Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 30 Jan 09
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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
Infrastructure Support Service - Meeting Invitation from Community Network for Manchester

Community Network for Manchester is inviting you to a meeting to discuss the tender and the implications for the Sector and individual organisations.

Date/ time: Tuesday 10th February 2009, from 12:30 onwards (refreshments available from 12:00)

Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street. For a link to the venue map, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/contact.

The potential outcomes from the meeting are:

To gauge the interest of organisations intending to submit tenders and for which area
To explore where there may be linkages to current delivery
To identify where there may be opportunities for working in partnership
There may be other outcomes that people may wish to propose.

Please inform John Wareham of your intention to participate and why by Friday 6th February.

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LSEN Partnership Meeting

Date/ Time: Thursday 19th March, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: The Mechanics Institute

The Learning Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) is working with a number of partners across the City to deliver a co-operative learning event entitled: “Better Together – A co-operative approach to the delivery of Community Based Learning - engaging, empowering and enriching communities”.

Participants will collectively identify the benefits this type of learning can have, how we can measure its impact and then use this knowledge to build effective learning journeys through to practical cross-sectoral projects delivered at a district level.

For further details, see below.
For more information, or to pre-book a place, contact Debbie Bown, LSEN Information and Support Officer on 0161 226 7204 or email info@lsen.org.uk

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LSEN Partnership Meeting, 19 March 2009.doc 28 KB

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Have Your Say on the Future of Volunteering in Manchester

A consultation event for Volunteer Co-ordinators and organisations that work with volunteers will take place at Cross Street Chapel (Cross Street, Manchester) on Thursday 5th February from 2:00pm - 4:30pm.

The event is part of the work commissioned by Community Network for Manchester to identify ways to develop the infrastructure in Manchester to support volunteering across the city. This work is being overseen by a steering group consisting of representatives of the volunteering community in Manchester.

This event is your chance to shape future planning. To book a place please contact Martin Duffy at volunteering@cn4m.net or on 07816 753 941. Please book in advance as places are limited.

Details of Cross Street Chapel can be found at: http://cross-street-chapel.org.uk/find-us

Contact about this story:
volunteering@cn4m.net
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Community Safety Forum Meeting – Central Manchester

Date/ Time: Thursday 19th February 2009, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: TBC when you book your place

Community Safety Network (CSN) crime forums are designed to help voluntary/community sector groups respond to local crime and disorder based concerns. The issues raised will be directed to the Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership. Local Inspectors and Community Safety Co-ordinators review the information you tell them about and provide feedback, so you know what actions have been taken.

Due to limited numbers, all places MUST be reserved via 0161 226 7186.

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Local/Regional News
Community Fund

Community Fund is a new initiative from the Home Office to support small voluntary and community organisations who can demonstrate successful approaches to tackling the issues of guns, gangs or knives among young people and those particularly at risk of involvement in serious violence.

The Community Fund is open to voluntary and community organisations with activities located in the Tackling Knives Action Programme (TKAP) police force areas - which includes Greater Manchester. The total fund available is £4.5m - organisations can apply for grant funding of up to £10,000 per year for three years.

It is aimed at young people age 25 years or younger and activity should be around mentoring, outreach or education and/or support for siblings/parents/families of high risk young people.

More details and application forms at: http://grantsadmin.co.uk/homeoffice_communityfund/

Completed applications should be sent by 12.30pm on Friday 3rd April 2009.

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National News
Government must provide £100Million package to safeguard the work of voluntary and community sector

It is estimated that the Government must provide a minimum of £100M to ensure that essential support and services provided by voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) are able to survive in the short term, according to the leading sector umbrella organisation.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) said the package would include support in terms of loans and grants; a recession health check; for collaboration and mergers; an innovation fund; community assets fund; new financial instruments; employment support; and a resource to understand the on-going impact of the recession.

For further information, visit: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/press/releases/?id=12452

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Latest Events
Speak Your Mind
Posted January 29th, 2009 by Michelle F
An event by Manchester Mental Health Watchdog (sub group of the Manchester LINk)

Date / Time: Tuesday 24 March 2009, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: The Mechanics Centre, 103 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6DD

The day will include round table discussions facilitated by the Health and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee's Mental Health Sub Group, as well as a 'Question Time' session starting at 2.15pm which will give service users and carers the opportunity to challenge the decision makers. Panel members include Tracey Ellery - Deputy Chief Executive Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust and Craig Harris - Head of Mental Health Joint Commissioning.

To book your place, contact the Manchester LINk Support Team on 0161 214 3909 or email manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk.

Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Speak Your Mind!!.pdf 68.38 KB

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Speak to a Geek Event
Posted January 29th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: 27 February 2009
Venue: Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA), Portland Street, Manchester.

If you’re making decisions about how the internet can enhance your non profit organisation’s capability, MDDA would like to invite you to a free panel session of North West IT professionals who will be running open ‘micro consultancy’ sessions with your peers from the North West’s voluntary sector.

