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“Bordering on the Possible – Where is cross border work going?” |
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“Bordering on the Possible – Where is cross border work going?”
Community Dialogue and Donegal Community Workers Co-op are organising a joint event on cross border work within the community and voluntary sector entitled, “Bordering on the Possible – Where is cross border work going?
The event aims to explore the issues facing groups in engaging in this area of work by addressing a number of key questions: What are the key issues relating to cross border work? What has cross border work achieved on the ground? What are the social and economic implications arising from this work? What impact has cross border work had on peace building?
The programme will take place at the Junction, Bishop Street Derry, Friday, March 12th at 11 am with lunch provided afterwards at 1 pm.
If you wish to attend this event, please contact either Community Dialogue or the Community Workers Co-op
2nd Floor, Riverfront House LINC Resource Centre Pearse Road 218 York Street Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Belfast BT15 1GY Tel: 00353 749128792 Tel: 02890 351450 E: francineblachebreen@cwc.ie E: admin@communitydialogue.org |
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Volunteer Development Agency ‘Volunteering in Organisations On-line Survey 2010
This on-line survey, being carried out by NICVA and Copius Consulting on behalf of the Volunteer Development Agency, is funded by the Department for Social Development and the information collected will be used to facilitate the delivery of the forthcoming Volunteering Strategy.
The Volunteer Development Agency is the centre of expertise for the promotion and development of volunteering in Northern Ireland and provides support, information and training on volunteer management, child protection and working with voluntary management committees. For more information see www.volunteering-ni.org.
You can directly access the survey on-line by following this link – it should take no more than 5 minutes to complete - http://nicva2.org/surveys/index.php? sid=68896
All organisations returning a completed questionnaire will be entered into a free draw to win a Volunteer Development Agency training course up to the value of £100 anytime in the next 12 months. The draw will take place in March. We greatly appreciate your assistance with this very important piece of work.
We would be grateful if you could complete the online survey before Friday 26 February.
If you require any additional information about this survey please contact Stephen Bloomer in the NICVA Research Unit using one of the following methods: Tel: 028 9087 7777 / Email: stephen.bloomer@nicva.org NB. All information provided to us in the survey will be treated in the utmost confidence. |
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Community Change tendering and procurement workshop
This workshop is suitable for anyone who may be involved in writing, completing, pulling together a tender application or Terms of Reference. The workshop should benefit your organisation by increasing your chances of being successful with a competitive bid or tender.
The workshop will be delivered from 10.00am to 4.00pm as follows: 3 March 2010 - Weavers Court Business Park, Belfast 9 March 2010 - Ballybot House, Newry (in partnership with Confederation of Community Groups) 25 March 2010 - City Hotel, Derry (in partnership with North West Community Network)
The cost: £30.00 for Community Change members, £40.00 for non-members from voluntary or community groups and £60.00 for Government/Statutory Departments. There will be a cancellation fee for non-attendance. “Membership of Community Change is free and you can sign up by visiting: www.communitychange-ni.org/membership.html”
For more information and to register for the Derry event please contact Neola at the Network on 028 7127 9090 or email neola@nwcn.org or Phillip on 028 9023 2587 or email: phillip.rankin@communitychange-ni.org. |
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Tender opportunities from The Playhouse (X2)
The Playhouse are seeking Tenders to: 1. Evaluate The Theatre of Witness Programme in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 2009/ 2010.
Upon receipt of the documentation please acknowledge receipt of same by contacting the office. Prices should be stated as an all in price excluding V.A.T but with V.A.T. stated separately, if applicable. Final date for submission of completed tenders is 5.00pm on Friday 26th February 2010, a hard copy and electronic version of the tender is required.
The Playhouse are seeking Tenders to: 2. Compose an Original Music Score for a Theatre of Witness Production in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 2010.
Upon receipt of the documentation please acknowledge receipt of same by contacting the office. Prices should be stated as an all in price excluding V.A.T but with V.A.T. stated separately, if applicable. Final date for submission of completed tenders is 5.00pm on Friday 12th March 2010, a hard copy and electronic version of the tender is required.
To receive a Tender specification and documentation for both tenders or for further information please contact: Miss. Nicky Harley, Programme Co-ordinator, The Playhouse Theatre of Witness programme, The Playhouse 5-7 Artillery Street, Derry/ Londonderry, Northern Ireland T +44 (0) 28 7126 8027, F +44 (0) 28 71 26 1884, Email to nicky@derryplayhouse.co.uk |
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Market Research for St Columb's Park House
My name is Donna Marie Duddy. I am a 3rd year student from the University of Ulster, who is carrying out marketing research for St Columb's Park House to benefit not only my degree coursework, but also to benefit the marketing strategy of St Columb's Park House. I would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes of your time to complete this questionnaire I have attached to this email. In order for the research to be valid I am requesting that all responses are returned by the 1st March 2010, to ensure I can evaluate all responses.
