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Community Leaders trip to Boston 2008

This is an opportunity coming up for people who are either working or involved on a voluntary capacity with Community Organisations to travel (all expenses paid to Boston, U.S.A) for app 3 weeks.  It is aimed at looking at Community issues e.g. poor housing, gang violence, drug/alcohol abuse etc etc and bring knowledge back to our Communities on how for example the Americans are dealing with these issues. 

The Community Leaders will also mentor the 18 participants on the Estates Management to Boston Wider Horizons Programme.  The overseas phase will be in September, costs covered will include accommodation, insurance, travel, flights etc.  For anyone working within a paid capacity they will need to clear the time off with employers.  However in light to what these individuals will be bringing back to their local communities it is a small price to pay.

Programme 2008

Leaders

Ø       Six Leaders in Total

Ø       Currently working with a resident’s group/community association in a paid or voluntary capacity.  They must be actively involved in work on the ground in leadership/supervisory/advisory role.  The group must be based in and working with issues around ‘social housing’ needs

Ø       In a position to bring new ideas forward within their group/community

The Programme

Ø       Act as a mentor to the trainees during the pre departure phase particularly during residentials (2 residentials)

Ø       Opportunity to complete the ‘Working in the community’ Level 2 certificate

Ø       Able to contribute to and support discussions/learning during pre-departure phase

Ø       Spend 3 weeks shadowing a community based leader based in a ‘non profit’ voluntary organisation in Boston U.S.A.

Ø       Take part in other organised programme activities whilst in Boston.

Anyone interested should contact Diane Wilson at Tyrone Donegal Partnership immediately as I imagine the two remaining places will go very fast!!

Diane can be contacted at 048 822 50962 or email d.wilson@tyronedonegalpartnership.org

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Annual Colmcille lecture at Tower Museum TONIGHT

Derry City Council's Heritage and Museum Service would like to invite you to attend the Annual Colmcille Lecture on 9 June 2008 at 7pm at the Tower Museum.

This is an evening programme which will include presentations from Dr. Brian Lacey, former Head of the Heritage and Museum Service of Derry City Council and current CEO of the Discovery Programme. The lecture is titled 'Medieval Columban Pilgrimages in Donegal and Derry'. The lecture will look at specific pilgrimage routes in Glencolumbkille, Gartan and Derry.

If you would like to attend this event please call the Tower Museum on 028 7137 2411 or email museums@derrycity.gov.uk

This is one of the many exciting exhibitions that the Heritage and Museum Service will be running over the summer months. For more information on this and other exhibitions why not visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/museums .

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 ART THERAPY INFORMATION DAY

Will take place on:

Wednesday 25^th June 2008

2 pm – 4 pm

WAVE Trauma Centre,

26 – 28 Bishop Street

L’Derry

Tel:  028 71266655

If your organisation would be interested in this service, it would be great to see you there.  In order to have an idea of numbers, I would really appreciate it if you could contact me to confirm your attendance.

Nicola Warrington State Registered Art Therapist

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10^th Anniversary Annual Fundraising Training Convention

26 June 2008

Ramada Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge

Belfast

The Annual Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland Awards will take place on the day.  Closing date for all nominations is Friday 6^th June 2008.

To register your place at the Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland Annual Convention

Phone Siobhan, 07790033973

Email northernireland@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

Register on line www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

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SOLE PURPOSE PRODUCTIONS THEATRE LAB 12

Are you working on a theatre, film or radio script and would like to experiment with it, see it 'stood up'? Then come to Theatre Lab 12.

The Theatre Lab is a place where writers with drama scripts for stage, film, radio or tv or can try out their work in a creative environment. An active, 'on the floor' event, with actors associated with Sole Purpose Productions reading in the parts, Theatre Lab 12 will be convened by Patricia Byrne, artistic director of Sole Purpose Productions and film maker, Anne Crilly.

Patricia Byrne’s funky fairytale Snow White - The Remix has just finished a successful tour of Northern Ireland and her play on domestic violence, Don't Say A Word, will be staged at this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Anne Crilly is the writer and director of the award winning short film Limbo and she lectures in screenwriting at the University of Ulster.

Writers send extracts to Sole Purpose Productions, who photocopy them for distribution on the day. A maximum of three typed pages in advance of the day, including a five-line synopsis, gets you into the Lab.

THEATRE LAB 12 will take place in St Columbs Hall on Saturday 14th June 2008 in the Main Bar, 10am - 4.30pm. If you are interested in participating in the Theatre Lab contact Sole Purpose Productions, St Columbs Hall, Orchard Street, Derry Londonderry BT48 6EG, on 028 71 279918, or email solepurpose@mac.com

Book early, as places are limited. Priority will be given to people who have not attended a THEATRE LAB before. There is no cost to participants. 

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DERRY CITY COUNCIL – SUMMER CAMPS

Want your kids school holidays to be filled with loads of activities and non-stop fun?

Whether your children are interested in Soccer, Judo, GAA, Swimming or Multi Sports there is something on offer for everyone this summer at one of Derry City Council’s summer camps.

Throughout the months of July and August Derry City Council’s Development Department will be running a series of summer camps in numerous venues across the city.

Offering incredible value for money these camps are aimed at boys and girls aged 6+ and are structured to  ensure an activity packed week with the emphasis on learning new skills, group participation and team playing within a fun, enjoyable, safe and positive learning environment.

Each camp is staffed by fully qualified instructors.

For further information visit www.derrycity.gov.uk/summergroups