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30 October 2009

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1	Regional Food Programme re-opens
2	Investing for Health & NEA’s Annual Seminar Fuel Poverty – Improving your Health & Wellbeing
3	Secondary Schools Log on to Net Survey
4	Pilgrim Trust
5	Post Available in the Derry PFC office
6	Maydown Remembers
7	Local Stop Smoking Clinics
8	Irish History Film Festival
9	Youth Music Theatre UK – Auditions
10	Winter Waders
11	Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival

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1	Regional Food Programme re-opens The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) and Invest NI have temporarily reopened the local Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) for 2009/10. A limited amount of funding is still available after the first two tranches and DARD will be accepting applications up to 12 noon on Wednesday 11 November 2009. Any applications must be for projects that will be completed by 31 March 2010. The aim of the Programme is to promote quality regional food and to help increase its consumption by provision of financial support in five key areas namely: · Regional fairs/shows; · Information programmes; · Award ceremonies; · Seminars/ workshops; and · Market intelligence/research. State Aid restrictions mean that only agri-food groups representative of producers and/or processors who have local membership, registered charities or regional development agencies can apply. Within the last three years, the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP) has supported a wide range of initiatives which have not only promoted local quality produce, but have also led to greater collaboration across the entire local agri-food sector. An application form for funding can be downloaded from http://www.dardni.gov.uk/index/publications/pubs-dard-grants-and-funding/nirfp_2009-10.htm or obtained from: Ms Una Hollywood, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Room 516A, Dundonald House Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast , BT4 3SB Tel: 028 9052 4497 / E-mail: una.hollywood@dardni.gov.uk
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2	Investing for Health & NEA’s Annual Seminar Fuel Poverty – Improving your Health & Wellbeing Monday, 23rd November, 2009, 9:30am—1:00pm, Unison Building, 2nd Floor, York Road, York Street, Belfast. NEA NI and Investing for Health would like to invite you to the Annual Fuel Poverty Seminar which will focus on the current fuel poverty agenda. The event will provide you with an opportunity to share learning and best practice experienced across the four legacy board areas of Northern Ireland and to contribute to discussion on taking the fuel poverty agenda forward. Please see attached for further information and booking form.
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3	Secondary Schools Log on to Net Survey Ilex, the urban regeneration company in consultation with Foyle Learning Community is undertaking a survey of schoolchildren between 11 and 18 years to determine the level of access to digital media on-line. The survey will determine whether there are significant inequalities in accessing broadband in specific areas of the city and seek to gain information on use of digital services in homes across the city. It will also help Ilex compare local usage levels with those of other regions in the UK. Ultimately, the results will help inform the Regeneration Plan which is currently under way. All secondary schools in the Derry City Council area have agreed to take part in the on-line survey which will be completed during school hours. Every pupil who completes the survey will be entered into a draw and one person from each of the 15 participating schools will win a Netbook. Michael Gallagher, Ilex’s Strategy & Regeneration Manager said: “While we rely on the internet more and more for all aspects of our daily lives, access to it is not as widespread as it should be. With access you can shop on-line, surf, pay bills, manage your money, etc. Children and young people don’t just use the net for social reasons, they are increasingly relying on it to complete course work and do research. But households without access are paying more for goods and services and their children are disadvantaged. Schools are already planning for a future where all work will be set, completed and submitted on-line in a virtual learning environment. This new way of learning will be more environment-friendly and will better equip students for the world of work. Ilex’s recent Citiscope household survey found that education and training are amongst the top priorities for citizens with unequal access to the internet being highlighted as a key concern”. The survey started on October 20th and will finish on November 13th. For further information contact Mo Durkan, Ilex - 028 7126 9226 or 07917 544297.
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4	Pilgrim Trust The Pilgrim Trust supports projects that come under the preservation and scholarship (including historic building, art works, manuscripts etc) and social welfare. The grants are made via our two schemes, the Main Grant and Small Grant Funds. Main Grant Fund This fund distributes approximately 90% of our annual grant budget. Organisations can apply under this scheme for sums above £5,000. Small Grant Fund This fund is reserved for requests of £5,000 or less. Applications to this fund normally require less detailed assessment (though a visit or meeting may be required) but applicants should include the names of two referees from organisations with whom they work. The Trustees normally meet in January, April, July and October. Applications and supporting information must be received at least 6 weeks prior to the meetings. More: www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk
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5	Post Available in the Derry PFC office Administrator/Finance Officer 37 hours per week-full details and emailable application form available on www.patfinucanecentre.org New PFC Derry office-Unit B8 Rath Mor Centre, Blighs Lane, Derry, BT48 0LZ see regular updates on PFC website at www.patfinucanecentre.org
