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E-Bulletin 06 May 2009 |
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Launch of the Project Phase of the Integrating Communities Programme
Urban and rural community groups and organisations operating within Northern Ireland and/or the Border Region of Ireland are invited to apply for funding under this programme. The programme aims to: increase the capacity and confidence of unionist and nationalist communities to work together; foster and develop relationships within and between communities; encourage sustainable partnership working and promote continued reconciliation and peace building activities; and be a catalyst for groups to engage in partnership and take decisive action towards new and innovative programmes/projects, which will benefit their communities. The Project Phase aspect of the programme, which aims to support cross-community or cross- border partnership working, is now open to applications. Projects must be community-led and demonstrate active and sustainable reconciliation. The 2009 deadline for receipt of applications is 14 August 2009 (4pm). For further information see: www.derrycity.gov.uk/grantaid |
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Bupa Foundation Awards 2009 - Call for entries.
The annual Bupa Foundation Awards, now in their 30th year, are made to healthcare and medical professionals in recognition of excellence in healthcare. Current award categories are: Care Award – for excellence in the development of care for older people; Research Award – for the best emerging medical researcher in the UK; Epidemiology Award – for excellence in the epidemiological study of human disease; Clinical Excellence Award – for work that demonstrates an improved clinical outcome for patients; Health at Work Award - for excellence in occupational medicine; Communication Award – for effective communication between health care professionals and patients; Patient Safety Award – for outstanding contribution to patient safety.
Awards are £15,000 each, divided into two parts: £5,000 will be paid direct to the individual or team members and £10,000 will be for use to further the award winners’ research. Applications are open to healthcare professionals who are resident and working in the UK. Closing date for entry is 1 July 2009 For full details visit: www.bupafoundation.co.uk For an application form please call: 020 7656 2246 or E-mail: iona.chessells@btinternet.com |
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Launch of Community Planning Information Pack
At Parliament Buildings Stormont representatives from Community Places and the community and voluntary sector met with Environment Minister Sammy Wilson to officially launch Community Places' Community Planning Information Pack on Monday, 27 April 2009. The pack provides information to the community and voluntary sector on the implementation of the Review of Public Administration including the new council structures and the introduction of Community Planning at local government level. Community Places Project Worker Annie Clarke said, "the pack is a resource for all community and voluntary organisations to enable them to better prepare for Community Planning and the changes being implemented through the Review of Public Administration. We also provide information events and capacity building for local community and voluntary groups and regular briefings on the introduction of Community Planning". The Community Places' Community Planning Project is funded through the Big Lottery Fund's Reaching Communities Programme. If you would like more information on the project or a copy of the pack please contact Annie Clarke on 028 9023 9444 or by email annie@communityplaces.info |
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Fit for Purpose profiling event for Derry and Strabane
This event is targeted at both age sector groups and the community and voluntary sector. Age Concern Northern Ireland is holding a regional profiling event on: Date: Wednesday 27th May 2009 Time: 11.00 tea/coffee and welcome Start: 11.30am – 1.30pm followed by buffet lunch Venue: U3A Foyle, Pascal McDonald House, Gransha Park, Derry, BT46 6TG Through a partnership initiative between Help the Aged and Age Concern NI, Fit for Purpose aims to support older people’s groups to be able to stand independently with financial sustainability and authority in strong networks across Northern Ireland. Fit for Purpose seeks to guide age sector groups through the restructuring of public services and changes in funding.
Our team will work with local organisations to develop 11 sub-regional networks matching the boundaries of each of the new Super Council areas which will be operational in 2011. Please confirm attendance before Wednesday 20th May to Una Mulgrew on 028 90245729, or email: umulgrew@ageconcernni.org |
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General Medical Council seek members of the public……
Members of the public with an interest in health care are needed to participate in a Reference Community for the General Medical Council (GMC). The Reference Community will be formed of 25 public members and 25 registered medical practitioners from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and it is designed to help inform and influence the policies and decisions of the GMC. While members will not be asked to make policy decisions, they will be asked for their personal and professional opinions on a range of topics, such as: The ethical guidelines that doctors are required to follow; The GMC website to make sure it is clear and easy to use, especially for members of the public; The process by which a doctor is regularly appraised.
