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North West Seminar - Developing a strategic approach to meeting funding needs
St Columb’s Park House, Derry - Wednesday 8th April 2009 North-West Community Network and the Community Foundation Northern Ireland would like to draw your attention to the above event, organised jointly by the two organisations. It has been devised in response to the current challenging circumstances facing organisations in the community & voluntary sector and the changing nature of funding in general. The event will hopefully be of greatest interest and value to smaller community groups who may face the greatest challenge in modifying their approach to funding. All groups welcome – you are requested to share the event details (see attached programme) with especially smaller groups with whom you are in contact. Places are limited to 50 and filling up fast so it may be necessary to prioritise amongst groups registering to attend. If you wish to participate in this event, please register before Tuesday 31 March by contacting either Neola Nelis at the Network on 028 7127 9090 / neola@nwcn.org or the Community Foundation - Patricia Stewart or Betty McNally, tel: 90245927. Lunch is provided. |
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Derry City Council’s main Grant Aid applications are closing on 03 April 2009 at 3.00pm (late applications will not be accepted). Full information is available on the website www.derrycity.gov.uk or by contacting the Development Department on 028 7136 5151 ext: 6678/6660 |
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In a very difficult financial environment, more and more voluntary and community organisations are turning to Charity Bank to seek advice and finance, in order to help secure their future and achieve their aims. Charity Bank is a unique organisation. We are the UK’s only regulated bank which is also a registered general charity. We’re the only bank that uses our depositors’ savings purely to support charities, voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises. We have approved over £70 million in loans to over 600 organisations. While the average loan size is over £80,000, we lend from £5,000 upwards. We have made loans to every part of the third sector from community regeneration to housing, sustainable development to umbrella organisations and sport, arts and heritage to social care. We lend for buildings and land purchase and regeneration, working capital, capital investment and to bridge finance gaps until grant funding comes through. We also provide a range of deposit accounts for individuals, charities and other organisations, providing a social benefit as well as a financial return. £120,000 lent to Newry and Mourne Carers Association to help them finish renovating their Carers Centre... £12,000 lent to the Women’s Resource and Development Agency to meet pension commitments and protect their cashflow. For more information, contact Niamh Goggin, Ireland Representative, Charity Bank at ngoggin@charitybank.org Tel 02890 244179 or see www.charitybank.org |
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Causeway: British-Irish Exchange Youth Programme Contact Making Seminar
Date: Friday 17th to Saturday 18th April 2009 Venue: Novotel Bristol (www.novotel.com) Target: Youth leaders and youth workers (working directly with young people aged 13-25 years) interested in running a Causeway Youth or Contact Exchange who are looking for partners.
Aims of Contact Making Seminar: To provide contact making opportunities for youth leaders and youth workers from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. To give information about exchanges and other funding opportunities within the Causeway programme. To help participants to develop projects & ideas for exchanges with young people. To assist participants to prepare quality Causeway applications for the 1st June 2009 deadline. To provide the opportunity to learning new skills and share your experiences. Cost: There is a £40 nominal fee payable by all participants. Apart from this Causeway will cover the accommodation, food training costs and travel for all participants. Content: Participants will be brought through a series of practical activities giving them greater insight into good practice in Causeway youth exchanges. Participants will learn the basics in developing a quality programme of activities for an exchange, and how to present it in a funding application. Please send your completed application (attached) form to Sarah Nicholas at Connect Youth : sarah.nicholas@britishcouncil.org |
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The HIV Centre is keen to develop its services throughout the North West and to help with this, The Centre is hosting an HIV Information Evening in UNISON Offices (The Old Church), Clarendon Street, L’ Derry on Tuesday 31st March, 2009 from 7.30–9.30pm (Everyone welcome). This Information evening will be of particular interest to anyone working in the field of sexual health, youth work, education, community work and indeed anyone with an interest in the subject as we have engaged a number of speakers from the voluntary and statutory sectors who currently work in the field of HIV and Sexual Health including representatives from Health Promotion, GUM Clinic Services and Pharmaceutical Services as well as input from the staff at The HIV Centre itself. The evening will also allow for a question and answer session where you can have your questions put to a panel of experts and answered. If you would like further information and would like to take up the opportunity to attend on Tuesday evening, please confirm by contacting Rory on 028 90249268 or emailing: rory@thehivsupportcentre.org.uk. All welcome and light refreshments will be available. |
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CAIN
Seminar Series 2008-2009 in association with INCORE,
University
of Ulster The seminar will
take place on Tuesday 31 March
2009 at
12.00
pm followed
by light lunch |
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Search is on for the most enterprising place in Northern Ireland…
Invest Northern Ireland is searching for our most enterprising locality today via the Northern Ireland regional heat of the Enterprising Britain 2009 competition. Enterprising Britain seeks out areas of enterprise excellence from across the UK – villages, towns, cities and neighbourhoods which have embedded a culture of enterprise that supports and encourages entrepreneurs and businesses. It is funded locally by Invest NI and delivered by Ballymena Business Centre. Last year, Ashton Community Trust in Belfast was named the most enterprising place in Northern Ireland and went through to compete in the national competition in London. The organisation has been at the centre of physical and social regeneration of the area since its foundation in 1991. The Trust has renovated community buildings, attracted over £15m of inward investment and assisted regeneration. It has enabled more than 2,000 people to gain training accreditations. Enterprising Britain is free to enter and is open to all places in Northern Ireland that can demonstrate the impact enterprise has had on their community in the past two years. To download an application form visit www.ballymenabusiness.co.uk or email your contact details to melanie@ballymenabusiness.co.uk. |
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Driving Theory Test with Disability Action
Disability Action's Mobility Centre in Belfast will be running a class which will assist people with learning disabilities to pass their Driving Theory Test. The class may also take place in Disability Action's Derry Office if there are enough people interested in participating. If you, or you know someone who would be interested in the Driving Theory class, please contact Maria Hippsley on Tel:(028) 71 360811 Textphone: (028) 71 372077 Fax: (028) 71 360125 Email:mariahippsley@disabilityaction.org Web: www.disabilityaction.org |
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Volunteer Counselling with ChildLine: Whatever you do, you could do this too.
