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E-Bulletin 24 July 2009 |
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Transport Minister announces the preferred route for A5 Western Transport Corridor |
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Galliagh Development Trust Community Engagement
Galliagh Development Trust has engaged Holywell Consultancy to carry out an independent community engagement process on two proposed redevelopment schemes within the Galliagh area. Holywell Consultancy is keen to hear from the community on their views of the following proposed developments.
Playpark & MUGA This proposed redevelopment will result in a new, purpose built playpark and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)\u8200 ?for the local community. These facilities, which will both be fenced and secure, will be an asset for the local community. The playpark, which has been designed with the input from local children, will have facilities for children up to the age of 14. This park will provide a much needed safe playspace for the local community. The MUGA, which will be open for all to use, will be equipped to be used in a range of ways. This floodlit facility will provide diversionary activities for local young people in a safe environment. Plans for the delivery of this development are at an advanced stage.
Neighbourhood Centre Galliagh Development Trust is spearheading a consortium of local groups and agencies in the development of a Neighbourhood Centre for the wider Outer North area. The proposed site for this development is at Carnhill Roundabout. The plans for this centre, which are at the early stages of development, are for a place where the community can access a wide range of services and support. The Centre will be open and accessible by all local people and will be an icon of the redevelopment of the local area. Community ownership and support is crucial for any redevelopment scheme and Holywell Consultancy is committed to ensuring that the local community has the opportunity to have their voice heard on these redevelopment schemes. The local community is being engaged through a community newsletter, door-to-door interviews conducted by Off The Streets staff, an online survey (see link below), interviews with community representatives and 3 open evenings to be held on:
Monday 27th July 2009, 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Skeoge House, 59a Leafair Park Tuesday 28th July 2009, 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Lenamore Youth Centre, Lenamore Road Wednesday 29th July 2009, 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Units C3 &\u8200 ?C4, Northside Village Complex, Glengalliagh Road.
These sessions are open for all to attend. The online survey can be accessed through www.holywellconsultancy.com/surveys For further information on the engagement process please contact Gerard Deane at Holywell Consultancy on (028) 7126 7997 or email info@holywellconsultancy.com. |
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Business Support for Local Community Groups
Could your community group benefit from professional assistance and advice from a local business person? Business in the Community has developed a unique programme that could bring valuable business skills to assist your group to be more sustainable. The Building on Talent programme helps employees identify and value their existing skills. It provides employees with a real and necessary project in a voluntary sector organisation to develop on existing strengths and weaknesses. The programme gives employees hard evidence to boost confidence in taking on new roles or activities. It also provides the employer with a unique sustaining method to support its corporate social responsibility agenda by investing much needed expertise into the community sector of Northern Ireland. From the community perspective, Building on Talent provides a unique opportunity to benefit from a range of business skills and expertise on a pro bono basis. Find out more at www.communityni.org/news/business-support-local-community-groups. |
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The next meeting of the Derry District Policing Partnership takes place on Friday 31st July at 2.00pm in the Tyrconnell suite of the Tower hotel, Butcher Street. At this public meeting the OSNI Area Commander will present his three month report on local policing and crime in the Foyle Area Command. Members of the public are welcome to attend all Public Meetings of the District Policing Partnership and this meeting will provide a platform for local people to present their views on policing within the Council area and observe the Area Commanders response to questions posed by DPP members. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to question the Area Commander, through the Chairperson of the DPP. Members of the public can pose a question, in person, to the Area Commander at the meeting. Alternatively, you can ask a member of the DPP to raise an issue or ask a question on your behalf. For any further information please contact: Derry DPP on 028 7137 6565, derrydpp@derrycity.gov.uk / www.districtpolicing.com |
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Volunteer with The Churches Trust Ltd.
