COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN 29th 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 Communications Working Group

One of the action points from the CN4M Away Day was to set up a
Communications Working Group to look at some of the following topics:

Making the network easier to understand
Using plain English; language that is fit for purpose
Setting up an induction and buddying system
Better communication within the Network

The first meeting of the working group will take place on Monday 9th July
from 10am - 12pm at the Greenfish Resource Centre. The meeting will be
primarily centred around determining the terms of reference of the working
group and how often the group should meet etc.

Please contact Cath Taylor if you can attend this meeting or would be
interested in further information.
mailto:catht@cn4m.net 0161 234 2920

2.0 Training

2.1 Learning Together - The Scarman Trust Manchester Workshops

Over the past months The Scarman Trust Manchester have talked to many groups
about the services they offer; based on what the groups said they are making
changes to their training programme.

For the next 6 months they are going to be running more 'Learning Together'
workshops tailor-made to groups' needs and a bit less of the structured
training. These will be shorter more informal relaxed sessions run by their
experienced development workers and other expert partners.

If your group would like to do some "Learning Together" please contact us
The Scarman Trust on 0161 839 2613 or mailto:manchester@thescarmantrust.org

3.0 Events

3.1 Respect Workshop

There are still a few places on the Respect Workshop on Friday 5th July at
Friends Meeting House, 10:15 -12pm (lunch included).

The meeting will be looking at Safer Neighbourhoods and putting into context
what is, how it affects us, and how we can get involved within the
structure. Lee Berry from Manchester City Council will be on hand to talk
through the topic in detail and answer any questions you may have.

As ever, it's an open-forum event and your chance to clue-yourselves-up!

If you are interested in attending, please contact Steph on 226 7186.

3.2 Cross Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health
Eastern Pearl Conference Centre, Manchester on 5th September 2007 9:30 am -
4:30 pm

Mental health care in the UK is embedded in Western science and medicine,
which has historically been characterised by social exclusion and
inequality. Mental health and illness are socially and culturally
constructed. How appropriate is it to transfer western psychiatric diagnosis
and treatment models onto an increasingly diverse UK population? How can we
develop mental health services within both the voluntary and statutory
sector that respect different cultural understandings? How can we foster
closer working relationships between both sectors?

This conference will attempt to explore the diverse effects of culture and
society on mental health, mental illness, and mental health services. It
will also encourage the exchange of different perspectives, ideas and
practical suggestions to make our services more culturally competent.

The programme is available on http://www.freewebs.com/nitecuk/

3.3 Voluntary and Community Sector Mental Health Training & Networking Event
The event will take place on Friday 6th July 2007 from 9:30am - 4pm at St
Thomas Centre Ardwick Green. The event will include workshops on
computerised therapy and tranquilliser support.
For more information or to book your place please contact John Butler on
0161 834 9823 or mailto:john@macc.org.uk

3.4 Manchester Deaf Centre Open Day

The open day is taking place on Wednesday 4th July 2007 2pm - 7pm

There will a variety of stalls, presentations and workshops.

Refreshments will be available throughout the event - everyone welcome

For more information please text/call 0161 273 3415


3.5 Boggart Bikers Family Fun Day - Sunday 1 July - 1.00 - 4.00pm

A Family Fun Day with a difference taking place at Boggart Hole Clough.
Dust off your cycles (one wheel, two wheels, three or four - it does not
matter). Bring your cycle and the childrens and join in the fun.

There will be family races, and the Wheels for All Cycles will be available
for people with disabilities to join in the excitement as well. If your bike
has a puncture or needs new brake cables - do not worry - a group of
dedicated volunteers from Lakeside Cycles in Bury, have offered to carry out
minor repairs.

Refreshments will be available, as well as information stalls. You can even
enjoy a manicure for a donation to the NSPCC - books for children will be
available for purchase at very reasonable prices, as well as Kite Making and
the Wardens will be there with the electronic cars for all enthusiasts.

3.6 Free Citywide Consultation Event

CSN Manchester Alcohol Strategy 2008-11 Consultation Event. Friday 13th
July, 10am-3pm at The Manchester Conference Centre Weston Building Sackville
Street Manchester M1 3BB

Conference Overview: With nearly 7 million Britons drinking too much
alcohol, we are rapidly in danger of seeing an inevitable decline in the
nation's health, culture and levels of safety. Manchester has made
significant progress since the launch of its 2005 Alcohol Strategy; however
there is still work to be done if we are to tackle alcohol misuse.

Building on the foundations of existing partnership work, this consultation
event will bring together leading practitioners from across the city for a
genuine opportunity to contribute to the development of the Manchester
Alcohol Strategy 2008-11 and help inform local action.

This free event is booking only (maximum capacity 100). For further
information please contact CSN on 0161 226 7186.

4.0 Information

4.1 DigitALL - Digital Mentoring Project

Volunteers Needed! On Tuesday July 3rd 2007 from 11am -1pm at Women's
Electronic Village Hall, Ada House, Thompson Street

Timebank would like to invite all over 45's (male and female) to come along
and give them some feedback on marketing ideas. A lovely lunch will be
provided!

Please mailto:sara.burnham@timebank.org.uk if you want to attend.

4.2 Latest Funding for Voluntary and Community Groups in the City of
Manchester

CN4M Grants - Does your project fit the following criteria?

