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17 October 2008

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1	New Round of Funding Open............
2	NICVA’S Annual Conference – What is the Role of the C & V Sector?
3	Leadership Conference
4	Sanctuary Concert
5	Introduction to Mediation
6	Free workshops by Holywell Trust
7	FSA launches ‘Moneymadeclear’ Campaign
8	The17: Birth, Marriage & Death opens at Void
9	Rural Support
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11	Sonic Academy supports ROCKAOKE in aid of the Alzheimer's Society
12	Start up in Business with the Princes Trust

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1	New Round of Funding Open............ Building the Community-Pharmacy Partnership (BCPP) have just launched details of their latest round of funding. See attached flyer. Level 1 Closing Dates: 23rd October 2008, 12th February 2009 and 18th June 2009. Level 2 & 3 Closing Date: Thursday 20th November 2008 If you want to apply, please contact the BCPP team for support to develop your ideas into a project and help with the application. Applications can be downloaded at www.cdhn.org/bcpp or contact CDHN on 028 3026 4606. Details of all previously and currently funded projects are available to view online.
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2	NICVA’S Annual Conference – What is the Role of the C & V Sector? NICVA’s annual conference and AGM on 21 November 2008 will look at the voluntary and community sector's role in Northern Ireland. Entitled The value of voluntary and community organisations: our role in the future’, the conference will ask: ‘are organisations just cheap service providers or do they bring more fundamental values of association, collaboration and build the behaviours that underpin democracy?’ This conference will build on the work of the Carnegie Inquiry into the future of civil society in the UK and Ireland which has been exploring themes such as: the distinctive roles of civil society associations in tackling increasing fragmentation and socio-economic divides in society; the links between civil society, social justice and growing pressure on global resources; The distinctive roles that civil society associations play in creating safe spaces for meaningful deliberation where difference can be articulated and acknowledged. Based on this, NICVA will begin to explore what the voluntary and community sector’s role should be in Northern Ireland. This conference will be the opening event in a series of conversations that we hope to facilitate over the coming months. The agenda includes a keynote address by George Reid, former Speaker of the Scottish Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Carnegie Commission on The future of civil society — findings from the Carnegie Inquiry. There will also be a panel discussion with Maeve Walls, head of the Voluntary and Community Unit, Bill Osborne, VSB and a number of elected representatives, followed by workshops to reflect on the key issues raised, each featuring a different MLA. Check www.nicva.org for updates and see the brochure in the NICVA News mailouts.
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3	Leadership Conference Croke Park Conference Centre, Thurs 20th Nov 2008, 9am - 5pm "A conference exploring the leadership and management challenges facing community, voluntary and charitable organisations in Ireland today" Reserve your place today! Explore the leadership and management challenges facing charities in Ireland and hear practical thinking on leadership skills for surviving and thriving. The event is a unique collaboration between a consortium of corporate sector and voluntary sector partners in Ireland. As a result of the unique nature of the consortium, this conference has been designed to foster and develop ongoing relationships between the corporate and voluntary sectors. Read more... The registration fee is a nominal €30 per delegate. Places are limited, so... Book online now (note you do not need a credit card to book online). We believe that participants will benefit from a wide range of speakers and experiences not normally available to our sector and we would encourage you to register as soon as you can because places are limited. See the full agenda for the day... Keynote Speaker: Mark Butcher (UK) - a leading non-profit consultant & author: Latest thinking on leadership skills for surviving and thriving and Breakout Workshops: see workshop details... to include: Management, Fundraising, Technology and Governance.
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4	Sanctuary Concert A concert will be held in the Millennium Forum on Monday 10^th November in aid of Foyle Womens Aid Children’s Unit. Foyle Womens Aid is the lead agency in the North West dealing with women and children affected by Domestic Violence. This concert has been very kindly organised by Father Joseph Mc Gilloway of ‘Sanctuary’. ‘Sanctuary’ is an idea which began at Glenstal Abbey, A Benedictine monastery in County Limerick. It is about helping people by raising funds for charities through music, both live and recorded. Everyone involved works for free; this is a major part of the ethos of the Sanctuary project. This special performance will feature a host of talented musicians including Moya Brennan of Clannad, Eoin O Sullivan, Michael P O Suilleabhain, Nassau Royal, James O Brien Moran, Full Set, Daniel Murray, the monks of Glenstal and others. There will also be local quest artists including St Anne’s PS Choir. Tickets are now on sale at the Millennium Forum box office priced at £9.50, £14.50, £17.50. VIP boxes are also available at a cost of £25 per person to include wine & nibbles and a meet and greet with the performers. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
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5	Introduction to Mediation Thursday 4^th December 2008, 09.00 am – 5.00 pm, Sligo Park Hotel, County Sligo This workshop is designed to help build an initial understanding of the role of mediation in conflict resolution. It will provide clear working definitions of mediation, the processes involved and the skills needed in mediation. The workshop will give the participants clear strategies into how and why mediation should be used in various situations such as the workplace, in the Community and in legal disputes. This workshop will: Explain the legal framework for mediation and how it can be used effectively Introduce participants to the different models of mediation. Give participants practice in using basic mediation skills for use in conflict resolution in disputes as well as in the Workplace and Community environments. Facilitators: Michael Doherty: Peace and Reconciliation Group (PRG) Derry and Tony Kearney: Director Team Solutions Cost: 125 euros £100 per participant. Costs include course materials, lunch and refreshments. Concessionary fees of 75 euros / £60 are available for voluntary & community organisations. Enquiries should be directed to Team Solutions on 028 713 69206 NI or 074 93 70692 ROI, E-mail: teamsolutions@eircom.net Numbers are strictly limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Please see attached for booking form and programme details.
