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The Leadership Voyage Conference in the North West
The Leadership Voyage Awards will take place on 4& 5 February 2010 in the Derry City Hotel.
The conference will focus on leading in tough times and is designed specially for sector leaders, charity chief executives, Northern Ireland Directors of UK and Ireland charities, senior staff and trustees in the third sector. In these challenging times, we believe it is essential to give leaders in Northern Ireland’s third sector space to consider future trends and developments, skills to manage the forthcoming change and inspiration and passion to lead their organisation through change.
The conference will play host to a number of renowned international speakers from the USA and Canada. These include: -Oona Chatterjee Reebok Human Rights Award Winner and Co-Executive Director of Make the Road New York, who will talk about leading a grass roots immigrant and low income rights organisation. -Patricia Thompson who is a Metcalf Innovation Fellow from Toronto, talking about the resource that needs to be most protected and developed in these tough times. -Sandy Houston, President of the Metcalfe Foundation who will give a funder’s perspective on leadership.
The conference also hear from many leading Northern Ireland figures including: -Margaret Ritchie, MLA and Minister for Department of Social Development -Jenny Irvine ARC Healthy Living -Brendan Clarke, Open College Network -Avila Kilmurray, Community Foundation NI -Seamus McAleavey, NICVA -Simon Hamilton MLA Chair of the Social Development Committee -Angela McGowan, Northern Bank Economist There will also be a chance to hear from recently appointed chair of the Big Lottery NI, Frank Hewitt.
You can read more about the conference by visiting www.conference.co3.bz An exciting new addition to the conference, marking our 25th Anniversary, is the introduction of the Voyager Awards, which will recognize the great leadership that we have in this sector as well as highlighting the significant contribution the sector makes to the economy and society in Northern Ireland. We are delighted that 4 leaders from the North West have been nominated!
We think this will be an important flagship leadership conference, and as such we are pleased to extend our members rate to all our North West colleagues ( Cost: £150 Day Delegate – 2 days; £245 Residential) We hope that having sampled the experience, you will be encouraged to join the 200 plus other 3rd Sector leaders who benefit from CO3 membership! To book a place at the special rate please contact Tracey McCreanor by email on tracey@co3.bz or tele. 028 9024 5356 |
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Help us find BT's Internet Ranger
The BT Internet Ranger of the Year Award We are looking for young people, up to the age of 16, who have used their ICT skills to help other people get online. If you know a young person who has done this, you can either nominate them or encourage them to nominate themselves. We are looking to have BT Internet Ranger award winners in each of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each winner will receive an HP laptop plus £250 worth of IT vouchers, together with a certificate. A best of the national winners will receive an additional £250 worth of IT vouchers.
BT Internet Ranger Schools Award This year, for the first time, a separate award will be made to a school or a group of schools who encourage young people, up to the age of 16, to use their ICT skills to help other people learn about computers and how to surf the internet. This is a "forward looking" award scheme to promote future activity rather than the more traditional "backward looking" recognition for work which has already been carried out. The winning school or group of schools will receive £5,000.
Deadline for applications: Friday 15th January 2010 The online application form is available at: http://www.btinternetrangers.co.uk/Awards/BTInternetRangeroftheYear/index.htm http://www.btinternetrangers.co.uk/Awards/BTInternetRangersSchoolsAward/index.htm |
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USEL (Ulster Supported Employment Ltd)
Based at 75 Strand Road in the heart of the city, USEL is the largest employer of disabled people in Northern Ireland and are committed to providing the training and development needed to expand the choice of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Each year the organisation supports over 1300 disabled people in more than 600 companies to enter and sustain paid employment through their various employment programmes. Since moving to Derry the organisation has grown significantly and now supports a growing number of disabled people in the local area including Derry, Strabane, Coleraine and Limavady.
Jo Jennings is USEL’s Employment Services Officer in Derry and works closely with the disability sector to provide the necessary advice and guidance to allow participants to enter, progress or return to employment. “We are finding an increasing number of disabled people are unaware of the help there is available to them” commented Jo. “We provide a number of employment related services ranging from training and development support to financial assistance to accredited employment related qualifications, and we would encourage anyone with a disability or health condition to call in and make use of our services.”
If you are interested in learning more about USEL’s employment programmes please contact Jo Jennings on 028 7126 8826 or alternatively by email at jjennings@usel.co.uk. |
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The Tonic Workshop - singing for your health!
Tonicity is a fresh, innovative approach to help young and old look after their health and well-being through voice work and singing. The classes and workshops are a non-threatening, powerful way of helping people connect with their emotions, develop confidence and boost their immune systems. No talent is necessary as your body reacts to sound and vibrations whether you sing in tune or not. No musical knowledge is required – our motto is “If you can talk
you can sing!” Singing in tune or out of tune has many benefits for your health and mood. Come give your body and mind a health boost, lift your spirits and have some fun, all in preparation for Christmas! A morning full of Christmas songs and carols, breathing exercises, body awareness techniques and lots of laughter will be had during the workshop. A Christmas present for the soul! No talent required!
