Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 24 April 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Message to Community Network for Manchester e-bulletin readers
The Community Network for Manchester website was offline on Thursday 23rd April due to a technical fault.
The site is now up and running again. However, if you are experiencing difficulties viewing links from the Community Network for Manchester e-bulletin, you may need to press the 'refresh' button at the top of your internet browser to view the website.
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Network update
As you are all aware CN4M has not had funding confirmed beyond this financial quarter. It was expected to have received an indication as to whether CN4M would be asked to continue in its important role or that the outcomes of the review would need to go out for tender before the end of March now but it is hoped a decision should be announced shortly.
Due to this uncertainty, and a 7.2% cut in our budget from last year, CN4M’s Executive Group has had to make some very challenging decisions in relation to the support to sub-networks in relation to funding and core team structure. All sub-networks that have submitted application forms will be contacted over the next week with the decisions on the funding and activities proposed. Please be aware that this is for the first quarter only and will almost certainly be reviewed for the remainder of the year.
In addition, we have had to say goodbye to two valuable members of staff at the end of March. Francess Tagoe, Network Development Co-ordinator, was made redundant due to the cuts in funding and Lucy Thomson, Business Development Manager, was successful in her application to lead a new initiative in Newcastle setting up a people’s assembly to engage with the local strategic partnership. Both Fran and Lucy wish to pass on their thanks and regards to you all for your support over the years. We wish them good luck in their future careers.
Until we have confirmation on funding we are unable to recruit to fill any posts. In order to continue to provide an effective support function to sub-networks, as well as continuing our valuable information, communication and engagement functions, we will be putting in place temporary measures:
1. All members of the core team and Executive Group can be contacted for general information or to seek out who would be the most appropriate person to speak to.
2. On any issues to do with finance and monitoring, please continue to contact Stuart Cooper or John Doyle.
3. Estelle Worthington will continue to support the information and communication function. However, Estelle will be the main contact for sub-network support issues. Any issues Estelle cannot address immediately will be passed to the Management Team or Executive Group for a response.
4. Michelle Foster will continue to provide support in publicity and marketing but will deliver the information and communications functions Estelle will not be doing due to her new role.
5. On any strategic issues, please continue to contact Cath Taylor or myself.
6. Chiara Mallia will continue to provide the office management and secretariat support to a number of areas such as the Executive Group and the Third Sector Strategy Group.
Thank you for your continued support and together I am sure we can overcome any issues that arise.
In the event that you have any queries or concerns please get in touch!
Best Wishes,
John
(Tel: 0161 234 2921 email: john@cn4m.net)
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One and All exhibition at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
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Latest Network Events
Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum Conference
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Manchester Alliance for Community Care’s (MACC) Voluntary Sector Mental Health Forum Conference will give you a chance to meet colleagues from a range of local voluntary sector groups, find out about the developments of Manchester’s Third Sector Strategy, set the goals for the Mental Health Third Sector Strategy and find out what MACC can do to support the sustainable development of local Third Sector organisations.
Date/ Time: 30th April, 10:00am – 4:00pm,
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green.
For further information, or to book a place please contact Pauline Clark at MACC on 0161 834 9823, or email: pauline@macc.org.uk
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Service User Involvement Conference - Service User Network for Homeless People
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Service User Network for Homeless People will be holding a best practice conference in Service User Involvement.
Date/Time: Monday 29th June 2009,
Venue: Mechanics Institute in Manchester.
This conference will focus on the success of recipients of a small grant from the SUN, aimed at facilitating new service user involvement activities.
It is hoped that this event will inspire staff and service users to take user involvement forward, and generate examples of good practice ideas and methods for small scale user involvement.
Save this date in your diaries and look out for details in the near future.
For further information, contact the co-ordinator, Lorna Bustard on 0161 834 1661, or e-mail sun@nearis.com.
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Project Updates
New Report Released - Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester
Commissioned by Community Network for Manchester, this report is the culmination of a consultation process which engaged those working at both a practical and strategic level on volunteering issues in Manchester.
The report sets out three key recommendations:
Provide a clear strategic direction for volunteering in the city.
Implement a co-ordinated approach to good practice support in the city.
Create a central hub to improve access to volunteering for Manchester residents.
The full report can be found below.
Further information about the consultation process can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/516
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Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The data-gathering phase of the research was carried out from February to March 2009.
The research report will be made available in the next couple of weeks - so watch this space!
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
catht@cn4m.net
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Paper for PSB Feb 09 Economic Downturn (1).doc 33.5 KB
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 28/04/2009 - 16:00
End: 28/04/2009 - 19:00
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at MDDA (Manchester Digital Development Agency), Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
A venue map can be found on the MDDA website: http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions/
The venue is accessible via a street-level lift. If you have any particular access or dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please inform us by phone (0161 234 2916) or email (estelle@cn4m.net) by Tuesday 14th April.
What will the networking event involve?
The event will involve interactive workshops. Initial plans are for one of these workshops to focus on the recommendations which have emerged from CN4M’s research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organsiations (specifically, how these recommendations can be turned into positive action).
Another workshop will focus on information exchange both within our networks and across the sector (specifically, how we can create opportunities for sharing information from meetings, events and conferences; and how we can create opportunities for mutual support through informal information exchange).
Two current Consultations will also be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both workshops and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking during the event.
Please let us know if you are able to attend the event, and if you have any queries or comments, by phoning 0161 234 2916 or emailing estelle@cn4m.net.
Calendar
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Local/Regional News
Greater Manchester & beyond coalition of people living with HIV & AIDS (GMBC)
GMBC were set up to campaign against discriminatory practices in the city of Manchester and beyond. GMBC aims to influence polices and expand public awareness around HIV and AIDS, and support engagement and de-stigmatisation of people living with HIV and AIDS.
The group have recently produced three reports detailing their work so far.
For more information and to get involved contact them on 07985266805 or by email: greaterhivaids@yahoo.co.uk
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Manchester Local Involvement Network (LINk) Newsletter
The Manchester LINk April Newsletter is now available (see below).
The Manchester LINk is the umbrella organisation which brings together other networks, organisations, communities and individuals in Manchester to give them a voice in improving health and social care services.
For further information, contact: 0161 214 3909, or email: manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
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Manchester Neighbours’ Day Grants now available
Manchester Neighbours' Day is one of a growing number of events taking place throughout Europe to celebrate European Neighbours' Day 2009. This annual event is celebrated by millions of people across Europe and this year will take place on Tuesday 26th May.
Grants of up to £200 are available from Manchester City Council to Manchester residents/ neighbours wishing to celebrate European Neighbours' Day on or around the 26th May.
Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May 2009.
Applications forms are available from: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=..., or by contacting Third Sector Team on 0161 234 3016 or e-mail: voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk
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National News
Support for Third Sector organisations announced in Budget
Building on February’s £42.5m Action Plan to help support the Third Sector in recession, the Budget announced on 22nd April 2009 outlined new support for the Sector and for those who rely on the Sector’s services during the recession.
Further details on the Budget can be found on the HM Treasury website: http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/bud_bud09_index.htm
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Ask the Government to set up a fund for green transport
Richard Hebditch, the new campaigns director for Better Transport, is urging the Government to set up a fund for green transport schemes.
Better Transport have written to Geoff Hoon about a ‘carbon reduction fund’ and they are now asking you to write to your MP and get them to help set up a fund to support transport projects that reduce CO2. Further information can be found at:
http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=794&q...
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Make the most of your skills with NCVO's new online tools
Are you looking for a new challenge? This new online tool will match your skills and experience with different job options in the voluntary and community sector. The results are linked to live job adverts as well as information on where to look for paid and voluntary work, and the best ways to apply.
For more information, visit: www.workingforacharity.org.uk/skills_profile.
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Free online guide to help your organisation survive the recession
NCVO's free online guide will assist you and your organisation through the downturn. Get advice on issues including recession proofing your organisation, tightening up your financial systems, staff management, strengthening key relationships, financial sustainability, demonstrating your impact, and much more.
For more information please visit: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/recessionresources
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‘Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund’ website now live
Further details on the £16.5m Real Help for Communities: Modernisation Fund have been announced by Capacitybuilders and Futurebuilders, who are working together to deliver the fund as part of the Government’s £42.5m initiative to help the Third Sector through the recession.
The fund comprises of a mixture of grant and loan funding. Organisations can now gain further details about the Modernisation Fund’ and register their interest in the separate elements of the fund by visiting: www.modernisationfund.org.uk
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Latest Events
‘Volunteering for the Future: new approaches and new ideas’ conference and training course
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
This conference will explore the future role of volunteers in cultural institutions. It aims to explore the current trends that, in a perspective of active citizenship and inclusivity, demand that institutions consider innovative and emerging practice as a means to engage with non-traditional volunteers, vocational and skills development and cross-sector partnerships.
Dates: 10th – 12th June 2009,
Location: Manchester
For further information, see the conference and training flyer below or contact Adele Finley at The Manchester Museum on:
Adele.Finley@Manchester.ac.uk. To book a place, fill in the booking form below.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Volunteering for the Future Conference flyer.doc 248.5 KB
Volunteering for the Future Conference registration form.doc 34 KB
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Exciting Science Education Events
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Two upcoming exciting science education events for those who work with schools include:
Launch of the NWRDA Climate Change Education Resource. Free drop-in
event.
Date/ Time: Thursday 30th April, 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Venue: MDDA, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED
For further information, see the flyer below or contact the Development Education Project on 0161 921 8020, or email: aarti@dep.org.uk
Teaching about Malaria CPD with the Science Learning Centre NW
(funded by the Wellcome Trust). Cost: £20
Date/ Time: Wednesday 1st July, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Science Learning Centre North West, Didsbury, Manchester
For further information, see the flyer below or contact Jane Davies at: janeed66@hotmail.com
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Climate Change directory launch flyer.JPG 300.65 KB
Teaching about Malaria.pdf 180.42 KB
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New British Conservatism & Social Values Symposium
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
New British Conservatism & Social Values is an interdisciplinary exploration of values-driven political agendas with academics from politics and theology alongside policy experts and key stakeholders from the voluntary sector. This select group will present formal papers and engage in discussion concerning the political content and articulation of British conservative values.
This is a day conference designed specifically with the Voluntary Sector in mind.
It is an opportunity to think about the language and values of Cameron’s Conservative Party and what future impact it may have upon Voluntary Sector organisations – for example, in terms of investment in faith-based organisations and/or writing grant proposals.
Date: Thursday 7th May 2009,
Venue: The University of Manchester
To register, please visit: http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/politics/events/
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Manchester Deaf Centre Access to Communication day
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
This event will be held in conjunction with Deaf Awareness week. It will raise awareness of communication barriers within the deaf community.
Various stalls and workshops will be included.
Date/ Time: Thursday 7th May 2009, 12:00 - 5:00pm
If your organisation would like to book a stall please fill in the form below, or contact
Jude Nortier, Operations Manager on: 0161 276 9333 voice/ text
0161 273 3299 fax, or email: Jude.nortier@manchesterdeafcentre.com
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Manchester Refugee Support Network
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Refugee Support Network is a refugee-led charity based in Moss Side, Manchester. They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Manager. Salary scale: £26,784 - £28,353, Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week,
Contract: 2 years fixed term (June 2009 to March 2011).
