COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN 4th April 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 http://www.cn4m.net

1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------

1.0 Network News
1.1 Community Network 4 Manchester:
Following CN4M's request to the Manchester Partnership to clarify our
funding position for this year, they have responded and we have held an
initial meeting to further understand and clarify their response.
There are a number of issues that need further work and the discussions will
continue over the coming weeks, including the allocation of funding to some
sub-networks. Fortunately, there is an indication that any changes will be
phased and a 'tapering' of funding would be appropriate. This would fall in
line with CN4M's plans to produce a strategic plan and introduce a quality
framework. We expect that all networks would receive a payment for the
first quarter in April.
The one area where there was complete clarity is that there will be no
funding for the Neighbourhood Community Engagement Workers in this year's
allocation. The NCEWs have been informed and the Executive and core team
will support the NCEWs and the sub-network areas they are linked to, to
minimise the impact on delivery as much as possible and ensure the
individuals concerned are given every support to find alternative
employment.
Further information will be circulated as soon as we have confirmation of
the way forward for the remainder of CN4M's funding.
John Wareham CN4M Chief Executive, mailto:john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921


2.0 Training
2.1 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who would
not be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although some
are more suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions last
from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the areas of
arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills. A limited number
of these workshops can be offered free to groups in their widening
participation area (the 25% most deprived super output areas).
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Phone Sarah Wilkinson on (0161) 998 7272 or email for more
information and you will be sent a list of workshops and a booking
application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April so requests can be
prioritised) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk

2.2 New Chief Executive Programme- Run by ACEVO. The programme is
designed for newly appointed chief executives of third sector organisations
and will provide starting points for exploring the new challenges and
opportunities of the role as well as opportunities to develop a strong peer
support network. The purpose of the programme is to provide a structured
approach to the crucial challenges of leadership, management and governance,
exploring theory and its application in practice. In a supportive group of
your peers you will have time to consider your strengths, as well as develop
the expertise you want in order to manage the inevitable demands and
pressures of your role. Cost: Members- £715, Non-members - £865.
Dates/Times: 07 May Module 1: The role of the Chief Executive; 03 June
Module 2: Your Leadership Journey; 09 July Module 3: The Chief Executive as
ambassador; 03 September Module 4: Financial Matters and Fundraising; 07
October Module 5: Leading strategic change. 09.30 - 16.30. Venue:The Lesbian
and Gay Foundation, Manchester. For more information please contact Amy
Rooks, Professional Development Executive on 0845 873 8096 or
mailto:amy.rooks@acevo.org.uk

2.3 Accelerated Learning. This two-day training course is for
trainers, mentors, coaches and teaching professionals working with adults.
Dates: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th May 2008
Venue: Manchester Carers' Centre, Beswick House, Beswick Row, Manchester, M4
4PR
Cost (2 days) £160 which includes lunch & refreshments. For a link to the
booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=519&Itemid=50,
or contact: Bob Towers Training & Consultancy, Kuumba Imani Millennium
Centre, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool L8 1TH, Tel: 07841 515 070,
www.towersconsulting.co.uk


2.4 ICT Courses- WEVH. New courses scheduled for Spring/Summer 2008:
Intro/Intermediate Database (MS Access): 8th, 15th and 22nd April 2008;
Advanced Word Processing (MS Word): 14th, 21st and 28th May 2008. These
courses lead to a level 2 or 3 eDCC qualification. Please go to
http://www.edcc.org.uk/ for more information on course content. All courses
run 9.30am - 3pm, 3 x sessions, 15 hours in total - students must attend all
3 sessions to gain the certificate. Fees: Each full 3-day course costs £100
and full payment is required in advance to secure your place.
For more information or to request an application form please contact the
Admin Team on 0161 833 8800 or email mailto:info@wevh.org.uk.

2.5 Digital Mentoring Project- Free ICT Workshops. DigitALL is a
project based in Greater Manchester that matches young people (aged 16-25)
with people aged 45 and over who want help to get started using the Internet
and digital technology. They are running a series of four linked workshops.
The workshops will be fun and informal and you will work in pairs, helping
someone with the activities. Do you.... Need something more than exams and
job experience on your CV? Can you.... Give someone confidence with digital
technology? Complete 4 x 2 hour workshops and you will receive a Mentoring
certificate.
Workshop Dates: E-mail & internet: 5th, 12th , 19th April & 3rd May-
(Saturday) 10- 12; Beginners Web Design 5th, 12th, 19th, April & 3rd May-
(Saturday) 10- 12.
Venue: Ada House Thompson Street, Manchester M5 4FY
Contact them on: Tel: 0845 217 8988 or email mailto:k.kelly@timebank.org.uk,
mailto:k.ashley@timebank.org.uk.

