Community Network for Manchester Full Text Bulletin - 30 Jan 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
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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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CN4M - Full Text Bulletin - 9 January 2009
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 Network for Manchester Networking Event
Date for your diaries...
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Event will take place on Tuesday 27th January 2009, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Venue: To be confirmed.
Further information will be circulated shortly.
Funding Workshop for members of Community Network for Manchester
Community Network for Manchester would like to invite you to a funding workshop we are holding on Wednesday 14th January 2009. The event is open to all network members.
The workshop will be held at Friends Meeting House (6 Mount Street, M2 5NS), from 10:00am – 12:00pm followed by lunch.
Please see the invitation letter below for further information.
If you would like to attend the workshop or would like further information please contact Lucy Thomson on 0161 234 2917 or email lucy@cn4m.net.
Please confirm your attendance no later than Friday 9th January 2009.
Contact about this story:
lucy@cn4m.net
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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
Two new reports added to Community Network for Manchester online resources library
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill Summary Report: http://www.cn4m.net/node/632
Produced by: Cath Taylor, Strategic Operations Manager, Community Network for Manchester.
Commissioning: Possible - Greater Manchester VCS Organisations’ Experiences in Public Sector Commissioning: http://www.cn4m.net/node/633
Research Report written on behalf of the GMCVO-based and PCT-funded Health Partnership Project.
New network update from Environment Network for Manchester and the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool
Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Environment Network for Manchester wish to hold a series of meetings with key people and organisations across the city in order to put in place a mechanism or strategy whereby community groups can be matched to disused, vacant and blighted buildings...
To view the Big New Project update posting from Environment Network for Manchester and the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool go to: http://www.cn4m.net/node/630
If you would like to add an update about your network's activities to the Community Network for Manchester website, contact Estelle for further information on 0161 234 2915, or email estelle@cn4m.net.
Integration Event at MRSN - Accessing Employment
This integration event is for refugees, asylum seekers and their supporters to come together to discuss the problems asylum seekers and refugees have accessing employment in the UK (including no permission to work for asylum seekers).
Date/ Time: Tuesday 20th January, 12:30 – 4:00pm.
Venue: MRSN, 95a Princess Rd, Manchester M14 4TH.
At this event you will be able to share your experiences, raise concerns and find useful information.
See below for further details, or contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on 0161 232 7420, email: forum@mrsn.org.uk, or Belay Kahsay, Community Development Worker 0161 232 7420, email: belay@mrsn.org.uk
Contact about this story:
forum@mrsn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mrsn.org.uk/forum/index.html
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Bored with a cold January, looking for something to do? Art Exhibition Launch next week
I don’t know about community networks. But I know what I like…
Exhibition Launch on Thursday 15th January 11:00am - 4:00pm at Manchester Town Hall.
The Exhibition will run from 12 – 25 January 2009, at various venues and times. All are welcome to view the exhibition.
Seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
Viewing the exhibition takes you on a treasure hunt to see the art via some of Manchester’s diverse centres of community activity.
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 Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
See below for further information.
Website:
http://www.one-and-all.org
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Free Restorative Justice Training organised by Community Safety Network
Date/ Time: Thursday 15th January, 1:30pm- 3:30pm.
Venue: NorthCity Library, Harpurhey, Manchester.
Trainer: Julie Wolstenholme
Who is eligible to attend?
Local Voluntary and Community Sector groups from North Manchester (including East) only. This includes the areas of Crumpsall, Cheetham, Charlestown, Higher Blackley, Moston, Harpurhey, Ancoats, Clayton, Beswick, Openshaw, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Collyhurst and Bradford.
See below for more information on the theme of Restorative Justice.
This event is booking only and all places must be pre-registered through the CSN. Contact Steph Jones (Development Manager) on 0161 226 7186.
Website:
http://www.communitysafetynetwork.org.uk
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National News
Help black and minority ethnic groups with their strategy
Do you want to help frontline BME organisations become more successful and sustainable?
You could become one of 25 ‘strategy champions’, receiving free training and support, and £4,000 to help BME organisations to develop stronger strategies.
Beyond Survival: the BME Strategy Programme is an exciting new initiative run by brap and NCVO. It is now recruiting ‘champions’ to attend eight training sessions in Birmingham or London between April 2009 and May 2010, and then support five frontline BME organisations to develop their own strategic planning skills.
The deadline for applications is 15th January 2009. To find out more, visit www.strategy-impact.org.uk/beyondsurvival
Latest Events
Conference - Health Equality: are we there yet?
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
A one-day Conference on health and social care in Black and Minority Ethnic Communities.
Date: Friday 27th February 2009
Venue: The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington.
To book a place see the flyer and booking form below.
If you would like more information on the event please contact Nik Barstow on 0161 214 3967 or email: nik@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Address:
Black Health Agency, 464 Chester Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9HE.
Contact for more info:
nik@blackhealthagency.org.uk
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• Calendar
Celebrate Old Moat - Community Event
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: 15th January 2009, 1.30 – 4.00pm
Venue: Old Moat School, Old Moat Lane, M20 3FN
Celebrate Old Moat is bringing an array of activities to the neighbourhood. So come on down and see what's on offer.
The event will include: African dance workshop; Community Guardian Scheme; Free hanging baskets (1st come, 1st served); Face painting; Healthy living information; Card puppet making; Library services; Training, employment and benefits advice; Young people's projects; Pampering sessions; Community safety and crime prevention advice; Art taster sessions; Family support services; taster sessions; and more ...
Type of Event:
Community Event
Address:
Old Moat School, Old Moat Lane, M20 3FN
• Calendar
Voluntary Community Network Meeting
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
The next Voluntary Community Network (VCN) meeting will take place on Friday 16th January 2008 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Venue: Humanities Bridgeford, Hanson Room.
For a map of the University Campus, visit: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/visitors/travel/maps/az/ (Building number 35).
VCN is a network of organisations and people involved in volunteering. It organises events, good practice sharing and informal support to anyone involved in volunteering in Manchester.
For more information please e-mail Lance Bell on lance@myvp.org.uk
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
volunteers@manchester.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/volunteer
• Calendar
Supporting Victims of Crime Event
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Victim Support Greater Manchester invites you to an event to
find out how we support victims of crime.
Date/ Time: 4th Feb 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House (6 Mount St., Manchester)
Hear about the different ways that Victim Support can help. Meet and share experiences with people from across Greater Manchester.
To book a place at this event, contact Marilyn Taylor on 0161 727 1379 or email marilyn.taylor@victimsupport.org.uk.
Contact for more info:
marilyn.taylor@victimsupport.org.uk
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Community event letter.doc
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• Calendar
Manchester Service User and Carer Involvement Event
Posted January 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Manchester Drug and Alcohol Strategy Team are inviting interested carers and service users who have experiences related to drug and alcohol services, to discuss a proposed model of involvement for Manchester.
Date/ Time: Thursday 22nd January, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Kings Church, Sidney street, Manchester, M1 7HB
See the flyer below for further information. If you are interested in attending this event, complete a booking form (below) and return by it Friday 9th January 2009.
For further information, contact Michelle Kennedy, Substance Misuse Service User and Carer Development officer, on 07507886618.
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• Calendar
Advice services at risk - Campaign for more resources open meeting
Posted January 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Calling all advice workers……
Advice services at risk - Campaign for more resources.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 13th January 2009, 6:30pm.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester
It is absolutely vital that Advice Workers (including Solicitors) launch a Campaign not just against cuts but for more resources to enable us to meet the needs of Manchester residents.
This Open Meeting has been called to begin the process of building a United Campaign in Manchester for More Resources…
See the flyer below for further details. For more information, contact Jim Cessford on 07793 738389.
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• Calendar
National Compact Workshop
Posted January 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
A free half day workshop providing a general introduction to the Compact, organised by VSNW and the Commission for the Compact.
Date/ Time: Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Venue: Gujarat Hindu Society Centre in Preston
This is your chance to find out more about the Compact, the partnership agreement between government and the voluntary and community sector in England.
See the flyer below for further details. For more information and to book a place, contact Ruth Fennemore or Fiona Coulson on 0121 237 5900, or email events@thecompact.org.uk.
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Employment Law / HR Seminar for voluntary, community and faith sector groups
Posted January 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
The voluntary, community and faith sector is being offered the opportunity to attend a seminar on employment law and associated HR issues. The seminar will be funded and hosted by the City Council and will be delivered by Peninsula Business Services.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 20th January from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Victoria Mill
A range of issues will be covered. There will also be time for a question and answer session, and the opportunity to arrange individual surgeries.
See below for further details. For more information, or to book a place, contact Ross Grant on voluntaryyouthmanchester@gmail.com, or Gavin Dean on gavin.dean@manchester.gov.uk.
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Manchester Development Education Project - Finance Officer
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
Salary Scale: Point 22 (£19.370) to Point 26 (£21.937); Three Days Pro-Rata; Contract: One year contract in the first instance.
The DEP projects aim to enable people to achieve a more just and sustainable world, in their schools and communities as well as more widely, in which power and resources are more fairly shared by all.
The postholder will work with a number of DEP projects.
See below for further details. For more information and application details contact Claire Cowell on: 0161 921 8016, or email claire@dep.org.uk.
Deadline for application:
12 Jan 2009
E-mail for more information:
claire@dep.org.uk
Website:
http://www.dep.org.uk/
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Greater Merseyside TaPS Project Manager
Posted January 9th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Jan 2009
Salary: NJC Scale PO Scp 35-37 (£28,862-£30,456); Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday; This post is funded until March 2011 in the first instance.
The Greater Merseyside ChangeUp Consortium, in partnership with Sefton CVS, as the lead body, seeks to appoint a highly skilled and motivated candidate to lead the development of the new and exciting Tendering and Procurement Support (TaPS) project for Greater Merseyside.
TaPS will provide voluntary and community organisations with a ‘one-stop-shop’ for advice, information and support on all aspects of commissioning. The project will also provide a mechanism by which the voluntary and community sector can productively engage with public sector commissioners.
Application packs can be downloaded from www.seftoncvs.org.uk/docs/TAPS.zip.
E-mail for more information:
recruitment@seftoncvs.org.uk
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
EMERGE FareShare volunteer opportunities
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
No good food should be wasted.
EMERGE FareShare redistributes surplus food from the food industry to homeless and vulnerable people in Greater Manchester.
They need volunteers to make this project a success!
See below for further information on this project and the various volunteer roles available.
For more information or application pack, call Nicola Milner on 0161 223 8200 or email volunteering@emergemanchester.co.uk
E-mail for more information:
volunteering@emergemanchester.co.uk
Website:
http://www.emergemanchester.co.uk/
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Latest Training Opportunities
Time Flies – a guide to effective time management
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
Date:
14 January 2009
Places still available!
Date/ Time: Wednesday 14 January 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Trainer: Manchester Advice.
The aim of this course is to set priorities and develop practical tools which can be used to give order to a demanding work schedule.
Please bring with you a list of outstanding tasks to work on as an exercise during the course.
To book a place fill in the form below or book on-line at http://advicekit.info/training
Type of course:
One off training event
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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Free Outcomes Training organised by Salford CVS
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
How much do you know about the effects of your organisation’s work?
Would you like to know more about outcomes?
Are your funders asking about outcomes monitoring?
If so, you’ll be interested in this free training course for voluntary and community organisations.
Salford CVS is running free two-day Charities Evaluation Service Outcomes training courses.
