Parks for People offers grants for projects involving urban or rural green spaces designed for informal recreation and enjoyment. Parks for People is offering grants between 250,000 and 5,000,000.

The definition of a park for this programme is as follows: An existing designed urban or rural green space, the main purpose of which is for informal recreation and enjoyment.

Within this programme we can support a wide range of capital work that meets the needs of your park and community.

Full guidelines on the application process are available from the HLF website (see link below).

They assess applications in two stages. The first stage must be completed by the deadline 31 August 2009. They will assess it and invite a second stage application again by the deadline.

Exclusions: They do not give funding under this programme if your park is: not a public park under the definition given for this programme; mainly used for organised sport; used for burials; owned or managed commercially for profit.

Please contact Una Duffy, Development Officer, 51-53 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8FE
t: 028 9031 0120 / f: 028 9031 0121 / e: northernireland@hlf.org.uk / w: www.hlf.org.uk

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Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT)

UCIT was established in 1995 in response to decreasing grant support from government and the difficulties experienced by community organisations in accessing commercial loan facilities. The organisation now stands as a key provider of loan finance and support to the social economy sector in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Since becoming operational in January 2001, they have approved loans totalling in excess off 35 million to over 200 community organisations and social enterprises.

As a registered charity, all profits generated by the Trust are recycled for reinvestment into the community and social economy sector.

Loans are available for many purposes including:

Refurbishment of premises, the construction or purchase of new property, Purchasing equipment, Bridging funding gaps, Restructuring existing debt and Working capital.

We Help Community organisations, charities and social enterprises located in rural and urban areas across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

We Are Different because we offer Competitive interest rates, No arrangement fees or penalties against early repayment, Flexibility in arranging lending terms and repayments, Straightforward application process, Dedicated Personal Account Manager and Access to free mentoring and support.

We are different because we have No penalties - UCIT does not charge arrangement fees or penalise against early repayment of loans. We believe in free business support - UCIT offers each client organisation free business mentoring and support and we also show great flexibility.
If you would like a chat about whether a loan is the right option for your organisation, our lending team can provide advice and know how gained from many years of involvement within the sector
www.ucitltd.com / info@ucitltd.com

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Get Ready For The UpturnSeminar

Tomorrow - Wednesday 22nd July, 10am - 12 noon, The Guildhall, Derry.

Times are still tough, but there are some signs of recovery.

To help you get ready for the upturn, Derry City Council and partners, including Invest NI, are hosting an event to inform businesses about the wealth of support and finance available.

The speakers will provide a clear understanding of the range of financial assistance and advisory services available to assist businesses, including important eligibility criteria.

After the presentations, business advisors will be in the 'Support Zone' to offer advice on which programmes could benefit you. The content addressed on the day will help you plan ahead and seize future opportunities.

Who should attend?

Existing businesses considering funding options

New and existing businesses seeking support to develop an innovative idea

Existing businesses planning to enter new markets

New entrepreneurs and those considering self employment

Rural businesses or entrepreneurs seeking funding/support

Banks and business consultancies

Programme

10.00am Registration

10.15am Welcome Cllr Paul Fleming, Mayor

10.20am Introduction, Oonagh McGillion, Derry City Council

10.25am Alan Healy, North West Marketing

10.35am Des Gartland, Invest Northern Ireland

10.50am Support Zone

12.00 noon Close

In the 'Support Zone': Derry City Council, Invest NI, North West Marketing, University of Ulster, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Acumen and Logon NI.

Entry to the event is free. To register your interest, please click here or contact the Economic Development Section of Derry City Council on T: 028 7137 6506

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Job opportunities with Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre

Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre With respect to an IFI Funded Project, Invites applications for the following posts:

Project Co-ordinator

Contract: 22 months, Hours: 17.5 per week, Salary: 21,500 (pro-rata)

Essential Criteria: Relevant 3rd Level qualification, Minimum 2 years relevant experience, Minimum 2 years Project Management experience

Administrator

Contract: 22 months, Hours: 17.5 per week, Salary: 13,500 (pro-rata)

Essential Criteria: Minimum 2 years relevant Administration experience, Experience of budgeting and accounting procedures.

