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08 June 2009

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1	BBC Children in Need launch new programme: Fun & Friendship
2	NESTA Programme 'Age Unlimited' Call for Ideas
3	The Guardian Charity Awards 2009
4	Talk Talk Innovation in the Community Awards
5	Rural Community Network’s annual Summer School
6	Steps into Dialogue
7	Rural Transport Fund Voucher Scheme
8	Derry DPP - Public Meeting
9	Northwest LGBT Pride 2009 - Open Submission Art Exhibition
10	Recycling help needed
11	R.E.A.C.H Across Presents…
12	Foyle Days 2009 - 13th and 14th June 2009
13	Local jobs

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1	BBC Children in Need launch new programme: Fun & Friendship Fun and Friendship is a new grant programme from BBC Children in Need, which is specifically targeted towards organisations working with disabled young people between 12 and 18 years. The purpose of the programme is to help projects to create and enhance opportunities for disabled young people to meet friends and have a good time, as independently as possible. The £3 million grants programme was set up following commissioned research revealing a significant lack of opportunity for independent socialising for disabled young people, often leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation. BBC Children in Need are targeting organisations that can provide these opportunities for friendship, and identify and address the barriers disabled young people face as teenagers growing up. The Fun and Friendship programme will work with projects that take place over three years, and it expects to make up to 12 grants of up to £300,000 each across the UK. The scheme is designed for organisations with the infrastructure and experience to support the participation and leadership of disabled young people, and those who are willing to engage and share with the network of Fun and Friendship projects and others in the field of disability. The primary focus of applications should be social interaction, with disabled young people actively engaged in determining how that develops, combined with a commitment to sharing what is learned in the process. You can apply for a grant online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/grants/funandfriendship.shtml The final deadline is midnight on 31 July 2009.
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2	NESTA Programme 'Age Unlimited' Call for Ideas The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) £650,000 Age Unlimited scheme will look to fund a number of demonstration projects that will help older people lead more active and productive lives. Through their new programme, NESTA is looking to support up to 20 practical projects that will test and demonstrate new models that will help the nation work on these issues. Businesses, local authorities, social enterprises, trade unions, and third sector organisations, such as voluntary and community groups, are asked to come up with innovative ideas under one of the following themes: Age Readiness – projects that will experiment with new methods that encourage people over the age of 50 to plan for and take actions to enable them to age well. Age Management - projects that focus on helping older people to continue working beyond the statutory retirement age. Grants ranging from £500 to £50,000 are available, with proposals assessed against the following criteria: -Whether the idea has the potential to make a significant social impact by supporting older people to age well. -Innovation and how the project clearly shows a new approach, or implements existing ideas in a fresh way. -That the idea is ‘user-centered’ and that older people have been integral in the planning and development. -Feasibility. -Sustainability. -Whether the project has the potential to be transferred and replicated in a wider context. -Value for money. The 19^th June is the deadline for submitting ideas following which around 40 entries will be given advice and support to develop their ideas further, before a panel of experts chooses up to 20 successful projects that will share the funding pot. For further information about Age Unlimited, visit the NESTA website at: www.nestalab.org.uk/age-unlimited-call-for-ideas.