See the flyer below for further information. To book a place, complete the booking form below and return it by 22nd January.
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
Salford Community & Voluntary Services
5 Irwell Place
Eccles
M30 0FN
E-mail for more information:
Suzy.Farrow@salfordcvs.co.uk
Website:
http://www.salfordcvs.co.uk
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Free Leadership and Management Seminar Programme
Posted January 8th, 2009 by estellew
Inspiring Leaders Programme designed by MISPA (Manchester Institute of Sport and Physical Activity).
The Seminar Programme will help you identify leadership and management skills that will enable you to be more effective in your role and to have a measurable impact in your organisation. The programme is available FREE.
See below for further details. Potential participants will be invited to an interview. For further information please contact Helen Connor, Project Co-ordinator, on 07770703533, or email: h.connor@mmu.ac.uk.
E-mail for more information:
h.connor@mmu.ac.uk
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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 Network for Manchester Networking Event
Date for your diaries...
The next Community Network for Manchester Networking Event will take place on Tuesday 27th January 2009, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Venue: To be confirmed.
Further information will be circulated shortly.
Funding Workshop for members of Community Network for Manchester
Community Network for Manchester would like to invite you to a funding workshop we are holding on Wednesday 14th January 2009. The event is open to all network members.
The workshop will be held at Friends Meeting House (6 Mount Street, M2 5NS), from 10:00am – 12:00pm followed by lunch.
Please see the invitation letter below for further information.
If you would like to attend the workshop or would like further information please contact Lucy Thomson on 0161 234 2917 or email lucy@cn4m.net.
Please confirm your attendance no later than Friday 9th January 2009.
Contact about this story:
lucy@cn4m.net
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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
Two new reports added to Community Network for Manchester online resources library
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill Summary Report: http://www.cn4m.net/node/632
Produced by: Cath Taylor, Strategic Operations Manager, Community Network for Manchester.
Commissioning: Possible - Greater Manchester VCS Organisations’ Experiences in Public Sector Commissioning: http://www.cn4m.net/node/633
Research Report written on behalf of the GMCVO-based and PCT-funded Health Partnership Project.
New network update from Environment Network for Manchester and the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool
Sustainable Neighbourhoods and Environment Network for Manchester wish to hold a series of meetings with key people and organisations across the city in order to put in place a mechanism or strategy whereby community groups can be matched to disused, vacant and blighted buildings...
To view the Big New Project update posting from Environment Network for Manchester and the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool go to: http://www.cn4m.net/node/630
If you would like to add an update about your network's activities to the Community Network for Manchester website, contact Estelle for further information on 0161 234 2915, or email estelle@cn4m.net.
Integration Event at MRSN - Accessing Employment
This integration event is for refugees, asylum seekers and their supporters to come together to discuss the problems asylum seekers and refugees have accessing employment in the UK (including no permission to work for asylum seekers).
Date/ Time: Tuesday 20th January, 12:30 – 4:00pm.
Venue: MRSN, 95a Princess Rd, Manchester M14 4TH.
At this event you will be able to share your experiences, raise concerns and find useful information.
See below for further details, or contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on 0161 232 7420, email: forum@mrsn.org.uk, or Belay Kahsay, Community Development Worker 0161 232 7420, email: belay@mrsn.org.uk
Contact about this story:
forum@mrsn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mrsn.org.uk/forum/index.html
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Bored with a cold January, looking for something to do? Art Exhibition Launch next week
I don’t know about community networks. But I know what I like…
Exhibition Launch on Thursday 15th January 11:00am - 4:00pm at Manchester Town Hall.
The Exhibition will run from 12 – 25 January 2009, at various venues and times. All are welcome to view the exhibition.
Seven North West based contemporary artists examine and respond to the themes, environments, structures and networks of community and voluntary engagement in Manchester.
Viewing the exhibition takes you on a treasure hunt to see the art via some of Manchester’s diverse centres of community activity.
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 Culture Pool of Community Network for Manchester.
See below for further information.
Website:
http://www.one-and-all.org
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Free Restorative Justice Training organised by Community Safety Network
Date/ Time: Thursday 15th January, 1:30pm- 3:30pm.
Venue: NorthCity Library, Harpurhey, Manchester.
Trainer: Julie Wolstenholme
Who is eligible to attend?
Local Voluntary and Community Sector groups from North Manchester (including East) only. This includes the areas of Crumpsall, Cheetham, Charlestown, Higher Blackley, Moston, Harpurhey, Ancoats, Clayton, Beswick, Openshaw, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Collyhurst and Bradford.
See below for more information on the theme of Restorative Justice.
This event is booking only and all places must be pre-registered through the CSN. Contact Steph Jones (Development Manager) on 0161 226 7186.
Website:
http://www.communitysafetynetwork.org.uk
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National News
Help black and minority ethnic groups with their strategy
Do you want to help frontline BME organisations become more successful and sustainable?
You could become one of 25 ‘strategy champions’, receiving free training and support, and £4,000 to help BME organisations to develop stronger strategies.
Beyond Survival: the BME Strategy Programme is an exciting new initiative run by brap and NCVO. It is now recruiting ‘champions’ to attend eight training sessions in Birmingham or London between April 2009 and May 2010, and then support five frontline BME organisations to develop their own strategic planning skills.
The deadline for applications is 15th January 2009. To find out more, visit www.strategy-impact.org.uk/beyondsurvival
Latest Events
Conference - Health Equality: are we there yet?
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
A one-day Conference on health and social care in Black and Minority Ethnic Communities.
Date: Friday 27th February 2009
Venue: The Gateway, Sankey Street, Warrington.
To book a place see the flyer and booking form below.
If you would like more information on the event please contact Nik Barstow on 0161 214 3967 or email: nik@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Address:
Black Health Agency, 464 Chester Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9HE.
Contact for more info:
nik@blackhealthagency.org.uk
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Celebrate Old Moat - Community Event
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
Date/ Time: 15th January 2009, 1.30 – 4.00pm
Venue: Old Moat School, Old Moat Lane, M20 3FN
Celebrate Old Moat is bringing an array of activities to the neighbourhood. So come on down and see what's on offer.
The event will include: African dance workshop; Community Guardian Scheme; Free hanging baskets (1st come, 1st served); Face painting; Healthy living information; Card puppet making; Library services; Training, employment and benefits advice; Young people's projects; Pampering sessions; Community safety and crime prevention advice; Art taster sessions; Family support services; taster sessions; and more ...
Type of Event:
Community Event
Address:
Old Moat School, Old Moat Lane, M20 3FN
• Calendar
Voluntary Community Network Meeting
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
The next Voluntary Community Network (VCN) meeting will take place on Friday 16th January 2008 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Venue: Humanities Bridgeford, Hanson Room.
For a map of the University Campus, visit: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/visitors/travel/maps/az/ (Building number 35).
VCN is a network of organisations and people involved in volunteering. It organises events, good practice sharing and informal support to anyone involved in volunteering in Manchester.
For more information please e-mail Lance Bell on lance@myvp.org.uk
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
volunteers@manchester.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/careers/volunteer
• Calendar
Supporting Victims of Crime Event
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Victim Support Greater Manchester invites you to an event to
find out how we support victims of crime.
Date/ Time: 4th Feb 2009, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House (6 Mount St., Manchester)
Hear about the different ways that Victim Support can help. Meet and share experiences with people from across Greater Manchester.
To book a place at this event, contact Marilyn Taylor on 0161 727 1379 or email marilyn.taylor@victimsupport.org.uk.
Contact for more info:
marilyn.taylor@victimsupport.org.uk
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Manchester Service User and Carer Involvement Event
Posted January 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Manchester Drug and Alcohol Strategy Team are inviting interested carers and service users who have experiences related to drug and alcohol services, to discuss a proposed model of involvement for Manchester.
Date/ Time: Thursday 22nd January, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Venue: Kings Church, Sidney street, Manchester, M1 7HB
See the flyer below for further information. If you are interested in attending this event, complete a booking form (below) and return by it Friday 9th January 2009.
For further information, contact Michelle Kennedy, Substance Misuse Service User and Carer Development officer, on 07507886618.
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Advice services at risk - Campaign for more resources open meeting
Posted January 8th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Calling all advice workers……
Advice services at risk - Campaign for more resources.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 13th January 2009, 6:30pm.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount St, Manchester
It is absolutely vital that Advice Workers (including Solicitors) launch a Campaign not just against cuts but for more resources to enable us to meet the needs of Manchester residents.
This Open Meeting has been called to begin the process of building a United Campaign in Manchester for More Resources…
See the flyer below for further details. For more information, contact Jim Cessford on 07793 738389.
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National Compact Workshop
Posted January 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
A free half day workshop providing a general introduction to the Compact, organised by VSNW and the Commission for the Compact.
Date/ Time: Wednesday, 21 January 2009, 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Venue: Gujarat Hindu Society Centre in Preston
This is your chance to find out more about the Compact, the partnership agreement between government and the voluntary and community sector in England.
See the flyer below for further details. For more information and to book a place, contact Ruth Fennemore or Fiona Coulson on 0121 237 5900, or email events@thecompact.org.uk.
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Employment Law / HR Seminar for voluntary, community and faith sector groups
Posted January 9th, 2009 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
The voluntary, community and faith sector is being offered the opportunity to attend a seminar on employment law and associated HR issues. The seminar will be funded and hosted by the City Council and will be delivered by Peninsula Business Services.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 20th January from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Victoria Mill
A range of issues will be covered. There will also be time for a question and answer session, and the opportunity to arrange individual surgeries.
See below for further details. For more information, or to book a place, contact Ross Grant on voluntaryyouthmanchester@gmail.com, or Gavin Dean on gavin.dean@manchester.gov.uk.
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Manchester Development Education Project - Finance Officer
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
Salary Scale: Point 22 (£19.370) to Point 26 (£21.937); Three Days Pro-Rata; Contract: One year contract in the first instance.
The DEP projects aim to enable people to achieve a more just and sustainable world, in their schools and communities as well as more widely, in which power and resources are more fairly shared by all.
The postholder will work with a number of DEP projects.
See below for further details. For more information and application details contact Claire Cowell on: 0161 921 8016, or email claire@dep.org.uk.
Deadline for application:
12 Jan 2009
E-mail for more information:
claire@dep.org.uk
Website:
http://www.dep.org.uk/
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Greater Merseyside TaPS Project Manager
Posted January 9th, 2009 by estellew
Deadline for application:
23 Jan 2009
Salary: NJC Scale PO Scp 35-37 (£28,862-£30,456); Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday; This post is funded until March 2011 in the first instance.
The Greater Merseyside ChangeUp Consortium, in partnership with Sefton CVS, as the lead body, seeks to appoint a highly skilled and motivated candidate to lead the development of the new and exciting Tendering and Procurement Support (TaPS) project for Greater Merseyside.
TaPS will provide voluntary and community organisations with a ‘one-stop-shop’ for advice, information and support on all aspects of commissioning. The project will also provide a mechanism by which the voluntary and community sector can productively engage with public sector commissioners.
Application packs can be downloaded from www.seftoncvs.org.uk/docs/TAPS.zip.
E-mail for more information:
recruitment@seftoncvs.org.uk
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
EMERGE FareShare volunteer opportunities
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
No good food should be wasted.
EMERGE FareShare redistributes surplus food from the food industry to homeless and vulnerable people in Greater Manchester.
