Apologies for any cross posting – this E-bulletin was due out yesterday we experienced some technical difficulties!! (Some info will now be redundant)
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E-Bulletin 27 October 2009 |
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Inspire action for older people in the Derry City and Strabane Area |
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Murder Mystery Evening – “Murder In-law” with “We Dunnit Productions” |
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Do you know someone who is leading a charity, voluntary or community organisation and doing a fantastic job? Perhaps you work in, are a trustee of, or volunteer in an organisation which is being lead by someone truly inspirational? Perhaps you have used the services of an organisation whose leader is making a real difference in your community? Would you like to be able to publicly recognise the tremendous work that this individual does? Why not nominate them for a Voyager Leadership Award?
The Voyager Leadership Awards are the first ever Awards for Leaders of charity, voluntary or community organisation in Northern Ireland. There are 10 categories to choose from and from these 10 winners an overall Inspiring Leader of the Year will be selected. It’s really easy to nominate, and nomination forms together with full guidelines and criteria for each category are available at www.awards.co3.bz.
Overall winners will be presented with their awards at a ceremony on 4 February 2010 in the City Hotel, Derry. Nominations close at 2pm on 6 November 2009 so don’t leave it too late to nominate. |
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-How will Local Communities be affected by the Devolution of Policing and Criminal Justice? -How does the St. Andrew’s Agreement link into these changes.. in fact what IS in the St. Andrew’s Agreement?
Community Dialogue was successful in obtaining funding under the Special European Union PEACE III Programme to deliver a project entitled ‘Steps into Dialogue’. As well as promoting a process of Dialogue, the project is also producing a series of leaflets and pamphlets on issues which are important to local communities here. We are now launching the next two documents in this series. One is on the Devolution of Policing and Criminal Justice to Northern Ireland and the other explains the St. Andrews Agreement. Community Dialogue hopes that these Aids for Dialogue will enable a more informed discussion around two very important issues which have a direct impact on our community. The overall goal of the project is to use dialogue as a mechanism that allows people affected by the conflict to deal with and address their past and to begin to understand the views and past of others. Through this process, Community Dialogue hopes to ensure people can begin to move forward to a peaceful society together.
As well as launching these documents we also want to provide an opportunity for some dialogue around the key issues raised. We cordially invite you to take part - Sessions will take place at the following venues:
Farset International Belfast at 5.30pm on Monday 9th November The Junction Derry/Londonderry at 1pm on Tuesday 10th November Linen Green Moygashel Dungannon at 1pm on Wednesday 18th November.
Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be served at all 3 events. If you are interested in attending, please complete the attached registration form and return to: admin@communitydialogue.org or by post to Community Dialogue, LINC Resource Centre, 218 York Street, Belfast BT15 1GY or telephone Jim or Maura for more details at 028 90 351450 |
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Please note that the Community against cuts meeting which took place in Rosemount Resource Centre on Thursday mornings has been moved to Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm to accommodate those who could not attend the morning meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for tonight Tuesday 27th Oct. The purpose of the meeting is to begin the organisation of a major conference to be jointly organised by the community sector and the trade unions to oppose the cuts. It is essential that we have as broad a representation as possible involved in this conference and we urge you to ensure your groups participation from the start. |
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British Council, in conjunction with SEEDS, is seeking to recruit 30 participants from Derry/Londonderry and the North West for its Active Citizens programme. The programme is open to existing and emerging community leaders, both paid and voluntary, who are over 18 years with experience of or an interest in community activism.
The aim of the programme is to deliver skills training in intercultural understanding, project management and delivery, understanding communities and advocacy and lobbying. Participants will be grant funded to undertake social action projects of relevance to their community. Overseas visits to Kenya, Nigeria and Ethiopia will also form part of the programme to share good practice and skills with community activists in the 3 countries.
To apply for this project please complete the attached application form and return to Roisin O’Hagan, SEEDS (roisin@seeds.ie on 028 71370989.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 30th October 2009. |
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Creative Community Relations Conference 2009
The Derry City Council Annual Community Relations Conference will be held in the Waterfoot Hotel on Wednesday 28th October 2009 (tomorrow) from 10.00am to 1.15pm.
The theme for the conference will be 'Creative Community Relations'. Places can be reserved by telephoning Joanna Boyd at Derry City Council Telephone: (028) 7136 5151 or email: Joanna.boyd@derrycity.gov.uk or with Foyle Women's Information Network Telephone: (028) 7126 6291. This event is Free and lunch is included but please note that places are limited. |
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Positive Parenting This 6 week course aims to give parents a chance to take time out to work towards positive change in a supported group setting. The course covers a range of themes from managing children's behaviour, communicating with your child, stress management and child development Facilitated by Parents Advice Centre
Time/Date: 7pm - 9pm Tuesday 3rd November 2009 (every Tuesday for 6 weeks) Or 10am-12pm Wednesday 4th November 2009 (every Tuesday for 6 weeks) Venue: Pennyburn Playtrail, Racecourse Road Please telephone Jacqueline or Adrian at Greater Shantallow Area Partnership on 71358787 to book a place (This is a free programme)
Parenting Apart A 3 hour workshop aimed at parents who have separated, are separating, divorced or thinking of divorce and will provide advice and guidance on what children need to know and what parents can do to meet their needs.
