate charity. The annual telethon is one of the highs of the BBC calendar and plenty of activity takes place all across the UK around this time to help raise those crucial pennies to help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. However, Pudsey is busy all year round helping to make sure the money you raise goes to those who need it the most. Whether you work in a shop or office, factory or warehouse, why not shake your day up a bit and fundraise for this year's campaign. Join in the Pudsey fun by stocking up on some great products to help raise funds for this year's Appeal. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/ for further information and lots of fundraising ideas.
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3	The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation The Sylvia Waddilove Foundation provides grants to charities for: • Educational projects for children and adults, particularly those related to the arts; • Music composition and performances; • Herbal medicine; • Medical research; • Disability; • Farming related projects. Grants of up to £20,000 are available to registered charities with a turnover of less than £500,000. The Foundation favours supporting small charities that will carry out the project themselves (except in the case of medical research), who rely on volunteers and who can demonstrate a successful history of projects. The Trustees will usually meet to consider applications in January, April, July, and October. Applications need to be submitted before the last week in the month before the next meeting. For example, for an application to be considered at the January meeting, applicants will need to submit it before the last week of December. For more information, visit www.pwwsolicitors.co.uk/charitable-applications/charity-details/the-sylvia-waddilove-foundation-uk
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4	Shared Space Journal – CRC The Community Relations Council has just published the eighth volume of its research journal Shared Space. Published twice a year the journal addresses themes of peace, conflict and community relations in Northern Ireland. Journal editor Ray Mullan says: ‘This eighth edition of Shared Space appears as Northern Ireland and the world struggles with the consequences of a global recession. On one level this may make our own local divisions seem small and irrelevant, but on another level it makes it even more important that we put in place strategies and policies that enable us as a society to overcome our divisions and thus better position ourselves to exploit opportunities for recovery when they come.’ ‘Articles in this edition of Shared Space explore some of the areas where lessons can be learned and practical action planned. The research which underpins all these articles has been funded by the Community Relations Council. The UNESCO research project at the University of Ulster was funded by CRC under the EU Peace II Programme. The research behind the other articles was funded by CRC’s annual Research Award Scheme.’ In this volume Copies of the Journal can be obtained free of charge from the Community Relations Council, 6 Murray Street Belfast, tel 028 90 227500. To be put on the mailing list for future issues contact rmullan@nicrc.org.uk
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5	Active Citizens International programme Are you over 18 years of age? Are you available for 6 months to undertake part time training? Are you willing to undertake a social action project as part of a project? Are you willing to travel internationally? Are you culturally sensitive and appreciative of differences? If so, are you willing to work as part of a project team which will help us to promote the principles of equality and diversity? If so, please read on...... The British Council and SEEDS have organised the Active Citizens International programme and a limited number of places are still available. This is a truly great opportunity to be part of an innovative social action programme which will run from November to June with training being delivered on Wednesday evenings and on Saturdays at the One World Centre. There will also be a weekend residential from 23rd to 25 January and a ten day overseas visit to Kenya, Nigeria or Ethiopia. Participants will also undertake Social Action Projects from March to June. Due to application demands the promoters have decided to extend the application date to 10am Monday 9th November 2009. If you are interested in being part of this exciting project please contact Maire at the British Council by email maire.nithreasaigh@britishcouncil.org or Eddie Kerr at SEEDS by email eddie@seeds.ie
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6	New Charity Commissioner appointed Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie has announced the appointment of a new local Charity Commissioner to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Ms Rosemary Connolly was appointed to the position of ‘legally qualified’ Charity Commissioner. Legislation says that at least one Commissioner must be a barrister or solicitor of at least seven years standing and this appointment meets that requirement. Margaret Ritchie said: "Ms Connolly has the skills and experience to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. She has an extensive legal background in equality and human rights issues and, along with her personal commitment to the work of the charitable sector, she will prove to be a real asset to the Commission. I welcome this appointment which will bring the total number of Commissioners up to seven, as required in the legislation.” Margaret Ritchie commented on the progress made to date by the Commission in putting in place a regulatory framework for charities in Northern Ireland. She said: “I welcome the progress made to date by the Commission and plans are well advanced to have a charity register in place early next year. The Commission has also launched the consultation on its draft public benefit guidance. This will be essential to allow charity trustees to prepare for registration and application of the public benefit test in 2010. The Commission has held public road show events across Northern Ireland. These have provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the public benefit requirements and to raise awareness of the wider regulatory requirements. The appointment of Ms Connolly has been made in accordance with the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Irelands Code of Practice. The appointment was made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, details of any political activity of the appointee, if any declared, have been published.