They need volunteers to make this project a success!
See below for further information on this project and the various volunteer roles available.
For more information or application pack, call Nicola Milner on 0161 223 8200 or email volunteering@emergemanchester.co.uk
E-mail for more information:
volunteering@emergemanchester.co.uk
Website:
http://www.emergemanchester.co.uk/
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Latest Training Opportunities
Time Flies – a guide to effective time management
Posted January 5th, 2009 by estellew
Date:
14 January 2009
Places still available!
Date/ Time: Wednesday 14 January 2009, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Trainer: Manchester Advice.
The aim of this course is to set priorities and develop practical tools which can be used to give order to a demanding work schedule.
Please bring with you a list of outstanding tasks to work on as an exercise during the course.
To book a place fill in the form below or book on-line at http://advicekit.info/training
Type of course:
One off training event
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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Free Outcomes Training organised by Salford CVS
Posted January 7th, 2009 by estellew
How much do you know about the effects of your organisation’s work?
Would you like to know more about outcomes?
Are your funders asking about outcomes monitoring?
If so, you’ll be interested in this free training course for voluntary and community organisations.
Salford CVS is running free two-day Charities Evaluation Service Outcomes training courses.
See the flyer below for further information. To book a place, complete the booking form below and return it by 22nd January.
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
Salford Community & Voluntary Services
5 Irwell Place
Eccles
M30 0FN
E-mail for more information:
Suzy.Farrow@salfordcvs.co.uk
Website:
http://www.salfordcvs.co.uk
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Free Leadership and Management Seminar Programme
Posted January 8th, 2009 by estellew
Inspiring Leaders Programme designed by MISPA (Manchester Institute of Sport and Physical Activity).
The Seminar Programme will help you identify leadership and management skills that will enable you to be more effective in your role and to have a measurable impact in your organisation. The programme is available FREE.
See below for further details. Potential participants will be invited to an interview. For further information please contact Helen Connor, Project Co-ordinator, on 07770703533, or email: h.connor@mmu.ac.uk.
E-mail for more information:
h.connor@mmu.ac.uk
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Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Network News – 28th November 2008
Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group Meeting - Tuesday 9th December 2008
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2008, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (refreshments from 5:30pm).
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre.
The paperwork for this meeting can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/447
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting or submit your apologies by emailing Estelle Worthington (estelle@cn4m.net) or phoning 0161 234 2915.
If you have any queries or concerns about the agenda or paperwork for the meeting please contact John Wareham (john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921), or a member of the Executive Group for clarification.
Forthcoming Strategy Group Meetings - dates for your diaries:
Please note that the following dates are provisional and will be finalised at the next meeting (on Tuesday 9th December 2008).
Tuesday 27th January 2009
Tuesday 10th March 2009
Contact about this story:
estelle@cn4m.net
Website:
http://www.cn4m.net/node/447
Network Updates
Recent updates from Community Network for Manchester's Networks and Pools can now be found on our website.
To view a special TIF referendum Transport Pool bulletin, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
To view the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool November bulletin, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142
Local/Regional News
Pitch Your Project - Chance to win funding for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community.
TV Dragon wants you to Pitch Your Project!
James Caan, entrepreneur and 'dragon' on BBC 2's Dragons' Den is backing a competition for local community groups in Greater Manchester.
The Dragons' Den style scheme, Pitch Your Project, is looking for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community with the support of volunteers.
Whether it's running a sports club, befriending scheme, or patient support group, if the project has a great idea for making a difference with volunteers, they could win £2000 cash when they present their project and ideas to a panel of experts.
Five shortlisted projects will be given £250 to develop a plan for
using volunteers, as well as receiving face to face advice from a
panel of experts in communications, design, health and volunteering.
Pitch Your Project is run by TimeBank in partnership with the NHS
Foundation Trust Network and is looking for innovative and effective ways in which volunteers can support the delivery of health and wellbeing services.
Closing Date: 15th December 2008.
For further information, or to make an application visit: www.journeystohealth.org, or contact Nancy Towers on 0845 456 1668, or email
info@journeystohealth.org
Contact about this story:
info@journeystohealth.org
Website:
http://www.journeystohealth.org
Mapping Creativity Project - vote on who should receive the £25k commission
Through the Mapping Creativity Project, Manchester Beacon aims to commission an interactive project that drives Manchester's collective creativity.
The commissioned project will use disruptive, open source or social technologies to aggregate and maximise Manchester’s resources.
It will facilitate better communication between two or more social groups and provide tools to visualise this interaction.
The project will be co-designed with its users.
Three finalists received £1,000 to develop their ideas further before pitching for the final £25k commission. They took part in a pitching session on the 30th October. Each pitch was filmed and is available for you to comment and vote on.
How can I get involved?
Have your say on who you think should receive the commission at: http://just-b.com/btween/mapping-creativity
To vote just rate each pitch using the star system at the top of the page where it says Vote Now. Move your mouse along the stars and select your choice with 5 being the highest rate.
Website:
http://just-b.com/btween/mapping-creativity
VSNW survey to assess impact of economic downturn on debt advice services in the North West
VSNW (Voluntary Sector North West), on behalf of the Joint Economic Commission for the North West, is assessing the impact of the economic downturn on debt advice services in the North West.
The Commission was set up to support families, businesses and communities in dealing with the current economic downturn.
VSNW aims to discover what debt counselling services exist, the current levels of need and the demands being placed on services.
They will also look at possible solutions and actions that could support debt advice and related services in the North West.
In order to assist them in this please fill in the survey form below and return it to policy@vsnw.org.uk by Thursday, 4 December 2008.
An outline of the Commission’s role and membership is available from the Government Office website homepage: http://www.go-nw.gov.uk
Contact about this story:
policy@vsnw.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vsnw.org.uk
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National News
National Voices/ Royal College of Nursing survey - Local Healthcare Commissioning: The Patient's Perspective
This survey is being jointly conducted by National Voices (a new umbrella organisation established by and for the voluntary sector) and the Royal College of Nursing.
This survey is one of the first efforts to discover whether patients and the public really are involved in the government's local commissioning initiatives.
The survey hopes to explore the attitudes of patient groups (and other relevant voluntary groups) to local commissioning in primary care. The intention is to identify mechanisms by which commissioning processes can be improved from the patients' perspective.
The survey comprises 16 questions and takes no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.
National Voices and the RCN are interested in your organisation's views even if you have not been directly involved in any form of local healthcare commissioning.
Closing date: Monday 15th December 2008.
For further information, and to contribute to the survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9iIrJkBL44oLtNFseAlvxA_3d_3d
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact:
Louise Oatham ('NV/RCN study of patient/public involvement'), PatientView, Woodhouse Place, Upper Woodhouse, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1NG, Tel: 01547-520-965; e-mail: info@patient-view.com
Contact about this story:
info@patient-view.com
Website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9iIrJkBL44oLtNFseAlvxA_3d_3d
Latest Events
Understanding your rights and the work of the Refugee & Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 15th December 2008, 10.30am to 1pm followed by a light lunch
Venue: Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), St James Centre, 95a Princess Rd, M14 4TH
Come and meet members of the Refugee & Migrant Forum Manchester to find out what we are doing to defend the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester and how you can get involved.
There will be a FREE one hour training about UK Border Agency guidelines for the detention process, bail applications and fresh claims, with questions and answers with a solicitor from the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit.
Travel expenses will be paid by MRSN. Buses 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 109 from Piccadilly Gardens all go past the St. James Centre. Get off the bus at the second stop after the brewery & the big ASDA on Princess Rd.
(The solicitor will not be able to give advice on individual cases. Forum members can provide contact details of immigration advisors in Greater Manchester).
For further information, contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on 0161 232 7420, or email forum@mrsn.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Contact for more info:
forum@mrsn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mrsn.org.uk/forum/
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Participate in the LGF Full Circle Services Survey
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) is conducting a Full Circle Services Survey and they need your help!
Come along to their Focus Group at Princess House on Wednesday 3rd December, 6.30 pm.
Ever used one of their services? The LGF needs your opinion!
What did you think? What would you change? What new services
should they offer?
Free pizza and wine.
To book a place, just contact Samantha on 0161 235 8020
or email samantha@lgf.org.uk
Contact for more info:
samantha@lgf.org.uk
Attachment Size
LGF Full Circle poster.pdf
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Fair Ground? Urban forum annual conference 2008, 8th - 9th December
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Although we live in the 5th richest country in the world, 1 in 5 of people in the UK lives in poverty. Isn't it time we got fair? Urban Forum's Annual Conference, Fair Ground?, will put poverty and inequality firmly in the spotlight. Join us in Manchester on 8th and 9th December to debate, share experience and help create fair ground for the 21st Century.
This year's theme will be explored in the usual variety of informative plenaries, debates, interactive research, and well as visits and workshops and, this year, theatre.
Conference Fees (per delegate)
Local Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations:
UF Members £180
Non-Members £240
For more further information on the conference see the flyer below or visit: http://www.urbanforum.org.uk/events/index.html
Alternatively, email annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk or contact Alistair on 020 7253 4816.
Contact for more info:
annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk
Website:
http://www.urbanforum.org.uk/events/index.html
Attachment Size
Urban Forum Conference - 8-9 Dec.pdf
1.07 MB
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'Improving East Manchester: A Place Where People Want To Live' Workshop
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
A Workshop led by: Sara Todd, Head of Regeneration, Manchester City Council.
Date/ Time: Friday 5 December 2008, 10am – 12.00 noon (followed by a light lunch).
Venue: The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ
You are invited to come along and find out more about the work that is being carried out in East Manchester to improve the quality of life of residents.
The brief workshop will involve input from experts working in the field. It's also a great opportunity to discuss some of the problems faced by people living in East Manchester with colleagues from a range of services.
This is not just for those who work in regeneration or who work in East Manchester. Come along if you:
- Deliver customer-facing services in East Manchester and need to develop better links with colleagues from other services.
- Have a role in planning and managing services within East Manchester and need to understand the broader aims of the community strategy and the work of key partnerships.
- Provide a support service and need to understand how you can improve that support to front line staff.
- Have a city wide remit and need to better understand front line delivery of services that meet the needs of neighbourhoods in Manchester.
For more information, or to book a place, contact Ben Walker (Organisational Development Officer Service Development Team, Manchester City Council) on 0161 234 3231 or e-mail b.walker@manchester.gov.uk
The above workshop is part of a series for all people working in East Manchester, and at a citywide level. We all contribute to working in some way in all of these areas, so the workshops are open to all services and to all staff across service partners.
Future workshops will cover:
Every Child Matters: 16 January 09
Strengthening the Economy: 13 February 09
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
b.walker@manchester.gov.uk
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Development Worker - Parish of St Mark with Christ Church Glodwick (Oldham)
Posted November 26th, 2008 by estellew
Actual salary: £19000 per year, plus non-contributory pension of 10%, Contract: 3 year contract initially, Hours: 28 hours per week.
The Parish of St Mark with Christ Church Glodwick (Oldham) have obtained funding to set up a community hub and learning centre based in St Mark’s House.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to establish the project and to develop it in conjunction with the Parish and partners in the local community.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2009. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2009.
Further information about this post can be found below. To request an information pack visit: www.manchester.anglican.org,
email: simonambrose@manchester.anglican.org, or telephone: 0161 828 1410.
