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E-Bulletin 11 August 2009 |
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Community Reference Group for Derry~Londonderry & North-West
Members will be aware of NWCN’s close involvement with the ongoing regeneration process via its position on the city’s Strategy Board. Recent weeks and months have seen activity intensify yet further with the commencement of Sectoral Working Groups, and the Planning & Co-ordination Team (PCT) working to support them. There is now a Community & Voluntary sector presence on this PCT (as well as an expanding presence on the actual Strategy Board) a role which requires significant support from the wider sector. The Community Reference Group has been conceived, by NWCN and others, to cover a number of elements such as: a platform to share views, experiences, and insights on the regeneration process from a community perspective; support to individuals and groups participating in e.g. the Sectoral Working Groups; a developing sense of collectivity for the community & voluntary sector around regeneration and beyond this into Community Planning and the continually changing/challenging landscape for grassroots community activity. You will find attached notes of the most recent (second) meeting of this evolving Community Reference Group, which includes a list of those who were invited – there is no barrier to participating in the Community Reference Group. Your motivation to help renew the sense of collective, whilst prizing the diversity, within the sector is the key ingredient sought. A regular
meeting pattern has not yet been established for the CRG but if you wish
to be included in future notifications, please contact Colin Devine, NWCN
Co-ordinator at your earliest convenience on (028)
7127 9090 |
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Support Playtrail in the final week of voting
The Playtrail are now in their last week of voting for the National Lottery Awards. Please keep voting this week. You can VOTE by calling 0844 686 0856 (5p per call) or vote free on line at www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. Click on 'Best Environment Award' and then click on the voting button on the Playtrail link. Remember we need your vote to win. www.playtrail.com |
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National Lottery looking for 'viral' idea to celebrate 15th anniversary To celebrate its 15th
anniversary, The National Lottery is launching a nationwide search for a
unique viral idea. Since its launch in 1994, National Lottery players have
raised £25 million a week for Good Causes across the UK, with grants given
out across the arts, sport, heritage, charities, health, education and the
environment. These grants have changed people's lives for the better, and
had a positive impact on communities all across the UK. |
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Public meeting with Margaret Ritchie, Minister for Social Development
Margaret Ritchie, Minister for Social Development will be holding a public meeting at the Verbal Arts Centre in Derry-Londonderry on 20 August 2009. This will be an informal meeting and the public will be invited to ask questions and air their views on the issues facing the Department. The aim of this meeting will be to explore her work as Minister and to seek views from the general public on the challenges facing her work as Minister and for the Department. The Minister will discuss the challenges in tackling poverty and disadvantage in local communities through her work as Social Development Minister. She wishes to garner opinion and ideas around how her policy responsibilities can facilitate a ‘normalising’ of Northern Ireland society following the years of conflict and stalemate. In particular how segregation in housing and other aspects of community life in Northern Ireland can be addressed in order, for example, to reduce religious and racist tensions in the years ahead. The event will take place in the evening from 7.00 - 9.00 pm. The meeting will open with tea and coffee and there will be an opportunity for the general public to put questions to the Minister and engage in open discussion with a view to what the future priorities should be for her as Minister for Social Development. The Minister would welcome input from individuals and organisations that work on delivering services to our most disadvantaged communities and would very much welcome your participation in this event. |
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Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke( NICHS)
Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is inviting research proposals for funding of work which will commence after 1 August 2010. Funding is available for cardiac research projects and stroke research projects to the total value of £175,000. Scientific research grants are available to researchers working in Northern Ireland carrying out research that will primarily benefit the people of Northern Ireland. The Scientific Research Grants Committee of NICHS will meet in September 2009 and March 2010 to discuss the applications. Applicants will be notified before June 2010. The fund is primarily targeted researchers but open to all organizations across NI. To download an Application Form, Guidance Notes and other information, please visit our website www.nichsa.com or contact Caoimhe Devlin, Research Assistant by email: cdevlin@nichsa.com or by phone: on 028 90266714 / 028 9032 0184 ext 248. The closing date for receipt of outline applications is Friday 4 September 2009 |
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Ireland Involved Awards 2009 - Nominate an Arts Volunteer Today
These awards are open to residents from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Volunteering
Ireland has launched
the second annual Ireland Involved Awards with primary sponsors
Specsavers. They are looking for volunteers who donate their time and
effort to make a difference to the lives of others. It is an awards scheme
that makes a difference. It is about showcasing the work of volunteers
across the country and celebrating Ireland’s
volunteers! |
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The Western Investing For Health Manger recently presented on the link between play, health and well being at a workshop hosted by Derry City Council. The promotion of play as a means of physical activity for children has been a priority for the WIFH Partnership and two demonstrations promoting integrated play have been commissioned. The two sites will be formally opened in August with the Donemana site on 26th August at 11.30 and the Claudy site the following day, 27th August at 11.30. As part of the project WIFH have also commissioned the delivery of a play promotion programme on both sites. If you would like any further information in respect of WIFH, please log on to www.westernifh.org or telephone the office on 028 7186 0086 or email: ifhsecretary@whssb.n-i.nhs.uk |
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Job opportunity at St Columb’s Park House
St Columb's Park House wish to appoint a Part-time facilitator -CHIP Programme (Up to December 31st March 2010) Salary range: Pro rata £22,375.54 - £23,873.02 (NJC Scale 6 Points 26-28) 20 hours per week
The facilitator will be responsible for co-ordinating the aims and objectives of the Cultural Heritage Identity Programme (CHIP), using a partnership approach to develop a proactive flags and emblems management strategy for both urban and rural areas of the North-west.
