Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 20 March 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
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
Attachment Size
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.

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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.

Attachment Size
iNspire - seeking North West charities.doc 71.5 KB
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
Attachment Size
flyer March 2009.pdf 70.6 KB

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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
Attachment Size
Helping over 50s through the economic downturn conference.doc 394 KB

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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
Attachment Size
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Workshop, March 2009.pdf 93.82 KB

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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
Attachment Size
Introducing Voluntary Sector Organisations to Commissioning, April 2009.pdf 148.89 KB

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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
Attachment Size
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
Attachment Size
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
Attachment Size
North West Regional Strategy, Principles and Issues Paper.pdf 327.08 KB

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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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Tackling Race Inequalities Consultation launched - Manchester BME Network Summary.doc 77 KB

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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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