Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 6 Feb 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
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 will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Chiara Mallia no later than Monday 9th March.

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 will be available on the website from the 24th February), and return it to Estelle Worthington no later than Monday 9th March.

If you would like more information about the election process or the nomination process, please contact John Wareham.

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Network Updates

News updates are now available from the following networks:

Manchester BME Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/30

North Manchester Community Network: http://www.cn4m.net/node/26

Refugee & Migrants Forum: http://www.cn4m.net/node/43

Transport Pool: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143

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Free training for artists & community groups organised by Artsnet and Community Arts North West

Artsnet and Community Arts North West are offering free training on Health & Safety awareness for artists & community groups.

Date/ Time: Wednesday 11th February, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE

This session will be spent exploring current Health and Safety myths. The day is designed to free delegates from misunderstandings and negative approaches stemming from the persistent demonisation of Health and Safety in the popular press.

For further information about this training, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/792

For further information about Artsnet, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/34

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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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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
Manchester Accessible Acupuncture - Clinic space required
Manchester Accessible Acupuncture is a new social enterprise setting up a low cost acupuncture clinic in the Manchester area. They aim to improve the health of individuals who are ill and wish to access acupuncture, but are unable to do so due to the high cost of treatment.

They are looking for clinic space:

Approximately 340sq foot (32sq meters), big enough for around 6 couches with screens separating them for privacy;
It must meet health and safety standards. A washable floor and a sink are essential;
Be used solely for work of a similar health and safety standard;
A small room, or cornered off area of the clinic for initial consultations.
For further information about Manchester Accessible Acupuncture, see below. If you're able to help, please contact Sam Hargreaves on 07985 923 160, email: acupuncturesam@yahoo.com, or contact Gus Sevier on 07905 507 224, email: acupuncturegus@yahoo.co.uk

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Manchester Accessible Acupuncture Summary.doc 38.5 KB

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National News
Funding Opportunity - Futurebuilders Small Organisation Tender Fund

This is a new £220,000 grant fund to help small voluntary organisations tender for public sector contracts. Organisations can receive grants worth up to 10% of the value of the contract (max £15,000). To be eligible organisations must have been trading for one year and have a turnover of less than £250,000.

For further information, visit: http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/our-products/small-organisation...

There is no application form for this fund. To begin the application process submit an enquiry online, call their enquiry line on 0191 261 5200 or email info@futurebuilders-england.org.uk.

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Funding Opportunity - Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Main Fund

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve the quality of life throughout the UK. They do this through funding charitable activities of organisations that have the ideas and ability to achieve change for the better and support work that is considered difficult to fund. The average grant is around £50,000 and can be used for core costs or project costs.

Their primary interests are the UK’s cultural life; education; the natural environment and enabling people who are disadvantaged to participate more fully in society.

For more information, visit: www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk or call 020 7812 3700.

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Latest Events
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health Consultation Event
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March 2009, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Venue: Kings House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health: Making new services relevant. Manchester Primary Mental Health Care Services are being redesigned, and Manchester residents and workers are being asked to give their ideas about the new services.

For further details, see the event flyer below.

For more information and to book a place, contact Rachel Foakes on 0161 868 0857, or email: rachel.foakes@manchester.gov.uk

Type of Event:
Community Event
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Refugee and Asylum Seeker Mental Health consultation event, March 09.doc 284.5 KB

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Speak Your Mind Event Update
Posted February 5th, 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

If you would like to pre-submit questions for the panel, complete the flyer below or email Daniel Gough on danny@blackhealthagency.org.uk

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
Speak Your Mind Event - questions for the panel.pdf 81.04 KB

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Free BME Third Sector Community Enterprise Roadshow
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: Wednesday 11th February
Venue: Moss Side & Hulme Community Development Trust, Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7WD

BME Third Sector Community Enterprise Roadshow - BTEG & Development Trusts Association. This regional workshop aims to highlight the important role that development trusts play and how they can best support the BME third sector. The workshops will highlight examples of successful practice from the community enterprise movement.

To book a place, contact Angeline Clarke on
angleline@bteg.co.uk.

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Ardwick Heritage Guided Walks
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Sunday 8th February, 12 noon
Location: Meeting at Gaskell House, 84 Plymouth Grove

An experienced Blue Badge Guide will lead the first of the family-friendly walks, taking in hidden, and not so hidden, sites of cultural, historical and architectural significance in Ardwick.

The walks are funded by Manchester City Council's South Manchester Regeneration Team.

For further details about the route, see below. The date and route of the second walk will be announced at a later date.

To book a place on either walk, email: ardwickheritage@hotmail.co.uk, or call Emma McCarten on 0161 2771894. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Type of Event:
Community Event
Attachment Size
Ardwick Heritage Guided Walks.doc 27 KB

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Manchester Histories Festival
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date: 21st March 2009
Venue: Manchester Town Hall

Manchester Histories Festival is a one-day spectacular celebrating the history of our vibrant city. Discover exhibits, talks, films, tours and music, all inspired by the stories of Manchester's incredible past.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are enjoying one of our many scheduled events, or simply dropping by to see what it's all about. Check out the links on the left to find out more.

For further information, visit: http://www.manchesterhistoriesfestival.org.uk/

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Improving Practice in Safeguarding Children & Young People Conference
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Date/ Time: Thursday 5th March, 2009, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Broughton Rugby Club, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, M21 7TL.

A one-day conference organised by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust Focusing on the impact of Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriages.

This conference is free to all MMHSCT Staff although non-Trust Staff are required to pay a £10 fee (non-returnable for non-attendance).