MRSN is looking for a new Manager to take the lead in directing and managing its projects and services and in sustaining and developing its commitment to community development.
Forum Development Worker, Salary scale: £24,331 - £25,940, Hours: Full time, 35 hrs per wk, Contract: 3 years fixed term (June 2009 – March 2012).
MRSN is looking for a highly motivated, energetic individual to provide campaigning expertise and development support to a progressive forum of refugee community activists.
Deadline for applications for both posts: 5pm, Friday 15th May.
For further information, visit: http://www.mrsn.org.uk/
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Employment Opportunity - Administrator, Self Help Services
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: £15,570 per annum (NJC Scale 3); Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2010, Location: Zion Community Centre, Hulme.
Self Help Services is a user led mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field of primary care mental health. The charity currently delivers a range of services for people experiencing common mental health problems.
They are looking for a dynamic, motivated and empathetic individual who will be a central figure in the day-to-day functioning of the Self Help Services office.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2009, 4:00pm
For further information, or to request an application pack, contact Lucy Rolfe on 0161 226 3871 or email: lucy.rolfe@selfhelpservices.org.uk quoting ref AD01
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity - Your Dementia Area Campaign & Media Group needs you!
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Do you feel passionate about an issue in your area that affects people with dementia and their carers?
Alongside the recent launch of the national Active Campaign Network, regional Campaign and Media Officers have been helping to set up a number of area wide campaign groups. These groups aim to support Alzheimer’s Society national campaigns, but also want to focus on specific local issues that are of concern to people with dementia and carers in their area.
To get involved in your area Campaign & Media Group please contact: Di Keal on 01904 627094 or di.keal@alzheimers.org.uk.
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Volunteer opportunities - Red Cross Appeal Week
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
The British Red Cross help those in crisis across the world and around the corner.
Red Cross Appeal Week – 3rd to 9th May 2009 is the most important week in the Red Cross calendar and the most fun too. In celebration of the Red Cross founder, Henry Dunant's, birthday they have hundreds of collections, dress-in-red days and many other crazy events taking place right across the area. Their aim is to raise as much money as possible to help those in crisis right here in Manchester, but across the world too.
During the week, thousands of Red Cross volunteers will be taking to the streets. For just a couple of hours of your time, you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people across the world.
If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Jo Allott on 0161 888 8914, email: jallott@redcross.org.uk or text APPEAL to 07736 800 392.
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Latest Training Opportunities
Training Opportunity - Teaching about Climate Change
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Development Education Project, in partnership with the Science Learning
Centre North West and Manchester Metropolitan University, are developing and accrediting an exciting new CPD course on climate change. This is a free pilot course which could lead to 20 Masters credits. It is suitable for teachers and for those who work with schools.
This course will:
• equip teachers with knowledge and skills to effectively teach about climate change;
• explore the evidence for climate change, analyse different viewpoints and make links between science and society;
• introduce methodologies suitable to investigating complex controversial issues with pupils.
This course begins on Wednesday the 29th April 2009.
For further information, see the flyer below or contact Jane Davies at: janeed66@hotmail.com
Type of course:
Training course
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Training Opportunities with Manchester Advice
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Gathering Medical Evidence
Date/ Time: Wednesday 20th May 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Closing date 5 May 2009.
The aim of the course is to give an overview of the potential sources and types of medical evidence which can be used in support of Disability Living Allowance and Incapacity Benefit revisions & appeals.
Sale and Rent Back (SARB) Arrangements
Date/ Time: Wednesday 13th May 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Closing date 27th April 2009.
or
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th July 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Closing date 26th June 2009.
SARB arrangements involve people selling their home to an unregulated company then renting it back. These arrangements are on the increase and this course looks at the problems they can cause.
To book a place, fill in the booking form below, or contact Steph Greenshields, Training Planning Officer on 0161 234 3918, or email: s.greenshields@manchester.gov.uk
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Manchester Advice Booking Form.doc 27.5 KB
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Latest Tenders
Invitation to Tender - Working Links ESF Manchester Central District
Posted April 21st, 2009 by estellew
North West Network, acting as a delivery partner in Working Links’ Manchester Central ESF contract (awarded by the Department of Work and Pensions) is pleased to launch an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for sub-contracting provision under Intervention 1 of this contract.
Working Links would like to sub-contract the delivery of activities under Intervention 1 (provision of outreach activity to engage customers from minority ethnic backgrounds) to Third Sector organisations offering this type of provision in the Ardwick, Cheetham Hill, Hulme, Moss Side and Whalley Range districts.
The PQQ must be submitted by Friday 1st May. Successful applicants will need to be available to present their project proposal at an interview on Friday 22nd May.
For further information, please visit: http://www.nwnetwork.org.uk/working-links-esf-manchester-central-distric...
If you have any enquiries, contact Humza Umair at North West Network on 0161 236 6493.
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Commissioning Positive Activities for Young People in Manchester (PAYP) for 2009-10
Posted April 24th, 2009 by estellew
Voluntary and Community Sector targeted provision for ‘At-risk’ young people. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by Tuesday 5th May.
The expression of interest should be two pages in length and give a general outline of what you are proposing to deliver.
Please note - All groups who submit an expression of interest are automatically invited to attend the meeting on 6th May at Fujitsu Tower, West Gorton.
For further information, see below.
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30th April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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North West Regional Strategy, Principles and Issues Paper.pdf 327.08 KB
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Consultation - Community Governance Review
Posted April 23rd, 2009 by estellew
Manchester residents and local organisations are invited to comment as part of a review of parish and community governance arrangements within the Manchester City Council local authority area.
What is the consultation about?
The review will consider community governance across the whole of the Manchester area and will also address two specific areas where particular community governance issues have been identified.
The consultation is broken down into three separate parts: the first part is a city-wide consultation, while the second and third parts consult on the future of Ringway Parish, and the establishment of a parish council in part of the Northenden ward.
How can I respond?
Consultation response forms, which are available from the City Council website, or by phone on 0161 234 3998/ 4098, must be returned to:
Manchester City Council Community Governance Review, Democratic Services, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Room 401, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.
For further information about the consultation, visit the City Council website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=...
Responses for all parts of the consultation must be received by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009.
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Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 09 April 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
Refugee and Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43
Transport Action Group: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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One and All exhibition at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
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Let Them Work Campaign - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Let Them Work is a national campaign led by the TUC and the Refugee Council in partnership with a range of national and regional organisations across the U.K.
Over the coming months the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester will be running two campaign meetings:
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 2nd June, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
For further information about the campaign, visit: http://www.mrsn.org.uk/letthemwork/. If you would like to attend, please contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on forum@mrsn.org.uk, or phone: 0161 232 7420.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group (SNAG)
On the 31st March 2009, the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool was re-named 'Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group', or SNAG for short.
SNAG are a collection of grass-roots groups living, working and campaigning for a more sustainable Manchester. They are trying to ensure that the places where we live (our neighbourhoods) can fulfil their potential and become what we as citizens both need and deserve them to be.
SNAG are the third sector voice of the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Partnership which governs housing, planning, regeneration and environmental issues right across the city - and they like to say what’s on their minds.
SNAG is a branch of Environment Network for Manchester and the convenor is based at MERCi. SNAG is part of Community Network for Manchester.
For further information, visit: www.snag.org.uk
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Latest Network Events
Community Safety Forum – North Manchester
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 16th April, 2009, 10:30am - 12:30pm (refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: joannemullen@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Service User Involvement Conference - Service User Network for Homeless People
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Service User Network for Homeless People will be holding a best practice conference in Service User Involvement.
Date/Time: Monday 29th June 2009,
Venue: Mechanics Institute in Manchester.
This conference will focus on the success of recipients of a small grant from the SUN, aimed at facilitating new service user involvement activities.
It is hoped that this event will inspire staff and service users to take user involvement forward, and generate examples of good practice ideas and methods for small scale user involvement.
Save this date in your diaries and look out for details in the near future.
For further information, contact the co-ordinator, Lorna Bustard on 0161 834 1661, or e-mail sun@nearis.com.
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Project Updates
New Report Released - Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester
Commissioned by Community Network for Manchester, this report is the culmination of a consultation process which engaged those working at both a practical and strategic level on volunteering issues in Manchester.
The report sets out three key recommendations:
Provide a clear strategic direction for volunteering in the city.
Implement a co-ordinated approach to good practice support in the city.
Create a central hub to improve access to volunteering for Manchester residents.
The full report can be found below.
Further information about the consultation process can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/516
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Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The data-gathering phase of the research was carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
catht@cn4m.net
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 28/04/2009 - 16:00
End: 28/04/2009 - 19:00
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at MDDA (Manchester Digital Development Agency), Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
A venue map can be found on the MDDA website: http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions/
The venue is accessible via a street-level lift. If you have any particular access or dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please inform us by phone (0161 234 2916) or email (estelle@cn4m.net) by Tuesday 14th April.
What will the networking event involve?
The event will involve interactive workshops. Initial plans are for one of these workshops to focus on the recommendations which have emerged from CN4M’s research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organsiations (specifically, how these recommendations can be turned into positive action).
Another workshop will focus on information exchange both within our networks and across the sector (specifically, how we can create opportunities for sharing information from meetings, events and conferences; and how we can create opportunities for mutual support through informal information exchange).
Two current Consultations will also be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both workshops and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking during the event.
Please let us know if you are able to attend the event, and if you have any queries or comments, by phoning 0161 234 2916 or emailing estelle@cn4m.net.
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Local/Regional News
Easter Activities in Manchester
A booklet promoting Easter Activities in Manchester is now available. Please see below, or visit the City Council's website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/events_info.php?startDate=06-0...
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Manchester Women’s Awards 2009
Do you know a remarkable woman, community group or organisation working hard to improve the lives of women in Manchester?
If you do, then please take a few minutes to nominate them for an Award that will be presented in a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall in June 2009.
Please see below for further information, or contact Alex Keelan on 0161 234 4263, or email: a.keelan@manchester.gov.uk
Deadline for nominations: Friday 24th April 2009 (5:00pm).
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National News
Meet FRED - Oxfam's six point rescue plan
The UK is fast becoming a nation of FREDs:
Forgotten by those in power.
Ripped-off by taxes and the benefits system.
Excluded from opportunities.
Debt-ridden because they can’t afford to get by.
Oxfam has a six point rescue plan to turn things around, and they're calling on the government to put it into action.
Visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/FRED to watch the video, read the report, see their rescue plan, and get to know FRED better.
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Comprehensive Area Assessment Briefing
The Audit Commission and partner Inspectorates have published their final framework for Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).
A briefing from Urban Forum detailing the essential things you need to know about CAA can now be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/1077.
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Latest Events
New NHS Standard Contracts: Your Questions Answered
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
This April 2009 the NHS are introducing their new Standard
Contracts for all providers funded above a certain level. Below this level, providers will become grant-maintained.