For further information, visit: http://speaktoageek.wordpress.com/ or email: pagemailer3476794935@participo.com

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JobCity - Over 300 real jobs on offer working in the Public Sector
Posted January 29th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 4th February, 12:00noon – 7:00pm

Venue: City of Manchester Stadium, The Citizens’ Suite, Main Reception Entrance F Stand.

More than 300 secure government and public sector jobs will be on offer working at the JobCity event.
The following Government Departments are recruiting for new jobs in Manchester: Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission (formerly CSA); Health and Safety Executive; UK Border Agency; HMRC (Contact Centre); CRB (Home Office side).

For further information, see the flyer below.

Type of Event:
Community Event
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Job City Event.JPG 596.83 KB

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Drugs and alcohol awareness sessions
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Reaching Out seeks to empower Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people to become better informed and more resistant to the harms caused by drugs and alcohol.
Their network of trainers are delivering FREE drugs & alcohol Awareness Sessions in Black Minority Ethnic communities across Manchester in various languages. See below for further details and session dates.

To find out more about sessions taking place in your community contact Reaching Out on 0161 232 5384.

Reaching Out also provide a multi-lingual telephone support service through the BME Drugs and Alcohol Helpline - confidential and safe to call: 0161 232 5395.
Available Monday – Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm (except bank holidays).

Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Sessions for BME groups.doc 28 KB
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Sessions for BME groups, Session dates and contacts.doc 37 KB

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NCVO Annual Conference 2009 - Civil society: building trust in uncertain times
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Date/ Time: Wednesday 18 February 2009, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Venue: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SD.

Dr Vincent Cable MP, Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor for the Liberal Democrats, will be the morning keynote speaker at the NCVO flagship Annual Conference.
Vince Cable is well-known for his insightful analysis of the state of the economy, and is the politician most often quoted for his comments on the changing economic climate.

To find out more and book your place, visit: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/annualconference09, email: annual.conference@ncvo-vol.org.uk or call Matt on 020 7520 3160. NCVO members get 30% off the delegate fee.

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Voluntary Community Network Meeting
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Wednesday 18th March 2009, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Venue: Committee Room 4, Old Town Hall, Albert Square, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA

For more information, contact Lance Bell on lance@myvp.org.uk

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Gio Project funding workshop
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Gio Project will be holding a funding workshop with a representative from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March, 12:00noon - 4:00pm

There will be eight half hour slots to discuss your project ideas. To book a slot, email: gio@vamanchester.org.uk

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Improving Support for Campaigning and Advocacy in the North West
Posted January 30th, 2009 by Michelle F
This event is free to the voluntary and community sector across the North West.

Date / Time: Monday 9th March 2009, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA

The day will include:

Speakers:
Speakers include John Leach, MP for Withington, local and national campaigners, plus a performance by Certain Curtain Theatre Company.

Workshops:
Morning workshops: Tools and Techniques
Afternoon Workshops: Campaign Support Needs and Action Planning

See below for more information about the event and a programme.

To book please go to: www.ncvovol.org.uk/campaignroadshows or ring Tanja Canning 020 7520 2505

Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Free Event Campaigning and Advocacy 9-Mar-09.doc 2.37 MB
Draft programme- 9-Mar-09.doc 2.37 MB

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Supporting Victims of Crime meeting
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date/ Time: 4th February 2009, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS.

Supporting Victims of Crime is organised by Victim Support Greater Manchester.

For further information, contact Marilyn Taylor on 0161 727 1379, or email: marilyn.taylor@victimsupport.org.uk

Link: http://www.thescarmantrustmanchester.org/events/index.php/Event695.html

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Bury Neuro Support Meeting
Posted January 30th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
Date/ Time: Thursday 12th February 2009, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
‘Bury Library Services’. An evening of information and reminiscence with Elizabeth Binns and Jean Swanson.

And also...

Date/ Time: Thursday 12th March 2009, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
‘Special meeting to review Resources and Services for people with Neuro Conditions and Injuries’. More details later.

Hot drinks & biscuits, and time to chat as usual.

Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Kay Room
Bury Parish Church Hall,
The Wylde
Bury

(Some parking available in the church grounds)

Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Feb-March 2009 poster.pdf 126.14 KB

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Neuro Support 4 Salford Meeting
Posted January 30th, 2009 by GMNeuroA
Date/ Time: Friday 27th February 2009, 11:00am – 2:00pm

With guest speaker Sarah Coyne. Taster ‘Reading’ group
(Salford Libraries)

A light lunch is also provided – costs covered by our monthly raffle.

Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
BASIC Centre
554 Eccles New Road
Salford
M5 5AP

Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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flyer February 2009.pdf 72.64 KB

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Latest Employment Opportunities
Local Involvement Network Team Manager in Manchester
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Salary: NJC Scale PO point 33, £27,492, Full-time: 35 hours per week, Fixed Term: maternity cover (expected to run to February 2010)

Manchester’s Local Involvement Network (LINk) engages with local community groups to make sure people can voice their views and opinions about health and social care effectively. The LINk Manager works with 4 staff and a steering group of volunteers to identify gaps in services and how services can be improved – and to widen public involvement.