ChildLine is a 24 hour 7 day a week free telephone helpline for children and young people. The ChildLine online service, which offers callers the opportunity to engage through live chat, message boards and private inboxes, is currently being rolled out across bases nationally and will go live in the Foyle Base in September. The organisation relies on volunteers to listen and respond to those who contact the service. ChildLine Foyle is currently seeking volunteer counsellors in the dual role of telephone and online counsellors. We are looking for people who are open-minded, non-judgemental and genuinely care about children and young people. Initial training of 10 modules including counselling skills and child protection, observations and mentored shifts is offered in addition to ongoing issue based and refresher training as well as supervisory support. An information meeting will be held in the Foyle Base in April: please call Cormac Nolan, Volunteer Coordinator on 0207 456 7780, or email cnolan@nspcc.org.uk to find out more. |
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'Building Community Development Practice'
Mary Casey from Culmore is offering established or new community groups the opportunity to take part in a FREE Building Community Development Skills programme which was piloted by Rural Community Network in 2001. The programme has been delivered extensively throughout Northern Ireland. Since then. The main aims of the programme are: 1. To develop participants skills in community organising 2. To help community groups work more effectively together 3. To equip groups to work with the local community on local needs and issues.
Mary has the support of RCN (Rural Community Network) to run this programme over 6 weeks starting early April… A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! To register and/or to enquire further contact Mary Casey at Tel: 71354051 or Mob. 07896290957. |
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Support Fairtrade at Café Del Mondo in Guildhall Square
Here’s one for you? Fancy something different? Imagine delicious home baked breads, wholesome soups and full meals from a local, national and international cuisine all available in the one place morning, afternoon and evening. Café Del Mondo is now open at Guildhall Square and if you were dreaming of that bohemian coffee house atmosphere it is now here in the city. Also a full multicultural menu is available for outside catering events. All tea and coffee are fair-trade. Remember all profits are reinvested back into our organisation. For more information contact SEEDS at the One World Centre 71-370989. DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE ONE WORLD SHOP ON SHIPQUAY STREET ALL PROFITS GO TO THE CHANGARO TRUST'S STREET CHILDREN'S REFUGE IN KENYA |
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Echo Echo offer performance skills weekend workshop
Echo Echo introduces another of its ever-popular weekend workshops this spring. The company has designed a workshop based on Movement Improvisation in Performance to be held on 4th and 5th April. Created for
beginner to intermediate performers (although more experienced people are
welcome to attend), it will be led by Co-Artistic Director of
Echo
Echo Steve Batts
along with dancer/choreographer Ayesha Mailey, who each bring their own
individual style and influences to the teaching. Ayesha says: “By allowing your imagination to guide you, we’ll have the chance to dance and create together.” The Movement Improvisation in Performance weekend workshop will be held on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April in the Echo Echo Dance Studio, Waterside Theatre Derry. It costs £40 or £20 concession. For more information or to book a place on this course, contact the Echo Echo office on 028 7134 2266, email info@echoechodance.com or visit www.echoechodance.com |
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No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you, or someone you know, is in distress or despair, Lifeline is there to help you. Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to listen to you and give you the help and support you need, in confidence. We are experienced in dealing with issues such as suicide, self-harm, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety. You’ll get immediate help over the phone. If appropriate, we’ll give you an appointment for face-to-face counselling or other therapies in your local area within seven days. Lifeline can also put you in touch with follow-up services to make sure you get the best possible response to your needs. Llifeline also gives support and guidance to families and carers, concerned friends, professionals, teachers, youth workers, clergy and communities. Just call Lifeline. 0808 808 8000 - Calls are free from all landlines and mobiles |
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Saturday 28 March 2009, 11.00am-12.30pm, Ecobase, Pennyburn Playtrail, Racecourse Road. Come along to this Wildlife Gardening Workshop and learn how to make your garden more wildlife friendly. A short talk on the Derry and District Local Biodiversity Action Plan and tips on wildlife gardening will be followed by a guided tour of the Playtrail gardens, woodland and allotments. This workshop is free for anyone to attend, but booking is essential. Please contact Julie Corry, Biodiversity Officer on 028 7136 5151 or email: julie.corry@derrycity.gov.uk |
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