The Health Partnership at GMCVO has had a large volume of queries from its membership about the new Contracts. To get some answers to these questions and more, please book a place at the event.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April, 10:30am - 12:00 noon.
Venue: St Thomas Centre
For further information, please see below. To book a place, contact Beth Sharratt on 0161 277 1029 or email: Beth.sharratt@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Real Help for Communities: register for regional roadshows
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Following the publication of the £42.5 million action plan 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises', the Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline third sector organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available.
The North West regional roadshow will take place on:
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2009,
Venue: Bolton, Bolton Holiday Inn.
For further information, and to register, visit: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/090330_ro...
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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'Architecture for Everyone' Campaign Event
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The 'Architecture for Everyone' campaign is a partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and leading international architects RMJM, and aims to encourage and support young people from BME, and socially excluded groups considering a career in architecture and related professions.
A free workshop will be held for young people aged 17-25 to learn about architecture and urban design:
Date: Friday 17th April
Venue: LJMU Design Academy, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool
There are two elements to the campaign - a nationwide design competition and a series of design-led workshops in inner city areas across the country.
For further information, see below; visit: www.architectureforeveryone.org.uk or email: info@architectureforeveryone.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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NHS Manchester - End of Life Workshops
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
End of life care is relevant to everyone, and touches us all at some time in some way. NHS Manchester would like to involve you, hear your views and listen to your experiences on the services they currently provide for people at the end of life. To this end they are holding the following workshops:
Date/ Time: Thursday 21st April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm, Venue: Wythenshawe Community Church, Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, M22 2BS
Date/ Time: Thursday 28th April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm,
Venue: Whalley Range Methodist Church, 40 Sedgeborough Road, Whalley Range, M16.
If you are interested in coming along to either of these workshops, contact Nicola Carroll on 0161 217 4354 or email: nicola.carroll@manchester.nhs.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to share your experiences, please contact Val Bayliss-Brideaux on 0161 214 4311 or email: val.bb@manchester.nhs.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Independent Choices
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
The Women’s Safety Service at Independent Choices, Greater Manchester provides support to women whose partners or ex-partners attend the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP) run by the Greater Manchester Probation Service.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Women’s Safety Service Manager, Salary Scale: £26,784 to £30,546, NJC Points 32 to 37, Hours: 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Women’s Safety Workers –1 full-time and one .5 post, Salary Scale: £22,001to £24,402, NJC Points 26 to 29 plus on call enhancements, Hours: 35 hrs & 17.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
The closing date for both posts is: Monday 27th April.
For further information, please see below. For an application pack, contact Allison Dawes at: a.dawes@dlp.org.uk
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity - Cheetham United Project
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Cheetham United Project is a drop-in centre helping to meet mental health needs in the Cheetham area.
The centre is based at St Johns Church on Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, and is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Volunteer tasks include setting up the equipment, and putting equipment away after the session; providing food and refreshments to visitors; befriending and supporting visitors.
For further information, contact Teamirat on 07983 981762, or email rahtam98@yahoo.com
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Volunteering Opportunity - Manchester International Festival
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Manchester International Festival returns this summer and it’s time for you to get involved…
The Festival will run from the 2nd – 19th July 2009 and the organisers need volunteers from May / June until the end of the Festival.
If you're available, and you're interested in the arts, culture or just excited by the opportunity to represent the Festival and Manchester, then the Festival team would like to hear from you. Volunteer roles available include translators, first aiders, assistants, information providers and team leaders.
For further information, visit: http://www.mif.co.uk/work-with-us-volunteering/, or contact Caroline Birnie, Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 238 7319.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April.
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Volunteering Opportunity for young people - Forever Manchester Radio Show
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester launched a new fundraising and awareness campaign in January 2009 - Forever Manchester.
The campaign involves a weekly 3 hour radio show on Manchester Radio Online, which will be run by young volunteers.
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester is now actively recruiting a team of 10 volunteers aged 16-25 to work with them in creating the show content and develop an audience.
Not only will volunteers get the chance to work on an exciting real media project, but they will also have the opportunity to get a nationally recognised volunteering accreditation. This team is part of the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester's v funded project.
For further information, and to get involved, contact
Emma Corrigan, Young Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 214 0940, or email: emma@communityfoundation.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Safeguarding Adults Foundation Course
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The main aim of this course is to give participants an understanding of how to recognise and respond to potential or actual cases of abuse.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Provider: Manchester Advice
For further information, and to book a place, contact Steph Greenshields, Training Planning Officer on 0161 234 3918, or email: s.greenshields@manchester.gov.uk.
Places must be booked by Monday 13th April 2009.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - Great Health Champions
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Working with Nova International, Flexible Text Limited are planning to train 20 people for volunteer roles as 'Great Health Champions'.
The role may be suitable for those who regularly work at sporting events and who would like to add a health dimension to their work.
The 20 applicants will be trained free of charge.
For further details, visit: http://www.flexible-text.co.uk/healthchampion/.
For more informaiton, contact Lesley Roberts, Flexible Text Limited on 0845 108 2013 or 07967 586 851, or email: lesley.roberts@flexible-text.co.uk
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World Wide Workshop - Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker aged 18 or over? Are you interested in theatre and drama? Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people? Would you like the chance to find out more about drama and theatre?
Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company will be holding weekly sessions from Thursday 23rd April onwards. All sessions are free, and take place from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester. No experience necessary, and no need to book - just turn up.
For further information, see below. To find out more about the group, contact Ben Turner on 0161 615 6792, or email ben.turner@royalexchange.co.uk.
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Training course
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Latest Consultations
Consultation - Community Governance Review
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester residents and local organisations are invited to comment as part of a review of parish and community governance arrangements within the Manchester City Council local authority area.
What is the consultation about?
The review will consider community governance across the whole of the Manchester area and will also address two specific areas where particular community governance issues have been identified.
The consultation is broken down into three separate parts: the first part is a city-wide consultation, while the second and third parts consult on the future of Ringway Parish, and the establishment of a parish council in part of the Northenden ward.
How can I respond?
Consultation response forms, which are available from the City Council website, or by phone on 0161 234 3998/ 4098, must be returned to:
Manchester City Council Community Governance Review, Democratic Services, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Room 401, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.
For further information about the consultation, visit the City Council website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=...
Responses for all parts of the consultation must be received by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009.
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This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
Refugee and Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43
Transport Action Group: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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One and All exhibition at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
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Let Them Work Campaign - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Let Them Work is a national campaign led by the TUC and the Refugee Council in partnership with a range of national and regional organisations across the U.K.
Over the coming months the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester will be running two campaign meetings:
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 2nd June, 6:00pm - 7:45pm,
Venue: Main Hall at Friends Meeting House.
For further information about the campaign, visit: http://www.mrsn.org.uk/letthemwork/. If you would like to attend, please contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on forum@mrsn.org.uk, or phone: 0161 232 7420.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group (SNAG)
On the 31st March 2009, the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool was re-named 'Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group', or SNAG for short.
SNAG are a collection of grass-roots groups living, working and campaigning for a more sustainable Manchester. They are trying to ensure that the places where we live (our neighbourhoods) can fulfil their potential and become what we as citizens both need and deserve them to be.
SNAG are the third sector voice of the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Partnership which governs housing, planning, regeneration and environmental issues right across the city - and they like to say what’s on their minds.
SNAG is a branch of Environment Network for Manchester and the convenor is based at MERCi. SNAG is part of Community Network for Manchester.
For further information, visit: www.snag.org.uk
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Latest Network Events
Community Safety Forum – North Manchester
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 16th April, 2009, 10:30am - 12:30pm (refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: joannemullen@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Service User Involvement Conference - Service User Network for Homeless People
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Service User Network for Homeless People will be holding a best practice conference in Service User Involvement.
Date/Time: Monday 29th June 2009,
Venue: Mechanics Institute in Manchester.
This conference will focus on the success of recipients of a small grant from the SUN, aimed at facilitating new service user involvement activities.
It is hoped that this event will inspire staff and service users to take user involvement forward, and generate examples of good practice ideas and methods for small scale user involvement.
Save this date in your diaries and look out for details in the near future.
For further information, contact the co-ordinator, Lorna Bustard on 0161 834 1661, or e-mail sun@nearis.com.
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Project Updates
New Report Released - Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester
Commissioned by Community Network for Manchester, this report is the culmination of a consultation process which engaged those working at both a practical and strategic level on volunteering issues in Manchester.
The report sets out three key recommendations:
Provide a clear strategic direction for volunteering in the city.
Implement a co-ordinated approach to good practice support in the city.
Create a central hub to improve access to volunteering for Manchester residents.
The full report can be found below.
Further information about the consultation process can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/516
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Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The data-gathering phase of the research was carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
catht@cn4m.net
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 28/04/2009 - 16:00
End: 28/04/2009 - 19:00
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at MDDA (Manchester Digital Development Agency), Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.
A venue map can be found on the MDDA website: http://www.manchesterdda.com/directions/
The venue is accessible via a street-level lift. If you have any particular access or dietary requirements that you would like us to be aware of, please inform us by phone (0161 234 2916) or email (estelle@cn4m.net) by Tuesday 14th April.
What will the networking event involve?
The event will involve interactive workshops. Initial plans are for one of these workshops to focus on the recommendations which have emerged from CN4M’s research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organsiations (specifically, how these recommendations can be turned into positive action).
Another workshop will focus on information exchange both within our networks and across the sector (specifically, how we can create opportunities for sharing information from meetings, events and conferences; and how we can create opportunities for mutual support through informal information exchange).
Two current Consultations will also be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both workshops and there will be plenty of opportunities for networking during the event.
Please let us know if you are able to attend the event, and if you have any queries or comments, by phoning 0161 234 2916 or emailing estelle@cn4m.net.
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Local/Regional News
Easter Activities in Manchester
A booklet promoting Easter Activities in Manchester is now available. Please see below, or visit the City Council's website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/events_info.php?startDate=06-0...
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Manchester Women’s Awards 2009
Do you know a remarkable woman, community group or organisation working hard to improve the lives of women in Manchester?
If you do, then please take a few minutes to nominate them for an Award that will be presented in a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall in June 2009.
Please see below for further information, or contact Alex Keelan on 0161 234 4263, or email: a.keelan@manchester.gov.uk
Deadline for nominations: Friday 24th April 2009 (5:00pm).
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National News
Meet FRED - Oxfam's six point rescue plan
The UK is fast becoming a nation of FREDs:
Forgotten by those in power.
Ripped-off by taxes and the benefits system.
Excluded from opportunities.
Debt-ridden because they can’t afford to get by.
Oxfam has a six point rescue plan to turn things around, and they're calling on the government to put it into action.
Visit http://www.oxfam.org.uk/FRED to watch the video, read the report, see their rescue plan, and get to know FRED better.
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Comprehensive Area Assessment Briefing
The Audit Commission and partner Inspectorates have published their final framework for Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).
A briefing from Urban Forum detailing the essential things you need to know about CAA can now be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/1077.