Reduce barriers which prevent people getting a job
Deliver skills and knowledge
Encourage co-operation in communities
Improve the quality of life
Provide value for money

Application packs are now available for the new grant fund from the
Community Network for Manchester

The closing date for applications to CN4M Grants is Friday 27th July 2007 at
4pm
Grants can range from as little as £50, up to a maximum of £3000

For an application pack and further details please contact the CN4M Team on:
0161 234 2905 or mailto:grants@cn4m.net

Applications can also be downloaded from the CN4M
website:http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203

CN4M Office: The Green Fish Resource Centre, 46 - 50 Oldham Street,
Manchester, M4 1LE

4.3 RNIB Campaign Alert - Recent ruling puts the sight of 20,000 people per
year at risk
A draft ruling by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
(NICE) means that four out of five patients with wet age-related macular
degeneration (AMD) - as many as 20,000 people - could be denied treatment to
save their sight each year.
To read more visit the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=3&Item
id=35

4.4 Goldstar Good Practice
Volunteers from socially excluded groups can be a big help to any community.
GoldStar is a national, Cabinet Office funded programme for spreading good
practices in reaching and engaging those volunteers. To access a vast
library of good practices that you can use to help your organisation, click
here www.goldstar.org.uk.

4.5 Champions for Mental Health
The Strategic Health Authority are leading a piece of work across the NW to
promote awareness of mental health as a challenge and ask people to consider
what they can do within their lives and organisations to "champion" and
improve the mental health of their friends and colleagues.

Please can you consider what you can do within your organisation and sign up
to be a "champion" using the registration form below
http://www.northwest.nhs.uk/our_structure/provider/notice%20board.html

4.5 Manchester : Peripheral

Manchester : Peripheral is a networked installation which remixes and
replays music, voices and ambient sound recorded in Moss Side, Levenshulme
and Ancoats & Clayton. Driven in real-time by votes from special control
kiosks in each ward, Manchester : Peripheral uses digital media to create a
continually evolving soundscape, plotting a new relationship between city
centre and its surrounding areas.

Manchester : Peripheral can be seen at Kro Piccadilly and around Piccadilly
Gardens 29 June - 29 July 2007 Opening times: Sun - Thurs, 8am - midnight,
Fri - Sat, 8am - 8.30pm

For more information and to play with our sound map of Manchester visit
http://www.manchesterperipheral.com
http://linkger.com/c959f9

5.0 Jobs

5.1 Voluntary Youth Manchester (VYM) Development Worker

Salary: £23,986 - £27,870 pro rata - dependent on qualifications and
experience
28hrs per week

VYM is a developing infrastructure organisation serving charities and
voluntary sector groups in Manchester. It provides support and advice to
these groups as well as facilitating networking and knowledge sharing
opportunities. VYM seeks a dynamic individual with a commitment to
excellence for young people and agencies that work with them to take the
organisation forward.

For an application pack please contact City Centre Project, 52 Oldham
Street, Manchester, M4 1LE.

5.2 Global Link Education Worker

Global Link development education centre in Lancaster seeks an Education
Worker with knowledge and understanding of asylum-seeking and ability to
work with young people, to accompany our touring multi-media refugee
exhibition Escape to Safety and deliver refugee awareness workshops and
training with pupils, teachers and others in the Northwest and occasionally
nationally.

Salary: £20,981 pro rata plus 5% pension contribution

Post: 2 days/week job share until May 2009
Closing date for applications: July 12th

Application details and information about the project available from
www.globallink.org.uk or Global Link, 24a New Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EG
Tel: 01524 36201 or mailto:info@globallink.org.uk

Global Link is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community. As this post requires a
presence in schools, a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure will be required
Funded by the Big Lottery"

5.3 Radio Operations - Bursary Scheme
Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work in one of
the most well known organisations Worldwide? BBC Radio Resources may have
just the opportunity for you.
The BBC are currently offering bursaries in radio operations which will give
you a comprehensive introduction to the technical side of radio - everything
from working in a studio to operating equipment on location. From using
mixing desks to recording and replaying material from a range of sources.
And along the way you'll sample some of the broadest radio output in the
world, including stations such as 1Xtra and Asian Network. Opportunities are
available in Manchester and London for a 6 month period, giving you the
opportunity to sample a wide range of duties within the radio operations
remit.
For more information on the vacancy and tips on how to apply please go to:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/radio-ops-bursary-trainees.

5.4 Secondment/Placement Opportunity Community Development Officer -
Projects

3 Days per week until 31st March 2008 Salary: NJC Points 25 - 32 (£20,235 -
£25,437)

Tung Sing Housing Association is a Black & Minority Ethnic Registered Social
Landlord. We provide high quality housing and community services and pride
ourselves in developing innovative solutions.

We aim to expand and develop our services, with the help of our strong name
and excellent reputation, to make a positive impact on neighbourhoods and,
in particular, those with BME communities.

Working within our Equality and Diversity Unit, we are currently seeking a
staff member who wishes to enhance their skills by gaining practical
experience of working within a small BME RSL, working predominantly with
minority groups in the exciting and challenging area of BME community
participation, project management, and fund-raising.

The learning experience will cover:
§ Supporting the implementation of innovative community involvement
activities
§ Project management and evaluation of funded community projects
§ Exploring sources and applying for funding to support EDU community
activities

Closing Date: Monday 6th August 2007

For further information and an informal discussion about the position,
please contact
Mark Nesbitt, Head of the EDU at TSHA on 0161 234 0287. For a full
Application Pack please contact Sue Brittan on 0161 234 0262 or
mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk.

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