Network News – 28th November 2008

Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group Meeting - Tuesday 9th December 2008
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2008, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (refreshments from 5:30pm).
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre.

The paperwork for this meeting can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/447
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting or submit your apologies by emailing Estelle Worthington (estelle@cn4m.net) or phoning 0161 234 2915.
If you have any queries or concerns about the agenda or paperwork for the meeting please contact John Wareham (john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921), or a member of the Executive Group for clarification.

Forthcoming Strategy Group Meetings - dates for your diaries:
Please note that the following dates are provisional and will be finalised at the next meeting (on Tuesday 9th December 2008).
Tuesday 27th January 2009
Tuesday 10th March 2009
Contact about this story:
estelle@cn4m.net
Website:
http://www.cn4m.net/node/447
Network Updates

Recent updates from Community Network for Manchester's Networks and Pools can now be found on our website.
To view a special TIF referendum Transport Pool bulletin, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
To view the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool November bulletin, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142

Local/Regional News

Pitch Your Project - Chance to win funding for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community.

TV Dragon wants you to Pitch Your Project!

James Caan, entrepreneur and 'dragon' on BBC 2's Dragons' Den is backing a competition for local community groups in Greater Manchester.
The Dragons' Den style scheme, Pitch Your Project, is looking for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community with the support of volunteers.

Whether it's running a sports club, befriending scheme, or patient support group, if the project has a great idea for making a difference with volunteers, they could win £2000 cash when they present their project and ideas to a panel of experts.
Five shortlisted projects will be given £250 to develop a plan for
using volunteers, as well as receiving face to face advice from a
panel of experts in communications, design, health and volunteering.
Pitch Your Project is run by TimeBank in partnership with the NHS
Foundation Trust Network and is looking for innovative and effective ways in which volunteers can support the delivery of health and wellbeing services.

Closing Date: 15th December 2008.

For further information, or to make an application visit: www.journeystohealth.org, or contact Nancy Towers on 0845 456 1668, or email
info@journeystohealth.org
Contact about this story:
info@journeystohealth.org
Website:
http://www.journeystohealth.org

Mapping Creativity Project - vote on who should receive the £25k commission

Through the Mapping Creativity Project, Manchester Beacon aims to commission an interactive project that drives Manchester's collective creativity.
The commissioned project will use disruptive, open source or social technologies to aggregate and maximise Manchester’s resources.
It will facilitate better communication between two or more social groups and provide tools to visualise this interaction.
The project will be co-designed with its users.
Three finalists received £1,000 to develop their ideas further before pitching for the final £25k commission. They took part in a pitching session on the 30th October. Each pitch was filmed and is available for you to comment and vote on.
How can I get involved?
Have your say on who you think should receive the commission at: http://just-b.com/btween/mapping-creativity
To vote just rate each pitch using the star system at the top of the page where it says Vote Now. Move your mouse along the stars and select your choice with 5 being the highest rate.
Website:
http://just-b.com/btween/mapping-creativity
VSNW survey to assess impact of economic downturn on debt advice services in the North West

VSNW (Voluntary Sector North West), on behalf of the Joint Economic Commission for the North West, is assessing the impact of the economic downturn on debt advice services in the North West.

The Commission was set up to support families, businesses and communities in dealing with the current economic downturn.
VSNW aims to discover what debt counselling services exist, the current levels of need and the demands being placed on services.
They will also look at possible solutions and actions that could support debt advice and related services in the North West.
In order to assist them in this please fill in the survey form below and return it to policy@vsnw.org.uk by Thursday, 4 December 2008.
An outline of the Commission’s role and membership is available from the Government Office website homepage: http://www.go-nw.gov.uk
Contact about this story:
policy@vsnw.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vsnw.org.uk
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National News

National Voices/ Royal College of Nursing survey - Local Healthcare Commissioning: The Patient's Perspective

This survey is being jointly conducted by National Voices (a new umbrella organisation established by and for the voluntary sector) and the Royal College of Nursing.

This survey is one of the first efforts to discover whether patients and the public really are involved in the government's local commissioning initiatives.
The survey hopes to explore the attitudes of patient groups (and other relevant voluntary groups) to local commissioning in primary care. The intention is to identify mechanisms by which commissioning processes can be improved from the patients' perspective.

The survey comprises 16 questions and takes no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.
National Voices and the RCN are interested in your organisation's views even if you have not been directly involved in any form of local healthcare commissioning.
Closing date: Monday 15th December 2008.

For further information, and to contribute to the survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9iIrJkBL44oLtNFseAlvxA_3d_3d
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact:
Louise Oatham ('NV/RCN study of patient/public involvement'), PatientView, Woodhouse Place, Upper Woodhouse, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1NG, Tel: 01547-520-965; e-mail: info@patient-view.com
Contact about this story:
info@patient-view.com
Website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9iIrJkBL44oLtNFseAlvxA_3d_3d

Latest Events

Understanding your rights and the work of the Refugee & Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew

Date/ Time: Monday 15th December 2008, 10.30am to 1pm followed by a light lunch
Venue: Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), St James Centre, 95a Princess Rd, M14 4TH
Come and meet members of the Refugee & Migrant Forum Manchester to find out what we are doing to defend the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester and how you can get involved.
There will be a FREE one hour training about UK Border Agency guidelines for the detention process, bail applications and fresh claims, with questions and answers with a solicitor from the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit.
Travel expenses will be paid by MRSN. Buses 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 109 from Piccadilly Gardens all go past the St. James Centre. Get off the bus at the second stop after the brewery & the big ASDA on Princess Rd.
(The solicitor will not be able to give advice on individual cases. Forum members can provide contact details of immigration advisors in Greater Manchester).
For further information, contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on 0161 232 7420, or email forum@mrsn.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Contact for more info:
forum@mrsn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mrsn.org.uk/forum/
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Participate in the LGF Full Circle Services Survey

Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) is conducting a Full Circle Services Survey and they need your help!

Come along to their Focus Group at Princess House on Wednesday 3rd December, 6.30 pm.
Ever used one of their services? The LGF needs your opinion!
What did you think? What would you change? What new services
should they offer?
Free pizza and wine.
To book a place, just contact Samantha on 0161 235 8020
or email samantha@lgf.org.uk
Contact for more info:
samantha@lgf.org.uk
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Fair Ground? Urban forum annual conference 2008, 8th - 9th December

Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Although we live in the 5th richest country in the world, 1 in 5 of people in the UK lives in poverty. Isn't it time we got fair? Urban Forum's Annual Conference, Fair Ground?, will put poverty and inequality firmly in the spotlight. Join us in Manchester on 8th and 9th December to debate, share experience and help create fair ground for the 21st Century.
This year's theme will be explored in the usual variety of informative plenaries, debates, interactive research, and well as visits and workshops and, this year, theatre.
Conference Fees (per delegate)
Local Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations:
UF Members £180
Non-Members £240
For more further information on the conference see the flyer below or visit: http://www.urbanforum.org.uk/events/index.html
Alternatively, email annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk or contact Alistair on 020 7253 4816.
Contact for more info:
annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk
Website:
http://www.urbanforum.org.uk/events/index.html
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'Improving East Manchester: A Place Where People Want To Live' Workshop
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew

A Workshop led by: Sara Todd, Head of Regeneration, Manchester City Council.
Date/ Time: Friday 5 December 2008, 10am – 12.00 noon (followed by a light lunch).
Venue: The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ

You are invited to come along and find out more about the work that is being carried out in East Manchester to improve the quality of life of residents.
The brief workshop will involve input from experts working in the field. It's also a great opportunity to discuss some of the problems faced by people living in East Manchester with colleagues from a range of services.