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Latest Events
New NHS Standard Contracts: Your Questions Answered
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
This April 2009 the NHS are introducing their new Standard
Contracts for all providers funded above a certain level. Below this level, providers will become grant-maintained.
The Health Partnership at GMCVO has had a large volume of queries from its membership about the new Contracts. To get some answers to these questions and more, please book a place at the event.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April, 10:30am - 12:00 noon.
Venue: St Thomas Centre
For further information, please see below. To book a place, contact Beth Sharratt on 0161 277 1029 or email: Beth.sharratt@gmcvo.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Real Help for Communities: register for regional roadshows
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Following the publication of the £42.5 million action plan 'Real Help for Communities: Volunteers, Charities and Social Enterprises', the Office of the Third Sector is holding 9 free regional roadshows for small and medium frontline third sector organisations to provide a practical understanding of how to access the support available.
The North West regional roadshow will take place on:
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2009,
Venue: Bolton, Bolton Holiday Inn.
For further information, and to register, visit: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/090330_ro...
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted April 8th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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'Architecture for Everyone' Campaign Event
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The 'Architecture for Everyone' campaign is a partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and leading international architects RMJM, and aims to encourage and support young people from BME, and socially excluded groups considering a career in architecture and related professions.
A free workshop will be held for young people aged 17-25 to learn about architecture and urban design:
Date: Friday 17th April
Venue: LJMU Design Academy, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool
There are two elements to the campaign - a nationwide design competition and a series of design-led workshops in inner city areas across the country.
For further information, see below; visit: www.architectureforeveryone.org.uk or email: info@architectureforeveryone.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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NHS Manchester - End of Life Workshops
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
End of life care is relevant to everyone, and touches us all at some time in some way. NHS Manchester would like to involve you, hear your views and listen to your experiences on the services they currently provide for people at the end of life. To this end they are holding the following workshops:
Date/ Time: Thursday 21st April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm, Venue: Wythenshawe Community Church, Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe, M22 2BS
Date/ Time: Thursday 28th April 2009, 12:30pm - 4:00pm,
Venue: Whalley Range Methodist Church, 40 Sedgeborough Road, Whalley Range, M16.
If you are interested in coming along to either of these workshops, contact Nicola Carroll on 0161 217 4354 or email: nicola.carroll@manchester.nhs.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to share your experiences, please contact Val Bayliss-Brideaux on 0161 214 4311 or email: val.bb@manchester.nhs.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities with Independent Choices
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
The Women’s Safety Service at Independent Choices, Greater Manchester provides support to women whose partners or ex-partners attend the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP) run by the Greater Manchester Probation Service.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
Women’s Safety Service Manager, Salary Scale: £26,784 to £30,546, NJC Points 32 to 37, Hours: 35 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Women’s Safety Workers –1 full-time and one .5 post, Salary Scale: £22,001to £24,402, NJC Points 26 to 29 plus on call enhancements, Hours: 35 hrs & 17.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
The closing date for both posts is: Monday 27th April.
For further information, please see below. For an application pack, contact Allison Dawes at: a.dawes@dlp.org.uk
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunity - Cheetham United Project
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Cheetham United Project is a drop-in centre helping to meet mental health needs in the Cheetham area.
The centre is based at St Johns Church on Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, and is staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Volunteer tasks include setting up the equipment, and putting equipment away after the session; providing food and refreshments to visitors; befriending and supporting visitors.
For further information, contact Teamirat on 07983 981762, or email rahtam98@yahoo.com
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Volunteering Opportunity - Manchester International Festival
Posted April 3rd, 2009 by estellew
Manchester International Festival returns this summer and it’s time for you to get involved…
The Festival will run from the 2nd – 19th July 2009 and the organisers need volunteers from May / June until the end of the Festival.
If you're available, and you're interested in the arts, culture or just excited by the opportunity to represent the Festival and Manchester, then the Festival team would like to hear from you. Volunteer roles available include translators, first aiders, assistants, information providers and team leaders.
For further information, visit: http://www.mif.co.uk/work-with-us-volunteering/, or contact Caroline Birnie, Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 238 7319.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14th April.
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Volunteering Opportunity for young people - Forever Manchester Radio Show
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester launched a new fundraising and awareness campaign in January 2009 - Forever Manchester.
The campaign involves a weekly 3 hour radio show on Manchester Radio Online, which will be run by young volunteers.
Community Foundation for Greater Manchester is now actively recruiting a team of 10 volunteers aged 16-25 to work with them in creating the show content and develop an audience.
Not only will volunteers get the chance to work on an exciting real media project, but they will also have the opportunity to get a nationally recognised volunteering accreditation. This team is part of the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester's v funded project.
For further information, and to get involved, contact
Emma Corrigan, Young Volunteer Coordinator on 0161 214 0940, or email: emma@communityfoundation.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Safeguarding Adults Foundation Course
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
The main aim of this course is to give participants an understanding of how to recognise and respond to potential or actual cases of abuse.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 29th April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Provider: Manchester Advice
For further information, and to book a place, contact Steph Greenshields, Training Planning Officer on 0161 234 3918, or email: s.greenshields@manchester.gov.uk.
Places must be booked by Monday 13th April 2009.
Type of course:
One off training event
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Training Opportunity - Great Health Champions
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Working with Nova International, Flexible Text Limited are planning to train 20 people for volunteer roles as 'Great Health Champions'.
The role may be suitable for those who regularly work at sporting events and who would like to add a health dimension to their work.
The 20 applicants will be trained free of charge.
For further details, visit: http://www.flexible-text.co.uk/healthchampion/.
For more informaiton, contact Lesley Roberts, Flexible Text Limited on 0845 108 2013 or 07967 586 851, or email: lesley.roberts@flexible-text.co.uk
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World Wide Workshop - Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker aged 18 or over? Are you interested in theatre and drama? Would you like to learn new skills and meet new people? Would you like the chance to find out more about drama and theatre?
Royal Exchange’s Refugee Theatre Company will be holding weekly sessions from Thursday 23rd April onwards. All sessions are free, and take place from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester. No experience necessary, and no need to book - just turn up.
For further information, see below. To find out more about the group, contact Ben Turner on 0161 615 6792, or email ben.turner@royalexchange.co.uk.
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Training course
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Latest Consultations
Consultation - Community Governance Review
Posted April 9th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester residents and local organisations are invited to comment as part of a review of parish and community governance arrangements within the Manchester City Council local authority area.
What is the consultation about?
The review will consider community governance across the whole of the Manchester area and will also address two specific areas where particular community governance issues have been identified.
The consultation is broken down into three separate parts: the first part is a city-wide consultation, while the second and third parts consult on the future of Ringway Parish, and the establishment of a parish council in part of the Northenden ward.
How can I respond?
Consultation response forms, which are available from the City Council website, or by phone on 0161 234 3998/ 4098, must be returned to:
Manchester City Council Community Governance Review, Democratic Services, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Room 401, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA.
For further information about the consultation, visit the City Council website: http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?categoryID=...
Responses for all parts of the consultation must be received by no later than Wednesday 10th June 2009.
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net
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Monday 23 March 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 20 March 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
Manchester Black and Minority Ethnic Network, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30
Environment Network for Manchester, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/36
Transport Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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Latest Network Events
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
The next Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting will take place on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Room 3
Agenda Items:
SNP Performance;
Hug A Hovel;
Transition City Manchester;
AOB.
For further information about the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142, or contact Tim McMahon on sustainable@merci.org.uk.
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Learning Skills and Employment Network VCS Only Meeting
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
There will be a meeting of the LSEN VCS Only Group on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Grove Village Community Centre in Ardwick
There are a number of important agenda items which all VCS Groups need to be aware of. Further information can be found here.
Although the focus of the meeting will be on the Voluntary and Community Sector LSEN would be happy to see representative from public and private sector bodies who feel they can contribute to, or would like to find out more about, some of the agenda items that will be explored.
For further information, contact Walt Crowson on 0161 226 7204, or email: walt.crowson@lsen.org.uk.
Please complete and return the Booking Form, which can be found here if you intend to come along.
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One and All exhibition preview at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
You are warmly invited to a preview of One and All on Thursday 2nd April, from 6:00 - 9:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across greater Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
For further information, please see below.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing?
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Health & Wellbeing Network are organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas centre
This is an event for all VCS and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions.
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Project Updates
Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The research will be carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
lucy@cn4m.net
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 13/03/2009 - 22:42
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be a Networking Meeting. It will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2009. The time and venue will be confirmed at a later date.
Calendar
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Local/Regional News
iNspire® - The Charity Incubator - seeking 30 small charities from across the North West
iNspire is borne out of an idea to support, encourage and develop small charities by aligning them with the business skills of successful entrepreneurs and leaders. iNspire is a "not for profit" company.
Following the successful completion of a pilot project, iNspire is set to launch in May. The team behind the incubator project is now calling on north west-based charities to take part in the first phase of the initiative. The board of iNspire is seeking 30 small charities from across the region to register their interest.
For further information, please see below.
Representatives from Charities wishing to join the Charity incubator project should contact clairetrivino@yahoo.co.uk before Friday 17th April.
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iNspire launch release.doc 70 KB
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National News
Help your organisation survive the downturn
NVCO's online guide to surviving the downturn contains information on how the recession is affecting the voluntary and community sector.
Visit the pages for advice and support on how to thrive and survive during the current economic climate.
For more information, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/downturn.
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Latest Events
Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting *Change of Venue*
Posted March 17th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
Next Meeting – Change of Venue
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford, M6 5FX (next to the old Broadwalk library – get to the car park at the side of the old library)
Free car park at back of the building, at the front are disabled parking spaces.
With guest speaker Meena Patel.
A presentation for the Salford Local Involvement Network (LinKs)
(To talk about how the new LinKs will work and how you can get involved).
A light lunch is also provided – costs covered by our monthly raffle.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Experiences of South Asian Women in Manchester – Saheli Research Report launch
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
This is a free national conference to launch the research findings of a community engagement research project that explored the mental health needs of South Asian women who are survivors of domestic abuse.
Date/ Time: Monday 30th March 2009, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: The Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
To book a place, call 0161 945 4187 or email:
saheliresearchlaunch@hotmail.co.uk. Places must be booked before Friday 20th March 2009.
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Global Crisis: Organic Response - Free Event
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Why an organic future is a critical response to the economic and climate crisis.
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (refreshments available from 6:30pm).
Venue: The Mechanics' Institute, 103 Princess Street, M1 6DD.
Challenge the panel - Presentation and Question Time with: Patrick Holden - Director of the Soil Association; Susanne Padel - Research Associate, University of Wales; Lawrence Woodward - Elm Farm Organic Research Centre.
For further information, contact 0161 226 4440, or visit: www.kindling.org.uk
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Workshop - Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Social Care, Health and Education
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
A workshop for Professionals, Students and Researchers with an interest in the health, social care and education of asylum seekers and refugees.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: G306b, Ground floor, Jean McFarlane Building, University Place, University of Manchester.