For further information, contact Nita Peach, Safeguarding Children Nurse on 07974 393 659 or to book a place, contact Matthew Stickley on 0161 882 1075 or email: matthew.stickley@mhsc.nhs.uk

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Latest Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunity - Take Part Pathfinder Coordinator
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
0.2 fte Take Part Pathfinder Coordinator, Salary: £27,183 – £29,704 per annum pro rata, Contract: Fixed Term up to 31 March 2011 (to commence as soon as possible)

For further details, see below or visit: http://www.jobs.mmu.ac.uk

For more information about the post, contact Carol Packham on c.packham@mmu.ac.uk

Deadline for application:
17 Feb 2009
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Pathfinder advert, Feb 09.doc 69 KB

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Secondment Opportunity - Government Office for the North West (GONW)
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
25 Feb 2009
An opportunity has arisen for a well-paid 12 month secondment in Government Office for the North West (GONW), leading their work on the third sector and community empowerment agenda’s.

For further information, visit: http://www.vsnw.org.uk/noticeboard/?id=75

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Studentship Opportunity - Active Citizenship and Community Empowerment research
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Feb 2009
As part of the new ESRC programme of research with the Third Sector, there is a major programme to build research skills and capacity related to Active Citizenship and Community Empowerment.

As part of this exciting programme Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has two doctoral level three year full time CASE studentships (+3), the first starting in February 2009.

For further information, visit: https://www.jobs.mmu.ac.uk/mmujobsite/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyUID=0000...
For an information pack and application form, contact Barbara Ashcroft on 0161 247 2320, or email: b.ashcroft@mmu.ac.uk.

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Two Employment Opportunities with the British Red Cross
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, national disasters and individual emergencies. They enable vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over they help them to recover and move on with their lives.

They currently have two posts available in the Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester area:

1. Operations Manager (Ref:N3-OM). Closing date for applications: 12th February 2009.

2. Senior Services Manager, First Aid Learning (Ref:N3-SSM/FAL). Closing date for applications: 1st March 2009

For further details and a link to the application forms, visit: www.redcross.org.uk/jobs

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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions - Front line staff
Posted January 30th, 2009 by Judith Baron
Date:
10 March 2009 - 31 December 2009
Time:
10am - 3pm
Take Up Champions

Do you want to help your older friends, neighbours, family or clients?
Do you want to learn more about what is available?
Do you feel frustrated by the lack of relevant information?

Then come and join our FREE exciting programme where you can learn more about benefits and services that may be available. Then you can tell people in your community what’s available.

These information programmes are for anyone living or working in East Manchester and are absolutely FREE.

The programme takes place one day a week for up to 12 weeks (see below). Each week someone from a different service or organisation will come and talk about the help they can offer to older people, or we will go and visit them. The programme includes sessions on disability benefits, debt, health services and carers support. The training is FREE, lunch provided and fare money paid.

So come and join this informative programme, make new friends and help your friends, neighbours, relatives and clients.

Tuesdays - starting on 10th March 09 in Clayton – for Front Line Staff only – 8 weeks
Starting last week in April – Newton Heath – 12 weeks
Starting first week of July – Openshaw – 12 weeks

Watch this short clip about the programme or phone me for a DVD.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fe-PHkSk3r0

Type of course:
Training course
Address:
The Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY

Tel: 0161 202 2522

E-mail for more information:
jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Website:
http://www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
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Free Training for Refugee Community Organisations
Posted February 4th, 2009 by estellew
Manchester Refugee Support Network's Advice Service is organising two free training days for Refugee Community Organisations in the coming weeks:

Asylum Support
Date: Thursday 26th February
Venue: MRSN
The Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) will be giving training on asylum support, looking particularly at difficulties some asylum seekers are having with Section 4. RCOs should register with ASAP in advance for this training on 020 8686 1888.

Tax Credits and Child Benefit
Date: Saturday 28th February
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Tax Credits can make a real difference to families' income but they can seem complicated and confusing to many people. Common problems can often be avoided if you know what to do. Book in advance with MRSN on 0161 232 7420.

Travel costs can be refunded and lunch will be provided on both days.

Type of course:
One off training event
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Training opportunities at GMCVO
Posted February 5th, 2009 by estellew
GMCVO has the following training opportunities on offer in the coming months:

Tendering and Contracting - 12th February 2009
Full Cost Recovery - 13th February 2009
Consolidation and Recovery Strategies - 17th February 2009
Quality Assurance - 19th February 2009
Creating Sustainable Excellence - 3rd March 2009
Get Qualified - Develop your Training Skills - 4th March 2009
For further information, visit: http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=training, or contact Gill Dixon to on 0161 277 1019, email: gill.dixon@gmcvo.org.uk

Type of course:
One off training event
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BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies at the University of Manchester
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Applications for the BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies at the University of Manchester will now be considered for September 2009.

BA programme for individuals with experience of community and/ or youth work. The course includes National Youth Agency (JNC) professional validation.

For further information, visit:
http://www.education.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/course/index...

Apply for the full-time programme through UCAS. http://www.ucas.ac.uk/ course code: L590

Application forms for the part-time route from: ug-education@manchester.ac.uk

Type of course:
Training course
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Free NW Planning Aid Sustainability Training
Posted February 6th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: Tuesday 24th February 2009, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House

"Sustainability and the built environment” is targeted at local people active in their communities and community support workers.

It is a 2 hour informal, interactive training event which is aimed at raising awareness and sharing experience of the sustainability issue and its growing importance in influencing the built environment in which we live.

The session will be run by NW Planning Aid staff and experienced professional planning aid volunteers. For further details, see below.

For further informaiton, contact Jackie Dibley on 01254 820 996, or email:jackie.dibley@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk

Type of course:
One off training event
Attachment Size
Sustainability Flyer, Feb 09.pdf 202.22 KB
Sustainability training publicity text.doc 75.5 KB

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