This is not just for those who work in regeneration or who work in East Manchester. Come along if you:
- Deliver customer-facing services in East Manchester and need to develop better links with colleagues from other services.
- Have a role in planning and managing services within East Manchester and need to understand the broader aims of the community strategy and the work of key partnerships.
- Provide a support service and need to understand how you can improve that support to front line staff.
- Have a city wide remit and need to better understand front line delivery of services that meet the needs of neighbourhoods in Manchester.
For more information, or to book a place, contact Ben Walker (Organisational Development Officer Service Development Team, Manchester City Council) on 0161 234 3231 or e-mail b.walker@manchester.gov.uk
The above workshop is part of a series for all people working in East Manchester, and at a citywide level. We all contribute to working in some way in all of these areas, so the workshops are open to all services and to all staff across service partners.
Future workshops will cover:
Every Child Matters: 16 January 09
Strengthening the Economy: 13 February 09
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
b.walker@manchester.gov.uk

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Latest Employment Opportunities

Development Worker - Parish of St Mark with Christ Church Glodwick (Oldham)
Posted November 26th, 2008 by estellew
Actual salary: £19000 per year, plus non-contributory pension of 10%, Contract: 3 year contract initially, Hours: 28 hours per week.
The Parish of St Mark with Christ Church Glodwick (Oldham) have obtained funding to set up a community hub and learning centre based in St Mark’s House.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to establish the project and to develop it in conjunction with the Parish and partners in the local community.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2009. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2009.

Further information about this post can be found below. To request an information pack visit: www.manchester.anglican.org,
email: simonambrose@manchester.anglican.org, or telephone: 0161 828 1410.
Deadline for application:
9 Jan 2009
E-mail for more information:
simonambrose@manchester.anglican.org
Website:
http://www.manchester.anglican.org
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Temporary Job Opportunity at EMERGE Recycling
Posted November 27th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
15 Dec 2008
Pay: £8.24 per hour (£15,000 pro rata equivalent) with 0.38 days holiday for each 35 hours worked, Hours of work:Ideally 35 hours a week but prepared to be flexible, Contract: Temporary for up to 8 weeks, Location: Based at EMERGE and within Manchester schools.
EMERGE Recycling is a fast growing and dynamic Manchester-based social enterprise that exists to promote the practice of the 3Rs of waste reduction. We are currently looking to employ a Schools' Recycling Service Analyst.
We require a methodical and scientific person with a flair for analysing and collecting information and data. The candidate will analyse 4 years worth of existing data regarding our Schools' Recycling Service and accompany our schools' driver to collect new data.
The purpose of this role is to produce a report outlining our achievements to date and recommendations for further improvements to our Schools' Service.
Contact Shaheen at realskills@emergemanchester.co.uk or 0161 223 8200 to request an application pack.
Deadline for applications: Monday the 15th of December at 5pm. Interviews: 18th of December.
E-mail for more information:
realskills@emergemanchester.co.uk
Website:
http://www.emergemanchester.co.uk/

Latest Volunteer Opportunities

Steering Group Member Vacancies - Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for Greater Manchester
Posted November 25th, 2008 by estellew
Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) for Greater Manchester are looking for people to join their steering group. There are two places available and the steering group meets twice a year.
The CLAHRC has responsibility for conducting high quality applied NHS research and ensuring that it is delivered to enhance patient benefit in the NHS across Greater Manchester.
The CLAHRC is a collaboration between 19 NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester, and the University of Manchester.
Further information about this opportunity can be found below.
To arrange an informal discussion contact Julia Miller on 0161 275 4488, or email julia.miller@manchester.ac.uk
E-mail for more information:
julia.miller@manchester.ac.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities

Free Training Available - A Unique Opportunity To Develop Your Project Idea Into A Viable Social Enterprise
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Date:
13 January 2008 - 9 February 2009
Time:
5.30pm to 8.30pm
Dates/ Times: 13th, 20th, 27th January, 3rd and 9th February, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Business Support Solutions – Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1LB
Business Support Solutions Start up and Legal Structure Programme is aimed at individuals or groups who wish to set up a social enterprise and require support with developing their vision and plan their project.
The programmes comprise a number of Workshops and One to One business support sessions, designed to give you the practical skills needed to develop and start a social enterprise.
For more information please contact Isabelle Farquhar, Business Support Solutions on 0161 875 2259 or e-mail isabelle.farquhar@business-support-solutions.co.uk
This programme is funded by:
Business Support Solutions – Enterprise Services Team – Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1LB
Type of course:
Training course
E-mail for more information:
isabelle.farquhar@business-support-solutions.co.uk


Latest Consultations

Equality and Human Rights Commission consultation on future plans

Posted November 27th, 2008 by estellew
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently consulting on it's Strategic Plan, Equality Scheme and Grants Programme.
They are developing their three-year strategic plan and equality scheme, both of which will be published in April 2009. They are also looking at ways in which they can shape their grants programme in line with their strategic priorities.
The first stage of involvement and consultation is already underway and consists of regional events and an online consultation session. To take part in the online consultation, visit: http://equalityhumanrights.dialoguebydesign.net/
The closing date for this part of the consultation is Sunday the 7th of December 2008.
For further information, and a link to the consultation documents, visit: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/policyresearch/consultations/pages...
If you would like more information on how to get involved please email businessplanning@equalityhumanrights.com
Consultation end date:
7 December, 2008
Consultation e-mail:
businessplanning@equalityhumanrights.com
Website:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/policyresearch/consultations/pages/consult...


For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.

What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Website/ Bulletin’ as the subject title).
The Community Network for Manchester website and bulletin are intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.
We invite you to forward the bulletin on to any contacts who may find it useful and we encourage you to contribute to its content. You can do this by uploading information directly to our website, or by sending your entry to: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Bulletin’ as the subject title). In order to upload information directly to our website you must first register your details with us. The registration process is simple and free - for further information, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.

The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and we would like to thank all those of you who make regular contributions.
CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.

CN4M Bulletin - Friday 21 Nov 2008
Network News

One Central Place

One Central Place is a comprehensive source of contact information for voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Manchester. www.onecentralplace.org

You can use One Central Place to:
• Promote the work of your group to a wider audience
• Find the details of other voluntary and community groups in specific localities and areas of interest
• Make contact with similar groups to network/share good practice
• Access the details of specific service providers and support agencies Registration and access to the information listed is entirely FREE of charge to groups and organisations active in the voluntary and community sector in Manchester, together with groups and organisations located nationally who support the Manchester VCS.

One Central Place has been developed through a partnership between Novas Scarman Group Manchester, Community Network for Manchester and Manchester City Council.

Register your group’s details for FREE on the directory.

Visit: www.onecentralplace.org and complete the online registration form.
Alternatively contact the One Central Place Team on 0161 234 2909 or e-mail: mike@cn4m.net

Local/Regional News

FREE Business Advice for Women at WEVH Manchester

WEVH (Women's Electronic Village Hall) are pleased to announce that we will once again be able to offer free business advice to women wanting to start their own business in Manchester.
From Friday 28th November you can book appointments with a SFEDI accredited adviser to:
- discuss your business ideas
- plan your market research and marketing
- develop your business plan
- get support accessing finance
To make an appointment please contact WEVH on 0161 833 8800, or email: sarah.keeler@wevh.org.uk]
Website:
http://www.wevh.org.uk

Manchester Local Involvement Network - electing new Steering Group members

The Manchester LINk is in the process of electing a new Steering Group to lead its work.
The closing date for submitting nominations for the Steering Group was 21st November and interested individuals and organisations were asked to commit to 3-4 hours per week and attend monthly meetings.
If you would like to be involved in the voting process for the Steering Group you will need to be a member of the Manchester LINk. Individual members need to reside in the city of Manchester, and group members need to be part of a voluntary group or commercial organisation that operates in the city of Manchester.
Timetable:
5th December – ballot papers sent to LINk members by email and post
19th December – closing date for completed ballot papers to be received
22nd December – vote count by external independent adjudicator
23rd December – people to be notified of outcome of ballot
Please contact the Manchester LINk Support Team on 0161 214 3909 or email manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk for details of how to be come a member of the LINk.
Contact about this story:
manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk

Manchester's Black and Minority Ethnic funding strategy 2009-2012

Manchester City Council has now launched a three year funding programme for BME community and voluntary organisations in Manchester for 2009 - 2012.
The funding priorities for Manchester City Council are based on identified community needs and service gaps highlighted by research prepared by Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) and Manchester City Council in June 2008.
To be considered for a grant, you have to meet one or more of the funding priorities. Further information about these priorities can be found in part two of the application form (see below).
Applications must be returned on or before Monday 15 December 2008.
In order to make an application, two separate forms must be filled in. For enquiries about part one of the application form, contact the Third Sector Policy and Grants Team on 0161 234 3016, or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk.
For enquiries about part two of the application form, contact Jolanta Shields in the Area Co-ordination and Third Sector Team: on 0161 234 3686, or email j.shields@manchester.gov.uk.
Contact about this story:
j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
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Free Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Service in East Manchester

A FREE computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) service is now available at East City Library in Openshaw every Tuesday from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

cCBT offers a new way of helping people to cope with anxiety and depression, and it also helps people to remain well. cCBT helps people to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety and depression and it also helps them to identify and change unhelpful ways of thinking and to learn more effective ways of solving their problems. The programme consists of an introductory video and 8 sixty-minute sessions.
There is no charge for this service and you are not required to have any computer experience; you only need to be able to click a mouse and type in a few words which our support workers can help with if necessary. The programme can also be used by people who have concerns about their literacy as each session is provided verbally through headphones.
To access this service you will need to complete a self-referral form (see below). Referral forms can also be downloaded from the Self Help Services website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk. If you would like one posted to you then call 0161 232 7854.
Contact about this story:
eastccbt@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Website:
http://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
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New Equalities Programme Launched by MCCR

MCCR (Manchester Council for Community Relations) has launched a new Equalities programme supported by funding from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
It will bring together VCS interest groups and organisations, that have not traditionally worked together, to promote equalities in services and employment. It will also work directly with public service providers.
The programme focuses on understanding the new Single Equalites Bill and Equality & Human Rights Commission and how they can be used to promote equalities.
It will offer a series of open workshops, a small number of short model consultancies, using a new Equalites Assessment Guide, and a concluding Equalities conference.
An explanatory leaflet can be found below. To participate or get further information please contact Khan Moghal or Hugh McWilliams at MCCR on 0161 227 8708 or nkmoghal@mccr.org.uk
Contact about this story:
nkmoghal@mccr.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mccr.org.uk/Public/index.htm
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Latest Events

Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting

"Memory Workshop: One to Remember"
With guest speaker Mary Todd who is the Head of Memory Workshop.
Date/ Time: Friday 28th November 2008, 11am – 2pm
Venue: Neurocare Centre,554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP
Something new for you if you have a neurological condition or
injury or care for someone who has.
Whatever your situation please get in touch, or just come along to our next meeting!
See the flyer below for further information.
Address:
For further information, please contact Yvonne Trace, GMNA, 6th Floor, St James’s House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW.
Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745 9595
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Research influences policies & services - true or false? Free Workshop
Posted November 18th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Ethnic Health Forum is organising a free workshop to look at health and social science research: its influence on policies and services and the involvement of BME communities.
Date/ Time: Monday 24th November, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch included.
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 141-143 Princess Road. M14 4RE
For further information see the flyer below.
To register:
E.mail: info@ethnichealth.org.uk
Telephone: 0161-720 7222 (office) or 07711767109 (mobile)
SMS: 07711767109
Contact for more info:
info@ethnichealth.org.uk
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An introduction for BME organisations to the delivering of Public Services
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Together Works and the BME Network for Manchester present:
“An introduction for BME organisations to the delivering of Public Services”
Date/ Time: Monday 1st December 2008, 9.30pm-1pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre (GMCVO), Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6FZ
Could your organisation meet the needs of public sector bodies?
Do you think public service delivery might offer a valuable new
funding avenue for your organisation but don’t know where
to start?
Together Works and the BME Network are running a half day
introduction to delivering public services. Outlining the steps
you need to take in order to win contracts and meet
commissioning targets.
See the flyer below for further information or to book a place call Jonathan Atkinson on 0161 232 9292, email jonathan@lowwintersun.info
or visit: www.togetherworks.org.uk
Contact for more info:
jonathan@lowwintersun.info
Website:
http://www.togetherworks.org.uk
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FREE NWTWC Learning Exchange Seminar - Communities in Control: How can Local Authorities put the words into action?
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
This event will include presentations and case studies related to the Government White Paper "Communities in Control: real people, real power". There will be facilitated discussions where participants will be invited to share their experiences and reflect on the implications of the paper for their work.
Date/ Time: 18th December 2008, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Hatworks, Wellington Mill, Stockport
Speaker: Will the White Paper empower local communities? Beth Longstaff, Research and Policy Officer, Community Development Exchange.
Case Studies:
What can we learn from local experiences? Marc Godwin, Senior Community Development Officer, Stockport Council.

Using Appreciative Inquiry for an Overview and Scrutiny Review -
Judith Emanuel, formerly Public Health Network Co-ordinator, Stockport Centre for Health Promotion.
For further information or to book a place contact Eve Davidson - NWTWC Programme Manager 0161 218 1789 or eve.davidson@nwtwc.org.uk
Places must be booked by 10th December 2008.
For a link to the White Paper go to the Resources section of the Community Network for Manchester website: http://www.cn4m.net/reports
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
eve.davidson@nwtwc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.neighbourhoodsnw.co.uk/nwtwc-learning-exchange-seminar-communities-in...
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FREE seminar in Manchester: BAMER/Faith Strand Mini-Seminar Series on Collaborative Working
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
NCB (National Children's Bureau) are running a series of free seminars for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) and faith-based voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations on the theme of collaboration and partnership.
The programme has been developed following feedback from BAMER and faith-based organisations who identified collaboration and partnership as one of the main barriers to successful commissioning. The course will also offer the chance to meet colleagues, exchange experiences and share knowledge with others working in the children’s services field.
The first seminar will take place in Manchester on 3rd December.
Free places can be booked online at www.vcsengage.org.uk. For further details email info@vcsengage.org.uk or telephone 0207 843 6000.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
info@vcsengage.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vcsengage.org.uk

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The Boy in Striped Pyjamas - free screening hosted by The Co-operative
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Co-operative invites you to a private screening of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 10th December, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Odeon Cinema, The Printworks, Manchester
For further information see the flyer below.
To book your place email membership.northern@co-operative.coop or phone 0161 246 2226/ 2213
Contact for more info:
membership.northern@co-operative.coop
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Community Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator
Posted November 18th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
24 Nov 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week; Salary Scale: Local Authority Scale - SCP 26-31, £21,937-£25,940 plus 8% pension contribution.
George House Trust is the North West of England’s leading HIV charity. We aim to promote the best quality of life for people living with HIV. We are seeking a committed and experienced fundraiser and events organiser to lead and develop our Community Fundraising programme and raise the profile of George House Trust.
We are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, to help us increase our income through Community Fundraising and events.
George House Trust has a strong track record of Community Fundraising, in conjunction with organisations such as Manchester Pride and the Lesbian and Gay Foundation. We are keen to build new links with corporate and community organisations in areas where we have not traditionally worked.
You should also have experience of operating in a public facing, income generation role and of implementing fundraising strategies. Experience of events management and/or marketing would also be an advantage.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 24th November 2008. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December 2008
If you think you have what it takes to join our hard working team, you can download an application pack from the George House Trust website: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/36/job_vacancy_at_george_house_trust, or call our jobs line on 0161 273 3830 (answerphone) for a paper copy.
If you have any questions about the post, please contact Laura Hamilton on 0161 274 4499 or email: laura@ght.org.uk
E-mail for more information:
laura@ght.org.uk
Website:
http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/36/job_vacancy_at_george_house_trust