2.6 Short courses in community and youth work at Manchester
University - May - July 2008. Courses include: Developing Local
Participation- Exploring organisational structures and decision-making
procedures to identify barriers and organisational strategies to enable
participation. Youth Work Theory and Practice - Identifying the role of a
community worker in the development of young people. Class and Power -
Identify and analyse the causes and effects of class oppression as well as
models of good community and youth work practice to address them. Mentoring
as Informal Education - A look at different approaches to the various stages
of mentoring as well as the skills involved. Each course is 10 credits;
Undergraduate Level One, and costs £256.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=50,
or call 0161 275 3523.

2.7 Leadership and Management Programmes at The Co-operative
College. The Co-operative College is based in Manchester and has been
serving the educational and learning needs of the co-operative movement
since 1919. They offer a range of open management courses providing learners
from third sector organisations with the opportunity to join colleagues from
other organisations to gain relevant and progressive knowledge and skills.
They will soon be delivering three one-day leadership and management
programmes that are designed for social enterprises and smaller
co-operatives. The cost of each course including all materials and lunch is
only £50 per person for the Effective Manager and Effective Communication
courses, and £75 per person for the Manager as Developer course. To find out
more about the range of bespoke management solutions they can offer, please
contact Jason Starks, Learning and Development Manager at
mailto:Jason@co-op.ac.uk, or ring Jason on 0161 246 2923


3.0 Events
3.1 Security 2008 - Managing The Unexpected. Security 2008 is
organised by a range of organisations including Greater Manchester Police,
and the British Security Industry Association. This year's event has
'managing the unexpected' as its focus and will include presentations by
Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. As
well as the seminar programme there will be an exhibition of security
products and services. The event is free and includes a buffet lunch.
Date/Time: Tuesday 8th April (morning).
Venue: New Century Hall, Corporation Street, Manchester M60 4ES
For more information, or to register for the event, please contact: Elaine
Hercombe TEL:0845 389 0747 FAX: 0845 389 0761 EMAIL:
mailto:e.hercombe@bsia.co.uk

3.2 Manchester City Council- Jobs Fairs 2008. Manchester City
Council are hosting their annual jobs fairs for Disabled people and for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
Dates/ Times: Thursday May 22, 11am to 4pm - Jobs fair for Disabled People;
Thursday August 28 11am to 4pm - LGBT jobs fair.
Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester. For a link to the events
flyer, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=235 If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact
Kate Fowler on 0161 234 1885 or mailto:k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk

3.3 The NXt Generation 2008 TAKE OVA! Variety Showcase. The nXt
Generation presents the 2008 TAKE OVA!!! Variety Showcase. Including:
Motivational Speaker - Paul O'Bina, Drama Act - Living to Die (sponsored by
D.T.B campaign) (LIVE performance) Underground Unit - Straight out of
LONDON(supporting the cause) (LIVE performance) Manchester's Finest - M's
up!!! Award Ceremony/ Fashion Show/ Hair Show/ Music Showcase & more!!! It
is a ticket only event: £5.00 = Young People (21 & Under), £15.00 = People
(22+). To view the events flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=239
Date/Time: May 5th 2008, 5pm - 11pm
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Contact Address: Unit 8, The Moss Side & Hulme Millennium Windrush Centre,
70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7WD, mailto:txg@hotmail.co.uk,
web: www.myspace.com/txg2007, Contact No: 07946 851705- 07965 667301 -
07807 410389- Reaghellle Peltier - Nicole McLaren - Leah Simms.

