EMAIL BULLETIN – 10th January 2008
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 Network News
1.1 IMPORTANT: Registration for CN4M Away Day - Tuesday 29th January 2008
CN4M WILL BE HOLDING A STRATEGY GROUP AWAY DAY ON 29TH JANUARY AT 1.00PM AT
CROSS STREET CHAPEL
This is your opportunity to contribute to CN4M's future development.
The Away Day is being held to discuss information gathered during the CN4M
Review from employees and sub-networks, as well as the Executive Group's
discussions on the 10th December 2007.
The outcomes from the Away Day will contribute to the development of CN4M's
Business Plan and negotiations for next years funding.
For more detailed information and briefing papers, see the CN4M website:
REGISTRATION:
It is expected that all members of the Strategy Group will attend. Any
other participants from networks who wish to take part would need to have an
understanding of the complexity and history of CN4M in order to contribute
fully.
If you're planning to attend, please contact Estelle Worthington by TUESDAY
15TH JANUARY on 0161 234 2915 or email mailto:estelle@cn4m.netThis email
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1.2 CN4M Strategy Group meetings 2008- dates for your diary
The scheduled dates and venues for CN4M Strategy Group meetings over the
next year are as follows:
Tuesday's 5.30- 8.00pm
Date: Venue:
26th Feb Green Fish A/B
8th April Friends Meeting House (main hall)
20th May Friends Meeting House (main hall)
24th June Green Fish A/B
29th July Green Fish A/B
23rd Sep Green Fish A/B
28th Oct Green Fish A/B
9th Dec Green Fish A/B
1.3 Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool meeting- Thursday 17th January
THE NEXT SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBOURHOODS POOL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR 6PM-7.30PM
ON THURSDAY 17TH JANUARY IN ROOM 4 AT THE FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE. Sandwiches
will be provided
These meetings are a chance for interested groups to get together and
discuss issues around the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Partnership, including
housing, planning and environmental related consultations and information
sharing on forthcoming policies.
The agenda for this meeting includes discussion of Local Development
Framework consultation, how best the Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Partnership can achieve sustainable neighbourhoods in Manchester and the
Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan.
If you're planning to attend, please RSVP to mailto:sustainable@merci.org.uk
More information available from Julie via the above email or on 01612731736
1.4 Community Safety Network
THERE WILL BE A MEETING HELD AT FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE ON FRIDAY 25TH
JANUARY, 1PM-3PM TO SET YOUR PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR AHEAD.
The Community Safety Network is currently putting together its delivery plan
for the next three years and needs YOU to set the agenda.
Instead of holding a RESPECT meeting every other month, there will be an
OPEN COMMUNITY FORUM held every four weeks. Each meeting will result in the
setting of an ACTION PLAN.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=378&Itemid=35
If you wish to attend this event please email Steph Jones:
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
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2 Training
2.1 Effective Supervision Skills
IDT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ARE RUNNING A TWO-DAY TRAINING COURSE ON
EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION SKILLS ON 27TH AND 28TH FEBRUARY 2008.
This course provides practical, proven, supervision skills and awareness
training for participants from voluntary and statutory organisations in the
fields of education, health and social inclusion. It is equally suitable for
new and experienced managers. Venue: Sporting Edge, Openshaw, Manchester.
Cost: £178.50 + VAT for 2 days.
For more detailed information, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=361&Itemid=50
For more information, visit the IDT Training & Education website:
www.idttraining.com Or email mailto:mail@idttraining.com for further
details. Phone:01803 299049
2.1 Breakfast Seminar: Emergency Planning: Protecting Your Business
ON THE 31ST JANUARY 2008 AT 8.30-11.00, MANCHESTER TOWN HALL
This breakfast seminar event is being held in response to delegate feedback
at the launch of the Manchester Business Continuity Forum. A number of
speakers will cover a range of issues including: Hostile Reconnaissance,
City Centre Evacuation and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological or
Nuclear) issues. The Council's Emergency Planning Team will outline the
emergency planning measures in place in Manchester, including the city
centre evacuation arrangements.
To register for this FREE event (places limited), please email:
mailto:business.continuity@manchester.gov.uk
2.3 Volunteers and the Law
FREE SEMINAR: VOLUNTEERS AND THE LAW. TUESDATY 5TH FEBRUARY 2008, 6-8.30PM,
CENTRAL MANCHESTER.
Volunteering Manchester has organised a free seminar for any voluntary
organisations or groups who work with / use volunteers in the Manchester
City boundaries.
