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NWCN E-Bulletin 10 April 2008 |
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working to create a genuinely participative democracy |
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Public Meeting for Community Activists, Representatives & General Public, 8pm, Wed 16th April 08 (Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry)
An open invitation is being issued by Sinn Féin to a public meeting in Derry’s Guildhall to community activists, representatives of the community & voluntary sector and the wider population.
Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the April 1998 Good Friday Agreement, this event is for people to raise issues and concerns with local representatives and Government Ministers and marries with the party’s aim to make government more accessible.
In working to ensure equality for especially the marginalised and neglected in society, Sinn Féin representatives said: “Your sector and the people you work with and represent are a vital constituency that we need to hear from and listen to.”
The opportunity is being out there for anyone to come along and put questions, make suggestions, lobby and influence on behalf of those we represent.
Attendance will include: Gerry Adams MP MLA Sinn Féin President, Martin McGuinness MP MLA Deputy First Minister, Caitriona Ruane MLA Minister for Education, Martina Anderson MLA Policing Board Member, Raymond McCartney MLA, Bairbre de Brun MEP and Donegal County Councillor Padraig McLochhlainn. | ||||||||||||||||
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Nominations Sought for Community Representative on Investing for Health Partnership
In September 2002 the Western Health & Social Services Board established an Investing for Health Partnership, comprising of 30 members, drawn from the Voluntary, Community, Statutory and Private Sectors.
The Partnership recognises the work and contribution of other partnership entities and has representatives drawn from the Health Action Zone, Health and Social Services Council, HSS Trusts and Local Strategy Partnerships.
The vision of the Western Investing for Health Partnership is: 'Healthier, Happier, Longer Lives for All' and the Mission Statement is: 'To inspire and lead people to work together for positive living'.
The efforts being made by the Partnership to engage with the community, to consult with its statutory, public and private sector partners reflects a commitment to ensure the WIFH Partnership adds value and becomes a distinctive force for change in the Western Area.
Due to a recent resignation, a vacancy has arisen for a new Community Representative from the Derry~Londonderry area to join the partnership. Please see attached for a simple nomination form which must be returned by 25 April 08 to: Brendan Bonner IfH Manager WHSSB 15 Gransha Park Clooney Road Derry BT47 6FN
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From Here to Where? - Making connections for Youth Participation, A Dialogue and Learning Event 29th - 30th Arpil 2008, Jackon’s Hotel, Ballybofey, Co.Donegal, Ireland
From Here to Where? will begin with lunch at 12.00pm on Tuesday 29th April and finish with lunch on Wednesday 30th April.
The Youth Participation Project (YPP) is a cross-border initiative that is facilitating youth participation and real change in the planning and design of health and social care services. The YPP is a unique and innovative model of meaningful youth participation, which is committed to partnership working and has the potential to be replicated throughout the island of Ireland.
The event is aimed at anyone who is working with children and young people and who is interested in learning more about youth participation practice. The event is targeted across the statutory, community, voluntary, and academic sectors. Young people will be presenting and assisting, but the event is primarily targeted at adults. Fee Residential €200 Non-residential €150 Delegates from the community and voluntary sectors with limited resources should contact us with a view to discussing their needs for a reduced rate for this learning event.
For Bookings Contact: Storm Project Management Canal House. Lr Main St. Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland Tel: +353 (0)74 91 02107 Fax: +353 (0)74 91 68660 Email: info@stormpm.com
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Introduction to Health Promotion Course 21, 22 & 23 May 2008 Foyle New Horizons
This is a three day course that addressed the basic concepts of health promotion and health promotion practice.
This course is targeted at practitioners in the community, voluntary and statutory services who have a role as health promoters.
No charge for this course.
Refreshments will be provided Lunch will be provided
Duration
2 Days 9.30 am - 4.30 pm 3rd day 9.30am – 1.30pm Full attendance is essential.
If you are interested in attending please contact Sandra Guy, Health Promotion Department, Maple Villa, Gransha Park, L’Derry on or before 2 May 2007.
Tel: 028 7186 5127 Fax: 028 7186 5128
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Western Equality & Human Rights Forum - NI Community Relations Week
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Workshops:
The workshops will give participants an understanding of: Diversity in our communities and workplaces. The reality and impact of difference in the community/workplace Practical skills for response to difficult/new situations.
Facilitators: Diversity Workshops: Christine Rodgers (Christine is Senior Community Relations Officer for Omagh District Council). Cultural Awareness: Maria Ellis and Anita Mukhergee (Project Officer and Chairperson of Women of the World, Enniskillen).
Target audience: These workshops are primarily for health staff, but are open to anyone with an interest in this area. Staff from other Public Authorities are welcome to attend as well as staff and volunteers from voluntary and community organisations.
A light lunch will be provided.
For details of workshops including how to book, contact (by 21st April 08): WEHR Unit Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital Tel. 028 8283 5278. Email: equality.admin@westerntrust.hscni.net
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Legacy of the Troubles Research Project
Researchers from the departments of Psychology at the University of Limerick and Queens University Belfast are conducting a major research project entitled “The Legacy of the Troubles”.
The study is investigating the experience people have had of the troubles in Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic. It looks at how the troubles have influenced people's lives and their views of the community to which they belong and the ‘other’ community.
