COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 10th August 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 Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net

1.2 Transport Pool Meeting

The next pool meeting is on Tuesday the 14th August, 1pm - 2:30pm at GMPTE
Online, Piccadilly.

The focus will be on the draft local transport bill, there is a lot in this
that will impact on / affect the feasibility of the TIF bid. It is available
to download here: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/localtransportbill/

The consultation is running until September, the questions they are asking
are listed here:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/localtransportbill/consultationdoc?
page=11#a1036

For more information please contact Bill Harrop
mailto:transport@transportpool.co.uk

1.3 CN4M Communications Working

The CN4M Communications Working Group is an online working group. If you
would like to be involved in the online Communications Working Group that
focuses on some of the topics listed below please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or call 0161 234 2920.

Promoting the work of CN4M
Making CN4M easier to understand
Information management
Induction and buddying system

1.4 Online Directory of Voluntary and Community Groups in Manchester

CN4M and the Scarman Trust Manchester are continuing to work in partnership
developing the online directory of voluntary and community groups in
Manchester.

If your group's details aren't registered on the directory please follow the
link below and register your groups details free!

http://www.thescarmantrustmanchester.org/index.php/Section47.html

2.0 Training

2.1 Creating Local Solutions - One-day Seminars

A series of one-day seminars for individuals and organisations introducing
permaculture to improve our well-being and secure our future:

• Climate Change, Peak Oil and Permaculture - Tues Sep 4th
• Food, Neighbourhoods and Permaculture - Tues Sep 11th
• Healthy Communities, Organisations and Permaculture - Tues Sep 18th

Permaculture is based on observing and learning from nature, and using this
knowledge in whatever we do. This might be creating homes, communities,
allotments, reports, woodlands, businesses or anything at all. Permaculture
is essentially about creating beneficial relationships, and its application
is only limited by our imagination.
For more details or to book a place, please visit the website
www.creativelocalsolutions.co.uk/

Email mailto:Helen@CreativeLocalSolutions.co.uk or call 07982 165 793

For more information on permaculture in Manchester and the rest of the
world, visit http://manchesterpermaculture.net/ web site.

2.2 Fundraising Workshops for Voluntary & Community Groups

Are you new to fundraising?

Do you know what makes a good application and how to access funds?

Do you work with community groups to help them access funding?

If so, are you interested in learning how to complete application forms,
understand what the funder is looking for, understanding criteria , where to
access fund's and much more to improve your fundraising skills.

Fundraising workshops are now available to members of voluntary and
community groups and those working in the field of community development.

For further information contact Gary Loftus on 07791728969 or
mailto:gloftus17@hotmail.com

3.0 Events

3.1 Open Spaces Event - Saturday 15th September

This event is about the protection, preservation and use of open spaces in
Manchester. These could range from recognised open spaces such as parks, to
school playing fields to those informal green spaces that may suddenly
disappear, for example by being built on as there is nothing in place to
protect them.

This event will involve a mix of policy and practical activities. For
example there may be something around how community groups can engage with
the Council to protect open spaces and any planning issues in relation to
this.

For more information please contact Tricia Jones, Network Co-ordinator
Environment Network for Manchester Tel: 0161 273 1736

3.2 Respect Working Group

Monday 10th September 10:30am - 12pm at the Friends Meeting House.

Each meeting concentrates on a different Respect theme e.g. PCSO's, funding,
signposting, Safer Neighbourhoods etc. and helps local people gain a better
understanding of how the RESPECT Agenda works across the city. The CSN
RESPECT Working Group can be used to address weaknesses in the system and
ultimately help improve crime and disorder structures. The meetings are
accessible to all VCS groups throughout the city and as such, are an
excellent platform for gathering reliable anecdotal public opinion.

Lunch/ refreshments provided. As usual, this is a booking only event and
numbers are limited to 30 (voluntary and community sector ONLY) on a
first-come first-served basis.

If you wish to attend, please email your confirmation to
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk

3.3 Risk and Resilience - One day conference
A one day conference on issues and practice related to Mental Health and
LGBT Young People
The event is for community workers, youth workers, other related
professionals and interested young people.
The event will take place on Wednesday, 31st October 2007 from 10.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m.
For more information contact: Ian Trafford at 42nd Street, 2nd Floor Swan
Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW Tel: 0161 832 0169; Fax: 0161
839 5424; mailto:ian.trafford@fortysecondstreet.org.uk

3.4 Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities - Bid Writing and
Partnership Development Day

Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) have organised a
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities - Bid Writing and Partnership
Development Day that will take place on Tuesday 14th August from 9.30am -
3.00pm.

The event will take place at The Waterloo Centre, 389 Waterloo Road,
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AB and will include sessions on:

The VCS contribution to the City Strategy
Using NLDC funding to develop co-ordinated VCS Strategies around funding
bids, engagement, client tracking and project management - Gurnam Singh (CS
Plus/LSEN)
Building strong partnerships and writing successful bids
Developing innovative models of engagement, delivery and progression with
embedded mentoring and IAG support key ingredients of a successful
partnership

For more information contact Walt Crowson mailto:walt.crowson@ntlworld.com

4.0 Information

4.1 Office space available - Northern Quarter
Office space for up to 5 people, sharing with two other voluntary
organisations in a charming Victorian building in the Northern Quarter.
£200/person/month 4th floor accommodation, including tea/coffee making,
lift, office cleaning, secure alarm, and original period features. We can
also offer access to our broadband connection. We are able to offer a
self-contained room for 4 people, and/or individual office space on a
per/person rate.
Please call David Jane or Lee at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661.