Legal issues when working with volunteers are increasingly complex for
voluntary organisations and the event has been designed to provide an
introduction to the subject. 'Volunteers and the Law' will be a whistle stop
tour through the current major issues affecting volunteer involving
organisations.
For more detailed information, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=376&Itemid=50
To reserve a place at this seminar please contact mailto:mispa@mmu.ac.uk
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enabled to view it or call (0161) 247 6020.
2.4 Free ICT Workshops- Digital mentoring Projects
DigitALL is a new project based in Greater Manchester that matches young
people (aged 18-25) with people aged 45 and over who want help to get
started using he Internet and digital technology. They are running a series
of four linked training workshops on popular topics that will be fun and
informal. At the workshops you will work in pairs, helping someone else
with the activities as you learn together.
If you are between 18-25 years old come along to our workshops and gain new
skills, and valuable experience.
Complete 4 x2 hours workshops and you will receive a Volunteering
Certificate
To book a place TEL: 0845 217 8988, email mailto:info@digitall.org.uk Or
visit www.digitall.org.uk
3 Events
3.1 Workshop for forming a response to the 'LDF' consultation
MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 23RD JANUARY 2008, 7-9PM IN ROOM 1 AT THE
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, MOUNT STREET
The Local Development Framework (LDF) will be a new planning document.
It will outline what kind of development we want where, and to what
specification to meet the 'vision' for the city- i.e. if we want improved
health, more jobs, a better environment etc, what do we need in terms of
planning and development to make it happen?
Writing the LDF is a fairly long process. The 'Issues and Option' stage
is being consulted on until 4th February - this is a really early stage
where people are invited to say what they think should be covered in the
document and the sorts of policies it should involve. The workshop is aimed
at those who are interested in forming a response to the document - it aims
to bring those groups together to look at areas where a shared response can
be formed, and assist groups in giving feedback to the consultation.
For more information contact Julie Goreham at the Sustainable
Neighbourhoods Pool on 0161 273 1736 or mailto:sustainable@merci.org.uk
3.2 Creative Industries Development Service (CIDS) Launch Event
CIDS ARE HOLDING A LAUNCH/NETWORKING EVENT AT CUBE ON MONDAY 21ST JANUARY
Creative Industries Development Service (CIDS) has leapt in to 2008 by
launching Focal Point:Start - an ongoing programme of business support
specifically aimed at those who are seriously considering launching a
creative business in the next 3 - 6 months.
£30,000 of Pre-start Business Support Available from CIDS in 2008
All details can be found at: www.cids.co.uk/start
3.3 Communications in the 21st Century, GMCVO conference
THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2008, ST THOMAS CENTRE, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER
This exciting GMCVO conference will allow delegates to explore communication
methods which can enhance services, consultations and the sharing of
information. In this new century the wealth of modern technological tools
which are available can sometimes be overwhelming. We know it is possible to
widen participation and forge stronger channels of communication but how can
this be done? By focusing on the easily accessible and practical, delegates
will be better equipped to support staff, volunteers, the public and their
service users.
Target audience: Voluntary and community organisations of all types
Cost: Statutory sector £80; voluntary sector £55; GMCVO members £50
Book by 24th January to receive a £5 discount
Bookings: mailto:sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk
3.4 Black Health Agency Health Seminar,
THURSDAY 13TH MARCH 2008, 10.00-4.00, THE GATEWAY, SANKEY STREET, WARRINGTON
The Black Health Agency is inviting community groups and black and minority
ethnic voluntary sector groups to showcase their work across the North
West - with space for presentations, workshops and displays. The Conference
will bring together people who are trying to make a difference at national,
local and regional levels - to share experiences and let each other know
'what works' in their communities.
Delegate fee: £10.
Contact: Marcella Turner, BHA, 464 Chester Road, Old Trafford, M16 9HE
or email: mailto:marcella@blackhealthagency.org.uk
3.4 Training: Sustainable Funding Tools for Community Groups
THURSDAY 28TH FEBRUARY, 9.30-12.30, ST THOMAS CENTRE
Community Hubs @ GMCVO is offering free training and support for funding
advisors and development workers. The training focuses on working with small
groups around sustainable funding. It offers a range of practical resources
which have all been used very successfully, including template documents, a
resource database, customisable training materials and ongoing support
services.
For more information or to book a place please contact
Morag Rose, Community Hubs Development Officer
Tel: 0161 277 1039, or mailto:morag.rose@gmcvo.org.uk
4 Information
4.1 Affordable Housing Consultation
The council is consulting on planning policies to "widen the housing mix in
Manchester in order to enhance regeneration by creating greater choice,
diversity and affordability in the housing stock".