Deadline for application:
9 Jan 2009
E-mail for more information:
simonambrose@manchester.anglican.org
Website:
http://www.manchester.anglican.org
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Temporary Job Opportunity at EMERGE Recycling
Posted November 27th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
15 Dec 2008
Pay: £8.24 per hour (£15,000 pro rata equivalent) with 0.38 days holiday for each 35 hours worked, Hours of work:Ideally 35 hours a week but prepared to be flexible, Contract: Temporary for up to 8 weeks, Location: Based at EMERGE and within Manchester schools.
EMERGE Recycling is a fast growing and dynamic Manchester-based social enterprise that exists to promote the practice of the 3Rs of waste reduction. We are currently looking to employ a Schools' Recycling Service Analyst.
We require a methodical and scientific person with a flair for analysing and collecting information and data. The candidate will analyse 4 years worth of existing data regarding our Schools' Recycling Service and accompany our schools' driver to collect new data.
The purpose of this role is to produce a report outlining our achievements to date and recommendations for further improvements to our Schools' Service.
Contact Shaheen at realskills@emergemanchester.co.uk or 0161 223 8200 to request an application pack.
Deadline for applications: Monday the 15th of December at 5pm. Interviews: 18th of December.
E-mail for more information:
realskills@emergemanchester.co.uk
Website:
http://www.emergemanchester.co.uk/
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Steering Group Member Vacancies - Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for Greater Manchester
Posted November 25th, 2008 by estellew
Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) for Greater Manchester are looking for people to join their steering group. There are two places available and the steering group meets twice a year.
The CLAHRC has responsibility for conducting high quality applied NHS research and ensuring that it is delivered to enhance patient benefit in the NHS across Greater Manchester.
The CLAHRC is a collaboration between 19 NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester, and the University of Manchester.
Further information about this opportunity can be found below.
To arrange an informal discussion contact Julia Miller on 0161 275 4488, or email julia.miller@manchester.ac.uk
E-mail for more information:
julia.miller@manchester.ac.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Free Training Available - A Unique Opportunity To Develop Your Project Idea Into A Viable Social Enterprise
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Date:
13 January 2008 - 9 February 2009
Time:
5.30pm to 8.30pm
Dates/ Times: 13th, 20th, 27th January, 3rd and 9th February, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Business Support Solutions – Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1LB
Business Support Solutions Start up and Legal Structure Programme is aimed at individuals or groups who wish to set up a social enterprise and require support with developing their vision and plan their project.
The programmes comprise a number of Workshops and One to One business support sessions, designed to give you the practical skills needed to develop and start a social enterprise.
For more information please contact Isabelle Farquhar, Business Support Solutions on 0161 875 2259 or e-mail isabelle.farquhar@business-support-solutions.co.uk
This programme is funded by:
Business Support Solutions – Enterprise Services Team – Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1LB
Type of course:
Training course
E-mail for more information:
isabelle.farquhar@business-support-solutions.co.uk
Latest Consultations
Equality and Human Rights Commission consultation on future plans
Posted November 27th, 2008 by estellew
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently consulting on it's Strategic Plan, Equality Scheme and Grants Programme.
They are developing their three-year strategic plan and equality scheme, both of which will be published in April 2009. They are also looking at ways in which they can shape their grants programme in line with their strategic priorities.
The first stage of involvement and consultation is already underway and consists of regional events and an online consultation session. To take part in the online consultation, visit: http://equalityhumanrights.dialoguebydesign.net/
The closing date for this part of the consultation is Sunday the 7th of December 2008.
For further information, and a link to the consultation documents, visit: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/policyresearch/consultations/pages...
If you would like more information on how to get involved please email businessplanning@equalityhumanrights.com
Consultation end date:
7 December, 2008
Consultation e-mail:
businessplanning@equalityhumanrights.com
Website:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/policyresearch/consultations/pages/consult...
For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Website/ Bulletin’ as the subject title).
The Community Network for Manchester website and bulletin are intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.
We invite you to forward the bulletin on to any contacts who may find it useful and we encourage you to contribute to its content. You can do this by uploading information directly to our website, or by sending your entry to: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Bulletin’ as the subject title). In order to upload information directly to our website you must first register your details with us. The registration process is simple and free - for further information, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.
The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and we would like to thank all those of you who make regular contributions.
CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group Meeting - Tuesday 9th December 2008
The next Community Network for Manchester Strategy Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2008, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (refreshments from 5:30pm).
Venue: Green Fish Resource Centre.
The paperwork for this meeting can be found at: http://www.cn4m.net/node/447
Please confirm your attendance at the meeting or submit your apologies by emailing Estelle Worthington (estelle@cn4m.net) or phoning 0161 234 2915.
If you have any queries or concerns about the agenda or paperwork for the meeting please contact John Wareham (john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921), or a member of the Executive Group for clarification.
Forthcoming Strategy Group Meetings - dates for your diaries:
Please note that the following dates are provisional and will be finalised at the next meeting (on Tuesday 9th December 2008).
Tuesday 27th January 2009
Tuesday 10th March 2009
Contact about this story:
estelle@cn4m.net
Website:
http://www.cn4m.net/node/447
Network Updates
Recent updates from Community Network for Manchester's Networks and Pools can now be found on our website.
To view a special TIF referendum Transport Pool bulletin, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/143
To view the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pool November bulletin, visit: http://www.cn4m.net/node/142
Local/Regional News
Pitch Your Project - Chance to win funding for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community.
TV Dragon wants you to Pitch Your Project!
James Caan, entrepreneur and 'dragon' on BBC 2's Dragons' Den is backing a competition for local community groups in Greater Manchester.
The Dragons' Den style scheme, Pitch Your Project, is looking for organisations that benefit the health, wellbeing and fitness of their community with the support of volunteers.
Whether it's running a sports club, befriending scheme, or patient support group, if the project has a great idea for making a difference with volunteers, they could win £2000 cash when they present their project and ideas to a panel of experts.
Five shortlisted projects will be given £250 to develop a plan for
using volunteers, as well as receiving face to face advice from a
panel of experts in communications, design, health and volunteering.
Pitch Your Project is run by TimeBank in partnership with the NHS
Foundation Trust Network and is looking for innovative and effective ways in which volunteers can support the delivery of health and wellbeing services.
Closing Date: 15th December 2008.
For further information, or to make an application visit: www.journeystohealth.org, or contact Nancy Towers on 0845 456 1668, or email
info@journeystohealth.org
Contact about this story:
info@journeystohealth.org
Website:
http://www.journeystohealth.org
Mapping Creativity Project - vote on who should receive the £25k commission
Through the Mapping Creativity Project, Manchester Beacon aims to commission an interactive project that drives Manchester's collective creativity.
The commissioned project will use disruptive, open source or social technologies to aggregate and maximise Manchester’s resources.
It will facilitate better communication between two or more social groups and provide tools to visualise this interaction.
The project will be co-designed with its users.
Three finalists received £1,000 to develop their ideas further before pitching for the final £25k commission. They took part in a pitching session on the 30th October. Each pitch was filmed and is available for you to comment and vote on.
How can I get involved?
Have your say on who you think should receive the commission at: http://just-b.com/btween/mapping-creativity
To vote just rate each pitch using the star system at the top of the page where it says Vote Now. Move your mouse along the stars and select your choice with 5 being the highest rate.
Website:
http://just-b.com/btween/mapping-creativity
VSNW survey to assess impact of economic downturn on debt advice services in the North West
VSNW (Voluntary Sector North West), on behalf of the Joint Economic Commission for the North West, is assessing the impact of the economic downturn on debt advice services in the North West.
The Commission was set up to support families, businesses and communities in dealing with the current economic downturn.
VSNW aims to discover what debt counselling services exist, the current levels of need and the demands being placed on services.
They will also look at possible solutions and actions that could support debt advice and related services in the North West.
In order to assist them in this please fill in the survey form below and return it to policy@vsnw.org.uk by Thursday, 4 December 2008.
An outline of the Commission’s role and membership is available from the Government Office website homepage: http://www.go-nw.gov.uk
Contact about this story:
policy@vsnw.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vsnw.org.uk
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National News
National Voices/ Royal College of Nursing survey - Local Healthcare Commissioning: The Patient's Perspective
This survey is being jointly conducted by National Voices (a new umbrella organisation established by and for the voluntary sector) and the Royal College of Nursing.
This survey is one of the first efforts to discover whether patients and the public really are involved in the government's local commissioning initiatives.
The survey hopes to explore the attitudes of patient groups (and other relevant voluntary groups) to local commissioning in primary care. The intention is to identify mechanisms by which commissioning processes can be improved from the patients' perspective.
The survey comprises 16 questions and takes no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.
National Voices and the RCN are interested in your organisation's views even if you have not been directly involved in any form of local healthcare commissioning.
Closing date: Monday 15th December 2008.
For further information, and to contribute to the survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9iIrJkBL44oLtNFseAlvxA_3d_3d
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact:
Louise Oatham ('NV/RCN study of patient/public involvement'), PatientView, Woodhouse Place, Upper Woodhouse, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1NG, Tel: 01547-520-965; e-mail: info@patient-view.com
Contact about this story:
info@patient-view.com
Website:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9iIrJkBL44oLtNFseAlvxA_3d_3d
Latest Events
Understanding your rights and the work of the Refugee & Migrant Forum Manchester
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Monday 15th December 2008, 10.30am to 1pm followed by a light lunch
Venue: Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), St James Centre, 95a Princess Rd, M14 4TH
Come and meet members of the Refugee & Migrant Forum Manchester to find out what we are doing to defend the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester and how you can get involved.
There will be a FREE one hour training about UK Border Agency guidelines for the detention process, bail applications and fresh claims, with questions and answers with a solicitor from the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit.
Travel expenses will be paid by MRSN. Buses 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 109 from Piccadilly Gardens all go past the St. James Centre. Get off the bus at the second stop after the brewery & the big ASDA on Princess Rd.
(The solicitor will not be able to give advice on individual cases. Forum members can provide contact details of immigration advisors in Greater Manchester).
For further information, contact Sophie King, Forum Development Worker on 0161 232 7420, or email forum@mrsn.org.uk
Type of Event:
Community Event
Contact for more info:
forum@mrsn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mrsn.org.uk/forum/
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Participate in the LGF Full Circle Services Survey
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) is conducting a Full Circle Services Survey and they need your help!
Come along to their Focus Group at Princess House on Wednesday 3rd December, 6.30 pm.
Ever used one of their services? The LGF needs your opinion!
What did you think? What would you change? What new services
should they offer?
Free pizza and wine.
To book a place, just contact Samantha on 0161 235 8020
or email samantha@lgf.org.uk
Contact for more info:
samantha@lgf.org.uk
Attachment Size
LGF Full Circle poster.pdf
164.68 KB
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Fair Ground? Urban forum annual conference 2008, 8th - 9th December
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre
Although we live in the 5th richest country in the world, 1 in 5 of people in the UK lives in poverty. Isn't it time we got fair? Urban Forum's Annual Conference, Fair Ground?, will put poverty and inequality firmly in the spotlight. Join us in Manchester on 8th and 9th December to debate, share experience and help create fair ground for the 21st Century.
This year's theme will be explored in the usual variety of informative plenaries, debates, interactive research, and well as visits and workshops and, this year, theatre.
Conference Fees (per delegate)
Local Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations:
UF Members £180
Non-Members £240
For more further information on the conference see the flyer below or visit: http://www.urbanforum.org.uk/events/index.html
Alternatively, email annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk or contact Alistair on 020 7253 4816.