Facilitated by Parents Advice Centre Date: Monday 23rd November 2009 Or Thursday 21st
January 2010, Time:
10am-1pm Please telephone Jacqueline or Adrian at Greater Shantallow Area Partnership on 71358787 to book a place (This is a free programme) |
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Inspire action for older people in the Derry City and Strabane Area
You are invited to join the Fit for Purpose team at the Derry City and Strabane Area Sub-Regional Network Workshop on Wednesday 02 December 2009, The Sollus Centre, 231 Victoria Road, Bready Village 10.00am – 1.00pm followed by lunch.
RSVP by Wednesday 25 November 2009 to Úna Mulgrew Age Concern Help the Aged NI on 028 9024 5729, una.mulgrew@ageconcernhelptheagedni.org |
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Consultation on Commissioner for Older People
The Older People’s Advocate and the Legislative Team from the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister are holding a series of consultations around Northern Ireland in November to feed into the consultation to establish a Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland as follows:
16 November - Guildhall/ Arts Centre, Derry - 11.00am to 1.00pm 17 November - Gortalowry House, Cookstown - 11.00am to 1.00pm 18 November - Old Town Hall, Ballymena - 11.00am to 13.00pm 18 November - Grosvenor House, Belfast - 7.00pm to 9.00pm 19 November - Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen - 11.00am to 1.00pm 20 November - Millennium Centre, Craigavon - 1.00pm to 3.00pm 23 November - Grosvenor House, Belfast - 11.00am to 1.00pm 23 November - The Queens Hall, Newtownards - 7.00pm - 9.00pm 24 November - Ballybot, Newry - 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Refreshments will be available at each event. Find out more at www.communityni.org/event/consultation-establish-commissioner-older-people-northern-ireland and download the consultation document at www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/index/equality/age.htm. |
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Does your project need volunteers? Maybe DARD can help
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is a keen supporter of Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) projects among its staff. It is an opportunity for team building and networking, and to make a lasting and worthwhile contribution to the local voluntary sector.
Have you got a project DARD volunteers could help with? Projects that staff have been involved with previously include: Turning an old portacabin into office space for the Foyle Cookie Company Painting and decorating rooms in Foyle Women’s Aid Preparing food and toy Christmas hampers for local charities Restoration of ‘The Quiet Garden’ – a cross community walled garden at See House in County Londonderry. Helping with the ‘Get Going’ gardening project at Leonard Cheshire Disability in Omagh
Benefits to you include getting a task completed or an activity undertaken, publicity within DARD, leading to raised awareness of the organisation, fundraising and effectiveness brought about by the donor organisation's skills, expertise and experience.
Please contact Kathryn Clarke for more information on 028 9052 4189 or email: kathryn.clarke@dardni.gov.uk |
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Maiden City Branch Guide Dogs For The Blind We urgently need two volunteer drivers in the City/ Waterside area. Volunteers should be dog lovers and car owners. Duties would include driving guide dogs and their owners to schools, Womens groups etc to give talks and to various community events for fundraising. If you can spare a few hours each week and are interested in helping please contact Bernadette by email, ber.fer@hotmail.co.uk |
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New dance and disability projects calls for participants
A new dance and movement initiative from Open Arts is offering disabled people the chance to train in dance and movement. The Luminous Soul project will run over the next 3 years and will give disabled people in Northern Ireland (aged 18 and over), a unique opportunity to train with professional disabled dancers. Over the coming year Open Arts will be running a series of free Dance Development Days in Belfast, Derry, Omagh, Ballymena and Newry for those interested in participating in the programme. Candoco Dance Company from London will facilitate the first dance development day in Belfast on Monday 30th November 2009. For more information on the project or to register to attend one of the sessions see www.openarts.net |
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Tyrone, Derry and Donegal Action invite you to a Women’s Health evening to explore: What is more important than your health? & How well do we look after our bodies? Come along and have your blood pressure checked on Monday 9th November 2009 at 7.30pm in The Cathedral Hall, Raphoe. Speaker: Nurse Sharon Stewart. If you would like to attend contact Flora or Albert. Reply by Friday 6th November, 2009 Tel: 9173747 / Email: tdaction@googlemail.com |
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Please see attachment for various jobs from Donegal County Council to include Development Officers working in the fields of Anti-Sectarianism/Anti-Racism, Travellers and the settled community. |
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Important changes to company regulation and administration
With effect form 1 October 2009, Companies Registry in Belfast has been incorporated into Companies House, which now regulates companies throughout the United Kingdom. As a result, all forms previously submitted to Companies Registry to record key events, for example the appointment of directors, or compilation of annual returns etc, have been changed to fall in line with the new legislation.
To obtain a revised form, please visit: http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/forms/formsOnline.shtml |
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Murder Mystery Evening – “Murder In-law” with “We Dunnit Productions”
Things go terribly wrong when you and friends are invited as guests to a 1920’s soiree at The Rural College & Derrynoid Centre, Draperstown on 7th November 2009. Experience the love, betrayal, revenge, humour and shock with a truly professional and hilarious performance by the “We Dunnit” Theatre Company. Solve the murder mystery over a champagne reception and delicious meal from just £49 per person. It’s the ideal opportunity for parties to enjoy a fun night out together. (Come in ordinary dress or come in 1920’s costume – it is your choice)
For further information or to book your place contact 028 796 29100 or email pauline@derrynoid.co.uk |
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