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3	The Guardian Charity Awards 2009 The Guardian Charity Awards 2009 are open to UK social welfare charities that can demonstrate excellence and achievement in what they do. Eligible charities must also have been registered in the UK for more than two years and have an annual income of between £5,000 and £1 million The winning charities will each be awarded: £1,000 prize money; a brand new PC, donated by Jigsaw Systems; a half-day consultancy support free of charge (including follow-up support for up to six months) courtesy of NCVO's consultancy service, which gives direct tailored support to help charities become stronger and make more of a difference; a tailored package of media services from Media Trust, comprising a session with a top media or communications professional through their Media Matching service; a place at a Speedmatching event and a place at a Media Trust training event. Deadline = 31 July 2009. www.guardian.co.uk/charity-awards-2009
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4	Talk Talk Innovation in the Community Awards The TalkTalk innovation in the Community Awards are open to community groups and registered charities in the UK that are seeking funding for new and existing Internet projects. Each winning application will receive an award package consisting of a cheque to the value of £2,000 and one complimentary TalkTalk Broadband account for 12 months (subject to availability and terms and conditions). They want to make sure entries for all the below sections are in with a chance of winning that's why the awards are divided into 5 categories. Recognising organisations that improve training or access to work or employment opportunities Recognising organisations that focus on sport related activities Recognising academic based organisations Recognising artistic, creative, cultural organisations Recognising health, religious or spiritual organisations These awards cannot be used for projects that rely on unsecured funding; The awards funding can be used for both revenue and capital projects; Previous applicants (successful and unsuccessful) can reapply. Complete the online application form, using the space provided to explain why your organisation should receive a TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Award. If your organisation is shortlisted, you may receive a visit from a representative of the TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards, which will take no longer than 90 minutes. Applications are invited from 1 July to 30 September 2009 Pete Marcus, Grant Administrator, c/o Citizens Online- Citigate Dewe Rogerson, 3 London Wall Buildings London, England EC2M 5SY t: 020 7282 2815 / http://www.talktalk.co.uk/information/innovation-in-the-community
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5	Rural Community Network’s annual Summer School Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June 2009, University of Ulster, Coleraine. Policy and social change… conversation, demonstration or both? This year’s theme will explore the links between community development on the ground and how it should link to policy change. Delegates will hear from Tony McCusker, former Permanent Secretary at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Brian Harvey, independent social research consultant. A highlight of the Summer School this year will be a flexible interactive workshop developed in partnership with Partisan Productions to develop policy proposals for a rural transport strategy for Northern Ireland. While the focus is on rural transport, these techniques can be used for other policy and lobbying issues. Free places for Rural Community Network’s Summer School still available for community groups!! Please note that if you are only able to attend part of the Summer School, the cost will be reduced to reflect this. For further information and application form for free places, contact Zoe on 028 8676 6670 or email zoe@ruralcommunitynetwork.org
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6	Steps into Dialogue Community Dialogue invites you to the official launches of our new PEACE III Project “Steps into Dialogue”. Given that our project has a Northern Ireland and cross border remit, we have decided to hold two launches in order to facilitate as many groups and individuals as possible to join us at these events. To compliment our major dialogue programme, another step in the process of transforming understanding in this project is entitled “Unravelling the Jargon”. It is about taking complicated documents and reports and reproducing them in summary form in a much more accessible, user friendly format. We hope this will encourage people from all walks of life to access these documents, understand them better and make more informed choices about the relevance to their lives, the future and society in general as a result. Venues, dates and times are as follows: Monday 22nd June 2009 - Farset International, Springfield Road, Belfast 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm Tuesday 23rd June 2009 - The Junction, Bishop Street, Derry/Londonderry 11am to 1pm Information, invitation and registration form attached.