Contact for more info:
annualconference@urbanforum.org.uk
Website:
http://www.urbanforum.org.uk/events/index.html
Attachment Size
Urban Forum Conference - 8-9 Dec.pdf
1.07 MB
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'Improving East Manchester: A Place Where People Want To Live' Workshop
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
A Workshop led by: Sara Todd, Head of Regeneration, Manchester City Council.
Date/ Time: Friday 5 December 2008, 10am – 12.00 noon (followed by a light lunch).
Venue: The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ
You are invited to come along and find out more about the work that is being carried out in East Manchester to improve the quality of life of residents.
The brief workshop will involve input from experts working in the field. It's also a great opportunity to discuss some of the problems faced by people living in East Manchester with colleagues from a range of services.
This is not just for those who work in regeneration or who work in East Manchester. Come along if you:
- Deliver customer-facing services in East Manchester and need to develop better links with colleagues from other services.
- Have a role in planning and managing services within East Manchester and need to understand the broader aims of the community strategy and the work of key partnerships.
- Provide a support service and need to understand how you can improve that support to front line staff.
- Have a city wide remit and need to better understand front line delivery of services that meet the needs of neighbourhoods in Manchester.
For more information, or to book a place, contact Ben Walker (Organisational Development Officer Service Development Team, Manchester City Council) on 0161 234 3231 or e-mail b.walker@manchester.gov.uk
The above workshop is part of a series for all people working in East Manchester, and at a citywide level. We all contribute to working in some way in all of these areas, so the workshops are open to all services and to all staff across service partners.
Future workshops will cover:
Every Child Matters: 16 January 09
Strengthening the Economy: 13 February 09
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
b.walker@manchester.gov.uk
• Calendar
Latest Employment Opportunities
Development Worker - Parish of St Mark with Christ Church Glodwick (Oldham)
Posted November 26th, 2008 by estellew
Actual salary: £19000 per year, plus non-contributory pension of 10%, Contract: 3 year contract initially, Hours: 28 hours per week.
The Parish of St Mark with Christ Church Glodwick (Oldham) have obtained funding to set up a community hub and learning centre based in St Mark’s House.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to establish the project and to develop it in conjunction with the Parish and partners in the local community.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2009. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2009.
Further information about this post can be found below. To request an information pack visit: www.manchester.anglican.org,
email: simonambrose@manchester.anglican.org, or telephone: 0161 828 1410.
Deadline for application:
9 Jan 2009
E-mail for more information:
simonambrose@manchester.anglican.org
Website:
http://www.manchester.anglican.org
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Temporary Job Opportunity at EMERGE Recycling
Posted November 27th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
15 Dec 2008
Pay: £8.24 per hour (£15,000 pro rata equivalent) with 0.38 days holiday for each 35 hours worked, Hours of work:Ideally 35 hours a week but prepared to be flexible, Contract: Temporary for up to 8 weeks, Location: Based at EMERGE and within Manchester schools.
EMERGE Recycling is a fast growing and dynamic Manchester-based social enterprise that exists to promote the practice of the 3Rs of waste reduction. We are currently looking to employ a Schools' Recycling Service Analyst.
We require a methodical and scientific person with a flair for analysing and collecting information and data. The candidate will analyse 4 years worth of existing data regarding our Schools' Recycling Service and accompany our schools' driver to collect new data.
The purpose of this role is to produce a report outlining our achievements to date and recommendations for further improvements to our Schools' Service.
Contact Shaheen at realskills@emergemanchester.co.uk or 0161 223 8200 to request an application pack.
Deadline for applications: Monday the 15th of December at 5pm. Interviews: 18th of December.
E-mail for more information:
realskills@emergemanchester.co.uk
Website:
http://www.emergemanchester.co.uk/
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Steering Group Member Vacancies - Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for Greater Manchester
Posted November 25th, 2008 by estellew
Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) for Greater Manchester are looking for people to join their steering group. There are two places available and the steering group meets twice a year.
The CLAHRC has responsibility for conducting high quality applied NHS research and ensuring that it is delivered to enhance patient benefit in the NHS across Greater Manchester.
The CLAHRC is a collaboration between 19 NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester, and the University of Manchester.
Further information about this opportunity can be found below.
To arrange an informal discussion contact Julia Miller on 0161 275 4488, or email julia.miller@manchester.ac.uk
E-mail for more information:
julia.miller@manchester.ac.uk
Attachment Size
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Latest Training Opportunities
Free Training Available - A Unique Opportunity To Develop Your Project Idea Into A Viable Social Enterprise
Posted November 28th, 2008 by estellew
Date:
13 January 2008 - 9 February 2009
Time:
5.30pm to 8.30pm
Dates/ Times: 13th, 20th, 27th January, 3rd and 9th February, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Business Support Solutions – Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1LB
Business Support Solutions Start up and Legal Structure Programme is aimed at individuals or groups who wish to set up a social enterprise and require support with developing their vision and plan their project.
The programmes comprise a number of Workshops and One to One business support sessions, designed to give you the practical skills needed to develop and start a social enterprise.
For more information please contact Isabelle Farquhar, Business Support Solutions on 0161 875 2259 or e-mail isabelle.farquhar@business-support-solutions.co.uk
This programme is funded by:
Business Support Solutions – Enterprise Services Team – Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1LB
Type of course:
Training course
E-mail for more information:
isabelle.farquhar@business-support-solutions.co.uk
Latest Consultations
Equality and Human Rights Commission consultation on future plans
Posted November 27th, 2008 by estellew
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is currently consulting on it's Strategic Plan, Equality Scheme and Grants Programme.
They are developing their three-year strategic plan and equality scheme, both of which will be published in April 2009. They are also looking at ways in which they can shape their grants programme in line with their strategic priorities.
The first stage of involvement and consultation is already underway and consists of regional events and an online consultation session. To take part in the online consultation, visit: http://equalityhumanrights.dialoguebydesign.net/
The closing date for this part of the consultation is Sunday the 7th of December 2008.
For further information, and a link to the consultation documents, visit: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/policyresearch/consultations/pages...
If you would like more information on how to get involved please email businessplanning@equalityhumanrights.com
Consultation end date:
7 December, 2008
Consultation e-mail:
businessplanning@equalityhumanrights.com
Website:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/policyresearch/consultations/pages/consult...
For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Website/ Bulletin’ as the subject title).
The Community Network for Manchester website and bulletin are intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.
We invite you to forward the bulletin on to any contacts who may find it useful and we encourage you to contribute to its content. You can do this by uploading information directly to our website, or by sending your entry to: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Bulletin’ as the subject title). In order to upload information directly to our website you must first register your details with us. The registration process is simple and free - for further information, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.
The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and we would like to thank all those of you who make regular contributions.
CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester.
Monday, 24 November 2008
CN4M Bulletin - Friday 21 Nov 2008
Network News
One Central Place
One Central Place is a comprehensive source of contact information for voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Manchester. www.onecentralplace.org
You can use One Central Place to:
• Promote the work of your group to a wider audience
• Find the details of other voluntary and community groups in specific localities and areas of interest
• Make contact with similar groups to network/share good practice
• Access the details of specific service providers and support agencies Registration and access to the information listed is entirely FREE of charge to groups and organisations active in the voluntary and community sector in Manchester, together with groups and organisations located nationally who support the Manchester VCS.
One Central Place has been developed through a partnership between Novas Scarman Group Manchester, Community Network for Manchester and Manchester City Council.
Register your group’s details for FREE on the directory.
Visit: www.onecentralplace.org and complete the online registration form.
Alternatively contact the One Central Place Team on 0161 234 2909 or e-mail: mike@cn4m.net
Local/Regional News
FREE Business Advice for Women at WEVH Manchester
WEVH (Women's Electronic Village Hall) are pleased to announce that we will once again be able to offer free business advice to women wanting to start their own business in Manchester.
From Friday 28th November you can book appointments with a SFEDI accredited adviser to:
- discuss your business ideas
- plan your market research and marketing
- develop your business plan
- get support accessing finance
To make an appointment please contact WEVH on 0161 833 8800, or email: sarah.keeler@wevh.org.uk]
Website:
http://www.wevh.org.uk
Manchester Local Involvement Network - electing new Steering Group members
The Manchester LINk is in the process of electing a new Steering Group to lead its work.
The closing date for submitting nominations for the Steering Group was 21st November and interested individuals and organisations were asked to commit to 3-4 hours per week and attend monthly meetings.
If you would like to be involved in the voting process for the Steering Group you will need to be a member of the Manchester LINk. Individual members need to reside in the city of Manchester, and group members need to be part of a voluntary group or commercial organisation that operates in the city of Manchester.
Timetable:
5th December – ballot papers sent to LINk members by email and post
19th December – closing date for completed ballot papers to be received
22nd December – vote count by external independent adjudicator
23rd December – people to be notified of outcome of ballot
Please contact the Manchester LINk Support Team on 0161 214 3909 or email manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk for details of how to be come a member of the LINk.
Contact about this story:
manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Manchester's Black and Minority Ethnic funding strategy 2009-2012
Manchester City Council has now launched a three year funding programme for BME community and voluntary organisations in Manchester for 2009 - 2012.
The funding priorities for Manchester City Council are based on identified community needs and service gaps highlighted by research prepared by Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) and Manchester City Council in June 2008.
To be considered for a grant, you have to meet one or more of the funding priorities. Further information about these priorities can be found in part two of the application form (see below).
Applications must be returned on or before Monday 15 December 2008.
In order to make an application, two separate forms must be filled in. For enquiries about part one of the application form, contact the Third Sector Policy and Grants Team on 0161 234 3016, or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk.
For enquiries about part two of the application form, contact Jolanta Shields in the Area Co-ordination and Third Sector Team: on 0161 234 3686, or email j.shields@manchester.gov.uk.
Contact about this story:
j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
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City Council BME Funding 2009-12 Application Form, Part 2.doc
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Free Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Service in East Manchester
A FREE computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) service is now available at East City Library in Openshaw every Tuesday from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
cCBT offers a new way of helping people to cope with anxiety and depression, and it also helps people to remain well. cCBT helps people to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety and depression and it also helps them to identify and change unhelpful ways of thinking and to learn more effective ways of solving their problems. The programme consists of an introductory video and 8 sixty-minute sessions.
There is no charge for this service and you are not required to have any computer experience; you only need to be able to click a mouse and type in a few words which our support workers can help with if necessary. The programme can also be used by people who have concerns about their literacy as each session is provided verbally through headphones.
To access this service you will need to complete a self-referral form (see below). Referral forms can also be downloaded from the Self Help Services website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk. If you would like one posted to you then call 0161 232 7854.
Contact about this story:
eastccbt@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Website:
http://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
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East cCBT Flyer.pdf
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cCBT Self Referral Form.doc
237.5 KB
New Equalities Programme Launched by MCCR
MCCR (Manchester Council for Community Relations) has launched a new Equalities programme supported by funding from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
It will bring together VCS interest groups and organisations, that have not traditionally worked together, to promote equalities in services and employment. It will also work directly with public service providers.
The programme focuses on understanding the new Single Equalites Bill and Equality & Human Rights Commission and how they can be used to promote equalities.
It will offer a series of open workshops, a small number of short model consultancies, using a new Equalites Assessment Guide, and a concluding Equalities conference.
