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05 October 2009

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1	Do you know a community/charitable organisation that need IT equipment and want to get online?
2	Step ahead with 1,000 new jobs
3	Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Group invites you to…
4	Job opportunity with Londonderry YMCA
5	Hands That Talk Needs Your Vote
6	Presenting Case For Infant Mental Health Seminar
7	Public Health Alliance for the Island of Ireland (PHAII) Roadshows.
8	Young Drivers Challenge
9	Tin Whistle Classes in Rosemount!
10	Northwest Musician Recruitment / Information Session
11	The Shadowmen at the Waterside Theatre - A must see show!
12	Youth & Adult Classes @ The Playhouse
13	Zest, invites you to…
14	FREE Energy Saving Bulbs from NIE Energy
15	Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition
16	Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival

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1	Do you know a community/charitable organisation that need IT equipment and want to get online? BT Community Connections is an award scheme which enables community and charitable organisations to get online. Groups can apply for a laptop and a year's free broadband connection. Award packages will be given to groups who can demonstrate how an award will benefit their work and the local community. Any organisation, working in any field of community benefit, located anywhere within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland can apply. In the past voluntary projects, silver-surfers, conservation organisations, family support groups, sports teams and youth groups have been successful. To find out more and see case studies from past winners simply visit www.btcommunityconnections.com The deadline for postal applications is 5 January 2010 & The deadline for online applications is 7 January 2010.
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2	Step ahead with 1,000 new jobs Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, announced funding for 1,000 jobs within the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. The new initiative, called ‘Step Ahead’ starts this month and is aimed at people receiving benefits who have been out of work for 30 months or more. The jobs will last for six months and could benefit up to 4,000 long term unemployed over two years. Sir Reg explained that this was part of his Department's “Steps to Work” programme and targeted at people most detached from the labour market. He said: “The introduction of this waged strand of ‘Steps to Work’ is in direct response to the economic downturn and the increasing numbers of unemployed. “An additional 1,000 jobs will be a boost to the local economy at present, providing much needed employment to the people most affected by the current recession and benefiting local voluntary and community organisations.” The Step Ahead initiative will be funded by the Department and is expected to cost in the region of £4million. The jobs created will be available across Northern Ireland and will pay at least the national minimum wage. It is anticipated that this initiative will last up to two years or until the economy shows signs of recovery. Further information is available at www.delni.gov.uk and www.nidirect.gov.uk
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3	Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Group invites you to… A non fee paying conference looking at the “Impacts and Challenges of the Economic Downturn on Migrant Workers” on Friday 23rd October 2009 in Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh Conference Aims: To examine the effects of the economic downturn on migrant workers across Ireland and to prepare a report based on Conference findings, which will be helpful to those practitioners involved in this sector. 9am: Registration 9.30am: Tea/Coffee 9.30 - 9.35am: Opening Address 9.35 - 10am: Keynote Speaker - Jerome Mullen, Honorary Polish Consul NI 10am - 10.20am: Speaker - Anna Lo, MBA, MLA 10.20 - 10.40am: Speaker - Michael Doherty, Director of Peace and Reconciliation Group, Londonderry 10.40 - 11am: Questions & Answers to the Speaker Panel 11am: Tea/Coffee Break / Networking Event 11.30 - 12.15 pm: • 4 Panel led Discussion Groups running simultaneously • Speaker Panel • Christine Rodgers, Senior Good Relations Officer, Omagh District Council: Is enough being done to promote good community relations and a sustainable integrated society? • Kasia Wojtach, Immigration Integration Officer, Innishowen Development Partnership: What effect is the economic downturn having on immigration across Ireland? • Elly Omondi Odhiambo, Independent Researcher/Freelance Journalist Is media narrative leading to misconceptions about migrant workers? • Melanie Hicks, Minority Liaison Officer, Police Service for Northern Ireland Is Northern Ireland in danger of becoming xenophobic as the recession continues and what measures are in place to prevent this? 1pm - 2pm: Lunch 2pm - 3.30pm: Seminars run simultaneously 3.30 - 3.45pm: Evaluation / Close Participants will have the opportunity to attend all workshops Places are limited so early booking is essential RSVP by Monday 5th October Register by calling Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Group on 028 8224 9750 A project supported by the Peace III Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and delivered by the NW Peace III Cluster
