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E-Bulletin 08 September 2009 |
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BUILDING CHANGE TRUST - Community Consultation
10.30 – 12.30, Thursday 24 September 09, St. Columb’s Park House, Derry~Londonderry
NWCN invites those with an interest in helping shape the future landscape for the Community & voluntary sector in NI to this event. Prompt registration is required as interest is expected to be high and places are limited. The event will be of particular interest to individuals/organisations with elements of strategic planning as part of their remit. There has been limited detail thus far on the Building Change Trust – in essence it aims to facilitate the NI Community & Voluntary sector in preparing for and negotiating what is a radically changing environment in the face of factors known and experienced by many of us. Please see the attached flyer for information on the Building Change Trust and the context for this NW Consultation – this has been organised to provide the Community & Voluntary sector in the North-West with the opportunity to influence and inform the objectives and priorities of the Trust in what is a ten-year period of operation. This invitation to attend this workshop is your opportunity to ensure your participation in a strategically important discussion. You are invited to share this invitation with colleagues you feel may have particular interest and/or to display the flyer in your own locations.
RSVP to neola@nwcn.org or call 028 7127 9090 by Wed 16 Sep 09 (lunch provided and event is free of charge). |
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DCC Main Grant Aid Programme 2010/11
Derry City Council has arranged two Community Information Sessions for potential applicants to the Council's upcoming Main Grant Aid Programme for 2010/11. If your community group is interested in finding out more about the grant aid process I would encourage you to send a representative to one or other of the information sessions. Application forms and guidance notes for main grant aid will shortly be publicly advertised in local newspapers and details will be on www.derrycity.gov.uk under the 'grant aid' icon. This programme funding is aimed at groups in the local Community and Voluntary Sector and offers up to £5000 for projects, which benefit people in Derry City Council Area. Groups will have until Friday, 9th October 2009 to submit a completed application form, but to assist them to better understand the process, Council Officers will be available at two locations in the City on Tuesday, 15th and Thursday, 17th September 2009. Please note that the information sessions are optional - all relevant groups are still welcome to apply for main grant aid whether or not they attend an information session.
The two information sessions will be held as follows: Tuesday, 15th September Thursday, 17th September 2.30pm - 4.00pm 10:30am - 12noon Level 5 Conference Room St. Columb's Park House Council Offices Limavady Road
For further information about these Community Information Sessions contact: Community Services Section on telephone: 71365151. |
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The Department for International Development’s Mini Grant Scheme
Belfast 21st September 10.30 –12.30 -VSB 34 Shaftesbury Square Derry 25th September 11 – 1pm -The Junction. Bishop Street. Derry
The deadline for return of grant applications is 30 October 2009 by 5pm.
Queries about the fund should be directed to stephen@centreforglobaleducation.com Visit: www.dfid.gov.uk/Working-with-DFID/Funding-Schemes/funding-for-not-for-profit-organisations/DAF, and click on the link for the Mini Grant Guidelines. Tel: 02890 241879 The Mini Grant Scheme aims to build public support for development through generating greater levels of awareness and understanding of international development issues, across different audiences within Northern Ireland. |
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Encouraging Multiculturalism Award
The City Centre Initiative has launched the Encouraging Multiculturalism Award and needs your vote. This award is open to both individuals and businesses alike. Those eligible to enter should represent one of our many ethnic minority groups or individuals who are making a positive contribution to the city or the lives of others. This award is also open to those support groups charged with providing support to ethnic minorities within the city. This award will go to a person, persons or businesses that are proactive in promoting multiculturalism in Derry/Londonderry. Please fill out the nomination form and return it by 16th of September 2009. Completed forms should be returned to City Centre Initiative, 10 – 11 The Craft Village, Shipquay Street, Derry ~ Londonderry, BT48 6AR If you have any further queries please contact the City Centre Initiative office at the above address or on 028 71 360169. |
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Involving Older People As Volunteers
As part of Age Awareness Week the Unlocking Potential Project is facilitating training for volunteer involving organisations that aims to improve their skills and knowledge in relation to the engagement, recruitment and support of older people as volunteers.
This half day session will be held on Wednesday 30th September from 9.30am-12.15pm in:- North West Volunteer Centre, 22 Bishop Street, Derry-L’Derry, BT48 6PP.