One core area of the research involves interviews with individuals with differing levels of experience of the troubles. The interviewers ask questions about living in Northern Ireland and the border counties during the troubles and about the ways that people coped with the stresses from those times up to the current day. It you know anybody who would be interested in taking part in these interviews, which should last about an hour, please contact Alison Jeffrey in the School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast:
Alison Jeffrey School of Psychology Queen's University Belfast David Keir Building 18-30 Malone Road BELFAST BT9 5BP
Tel from Northern Ireland: 028 9097 5651 Tel from the Republic: 048 9097 5651 E-mail: a.jeffrey@qub.ac.uk
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Community Relations Week is an annual event co-ordinated across Northern Ireland by the Community Relations Council (CRC). Every year there is a strong local programme for CR Week within the Derry City Council area and this year is no exception. With approximately 30 wide-ranging events held locally we hope that everyone will find something of interest to them to attend. A full programme of events will be e-mailed and posted to local Community Groups in the near future, but this e-mail is to invite representatives from your organisation to attend the CR week launch as follows:
CR Week and ‘Are we there yet?’ Campaign launch Date: Monday 21st April Organisers: Derry City Council CR & the Good Relations Focus Group. Time: 11.30am – 1pm Venue: The Guildhall Detail: A launch of the ‘Are we there yet?’ campaign for Community Relations Week in the local council area in partnership with a wide range of local Community Relations and Ethnic Minority Community organisations. A packed interactive launch with music, poetry and much more! (light lunch included)
We would also like to bring to your attention a number of free workshops during Community Relations week which are currently open for registration:
Williamite Exhibition and Community Relations workshops by the Orange OrderVenue: Workhouse Museum, Waterside Launch: Monday 28th April 10am (all welcome) Free workshop: Wed 30th April 2-4pm Organiser: Community Relations Officers Derry City Council Detail: Exhibition and workshops to create better awareness and understanding about the history and traditions of the Orange Order.
‘Our Present Past’ - Tower Museum Good Relations Workshops and tours. Venue: Tower Museum Date: Tue 29th April 2pm – 4pm Detail: A free opportunity to visit the Tower Museums interactive Good Relations programme Our Present Past’. Examine the complexities and ironies of our local history through a tour and interactive ‘hands on’ activities.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in signing up for any of the workshops please contact: Sue Divin and Carol Stewart Community Relations Officers, Derry City Council sue.divin@derrycity.gov.uk carol.stewart@derrycity.gov.uk tel:028 71345160
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Bank Staff Needed to support Adult Education Programmes (BHCP)
The post of crèche assistant will assist the leader with the development and implementation of a programme for children under 5 while their parent/carer attends an Adult Education course.
Essential criteria
The successful candidate will support work with Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership Adult Education Programme.
For further information, including a job description please send a SAE (44p postage) to -
Michelle McGinn Ballymagroarty Hazelbank Community Partnership 19 Merriman Court Ballymagroarty Derry BT48 0QG Or email – carol.bhcp@btinternet.com
Closing date for applications is Friday18th April 2008 at 12:00 Noon.
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Do you want to stand up for Human Rights?
Come to the NEW Amnesty Youth Group for the Derry Area Saturday 19 April at 2pm (and then the third Saturday of every month at The Junction, Bishop Street, L’Derry)
You can help to: Stop Violence against Women Respect Refugees Control the Arms Trade Stop Corporate Abuse End the Death Penalty Close Guantanamo
What Amnesty Youth Groups Do…. > put on stunts, plays and performances to raise awareness > challenge attitudes to violence against women > campaign against torture in the ‘war on terror’ > counteract media myths about refugees and asylum seekers > send appeals on behalf of people who are wrongly imprisoned > organise collections, gigs and sponsored sports to raise money for Amnesty > put on conferences where young people can talk about rights > write to governments to ask them not to execute people > invent new ways to promote and protect everybody’s human rights
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Cross Border Workshops on Health Inequalities
The CAWT Health Inequalities Project aims to work with existing bodies to improve the Health experience of people who have a health disadvantage living in the border region. Health Inequalities are differences in people’s health between geographical areas and between different groups of people - why is this?
Do you want to find out more about health inequalities in your area and how they impact on people’s lives?
Do you want to hear about good practice in other areas and discuss this with colleagues from both sides of the Border?
Do you want to have your say on how we can work together to tackle health inequalities?
If yes, than register to reserve a place immediately at one of the following workshops:
Tuesday 20th May 2008 ~ Manor House Hotel, Enniskillen Thursday 22nd May 2008 ~ Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny Thursday 29th May 2008 ~ Armagh City Hotel, Armagh
All workshops will take place between 9.30am - 1.00pm, followed by lunch Who should attend? • Anyone working to improve the health and well-being of people • Anyone working to reduce inequalities within the CAWT region • Anyone interested in cross border health inequalities
We are keen to have representatives from across the Statutory / Public sectors and from Community & Voluntary sectors, including community workers and Volunteers.
For further information or to register a place, please contact: Miss Tracey Haughey by Tuesday 15th April 2008 Email: traceyha@shssb.n-i.nhs.uk Tel: +44 (0) 28 3741 2480/2499
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