Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin – 09 April 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:

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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Developing the Volunteering Infrastructure in Manchester - March 2009.doc 903 KB

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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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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.

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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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Breakout Easter 2009.pdf 2.74 MB

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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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Manchester Women's Awards 2009.doc 49 KB

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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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NHS Contracts Q & A Event, April 09.ppt 1.5 MB

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

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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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End of Life Workshops flyer, April 09.pdf 212 KB

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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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Independent Choices Job Adverts, April 09.doc 204 KB

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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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Manchester Advice Training Course booking form, March 09.doc 27.5 KB

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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.

Type of course:
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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