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Project Funding – Questions & Answers
The Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety is calling for applications for project funding for the period 2008/2011 under the headings of: Child care, Mental health, Domestic violence & Sexual violence Two question and answer workshops for organisations considering making an application for project funding will be held at NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, at 10.00an on 3 and 4 July 2008. Representatives will be on hand to answer any queries that organisations may have when considering making an application. Please email: familypolicyunit@dhsspsni.gov.uk by 1 July 2008 if you would like to attend. |
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Big Lottery’s Safe and Well Programme
Omagh District Council in partnership with the four other Councils in the West (Fermanagh, Strabane, Derry and Limavady) and the Western Health Action Zone has successfully progressed to Stage 2 of the Big Lottery’s Safe and Well Programme to develop an initiative to reduce home accidents, fuel poverty, fear of crime and to improve the physical and mental health and well being of >65s and families with children <5. A business plan will be prepared for this initiative over the coming months and if successful at Stage 2 the project will be on the ground by May 09. A steering group is currently being established to take this initiative forward. To ensure we reach the most vulnerable in our communities and to develop capacity within communities to address the key issues within the initiative we need local community representatives to participate in the planning, development and roll out of this initiative. We are seeking 5 representatives in total, 1 from each District Council area, who have a proven track record working with/for their local community. If you are interested please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to Colette Brolly by Friday, 11 July 2008. |
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Irish Language Policy and Ulster Scots Policy – Consultation
As part of its Statutory Equality Duties under Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, Derry City Council is carrying out an equality impact assessment on an Irish Language Policy and an Ulster Scots Policy which sets out to highlight the Council’s commitment to facilitate and encourage the promotion and use of both these languages. The Council is keen to consult as widely as possible, draft policies and the consultation response questionnaire are available on http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/ |
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Healthy Homes – Free central heating and insulation package
The Northern Ireland Energy Agency manages the Healthy Homes Scheme which targets the problem of inadequate or unhealthy heating in vulnerable households across Northern Ireland. Through the scheme eligible households will be entitled to a free natural gas heating system and insulation upgrade. Households could qualify if they satisfy the following criteria: Owner occupier / Private tenant, have no heating system / solid fuel heating / Economy 7 heating Live in an area where natural gas is available (Firmus Energy or Phoenix Natural Gas must be available at their address) Have long term health problems affected by the cold (e.g. respiratory related illnesses) Some of the most vulnerable households are difficult to identify. As members of voluntary and community groups, you may be in contact with some of these households. You may even know a family member who would qualify. If you know of anyone who you think would qualify for this scheme, please contact the Energy Saving Trust advice centre on Free phone 0800 512 012 quoting Healthy Homes. |
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Engage are gathering information on projects that have been introduced around Northern Ireland to improve service provision / health and social care through stakeholder involvement. The intention is to provide a repository of practice to help others undertaking a project to take advantage of past experience. The wide variety of case studies that we aim to collate will be available on an online database www.engage.hscni.net. If you would like to submit a case study, please complete the attached short proforma. |
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New training programme for young people-"Off the Fence".
A practical two-day residential training course for Young People (14 - 16 year olds), covering how young people can tackle things like: Alcohol and Drugs, Anti-Social Behaviour, Lack of facilities and things to do, How can Young People be Real Leaders? What Will You Be doing? Team Building Exercises, Building on Your Skills and What You're interested in, Working with Conflict and how to Create Dialogue, Communicating and Getting Your Message Across, Making Groups Work, What does Your Community need? and Project Planning. This training course aims to support and inspire groups to make plans to tackle some of these issues. The course is on 17th - 18th July 2008 in Gortin Activity Centre, Co. Tyrone. Deadline for applications is Monday 30th June. Group Size: Three Young People with One Supportive Adult. A follow up course will take place in August 2008 with more young people from each group joining the process.
For further info contact: Hugh Doyle, Project Manager, Youth Participation Project,HSE West / WHSSB,1 St. Columba's Terrace High Road,Letterkenny,Co. Donegal Tel:00 353 74 91 03255 / 00 353 87 904 9179 or visit www.youthparticipation.ie | |
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Dance and Movement Summer Schemes for all ages
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company are offering summer schemes for toddlers to teens this August. From Monday 11th to Friday 15th August, there will be a Dance and Movement summer scheme for ages 5 to 12 years. Local professional dancers from Echo Echo will teach the classes in the company’s dance studio in the Waterside Theatre. The 5-7 years session will begin at 10am until 11am and costs just £20 while the 8-12 years group will be at 11.30am- 1pm and costs £30. There are discounts available for families. Also during this week, the Daring Feet summer intensive begins for ages 13-20 years. It will run from 2pm- 5pm in Echo Echo’s dance studio and only costs £25 for the full week. It is a fantastic chance to have some fun with friends or to deepen your dance training if you are thinking about a career in performing arts. Anyone interested can visit the bebo page www.bebo.com/daringfeet Lastly, Echo Echo hasn't forgotten about the little ones! There will be a parent and pre-school course from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd August at 10am. Adults can feel awkward and clumsy joining their wee ones on their own level. This course for under 5s provides a gentle and playful opportunity for mums and dads to get down, play and explore movement with their kids. For more information on any of Echo Echo's summer programme, contact the office on 028 7134 2266, email info@echoechodance.com or visit www.echoechodance.com | |
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Kids Week 2008 - free activities for children.
Kids' Week is a cross-community week-long event for primary-school-age children. They will be engaged by games, puppets, multi-media, music and dance. The aim is to give the children of our city a great first week of summer, a sense of worth and an awareness of God's love. Kids' Week is hosted in two venues across our city: Lisneal College from 1st-3rd July 2-3:30PM, and Templemore Sports Complex, from 2nd - 4th July 2-3:30PM. Admission is free. Children will only need to turn up at one of the venues or a bus pick-up location (see website) with a new permission form completed each day. Permission forms are available online: <http://www.kidsweeklive.com>. For further information contact Tim 077 2686 9761 | |
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It's been over 4 years since the last Baron Von Munchausen competition when the cream of Derry's Accomplished Liars strutted their stuff and enthralled the audience with tales of daring do and secret going on's in the back streets of this town. Reigning Champion Liar, Paul Mc Fadden of BBC Radio Foyle’s Morning Programme has rested long enough and is making a come back to defend his title. Organised by the Colmcille Debating Society the event will be held next Thursday night at 7.30pm in the City Hotel when Paul will be joined by Charlie Herron, Cathal McAnee and a mysterious guest battling it out to be the Foyle Fibber Extraordinaire. It’s a great night’s entertainment and not to be missed and tickets are selling faster than a gallon of cheap petrol. It is a great night entertainment and what’s even better is that all proceeds will be donated to the Changaro Trust to help support the building of a refuge in Kenya for street children… get along and enjoy a wonderful night’s entertainment and make a contribution to a wonderful cause….tickets are limited and priced at £10 for a great night's entertainment so book your ticket by phoning John Keaveney on 07720774247 or the Changaro Trust on 71-370989. | |
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Youth Action NI are offering young mothers aged 16-25 to take part in a Moving On Summer Programme. The young women will have the opportunity to gain the OCN Level One Award for Progression qualification plus other benefits such as, payment for any children taken care of by family members, transport costs to and from the course and an Alternative Therapy taster session. The focus of the programme will be around health and different aspects of it. There will be an information session on Wednesday 2nd July @ 10.00 am in the Junction. For further information or to confirm your place contact Julie Byron or Yvonne Roulston on 02871 318854. | |
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