4.2 Women's National Commission Consultation
As you may know, Harriet Harman, the new Minister for Women has recently
announced her priorities. The Minister is keen for you to give your views on
whether you agree that these priorities form the right approach and how best
they can be advanced. A consultation document published on 17th July sets
out the wider context.
'Priorities for the Ministers for Women
http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm71/7183/7183.asp
An online consultation is available on the Women's National Commission's
website www.thewnc.org.uk
The online consultation will end on 14th September 2007 and the WNC will be
collating the findings and presenting them to the Minister at the end of
September.

4.3 Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst Community Portal Relaunch

On community portals you can add your own events, training courses,
conferences and jobs to the site. And you can join in the discussion
forums.

Check out the site at www.mpaccn.info and let them know what you think about
the site in their discussion forum.

If you would like more information about the community portal please contact
Jane Taylor Tel: 0161 230 1430 mailto:jane@mcin.net

4.3 Could you use the help of tomorrow's business leaders today?
Students on the Manchester University Business School MBA programme are
offering their skills free of charge to community groups in the Greater
Manchester area, in order to broaden and develop their own business
experience.
Your organisation could benefit! We are now looking for another 20 projects.
Groups of around 8 students will give up to 50 hours support each over a 6
month period beginning in October 2007.
These must be community or voluntary projects which could provide students
with an opportunity to use and develop their business skills. These could
include:
Event Management * Capacity Building * Marketing and PR * Research *
Business Planning *

Details of you project outline must be submitted by: Friday 31 August 2007
Don't Miss Out-Apply Now! For more information contact Gemma Hall 0161 233
7767 mailto:gemma.hall@bitc.org.uk
www.bitc.org.uk

5.0 Jobs

5.1 Part Time Youth/ Outdoor Activities Worker - Burnage Multi-Agency Group
(BMAG)

JNC Level 2 pt. 6 £24,048 ( Pro Rata) for 28 hours per week

BMAG is a small youth & community project based in Burnage, South
Manchester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time youth /
Outdoor activities worker to help deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and
other outdoor activities to young people aged 13 to 19 years old. The
successful candidate will have a background in youth work or possibly sports
coaching with a JNC qualification or equivalent.

An application form can be obtained from BMAG by sending an A4 self
addressed envelope with a large stamp to:
The Project Manager, Burnage Multi-Agency Group, 345 Burnage Lane, Burnage,
Manchester M19 1EW Tel.0161 431 0797

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday August 31st. 2007

Interviews: Monday September 10th 2007

5.2 Development Officer Scarman Trust

22.5 hours per week £18K - £20K pro rata (initial contract to the end of
July 2008)

Scarman Trust Manchester has a vacancy for a development worker.

Main tasks will be to provide information and support to new and existing
groups across the city of Manchester with main responsibility for the East
of the City. The successful candidate will have relevant experience (paid or
unpaid) of working in the community voluntary sector.

For an informal chat about this position and to request an application pack,
ring Peter MacDonagh on 0161 839 2613

5.3 Project Assistant Commitment in Communities

21 Hours per week (days negotiable - 9am-5pm, may include weekend work as
part of the three days)

NJC 3 pt 15 £9,032 (pro rata)

The role involves providing comprehensive support to the Quality Living
Scheme project and Project Manager.

The closing date is the 28th of August, interviews to be held on the 3rd of
September.
CV's are acceptable to the address below or via
mailto:qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk Claudia Validum, Project Manager, The
Quality Living Scheme, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme,
Manchester, M15 5BP 0161 232 9781/07980 762780

5.4 Zest - Hub Co-ordinator - Manchester City Council

Current salary - £26,187 - £28,221 18 month fixed term contract
Ref: NB50328866/11

New East Manchester is at the forefront of a major development programme
responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of physical, social and
economic issues within the area. An exciting vision has been developed to
deliver this pace of change and build on existing successes. New East
Manchester, in partnership with Zest, (North and East Manchester's Healthy
Living Network) is looking to recruit a Healthy Living Hub Co-ordinator.

Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment
Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank
Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. 0161 234 3077.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161
953 2785.
Apply online: www.manchester/gov.uk
Closing date: 27 Aug 2007

5.5 Project Officers Faiths4Change
People in partnership working for the social, economic & spiritual
regeneration of local environments is looking to recruit
4 Project Officers (1 post each based in Liverpool, Burnley, Preston &
Manchester)
£21,892 - 35 hours per week Funding has been secured until July 2010
Faiths4Change incorporating Operation EDEN is an exciting new multi-faith
community transformation project enabling people to work together, gaining
skills and improving their local environments across England's North West.
It is supported by faith communities with funding from the North West
Development Agency, the Environment Agency and other partners and builds on
the successful pilot project Operation EDEN.
For an Application Pack, please contact: Marjorie Griffin, Administrator,
Faiths4Change, St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool L1 7BY or
mailto:faiths4change@liverpool.anglican.org. For an informal discussion,
please call Annie Merry, Director, 0151 705 2162.
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd August 2007

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