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6	Maydown Remembers Maydown Community Association are compiling a book called Maydown Remembers, we would like to ask for contributions from anyone living in the Maydown area or anyone who may have moved away but who would still like to contribute. There will be a meeting on Tuesday 10^th November in Strathfoyle Library from 10 am - 12 noon, everyone is welcome. Please find below list of weeks and activities drawn up by Maura Johnstone [Tutor] for developing the book Maydown Remembers; Week 1: Childhood Week 2: Homes Week 3: Occupations/ Working Life Week 4: Holidays/ Festivals Week 5: Society/Conventions/ Religion Week 6: War and The Troubles Week 7: Customs; Weddings (Sex Education) Wakes/ Funerals Week 8: Health, Medicines and Cures Maura would also like as many as possible of the following; Recipes, Cures, Games, Hints & Photos If you have any of the above or know were to get them please either bring them along with you or pass them on to Marie Coyle or Mary Mc Colgan. For any further information or to send contributions for the book please contact: martin.mccartney@talktalk.net Don't forget this book is for all relevant ages within Maydown to put your thoughts and memories in a book that will be read by future generations to come. This will probably be the only book of this kind that hopefully will encompass everything that has happened in the Maydown Past. So don't miss out on this opportunity to record your memories, your experiences and most of all the history of Maydown! Don't leave yourself in the position when the book is released saying I wished I had taken part in this PS anyone unable to attend due to health or other reasons please put your words in writing and pass them on to either Marie or Mary or send them to the email address above - Don't miss out!!!
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7	Local Stop Smoking Clinics Did you know that more people succeed with our Specialist Stop Smoking Clinic than with any other way. We offer a free and flexible service to anyone keen to stop smoking provided by Specialist Stop Smoking practitioners. Weekly Drop-In clinics will begin in NOVEMBER IN your local area: -Carnhill Resource Centre, Monday 6-8pm -Edenballymore Healthy Living Centre, Wednesday 12pm-2pm -Clooney Family Centre, Thursday 6-8pm & Friday 1-2.30pm -Bovalley Community Association, Limavady, Wednesday 5.30-7.30pm Helpline: 0800 9179388
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8	Irish History Film Festival You are cordially invited to an Irish History Film Festival which will run for 6 weeks, on consecutive Sundays until the last before Christmas, commencing on Sunday, November 8th @ the A.O.H. Hall, 23 Foyle Street, Derry. Screenings begins each Sunday @ 8 P.M. Sunday, November 8th: 2 documentary films: “The Day the ‘Troubles’ Began” & “We Shall Overcome” Civil Rights leaders & veterans have been invited: FREE: Reproductions of 1968 poster & badge for all in attendance. Invite your family & friends ASAP. After each screening: Question & Answer Session during informal session SANDWICH BUFFET - ADMISSION FREE R.S.V.P. rights.civil@googlemail.com
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9	Youth Music Theatre UK – Auditions YMT is the UK's leading youth arts organisation working in the field of musical theatre. It's supported by the teachers union, the NASUWT, the Department for Children Schools and Families, Youth Music and the Arts Councils of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland amongst many other organisations. Youth Music Theatre UK are delighted to offer young people pre-booking for our 2010 auditions. Auditions for young people aged 11-21 take place in January and February 2010 across the whole UK but places are limited and many sessions fill up quickly. In 2010 they will be staging at least seven incredible new musicals at some of the UK's most prestigious theatres and festivals, put together by some of the nation's very best creative teams. If you are working with young people aged between 11 and 21 who have a passion to perform, they could be exactly the organisation they're looking for. Auditions will be taking place in Belfast, Derry, Newry and Dublin. For more information: www.ymtuk.org/auditions
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10	Winter Waders Bay Road Park Local Nature Reserve – Sunday 22nd November, 2.00pm Watch the winter Birds – Did you know that the Foyle plays host to winter visitors from the Artic regions each year? The shoreline at Bay Road Park is a good spot to view these wading birds as they feed on the mudflats there. Come along to this event to learn how to spot the different birds, learn more about their lives and the wildlife habitats of the river. Meet at the marquee. Binoculars and spotting scopes will be available to use but please bring your own if possible. For further details please contact Annie Mullan, Wildlife Education Officer on 028 7136 5151 or email: annie.mullan@derrycity.gov.uk This is a free event with no alcohol permitted. Everyone is welcome.
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11	Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival Celebrate Halloween in style with the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival. With family fun days, magic shows, movies and live music, and of course the spectacular carnival parade and jaw dropping fireworks over the River Foyle, it is clear to see that this city is the place to be this Halloween! This year's event is set to take place over the next three days until Sunday 1st November 2009. As usual there will be a range of family events taking place in the build up leading up to the 31st, perfect for something to do with the kids over the Hallowe'en break. Hallowe'en Highlights: Carnival Parade, Fireworks Spooky Goings On - Tower Museum Haunted Happenings at the Workhouse Museum Creative Crafts & Halloween Hoots at Old Clondermott School Monster Mash Fun Days -Guildhall The Crazy Bear Show - Guildhall Twilight Haunting Tours Scary Derry Bus Tours Chamber of Horrors at Richmond Centre A-scarium Aquarium, Riverwatch Aquarium, Prehen Halloween Parties plus much more ... Check website for full details: www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween

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