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E-Bulletin 20 April 2009 |
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Meet the Funder II - Derry NICVA has opened registration for its second Meet the Funders Fair in the Calgach Centre, Derry, from 4.00pm to 6.00pm on Monday 27th April 2009. This event is free but you must register in advance to attend. Confirmed funders so far include: Big Lottery Fund, Arts Council NI, Sport NI, Heritage Lottery Fund, ESB Electric Aid, Community Foundation, Comic Relief, Charity Bank, The Big Deal, Derry City Council, North West Peace III Partnership, North West Rural Development Cluster, Community Pharmacy Project, Unity Trust Bank, Ulster Community Investment Fund, BBC Children In Need, Community relations Council, Rural Development Council, International Fund for Ireland, John Moores Foundation, Unltd, Lloyds TSB Foundation, NICVA Grant Tracker, Ulster Community Investment Trust, SEUPB, Help the Aged and Foras Na Gaeilge. To register please contact Georgie Finlay at NICVA on 028 9087 7777 or georgie.finlay@nicva.org
European election - Meet the candidates NICVA is hosting a European Election “hustings” event on Tuesday 28 April from 2.30 – 4.00pm. This will be an opportunity for voluntary and community organisations to meet the candidates for the European Parliament elections taking place on 4 June. To register for this event please contact Cathy Breslin at cathy.breslin@nicva.org. |
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‘Heads on Hands on' Community Relations Training
‘Heads on Hands on' - Community Relations training with a twist. Are you up for the challenge? Derry City Council Community Relations Officers are delighted to announce a training initiative run in partnership with Strabane District Council and Omagh District Council Community Relations Officers. Basic details are as follows: Course: 'Heads On Hands On' 5 day course Dates: Monday 18th May, Tuesday 19th May, Tuesday 26th May, Tuesday 2nd June, Tuesday 9th June. Times: 9am - 5.15pm each day Accreditation: Citizenship Social, Civic and Political Education (Accredited OCN level 1, 3 credits.)
There are 25 places in total on the course, which is provided free to interested Community and Voluntary Sector workers/volunteers across the 3 participating council areas. This training is targeted in particular at Community / Voluntary workers with little or no previous Community Relations training/qualifications who are interested in exploring the topics. The 5 day course includes a 3 day accredited course and 2 field trip based days. Applicants should be aware that to strengthen the nature of the course, it will not be based in 'neutral' areas and will hit Community Relations issues 'Head On'. Applicants should complete the attached short application form and return it as soon as possible to the Derry City Council Community Relations Officers. It is also hoped that the course will informally provide networking contacts and opportunities across the three council areas in line with RPA (Review of Public Administration) and Peace III. Fuller information on the 'Heads On Hands On' course along with an application form has been attached. Please feel free to circulate this information to anyone you feel may be interested. |
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IFH Health & Wellbeing Indicators - Training
The Health & Wellbeing Indicators on health status and trends has been significantly upgraded over the past year. Included in the developments are an interactive map and broader range of data sets. The indicators are ideal for getting a good understanding of the health and wellbeing statistics at a local, ward and super output, council and Board area. There are two training courses available: 1. Basic Awareness 2. Interactive Training This training is available to anyone interested in local profiles and understanding health and wellbeing indicators. If you are interested in attending either if the above two courses can you please register with Ailish on 028 7186 0086 x2089 or ifhsecretary@whssb.n-i.nhs.uk ASAP. Please indicate which of the training courses you would like to attend. |
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CDHN’s Inscape Project is currently completing an Evaluation of Year 3
We now need to find out did Inscape meet its targets. If you have attended and networked at a CDHN Network Event? A workshop at a Network Event? Or if you receive Health Bytes Newsletter or Ezine? you will be able to help us with our evaluation and we would welcome you to attend one of 3 Focus Groups taking place in: Derry 21st April 09 / Belfast 22nd April 09 / Armagh 23rd April 09 Time 10.30 - 11.30am, Refreshments will be provided. As an additional incentive for you to attend - each participant will be given: A “Gift” of a CDHN Satchel Case on arrival / Travel Expenses & Entry into a Raffle to win, £100.00 If you want to help us with this work please contact Camilla (028) 3026 4606 camillareynolds@cdhn.org |
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As part of the Active Families Programme, an extension has been placed to the closing date for nominations for the Active Community Hero's to 1st May 09 due to the Easter Break. Please find attached a nomination form. I would encourage everyone to nominate an individual who has made a positive lifestyle change. This could be for example, someone who has overcome an addiction, or an illness, someone who has lost a significant amount of weight, perhaps they have adopted or encouraged others to get active (more details attached). Also this is the final 2 days for young people between the ages of 11 and 16yrs to win an I-Pod Touch. Simply log on to www.familyhealthsurvey.com and complete the 10 quick questions to be in the draw to win. If you could pass this on to possible candidates I would very much appreciate it. Any other details regarding any of these issues or the active families programme please don't hesitate to contact me: Tel: 028 8224 5321email: fiona.teague@omagh.gov.uk |
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Local Foundation offering funding in Derry and Belfast
A local foundation that does not seek publicity for its charitable giving is inviting applications for funding from projects designed to help the relief of poverty and homelessness in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. The trustees meet quarterly to award grants totaling £2,000 to £5,000 or around £20,000 per annum. Given the overall level of funding available from the Foundation those considering applying should ask for a modest amount within overall grant total. Organisations are invited to apply in writing to: Mr W McKeown, Secretary to the Charitable Foundation, 13-21 Queen’s Arcade, Belfast BT1 5FE. |