An explanatory leaflet can be found below. To participate or get further information please contact Khan Moghal or Hugh McWilliams at MCCR on 0161 227 8708 or nkmoghal@mccr.org.uk
Contact about this story:
nkmoghal@mccr.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mccr.org.uk/Public/index.htm
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MCCR 2008 Programme flyer.doc
107 KB
Latest Events
Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting
"Memory Workshop: One to Remember"
With guest speaker Mary Todd who is the Head of Memory Workshop.
Date/ Time: Friday 28th November 2008, 11am – 2pm
Venue: Neurocare Centre,554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP
Something new for you if you have a neurological condition or
injury or care for someone who has.
Whatever your situation please get in touch, or just come along to our next meeting!
See the flyer below for further information.
Address:
For further information, please contact Yvonne Trace, GMNA, 6th Floor, St James’s House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW.
Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745 9595
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Neuro Support 4 Salford November 08.pdf
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Calendar
Research influences policies & services - true or false? Free Workshop
Posted November 18th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Ethnic Health Forum is organising a free workshop to look at health and social science research: its influence on policies and services and the involvement of BME communities.
Date/ Time: Monday 24th November, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch included.
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 141-143 Princess Road. M14 4RE
For further information see the flyer below.
To register:
E.mail: info@ethnichealth.org.uk
Telephone: 0161-720 7222 (office) or 07711767109 (mobile)
SMS: 07711767109
Contact for more info:
info@ethnichealth.org.uk
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Research influences policies and services workshop flyer.pdf
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Calendar
An introduction for BME organisations to the delivering of Public Services
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Together Works and the BME Network for Manchester present:
“An introduction for BME organisations to the delivering of Public Services”
Date/ Time: Monday 1st December 2008, 9.30pm-1pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre (GMCVO), Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6FZ
Could your organisation meet the needs of public sector bodies?
Do you think public service delivery might offer a valuable new
funding avenue for your organisation but don’t know where
to start?
Together Works and the BME Network are running a half day
introduction to delivering public services. Outlining the steps
you need to take in order to win contracts and meet
commissioning targets.
See the flyer below for further information or to book a place call Jonathan Atkinson on 0161 232 9292, email jonathan@lowwintersun.info
or visit: www.togetherworks.org.uk
Contact for more info:
jonathan@lowwintersun.info
Website:
http://www.togetherworks.org.uk
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BME Event flyer.pdf
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Calendar
FREE NWTWC Learning Exchange Seminar - Communities in Control: How can Local Authorities put the words into action?
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
This event will include presentations and case studies related to the Government White Paper "Communities in Control: real people, real power". There will be facilitated discussions where participants will be invited to share their experiences and reflect on the implications of the paper for their work.
Date/ Time: 18th December 2008, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Hatworks, Wellington Mill, Stockport
Speaker: Will the White Paper empower local communities? Beth Longstaff, Research and Policy Officer, Community Development Exchange.
Case Studies:
What can we learn from local experiences? Marc Godwin, Senior Community Development Officer, Stockport Council.
Using Appreciative Inquiry for an Overview and Scrutiny Review -
Judith Emanuel, formerly Public Health Network Co-ordinator, Stockport Centre for Health Promotion.
For further information or to book a place contact Eve Davidson - NWTWC Programme Manager 0161 218 1789 or eve.davidson@nwtwc.org.uk
Places must be booked by 10th December 2008.
For a link to the White Paper go to the Resources section of the Community Network for Manchester website: http://www.cn4m.net/reports
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
eve.davidson@nwtwc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.neighbourhoodsnw.co.uk/nwtwc-learning-exchange-seminar-communities-in...
• Calendar
FREE seminar in Manchester: BAMER/Faith Strand Mini-Seminar Series on Collaborative Working
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
NCB (National Children's Bureau) are running a series of free seminars for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) and faith-based voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations on the theme of collaboration and partnership.
The programme has been developed following feedback from BAMER and faith-based organisations who identified collaboration and partnership as one of the main barriers to successful commissioning. The course will also offer the chance to meet colleagues, exchange experiences and share knowledge with others working in the children’s services field.
The first seminar will take place in Manchester on 3rd December.
Free places can be booked online at www.vcsengage.org.uk. For further details email info@vcsengage.org.uk or telephone 0207 843 6000.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
info@vcsengage.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vcsengage.org.uk
Calendar
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas - free screening hosted by The Co-operative
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Co-operative invites you to a private screening of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 10th December, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Odeon Cinema, The Printworks, Manchester
For further information see the flyer below.
To book your place email membership.northern@co-operative.coop or phone 0161 246 2226/ 2213
Contact for more info:
membership.northern@co-operative.coop
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Boy in Striped Pyjamas eFlyer.GIF
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Latest Employment Opportunities
Community Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator
Posted November 18th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
24 Nov 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week; Salary Scale: Local Authority Scale - SCP 26-31, £21,937-£25,940 plus 8% pension contribution.
George House Trust is the North West of England’s leading HIV charity. We aim to promote the best quality of life for people living with HIV. We are seeking a committed and experienced fundraiser and events organiser to lead and develop our Community Fundraising programme and raise the profile of George House Trust.
We are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, to help us increase our income through Community Fundraising and events.
George House Trust has a strong track record of Community Fundraising, in conjunction with organisations such as Manchester Pride and the Lesbian and Gay Foundation. We are keen to build new links with corporate and community organisations in areas where we have not traditionally worked.
You should also have experience of operating in a public facing, income generation role and of implementing fundraising strategies. Experience of events management and/or marketing would also be an advantage.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 24th November 2008. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December 2008
If you think you have what it takes to join our hard working team, you can download an application pack from the George House Trust website: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/36/job_vacancy_at_george_house_trust, or call our jobs line on 0161 273 3830 (answerphone) for a paper copy.
If you have any questions about the post, please contact Laura Hamilton on 0161 274 4499 or email: laura@ght.org.uk
E-mail for more information:
laura@ght.org.uk
Website:
http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/36/job_vacancy_at_george_house_trust
Development Worker
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
15 Dec 2008
Scale: SO1 £24,331 to £25,940 pro rata; Hours: 24 per week; Permanent; Location: Claremont Resource Centre, Rolls Crescent, M15 5FS, Ref: NB50550489/16.
The MARIM (Multi Agency for Refugees Integration in Manchester)
project team aims to promote the development and improvement of services for refugees and asylum seekers in the city through multi agency working. Central to this is the co-ordination of a Multi Agency Stakeholders forum through which relevant information and good practice is shared.
We are seeking to appoint a committed Development Officer who will be responsible for developing the capacity for change within organisations, assisting them to improve the access and design of their services to ensure that mainstream services are culturally sensitive, servicing new and existing stakeholder networks.
Apply online at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs.
Alternatively, application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. Tel: 0161 953 2775.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161 953 2785.
Website:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Fully Funded Volunteering Overseas Opportunities
Posted November 20th, 2008 by tomalley
Platform 2 is a fantastic opportunity for 18-25 year olds who wouldn’t be able to fund their own trip abroad, to go on a fully funded 10 week trip to a developing country to work on community led projects. When they come back they are trained to express their experience to their peers, community and contacts in whatever way they want. It is Government funded and run by Christian aid with BUNAC and Islamic Relief. The project is an opportunity to live and work in a poor community in a country like Ghana, South Africa, Peru or India.
Please remember that we have trips leaving every couple of months until December 2010.
If you would like more information about the project or would like to set up a meeting with me face to face please do get in touch. It would be great to talk to you more about this scheme. Flights, accommodation, living expenses, insurance etc. is all fully funded.
To find out more, please visit http://www.myplatform2.com/ or email tomalley@christian-aid.org .
E-mail for more information:
tomalley@christian-aid.org
Website:
http://www.myplatform2.com
Latest Training Opportunities
Inspiring Leaders in Salford Seminar Programme - January 2009
Posted November 17th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
Tuesdays, 9:45am – 4:00pm (unless otherwise stated)
This free, pilot seminar programme is designed to help you identify leadership and management skills that will enable you to be more effective in your role and have a measurable impact in your own organisation.
Places are limited to twenty per seminar programme and potential participants are required to complete an application form and attend an interview.
Participants will be selected from a range of backgrounds, interests and abilities.
The content is practical and you will be expected to actively participate, share your own experiences, debate, problem-solve and reflect. Tutors will be supportive, friendly and approachable.
For further information see the Overview document below.
To apply complete the application form below.
If you have any questions contact Helen Connor on: h.connor@mmu.ac.uk / 07770 703 533.
Type of course:
Training course
E-mail for more information:
h.connor@mmu.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/mispa
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Inspiring Leaders Programme Overview, Jan 09.doc
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Inspiring Leaders Programme Application Form, Jan 09.doc
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Network News
One Central Place
One Central Place is a comprehensive source of contact information for voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Manchester. www.onecentralplace.org
You can use One Central Place to:
• Promote the work of your group to a wider audience
• Find the details of other voluntary and community groups in specific localities and areas of interest
• Make contact with similar groups to network/share good practice
• Access the details of specific service providers and support agencies Registration and access to the information listed is entirely FREE of charge to groups and organisations active in the voluntary and community sector in Manchester, together with groups and organisations located nationally who support the Manchester VCS.
One Central Place has been developed through a partnership between Novas Scarman Group Manchester, Community Network for Manchester and Manchester City Council.
Register your group’s details for FREE on the directory.
Visit: www.onecentralplace.org and complete the online registration form.
Alternatively contact the One Central Place Team on 0161 234 2909 or e-mail: mike@cn4m.net
Local/Regional News
FREE Business Advice for Women at WEVH Manchester
WEVH (Women's Electronic Village Hall) are pleased to announce that we will once again be able to offer free business advice to women wanting to start their own business in Manchester.
From Friday 28th November you can book appointments with a SFEDI accredited adviser to:
- discuss your business ideas
- plan your market research and marketing
- develop your business plan
- get support accessing finance
To make an appointment please contact WEVH on 0161 833 8800, or email: sarah.keeler@wevh.org.uk]
Website:
http://www.wevh.org.uk
Manchester Local Involvement Network - electing new Steering Group members
The Manchester LINk is in the process of electing a new Steering Group to lead its work.
The closing date for submitting nominations for the Steering Group was 21st November and interested individuals and organisations were asked to commit to 3-4 hours per week and attend monthly meetings.
If you would like to be involved in the voting process for the Steering Group you will need to be a member of the Manchester LINk. Individual members need to reside in the city of Manchester, and group members need to be part of a voluntary group or commercial organisation that operates in the city of Manchester.
Timetable:
5th December – ballot papers sent to LINk members by email and post
19th December – closing date for completed ballot papers to be received
22nd December – vote count by external independent adjudicator
23rd December – people to be notified of outcome of ballot
Please contact the Manchester LINk Support Team on 0161 214 3909 or email manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk for details of how to be come a member of the LINk.
Contact about this story:
manchesterlink@blackhealthagency.org.uk
Manchester's Black and Minority Ethnic funding strategy 2009-2012
Manchester City Council has now launched a three year funding programme for BME community and voluntary organisations in Manchester for 2009 - 2012.
The funding priorities for Manchester City Council are based on identified community needs and service gaps highlighted by research prepared by Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) and Manchester City Council in June 2008.
To be considered for a grant, you have to meet one or more of the funding priorities. Further information about these priorities can be found in part two of the application form (see below).
Applications must be returned on or before Monday 15 December 2008.