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6	Free workshops by Holywell Trust Holywell Trust is offering 4 free workshops in November/December '08 to interested groups. Background to the workshops: Some individuals, particularly young people, who are continually verbally abused, may sadly begin to lose that spirit and spark that we wish all people to have. Some people lose their ability to concentrate on their work and some even withdraw. Others turn to self-destructive behaviour such as abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Finally, some people, in despair, may turn to suicide. These workshops aim to increase the awareness, skills and power of participants to: Stop some members of our community from having to feel the fear, anger and loss of spirit that accompanies the use of degrading language. Stop and interrupt the pattern of escalation from words to stronger words and finally to threats and violence. Model for other people the confidence and skills to stand up and speak out for civility and respect. Contact Tony Carlin or John Donaghy at Holywell Trust. Telephone 02871261941 or 07843587757.
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7	FSA launches ‘Moneymadeclear’ Campaign The new ‘Moneymadeclear’ campaign is aimed at 25 to 54 year olds to raise awareness of the Moneymadeclear website and the Financial Services Authority Consumer Helpline which give clear, impartial information, practical tips and tools to help them manage their money better. The Moneymadeclear website has easy to use online tools, including a budget calculator, mortgage calculator and debt test. People can also call the FSA Consumer Helpline on 0845 606 1234 for information about money management, or can order a 'Making your budget work for you' guide, which is available online. Find out more about the campaign and download more helpful information at www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk.
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8	The17: Birth, Marriage & Death opens at Void The17: Birth, Marriage & Death opens at Void, Patrick Street. Derry on Saturday 18th October at 7.30-10pm. Artists Talk at 7.45pm. All Welcome and Admission is Free. Throughout this week artist Bill Drummond has been working closely with three Derry families in preparation for the launch of The17 Birth, Marriage& Death at Void. The three families in turn having celebrated the arrival of a new baby, the marriage of a couple, the completion of a life. With each of these three families (and their friends) Drummond has been working closely with them in their house, a pub and local hall. Each family has recorded a relevant 'score' written by Drummond. As the scores are recorded each family is photographed and the life-size images erected in the gallery. For further information log on to www.derryvoid.com.
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9	Rural Support A Listening Ear and Signposting Service for Farmers and Rural Communities. Rural living in N.I is changing, farming in N.I is changing. The impact of globalisation is now being felt. The question is what are we doing to help the people affected by the change? Rural Support was formed as a charity in 2002 to act as a signposting service and listening ear via the helpline, in other words provide a service which people can use to find sources of practical help or a service if they just want to talk to someone about their concerns and those of their family. The service is confidential and guarantees anonymity. The Rural Support helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day seven days a week: Telephone: 0845 606 7607 or go to www.ruralsupport.org.uk
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10	Subscribe to the Anti-Bullying E-Newsletter Do you know about the regional strategy to tackle bullying in children in Northern Ireland? Would you like to be kept up to date with all the latest local, regional and national anti-bullying news? Why not sign up to the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum’s electronic newsletter and receive information on the latest research and toolkits to help create an anti-bullying environment for children and young people. Play your part in acting to end bullying now. For further information, please visit: www.niabf.org.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=8&Itemid=69
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11	Sonic Academy supports ROCKAOKE in aid of the Alzheimer's Society Strap on your air guitar, select your favourite tune and come along to the all-Ireland debut of Rockaoke, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society. A rock band made up of musicians with the likes of Jarvis Cocker, Neil Finn and Def Leppard on their CV's, Rockaoke has revamped the karaoke scene. In place of a lead vocalist, members of the audience are invited on stage to perform with the band, who has learnt note-perfect renditions of countless rock and pop songs. Celebrity judges Alison Fleming (UTV), Pete Snodden (Cool FM) and James Maginn (Europa Hotel / Lobby Lives) will be on hand all evening choosing the best (and worst!!) singers. Amazing rock star prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners on the night. The event is being held in aid of The Alzheimer's Society, the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. An exclusive rock n roll themed raffle will run all evening featuring fabulous prizes, including a £300 Sonic Academy voucher which can be redeemed against a course of your choice, to raise additional funds for the charity. For further information, including the all-important song list and to purchase tickets, please see www.sonicacademy.com or email info@sonicacademy.com or call +44 (0) 28 9023 9022 / +44 (0) 79 7066 3228 There are only 300 tickets available (each priced at £10) so don't miss out on what is going to be a supersonic night!
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12	Start up in Business with the Princes Trust Are you aged 18 - 30, unemployed or working part - time? Do you want to start a business but can’t raise the finance? The Princes Trust can give you the support you need. You could get: One to one support, A test marketing grant, A low interest loan, A grant in special circumstances, Ongoing advice from a volunteer mentor plus Marketing and IT support. So what are you waiting for? Contact your local office on 028 7127 6488

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