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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March 2009 poster.pdf 126.82 KB

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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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New Developments in Third Sector Research flyer.pdf 444.08 KB
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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Health Event Programme, March 09.doc 104.5 KB

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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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Take Up Champions for front line staff, training flyer, March 09.pdf 127.13 KB

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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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