The Churches Trust currently has a number of opportunities for volunteers seeking to offer their time and expertise for community benefit. Flexicare Service: This service is designed to assist older people remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible. Volunteers will assist our clients through befriending, helping with shopping or assisting them attend medical appointments. Home maintenance is also part of the Flexicare Service and provides for essential but light maintenance services such as: decluttering, light bulb changing, repairing dripping taps and fitting smoke alarms. We currently need volunteers for all areas of the Cityside including Springtown, Foyle Springs, Creggan, Rosemount, Brandywell, Culmore, Shantallow, Carnhill and Pennyburn. This is a highly rewarding volunteering opportunity and full training will be provided. For further information, please contact Kathyrn on 028 7131 1322 or email thechurchestrust@tiscali.co.uk |
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Womens Centres Regional Partnership
The Womens Centres Regional Partnership WCRP has been funded by the Department of Social Development under its regional infrastructural programme and now seek: North West Outreach Development Worker The post-holder will be based at the Womens Centre, Beibhinn House, 5 Guildhall Street, Derry and will work closely with the centres Director: To ensure that the North West stakeholder projects are supported and developed as a sub region of the WCRP and to work effectively, communicate with and maintain working relationships between the WCRP partner organisations and stakeholders. A key aspect of the post will be to support strategies for sustainable development and the delivery of education and childcare services through womens centres in the North West. Experience of community development with an understanding of womens issues is essential. A third level qualification or substantial relevant experience is also essential. Contract: until March 2010, Salary: 27, 440 - NJC: pt 32 (35 hours per week) For an application pack please telephone 028 7126 7672 or email: sharonmclaughlin@womencentre.co.uk Completed and signed applications must be returned to; The Administrator, The Womens Centre, Beibhinn House, 5 Guildhall Street, Derry, BT48 6BB Closing date for receipt of applications is no later than 5pm on 29th July 2009. Interviews will be held mid August. |
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Please be notified that C.A.L.M.S. has relocated to no 10 Northland Road L'Derry BT48 7JD and update your records accordingly. |
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InterAct Youth Arts Festival Programme
This project is created by local youth, for local youth, specifically for 12-21 yr olds from all sections of the community, including disabled youth and those from ethnic minorities, to interact with each other and the arts. Running from Saturday 1st to Friday 7th August 2009, this seven-day seven-venue Festival will present a host of exciting workshops, film screening, special guest events, tours, gigs and performances. The workshops, film screening, special guest events and tours are FREE to attend and are open to youth from all backgrounds and with all levels of capabilities. A Special Needs assistant will also be on-hand throughout the week to offer assistance on request. All events are now open for bookings (Tel: 028 7127 2776/7) and tickets are now on sale for the evening performances and gigs (Tel: 028 7126 4455). To download copies of the programme log onto: www.millenniumforum.co.uk or www.interactyouth.com |
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Earhart Festival - 10th Anniversary Year
Our week long festival programme offers a wonderful fun filled occasion for all the family to enjoy the very best of local and international artists and performers appearing live here in the heart of the community and in the beautiful surroundings of Ballyarnett Country Park the site of Amelia Earhart's historical landing. This week long celebration includes a kids club, various workshops, films, a fishing tournament a festival of football, loads of games and music including a performance on Sunday 16th by Eoghan Quigg. On behalf of Greater Shantallow Community Arts, organisers of the 2009 Earhart Festival, we extend our warmest invitation possible to all sections of the community, visitors and tourists to our city and region to come and join with us in this wonderful celebration of all that is most positive about community life in the Greater Shantallow area of Derry. The place to be this summer! In keeping with our vow to bring the best of international and local talent to the Earhart International Festival, while ensuring we continue to make the arts and your festival accessible to all we have a small ticket price of 2.00. For further information about all the events please contact the festival office on 028 7135 7443 or email: info@gscaderry.com and check out www.gscaderry.com |
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Breathing Places - Fun-Filled Spaces @ St Columb's Park
Saturday 25th July 2009, 12pm - 4pm 'Play for a Change' are hosting a celebration day bringing children together from across the city and district to enjoy 'play' set within the context of a natural environment in St. Columb's Park. Come along and celebrate St. Columb's Park Adventure Play Environment as a Breathing Place. As a BBC 'Breathing Places Community', Derry City is home to many new breathing places, providing spaces for people and wildlife. You can sample Forest Schools and many more activities on the day including the Mad Hatters Tea Party, Bird Feeder Making with Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland, Silk Flag Making with North West Carnival Initiative, squirrel trails and guided cycle tours and get a chance to meet Barney the Barn Owl and Cyril the Squirrel. For all you younger CBeebies Green Balloon Club fans, there will be Nature Tales story telling and bug hunts. Come along and learn how to 'Do One Thing' for nature. This is a free event, with no alcohol permitted. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Julie Corry on 02871365151 or email julie.corry@derrycity.gov.uk Please note that only disabled car parking will be available to the public at St. Columb's Park House. |
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Minister announces the preferred route for A5 Western Transport Corridor
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