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7	Making a better application to grant-making trusts This half day session at NICVA on 3 December 2009 will prepare participants for making funding applications at all stages of the process, explaining what to do before, during and after making an application. The session will also look at some of the typical questions asked by funders and how to answer them well. The session will: Describe the funding application process Describe what makes a successful funding application Identify what to include when completing an application form Find out more at www.nicva.org/index.cfm/section/events/key/grant-making-trusts-dec09.
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8	Skilled Listening Programme Towards Understanding and Healing In partnership with CDLI and RELATE is offering A Skilled Listening Programme. A Two-Day Facilitated Workshop for community development workers and those working alongside victims and survivors of the Troubles. The Skilled Listening Programme is a 12 hour introduction to a user-friendly structure for Listening and Basic Counselling. It is delivered by Relate NI trained counsellors and will allow participants to develop skills and confidence that will be very useful in any formal or semi-formal listening situation. Content: Ethical Listening, Understanding & Dealing with Stress, Self care & The use of Supervision in listening. DAY 1: Monday 30th November ‘09 DAY 2: Monday 7th December ‘09 VENUE: The Junction, 8 Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm COST: Free Places FACILITATOR: Margaret Chapman, Relate NI For any further information please contact Ruth Chibber, 8 Bishop Street, L'Derry on tel: 028 7126 7519 or e-mail: tuh@thejunction-ni.org
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9	Glen Reaching Out Event Just Moved to the Area? (includes Glen, Rosemount & Hazelbank) Are you part of a new ethnic minority family in the area? Greater Glen Women’s Group Invite you to ‘Glen Reaching Out Event’ Tuesday 10th November, 2 – 4pm, Glenview Community Centre. The workshop will welcome new families into the community and provide an opportunity to explore barriers and strengths of living here. For further details contact Glen Community Centre 028 71268748
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10	Dove House Community Trust's Open Day Friday 13th November 2009, 11.00am - 3.00pm. The Open Day will allow people to examine the excellent work of Dove House past and present. In addition to the day time event we are also hosting an Evening of Celebration/Reflection at the Gasyard Centre, Friday 13th November 09, 8.00pm - 1.00am. Ticket's for this event can be purchased for £5.00 from Geraldine at Dove House 71 269327. Please note that tickets are limited and therefore early purchase is advised. The evening of Celebration and Reflection will also include a buffet and disco (DJ Sid). We really hope to see you there, as we believe, in keeping with the spirit of Dove House the night will no doubt be an evening to remember. For further Information on either of these events, Please contact Mary or Geraldine on 02871 269327.
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11	Strictly Authentic Tango Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company is offering an exciting opportunity to participate in a weekend workshop in Authentic Tango with Chilean dancer Leilani Weis this month. The weekend course is open to all abilities, however it will be especially interesting for people with some movement experience in Salsa, Modern dance, Contact Improvisation or Ballroom dance. Leilani was born in Chile but now lives in Italy. Her course will be an introduction to Authentic Tango dancing. The emphasis will be on understanding the “feel” of the dance rather than trying to learn lots of complicated steps. The Authentic Tango weekend workshop will start on Friday 13th November with a short introduction from 8pm- 10pm and then continue on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th from 12pm to 5pm each day (with a break for lunch). The full weekend costs £40 or £20 concession. It is sure to be popular so people are encouraged to book as early as possible. To book a place, contact Echo Echo on 028 7134 2266, email info@echoechodance.com or visit www.echoechodance.com.
