COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN 8th June 2007

The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net


1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs

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1.0 Network News

1.1 CN4M Strategy Group

The next CN4M Strategy Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 26th June at
the Green Fish Resource Centre from 6pm - 8pm with refreshments available at
5:30pm.

Papers for the meeting will be available shortly. For more information
please contact CN4M on 0161 234 2916.

1.2 CN4M Knowledgebank

CN4M are currently developing the knowledgebank
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&Itemid=81.
The knowledgebank has been designed to be a resource to share research,
projects and examples of best practice provided by a variety of
organisations within the voluntary and community sector.

If you have any research, projects or examples of best practice that would
be relevant to the knowledgebank please email them to Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net.

2.0 Training

2.1 Birth To Three Matters Training

The training will take place on 16th July 2007 from 9.30am - 4.00pm at the
Martenscroft Children's Centre, Manchester.

The training aims to:
Provide an opportunity for a range of practitioners to gain an overview of
the National Birth to Three Framework and begin to explore the implications
for practice in light of the early Years Foundation Stage.
Strengthen practitioner's knowledge and understanding of the particular
needs of babies and young children under 3.

If you require any further information about this course please contact
Janet Williamson on 0161 203 3200
mailto:janet.williamson@manchester.gov.uk

2.2 Out, Proud and Confident Training

This training will be taking place on 16th July 2007 from 9.30am - 4.00pm at
Ordinary Lifestyles, 2nd Floor, Victoria Mill
Miles Platting.

This course is aimed at front line workers who have limited experience of
working with young lesbian, gay and bisexual people. It will explore
homophobia and heterosexism and provide workers with practical strategies to
enable effective work.

If you require any further information about this course please contact
Janet Williamson on 0161 203 3200
mailto:janet.williamson@manchester.gov.uk

2.3 An Introduction to Performance Improvement for Development Workers
19th June Manchester
This course will introduce monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance,
strategic planning and benchmarking and participants will have the chance to
consider when each of these approaches might be appropriate for the
organisations they support. Information will be provided on services and
resources which mentors can signpost to.
Our one day courses are aimed at infrastructure workers in community,
voluntary and social enterprise organisations who may be new to their role
or have little knowledge of these performance topics.
The cost is £45 for development workers from voluntary, community or social
enterprise organisations and £149 for statutory and private organisations.
If you are interested in booking a place, visit
www.performancehub.org.uk/training to download the booking form, or contact
May Johnson, SKiLD, mailto:may.johnson@navca.org.uk.

2.4 Introduction to Intergenerational Practice workshops

This training is offered as part of ongoing work through Valuing Older
People and the Manchester Community Engagement Strategy. In the first
instance this introductory session is a half day training programme designed
for people interested in developing their understanding of intergenerational
work or working to broaden their knowledge of different types of
intergenerational projects.

The training will start with a brief overview of why intergenerational
practice is important and how it can be used as an approach to build
generational relationships and understanding. The training will illustrate
this by looking at a number of actual case studies across different areas
including the arts, raising achievement, community safety, environmental
projects and volunteering. The session will be interactive, encouraging
people to share their own experiences and thoughts.

Places will be limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served
basis. There will be 4 half day workshops run at Manchester Town Hall as
follows:

Monday 18 June, 9:30am - 12pm
Monday 18 June, 1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 27 June, 9:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 27 June, 1:30pm - 4pm

To book a place please email your name, designation, place of work, contact
details and choice of workshop to:
mailto:d.chambers@manchester.gov.uk or contact Darren by telephone: 234 3991

For more information about the Centre for Intergenerational Practice visit:
www.centreforip.org.uk

3.0 Events

3.1 Hidden Carers of Families affected by Substance Misuse
Are you concerned about someone else's drinking?
Are you concerned about someone else's substance misuse?
For your voice to be heard, your role to be recognised and your needs to be
assessed visit the Manchester Alcohol Care Management Team on Thursday 14th
June from 10am - 2:30pm at the Great Hall Manchester Town Hall.
For more information please contact Ranjeev Choundhry on 0161 223 9641.

3.2 Manchester Health Watchdog Public Meeting

Would you like to be involved in shaping health services in Manchester?

This is your opportunity to hear about our work-plan for the coming year,
receive a copy off our Annual Report and share your experiences of health
services in Manchester.

The meeting will take place on Monday 18th June 2007 from 6pm - 7:45pm at
the Mechanics Institute main hall.

For more information about the meeting contact Val Bayliss-Bridgeaux on 0161
214 3967.

3.3 Neuro Support Meetings

Bury Neuro Support - next meeting Thursday 14th June 4-6pm at Bury Parish
Church Hall (Bishop Ashton Room)
For all people with any type of neurological conditions (and/or their
carers) living in and around Bury.

Neuro Support 4 Salford - next meeting Friday 15th June 11am - 2pm at The
Neurocare Centre, BASIC, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford. For all people with
any type of neurological conditions (and/or carers) living in Salford.

These meetings provide information, support and advice plus a chance to meet
other people, relax, chat and enjoy some time out. For further information,
please contact Yvonne at Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance 0161 707
2129.