There are a variety of ways to contribute, including commenting on draft publications, replying to a poll or questionnaire, and attending occasional meetings that can fit around personal or professional commitments. Ideally, each member will give around 20 to 30 hours per year, but this could vary according to individual circumstances. People from a wide variety of backgrounds and locations are needed. Since the GMC already has ways to engage with professional bodies and interest groups, members should bring only their own opinions and not represent those of a particular organization. For more information, visit www.gmcappointments.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 18 May 2009. |
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Derry DPP - Public themed meeting on drugs
The next public meeting of the Derry District Policing Partnership takes place on Wednesday 13th May at 7.30pm in the Blue Coat Room of the Verbal Arts Centre, Bishop Street. At this themed meeting members of the public will hear presentations on the impact of drug misuse from the PSNI and a number of agencies involved in providing drug awareness and drug addiction services. Those agencies participating in the meeting include: PSNI, WDACT (Western Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team), DIVERT, HURT and KEEP SAFE (Kilcooley, North Down) The meeting will also provide a platform for local people to present their views on policing within the Council area but specifically in relation to drug related crime. Members of the public are welcome to attend all public meetings of the DPP which offers the opportunity to observe the Area Commander’s response to questions posed by DPP Members. The meeting is also an opportunity for local people to present their views on policing and provides a platform for members of the public to question the Area Commander, through the Chairperson of the DPP. Members of the public can pose a question, in person, to the Area Commander at the meeting. Alternatively, you can ask a member of the DPP to raise an issue or ask a question on your behalf. If you need any further information please contact Derry District Policing Partnership on 028 7137 6565 / derrydpp@derrycity.gov.uk / www.districtpolicing.com |
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Charity and company law reform update workshop
Strabane and District Community Network in conjunction with NICVA are delivering a workshop on the above in Floyd’s Restaurant, Ballymagorry, on Thursday 7th May 2009 at 7.30pm. This session examines the implications of registering and operating as a charity and a company in Northern Ireland. It will provide an update on the proposed new changes to the legislation covering charities; by the end of the session participants should be able to: Outline the advantages and disadvantages of charitable status Explain how to register as a charity in Northern Ireland Outline the key features of the new charity legislation Identify the legal requirements for charity trustees Participants will find out about the new regulations which have come into force through the Companies Act 2006 and get an opportunity to consider the practical implications for companies in the voluntary and community sector. You will also discover the new rules on electronic communications, directors’ duties, general meetings and other provisions. To book your place call Caroline or Diane on 028 816 62588 or email sdcnetwork@btconnect.com / www.strabaneanddistrictcommunitynetwork.co.uk |
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Evaluation of Inscape Presentation at the “Free” CDHN Networking Event
Thursday 14th May 2009, 9.30am Registration, Duncairn Gardens, NICVA, Belfast, BT15 2GB 10.00am - 1.00pm lunch & musical entertainment Networking Hour is from 10am – 11am / Workshops run from 11am – 1pm
Workshops will include: 1. Topic: Obstacles Accessing Health Services for Gay & Bisexual Men (Knowledge) Speaker: Malachai O’ Hara (Mental Health Development Officer) Organisation: The Rainbow Project
2. Topic:
Linking
Disability & Community Development
(Skills) Organisation: Disability Action
3. Topic:
Parents
Support (Knowledge)
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Topic:
Complementary Therapy & Good Practice in Communities
(Practice)
5. Topic: Latest Review of RPA (Policy) Speaker: Barbary Cook (Director) Organisation: CDHN
6. Topic: Making Links with Minority Groups in the Community (Skills)
Speaker: Margaret Donaghy
(Director)
For more Information, please contact Camilla at the Community Development & Health Network (CDHN) Phone:028 3026 4606 E-Mail: camillareynolds@cdhn.org Web: www.cdhn.org/inscape |
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Celebrate Africa Day with SEEDS
SEEDS are celebrating
AFRICA DAY
on the 25th May and we want
to know if you would be interested in supporting/promoting this event with
us... It is also an opportunity for
local people to learn a lot more about Africa and
those from many African countries who live and work in the
Derry area. We are promoting
this event in association with ACAF and the Foyle Multicultural Forum.