Development Worker
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
15 Dec 2008
Scale: SO1 £24,331 to £25,940 pro rata; Hours: 24 per week; Permanent; Location: Claremont Resource Centre, Rolls Crescent, M15 5FS, Ref: NB50550489/16.
The MARIM (Multi Agency for Refugees Integration in Manchester)
project team aims to promote the development and improvement of services for refugees and asylum seekers in the city through multi agency working. Central to this is the co-ordination of a Multi Agency Stakeholders forum through which relevant information and good practice is shared.
We are seeking to appoint a committed Development Officer who will be responsible for developing the capacity for change within organisations, assisting them to improve the access and design of their services to ensure that mainstream services are culturally sensitive, servicing new and existing stakeholder networks.
Apply online at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs.
Alternatively, application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. Tel: 0161 953 2775.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161 953 2785.
Website:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs

Latest Volunteer Opportunities

Fully Funded Volunteering Overseas Opportunities
Posted November 20th, 2008 by tomalley
Platform 2 is a fantastic opportunity for 18-25 year olds who wouldn’t be able to fund their own trip abroad, to go on a fully funded 10 week trip to a developing country to work on community led projects. When they come back they are trained to express their experience to their peers, community and contacts in whatever way they want. It is Government funded and run by Christian aid with BUNAC and Islamic Relief. The project is an opportunity to live and work in a poor community in a country like Ghana, South Africa, Peru or India.
Please remember that we have trips leaving every couple of months until December 2010.
If you would like more information about the project or would like to set up a meeting with me face to face please do get in touch. It would be great to talk to you more about this scheme. Flights, accommodation, living expenses, insurance etc. is all fully funded.
To find out more, please visit http://www.myplatform2.com/ or email tomalley@christian-aid.org .
E-mail for more information:
tomalley@christian-aid.org
Website:
http://www.myplatform2.com

Latest Training Opportunities

Inspiring Leaders in Salford Seminar Programme - January 2009
Posted November 17th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
Tuesdays, 9:45am – 4:00pm (unless otherwise stated)
This free, pilot seminar programme is designed to help you identify leadership and management skills that will enable you to be more effective in your role and have a measurable impact in your own organisation.
Places are limited to twenty per seminar programme and potential participants are required to complete an application form and attend an interview.
Participants will be selected from a range of backgrounds, interests and abilities.
The content is practical and you will be expected to actively participate, share your own experiences, debate, problem-solve and reflect. Tutors will be supportive, friendly and approachable.
For further information see the Overview document below.
To apply complete the application form below.
If you have any questions contact Helen Connor on: h.connor@mmu.ac.uk / 07770 703 533.
Type of course:
Training course
E-mail for more information:
h.connor@mmu.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/mispa
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Community Network for Manchester - Email Bulletin - 7th November 2008

Latest News

The CLES Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development (6th Edition)

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is delighted to announce the launch of the 6th edition of its Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development.
Regeneration and Local Economic Development consists of a series of policies, programmes and initiatives that are developed, delivered and evaluated at varying geographical levels by a range of government departments, units and independent agencies. With this complexity of activity comes a unique language and terminology.
The CLES Glossary provides clear and up-to-date definitions and explanations of the latest policy documents, regeneration jargon and acronyms you will be encountering in your work. The Glossary is designed for all regeneration, local economic development and other policy and third sector practitioners to understand the everyday terminology used in the field and the range of stakeholders involved in the process.

The Glossary is available from Monday 10th November priced at £7.50. To order a copy or to enquire about bulk discounts please contact Laura Symonds on 0161 236 7036 or email laurasymonds@cles.org.uk

Also available: CLES Research Methods Handbook. Buy both the Glossary and the Handbook for £10.00.
Contact about this story:
laurasymonds@cles.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cles.org.uk/

Parenting Fund

The third round of the Parenting Fund was launched in October 2008. This round involves a grant fund from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the DfES) of £16 million over two years (£8 million per year). The fund will be for a 24-month period for projects starting in April 2009. The application period will be 15 October 2008 to 12 December 2008. Recipients will include charities and "not for profit" organisations undertaking parenting support work where parents, families and children face significant challenges.
Completed applications must be submitted by noon on Friday 12 December 2008 Assessment, decisions and award making will take place between December 2008 and January 2009.

For further information, and to access an application form and guidance notes visit: http://www.familyandparenting.org/ParentingFund3
Website:
http://www.familyandparenting.org/ParentingFund3

Mancheter's Black and Minority Ethnic funding strategy 2009-2012

Manchester City Council has now launched the three year funding programme for BME community and voluntary organisations in Manchester for 2009 - 2012.

The funding priorities for Manchester City Council are based on identified community needs and service gaps highlighted by research prepared by Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) and Manchester City Council in June 2008.
To be considered for a grant, you have to meet one or more of the funding priorities. Further information about these priorities can be found in part two of the application form (see below).
Applications must be returned on or before Monday 15 December 2008.
In order to make an application, two separate forms must be filled in. For enquiries about part one of the application form, contact the Third Sector Policy and Grants Team on 0161 234 3016, or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk.
For enquiries about part two of the application form, contact Jolanta Shields in the Area Co-ordination and Third Sector Team: on 0161 234 3686, or email j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
Contact about this story:
j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
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Creche facilities in Fallowfield

As a result of demand for crèche facilities in the Chorlton/Fallowfield area we have decided to set up a childcare facility at Shakespeare House.
Our creche workers are qualified females who speak Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu, and English.
Our prices are very competitive.
For more information contact us on 01612823205 or email admin@r-squared.org.uk.
The address is: 165 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, M16 8NR.
Contact about this story:
admin@r-squared.org.uk
Website:
http://www.r-squared.org.uk

National Participatory Budgeting Strategy launched

Communities and Local Government has produced a strategy setting out how the government will work towards its ambition for Participatory Budgeting to be used in every local authority area by 2012.
For further information, go to: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/participatorybudgetingst...
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/participatorybudgetingstr...

Local Area Agreement Annual Review

CLG have now published their LAA Annual Review 2008-2009. This guidance note focuses on first year review arrangements which will take place over the winter and draws on experience from the negotiation of the first new LAA agreed in June. CLG have also published a report on the lessons from the first round of LAA negotiations.
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/laaannualreview200809
Do you feel able to influence local decision making?

Research for CLG, carried out by the National Centre for Social Research, explores why people do or do not feel able to influence local decisions. The research focuses on National Indicator 4 which measures the number of people who feel able to influence decisions in their local area. A copy of the report can be downloaded free from: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/influencelocaldecsio...
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/influencelocaldecsion...
One stop shop on cohesion launched

The Institute of Community Cohesion has launched a new interactive website bringing together advice and support on how to promote cohesion and integration drawing on good practice from across the country. The website will provide a bank of cohesion resources, including toolkits, links and briefings on key issues.
Website:
http://www.cohesioninstitute.org.uk/news/Pages/iCoCo%20launches%20one-stop%20sho...
Third Sector Research Centre - calling for literature reviews

The Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) which was launched on 23 October 2008, is a five year investment in research on the Third Sector supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Office for the Third Sector (OTS) and the Barrow Cadbury Trust.

The Centre will systematically review existing research on the sector, and it will also assemble databases on which future researchers can draw. The Centre will work with sector agencies and government bodies to contribute to building capacity for further research across the third sector.