This workshop is aimed at social care and health professionals (including workers in the voluntary sector). It aims to disseminate research on asylum seekers being conducted in the Social Work division of the University of Manchester and materials from New Start project – a Transnational European-wide Project focusing on the lifelong learning needs of Deaf asylum seekers and refugees.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact Dr Maria Gascon-Ramos email: maria.gascon-ramos@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Introducing Voluntary Organisations to Commissioning Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
NHS North West is beginning a work programme to provide voluntary sector organisations in the North West with forums and opportunities to talk to NHS commissioning leaders in each of their localities.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 22nd April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Venue: St Thomas Centre – Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6FZ
The workshop has been organised in order to allow for collective thinking and planning before the events, and to give voluntary sector organisations the opportunity to have an update on the health commissioning agenda. Participants will include NHS Northwest, NW CVOs, PCT perspective and voluntary sector speakers.
For further information, see below. To book a place, contact: sue.pritchard@northwest.nhs.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Regional Workshop - Reach: Raising the aspirations and attainment of Black boys and young Black men
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Are you working for a Black-led third sector organisation? Do you undertake work to improve life chances for young Black men? Do you support, commission services or offer funds to such organisations?
Reach is running a workshop for the North West region entitled: 'Supporting Those who Support Young Black Men':
Date/Time: Tuesday 21st April, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Venue: Regus, Oxford Street, Manchester.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact: 0207 944 0546, or email: anne.utulu@communities.gsi.gov.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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REACH Consultation Event, April 2009.doc 513.5 KB
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Charlotte’s Shining Star Launch Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Celebrate the launch of Charlotte’s Shining Star, when a thousand people will raise their voice in song against Cervical Cancer, whilst holding the biggest Cervical Cancer awareness ribbon in the world.
Date/ Time: Saturday 18th April 2009, 3:00 pm.
Venue: Exchange Square, Manchester.
For further information, see below or visit: http://www.charlottesshiningstar.org.uk/
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Charlotte's Shining Star Launch Event, April 2009.pdf 1 MB
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Chief Executive - George House Trust
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary Scale: £45,568 - £51,243, plus 8% pension, Location: Manchester based.
George House Trust is the HIV charity for the North West of England. Their central aim is to promote the best quality of life for people living with and affected by HIV.
They are seeking a dynamic and visionary successor to their current Chief Executive, who will build on their achievements to date, and lead them in meeting the challenges of the future.
For further information, visit: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/39/chief_executive_vacancy_at_ght
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Employment Opportunity - Appeals Officer, Manchester Advice
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
30 Mar 2009
Ref: NB50596929/16, Salary: Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,490 (Bar at £25,146), Hours: 35 per week, Contract: Fixed-term until 1/10/2009.
Manchester Advice is recruiting for an Appeals Officer to represent Manchester residents at welfare benefit and tax credit appeal tribunals.
Manchester Advice is a large, forward looking organisation providing general help and specialist advice across a range of subjects, plus projects tailored to meet the needs of specific local communities.
For further information and to apply on-line, visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs
To request an application form call: 0161 953 2775/ 0161 953 2784
9textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785)
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Employment Opportunities with Manchester Women's Aid
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Women's Aid is a newly merged organisation made up of five of Manchester's Women's Aid refuge and outreach services. They are a registered charity with over 35 year's history providing emergency housing, practical and emotional support to those escaping domestic abuse.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
ESOL Worker, Salary: £7,214, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833837/esol-worker/
Youth Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833838/youth-worker/
Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Full Time, Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833839/domestic-abuse-outreach-case-worke...
Senior Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £24,545 - £26,067, Hours: Full Time, Visit:
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833840/senior-domestic-abuse-outreach-cas...
The closing date for all of these posts is: Wednesday 25th March 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Project Manager, North Manchester FM
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary: £25,649 - £29,439, Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Based at One Central Park, Harpurhey, Manchester.
North Manchester FM is a brand new community radio station which will broadcast to the diverse and disadvantaged area of North Manchester. They require an exceptional Project Manager to oversee the development and running of the station.
Application packs can be downloaded from: www.northmanchesterfm.org. Alternatively, contact John on 0161 237 5012 or email: info@radioregen.org
For further information about the post, please contact Lou Armer at Lou.Armer@themanchestercollege.ac.uk or on 0161 918 6826
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30 April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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Tackling race inequalities: A consultation discussion document
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Government is seeking views on priorities for its future work and strategy to tackle race inequalities.
They are aiming to consult members of the public and stakeholders for a 12-week period, ending on Monday 18th May 2009. They will then publish their planned future approach to achieving race equality later in the year.
To access the discussion document, visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/tacklingraceinequ...
Respond by email to: selvin.brown@communities.gsi.gov.uk or jenny.harland@communities.gsi.gov.uk, or by post to: Tackling Race Inequality, Selvin Brown, Zone 7/J10, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU
Below can be found an introduction to the Consultation process from the Manchester BME Network.
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Spotlight on Social Care: Consultation on the Future of Assessment
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Since Putting People First has kick-started the ongoing transformation of adult social care and set the agenda for giving people greater choice and control over their care and support, concerns have been raised about ineffective assessment procedures.
The Department of Health is addressing this situation by developing a Common Assessment Framework for Adults that is to set rules for improved information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning.
The Department of Health is currently asking you for your views on how exactly assessment and information sharing should work.
The consultation closes on Friday 17th April 2009. To access the consultation booklet, and submit your responses online, visit: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_093438.
Alternatively, contact Valeska Matziol at Manchester LINk's on 0161 214 3981 or email: valeska@blackhealthagency.org.uk for help on submitting your feedback.
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, 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.
Community Network for Manchester is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
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About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
New Network updates now available
News updates and information bulletins are now available from the following Networks:
Manchester Black and Minority Ethnic Network, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30
Environment Network for Manchester, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/36
Transport Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
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Latest Network Events
Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
The next Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool Meeting will take place on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Room 3
Agenda Items:
SNP Performance;
Hug A Hovel;
Transition City Manchester;
AOB.
For further information about the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142, or contact Tim McMahon on sustainable@merci.org.uk.
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Learning Skills and Employment Network VCS Only Meeting
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
There will be a meeting of the LSEN VCS Only Group on:
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Grove Village Community Centre in Ardwick
There are a number of important agenda items which all VCS Groups need to be aware of. Further information can be found here.
Although the focus of the meeting will be on the Voluntary and Community Sector LSEN would be happy to see representative from public and private sector bodies who feel they can contribute to, or would like to find out more about, some of the agenda items that will be explored.
For further information, contact Walt Crowson on 0161 226 7204, or email: walt.crowson@lsen.org.uk.
Please complete and return the Booking Form, which can be found here if you intend to come along.
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One and All exhibition preview at Manchester's Castlefield Gallery
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
You are warmly invited to a preview of One and All on Thursday 2nd April, from 6:00 - 9:00pm.
Venue: Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
One and All is the gallery showing of the artworks that were featured in the city wide exhibition "I don’t know about Community Networks, but I know what I like..." which were shown at various community centres across greater Manchester in January 2009. Through this exhibition seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
"I don’t know about community networks, but I know what I like…" was initiated as an art research project by Alison Kershaw during time spent with the Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 17th May 2009, and the gallery is open Wednesday – Sunday, from 1:00 - 6:00pm.
For further information, please see below.
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
One and All Exhibition information.doc 504 KB
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing?
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Health & Wellbeing Network are organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas centre
This is an event for all VCS and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions.
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Wellbeing event flyer, April 09.pdf 343.8 KB
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Project Updates
Research on the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester
Community Network for Manchester is conducting research into the impact of the economic downturn on Third Sector organisations in Manchester.
This research project will seek to provide evidence from a number of organisations on the direct impact of the economic downturn on their organisation both in the short term and long term. The research will identify examples of good practice and partnership working and establish what support Third Sector organisations in Manchester will need during the economic downturn and beyond.
The research will be carried out from February to March 2009.
For further information, please see the proposal paper below.
Key Contact Email Address:
lucy@cn4m.net
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Paper for PSB Feb 09 Economic Downturn (1).doc 33.5 KB
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Next Strategy Group Meeting and Networking Events
Community Network for Manchester Networking Meeting - Tuesday 28th April 2009
Start: 13/03/2009 - 22:42
Timezone: Etc/GMT+3
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be a Networking Meeting. It will take place on Tuesday 28th April 2009. The time and venue will be confirmed at a later date.
Calendar
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Local/Regional News
iNspire® - The Charity Incubator - seeking 30 small charities from across the North West
iNspire is borne out of an idea to support, encourage and develop small charities by aligning them with the business skills of successful entrepreneurs and leaders. iNspire is a "not for profit" company.
Following the successful completion of a pilot project, iNspire is set to launch in May. The team behind the incubator project is now calling on north west-based charities to take part in the first phase of the initiative. The board of iNspire is seeking 30 small charities from across the region to register their interest.
For further information, please see below.
Representatives from Charities wishing to join the Charity incubator project should contact clairetrivino@yahoo.co.uk before Friday 17th April.
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National News
Help your organisation survive the downturn
NVCO's online guide to surviving the downturn contains information on how the recession is affecting the voluntary and community sector.
Visit the pages for advice and support on how to thrive and survive during the current economic climate.
For more information, visit www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/downturn.
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Latest Events
Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting *Change of Venue*
Posted March 17th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
Next Meeting – Change of Venue
Date/ Time: Friday 27th March 2009, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: The Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford, M6 5FX (next to the old Broadwalk library – get to the car park at the side of the old library)
Free car park at back of the building, at the front are disabled parking spaces.
With guest speaker Meena Patel.
A presentation for the Salford Local Involvement Network (LinKs)
(To talk about how the new LinKs will work and how you can get involved).
A light lunch is also provided – costs covered by our monthly raffle.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Helping Over 50s Through the Economic Downturn Conference
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Evidence uncovered by Age Concern and Help the Aged suggests that the poorest pensioners have been hit hard by the rising cost of living. With pensioner poverty rising, older and vulnerable people are at risk of becoming the hidden victims of the economic downturn.
If your agency has a role in helping people who are over 50 then this is one conference you will not want to miss.
For further information, please see below or contact Kim Joslin on 234 3894.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Experiences of South Asian Women in Manchester – Saheli Research Report launch
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
This is a free national conference to launch the research findings of a community engagement research project that explored the mental health needs of South Asian women who are survivors of domestic abuse.
Date/ Time: Monday 30th March 2009, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Venue: The Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
To book a place, call 0161 945 4187 or email:
saheliresearchlaunch@hotmail.co.uk. Places must be booked before Friday 20th March 2009.
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Global Crisis: Organic Response - Free Event
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Why an organic future is a critical response to the economic and climate crisis.
Date/ Time: Monday 27th April, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (refreshments available from 6:30pm).
Venue: The Mechanics' Institute, 103 Princess Street, M1 6DD.
Challenge the panel - Presentation and Question Time with: Patrick Holden - Director of the Soil Association; Susanne Padel - Research Associate, University of Wales; Lawrence Woodward - Elm Farm Organic Research Centre.