Get Involved This is a free course but booking is essential as places are limited. To register contact Ciaran Rice on 028 9081 8311 or email ciaran@volunteering-ni.org. |
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Come celebrate the international day for peace Monday 21st September @ Cafe Del Mondo , 2pm to 5pm Music-food-poetry-readings-and
supporting the call for an end to all conflicts and the promotion of a
universal culture of justice Peace,
in the sense of the absence of war, is of little value to someone who is
dying of hunger or cold. It will not remove the pain of torture inflicted
on a prisoner of conscience. It does not comfort those who have lost their
loved ones in floods caused by senseless deforestation in a neighboring
country. Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the
people are fed, and where individuals and nations are
free. PROMOTED LOCALLY BY SEEDS AND BEYOND SKIN... PLEASE SUPPORT US.... |
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Information from Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Rós…
Irish and Music Classes returns to St. Anne’s P.S. Rosemount! Cumann Gaelalch Chnoc na Rós your cultural organisation are beginning their classes again on Tuesday 8th September in St. Anne’s P.S. at 7.15pm. 5 Irish classes suitable for adults and Irish and tin whistle classes for children age 7+. Contact Clár at 028 71 361552 Fáilte romhaibh! email: cnocnaros1@btconnect.com
Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Rós have moved: Your local Irish Language and Cross-Community organisation have moved office to: Bhog muid isteach in oifig úr! Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Rós Doire, Stiúideó na hArmlainne, 4-6 Sráid na hArmlainne, Doire BT48 6HJ Tel/Facs: 028 71 361552, Ríomhphost: cnocnaros1@btconnect.com
We’ve moved to: Cumann Gaelach Chnoc na Rós Doire, Magazine Studios, 4-6 Magazine Street, Derry BT48 6HJ Tel/Fax: 028 71 361552, Email: cnocnaros1@btconnect.com Fáilte Romhaibh! |
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The African and Caribbean Association of Foyle (www.acafni.org) is looking for a volunteer web designer. The volunteer will have the knowledge of: Web development language, Publishing new updates, deciding on how material will be digitally optimised and presented for the ACAF website, ensuring that material on the web site is accessible to all groups including those with disabilities, testing the site for functionality in different browsers and at different resolutions and Fixing Errors on web. Please contact Elly on 07922317860 or ellyomondi@gmail.com |
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Galliagh Women’s Group invite you to a Live & Learn Health event
Tuesday 15th September & Wednesday 16th September at Galliagh Women's Group, Galliagh Park & Knockalla Park, Galliagh, Derry
The Action Cancer Bus is available on both days. Services available: BREAST SCREENING for women aged between 40-49 years and over 65 years Appointments will last approximately 15 minutes. GENERAL HEALTH CHECK for all women. Appointments will last approximately 30 minutes. To book an appointment for either service on the Action Cancer Bus contact Mary or Catherine at FWIN on Telephone: (028) 7126 6291 or Email: info@fwin.org.uk.
Complimentary Therapies: TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER Reki: 10.30am—1.30pm at Knockalla Park Swedish Massage: 10.00am-1.00pm at Galliagh Park Reflexology: 6.30pm –8.30pm at Knockalla Park
WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Holistic Workshops: 10.00am-12.30pm at Knockalla Park Indian Head Massage: 10.00am—1.00pm at Knockalla Park Beauty Treatments: 1.00pm-5.00pm at Galliagh Park Indian Head Massage: 6.00pm—8.30pm at Knockalla Park To book an appointment for one of the above therapies contact Rosie Telephone: (028) 71356092 or Email: enquiries@galliaghwomensgroup.co.uk
Healthy eating programme will be running at both premises and there will also be various Information Stands. EVERYONE WELCOME! For further information contact Rosie Telephone: (028) 71356092 or Email: enquiries@galliaghwomensgroup.co.uk or Mary or Catherine at FWIN on Telephone: (028) 7126 6291 or Email: info@fwin.org.uk. |
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Beyond Skin, a
charity using the arts and media to address racism & sectarianism,
are seeking musicians from ethnic minorities living in the
Northwest area, (Derry, Strabane, Limavady), to join Northern Ireland's
largest multicultural music collective, The Motion Project. Beyond Skin in
partnership with SEEDS will be training a team to deliver programmes in
the Northwest.
If you are interested in joining this project please contact Darren on info.beyondskin@gmail.com. |
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Climate Change, Peak Oil and Economic Breakdown are big issues. Transition Derry along with Transition initiatives throughout the world, are looking at creative ways of building community resilience to face them. Come and join us at the: Transition Cafe Saturday 19th September 2009, Belmont Playtrail Eco-House, 1pm – 3pm
This will be another chance to get together, ask questions, explore options, come up with proposals and actions – or just have a cup of tea and a piece of cake, wander around the Playtrail, chat with like-minded people. Games and drawing materials for children (if it's too wet to be out in the Playtrail) Bring along seeds and plants to swap, Everyone welcome. For more information on Transition Derry's work have a look at: http://transitionderry.ning.com |
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First Hockey fixture for Foyle Men
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Nominations for Irish Football Association, Football For All Awards
28 Aug 09 – 2 Oct 09 for Nominations Opportunity to recognise any achievements to promote Good Relations work through football by nominating persons who have gone the extra mile in making the safer, more accessible and fun within the local community. Contact: Football For All Team, ffa@irishfa.com, Link: http://www.irishfa.com/the-ifa/news/5149/community-relations-awards-night-2009/ |
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New Courses Starting At Focus On Family
Please see attachment with details of all courses including Computers, Holistic Therapies and Pilates to name but a few. |
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Please see attached for a range of jobs from Co-operation and Working Together and Mind Yourself! |
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