For further information visit: http://www.vssn.org.uk/news/news081008.htm
An early task of the new Third Sector Research Centre involves trying to gather together and critically assess recent and existing research on the UK Third Sector.
The broad parameters are:

- Research on, with or about the UK Third Sector (based on the broad definition deployed by the OTS encompassing voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises, cooperatives and mutuals)
- From around 1992-3 onwards
- UK - England, Scotland, Wales and NI
As a starting point we would like to look at existing and recent literature reviews of specific aspects of the sector. So, for example, we are aware of the following:
- Halfpenny and Reid (2005) Research on the voluntary sector: an overview - Policy and Politics 30(4): 533-50
- Macmillan (2006) A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Benefits of VCS Infrastructure
- Rochester (2006) Making Sense of Volunteering: A Literature Review
- Peattie and Morley (2008) Social Enterprises: Diversity and Dynamics, Contexts and Contributions
- IVAR (forthcoming) Evidence Review on Community Assets
What other reviews do you know about? Please help to add to this list.
The intention is to publish and circulate widely the results of the Third Sector Research Centre scoping review, and make the database of references available as a resource to researchers, the sector and policy makers.
If you can contribute to this list or you would like some futher information contact Dr Rob Macmillan (Senior Research Fellow, CRESR - Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research Sheffield Hallam University) r.macmillan@shu.ac.uk.
Contact about this story:
r.macmillan@shu.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.vssn.org.uk/news/news081008.htm

Latest Events

VSSN’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Seminar
Posted November 4th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: 12 November, 12:40-13:00.
Venue: Manchester University

The Voluntary Sector Studies Network AGM will be part of the programme for a day seminar on ‘Revealing Ruralities’.
The agenda for the AGM is as follows:
-Welcome and apologies for absence
-Minutes of the fourth AGM held on 28 November 2007
-Matters arising from the above minutes
-Chair’s remarks
-Receipt of Annual Report and Accounts for 2007/08
-Membership report
-Election of Steering Group members
-AOB
Details of the AGM (including agenda, and accompanying papers) can all be found on our website: http://www.vssn.org.uk/events/agm2008/index.htm
If you would like to attend the AGM, but are not planning to attend the full seminar, then you are welcome to do so (there is no cost for attending this part of the day and it is open to all members). Please email Angela (VSSN Secretary) on secretary@vssn.org.uk.
If you would like to register for the seminar then please email Andri by 5 November at: Androulla.Soteri-Proctor@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
secretary@vssn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vssn.org.uk/events/agm2008/index.htm
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Book launch at MMU Didsbury - community and youth work
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Authors Janet Batsleer, Carol Packham and Kate Sapin would like to invite you to a celebration book launch for three books from Manchester about community and youth work.
The authors are all lecturers and practitioners at North West universities and this event will be your opportunity to talk to them.
Date/ Time: Friday the 21st November 2008, 2.30 – 5.00 pm
Venue: Behrens Room 0.1 - Didsbury Campus Manchester, Metropolitan University, 799 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2RR.
See below for further information.
RSVP to t.loncar@mmu.ac.uk or telephone 0161 247 2130
Contact for more info:
t.loncar@mmu.ac.uk
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LSEN Adult Informal Learning Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/Time: Wednesday 26th November, 10.00am - 1.00pm - with lunch
Venue: The Waterloo Centre, Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill
The meeting will discuss, amongst other things, the outcome of the DIUS Adult Informal Learning Consultation and what we need to do next. There will be an update on PCDL and the Wider Learning Partnership, and there will be discussions on proposals for an Adult Informal Learning Manifesto for Manchester and initial plans for a high profile conference on Adult Informal Learning and its links to the Communities in Control White Paper and Community Cohesion agenda to be held in March 2009.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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LSEN ESOL Task Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Friday 28th November, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Venue: the Vocational Training College in Levenshulme
This meeting will inform members on the progress of the LSC ESOL Implementation Group; update them on the special meeting held at the LSC with regard to the role of ESOL within Community Cohesion; and suggestions for a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the City Council's BME VCS Support Grants programme in relation to ESOL provision.

For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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LSEN VCS Only Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 10th December, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Venue: Educe, U.K.I.M Building, 425 Cheetham Hill Road
The focus of this meeting will be on Intelligent Commissioning and will include a presentation from LSEN Exec members who have recently attended conferences relating to Commissioning - but will also provide an update on other issues of concern for VCS learning providers.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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Health & Wellbeing Network
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
The next meeting of the Health & Wellbeing Network will take place on Thursday 20th November at 10am, at the MACC office.
For further information visit: http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/wellbeing.php
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Manchester Alliance for Community Care, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
Website:
http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/wellbeing.php
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Cheetham Hill Advice Centre AGM
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 13th November 2008 at 7pm (Halal food will be served from 6pm)
Venue: Trinity United Church, 2 Greenhill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 9LG
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Constitutional Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of last Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 8th December 2007
3. Presentation of Annual Report
4. Presentation of Accounts and Appointment of Independent Account Examiners
5. Election of Management Committee
Close of Constitutional Agenda
Guest Speaker Robin Lawler, Northward Housing
For further information, or to send your apologies, please telephone 0161 740 8999 or email jeremy@cheethamadvice.org.uk
Address:
Trinity United Church, 2 Greenhill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 9LG
Contact for more info:
jeremy@cheethamadvice.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cheethamadvice.org.uk/
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Bridge 5 Mill festive fair and MERCi AGM
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date/ Time: Thursday 4 December 2008, 12:00-6:00pm
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Ancoats, Manchester.
Stuck for an environmental, fair-trade, or unusual gift for your loved ones or just needing time to chill and connect? Then pop along to Bridge-5 Mill between 12-6pm for an afternoon and evening of ethical festive shopping and networking.
Free veggie mince pies and mulled wine (non-alcoholic) throughout the day and the chance to win a festive hamper worth over £50 just by coming to the fair!!!
After the fair, we will be holding the MERCi AGM 6.30pm – 7.30 pm.
Your group can join MERCi on the day and you will have a chance to win:
- A FREE room booking at Bridge-5 Mill worth £200
- An organisational audit worth over £600
- A Festive hamper worth £50
- A FREE communication/marketing package worth over £150
From 7.30pm -8.30pm there will be a chance to chat and network over a hot veggie supper, home-made from local seasonal vegetables.
Please rsvp to katyc@merci.org.uk by the 1st December so we know how many mince pies to bake.
We hope you can join us!
We are also hoping to attract new trustees to the MERCi Board so if you are interested in joining a small but dynamic charity to start putting those sustainability ideas into action then please see the flyer and role description below or phone Caroline Downey (0161 273 1736) for an informal discussion.
Nominations need to with us by the 1st December.
Contact about this story: katyc@merci.org.uk
Website:
http://www.merci.org.uk/
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer to be on the "Flash the Cash" Young Person’s Panel (FAO 11-19 year olds living in Cheetham and Crumpsall wards)
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Want to decide who gets the money in the Cheetham and Crumpsall £12,000 Giveaway?
What’s it all about?
We’ve got £12,000 to spend on youth activities in Cheetham and Crumpsall and we want you to help decide who gets the money.
We’re looking for volunteers to come and sit on a panel and judge the different project ideas, giving them a score. We’ll add up the scores of all the panel members, and those with the most get funded!
When and where?
There’s a training session to fill you in on all the details. That’s from 6-8pm on Thursday 13 November at Cheetham Hill Local Services Office (housing office).
The panel will make the decisions at the Flash the Cash event which is 11-4pm on the 15 November at Crumpsall Methodist Church, Lansdowne Road, M8 5SF.
You’ll be fed and watered at both events!
Who’s it for?
The projects and the panel are for 11-19 year olds living in Cheetham and Crumpsall wards.
If you're interested in taking part then fill in the form below and return it to Julie Goreham: Cheetham Hill Local Services Office, Cheetham Hill Road, M8 9NW.
For further information contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email: j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
Deadline:
13 Nov 2008
E-mail for more information:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities

Take Up Champions
Posted November 6th, 2008 by Judith Baron
Date:
20 November 2008 - 26 February 2009
Time:
Thursdays 10am to 3pm
The Take Up Champions is a training programme open to anyone who lives or works in East Manchester, and who wishes to help older people in their community to improve their quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The training takes place over 12 weeks and covers a variety of services and organisations. There will be sessions on welfare benefits, health services, carers and adaptations, to name but a few. As well as a broad range of organisations being represented, there will be trips out to centres. The training is free and we aim to make it fun, friendly and informative.
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
Judith Baron,The Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY
0161 202 2522
E-mail for more information:
jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk

Alcohol Awareness Training: Safer Drinking for over-50s
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 3rd December 1.30pm-4.30pm, Venue: Withington Hospital.
OR
Date/ Time: Friday 5th December 9.30am-12.30pm, Venue: Ancoats Clinic.
No previous alcohol training required. Training is free and open to anyone working in community and voluntary organisations as well as Council and NHS agencies/services.
The workshop includes: basic alcohol awareness; effects on over 50s; skills to identify alcohol misuse and promote safer drinking; and update on local alcohol services.
To reserve your place, contact Jayne McGrath 0161 882 2300 jayne.mcgrath@manchester.nhs.uk.
If you would like your own bespoke training session for your team or organisation, please let us know and we can arrange this.
Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
jayne.mcgrath@manchester.nhs.uk
Migrant Worker Awareness Training
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
10am – 1pm
Date: Thursday 13 November 2008
Trainer: Oxfam – Migrant Workers Project
Aim: To raise awareness of the experiences of migrant workers in the UK and improve understanding of the support needs of this group.
Covers basic awareness issues but does not provide in-depth knowledge on migrant workers rights i.e. benefit entitlement - for training on this topic, please see our Benefits for People from Abroad course.
This course will enable you to:
• List some of the common experiences of migrant workers in the UK
• Identify which groups of migrant workers make up the national and local population of migrant workers
• Identify barriers faced by migrant workers in accessing support and identify areas in which migrant workers may need advice
• Suggest ways to challenge some of the myths surrounding migrant workers
Aimed at advisers/ other professionals who provide advice or services to migrant workers.
Level of expertise: Introductory
Book your place online at: http://advicekit.info/training or fill in the booking form below
Type of course:
One off training event
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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Presentation Skills Course
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
10 am - 4 pm
Date(s): 2 days - Wednesday 19 & 26 November 2008
Trainer: Manchester Advice
Aim: To give you the skills and confidence to deliver effective presentations.
This course will enable you to:
• Identify and describe the core purpose of a presentation
• Select the best structure and style for a presentation
• Describe a range of approaches to engage an audience
• List some common dos and don'ts
• Put together an effective presentation
• Deliver a presentation
NB: The course will concentrate on putting ideas into practice. With this in mind, please come to the course with a particular presentation in mind to work on. On Day 2 you will be expected to deliver your presentation
Level of expertise: Introductory
Book your place online at: http://advicekit.info/training or fill in the booking form below
Type of course:
Training course
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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VCS focused training workshops at the Directory of Social Change Winterfair
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) are excited to introduce Winterfair: offering lowcost snappy workshops covering a wide range of topics relevant to VCS organisations.
Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Venue: Macdonald Manchester Hotel, London Road, Manchester M1 2PG
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is an independent charity with a vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change.
Book online at: http://www.dscwinterfair.org.uk/index.html or by filling in the booking form below.
Booking queries to: 08450 77 77 07, email: training@dsc.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
training@dsc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.dscwinterfair.org.uk/index.html
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.

What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Website/ Bulletin’ as the subject title).
The Community Network for Manchester website and bulletin are intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.
We invite you to forward the bulletin on to any contacts who may find it useful and we encourage you to contribute to its content. You can do this by uploading information directly to our website, or by sending your entry to: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Bulletin’ as the subject title). In order to upload information directly to our website you must first register your details with us. The registration process is simple and free - for further information, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.

The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and we would like to thank all those of you who make regular contributions.
CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester

CN4M Bulletin 24th October 2008

About Community Network for Manchester:
Community Network for Manchester is an organisation that brings together a range of networks and pools. Networks are made up of a number of voluntary and community groups and they are concerned with either a geographical area or community of interest. Some networks also provide an additional strategic function that engages with statutory agencies.

We are here to give the voluntary and community sector in Manchester the opportunity to have a strong and collective voice on the issues that matter to them.
We build links between our networks, the wider voluntary community sector and statutory agencies to increase our potential to influence decisions across Manchester.

We provide spaces and opportunities for networking, sharing ideas, knowledge and good practice.

About the Community Network for Manchester bulletin:
The Community Network for Manchester bulletin is circulated on a weekly basis and is intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.

The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and is mainly made up of information uploaded to our website. We welcome your contributions to its content. Further information on how you can do this can be found at the bottom of this email.

This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded over the last week to the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)


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Latest News
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester Grassroots Grants fund
The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester is now accepting applications for the Grassroots Grants fund.

This is a new initiative set up by the Government’s Office of the Third Sector and aims to support small voluntary and community groups that are dependent on volunteers.

Nationally, the scheme is being administered by the Community Development Foundation, and in Greater Manchester the Community Foundation has been selected to distribute grants in all boroughs of the county, with the exception of Bolton.

To be eligible for a grant, the group must:
• have been formed before 31st December 2006;
• have an average income of less than £20,000 over the last three years;
• be volunteer led.

Groups can apply for up to £5,000 – either as a one-off payment or a grant spread over a maximum three-year period.
The Foundation is particularly keen to receive applications for capital items for new equipment or renovating buildings.

Money is allocated by financial year, so the Foundation is encouraging groups to apply as soon as possible – as applying later in the year could limit the amount of money available.


Transport Innovation Fund proposals

Following 12 weeks of consultation, the Transport Resource Unit (based at GMCVO) has produced a report detailing the views of the sector on the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) proposals. Although the views are many and varied, broadly speaking there is a clear recognition that 'something needs to be done' about transport in Greater Manchester but also that there should be safeguards to ensure that voluntary sector services are not adversely affected.

During the course of the consultation, the Transport Resource Unit made contact with over 100 VCS organisations from across Greater Manchester through events, interviews, an online survey and other ad hoc contact.

The consultation report does not endorse or reject the proposals but makes recommendations on future involvement of the sector and on action which can be taken to lessen any potential negative effects to VCS organisations, staff, volunteers and service users.

For a link to the report please visit the GMCVO website: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/968

Website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/968

Project Towpath Community Grants programme supporting ‘return to work’ projects

Greater Manchester Voluntary Sector Learning Consortium was recently awarded the contract for the Community Grants programme Project Towpath. These grants are aimed specifically at all small voluntary and community sector groups within Greater Manchester that help people return to work.

Grants can be used to provide support to 'hard-to-reach' communities and individuals, to enable them to access employment or further learning and training.
Applications from groups supporting people with disabilities to get closer to the labour market are particularly welcome.
Grants cannot be used to duplicate provision that is already available through ESF Co-Financing or mainstream funding.

Some examples of the type of activity that can be supported by a grant are:
• Initial help with basic skills.
• Taster work experience, including voluntary work.
• Training, advice and counselling.
• Job search assistance.
• Confidence building and personal development.
• Engagement activities that support individuals to overcome barriers to learning or employment.

See the document below for information on how to apply for a grant.

For further information, please contact Gill or Karen at GMCVO on 0161 277 1019/1017 or via e-mail: gill.dixon@gmcvo.org.uk, karen.rigg@gmcvo.org.uk.

GMVSLC has 92 grant awards available, these will be distributed across the ten local authority areas of Greater Manchester, taking into account relative levels of deprivation and participant profiles.

Applications will be assessed by an independent panel which will sit:

November 2008
February 2009
May 2009
August 2009
November 2009
February 2010.

Completed application documentation must be received by GMCVO on or before the 15th of the month preceding the panel sitting.

Website: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/965

The Personal Support Unit (PSU) is undertaking an evaluation of their service this year.

They are gathering feedback from PSU volunteers; clients; court staff; Judiciary and external contacts such as other service providers and advice agencies in order to review and evaulate their service.

They would really appreciate your thoughts and feedback.

Please fill in the questionnaire below and return it to Manchester@thepsu.co.uk by the end of October 2008.

Contact about this story: Manchester@thepsu.co.uk

Community Network for Manchester Networking Event

Community Network for Manchester is holding a Networking Event on Tuesday 28th October 2008. The event will be held at the Friends Meeting House (6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS), from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The event will enable voluntary and community groups working in Manchester to exchange information and ideas, meet funders and representatives from support agencies, and discuss current issues affecting the Voluntary and Community Sector.