3.4 Public Seminar- Challenges and Opportunities for Service
Delivery in a culturally diverse society: lessons from the Muslim community.
Key aims of the seminar: To bring together public and private service
providers and those who use their services; To examine experiences gained
from their individual perspective to find out how they have dealt with the
challenges of meeting the needs of a more culturally, ethnically and
religiously diverse British society; To explore further opportunities and
challenges for service providers arising from further immigration into
Britain from the EU and elsewhere.
Date/ Time: Saturday 17 May 2008: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 210, Dame Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester M15 6HB.
To access an event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=240, or contact: Liz Marr, Collaborative Partnerships Co-ordinator,
Tel. 0161 247 3034, mailto:l.marr@mmu.ac.uk, Or Burjor Avari, Multicultural
Studies Co-ordinator, Tel. 0161 247 1023, mailto:b.avari@mmu.ac.uk.

3.5 Bury Neuro Support Meeting. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Date/Time: Thursday 10th April 2008, 4-6pm
Venue: Bishop Ashton Room, Bury Parish Church Hall
With guest speaker Gemma Short to talk about carers and her role in the
Carers Health Project. Followed by refreshments and relaxation time.
Transport is available for this meeting. Please call Marie ASAP on 01204
594004 to book a place on the minibus. For further information, contact:
GMNA c/o The Stroke Association, 6th Floor St James's House, Pendleton Way,
Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486, Fax: 0161 745 9595, Email:
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk


3.6 Neuro Support 4 Salford. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Something new for U if you have a neurological condition or injury or
care for someone who has. Next Meeting:
Date/Time: Friday 18th April, 2008. Starts 11am
Venue: The Neurocare Centre, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP(in the
small meeting room)
With guest speaker Ann Brehaut to talk about the benefits of Aromatherapy.
Light lunch provided
For more information please contact Yvonne at GMNA, 6th Floor, St James's
House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745
9595 Email: mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk

3.7 Comment on public transport in Manchester. People in Manchester
are being given the chance to raise public transport issues face-to-face
with the managers responsible for running their services this weekend at a
drop-in session hosted by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority
(GMPTA). Bus operators First Manchester, Arriva and Stagecoach will be
attending, along with officers from Stagecoach Metrolink, GMPTA and GMPTE.
The event is the first of four to be held in Manchester this year.
Date/Time: Saturday 5 April between 11am and 1pm
Venue: GMPTE Online at Piccadilly Gardens

3.8 The Cheetham And Crumpsall Welcome Centre Annual General
Meeting. Everyone is invited.
Date/ Time: Thursday 10th April 2008, 2pm
Venue: Trinity Church
The Cheetham and Crumpsall Welcome Centre is based in Trinity United Church
on Cheetham Hill Road. Its vision is to provide individuals and families new
to the area (and not so new!) with a friendly environment where they can
receive advice, resources to improve their way they live, healthy food and
snacks, and a place for children to play. It is open for two half-days a
week: from 13.00-16.00 on Thursday and from 10.30-13.30 on Friday.


4.0 Information
4.1 Ramblers' Association - Get Walking Keep Walking. We need you!
Help to get people walking! The Ramblers' Association are recruiting
volunteers to support their new Get Walking Keep Walking programme in
Manchester. This promotes local urban walking and independent walking over
12-week sessions. They are seeking volunteers to develop routes and other
volunteers to accompany staff and clients on walks. Induction training will
be held on Saturday 19th April in central Manchester. If you are interested,
please apply for their simple application form: Download from
http://www.getwalking.org.uk/ or telephone Chris Wingrove, on 0207 339 8564
for further details or to request a copy by post.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=513&Itemid=50

4.2 Volunteer as a Local Project Manager in Trafford. Are you ready
for a life changing challenge? Do you want to make your local community a
cleaner, greener more sustainable place to live in? Action for Sustainable
Living supports individuals and their communities to make a difference. They
would like to support new areas and are looking for Ten Voluntary Local
Project Managers to help them to do this in Trafford. The role is a
challenging yet rewarding one; you will develop new skills, meet new people
and really feel like you are making a difference. If you are an
enthusiastic, self-motivated individual able to offer at least eight hours
per week to support AfSL's activities, why not nominate yourself for this
unique opportunity? No previous experience necessary. These posts are
available for a minimum period of 6 months. Deadline for applications: 10am
on Friday 2nd May
For an application pack email mailto:jobs@afsl.org.uk; or ring 0845 634
4510, or visit their website: http://www.afsl.org.uk