For an informal discussion, contact Nik Barstow on 0161 214 3967 or email nik@blackhealthagency.org.uk

For an application pack, contact Richard Mubiru on 0845 450 4247 or email richard@blackhealthagency.org.uk

Deadline for application:
16 Feb 2009
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Link Manager, Manchester, Feb 09.doc 113 KB

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RIES Advocacy Worker post at MRSN
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
27 Feb 2009
Salary: £21,937 p.a., Hours: 35 hours per week, Contract: until October 2011, Start date: Monday 13th April 2009

RIES (Refugee Integration and Employment Service) is a Home Office funded programme, providing support to refugees when they are first granted permission to stay in the UK.

Refugee Action has the contract to deliver RIES in the North West and is subcontracting MRSN to deliver a volunteer advocacy service as part of RIES.

You will need an understanding of refugees’ support needs and the transition from asylum seeker to refugee, and to be aware of the role advocacy and volunteers can play in this. Refugees are strongly encouraged to apply.

To request an application pack, contact 0161 232 7420 or email: james@mrsn.org.uk.

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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
A schools volunteering opportunity with Action for Sustainable Living
Posted January 29th, 2009 by Michelle F
Action for Sustainable Living has an educational programme called A Few Small Steps that helps primary schools to reduce their environmental impacts by considering their energy use, waste and recycling practices, food culture and more.

They have a team of 15 volunteers who help to deliver this and are currently recruiting for another team to work with them from February to July in five schools in Hulme. This is a five month commitment and they would expect you to contribute four hours per week by attending training, developing resources with them and working in schools.

If you would like to know more, they are having a no obligation School Volunteer Induction session on Monday Feb 2nd between 6pm and 8pm. To confirm your place please email jess.buck@afsl.org.uk.

Deadline:
2 Feb 2009
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Latest Training Opportunities
Live & Learn courses at Imperial War Museum North
Posted January 29th, 2009 by estellew
One Day Courses run 10:00am - 4:30pm on Saturday 14th February 2009, Friday 13th March 2009, and Saturday 4th April 2009.

Do you visit museums or galleries with your group?
Does the question, 'what would I do there?' cross your mind?
If the idea of bringing your group to a museum sounds a bit boring and you think you wouldn't know what to do, then Imperial War Museum North can help!

The aim of the course is to give participants the confidence and tools to bring their group on a visit to Imperial War Museum North and other cultural venues.

See the flyer below for further information, or contact Lisa Gillen on 0161 836 4092, or email: lgillen@iwm.org.uk

Type of course:
Training course
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Live Learn Flyer, Jan 2009.pdf 50.9 KB

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Mental Health of Children & Young People - Free Introductory Training Programme
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Date:
26 February 2009
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Multi Agency Training Programme is run by a group which consists of professionals from specialist mental health and children's services and voluntary sector and education services.

It has been developed to suit frontline workers from all establishments. The training consists of a one day introductory course which is later followed by a programme of workshops looking at more specialised topics.

See below for more details and course dates.

For more information contact Tara Davies, Project Worker, on: 0161 882 2307, or email: Tara.Davies@manchester.nhs.uk

Type of course:
Training course
Attachment Size
Mental Health of Children and Young People training courses.doc 25.5 KB

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Free NVQ Level 3 Management Training for Women
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Places are now available on the management training programme offered by Train2000, one of the leading women's development organisations in the UK. This qualification is a flexible, work-based first management qualification and is aimed at women who are in management roles across all occupations and sectors.

Candidates must register in January or February 2009 and their portfolio of evidence must be complete by July 2009.

For further information or to register, contact Sarah Keeler on 0161 833 8800 or email sarah.keeler@wevh.org.uk

Type of course:
Training course
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New training, tendering and funding workshops from Gio project
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
The Gio project has a number of free training opportunities in the coming months:

February - Full cost recovery
February and May - Outcomes
March - Basic website design
March - Using creativity and innovation in the workplace

For further information, or to book your place, visit: http://www.vamanchester.org.uk/calendar

Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
gio@vamanchester.org.uk
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Grassroots Grants Fund Workshops
Posted January 30th, 2009 by estellew
Novas Scarman Group and Community Foundation are working in partnership to provide information workshops on the Grassroots Grants fund.

Places are still available on Tuesday 3rd February 2009 (venue to be confirmed).

If the above time is not suitable then please give the office a call to arrange a more convenient time.

For further information and to book your place, contact Cheryl McAlister on 0161 839 2613 or email: support.manchester@novasscarman.org

Link: http://www.novasscarmanmanchester.org/events/index.php/Section20.html

Type of course:
One off training event
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