If you are interested in attending this event please email lucy@cn4m.net by Wednesday 22nd October 2008. Please also include any access or dietary requirements you have.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Contact about this story:
lucy@cn4m.net


Latest Events
Breakout - October Holiday Activities 2008
Posted October 17th, 2008 by estellew
Start: 27/10/2008 - 00:00
End: 02/11/2008 - 00:00
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Type of Event:
Community Event
27th Oct 08 - 2nd Nov 08

Breakout - October Holiday Activities 2008. Recreational and physical sports activities in and around Manchester’s parks and leisure centres.

With a range of activities laid on for all ages, there is no excuse for twiddling your thumbs during this year's half term holiday.

Featuring everything from fishing to wilderness awareness and orienteering - it will all be on offer across the city. The Breakout will set up camp in many of the city's parks and leisure centres with sports such as netball, football, swimming, squash and Taekwondo also available to try. Many of the sessions will be free of charge.

All children must be registered before they can participate in activities unless otherwise advised.

See the programme below for further information, or visit the Manchester City Council Website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/October_Breakout_2008.pdf

The programme is available on tape, in large print, in Braille, and in various community languages on request. Please telephone Luckvear Singh on 0161 953 2489
www.manchester.gov.uk/leisure

Website:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/October_Breakout_2008.pdf

Cancelled - One Parent Families|Gingerbread’s Annual Conference 2008

Posted October 21st, 2008 by estellew
Start: 21/10/2008 - 00:56
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The One Parent Families|Gingerbread’s Annual Conference 2008 which was due to take place at Manchester Town Hall on Saturday 25th October has now been cancelled.

One Parent Families|Gingerbread would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Fax/phone general enquiries 0161 636 7564
THE LONE PARENT HELPLINE 0800 018 5026


The LawWorks for Community Groups Manchester - Practical Advice Talk

Posted October 21st, 2008 by estellew
Start: 21/10/2008 - 11:00
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The LawWorks for Community Groups Manchester - Practical Advice Talk.

Date/ Time: Tuesday 11th November, 13.00 – 16.30.

Central Manchester.

FREE legal seminars for charities and community groups.

LawWorks are pleased to invite you to the LawWorks Practical Advice Talk (PAT) to be held on Tuesday 11th November, and kindly hosted by one of our central Manchester member law firms.

These free legal training talks are aimed at not for profit organisations and should help them identify legal problems, avoid future legal claims and strengthen their governance by sharing best practice.

The afternoon will consist of two seminars delivered by specialist Manchester-based solicitors:

13.00 – 14.30 Employment – Disciplinary & Grievance Procedure session

15.00 – 16.30 Charity Law session

Both sessions are FREE and refreshments will be provided

There will also be a chance to meet the LawWorks for Community Groups team to discuss ways in which LawWorks might be able to assist with any legal problems your organisation is currently facing.

There are limited FREE places available – so book yours NOW.

Simply go to www.probonogroup.org.uk/register/ to reserve your place. If you have any queries please call Kristina Velcikova on 020 7090 7362.

You will receive venue details once you have reserved your place for the event.

NB: Strictly no admittance on the day unless you have completed the online application registration process.

The LawWorks for Community Groups project is partly funded by BLF and we promote the delivery of free legal advice to not for profit organisations.

For more info on LawWorks, please go to www.lawworks.org.uk

Church Action on Poverty’s annual conference

Church Action on Poverty’s annual conference will include talks and presentations from a wide range of individuals who have effectivley brought about change in their communities.

Date/ Time: Saturday, 15 November 2008, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Venue: Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ.

This year’s CAP conference provides an opportunity to be challenged, inspired and energised:

• Hear real stories from round the country of where local CAP groups and programmes have enabled people to speak up, get organised and become Changemakers in their own communities
• Learn more about the get fair campaign and Poverty and Homelessness Action Week and how you can get involved
• Share your own stories of what inspires you to want to make a difference, what works – and what doesn’t
• Pick up ideas from others about how to engage your church and how to put your own MP on the spot
• Go away with practical tools and ideas to use in your own church or group.

There will be sessions from CAP’s Participatory Budgeting Unit and Changemakers – CAP’s new citizens’ organisation in Manchester. The keynote speaker is David Lammy MP. There will also be a panel discussion, music and drama.

For a link to the event flyer, visit: http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/event-items/annualconference2008

For further information, or to book your place contact CAP on 0161 236 9321, info@church-poverty.org.uk.

Contact for more info:
info@church-poverty.org.uk
Website: http://www.church-poverty.org.uk/event-items/annualconference2008

Communities in Space: The Final Frontier - community hubs free event
Posted October 23rd, 2008 by estellew
Start: 23/10/2008 - 00:29
End: 27/11/2008 - 00:29
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A special FREE event for volunteers and workers from Greater Manchester's community hubs.

Date: Thursday, 27 November 2008

A hub is a place of neighbourhood activity, it could be community building, space, centre, facility or any other place run by a not-for-profit group.

Would you like to
O Improve your buildings accessibility?
O Make sure you are meeting the needs of everyone in your community?
O Find out how to reach new groups and extend your service?
O Learn some tricks of the marketing trade?

There will be a focus on ways to make sure your hub is accessible, welcoming and open to everyone in your community. There will be practical workshops and tools to take away,
expert speakers, networking opportunities, information sharing and more.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Places are free but must be booked in advance. Please complete a booking form and return it to Susan Barrett email sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk Tel 0161 2771001 Fax 0161 234 8296

For more information about this event, COMBINE or Community Hubs at GMCVO contact Morag Rose on 0161 277 1039 email morag.rose@gmcvo.org.uk

To access the event flyer and booking form, visit the following link: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/907

Contact for more info:
sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk
Website: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/907

Youth Taskforce Roadshow
Posted October 23rd, 2008 by estellew
Start: 23/10/2008 - 00:23
End: 27/11/2008 - 00:23
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Want to find out more about the government’s vision for tackling youth crime and anti-social behaviour?

Want to hear about practical examples of good practice, air your views and share your ideas with multi-disciplinary colleagues?

Attend the free Youth Taskforce Roadshow in your area!

Date/ Time: 27 November, 10am - 4pm.

Venue: Palace Hotel Manchester

These events are aimed at local practitioners involved in front line delivery. They are an opportunity to hear from the heart of government about the role of Aiming High for young people, Targeted Youth Support and the Youth Taskforce Action Plan in delivering the government’s vision for young people. There will be a focus on the interaction between youth and community safety services, implementation of Targeted Youth Support, Challenge and Support principles and embedding the “triple track” approach.

The Roadshows will offer an opportunity to hear about best practice from around the country and get tips from expert practitioners on issues like using the Common Assessment Framework and lead professionals, using Individual Support Orders alongside Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, Parenting support and activities for young people.

For further information, and to book your place visit the following link : http://www.glasgows.co.uk/ytfroadshows/

To find out more contact ytfroadshows@glasgows.co.uk or call 01772 767799.

Contact for more info: ytfroadshows@glasgows.co.uk
Website: http://www.glasgows.co.uk/ytfroadshows/

Cheetham Hill Jobs Fair

Date/ Time: Wednesday 29 Oct 2008, 10:30am - 2.30pm.
Venue: 425 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 0PF.

Plenty of opportunities for you to meet and engage with potential employers.
For more information please contact Inspired Sisters on 0161 224 9090 between 9:30am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday


Campaign Against Climate Change Meeting

Venue: Friends Meeting House, Mount Street (behind the Central Library).

We are the Manchester branch of the national Campaign Against Climate Change. We meet on the second Monday of each month. For further information visit http://www.gmcacc.org/, or call 07801 263 265.

http://www.gmcacc.org/


Latest Employment Opportunities

Casework Assistant – Youth Mental Health (YSAP)

Deadline for application:
7 Nov 2008

YASP – an innovative community based youth mental health project is recruiting a: Casework Assistant – Youth Mental Health.
Hours: 24 Hours per week. Contract will run until 31st March 2009. Salary: £18,430 (pro rata).

The post holder will function as an advocate for vulnerable young people with mental health problems. The worker will assist them with any number of problems including difficulties with benefits, housing, education, employment, family, substance misuse, criminal justice system, as well as offering general support.