Further information and application packs are available from: The Director, St Columb's Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT47 6JY. Telephone: 028 71 343080. Applications must be returned no later than 5.00pm on Monday 17th August 2009. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held week commencing Monday 24th August 2009. St. Columb's Park House is an Equal Opportunities Employer |
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Zest - Healing the Hurt Ltd Charity Ball 10th Sept
The Ball will be held in the new Waterfoot Hotel on World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2009 at 7.30pm. Tickets for the event are £50 per person which includes a 5 course meal, auction and a dance after the auction. Items in the auction are items such as signed Manchester United shirts from local star Darron Gibson and Paul Scholes, signed Tyrone GAA jersey, signed Frankie Dettori jockey trousers, signed Rangers and N.Ireland star Kyle Lafferty photo, signed Rangers ball, and a signed Celtic 2001 Domestic Treble Shirt to name but a few. If you are interested in obtaining tickets to attend the event please contact Declan @ Zest on 02871364175 / 07864973222 or Email: declan.zestni@hotmail.co.uk |
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Of Earth is a dance theatre production devised by participating students of the Making Moves summer project run by Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company in partnership with the University of Ulster. Making Moves: Choose a Direction offered a unique opportunity for 16 - 18 year olds to work intensively with a professional dance company. During the three-week project, the students co-devised and developed this impressive piece of original dance theatre under the direction of Echo Echo, international guest tutor Emily Welther and musician Klaas Viogt. The dancers will perform their production, Of Earth, on Thursday 20th August in The Waterside Theatre, Derry at 8pm. Tickets cost £3 and are available from the box office on 028 7131 4000. Echo Echo encourages everyone to come along and support these talented young people and their completely original piece of dance theatre. For more details about the project or Echo Echo’s events, visit www.echoechodance.com |
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Coach Development Workshop: Skills 4 Sport
The Vale Centre will host a ‘Skills 4 Sport’ workshop focusing on addressing the FUNdamental stage of development for young athletes. The workshop will educate coaches and leaders on how to develop skills and games which promote Coordination, Cognitive Thinking, Movement and Balance. The workshop aims to provide participants with the competencies to: - Deliver a range of high quality, fundamental skills and sports activity sessions that are accessible and appropriate. - Encourage improvement of physical literacy and fundamental skills to develop a foundation for sport that will last a lifetime. - Encourage clubs to adopt the principles of Long Term Athlete Development in their coaching delivery. - Offer a quality learning experience for coaches, teachers and leaders. - Encourage continued skill development through clubs.
Date: Monday 31st August, Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm All coaches, leaders or anyone interested in sport are welcome to participate. Admission to the workshop is free however spaces must be reserved in advance. For further information please contact Michael Cooke, Sports Development Officer on 028 7181 2253 or email info@thevalecentre.com |
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Community Festival Consultation Tonight
Tuesday 11th August 2009 at 7pm at Derry City Council Offices. The focus of this meeting will be on receiving your views on the potential of community festivals to challenge sectarianism and racism and to address minority language issues. This process is designed to be as friendly and informal as possible. Confidentially will be respected throughout. We wish to facilitate the widest possible discussion and ensure that people feel comfortable in expressing their views in a way that respects the views of others. For further information please contact Maura Maginn on 028 3750 7219 or email: mauramag@btopenworld.com |
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Consumer Council Helping Consumers Keep Their Money Safe
The Consumer Council has launched ‘Safer Ways to Pay’, a guide to help consumers keep their money, paid out in deposits and pre-payments, safe in the event of a business going bust. The guide aims to provide consumers with the information they need to shop with confidence and ensure they are protecting their hard earned cash when buying big items such as furniture or saving money with savings clubs… For the full article click www.consumercouncil.org.uk/newsroom/523/. |
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North West Regional College – Information and Advice Sessions
The College is holding full-time course information and advice sessions at L/Derry, Limavady and Strabane campuses from 24th-28th August, 10am-4pm. Part-time enrolment and advice sessions will take place from 1st Sept-10th Sept, 1-2.30pm and 5.30-8.30pm. Details are included in the College’s Full-Time or Part-Time prospectuses which are available to download at www.nwrc.ac.uk. |
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