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4	Job opportunity with Londonderry YMCA Londonderry YMCA wishes to invite applications for the temporary post of Administrator to cover maternity leave based at Drumahoe from those persons that meet the following criteria: GCSE passes in Maths & English (or equivalent). Educated to A-level/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) – a relevant third level qualification would be an advantage. At least three years administrative experience together with strong financial management experience. Ability to take responsibility& work on own initiative. Strong organisational & time management skills. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Well developed/demonstrable ICT skills. The post is for 32 hours/week which includes one evening/month. Application packs are available by contacting Lisa Dunn, Monitoring Officer, lisa@ymca-ireland.org or Tel: 028 71 301662 Completed applications must be returned by: 12 noon, Friday 16th October 2009 51 GLENSHANE ROAD, LONDONDERRY BT47 3SF, 02871 301662 - Email lderry@ymca-ireland.org This position is part funded by WELB Youth Service
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5	Hands That Talk Needs Your Vote We have been shortlisted to 1 of only 3 of the best entries for each of the 12 regions of the UK, and now it's your turn to become the judges! VOTE for RUAIRI BRADLEY our IT tutor and bring the award to the NORTH WEST. The 12 winners, chosen by you, will each receive an amazing grant of £5,000 to fund their projects, as well as getting free broadband to help them make the most of the Internet. When you have chosen the 12 incredible winners, our fantastic judging panel will step in to choose one overall winner to receive a whopping £10,000! And all winners will be invited to receive their awards at a special ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in November. This is a huge amount of money for Hands That Talk and one that will make a help to make a huge difference across all of Northern Ireland. Please vote and help the North West to win! GO TO http://www.talktalk.co.uk/we-love-the-web/digital-heroes/northern-ireland and vote for Ruairi Bradley. Voting closes on Friday 23rd October so make yours count!
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6	Presenting Case For Infant Mental Health Seminar George Hoskings, founder of WAVE, Psychologist and Clinical Criminologist Date: Friday, 9th October 2009 Time: 9.15am to 11.30pm Venue: Lecture Theatre 4, Clinical Education Centre Altnagelvin Hospital Seminar to include: -Role of early years in brain and emotional development and how it relates to violence and anti social behaviour -Early Years Learning – importance of nurturing -Developing parent/ child attunement and empathy -Resolutions to help achieve positive outcomes for children, families and wider society To reserve a place please email Deborah.hunter@westerntrust.hscni.net by 8th October 2009
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7	Public Health Alliance for the Island of Ireland (PHAII) Roadshows. In October and November 2009 PHAII will run a number of events explaining their work and future plans. Anyone interested in public health or health inequalities and wanting to join PHAII is welcome. Date and location for Derry is as follows: 21 October – Derry - Gransha Park House Email info@phaii.org for further information (times) or to register.
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8	Young Drivers Challenge The Teenage Transition subgroup has invested once again in the Road Safety Council’s Cross Border Young Drivers Challenge. The event will be held in Bready Cricket Club, Magheramason on 8th October and will be an all day event. The event will target young people at Further Education Colleges on both sides of the border in the western area. The day will comprise of awareness raising and assessed competitive driving amongst the young people as well as a display by the emergency services, reconstructing a Road Traffic Collision on the border area, demonstrating the level of resources required. The day is an open event and everyone is welcome to drop in and attend. Contact Harry Rutherford of the local, Limavady Road Safety Committee branch, Tel: 07808 363 323 or Email harry.rutherford1@btinternet.com
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9	Tin Whistle Classes in Rosemount! Tin whistle classes available every Tuesday night in St. Anne’s P.S. Rosemount at 7.00pm. These classes are open to all age groups including adults. Classes are reasonably priced! Irish Classes are also available straight after the Tin Whistle class for adults and children age 7 +. Why not make a whole cultural night of it! For more information ring Clár at Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Rós at 028 71 361552 or email cnocnaros1@btconnect.com New members welcome! Fáilte romhaibh uilig!