In order to make an application, two separate forms must be filled in. For enquiries about part one of the application form, contact the Third Sector Policy and Grants Team on 0161 234 3016, or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk.
For enquiries about part two of the application form, contact Jolanta Shields in the Area Co-ordination and Third Sector Team: on 0161 234 3686, or email j.shields@manchester.gov.uk.
Contact about this story:
j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
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City Council BME Funding 2009-12 Application Form, Part 2.doc
235 KB
Free Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Service in East Manchester
A FREE computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) service is now available at East City Library in Openshaw every Tuesday from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.
cCBT offers a new way of helping people to cope with anxiety and depression, and it also helps people to remain well. cCBT helps people to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety and depression and it also helps them to identify and change unhelpful ways of thinking and to learn more effective ways of solving their problems. The programme consists of an introductory video and 8 sixty-minute sessions.
There is no charge for this service and you are not required to have any computer experience; you only need to be able to click a mouse and type in a few words which our support workers can help with if necessary. The programme can also be used by people who have concerns about their literacy as each session is provided verbally through headphones.
To access this service you will need to complete a self-referral form (see below). Referral forms can also be downloaded from the Self Help Services website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk. If you would like one posted to you then call 0161 232 7854.
Contact about this story:
eastccbt@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Website:
http://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
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East cCBT Flyer.pdf
896.25 KB
cCBT Self Referral Form.doc
237.5 KB
New Equalities Programme Launched by MCCR
MCCR (Manchester Council for Community Relations) has launched a new Equalities programme supported by funding from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
It will bring together VCS interest groups and organisations, that have not traditionally worked together, to promote equalities in services and employment. It will also work directly with public service providers.
The programme focuses on understanding the new Single Equalites Bill and Equality & Human Rights Commission and how they can be used to promote equalities.
It will offer a series of open workshops, a small number of short model consultancies, using a new Equalites Assessment Guide, and a concluding Equalities conference.
An explanatory leaflet can be found below. To participate or get further information please contact Khan Moghal or Hugh McWilliams at MCCR on 0161 227 8708 or nkmoghal@mccr.org.uk
Contact about this story:
nkmoghal@mccr.org.uk
Website:
http://www.mccr.org.uk/Public/index.htm
Attachment Size
MCCR 2008 Programme flyer.doc
107 KB
Latest Events
Neuro Support 4 Salford meeting
"Memory Workshop: One to Remember"
With guest speaker Mary Todd who is the Head of Memory Workshop.
Date/ Time: Friday 28th November 2008, 11am – 2pm
Venue: Neurocare Centre,554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP
Something new for you if you have a neurological condition or
injury or care for someone who has.
Whatever your situation please get in touch, or just come along to our next meeting!
See the flyer below for further information.
Address:
For further information, please contact Yvonne Trace, GMNA, 6th Floor, St James’s House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW.
Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745 9595
Contact for more info:
info@gmneuro.org.uk
Website:
http://www.gmneuro.org.uk
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Neuro Support 4 Salford November 08.pdf
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Calendar
Research influences policies & services - true or false? Free Workshop
Posted November 18th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Ethnic Health Forum is organising a free workshop to look at health and social science research: its influence on policies and services and the involvement of BME communities.
Date/ Time: Monday 24th November, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch included.
Venue: Phil Martin Centre, 141-143 Princess Road. M14 4RE
For further information see the flyer below.
To register:
E.mail: info@ethnichealth.org.uk
Telephone: 0161-720 7222 (office) or 07711767109 (mobile)
SMS: 07711767109
Contact for more info:
info@ethnichealth.org.uk
Attachment Size
Research influences policies and services workshop flyer.pdf
122.95 KB
Calendar
An introduction for BME organisations to the delivering of Public Services
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Together Works and the BME Network for Manchester present:
“An introduction for BME organisations to the delivering of Public Services”
Date/ Time: Monday 1st December 2008, 9.30pm-1pm
Venue: St Thomas Centre (GMCVO), Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6FZ
Could your organisation meet the needs of public sector bodies?
Do you think public service delivery might offer a valuable new
funding avenue for your organisation but don’t know where
to start?
Together Works and the BME Network are running a half day
introduction to delivering public services. Outlining the steps
you need to take in order to win contracts and meet
commissioning targets.
See the flyer below for further information or to book a place call Jonathan Atkinson on 0161 232 9292, email jonathan@lowwintersun.info
or visit: www.togetherworks.org.uk
Contact for more info:
jonathan@lowwintersun.info
Website:
http://www.togetherworks.org.uk
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BME Event flyer.pdf
294.22 KB
Calendar
FREE NWTWC Learning Exchange Seminar - Communities in Control: How can Local Authorities put the words into action?
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
This event will include presentations and case studies related to the Government White Paper "Communities in Control: real people, real power". There will be facilitated discussions where participants will be invited to share their experiences and reflect on the implications of the paper for their work.
Date/ Time: 18th December 2008, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Hatworks, Wellington Mill, Stockport
Speaker: Will the White Paper empower local communities? Beth Longstaff, Research and Policy Officer, Community Development Exchange.
Case Studies:
What can we learn from local experiences? Marc Godwin, Senior Community Development Officer, Stockport Council.
Using Appreciative Inquiry for an Overview and Scrutiny Review -
Judith Emanuel, formerly Public Health Network Co-ordinator, Stockport Centre for Health Promotion.
For further information or to book a place contact Eve Davidson - NWTWC Programme Manager 0161 218 1789 or eve.davidson@nwtwc.org.uk
Places must be booked by 10th December 2008.
For a link to the White Paper go to the Resources section of the Community Network for Manchester website: http://www.cn4m.net/reports
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
eve.davidson@nwtwc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.neighbourhoodsnw.co.uk/nwtwc-learning-exchange-seminar-communities-in...
• Calendar
FREE seminar in Manchester: BAMER/Faith Strand Mini-Seminar Series on Collaborative Working
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
NCB (National Children's Bureau) are running a series of free seminars for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) and faith-based voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations on the theme of collaboration and partnership.
The programme has been developed following feedback from BAMER and faith-based organisations who identified collaboration and partnership as one of the main barriers to successful commissioning. The course will also offer the chance to meet colleagues, exchange experiences and share knowledge with others working in the children’s services field.
The first seminar will take place in Manchester on 3rd December.
Free places can be booked online at www.vcsengage.org.uk. For further details email info@vcsengage.org.uk or telephone 0207 843 6000.
Type of Event:
Conference/ Seminar
Contact for more info:
info@vcsengage.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vcsengage.org.uk
Calendar
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas - free screening hosted by The Co-operative
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
The Co-operative invites you to a private screening of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 10th December, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Odeon Cinema, The Printworks, Manchester
For further information see the flyer below.
To book your place email membership.northern@co-operative.coop or phone 0161 246 2226/ 2213
Contact for more info:
membership.northern@co-operative.coop
Attachment Size
Boy in Striped Pyjamas eFlyer.GIF
106.69 KB
Calendar
Latest Employment Opportunities
Community Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator
Posted November 18th, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
24 Nov 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week; Salary Scale: Local Authority Scale - SCP 26-31, £21,937-£25,940 plus 8% pension contribution.
George House Trust is the North West of England’s leading HIV charity. We aim to promote the best quality of life for people living with HIV. We are seeking a committed and experienced fundraiser and events organiser to lead and develop our Community Fundraising programme and raise the profile of George House Trust.
We are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, to help us increase our income through Community Fundraising and events.
George House Trust has a strong track record of Community Fundraising, in conjunction with organisations such as Manchester Pride and the Lesbian and Gay Foundation. We are keen to build new links with corporate and community organisations in areas where we have not traditionally worked.
You should also have experience of operating in a public facing, income generation role and of implementing fundraising strategies. Experience of events management and/or marketing would also be an advantage.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 24th November 2008. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December 2008
If you think you have what it takes to join our hard working team, you can download an application pack from the George House Trust website: http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/36/job_vacancy_at_george_house_trust, or call our jobs line on 0161 273 3830 (answerphone) for a paper copy.
If you have any questions about the post, please contact Laura Hamilton on 0161 274 4499 or email: laura@ght.org.uk
E-mail for more information:
laura@ght.org.uk
Website:
http://www.ght.org.uk/about-us/36/job_vacancy_at_george_house_trust
Development Worker
Posted November 21st, 2008 by estellew
Deadline for application:
15 Dec 2008
Scale: SO1 £24,331 to £25,940 pro rata; Hours: 24 per week; Permanent; Location: Claremont Resource Centre, Rolls Crescent, M15 5FS, Ref: NB50550489/16.
The MARIM (Multi Agency for Refugees Integration in Manchester)
project team aims to promote the development and improvement of services for refugees and asylum seekers in the city through multi agency working. Central to this is the co-ordination of a Multi Agency Stakeholders forum through which relevant information and good practice is shared.
We are seeking to appoint a committed Development Officer who will be responsible for developing the capacity for change within organisations, assisting them to improve the access and design of their services to ensure that mainstream services are culturally sensitive, servicing new and existing stakeholder networks.
Apply online at http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs.
Alternatively, application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. Tel: 0161 953 2775.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161 953 2785.
Website:
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/work/jobs
Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Fully Funded Volunteering Overseas Opportunities
Posted November 20th, 2008 by tomalley
Platform 2 is a fantastic opportunity for 18-25 year olds who wouldn’t be able to fund their own trip abroad, to go on a fully funded 10 week trip to a developing country to work on community led projects. When they come back they are trained to express their experience to their peers, community and contacts in whatever way they want. It is Government funded and run by Christian aid with BUNAC and Islamic Relief. The project is an opportunity to live and work in a poor community in a country like Ghana, South Africa, Peru or India.
Please remember that we have trips leaving every couple of months until December 2010.
If you would like more information about the project or would like to set up a meeting with me face to face please do get in touch. It would be great to talk to you more about this scheme. Flights, accommodation, living expenses, insurance etc. is all fully funded.
To find out more, please visit http://www.myplatform2.com/ or email tomalley@christian-aid.org .
E-mail for more information:
tomalley@christian-aid.org
Website:
http://www.myplatform2.com
Latest Training Opportunities
Inspiring Leaders in Salford Seminar Programme - January 2009
Posted November 17th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
Tuesdays, 9:45am – 4:00pm (unless otherwise stated)
This free, pilot seminar programme is designed to help you identify leadership and management skills that will enable you to be more effective in your role and have a measurable impact in your own organisation.
Places are limited to twenty per seminar programme and potential participants are required to complete an application form and attend an interview.
Participants will be selected from a range of backgrounds, interests and abilities.
The content is practical and you will be expected to actively participate, share your own experiences, debate, problem-solve and reflect. Tutors will be supportive, friendly and approachable.
For further information see the Overview document below.
To apply complete the application form below.
If you have any questions contact Helen Connor on: h.connor@mmu.ac.uk / 07770 703 533.
Type of course:
Training course
E-mail for more information:
h.connor@mmu.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/mispa
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Latest News
The CLES Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development (6th Edition)
The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is delighted to announce the launch of the 6th edition of its Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development.
Regeneration and Local Economic Development consists of a series of policies, programmes and initiatives that are developed, delivered and evaluated at varying geographical levels by a range of government departments, units and independent agencies. With this complexity of activity comes a unique language and terminology.
The CLES Glossary provides clear and up-to-date definitions and explanations of the latest policy documents, regeneration jargon and acronyms you will be encountering in your work. The Glossary is designed for all regeneration, local economic development and other policy and third sector practitioners to understand the everyday terminology used in the field and the range of stakeholders involved in the process.