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Health Food for All and safefood are establishing a demonstration programme on Community Food Initiatives (CFIs) and are looking for funding applications from eligible groups and organisations. CFIs are projects that improve the availability and accessibility of healthy food for low-income groups at a local level, using a community development approach. This funding is open to community groups or groups which have an anti-poverty focus in their work. Applications are particularly welcomed from partnerships/collaborations of different groups. As the programme has an all-island focus, a minimum of two projects will be selected from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The programme will be targeted towards Community Food Initiatives, which include: Buying equipment for a kitchen, e.g. pots and pans, or a garden, gardening tools/seeds. Renting space to carry out training and education initiatives. Establishing and supporting food access initiatives such as community cafes and local food co-ops. Education and/or training in skills development programmes e.g., cooking, shopping, parenting and budgeting. Seed funding to establish a food market with support from local authority and other partners. Buying the time of a professional on a part-time basis, e.g. part time nutrition expert to work with groups and give classes advising on food purchasing, preparation and safe cooking practices and/or horticulturist to work with groups on community garden projects. Supporting groups to develop food related micro business e.g. fruit tuck shops in school/food co-ops. Community Supported Agricultural projects which help develop sustainable local food economies through supporting local networks. Each CFI will receive annual funding over a period of three years to set up, manage and sustain a project. Funding will be up to a maximum of €75,000/£70,000, which will be provided on an incremental basis over the three year period. Application forms and supporting information can be downloaded from: www.healthyfoodforall.com or by contacting Dr Joanna Wydenbach on 00353 (0) 86 770 8541 or cfi@healthyfoodforall.com The closing date for applications in 5.00pm on 23 April 2009 |
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Building an Inclusive Society for Individuals with Autism/Asperger Syndrome Awareness training 29th April 2009 Venue: Derry Central Library, 35 Foyle Street, L'derry, BT48 6AL, Time: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Contact for further information: Audrey@autismni.org / Tel: 90401729 |
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Children's Dance Classes for Spring
Last chance to enrol your child on Echo Echo's creative dance and movement 8 week course for 5-7 year olds and 8-12s.The weekly classes start on Tuesday 21st April afterschool and are held in the Echo Echo dance studio in The Waterside Theatre, Derry. The full course costs just £40 with family discounts available. To book a place, contact Echo Echo on 7134 2266 or email info@echoechodance.com |
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Crunch: The Effect of the Credit Crunch on the Developing World
On Thursday 23rd April, Children in Crossfire invite Dr Matthias Fiedler to present a seminar at the Junction on ‘Crunch: the Effect of the Credit Crunch on the Developing World’. Matthias has been recently appointed Director of the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA). IDEA’s main goal is to advance and support a professional, cohesive and creative development education sector in Ireland. Prior to that Matthias worked for two years for the DICE (Development and Intercultural Education) project, an Irish Aid funded project that aims to integrate development education and intercultural education in initial teacher education in Ireland. Children in Crossfire invite Matthias to speak on how the financial crisis in economically developed countries is affecting the lives of people in developing countries. As the credit crunch continues to effect more economically developed countries such as England, Ireland and the United States, the natural inclination is to implement protectionist solutions. These protectionist solutions, however, leave many underdeveloped countries in the world vulnerable to the many crises they face –climate, food, and economic crises. As a result, it is important for developed countries to maintain their commitment to aid the developing world. If you would like to learn more, Matthias Fiedler will be speaking at The Junction, Bishop Street on Thursday 23rd April from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. We encourage you to come along. There will be tea, coffee and sandwiches provided, and a space for discussion following Matthias’ talk. |
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Please see attached document for jobs… |
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‘Upcycle All You Can’ Training Course
White Horse Hotel, Derry Londonderry, 25 April – 1 May 2009 "Upcycle all you can” is a training course for creative methods in intercultural youth work. The objectives of the Training course are as follows: Supporting the use of creative tools in intercultural youth work Passing and developing Upcycling as a tool for supporting intercultural dialogue, Developing personal skills of participants and tackling socially relevant topics Adapting Upcycling for working in various contexts, with various target groups Preparing a publication on Upcycling in intercultural youth work
The training course is planned to take place at the White Horse Hotel in Derry/Londonderry. Twenty-one participants from 7 countries - Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Turkey and UK (Northern Ireland) are due to take part. The Target group is youth workers/leaders, counsellors, trainers and teachers. We particularly welcome applications from young leaders. If you're interested please see attached information. |
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European Social Fund Skills Development Training Programme
Open to anyone over the age of 18 Who is unemployed whether or not in receipt of benefits (Including Income Support and Disability Allowance.) The project aims to help: Anyone wishing to improve or advance employability skills and we welcome Lone parents / other disadvantaged parents, women returners, young people, older people, redundant workers etc Training will be part-time, approximately 12 – 16 hours per week. We are also offering a wide range of computer training such as:- ECDL, Clait, Computerised Accounts, Sage Payroll, etc. for more information contact: North West Centre For Learning & Development, Tel : 028 7128 6201 Web: www.nwcld.org |
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Improve your English skills, English class starts Eglinton Community Hall Tuesday 24th June @ 7.30pm, all ages and nationalities welcome. Tel 71812303, email eglintoncommunity@tiscali.co.uk |
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