For a job description and application form please contact Margaret on 074 9141773 or e-mail: mgliffclonrc@eircom.net

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st July 2009 at 3.00pm, Interviews will be held Thursday 20 August 09.

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Are you ready for a new challenge?

Parents Helpline has a new look, new premises and needs new VOLUNTEERS

In return for your commitment of 4 to 5 hours a week we offer:

FREE Training (Commencing Wednesday 23^rd September from 10.00am-3.00pm and every Wednesday for 5 weeks) plus Excellent support and personal development.

So if you are a parent, grandparent or have substantial experience of working with families why not drop in to our OPEN MORNING on Tuesday 28th July 10.00am-11.00am, City Factory, 100 Patrick Street, Londonderry/Derry.

To find out more check out our website www.parentsadvicecentre.org/volunteering

or phone 7137 2006 / derry@pachelp.org

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Irish Street Community Association

Irish Street Community Association wish to advise all groups that any communication with their association should be made through Tommy Lynch, Tel. 07593838557

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Dont miss more great nights at

Caf Del Mondo On the historic Guildhall Square

IRISH NIGHTS with Ard Ri every Monday and Tuesday and world music with Beyond Skin on Thursday Night from 7.30 - 10.30PM with great food and music.

Limited numbers so please book early 07881916809

You have to try our delicious homemade food.. nature at its best naturally

GOOD FOOD MADE BY GOOD PEOPLE FOR GOOD CAUSES

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Hockey Men's recruitment drive

Foyle Men's Club is seeking further players within the Northwest community for representation and competition for its forthcoming first ever cup and league season starting September. Players of other 'stick and ball' games will have a distinct advantage and in fact many skills are transferable between such sports. Hockey will help you develop new skills and maintain your fitness and flexibility and create a new social circle and network. With nothing to lose and all to gain, consider trying your hand at hockey which, is actually played internationally by men and women... a fact which is not widely known in the Northwest populace. Youth training is Wednesdays 6pm and seniors on Thursday at 8.30pm. See the website www.foylehockeyclub.co.uk for more contact details or call Alan McCague (FHC Chairman) on 07764 499495

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Parent and Pre-school dance week in August

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company will be offering a one-week movement course for parents and pre-school children under 5 from Monday 10^th to Friday 14^th August.

Adults can feel awkward and clumsy joining their wee ones on their own level. This course for under 5s provides a gentle and playful opportunity for mums and dads to get down, play and explore movement with their kids.

Echo Echo Development Officer, Sarah Young said: The class is for kids under 5 years old so it is an opportunity for parents and children to bond at that all important early age and have fun together.

We are aware that adults often feel silly or self conscious getting down on the floor with their little ones so this course is designed to break that barrier between adult and child.

The one-week course will be held in Echo Echos dance studio in The Waterside Theatre from Monday 10th to Friday 14th August at 2pm 3pm. It costs 20 or 10 concession with family discounts available.

For more information or to book your place with Echo Echo call 028 7134 2266, e-mail info@echoechodance.com or visit www.echoechodance.com

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The Maiden City Festival

The Maiden City Festival programme is in this weeks Journal and Sentinel. We are particularly keen to draw attention to Roy Arbuckle and Friends and the Afternoon Tea Dances at the Memorial Hall. All the events are at www.maidencityfestival.com and any updates and further information will be emailed and put on the web.

If anyone would like a programme or programmes for distribution please let us know.

The Festival office number is 078 8094 8338 where Billy Moore will be able to provide addition info and advice on tickets.

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Seven Jewish Children

Mirrorball in association with Amnesty International NI and Children of the Crossfire present

Seven Jewish Children \u820 ? A play for Gaza by Caryl Churchill.

The Playhouse, Derry Thursday 23rd July 2009 at 1.00pm and 7.00pm

An Grianan Theatre, Donegal Friday 24th July 2009 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm

Admission is free and duration of play is 10 12 minutes.

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Transport Minister launches first on board Wi-Fi service on public transport

Minister for Regional Development, Conor Murphy, launched the first ever WI-FI service on public transport in the North.
Free WI-FI will now be available on the Airporter coaches that connect the North West with Belfasts airports.
The Minister is committed to investing in public transport and to encouraging commuters and other travellers to use public transport. The Minister said I would encourage everyone to use public transport when they can and I remain committed to improving public transport for all.

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