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10	Northwest Musician Recruitment / Information Session 4pm, Monday 5th October @ SEEDS, One World Centre, Foyle Street, Derry. Beyond Skin, a charity using the arts and media to address racism & sectarianism are seeking musicians representing different cultures living in the Northwest area, (Derry, Strabane, Limavady) to join Northern Ireland's largest multicultural music collective, The Motion Project. The Motion Project are active throughout Northern Ireland using music as a tool for cultural education. Beyond Skin in partnership with SEEDS will be training a team to deliver activities in the Northwest region. Register interest at info@beyondskin.net / www.themotionproject.net
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11	The Shadowmen at the Waterside Theatre - A must see show! Sole Purpose Productions is delighted to announce that their exciting and innovative new production premières in October at the newly reopened Waterside Theatre. The Shadowmen, by Debbie Caulfield and Réa Curran, is a musical theatre production on climate change. It raises questions through theatre, music and movement about our changing planet and our ability to survive and share the planet¹s resources. The show will be performed by a stellar professional local cast, including Abby Oliveira who is a performance poet with The Poetry Chicks; Jack Quinn who recently appeared in Big Telly’s stage production of Spike Milligan’s Puckoon; Sean Donegan who has just returned to Derry from training at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Matt Jennings who has performed in numerous professional productions. The musicians are Réa Curran who performs with Duke Special and whose own band The Maximals is making a name for itself; Gary Cunningham who plays with the brilliant Balkan Alien Sound and Krzysztof Malinski who has been involved in a number of music projects and bands across Europe. Patricia Byrne, producer, said “We are very thankful to Derry City Council, Arts Council of Northern Ireland National Lottery Fund and PROTEUS (NI) Ltd for their valuable support”. The show is aimed at young people age 12+, schools, youth groups and the general public. Each performance will be followed by a panel discussion with environmentalists and scientists. There will be a matinee performance at 1.00pm each day from 13th to 16th October and an evening performance each day at 8.00pm from the 14th to the 17th October. Tickets cost £7 for adults (£5 concs) and £3.50 for children with group discounts available. To book tickets, call the Waterside Theatre box office on 02871 314000 or book online at www.watersidetheatre.com.
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12	Youth & Adult Classes @ The Playhouse Playbox: The Award Winning The Playhouse is delighted to announce “Playbox”, a new drama project for children and young people up to the age of 15. For the younger age group, aimed at the 5 – 15 year olds, Playbox offers its participants a chance to develop a wide range of theatre based skills – not only in acting and performance but also makeup, costume and a whole host of others. Focusing on building confidence and communication skills, which are important for growth and development in young people, Playbox is a fun and exciting way for young performers to experience the joy of theatre. Starting on Wednesday 7 October, Playbox will be facilitated by Nicky Harley and Jane McCarter, two excellent teachers with a wealth of drama experience. -Classes for 5 – 10 year olds runs from 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm every Wednesday and cost £3.50 per session. -Classes for 11 – 15 year olds runs from 4.45 pm and cost £4.50 per session. To register, please contact Nicky Harley at the Playhouse on 028 7126 8027 or via email on nicky@derryplayhouse.co.uk First Call Youth Theatre Once again, The Playhouse is recruiting members for its First Call Youth Theatre Company; the North West’s longest running youth theatre company. If you are aged between 16 - 25 years and want to learn the craft of acting, improvisation and performance skills then this Youth Theatre Company is for you; and what’s more, you can gain an OCN Level 2 qualification through the training! Under the direction of Shauna Kelpie, Part Time Lecturer with NWRC, participants will work towards a final showcase in various aspects of performance. If you can sing - great, if you can play a musical instrument - great, if you think you can act - great – we want to hear from you. Contact Sharon Moran at The Playhouse on Tel: 02871 268027 or email: sharon@derryplayhouse.co.uk . Please note places are limited to 15 people for First Call Youth Theatre and can only be confirmed on receipt of enrolment form and payment so don’t delay, sign up today! Accredited Art Classes for Young People: Aged between 16-25 and interested in the Arts? Would you like to gain a recognised qualification (Open College Network)? The Playhouse is offering arts training programmes for young people in various art disciplines The programmes will be delivered at OCNNI Levels 1-3 Training will be delivered in partnership with the NWRC (North West Regional College). ENROLLING NOW! Courses include: Film and Video Production, Visual Arts, Performance, Directing, DJing and More. For more details contact: Bernie Mahon @ The Playhouse on 028 71268027 Or Email: berniemahon@hotmail.com AUTUMN TERM: Adult Night Classes in The Arts with Ceramics / Garment Making / Painting The Playhouse is now recruiting participants on its next round of adult night classes. On offer for the Autumn term