For further information, contact 0161 226 4440, or visit: www.kindling.org.uk
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Workshop - Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Social Care, Health and Education
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
A workshop for Professionals, Students and Researchers with an interest in the health, social care and education of asylum seekers and refugees.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March 2009, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: G306b, Ground floor, Jean McFarlane Building, University Place, University of Manchester.
This workshop is aimed at social care and health professionals (including workers in the voluntary sector). It aims to disseminate research on asylum seekers being conducted in the Social Work division of the University of Manchester and materials from New Start project – a Transnational European-wide Project focusing on the lifelong learning needs of Deaf asylum seekers and refugees.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact Dr Maria Gascon-Ramos email: maria.gascon-ramos@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Introducing Voluntary Organisations to Commissioning Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
NHS North West is beginning a work programme to provide voluntary sector organisations in the North West with forums and opportunities to talk to NHS commissioning leaders in each of their localities.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 22nd April 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Venue: St Thomas Centre – Ardwick Green North Manchester M12 6FZ
The workshop has been organised in order to allow for collective thinking and planning before the events, and to give voluntary sector organisations the opportunity to have an update on the health commissioning agenda. Participants will include NHS Northwest, NW CVOs, PCT perspective and voluntary sector speakers.
For further information, see below. To book a place, contact: sue.pritchard@northwest.nhs.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Regional Workshop - Reach: Raising the aspirations and attainment of Black boys and young Black men
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Are you working for a Black-led third sector organisation? Do you undertake work to improve life chances for young Black men? Do you support, commission services or offer funds to such organisations?
Reach is running a workshop for the North West region entitled: 'Supporting Those who Support Young Black Men':
Date/Time: Tuesday 21st April, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Venue: Regus, Oxford Street, Manchester.
For further information, see below. To book a place, please contact: 0207 944 0546, or email: anne.utulu@communities.gsi.gov.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Charlotte’s Shining Star Launch Event
Posted March 20th, 2009 by estellew
Celebrate the launch of Charlotte’s Shining Star, when a thousand people will raise their voice in song against Cervical Cancer, whilst holding the biggest Cervical Cancer awareness ribbon in the world.
Date/ Time: Saturday 18th April 2009, 3:00 pm.
Venue: Exchange Square, Manchester.
For further information, see below or visit: http://www.charlottesshiningstar.org.uk/
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Chief Executive - George House Trust
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary Scale: £45,568 - £51,243, plus 8% pension, Location: Manchester based.
George House Trust is the HIV charity for the North West of England. Their central aim is to promote the best quality of life for people living with and affected by HIV.
They are seeking a dynamic and visionary successor to their current Chief Executive, who will build on their achievements to date, and lead them in meeting the challenges of the future.
For further information, visit: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/39/chief_executive_vacancy_at_ght
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Employment Opportunity - Appeals Officer, Manchester Advice
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
30 Mar 2009
Ref: NB50596929/16, Salary: Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,490 (Bar at £25,146), Hours: 35 per week, Contract: Fixed-term until 1/10/2009.
Manchester Advice is recruiting for an Appeals Officer to represent Manchester residents at welfare benefit and tax credit appeal tribunals.
Manchester Advice is a large, forward looking organisation providing general help and specialist advice across a range of subjects, plus projects tailored to meet the needs of specific local communities.
For further information and to apply on-line, visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs
To request an application form call: 0161 953 2775/ 0161 953 2784
9textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785)
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Employment Opportunities with Manchester Women's Aid
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Women's Aid is a newly merged organisation made up of five of Manchester's Women's Aid refuge and outreach services. They are a registered charity with over 35 year's history providing emergency housing, practical and emotional support to those escaping domestic abuse.
They are currently recruiting for the following posts:
ESOL Worker, Salary: £7,214, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833837/esol-worker/
Youth Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Part Time. Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833838/youth-worker/
Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £20,736 - £23,749, Hours: Full Time, Visit: http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833839/domestic-abuse-outreach-case-worke...
Senior Domestic Abuse Outreach Case Worker, Salary: £24,545 - £26,067, Hours: Full Time, Visit:
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/833840/senior-domestic-abuse-outreach-cas...
The closing date for all of these posts is: Wednesday 25th March 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Project Manager, North Manchester FM
Posted March 18th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
3 Apr 2009
Salary: £25,649 - £29,439, Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Based at One Central Park, Harpurhey, Manchester.
North Manchester FM is a brand new community radio station which will broadcast to the diverse and disadvantaged area of North Manchester. They require an exceptional Project Manager to oversee the development and running of the station.
Application packs can be downloaded from: www.northmanchesterfm.org. Alternatively, contact John on 0161 237 5012 or email: info@radioregen.org
For further information about the post, please contact Lou Armer at Lou.Armer@themanchestercollege.ac.uk or on 0161 918 6826
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Latest Consultations
North West Regional Strategy Consultation
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The North West Development Agency is consulting on the North West regional strategy.
The new regional strategy will integrate the region’s economic, spatial and housing strategies. It will also link local priorities and local potential to a regional framework.
The new strategy will be highly relevant to the voluntary and community sector, and the paper picks up on a number of areas relevant to many VCS groups, including: health and health inequalities, sustainable rural communities, climate change and other environmental concerns, tackling worklessness, skills, social enterprise, disability, housing, and even, briefly, local public sector procurement practice.
An Issues and Principles Paper has now been published and is open for consultation until 30 April 2009.
For further information, please see below.
Click here for information about a consultation event being run by VSNW and GMCVO.
Consultation end date:
30 April, 2009
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Tackling race inequalities: A consultation discussion document
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
The Government is seeking views on priorities for its future work and strategy to tackle race inequalities.
They are aiming to consult members of the public and stakeholders for a 12-week period, ending on Monday 18th May 2009. They will then publish their planned future approach to achieving race equality later in the year.
To access the discussion document, visit: http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/tacklingraceinequ...
Respond by email to: selvin.brown@communities.gsi.gov.uk or jenny.harland@communities.gsi.gov.uk, or by post to: Tackling Race Inequality, Selvin Brown, Zone 7/J10, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU
Below can be found an introduction to the Consultation process from the Manchester BME Network.
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Spotlight on Social Care: Consultation on the Future of Assessment
Posted March 19th, 2009 by estellew
Since Putting People First has kick-started the ongoing transformation of adult social care and set the agenda for giving people greater choice and control over their care and support, concerns have been raised about ineffective assessment procedures.
The Department of Health is addressing this situation by developing a Common Assessment Framework for Adults that is to set rules for improved information sharing around multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning.
The Department of Health is currently asking you for your views on how exactly assessment and information sharing should work.
The consultation closes on Friday 17th April 2009. To access the consultation booklet, and submit your responses online, visit: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_093438.
Alternatively, contact Valeska Matziol at Manchester LINk's on 0161 214 3981 or email: valeska@blackhealthagency.org.uk for help on submitting your feedback.
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Thursday 12 March 2009
Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 6 March 09
About Community Network for Manchester Bulletin:
This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Community Safety Forum – South Manchester
The next Community Safety Forum, South Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 11:30am - 1:30pm (Refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with a feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Network Updates
New updates are now available from the following networks:
Sustainable Neighbourhoods, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142
North Manchester Community Network, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
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Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting - Tuesday 10th March
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be held at Green Fish Resource Centre, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday 10th March (refreshments will be available from 5:30pm).
Click here for a link to the location map.
Click here to access the paperwork for this meeting.
If you have any queries about the agenda, please contact John Wareham.
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting in advance by contacting Estelle Worthington.
Elections to the Executive Group will take place during the meeting.
Click here for further information about this process. If you have any queries about the election process, please contact John Wareham.
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Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March.
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of Executive Group members can be found here.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
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Free Community Day - North Manchester Community Network
North Manchester Community Network will be holding a Free Community Day:
Date/ Time: Saturday 21st March 2009, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Venue: Higher Blackley Community Centre (near to British Legion), Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 ORA.
The event will include: Free Hot Pot and Raffle; Information Stalls; Zest Healthy Living; Manchester Stop Smoking; Surestart; Baby/Toddler Yoga; Children’s Activities; Fire Service; and Sports Development.
For more information contact Margaret on 0161 740 2552 or email: northmannet@aol.com
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"Better Together: Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN)
Better Together, the Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) for Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
The event will focus on the role that Adult Informal Learning (Community Based Learning) can play in building Social Capital and Resilience in enabling individuals and communities to combat more effectively the impact of the Economic Downturn.
The event will be of significant interest to any public, private or third sector organisation or City Council department with a role to play in community engagement, community development or community based learning.
For further information, see below.
To book a place, please email info@lsen.org.uk or call 0161 226 7204.
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing? Health & Wellbeing Network Wellbeing Event
The Health & Wellbeing Network is organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre
This is an event for all voluntary and community sector and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions!
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
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Local/Regional News
Round Two of the Lottery BASIS bids announced
North West Third Sector Infrastructure Support Agencies to get £7.5 million.
Infrastructure services do vital work to help voluntary and community groups achieve their aims, through services such as training, providing information, representing community groups' interests, supporting networks and sharing good practice.
The BASIS programme aims to ensure that voluntary and community organisations throughout England have access to high quality support that will help them be more effective.
A total of 119 voluntary organisations have been awarded £50m in the second and final round of the Big Lottery Fund’s BASIS programme – North West Third Sector organisations successfully bid for £7.5 million.
For further information, please see below.
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National News
Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards
The nomination process is now open for the 2009 Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate organisations which actively promote the inclusion and independent living of disabled people.
Nominations (including self-nominations) are sought for the following categories: Information; Public Transport; Employment (1) – Public and Private sector employers; Employment (2) – Third Sector employers; Peer Support; Independent Living Initiative.
Closing date for nominations: Friday 27th March 2009
For further details and to access a nomination form (available in PDF and Plain Text), visit: www.breakthrough-uk.com
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Collaboration Benefits - training and support on developing strong and successful partnerships
By collaborating effectively we can challenge the resources and power inequalities facing our sector and the communities we work with. By working together organisations can: cut costs; improve service delivery, win contracts, and add organisational value.
BASSAC (a membership body for community organisations that provide a wide range of services to local people) is offering community and voluntary organisations tailored support, resources and skills development around collaboration.
For general queries about the programme contact Francis Peel on 020 7336 9464, or email: collaboration@bassac.org.uk
For information about training or seminars contact Keith Kibirango on 020 7336 9429, or email: keith@bassac.org.uk
For further general information about the programme visit: http://www.bassac.org.uk/our-programmes/collaboration
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Latest Events
Bury Neuro Support - Special Meeting
Posted March 4th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
‘Neuro Services in Bury - where are we now?’
Date/ Time: Thursday 12 March 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Venue: Kay Room, Bury Parish Church Hall, The Wylde Bury
(Some parking available in the church grounds)
Representatives from Health and Social Services and from Bury Voluntary Groups will be present.