3.4 Toolkit Artists Job Club
Community Arts North West & Artsnet are pleased to invite you to attend the
very first of a monthly "Toolkit Artists' Job Club". Job Club sessions
include:
1-1 CV / job application surgeries
1-1 funding application surgeries (by prior appointment only)
Access to extensive information about local, regional & national arts
industry employment & volunteering opportunities
Info about funding available for projects
Info about various upcoming courses, seminars & conferences you can attend
Peer support & networking opportunities
Refreshments!
Drop in to the Job Club anytime between 4 & 6.30pm on Monday 25th June.
It takes place in Room A, 2nd floor, Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50
Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE.
If you would like to attend please RSVP to Adelle Robinson on
mailto:toolkit@can.uk.com or ring 0161 234 2985. Space is extremely limited
therefore priority is given to Manchester city based individuals.

3.5 Well-being, Quality of Life and LAAs

To launch the new FOR (Forum for Oldham Research) seminar series on
Wednesday 13 June 2007 at 2pm, Nic Marks, Head of the New Economics
Foundation Well-being Centre will give a talk entitled:

Well-being, Quality of Life and LAAs in which Europe's foremost expert in
the field will discuss the potential for Local Authorities and LSP partner
organisations to influence local well-being and related LAA targets. This
is a great opportunity to contribute to a debate, which is of increasing
importance to LSPs.

The event will be in the Royton Suite in the Civic Centre (Rochdale Road
Entrance) and will start at 2pm, finishing by 4pm. Nic will speak for about
40 minutes, allowing plenty time for discussion.

For further information contact Mike Franks mailto:mike.franks@oldham.gov.uk
or 0161 770 3183.

4.0 Information

4.1 Research Report - Social cohesion in diverse communities
This study explores relationships between new and established communities in
two ethnically diverse neighbourhoods, drawing on discussion groups and
one-to-one interviews with 60 ordinary residents from white British, Somali,
black Caribbean and multiple-heritage backgrounds.
The study used qualitative research methods in two ethnically diverse
neighbourhoods, Moss Side in Manchester and North Tottenham in North London
(Haringey) from March 2005 to February 2006, to explore residents'
experiences and relationships in depth.
To view the full report visit the CN4M knowledgebank
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=64&Itemid
=81

4.2 The Community Champions Fund

The Community Champions Fund is now in its final year and we will have to
stop awarding grants by September 2007.
The Community Champions Fund aims to support individuals who are, or want to
be involved in, changing their communities for the better. The Fund is
designed to support individuals to develop personally whilst stimulating
community activity, or who have ideas for encouraging greater community
activity.
A grant of £2,000 is available to a Community Champion who wishes to
undertake a project.
The deadlines for the Fund are:
- 12th June
- 8th August
If you require further information please contact Louise Daly 0161 214 0940
www.communityfoundation.co.uk

4.3 Greater Manchester Youth Network

Does your organisation need volunteers? Do you currently have volunteers
aged 16-24? Want to offer free national accreditation through Millennium
Volunteers and V?

Whether you're supporting young volunteers or looking to find some, the GMYN
team is here to help you. We can help with accrediting your volunteers aged
16-24, supporting their expenses, finding volunteer opportunities, and
promoting your own volunteering opportunities through our website and
newsletter service.

We support young volunteers across Greater Manchester and are keen to make
sure young people are aware of this exciting opportunity to gain free
accreditation and become involved with all kinds of activities. To find out
how we can support your organisation and volunteers, please contact the GMYN
team on 0161 274 3299 or mailto:info@gmyn.co.uk
http://www.gmyn.co.uk

4.4 Manchester's New Multi-lingual Carers Information

Six translators, including volunteers from Wai Yin, Himmat, Longsight/Moss
Side Community Project, and Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust,
came together to take Manchester forward in its aim to inform all carers of
the services that are available to support them.

The information allows non-English speakers to identify themselves as
carers, gives examples of services that they could be entitled to, and
provides essential facts regarding Carers Assessments.

Six of the most commonly spoken languages in the city have been recorded -
Urdu, Punjabi, Chinese, French, Arabic and Somali - giving access to
information to carers who do not speak English, and for whom language has
been a barrier preventing them from getting support services they need.

This project will be a focus point for Carers Week 2007 which takes place
next week. Please take a look at the Manchester City Council website using
the link below, where the Multi-lingual Carers Information can now be
found: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/adultsocialcare/carers/

Please send any comments through to them by mailto:carers@manchester.gov.uk.

5.0 Jobs

5.1 Education Centre Manager Vacancy

Manchester Education Resettlement Centre is an independent education centre
in Manchester for adults facing problems such as substance misuse, mental
illness or trouble with the law.

Run by well-respected charity NEARIS, the centre delivers flexible education
from a city centre premises, and an extensive outreach programme of sessions
in local hostels and probation offices. We are seeking a skilled manager
with ideas and drive, to manage the work of the centre over the coming
years. This role would give the postholder the opportunity and freedom to
develop this thriving education and information/advice service, in order to
meet the needs of hard-to-reach adult learners.

NEARIS is willing to consider of secondment to this position for a minimum
of two years.

Salary £29-31k, 35 hrs/week

Application deadline - 25 June 2007

Download application and background information from www.nearis.com, or
phone 0161 834 1661.

Registered charity no. 1017467

5.2 Environmental Prisoner Out Working Manager

This post is based in Preston working 35 hours per week, salary £23,269 -
£31,126

BTCV is the UK's leading practical conservation charity working with people
from all sectors of the community in positive action to improve the
environment.

BTCV needs an experienced and enthusiastic individual to develop a programme
of prisoner involvement in environmental skills training and practical
environment conservation.

For an application pack please mailto:recruitment@btcv.org.uk or call the
recruitment line on 01302 572257 quoting ref EPOW. The application form and
job description can be downloaded from the website www.btcv.org

Closing date 25th June 2007.

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