This event gives our media colleagues an opportunity to look at
Africa in a
different light. PS Remember the One World Festival is also taking place on Saturday 30th May from 10am to 6pm at the One World Centre with workshops, performances, dance, music, stalls, choirs and loads more....... Come along and celebrate who you are where you are from... |
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Sundays at 7.30pm from 17 May onwards... The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery St Derry/Londonderry Tel: 028 71 268027
A joyous celebration of cultural diversity, Different Drums offers an opportunity to experience the music and craic of the different communities and cultures in this part of the world. A balance between tradition and innovation, the music features 5 musicians playing Uilleann pipes, whistles, guitar and vocals all driven by African Djembe and myriad percussion with original songs and traditional tunes to create a unique and exciting combination of traditions and sounds. This is music with effect – powerful in meaning and powerful in experience. Internationally renowned, Different Drums have appeared in Europe, Japan, China, Israel and the US where they performed for President Clinton at the White House. They have just completed an Artist in Residence programme at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania. The concert will be preceded by a ‘Drum Circle’ everybody welcome to play, drums will be supplied, bring the kids! |
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What? Guided tour of inspiring organic vegetable garden, including vegetable beds, soft fruit, polytunnels, greenhouse, composting units, and much more. Individual advice on starting and developing your own garden/veg growing. (For insurance reasons, there will be no ‘hands-on’ activities) Who? Facilitated by Patrick McCartney, organic grower & tutor Where? Patrick’s own garden, near Greencastle. Before Greencastle, take left fork for Stroove. After about 2 miles, look for ‘Organic Garden’ sign. Offers of lifts/car sharing will be posted on Transition Derry website. When? Sat 9th May 2009 - 11am to 2pm How much? 10 Euros/9 pounds – lunch included (max 15 places). How do I book? Contact Wayne – waynefoord@hotmail.com Tel. 07812454356 / 00353 749367345 |
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Local jobs and tender information
Please see attached document for jobs and a tender request… |
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Have you a funny story to tell about crossing the border during the last 90 years? Artists in Creative Enterprise (ACE), a collective of writers, poets and actors based in Derry and Donegal, are looking for such stories from members of the public to help shape a proposed new play for theatre, an exhibition of writings, and a talking book titled, Bordering on the Ridiculous. If you would like to contribute a story, your identity will be kept confidential. So there is no danger of a belated visit from Customs & Excise! Patrick Kearney of ACE said: ‘At a time when there’s increasingly little for people to laugh at, we feel that sharing, documenting and dramatising funny stories emanating from everyday events along the border will serve as a welcome tonic, and will indeed help a lot of people to contrast negative memories and experiences of the border with more positive ones. The idea for the project arose when hearing a story from the 1940s, about a group of women from Belfast who crossed over the border from Derry to go to Buncrana to buy extra food at a time when everything was rationed. The women were out to buy tea and sugar and such basics, which were for one of the women’s wedding breakfast the next day. Anyway, on the way back over the border, the Swilly bus was stopped by the RUC, who proceeded to search the bus, and the passengers. One of the Belfast women, who was due to enter the convent within days, and who was smuggling tea concealed in her knickers, wet herself in nervous excitement. So whenever I hear the saying, ‘Is the tea wet?’ I can’t help but laugh.’ Stories can be sent before the end of September 2009 by post to ACE, ‘Bordering on the Ridiculous’, Creeve, Rathmullan, Donegal, or by email to info@artistsincreativeenterprise.com Alternatively, ACE would be prepared to meet with you in person to collect your story. The Bordering on the Ridiculous project will aim to produce a humorous and moving theatre script, a public exhibition of writings, and a talking book based on true events which took place on and around the border areas during times of peace and war. Further information about the project is available at www.artistsincreativeenterprise.com or tele 074 9158836 / 086 1599068. |
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Roads
Minister announces the preferred route for the
Derry to
Dungiven by-pass |
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