Come along to listen, ask questions, celebrate improvements and identify gaps.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance
C/o The Stroke Association,
6th Floor
St James’s House,
Pendleton Way,
Salford
M6 5FW
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Inspire and Aspire - International Women’s Day Event
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Northwards Housing is celebrating International Women's Day by bringing together some local, inspiring women and inviting young women aged 14-25 living in north Manchester to meet with them.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th March, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Rd, Manchester, M8 5UF
Interactive workshop sessions will look at aspirations for young women and their communities, including an informative fair on opportunities to work/study/volunteer.
This is event is free. Please contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email at the details below for more information or to book a place.
Contact for more info:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Bring and Share Event for MOMM: 1400
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Community Event
Manchester Oxfam Maternal Mortality Campaign (MOMM:1400) brought over 100 women together from across Greater Manchester to contribute to creating a giant blanket. This forms part of a campaign for a reduction in maternal deaths due to a lack of health care facilities and education.
We are holding a Bring and Share event where you can bring food and drink and view the blanket, watch a short film about the project and find out more about the campaign.
This event is free and open for you to just turn up on the day!
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th March, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Room 1, Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Contact for more info:
info@manchester-oxfam-group.org
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Chorlton's Big Green Festival
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The first ever Big Green Festival will take place in Chorlton, Manchester on Saturday 4th April 2009. Organised by local volunteers this event is being shaped by the help and support of dozens of Manchester based musicians, charities, organisations and community groups.
The event will include: a fancy dress bicycle parade; a food foraging walk; a swap area, a personal wellbeing area; a variety of topical films, lots of locally sourced food and drink; a wealth of local plugged in and acoustic musicians; information and workshop spaces; a variety of environment related talks; and much more...
For further details, please visit the festival website: http://www.greenchorlton.org.uk/
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Sustaining Change programme launch event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
You are invited to the launch of the Sustaining Change programme:
Third Sector ideas into action for a sustainable future.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March, drop in from 2:00pm - 5:00pm for afternoon tea
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Sign up on the day for:
Free bespoke sustainability audit; free training for you and your team; free network celebrating partnerships; free peer mentoring programme; free on the spot advice: 'social enterprise-alternative to grant dependency?'.
For more information, see below or contact Claire Morris, Programme Coordinator, on 0161 273 1736, or email:clairem@merci.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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CLES Summit 2009: Forging Resilient Local Economies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
The CLES Summit 2009 "Forging resilient local economies" will focus on the new approaches required to deliver economic development and regeneration in changing economic times. The event will provide an opportunity for debate and deliberation as well as learning and networking.
Dates: 14th and 15th July 2009
Venue: Renold Building, University of Manchester
To view the event flyer, visit: http://www.cles.org.uk/files/103500/FileName/SummitA5flyer.pdf
For further information, visit: www.cles.org.uk/summit, or email: lynstacey@cles.org.uk
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New Developments in Third Sector Research Event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Come and learn about two exciting new developments in third sector research and find out how sector practitioners can benefit from them.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April 2009, 11:00am – 4:00pm (including lunch)
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
For further information about the event, see below or contact Susanne Martikke on 0161 277 1031 or email: susanne.martikke@gmcvo.org.uk. To book a place, contact: 0161 277 1001, or email: sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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GMCVO Booking Form.doc 77 KB
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The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester - Free Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester BME Network & Manchester Race & Health Forum are hosting a Free joint event entitled 'The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester'.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 17th March, 12:30 - 3:30pm (lunch included)
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 137-139 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RE.
The event will be relevant to those interested in finding out more about the changes taking place within Health Services in Manchester and also interested in finding out more about the activities of the BME Network and Manchester Race & Health Forum. The key speaker is John Harrop, Director of Manchester Community Health at NHS Manchester.
For further information, please see the flyer below. To book a place, contact Nathalie Long on 0161 227 8708 or email: office@mccr.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Refugee Teachers Network Conference
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
This free event, organised by the Refugee Council and Employability Forum, will celebrate the first year of the Refugee Teachers Network, by bringing together service providers to share good practice on supporting refugee teachers.
It will also be an opportunity for refugee teachers in the North West to interact with those regional organisations that can help them on their path to getting careers in education.
Date/ Time: Friday 20th March, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester (free lunch provided)
For further information, see below, contact 0113 2475795 / 07903 407575 or email: teachers@refugeecouncil.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Refugee Teachers Network Conference Programmme.doc 29 KB
Refugee Teacher Network Conference Registration Form.doc 314 KB
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WomenZone: For All Women - Launch Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
WomenZone is a new women's group for the North Manchester area, based around health and well being. The group welcomes women from all backgrounds and ages and aims to be a platform to help women to become more informed about health & wellbeing. The group also aims to provide opportunities for women to build friendships and other social networks.
Their launch event will be held on:
Date/Time: Thursday 12th March 2009, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF.
There will be a fashion show, yoga and dance demonstrations, stalls and a light buffet. All women are welcome and the event is free.
For further information, contact Naomi at Zest on 0161 908 8335/0161 655 7881 or email: info@womenzone.org.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity - General Manager - Nexus Art Cafe
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
13 Mar 2009
Nexus Art Cafe is a non profit organisation working towards building community and celebrating creativity in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
They are currently advertising for a general manager from 6 April 2009.
Salary: £15,500 - £16,500 depending on experience, Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, 4 weeks holiday and bank holidays.
For further information, visit: http://www.nexusartcafe.com/
To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter giving relevant experience and skills to Chris Acher, email: crisacher@mac.com, Post: Rev C Acher, Nexus, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JW
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Employment Opportunity - Forum Development Assistant - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: £22,717 pro rata (13,630 actual), Hours: 21 (3 days per week), Contract: 3 years fixed term.
MRSN particularly welcomes applications from refugees.
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their dynamic refugee-led charity based in Moss Side.
Your role will be to assist the Forum Development Worker to coordinate the campaigns and advocacy work of the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester.
For further information, see below. To download an application pack, visit: www.mrsn.org.uk, email: ulrike@mrsn.org.uk, or call: 0161 232 7420.
Additionally, on Wednesday 18th March MRSN will be running a two hour training session on how to write effective application forms and the MRSN recruitment process.
If you would like a place on this training course please contact Sophie King on forum@mrsn.org.uk by Wednesday 11th March to reserve a place.
Deadline for application:
31 Mar 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
20 Mar 2009
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University is looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies.
Salary: £30,594 - £44,930 pa, Ref: DS 330/08
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) is recognised as one of the leading academic research centres in the United Kingdom in the fields of Regeneration, Housing, Labour Market analysis and Third Sector studies.
For further information about this post, and to access an application form, visit: http://ntmizar.adc.shu.ac.uk/HR/Vacancies/Research/Research%20Adverts/DS..., or contact 0114 225 3950, email: recruitment@shu.ac.uk.
For further enquiries, please contact Professor Peter Wells on 0114 225 3073 or email: p.wells@shu.ac.uk
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Employment Opportunity - Advice Worker - Age Concern
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Mar 2009
Salary: £20,157 a year, Hours: 35 hours a week, 12 month contract.
Age Concern is looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide information and advice to older people and their carers and to deliver presentations on Taxation and Welfare Rights to varied groups of people. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months experience in Advice Work and knowledge of tax matters.
For an application pack, please send an A4 stamped addressed envelope (78p) to Neil Barker, Age Concern Manchester, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions for front line staff
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Do you work with older people in East Manchester?
Take up Champions is an exciting programme for staff who work in East Manchester, to help you provide information which will improve your clients quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The next programme begins on the 10th March 2009 and will be on Tuesdays at the Wells Centre in Clayton, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.
For further information, see below. To book a place contact Judith Baron on 0161 202 2522 or email: jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Type of course:
Training course
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Manchester Advice Training Courses for Spring/ Summer 2009
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
A summary of the training courses available from Manchester Advice for Spring/ Summer 2009 is now available.
Please see below for further details.
To book a place on any of these courses fill in the booking form below, or book on-line at: http://advicekit.info/training
Type of course:
One off training event
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Manchester Advice Training Course booking form, March 09.doc 27.5 KB
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This bulletin provides a round-up of all the information uploaded to the Community Network for Manchester website over the last week. It covers the following key areas:
News
Events
Opportunities (including employment, volunteering, training, tender and consultation opportunities)
Network News
Community Safety Forum – South Manchester
The next Community Safety Forum, South Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 11:30am - 1:30pm (Refreshments provided)
Venue: Book through the CSN to confirm venue
Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary and community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell CSN about and provide CSN with a feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.
For further information, see below, or contact Joanne Mullen on 0161 226 7186, or email: stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.
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Network Updates
New updates are now available from the following networks:
Sustainable Neighbourhoods, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142
North Manchester Community Network, please visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26
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Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting - Tuesday 10th March
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will be held at Green Fish Resource Centre, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday 10th March (refreshments will be available from 5:30pm).
Click here for a link to the location map.
Click here to access the paperwork for this meeting.
If you have any queries about the agenda, please contact John Wareham.
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting in advance by contacting Estelle Worthington.
Elections to the Executive Group will take place during the meeting.
Click here for further information about this process. If you have any queries about the election process, please contact John Wareham.
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Reminder from the Executive Group - Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting and Executive Group Elections
The Community Network for Manchester Executive Group would like to remind network members that elections to the Executive Group will take place at the next Strategy Group meeting on Tuesday 10th March.
If your network wishes to nominate a member, or if you would like to recommend a potential co-optee, please fill in the registration form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.
Information about the roles and responsibilities of Executive Group members can be found here.
During this meeting, the nomination forms for network participants to the Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group will also be approved. To renew the nomination for your existing network participant, or to make a new nomination, please fill in the nomination form (which can be accessed here), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.
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Free Community Day - North Manchester Community Network
North Manchester Community Network will be holding a Free Community Day:
Date/ Time: Saturday 21st March 2009, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Venue: Higher Blackley Community Centre (near to British Legion), Victoria Avenue, Blackley, M9 ORA.
The event will include: Free Hot Pot and Raffle; Information Stalls; Zest Healthy Living; Manchester Stop Smoking; Surestart; Baby/Toddler Yoga; Children’s Activities; Fire Service; and Sports Development.
For more information contact Margaret on 0161 740 2552 or email: northmannet@aol.com
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"Better Together: Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN)
Better Together, the Annual Partnership Conference of the Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) for Manchester will take place on:
Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute, Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD
The event will focus on the role that Adult Informal Learning (Community Based Learning) can play in building Social Capital and Resilience in enabling individuals and communities to combat more effectively the impact of the Economic Downturn.
The event will be of significant interest to any public, private or third sector organisation or City Council department with a role to play in community engagement, community development or community based learning.
For further information, see below.
To book a place, please email info@lsen.org.uk or call 0161 226 7204.
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Are We on the Road to Wellbeing? Health & Wellbeing Network Wellbeing Event
The Health & Wellbeing Network is organising a wellbeing event for the Voluntary and Community Sector:
Date/ Time: Wednesday 8th April 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre
This is an event for all voluntary and community sector and statutory sector workers and organisations whose work impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Manchester. This event provides an opportunity to come and think with others about how to improve the overall wellbeing of more people in Manchester and get some support for your own wellbeing through the taster sessions!