Venue: St Columb’s Hall, Orchard Street, Derry. Date: Saturday 19th December 2009, 10am - 1pm Price: Adults: £20 / Children: £5 Adult Price includes: CD of easy voice exercises, Health Tip Sheet & 1 free ticket to Tonicity Voice and Song Weekly Classes
PLACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL BE CONFIRMED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. FOR FURTHER REGISTRATION DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT: SIOBHAN HEANEY on 07743 365 971 |
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Goal Mile Charity Walk St Stephen's Day
The annual GOAL Mile charity walk will take place at 12 Noon on St Stephen's Day leaving from the car park at Sainsbury’s Supermarket, Strand Road to Craigavon Bridge. There is no sponsorship involved, just donations from the walkers on the day. It's an opportunity to get some exercise and help those less fortunate in the Developing World. GOAL is currently working in 10 countries in the Developing World. We hope to see you there on the day. |
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians’ (A.O.H) winter film festival, which had an historical theme throughout, will end this Sunday evening, in the Criterion Ballroom, 23 Foyle Street.
An invitation has been extended to over thirty families of those killed and wounded on January 30th 1972 in Derry’s Bogside during a civil rights demonstration against internment without charge or trial and the ill-treatment of detainees which began on the previous August 9th. Other special invitations for the screening of ‘BLOODY SUNDAY’ have been accepted by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cooper, and the Irish film actor James Nesbitt, who played the central character, has been contacted. This film, written by the renowned director, Paul Greengrass, was inspired by the Derry-born author, Don Mullan, who penned the harrowing book, “Eyewitness Bloody Sunday”. The factual drama follows the civil rights leader, Ivan Cooper, through that fateful day in the history of our city. Other prominent civil rights leaders and veterans of that era have also been invited to attend.
An A.O.H. spokesman said, “This film is a remarkable account of what happened on that day, a day when the celebration of free expression turned into a terrible tragedy. All are welcome to attend this event. Screening commences at 8 p.m. and admission is free of charge”. |
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Job opportunities with Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership
Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership (BHCP) is an umbrella organisation representing a range of community organisations in the Creevagh/Springtown Wards of the City. The aim of the organisation is to provide a strategic partnership approach to responding to the needs of residents through effective services.
We are currently seeking applications for a number of vacancies:
Programme Co-ordinator (Youth Outreach) REF: BHCP/2009/PC-YO Salary Scale: (NJC 22-25) £19,370 per annum pro rata Hours: 30 hours a week Tenure: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
To work on behalf of the BHCP to support the Partnership Manager, in the effective implementation and co-ordination of the BHCP Youth Inclusion and Outreach Programme.
Essential Criteria Degree in Community Youth Work or a relevant discipline with 2 years post qualified experience. Or A minimum of 5 years continuous experience working with young people in a paid capacity.
Experience of project development and assessment, including monitoring, evaluation and measuring outcomes. Experience of line managing and supervision of a small team. The ability to work flexible and unsociable hours, as and when required.
Previous applicants need not re-apply for the above post
3 x Youth Outreach Workers (Street Workers) REF: BHCP/2009/YOW Salary Scale: (NJC 14-17) £13,245 per annum pro-rata Hours: 8 hours per week Tenure: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)
Youth Outreach Workers will work on behalf of BHCP to engage with and ascertain the needs of young people in the Ballymagroarty, Hazelbank and wider area. They will work with young people who may or may not be attracted to current provision and develop and co-ordinate a prevention/intervention programme involving young people. They will target those young people who are most marginalised in the area and create a planned, innovative response to their needs in consultation with them.
Essential Criteria A minimum of 1 years experience working with young people in a community or youth work setting. Have completed Child Protection Training within the last 2 years. The ability to work flexible and unsociable hours.
Previous applicants may re-apply for the above post.
Banking Staff -Youth Outreach Workers BHCP will also be drawing up a list of Banking Staff for the Youth Outreach Worker positions for the next 12 months. Candidates should meet the same criteria, as that outlined above.
The above criteria may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
For further information and an application pack, please apply quoting the reference number either by e-mail or in writing enclosing a stamped S.A.E. to the value of 44p to - Human Resource Team, Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership, 19 Merriman Court, Ballymagroarty Derry, BT48 0QG. Email: Brenda.bhcp@btconnect.com
Closing Date: 12 noon 8th January 2010
BHCP is an equal opportunities employer. These posts are funded by BBC Children in Need. |
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Festive fun on the Foyle reaches Christmas Crescendo
This weekend sees Derry's festive celebrations reach their crescendo with a programme more packed full of goodies than Santa's sleigh making the city the perfect spot for a weekend break to enjoy the festivities and complete your Christmas shopping. On Saturday shoppers will have a last chance opportunity to pick up a unique gift at the Walled City Market which will see stalls with a Christmas theme set up on the historic City Walls from 10 am until 6pm. Additional craft producers will be exhibiting their goods in the Piazza area of the nearby Millennium Forum where you can take refreshments and a respite from the Christmas chill. Saturday evening also sees the Grand Final Concert in the Mayor's Choral festival at the Guildhall at 8pm. Featuring a magical performance of Handel's Messiah by Codetta by the City of Derry Youth Choirs with a 30-piece orchestra and soloists, the Messiah concert is a real family Christmas tradition and is as much a part of the festive season as opening presents or the aroma of roasting turkey. For ticket information call the Forum Box office on 02871264455.
On both Saturday and Sunday afternoon (2pm to 5pm) the "Winter Woodland" in the Craft Village will be a major attraction with Victorian carol singers and themed characters such as an Ice Queen and Snow King. The Winter Woodland offers a range of family oriented interactive activities kids can make their own decorations at the Christmas workshops and listen to stories by the fireside in the Christmas Cottage. All activities in the Winter Woodland are free. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the Craft Village Harmonicity drumming circle will perform while on Friday (18th Dec) evening sees a performance from renowned Flamenco guitarist David Dryden. So why not come along after work and enjoy this unique event.
For further information on all Christmas fantastic programme of events and unique gift ideas visit www.festivetime.com |
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