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7	Rural Transport Fund Voucher Scheme This scheme is aimed at rural community groups and organisations wishing to transport 17 or more passengers. This scheme will provide a voucher towards the cost of transport for successful applicants. The scheme is being rolled out in a phased approach during 2009-10. This round of the scheme incorporates the rural areas in and around the Ards Peninsula, Downpatrick, Newcastle, Newry & Mourne, Lurgan, Banbridge, Lisburn, Strabane, Foyle, Omagh and Fermanagh. Application packs are now available for those non-profit making community groups in these areas. There is a limit to the number of vouchers available in each area. To ensure those community organisations that help or support the most vulnerable in society there is a selection process. To receive an application pack please contact 028 9094 1661 or email: Sylvia@ctauk.org
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8	Derry DPP - Public Meeting The next public meeting of the Derry District Policing Partnership takes place on Wednesday 10th June @ 7.00pm in the Key Largo Room, Everglades Hotel, Prehen. At this public meeting the PSNI Area Commander will present his Annual Report on local policing and crime in the Foyle Area Command. Members of the public are welcome to all Public Meetings of the District Policing Partnership and this meeting will provide a platform for local people to present their views on policing within the Council area and observe the Area Commander’s response to questions posed by DPP Members. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to question the Area Commander, through the Chairperson on 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 would like any further information please call 028 7137 6565 or email: derrydpp@derrycity.gov.uk www.districtpolicing.com
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9	Northwest LGBT Pride 2009 - Open Submission Art Exhibition The theme for the exhibition is ‘CREATING SPACES’. Northwest LGBT Pride in association with Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim is hosting an Open Exhibition to run during Northwest LGBT Pride 2009 from 6th - 9th August 2009. All artists are welcome to submit work. You don’t have to be queer to be here. They encourage children to submit work to the exhibition. Please submit images of your work on disc to Denise Clarke, Appleloft, Easkey, Co Sligo or by e-mail to northwestpride@gmail.com by the 30th June 2009 for adjudication. Request application details from northwestpride@gmail.com A maximum of 3 pieces per person and we charge €5 handling fee per person (cheque or P.O. to NW Pride) Children’s entries are free. They accept work in any medium. If work is to be hung please ensure that it is ready to be hung with proper fixings. Please include instructions on how 3D work should be exhibited. For video and sound installations they are unfortunately unable to provide the technical equipment so it would be up to each artist to provide their own equipment. Leitrim Sculpture Centre - www.leitrimsculpturecentre.ie / Northwest LGBT Pride - www.nwprideireland.com
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10	Recycling help needed I managed several recycling plants in the UK but have returned to Derry to hopefully set up a small recycling entity, cans initially, then cardboard and plastics. I have been collecting aluminium cans in the Bishop Street/Brandywell area of the city for the past three months. I started off collecting cans along the banks of the Foyle, firstly, to tidy the place up and secondly to recycle the cans. I am currently looking at premises where I hope to set-up and develop a collection infra-structure to collect cans from pubs, cafes, offices etc. I have been in liaison with companies in the UK who have provided excellent educational material, so I am currently planning to implement initiatives within schools etc from September onwards. I have been collecting cans from areas where either street drinkers/young people gather to drink i.e. Brook Park, Foyle Valley Railway Museum, Derry Walls etc. If your organisation or sister organisations know of any hot spots, I will pop round and collect the cans on a regular basis or take part in any "Clean the Street" initiatives. I can be contacted via the following, Phil Thompson E Mail: eco-can@live.co.uk or mobile: 07598 875 230
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11	R.E.A.C.H Across Presents… ULTRAVIOLET, Under-18’s Disco FRIDAY 19th June 2009, The Guildhall, 8.00pm – Midnight DJ Erica from Red Rooms, Simone from Sugar, Sneak Attack and many more TICKETS £7 - TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM 21 The Diamond or TEL: 71 280048 NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL – UNDER 18’s ONLY
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12	Foyle Days 2009 - 13th and 14th June 2009 Queen's Quay: Derry's history as a port and all its maritime heritage will be celebrated at the ever-popular Foyle Days event which will take place on the 13th and 14th June 2009. See the River Foyle and its Quay become awash with colour and excitement when the City hosts Foyle Days 2009. Experience taster sessions in canoeing, scuba diving and kayaking. Tour the River Foyle onboard Canadian Bell-Boats, Cheer on local sailing clubs as they race in Open Yachts and Dingys, Take part in a "Slow Bike Race" for your chance to win £250 vouchers. Visit the marquee for arts, crafts, maritime face painting, street entertainment with maritime pirates, puppet shows and story-telling. Reminisce and explore the City's maritime history and heritage in the Knowledge Zone. View the large scale model of the "Peace Bridge" proposed by Ilex and funded through SEUPB. Take a guided historical bus tour to the Tower Museum, Workhouse Museum and Ebrington Site. Chill out in the Maritime Marquee and avail of great quality refreshments in a unique 1940's style ambience. Walled City Market traders will be offering a variety of products suitable for everyone and located at Queen's Quay. Further details on Foyle Days can be obtained by visiting: www.derrycity.gov.uk/foyledays
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13	Local jobs Please see attached for selection of Derry based jobs……

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