For further details, please see below. For more information or to book a place, contact Pauline@macc.org.uk
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Local/Regional News
Round Two of the Lottery BASIS bids announced
North West Third Sector Infrastructure Support Agencies to get £7.5 million.
Infrastructure services do vital work to help voluntary and community groups achieve their aims, through services such as training, providing information, representing community groups' interests, supporting networks and sharing good practice.
The BASIS programme aims to ensure that voluntary and community organisations throughout England have access to high quality support that will help them be more effective.
A total of 119 voluntary organisations have been awarded £50m in the second and final round of the Big Lottery Fund’s BASIS programme – North West Third Sector organisations successfully bid for £7.5 million.
For further information, please see below.
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National News
Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards
The nomination process is now open for the 2009 Breakthrough UK Independent Living Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate organisations which actively promote the inclusion and independent living of disabled people.
Nominations (including self-nominations) are sought for the following categories: Information; Public Transport; Employment (1) – Public and Private sector employers; Employment (2) – Third Sector employers; Peer Support; Independent Living Initiative.
Closing date for nominations: Friday 27th March 2009
For further details and to access a nomination form (available in PDF and Plain Text), visit: www.breakthrough-uk.com
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Collaboration Benefits - training and support on developing strong and successful partnerships
By collaborating effectively we can challenge the resources and power inequalities facing our sector and the communities we work with. By working together organisations can: cut costs; improve service delivery, win contracts, and add organisational value.
BASSAC (a membership body for community organisations that provide a wide range of services to local people) is offering community and voluntary organisations tailored support, resources and skills development around collaboration.
For general queries about the programme contact Francis Peel on 020 7336 9464, or email: collaboration@bassac.org.uk
For information about training or seminars contact Keith Kibirango on 020 7336 9429, or email: keith@bassac.org.uk
For further general information about the programme visit: http://www.bassac.org.uk/our-programmes/collaboration
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Latest Events
Bury Neuro Support - Special Meeting
Posted March 4th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
‘Neuro Services in Bury - where are we now?’
Date/ Time: Thursday 12 March 2009, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Venue: Kay Room, Bury Parish Church Hall, The Wylde Bury
(Some parking available in the church grounds)
Representatives from Health and Social Services and from Bury Voluntary Groups will be present.
Come along to listen, ask questions, celebrate improvements and identify gaps.
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance
C/o The Stroke Association,
6th Floor
St James’s House,
Pendleton Way,
Salford
M6 5FW
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Inspire and Aspire - International Women’s Day Event
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Northwards Housing is celebrating International Women's Day by bringing together some local, inspiring women and inviting young women aged 14-25 living in north Manchester to meet with them.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th March, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Rd, Manchester, M8 5UF
Interactive workshop sessions will look at aspirations for young women and their communities, including an informative fair on opportunities to work/study/volunteer.
This is event is free. Please contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email at the details below for more information or to book a place.
Contact for more info:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Bring and Share Event for MOMM: 1400
Posted March 4th, 2009 by jgoreham
Type of Event:
Community Event
Manchester Oxfam Maternal Mortality Campaign (MOMM:1400) brought over 100 women together from across Greater Manchester to contribute to creating a giant blanket. This forms part of a campaign for a reduction in maternal deaths due to a lack of health care facilities and education.
We are holding a Bring and Share event where you can bring food and drink and view the blanket, watch a short film about the project and find out more about the campaign.
This event is free and open for you to just turn up on the day!
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th March, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Room 1, Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Contact for more info:
info@manchester-oxfam-group.org
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Chorlton's Big Green Festival
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The first ever Big Green Festival will take place in Chorlton, Manchester on Saturday 4th April 2009. Organised by local volunteers this event is being shaped by the help and support of dozens of Manchester based musicians, charities, organisations and community groups.
The event will include: a fancy dress bicycle parade; a food foraging walk; a swap area, a personal wellbeing area; a variety of topical films, lots of locally sourced food and drink; a wealth of local plugged in and acoustic musicians; information and workshop spaces; a variety of environment related talks; and much more...
For further details, please visit the festival website: http://www.greenchorlton.org.uk/
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Sustaining Change programme launch event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
You are invited to the launch of the Sustaining Change programme:
Third Sector ideas into action for a sustainable future.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 31st March, drop in from 2:00pm - 5:00pm for afternoon tea
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Manchester
Sign up on the day for:
Free bespoke sustainability audit; free training for you and your team; free network celebrating partnerships; free peer mentoring programme; free on the spot advice: 'social enterprise-alternative to grant dependency?'.
For more information, see below or contact Claire Morris, Programme Coordinator, on 0161 273 1736, or email:clairem@merci.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
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CLES Summit 2009: Forging Resilient Local Economies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
The CLES Summit 2009 "Forging resilient local economies" will focus on the new approaches required to deliver economic development and regeneration in changing economic times. The event will provide an opportunity for debate and deliberation as well as learning and networking.
Dates: 14th and 15th July 2009
Venue: Renold Building, University of Manchester
To view the event flyer, visit: http://www.cles.org.uk/files/103500/FileName/SummitA5flyer.pdf
For further information, visit: www.cles.org.uk/summit, or email: lynstacey@cles.org.uk
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New Developments in Third Sector Research Event
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Come and learn about two exciting new developments in third sector research and find out how sector practitioners can benefit from them.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 28th April 2009, 11:00am – 4:00pm (including lunch)
Venue: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
For further information about the event, see below or contact Susanne Martikke on 0161 277 1031 or email: susanne.martikke@gmcvo.org.uk. To book a place, contact: 0161 277 1001, or email: sue.barrett@gmcvo.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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GMCVO Booking Form.doc 77 KB
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The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester - Free Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester BME Network & Manchester Race & Health Forum are hosting a Free joint event entitled 'The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester'.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 17th March, 12:30 - 3:30pm (lunch included)
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 137-139 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RE.
The event will be relevant to those interested in finding out more about the changes taking place within Health Services in Manchester and also interested in finding out more about the activities of the BME Network and Manchester Race & Health Forum. The key speaker is John Harrop, Director of Manchester Community Health at NHS Manchester.
For further information, please see the flyer below. To book a place, contact Nathalie Long on 0161 227 8708 or email: office@mccr.org.uk.
Type of Event:
Community Event
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Refugee Teachers Network Conference
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
This free event, organised by the Refugee Council and Employability Forum, will celebrate the first year of the Refugee Teachers Network, by bringing together service providers to share good practice on supporting refugee teachers.
It will also be an opportunity for refugee teachers in the North West to interact with those regional organisations that can help them on their path to getting careers in education.
Date/ Time: Friday 20th March, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester (free lunch provided)
For further information, see below, contact 0113 2475795 / 07903 407575 or email: teachers@refugeecouncil.org.uk
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
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Refugee Teacher Network Conference Registration Form.doc 314 KB
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WomenZone: For All Women - Launch Event
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
WomenZone is a new women's group for the North Manchester area, based around health and well being. The group welcomes women from all backgrounds and ages and aims to be a platform to help women to become more informed about health & wellbeing. The group also aims to provide opportunities for women to build friendships and other social networks.
Their launch event will be held on:
Date/Time: Thursday 12th March 2009, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Abraham Moss Theatre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF.
There will be a fashion show, yoga and dance demonstrations, stalls and a light buffet. All women are welcome and the event is free.
For further information, contact Naomi at Zest on 0161 908 8335/0161 655 7881 or email: info@womenzone.org.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Job Opportunity - General Manager - Nexus Art Cafe
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
13 Mar 2009
Nexus Art Cafe is a non profit organisation working towards building community and celebrating creativity in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
They are currently advertising for a general manager from 6 April 2009.
Salary: £15,500 - £16,500 depending on experience, Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week, 4 weeks holiday and bank holidays.
For further information, visit: http://www.nexusartcafe.com/
To apply please send your CV together with a covering letter giving relevant experience and skills to Chris Acher, email: crisacher@mac.com, Post: Rev C Acher, Nexus, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JW
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Employment Opportunity - Forum Development Assistant - Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted March 4th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: £22,717 pro rata (13,630 actual), Hours: 21 (3 days per week), Contract: 3 years fixed term.
MRSN particularly welcomes applications from refugees.
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their dynamic refugee-led charity based in Moss Side.
Your role will be to assist the Forum Development Worker to coordinate the campaigns and advocacy work of the Refugee and Migrant Forum Manchester.
For further information, see below. To download an application pack, visit: www.mrsn.org.uk, email: ulrike@mrsn.org.uk, or call: 0161 232 7420.
Additionally, on Wednesday 18th March MRSN will be running a two hour training session on how to write effective application forms and the MRSN recruitment process.
If you would like a place on this training course please contact Sophie King on forum@mrsn.org.uk by Wednesday 11th March to reserve a place.
Deadline for application:
31 Mar 2009
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Employment Opportunity - Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies
Posted March 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
20 Mar 2009
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) at Sheffield Hallam University is looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow - Third Sector Studies.
Salary: £30,594 - £44,930 pa, Ref: DS 330/08
The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) is recognised as one of the leading academic research centres in the United Kingdom in the fields of Regeneration, Housing, Labour Market analysis and Third Sector studies.
For further information about this post, and to access an application form, visit: http://ntmizar.adc.shu.ac.uk/HR/Vacancies/Research/Research%20Adverts/DS..., or contact 0114 225 3950, email: recruitment@shu.ac.uk.
For further enquiries, please contact Professor Peter Wells on 0114 225 3073 or email: p.wells@shu.ac.uk
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Employment Opportunity - Advice Worker - Age Concern
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Mar 2009
Salary: £20,157 a year, Hours: 35 hours a week, 12 month contract.
Age Concern is looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication skills to provide information and advice to older people and their carers and to deliver presentations on Taxation and Welfare Rights to varied groups of people. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months experience in Advice Work and knowledge of tax matters.
For an application pack, please send an A4 stamped addressed envelope (78p) to Neil Barker, Age Concern Manchester, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions for front line staff
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
Do you work with older people in East Manchester?
Take up Champions is an exciting programme for staff who work in East Manchester, to help you provide information which will improve your clients quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The next programme begins on the 10th March 2009 and will be on Tuesdays at the Wells Centre in Clayton, from 10:00am - 3:00pm.
For further information, see below. To book a place contact Judith Baron on 0161 202 2522 or email: jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Type of course:
Training course
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Manchester Advice Training Courses for Spring/ Summer 2009
Posted March 6th, 2009 by estellew
A summary of the training courses available from Manchester Advice for Spring/ Summer 2009 is now available.
Please see below for further details.
To book a place on any of these courses fill in the booking form below, or book on-line at: http://advicekit.info/training
Type of course:
One off training event
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Manchester Advice Training Courses, Spring Summer 09.doc 69.5 KB
Manchester Advice Training Course booking form, March 09.doc 27.5 KB
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, or if you missed last weeks bulletin and would like to find out more about the news, events and opportunities added over the last few weeks, 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.
Community Network for Manchester is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
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