Confidentiality will be adhered to as part of research ethical obligations, however in compliance with my role as Business Marketing student currently placed at St Columb's Park House, I may be required to share data responses with appropriate parties.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for you co-operation, and participation with this questionnaire Donna Marie Duddy, University of Ulster (Magee Campus), 3RD Year Student On Placement: St Columb's Park House - Contact Number: 02871343080 |
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Thursday 25
February 2010, 12 noon -
2pm @ The North West Business Complex, Skeoge Industrial
Estate,
Are you the founder of a community organisation or social enterprise that could use £15,000 and tailored guidance to grow? If so, come along to a light lunch with our Level 2 Development Manager, Ciara Brennan for a chat. Ciara will be able to advise and support you in making your application to UnLtd. It will be a group discussion setting, with time available at the end for further 1:1 advice.
Please confirm your attendance by e-mailing janebrysn@unltd.org.uk Or call Ciara on 028 9024 4007 for an informal conversation. Before attending, please ensure you meet our Level 2 criteria, available now to download at www.unltd.org.uk
UnLtd is registered charity, number 1090393 and our company registration number is 4180639. The Millennium Awards Trust was endowed by the Millennium commission with a National Lottery grant of £100 million as a permanent source of grants for individuals throughout the United Kingdom to develop their own skills and talents and to contribute to the community. |
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Coming soon to Derry~Londonderry: New Waterside Greenway
What is the Waterside Greenway? -It will connect communities in the east and west of the city to the new Peace Bridge -A 4km traffic-free path along east bank of River Foyle -Suitable for people pushing buggies, using wheelchairs, walkers and cyclists -Work set to begin in 2009, with the route open in 2011 -It’s been made possible following Sustrans’ Connect2 £50million win as voted for by the public in the UK’s largest lottery competition in December 2007
What will this new path provide? -It will provide a tranquil, convenient and direct route linking to the Peace Bridge, the bus station, city centre and regeneration spaces at Ebrington and St Columb’s Park. -Its traffic-free and a healthy way to get to where you need to go for daily journeys to work, to school and the shops. -When its open it will complete a network of traffic-free routes around the River Foyle -Walking and cycling is healthy, fun and independent!
Sustrans/Derry City Council would like as much community engagement/input as possible and therefore you should contact Sustrans/Derry City Council direct with any comments/questions about the scheme.
Contact: Wendy Mackey, Administrative Assistant, Sustrans, c/o Derry City Council, Level 4 - Engineer's Dept 98
Strand Road,
Derry BT48 7NN
Sustrans’ Connect2 is transforming local travel in 79 community’s UK-wide. By building new crossings over busy roads, railways and rivers and linking these into walking and cycling networks, Connect2 will enable many millions of people to travel on foot and bike for the local journeys we all make every day. To find out more about Sustrans’ Connect2 visit www.sustransconnect2.org.uk |
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Expect the unexpected with Echo Echo performance
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Steve Batts is performing a collaboration with international dancer Shahar Dor this Sunday 21st February at 6pm in Echo Echo’s dance studio in The Waterside Theatre, Derry. Steve and Director of Artness, Shahar have worked and performed together periodically since 2000 including projects in Israel with Improbiza and in Ireland with Bed of Roses in Portadown. Both men have a reputation for fearless improvisation so Echo Echo warns audiences to expect the unexpected.
The duo will spend a week in the Echo Echo Dance Studio in Derry exploring and creating- with neither dancer knowing what will happen. Batts and Dor will then perform the material in a movement and image-based theatrical piece called Identity Parade.
Performance is on Sunday 21st February at 6pm in the Echo Echo Dance Studio and entry is £3 per person.
For more information, visit the Echo Echo website www.echoechodance.com and the facebook page which will be updated with rehearsal images and videos throughout the week prior to performance. Alternatively, contact Sarah or Ailbe in the Echo Echo office on 028 7134 2266. |
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Free Health MOT for the community
Health Checks include Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes & BMI
Date: Tuesday 23rd February 2010 Time: 6pm - 8.30pm Venue: Greenhaw Primary School, Carnhill
For more information contact the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership on 71358787 |
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I have a stair-lift that is no longer of any use to a client as she is in residential care. She has asked me to try and find 'a good home' as it is just about to be removed to the skip before her house goes on the open market. Anyone who is interested should contact: Ian G. McCarter, Partner Babington & Croasdaile, 9 Limavady Road, L'Derry, BT47 6JU.
Email: ian.mccarter@bcsolicitors.net / Tel: (028) 7131 0600/7134 9531 / Fax: (028) 7134 5785 |
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Give it up for the Trócaire FAST on 4th & 5th March This year the Trócaire FAST is a little bit different. You don’t have to give up food (tho’ you can if you prefer). You can give up anything you want for 24 hours – your phone, your i-pod, your laptop, TV, football, shopping or even a bad habit. Just get your friends to sponsor you for doing it! Trócaire’s work in Bolivia, the poorest country in South America, is being highlighted for the FAST. Many Bolivians live on less than $1 a day, in harsh conditions where they are vulnerable to exploitation. So, no matter how big or how small the amount of money you raise for Trócaire, it will make a huge difference to the life of poor families and children there. Why not get together with your friends, think of new and exciting ideas to raise money? You won’t regret it! Call Trócaire now on 02890 808030 or 02871 357288 to order a sponsorship pack. Or order on-line at http://www.trocaire.org/fast/order-a-fast-pack |
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