4.3 Funding: Community Spaces programme. Community groups across
England are all set to spring clean their neighbourhoods following the
launch of a £50 million lottery-funded grants programme on Wednesday 19
March. Community Spaces is a £50 million open grants programme that is
managed by Groundwork UK as an Award Partner to the Big Lottery Fund. The
programme helps community groups create or improve green and open spaces so
that the quality of life in neighbourhoods across England is enhanced.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=518&Itemid,
visit http://www.community-spaces.org.uk/, or contact: Community Spaces,
Groundwork, Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham, B1 2RR. Tel: 0121 236
8565, email: mailto:info@community-spaces.org.uk

4.4 Manchester Heroes - Do you know anyone who has gone that extra
mile? On the 7th April 2008 the Manchester Evening News and Barclays Bank
are launching an Awards project that seeks to recognize outstanding
achievement within the community. They are looking for modern day heroes
from the fields of education, health, care work, community groups, the
emergency services and more - who have gone the extra mile for Manchester
and its inhabitants. 25 winners will each receive £1,000 and the chance to
meet Coronation Street star Kym Ryder at a presentation where winners will
receive a commemorative trophy. The Manchester Evening News will be covering
the progress of the search for the Manchester Heroes throughout the Awards
project, providing fantastic publicity for the people you nominate as well
as your establishment.
If you would like to nominate somebody, please email their name and contact
details, along with a brief synopsis of why they are a deserving candidate
to Jenny Stokes: mailto:jenny@comms.aspectgroup.co.uk, call 020 8673 2020.

4.5 Two new Community Radio Stations for Manchester. On the 25th
March, Ofcom announced that six new community radio licences were to be
awarded to stations in the East Midlands and the North West, including TWO
new stations for Manchester. PEACE FM will provide a cohesive and inclusive
voice for the African Caribbean community of Manchester. It will provide
opportunities for local people to be employed or volunteer their services as
well as offer training. NORTH MANCHESTER FM will be based at MANCAT's One
Central Park Campus and staffed by a team of enthusiastic volunteers from
all walks of life. NMFM is committed to entertaining its listeners as well
as creating new skills, boosting community pride and enabling residents to
have a better dialogue with the various services tasked to serve them.

4.6 Compact Annual Sector Report 2007 now available. A report by
Compact Voice reflecting voluntary and community sector perspectives on the
Compact is now available on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=73&Itemid
=81

4.7 The Economic Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector
to the Economy of the North West. New research now available on The Economic
Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector to the Economy of the
North West on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=71&Itemid
=81. The document sets out the evidence base for the voluntary and community
sector to rise to the challenge of the government's changing agenda towards
it. The government has ambitious plans for the voluntary and community
sector, not least in taking a greater role in the delivery of front line
services.

4.8 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national
strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation.
Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this
consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy.
Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve
the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all
local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84.
Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.


5.0 Jobs
5.1 Development Officer- Transport Resource Unit. Job Title:
Development Officer in Transport Resource Unit, NJC equivalent:
£23,749-£27,594 Scale SO1/2, points 29-34 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35
hours per week). The Transport Resource Unit is recruiting for a Development
Officer. This role is an opportunity to work alongside voluntary
organisations and statutory authorities in order to contribute to the future
shape of the local transport network in Greater Manchester.
For more information, please see the GMCVO website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/663 Closing Date: 9th April 2008

5.2 Office Administrator (Trainee)- Tung Sing Housing Association.
Job Title: Office Administrator (Trainee), Salary: £10,600. Due to the
resident profile the post holder must be fluent in the Chinese language.
Tung Sing Housing Association provides high quality, affordable housing and
community services to the diverse communities of Manchester and Trafford.
The employment package includes: Day release to attend college, Flexible
working and family-friendly policies, Holiday entitlement of 20 days per
annum, Contributory Pension Scheme, City Centre location in modern, spacious
and smoke-free offices. Application forms are available from the Tung Sing
website http://www.tungsing.co.uk Or Ms Susan Britton, Tung Sing Housing
Association Ltd, Victoria House, 119 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AG,
Tel: 0161 234 0262 Email: mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th May 2008. Interviews: 22nd / 23rd May 2008

Disclaimer: Please be aware that information circulated through the CN4M
bulletin is for your information only; with the exception of the 'network
news' section, content is not endorsed by and does not represent the views
of CN4M.

If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net.