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E-Bulletin 16 June 2009 |
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Integrating Community Organisations call for Expressions of Interest |
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A Date for you Diary Lifestart Foundation AGM and Symposium 2009 |
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Integrating Community Organisations call for Expressions of Interest
The ‘Integrating Community
Organisations' programme managed by the Northern Ireland Rural Development
Council (RDC) and funded by the International Fund for Ireland, is calling
for expressions of interest for the project phase of the programme which
closes on 14th August 2009 at 4pm. and / or a cross community
basis to work in partnership on issues of common interest. It is open to
urban and rural groups operating within Northern
Ireland and the Border Region of
Ireland. For further information,
contact: Yvonne Breen or John Kelly, Northern Ireland Rural Development
Council, 17 Loy Street, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland BT80 8PZ , Tel:
+44 (0)28 8676 6980, Email: info@rdc.org.uk |
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The One Small Step grant fund encourages initiatives that stimulate people into action to build a peaceful future. It is about spreading the message that we are all responsible for developing a peaceful society in Northern Ireland. The Fund will support small local projects organized by individuals – these projects should encourage people into action. The context is one of peace being an issue for each of us as individuals, for all of our organizations and for our communities Grants will range from £500 to £1,500. Partnership funding is encouraged. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis by the Community Foundation. Click below to download: Guidelines / Application form (in word) / Application form ( pdf file) http://www.communityfoundationni.org/opencontent/default.asp?itemid=217§ion=RECEIVE |
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The BigGive Match Funding Challenge
The BigGive is launching
another match funding challenge, this time putting a record £3m up for
grabs. Charities have until June 27 to apply to become one of 250
charities eligible to benefit from the match funding challenge, which will
become active on December 7. |
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Pathways to Health is a new
programme soon to start in Northern
Ireland. It has been funded by the
Big Lottery Fund for a period of 5 years 2009 - 2014. Pathways to Health also includes Training for Trainers programme (available in year 4/5) for those that have completed the programme and wish to become trainers. For more information on the Pathways to Health Training Programme please open attachment below: |
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Vetting and
Barring Scheme Information Roadshow 29 June 2009. There will be both morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session will run from 10:00am until 1:00pm; the afternoon session from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. This is a joint production between government departments responsible for delivery of the VBS across Northern Ireland, England and Wales; AccessNI, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). The event will explain the scope of the scheme and its impact on employers, voluntary organisations, employees and volunteers and provide an opportunity for delegates to have their questions answered. It will also demonstrate how AccessNI, CRB and the ISA will deliver the new scheme as required under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. The events are free to attend and open to all interested parties. However, places are limited and must be booked in advance through the ISA website: http://www.isa-gov.org Should you have any questions, please contact the Vetting and Barring Communications Team at: scheme_info@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk. Alternatively, contact the Northern Ireland VBS Implementation Team at: svgni@dhsspsni.gov.uk. |
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New Journal of Arts and Communities The first issue of The Journal
of Arts and Communities has been published, and a free copy is available
to download from www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journals.php?issn=17571936.
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Parenting Education: Summer Scheme
The Parents Advice Centre is offering practitioners who work directly and indirectly with parents, a selection of summer scheme workshops to be held in our new premises, Belfast and Derry. The sessions are designed to develop your skills as a practitioner and also give you the tools to enhance your professional and personal development. The workshops are also an opportunity to network with other agencies within the family support field. Workshop selection available in Derry: Managing Children’s Challenging Behaviour – Wednesday 1st July This is a quick overview of the many practical ways of understanding children’s challenging and difficult behaviour. Effective Communication Within Your Setting – Friday 3rd July This session will give you practical tips on how to communicate confidently and concisely with both parents, children and co-workers. Practitioners will have the opportunity to share good practice and common difficulties faced within your work setting. Alternatives to Physical Punishment – Tuesday 7th July This is a snap-shot of a 6 week programme that encourages parents to look at their style of discipline. The programme will explore differing attitudes towards physical punishment, relevant legislation and offer practitioners alternative guidelines for parents Building Resilience in the Family – Thursday 30th July This session is ideal for practitioners who work directly with parents to help build their resilience to the challenges they face and the stresses of everyday family life.