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12	Sexual Health Education Facilitators Course This new accredited Sexual Health Education Course has been designed by ACET for people who would like to develop their knowledge and skills to become providers of Sexual Health Education, as part of their current role and/or in the wider community in the Western Trust area. Applications are welcome from people working in either statutory or voluntary sectors, who want to provide Sexual Health Education, with young people/adults. This new accredited training course, covers issues including: HIV, STIs, Hepatitis and Contraception Men’s Sexual Health: Genital hygiene, tight foreskin and/or frenulum, circumcision, peyronie’s disease, erectile dysfunction, prostate and testicular conditions, including cancer, prosthesis options and Self Examination Skills. Women’s Sexual Health: Genital hygiene, menarche, menopause, conditions affecting fertility, breast and cervix conditions including cancer, prosthesis options and Self Examination Skills Body image and emotional impact of sexual health issues for men and women Training given on Design of Lesson Plans, Communication, Presentation, and Group Facilitation Skills, together with Teachers Pack in CD Rom The programme requires full attendance at 10 training days in 2010 along with personal study and complete five written and one practical assignment. Training will be held at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry on the following dates: 14th January, 21st January, 28th January, 4th February, 11th February, 18th February, 25th February, 4th March, 11th March and 18th March 2010. ACET is currently recruiting for this course, with 15 available places. If you would like further information and/or an application form please contact ACET on info@acet-ni.com or telephone on 028-90320844 Training Costs: ACET has been funded by the Public Health Agency to provide this accredited course in the Western Trust area, and therefore ACET can provide this course free of charge to the course participants. Please see attached for further details and application form.
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13	Submissions called for multicultural radio programme Caribeworld-org in partnership with Homely Planet radio are developing a 'Caribeworld' radio programme and are now calling for audio submissions of music, poetry, spoken word and storytelling. Submissions should be based on the themes of race, religion, diversity, interculturalism and identity and must be your own original material. These audio recordings will be packaged into a radio program that will be featured on the Homely Planet schedule and available to download from caribeworld.org. The quality of audio recordings will not be a major issue. To submit material email homelyplanetmedia@gmail.com (with 'caribeworld calling' in the subject line) To join the Caribeworld network: www.caribeworld.org
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14	Citizens Advice Final 2009 Dates for Free Money Management Training for Youth Practitioners Young People and Money is a one day FREE training programme aimed at staff/volunteers who work with young people not in education, employment or training. This one day course is designed to improve Practitioners’ confidence by equipping them to better support the Young People they work with in becoming financially capable and covers areas such as credit, debt and money management. We still have some places available on the following courses: 15th December 2009 - L'Derry Citizens Advice Bureau, Embassy Court, L'Derry To book a place or for further information visit the Young People and Money website: www.youngpeopleandmoney.co.uk or contact the Young People and Money Team at Citizens Advice, Tel: 02890 231120 email: ypam@citizensadvice.co.uk. Please note if you have a group of 12 or more Citizens Advice can deliver an individual training day for your organisation (venue and catering costs will be met by Citizens Advice).
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15	Have your say on BBC programming The BBC Audience Council has announced a publication consultation on BBC programming. It’s your chance to give feedback on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and the Red Button interactive service. The BBC Trust, the governing body of the BBC which has considerable power to act on your behalf. The Trust will use you responses along with other information to decide if changes are required to improve the BBC’s services. If you think more airtime should be made available for community arts, community focused programming or want to express your opinions on existing programmes, now’s your chance to make your views known. You can fill in a short online questionnaire at www.bbc.co.uk/bbctrust/index.shtml For further information email audiencecouncil.ni@bbc.co.uk Tel: 028 9033 8854

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