They are consulting until 20th February and documents are available on the
council's website at:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=856&
documentID=3381
Comments can be made online. Alternatively comments can be made by email
mailto:planningstrategy@manchester.gov.uk or by post to Claire Freeman,
Strategy Officer, Planning Strategy Group, Manchester City
Council, Room 7043, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street, Manchester, M60 3NY
For more information contact Julie Goreham at the Sustainable
Neighbourhoods Pool on 0161 273 1736 or mailto:sustainable@merci.org.uk or
Claire Freeman at the Planning Department in the council on 0161 234 4678
4.2 Annual Report on Poverty and Social Exclusion
Just published on the Joseph Rowntree Foundation website:
Monitoring poverty and social exclusion 2007
http://josephrowntreefoundation.cmail2.com/l/290201/11d16dtt/www.jrf.org.uk
/knowledge/findings/socialpolicy/2164.asp>,
This annual report on the state of poverty and social exclusion in the
United Kingdom covers low income, work, education, health, housing,
disadvantaged children and exclusion from services.
4.3 Transport related Consultation papers
Three consultation documents with the potential to have a huge impact on
transport in Manchester
Please see the CN4M website for further details:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=391&Itemid=84
5 Jobs
5.1 Project Officer
Title: Project Officer: £10.38/hour, 37.5 hours/week (negotiable). February
to March 2008. Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool, Environment Network for
Manchester
Environment Network for Manchester are looking for a highly motivated and
proactive individual for a two month consultancy to deliver a project which
aims to help community and voluntary groups to influence decision-making on
housing, environmental and planning issues in Manchester. The ideal
candidate will have experience of working with community groups, promoting
sustainable development and delivering grant funded projects.
A job description and person specification are available from Jemma on
0161 273 1736 or mailto:sustainable@merci.org.uk
Application deadline: 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd January
Interviews will be held on Friday 25th January.
5.2 Sustainability Coordinator
Title: Sustainability Coordinator. Salary: £21,900. Organisation: Action for
Sustainable Living.
Maternity Leave Cover (6 Months)
If you want a challenge, look no further! Action for Sustainable Living
needs a self-motivated individual to cover their Sustainability Coordinator'
s Maternity Leave (working in Trafford and South Manchester). Under current
expansion plans this temporary post may lead to an extended contract.
Sustainability Coordinators lead teams of up to 15 voluntary Local Project
Managers to assist local people take simple next steps towards leading a
more sustainable lifestyle and help communities find local solutions to
local sustainability problems.
For job pack please contact: mailto:jobs@afsl.org.uk This email address is
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phone 0845 634 4510. Closing date for applications 9am, 21st January.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 31st January.
Further info available on the CN4M website:
5.3 Community Arts North West- four new posts
Following a successful bid to the Big Lottery Fund, CAN is seeking key staff
to support the development of the new Exodus 3-year refugee arts programme
that will work across Greater Manchester from April 2008.
CAN wish to appoint the following staff:
Exodus Coordinator (full-time, 9-month fixed term contract)
Exodus Artistic Manager (part-time, 3-days per week, 3-year fixed term
contract)
Administrative Assistant (full-time, 3-year fixed term contract)
Artistic Manager (part-time, 4-days per week, 1-year fixed term contract -
maternity cover)
For more information and to download an application pack visit
www.can.uk.com/about_us/about_opps.htm Application packs are also available
by contacting David Martin on 0161 234 2996, mailto:david@can.uk.com
Deadline for receipt of completed applications (no CVs) for all posts is
Friday 25 January 2008, 5pm
5.4 Community Food Co-ordinators (3 posts)
Title: Community Food Co-ordinator, Salary: Band 5 - £19,683-£25,424pa,
Organisation: Manchester Public Health Development Service. Job Reference
Number: JP/CFC/541
The 3 Community Food Co-ordinators will work towards reducing levels of
obesity in identified families and groups and improving access to healthy
food locally, by adopting a community health approach. The post holders will
be employed and managed by the Manchester Public Health Development Service
although based and supervised by one of the Healthy Living Network
initiatives in Manchester.
For an application form and job details, either telephone 0161 862 9315 (24
hour answer phone) or e-mail: mailto:ApplicaR@manchester.nhs.ukThis email
address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to
view it , giving your full name, address and job reference number.
Alternatively, you can apply online via www.jobs.nhs.uk Closing date: 25th
January 2008
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