Cost: £40.00 per person per workshop or block bookings of 3 workshops £100.00. We recommend you book early as places are limited to 15 places per workshop. All workshops are from 10am-1pm For further information please contact Sharon/Jackie on 028 9031 0891 or email: parentingeducation@pachelp.org |
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Office To Let In Prime Location…
Ground Floor, 23 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry (same building as NWCN). 800 Sq. Ft. Fully Fitted (including Kitchen), High Quality, Open Plan Office. Can be partitioned to make reception, separate offices etc. - Desks and Chairs can be included. Own street access / Door entry system / Disability access / Two car parks nearby. Available immediately. For further information and/or to arrange a viewing, telephone 028 71362071 (A. E. McCandless & Co. Ltd.) |
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A Date for you Diary Lifestart Foundation AGM and Symposium 2009
The Lifestart Foundation will hold its 2009 Annual General Meeting and Symposium on the 9th September 2009 in the Canada Room of Queen’s University, Belfast. The Keynote speaker at the event will be Professor Edward (Ted) Melhuish, leader of the National Evaluation of Sure Start. The focus of Professor Melhuish’s presentation will be “The Home-learning environment in Early Years - its long-term significance”. The QUB Research Team will be reporting on the progress of The Lifestart Study. Further details will be released closer to the event however if you require any information please contact Emma Doherty on Tel: 028 7136 5363 or email: emma@lifestart03.orangehome.co.uk, |
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Foyle Big Bike Ride Sunday 21 June
Got a bike? Do something brilliant with it… by joining the Foyle Big Bike Ride on Sunday 21 June and raising sponsorship to support the NSPCC's Child's Voice Appeal http://www.bigbikeride.co.uk/money.html. With your help, we can transform ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline to answer many more children's cries for help. So that whether they call, email, text or contact us online, we'll be here. Date: 21 June 2009, Time: 1:30pm This event offers two routes - the 18km Foyle Valley Greenway and the 3.5km family cycle to Craigavon Bridge. Both routes will start and finish at Sainsbury's car park. Cost: £5 per adult £2.50 per child REGISTER NOW! Please contact NSPCC Northern Ireland appeals on 9035 7970 or email: northernirelandappeals@nspcc.org.uk to register. Haven't got a bike but would still like to support the Foyle BIG BIKE RIDE? Why not help us by volunteering on the day. Please contact us for more information. |
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Please see attached for latest news from the Peace and Reconciliation Group. |
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Tactility Factory for the Playhouse
As another week passes, another piece of fabulous art has been unveiled in the award winning The Playhouse, as part of it £4.6 million refurbishment. Trish Belford (textiles) and Ruth Morrow (architecture) were delighted to win one of the integrated art awards for The Playhouse. Ruth stated: On our first walk about, amongst the demolition and building works, some of the original patterned elements were crying out to be recognized. Trish and I felt that the fanlight and fireplace motifs deserved recognition, and were inspired to work with these throughout the design of the folded frieze. The folding was important to catch the light, showing off the stitch work, and echoing Derry’s protective wall. This project has been a wonderful platform highlighting the integrity of the textiles in the concrete, one of the Girli Concrete trademarks. There is more than meets the eye, hidden patentable technologies have been developed that are not seen on the surface but hold the textiles in place. Niall Mc Caughan, General Manager of The Playhouse stated: “We have been delighted with the artwork produced by Trish and Ruth. They have been able to take much of the unusual and unique architecture around our buildings, and incorporate these elements into a visually stunning piece, above our famous wooden cobbles at our front entrance. They have been able to do this through a combined textile and concrete piece, which has created a lot of interest since it was installed. This artwork is one of several commissioned major pieces under the “Percentage for Art” programme kindly funded by the Arts Council of N.Ireland. Work by artist Paula Thompson was unveiled a few weeks ago, and over the next few months, several more installations will be unveiled, leading up to the official opening in September of this year.” |
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It is with much regret that we must cancel the Summer Morning Workshop with Seamus Deane on 26th June 2009.... Due to illness. We hope that in the future this workshop will take place. |
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‘White Lightning’ In St.Patrick’s Hall, Strabane On Monday 22nd June 2009, Doors open 9.00pm Admission £5.00, Light supper provided, Everyone Welcome, All proceeds in aid of St.Patrick’s Luncheon Club. |
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