The post holder will work with 15-25 year olds, ensuring that advice, advocacy and practical support is offered to clients in a way which enhances the individuals’ ability for independent living and empowers them to make real choices and exercise control over their own lives. The worker will respond to enquiries at YASP’s advice drop-ins and will be proactive in providing crisis interventions on behalf of young people. The worker will also assist with completing benefit application forms and applying for housing.

As a Casework Assistant, the post holder will have a key role in administering the casework service. This will include tasks arising from caseworker allocation meetings such as writing to clients with signposting details and waiting list times.

YASP is highly committed to working with clients in a way which empowers them to make real choices and exercise more control over their own lives. The successful applicant will be expected to share this same level of commitment.

Applicants must have experience of working with young people with mental health needs and have a working knowledge of welfare rights, housing and advocacy.

Closing date for applications: 7 November 2008. Interviews: 21 November 2008.

For further information, and to request an application form contact: 0161 221 3054, info.yasp@harp-project.org.

Nina Roach (Office Manager) YASP
832 Stockport Road,
Levenshulme.
M19 3AW

HARP strives to be an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.

YASP is a Health, Advocacy & Resource Project. Reg charity no: 1102058. HARP.

E-mail for more information:
info.yasp@harp-project.org

LSEN Information and Support Officer

LSEN Information and Support Officer- (Fixed Term Contract till March 31st 2009)

Full Time – 35 hours per week (Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm)

NJC Grade 3 – Scale Point 14 - £15,470 - (pay award pending)

The Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) is one of the constituent Networks which make up the Community Network for Manchester (CN4M). LSEN is seeking an enthusiastic and competent administrator and information support officer to work under the guidance of the existing LSEN Co-ordinator.

LSEN are looking for someone who has knowledge or experience of working in the voluntary sector, has excellent communication skills, a good understanding of the present learning and skills agenda, and excellent ICT skills in relation to both productivity software and web and email based applications

Applications to to be completed and returned by email to walt.crowson@ntlworld.com or posted to LSEN, c/o The Wesley Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5BP by 5.00pm on Friday 14th November

Interviews to be held on Thursday 20th November

Deadline for application:
20 Nov 2008
E-mail for more information: walt.crowson@ntlworld.com

http://www.lsen.org.uk or http://cn4m.net

Latest Consultations

The future of the Compact questionnaire

Compact Voice has launched a nationwide survey to explore the views of the sector on the future of the Compact. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Compact and ensure it is as relevant and powerful as possible.

Compact Voice (which represents the voluntary and community sector in England on taking the Compact forward) urges everyone in the sector to respond.
The debate questionnaire can be found at: http://www.ncvo-consult.org.uk/survey.asp?s=01208108125223204

An information pack, Framing the Debate, is available from: http://www.compactvoice.org.uk/

Deadline for responding to the questionnaire: 10th November

The Commission for the Compact has published the findings of a recent research study (The State of Independence), which looks into the understanding and commitment to the Compact and safeguarding the independence of the third sector.

This research concludes that while the Compact has been successful in creating an environment which encourages and supports central government departments in their efforts to observe the independence of third sector organisations and their right to campaign, there are still challenges ahead.

Website:
http://www.ncvo-consult.org.uk/survey.asp?s=01208108125223204
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CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.

CN4M Bulletin 17 Oct 08

About Community Network for Manchester:

Community Network for Manchester is an organisation that brings together a range of networks and pools. Networks are made up of a number of voluntary and community groups and they are concerned with either a geographical area or community of interest. Some networks also provide an additional strategic function that engages with statutory agencies.

• We are here to give the voluntary and community sector in Manchester the opportunity to have a strong and collective voice on the issues that matter to them.
• We build links between our networks, the wider voluntary community sector and statutory agencies to increase our potential to influence decisions across Manchester.
• We provide spaces and opportunities for networking, sharing ideas, knowledge and good practice.
About the Community Network for Manchester bulletin:
The Community Network for Manchester bulletin is circulated on a weekly basis and is intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.

The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and is mainly made up of information uploaded to our website. We welcome your contributions to its content. Further information on how you can do this can be found at the bottom of this email.

This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded over the last week to the following key areas:
• News
• Events
• Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)


If you missed last week’s bulletin please visit the website for further information on all the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks.

Latest News

Community Network for Manchester Networking Event

Community Network for Manchester is holding a Networking Event on Tuesday 28th October 2008. read more »

The Cheetham and Crumpsall £12,000 Giveaway

Funded by the Wilton Area Panel and delivered by the North West Manchester Youth Activities Group.
We’ve got £12,000 to spend on youth activities in Cheetham and Crumpsall. read more »

Latest Events

GMNA - Opening Meeting - Latest improvements in Neurological Treatments and Care
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance

Open meeting - Come and hear about the latest improvements in Neurological Treatments and Care at Salford Royal (Hope Hospital) Neurosciences Centre. read more »

One Parent Families|Gingerbread’s Annual Conference 2008

One Parent Families|Gingerbread’s Annual Conference 2008 is taking place in Manchester and we want you to get involved!
Date: Saturday 25th October
Venue: Manchester Town Hall read more »

Film Screening & Film Making Workshop

The Libyan Report & The British Libyan Solidarity Campaign presents 7 films by: Mohamed Maklouf. read more »

What have Green Budgets to do with me? Greater Manchester SERA (Labour Environment Campaign) Event
Date/ Time: 22nd October, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Venue: Committee Room 4, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square read more »

A TIF too far? Greater Manchester SERA (Labour Environment Campaign) Event
Date/ Time: 19th November, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Venue: Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square read more »

MERCi is having a Festive Fair at Bridge-5 Mill!
On December 4th Merci will be hosting an afternoon and evening of ethical festive shopping and networking for all groups and individuals from across Manchester. read more »

Breakout - October Holiday Activities 2008 - 27th Oct 08 - 2nd Nov 08

Breakout - October Holiday Activities 2008. Recreational and physical sports activities in and around Manchester’s parks and leisure centres. read more »

Wilton Area Panel AGM
Date/ Time: 21st October 2008, 6:45 - 8:45 read more »

Latest Employment Opportunities

Community Xchange Programme Supervisor
Posted October 15th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
20 Oct 2008
Job Title: Community Xchange Programme Supervisor; Responsible to: Global Xchange Programme Manager read more »

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Welfare Benefits & Debt Caseworker
Posted October 16th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
28 Oct 2008

Platt Halpern Solicitors are currently advertising to fill a new Welfare Benefits & Debt Caseworker post at their Oldham office, following the award of a new contract by the Legal Services Commission. read more »

Xtrax - Project Manager
Posted October 16th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
29 Oct 2008
Contract: One year fixed term contract, Salary: £22k – £26k depending on experience. read more »
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Latest Training Opportunities

How to Write/ Develop an Environmental Policy (2 hours)
Posted October 16th, 2008 by estellew
An Environmental Policy Statement is typically the key method of communicating environmental commitments to customers and can be fundamental in helping to secure and win contracts with customers and s read more »

CIEH Environmental Awareness Certificate (1 day)

Posted October 16th, 2008 by estellew
Businesses that can demonstrate environmental commitment attract positive publicity, stakeholder goodwill and favourable credit terms. read more »

Successful Commissioning: Preparing Your Children's Service Tenders
Posted October 17th, 2008 by estellew
Free training places for VCS organisations. read more »

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Latest Tenders

Invitation to tender: Digital Video Documentary on inconsiderate or illegal parking
Posted October 16th, 2008 by estellew
Partner sought to assist with, and provide training to produce a: Digital Video Documentary on: Inconsiderate or illegal parking.
Background: read more »
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.

What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Website/ Bulletin’ as the subject title).

The Community Network for Manchester website and bulletin are intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.
We invite you to forward the bulletin on to any contacts who may find it useful and we encourage you to contribute to its content. You can do this by uploading information directly to our website, or by sending your entry to: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Bulletin’ as the subject title). In order to upload information directly to our website you must first register your details with us. The registration process is simple and free - for further information, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.

The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and we would like to thank all those of you who make regular contributions.
CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.



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