are, Ceramics (Pottery) NOCN Level 3, Garment Making NOCN Level 2 and Painting NOCN Level 2 – all accredited through Open College Network NI. The Playhouse, in partnership with the North West Regional College are delighted to offer these three exciting 10 Week night classes at a subsidised rate of £45 per person. WINTER TERM: Film & Video / Radio Production / Digital Photography In the New Year, just when everyone is making their New Year’s Resolutions, The Playhouse is here to offer people the opportunity to include The Arts in their “To Do” List for 2010. On offer in January, for a 10 Week Night Class, again for anyone aged 16+ years will be, NOCN Level 2 Film & Video Techniques, NOCN Level 2 Radio Production and NOCN Level 3 Digital Photography. Once more our facilitators are all experienced in these artforms and are able to meet the demands of the novice and the more experienced, creating a fun, safe and positive learning environment through which people will be able to explore their creative self. If you are interested in signing up for any of these Autumn Night Classes starting this month, or indeed even January, for those of you who are truly organised, or if you simply require additional information, all you have to do is contact Sharon Moran at The Playhouse on 02871 268027 or email: sharon@derryplayhouse.co.uk . Please note places are limited to 15 people per course and can only be confirmed on receipt of enrolment form and payment so don’t delay, sign up today!
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13	Zest, invites you to… A Complementary Therapy Taster-day, (Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, etc.) for World Mental Health Day - FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2009 Zest, 15a Queen Street, L’ Derry from 10am -1pm and from 2pm - 5pm - Everyone welcome! (No appointments necessary, refreshments supplied and no cost involved!) For further information please contact Marie at Zest on 02871266999 or simply just drop in. Supported by The Health Promotion Dept of the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
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14	FREE Energy Saving Bulbs from NIE Energy Local energy company, NIE Energy, has some free energy saving bulbs to give to NI community and voluntary organisations that are helping vulnerable people. NIE Energy is keen to help people, particularly those most in need, use less electricity and reduce bills. One simple way to do this is to replace standard light bulbs with energy saving ones. An energy saving bulb uses a fifth of the electricity of a normal bulb so each bulb, when put in a frequently used light, can save up to £10 a year off your electricity bill. It used to be that energy saving bulbs were bigger than standard bulbs and either didn't fit or poked out the top of the lamp shade. That's not the case anymore. You can now get energy saving bulb equivalents of nearly every shape of bulb you might need, and they're nice and bright as well. NIE Energy is delighted to be able to offer bulbs so vulnerable people can reap the benefits of using energy saving bulbs in their homes. There are a limited number of bulbs available so requests will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis. A typical amount of bulbs per group would be c.50-100. To apply for some free bulbs, please email Kerstie.forsyth@nieenergy.co.uk (include your contact details, details of vulnerable group you work with, number of bulbs requested, whether your group could take part in PR).
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15	Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition Do you write poetry in Irish, English, or Ulster-Scots? Would you like the chance to see your work in print? For the second year running, the Finn Valley Voice presents a poetry competition with a difference. Poets are invited to enter work in any of Ireland’s languages, Irish, English and Ulster-Scots, with a prize of €100.00 and trophy in each category. The competition is in memory of Frances Browne, the Blind Poetess of Stranorlar, one of the world’s most popular poets and childrens’ storytellers in Victorian times. In addition to the main prizewinners a selection of the best entries will appear in the Finn Valley Voice over the coming months. Entry forms & further details may be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: The Arts Page, Finn Valley Voice, Ballybofey, Co Donegal. Entry forms may also be available from your local library or by downloading at www.finnvalleyvoice.com. Competition deadline is Friday 9th October 2009
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16	Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival Welcome - Failte - Witamy – Bienvenue - Wilkommen - Bienvenuto - Bienvenido Celebrate Halloween in style with the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival With family fun days, magic shows, movies and live music, and of course the spectacular carnival parade and jaw dropping fireworks over the River Foyle, it is clear to see that this city is the place to be this Halloween! So get your costumes at the ready, and discover the magic of Halloween with us. For a full programme of events from Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st October, visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween or contact 028 7126 7284 for further event and accommodation details. Accommodation Specials starting from £69pps for 2 nights B& B and one evening meal, check out the offers at www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween

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