The Glossary is available from Monday 10th November priced at £7.50. To order a copy or to enquire about bulk discounts please contact Laura Symonds on 0161 236 7036 or email laurasymonds@cles.org.uk
Also available: CLES Research Methods Handbook. Buy both the Glossary and the Handbook for £10.00.
Contact about this story:
laurasymonds@cles.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cles.org.uk/
Parenting Fund
The third round of the Parenting Fund was launched in October 2008. This round involves a grant fund from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the DfES) of £16 million over two years (£8 million per year). The fund will be for a 24-month period for projects starting in April 2009. The application period will be 15 October 2008 to 12 December 2008. Recipients will include charities and "not for profit" organisations undertaking parenting support work where parents, families and children face significant challenges.
Completed applications must be submitted by noon on Friday 12 December 2008 Assessment, decisions and award making will take place between December 2008 and January 2009.
For further information, and to access an application form and guidance notes visit: http://www.familyandparenting.org/ParentingFund3
Website:
http://www.familyandparenting.org/ParentingFund3
Mancheter's Black and Minority Ethnic funding strategy 2009-2012
Manchester City Council has now launched the three year funding programme for BME community and voluntary organisations in Manchester for 2009 - 2012.
The funding priorities for Manchester City Council are based on identified community needs and service gaps highlighted by research prepared by Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) and Manchester City Council in June 2008.
To be considered for a grant, you have to meet one or more of the funding priorities. Further information about these priorities can be found in part two of the application form (see below).
Applications must be returned on or before Monday 15 December 2008.
In order to make an application, two separate forms must be filled in. For enquiries about part one of the application form, contact the Third Sector Policy and Grants Team on 0161 234 3016, or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk.
For enquiries about part two of the application form, contact Jolanta Shields in the Area Co-ordination and Third Sector Team: on 0161 234 3686, or email j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
Contact about this story:
j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
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Creche facilities in Fallowfield
As a result of demand for crèche facilities in the Chorlton/Fallowfield area we have decided to set up a childcare facility at Shakespeare House.
Our creche workers are qualified females who speak Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu, and English.
Our prices are very competitive.
For more information contact us on 01612823205 or email admin@r-squared.org.uk.
The address is: 165 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, M16 8NR.
Contact about this story:
admin@r-squared.org.uk
Website:
http://www.r-squared.org.uk
National Participatory Budgeting Strategy launched
Communities and Local Government has produced a strategy setting out how the government will work towards its ambition for Participatory Budgeting to be used in every local authority area by 2012.
For further information, go to: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/participatorybudgetingst...
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/participatorybudgetingstr...
Local Area Agreement Annual Review
CLG have now published their LAA Annual Review 2008-2009. This guidance note focuses on first year review arrangements which will take place over the winter and draws on experience from the negotiation of the first new LAA agreed in June. CLG have also published a report on the lessons from the first round of LAA negotiations.
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/laaannualreview200809
Do you feel able to influence local decision making?
Research for CLG, carried out by the National Centre for Social Research, explores why people do or do not feel able to influence local decisions. The research focuses on National Indicator 4 which measures the number of people who feel able to influence decisions in their local area. A copy of the report can be downloaded free from: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/influencelocaldecsio...
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/influencelocaldecsion...
One stop shop on cohesion launched
The Institute of Community Cohesion has launched a new interactive website bringing together advice and support on how to promote cohesion and integration drawing on good practice from across the country. The website will provide a bank of cohesion resources, including toolkits, links and briefings on key issues.
Website:
http://www.cohesioninstitute.org.uk/news/Pages/iCoCo%20launches%20one-stop%20sho...
Third Sector Research Centre - calling for literature reviews
The Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) which was launched on 23 October 2008, is a five year investment in research on the Third Sector supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Office for the Third Sector (OTS) and the Barrow Cadbury Trust.
The Centre will systematically review existing research on the sector, and it will also assemble databases on which future researchers can draw. The Centre will work with sector agencies and government bodies to contribute to building capacity for further research across the third sector.
For further information visit: http://www.vssn.org.uk/news/news081008.htm
An early task of the new Third Sector Research Centre involves trying to gather together and critically assess recent and existing research on the UK Third Sector.
The broad parameters are:
- Research on, with or about the UK Third Sector (based on the broad definition deployed by the OTS encompassing voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises, cooperatives and mutuals)
- From around 1992-3 onwards
- UK - England, Scotland, Wales and NI
As a starting point we would like to look at existing and recent literature reviews of specific aspects of the sector. So, for example, we are aware of the following:
- Halfpenny and Reid (2005) Research on the voluntary sector: an overview - Policy and Politics 30(4): 533-50
- Macmillan (2006) A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Benefits of VCS Infrastructure
- Rochester (2006) Making Sense of Volunteering: A Literature Review
- Peattie and Morley (2008) Social Enterprises: Diversity and Dynamics, Contexts and Contributions
- IVAR (forthcoming) Evidence Review on Community Assets
What other reviews do you know about? Please help to add to this list.
The intention is to publish and circulate widely the results of the Third Sector Research Centre scoping review, and make the database of references available as a resource to researchers, the sector and policy makers.
If you can contribute to this list or you would like some futher information contact Dr Rob Macmillan (Senior Research Fellow, CRESR - Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research Sheffield Hallam University) r.macmillan@shu.ac.uk.
Contact about this story:
r.macmillan@shu.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.vssn.org.uk/news/news081008.htm
Latest Events
VSSN’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Seminar
Posted November 4th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: 12 November, 12:40-13:00.
Venue: Manchester University
The Voluntary Sector Studies Network AGM will be part of the programme for a day seminar on ‘Revealing Ruralities’.
The agenda for the AGM is as follows:
-Welcome and apologies for absence
-Minutes of the fourth AGM held on 28 November 2007
-Matters arising from the above minutes
-Chair’s remarks
-Receipt of Annual Report and Accounts for 2007/08
-Membership report
-Election of Steering Group members
-AOB
Details of the AGM (including agenda, and accompanying papers) can all be found on our website: http://www.vssn.org.uk/events/agm2008/index.htm
If you would like to attend the AGM, but are not planning to attend the full seminar, then you are welcome to do so (there is no cost for attending this part of the day and it is open to all members). Please email Angela (VSSN Secretary) on secretary@vssn.org.uk.
If you would like to register for the seminar then please email Andri by 5 November at: Androulla.Soteri-Proctor@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
secretary@vssn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vssn.org.uk/events/agm2008/index.htm
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Book launch at MMU Didsbury - community and youth work
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Authors Janet Batsleer, Carol Packham and Kate Sapin would like to invite you to a celebration book launch for three books from Manchester about community and youth work.
The authors are all lecturers and practitioners at North West universities and this event will be your opportunity to talk to them.
Date/ Time: Friday the 21st November 2008, 2.30 – 5.00 pm
Venue: Behrens Room 0.1 - Didsbury Campus Manchester, Metropolitan University, 799 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2RR.
See below for further information.
RSVP to t.loncar@mmu.ac.uk or telephone 0161 247 2130
Contact for more info:
t.loncar@mmu.ac.uk
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LSEN Adult Informal Learning Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/Time: Wednesday 26th November, 10.00am - 1.00pm - with lunch
Venue: The Waterloo Centre, Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill
The meeting will discuss, amongst other things, the outcome of the DIUS Adult Informal Learning Consultation and what we need to do next. There will be an update on PCDL and the Wider Learning Partnership, and there will be discussions on proposals for an Adult Informal Learning Manifesto for Manchester and initial plans for a high profile conference on Adult Informal Learning and its links to the Communities in Control White Paper and Community Cohesion agenda to be held in March 2009.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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LSEN ESOL Task Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Friday 28th November, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Venue: the Vocational Training College in Levenshulme
This meeting will inform members on the progress of the LSC ESOL Implementation Group; update them on the special meeting held at the LSC with regard to the role of ESOL within Community Cohesion; and suggestions for a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the City Council's BME VCS Support Grants programme in relation to ESOL provision.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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LSEN VCS Only Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 10th December, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Venue: Educe, U.K.I.M Building, 425 Cheetham Hill Road
The focus of this meeting will be on Intelligent Commissioning and will include a presentation from LSEN Exec members who have recently attended conferences relating to Commissioning - but will also provide an update on other issues of concern for VCS learning providers.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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Health & Wellbeing Network
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
The next meeting of the Health & Wellbeing Network will take place on Thursday 20th November at 10am, at the MACC office.
For further information visit: http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/wellbeing.php
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Manchester Alliance for Community Care, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
Website:
http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/wellbeing.php
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Cheetham Hill Advice Centre AGM
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 13th November 2008 at 7pm (Halal food will be served from 6pm)
Venue: Trinity United Church, 2 Greenhill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 9LG
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Constitutional Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of last Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 8th December 2007
3. Presentation of Annual Report
4. Presentation of Accounts and Appointment of Independent Account Examiners
5. Election of Management Committee
Close of Constitutional Agenda
Guest Speaker Robin Lawler, Northward Housing
For further information, or to send your apologies, please telephone 0161 740 8999 or email jeremy@cheethamadvice.org.uk
Address:
Trinity United Church, 2 Greenhill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 9LG
Contact for more info:
jeremy@cheethamadvice.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cheethamadvice.org.uk/
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Bridge 5 Mill festive fair and MERCi AGM
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date/ Time: Thursday 4 December 2008, 12:00-6:00pm
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Ancoats, Manchester.
Stuck for an environmental, fair-trade, or unusual gift for your loved ones or just needing time to chill and connect? Then pop along to Bridge-5 Mill between 12-6pm for an afternoon and evening of ethical festive shopping and networking.
Free veggie mince pies and mulled wine (non-alcoholic) throughout the day and the chance to win a festive hamper worth over £50 just by coming to the fair!!!
After the fair, we will be holding the MERCi AGM 6.30pm – 7.30 pm.
Your group can join MERCi on the day and you will have a chance to win:
- A FREE room booking at Bridge-5 Mill worth £200
- An organisational audit worth over £600
- A Festive hamper worth £50
- A FREE communication/marketing package worth over £150
From 7.30pm -8.30pm there will be a chance to chat and network over a hot veggie supper, home-made from local seasonal vegetables.
Please rsvp to katyc@merci.org.uk by the 1st December so we know how many mince pies to bake.
We hope you can join us!
We are also hoping to attract new trustees to the MERCi Board so if you are interested in joining a small but dynamic charity to start putting those sustainability ideas into action then please see the flyer and role description below or phone Caroline Downey (0161 273 1736) for an informal discussion.
Nominations need to with us by the 1st December.
Contact about this story: katyc@merci.org.uk
Website:
http://www.merci.org.uk/
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to be on the "Flash the Cash" Young Person’s Panel (FAO 11-19 year olds living in Cheetham and Crumpsall wards)
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Want to decide who gets the money in the Cheetham and Crumpsall £12,000 Giveaway?
What’s it all about?
We’ve got £12,000 to spend on youth activities in Cheetham and Crumpsall and we want you to help decide who gets the money.
We’re looking for volunteers to come and sit on a panel and judge the different project ideas, giving them a score. We’ll add up the scores of all the panel members, and those with the most get funded!
When and where?
There’s a training session to fill you in on all the details. That’s from 6-8pm on Thursday 13 November at Cheetham Hill Local Services Office (housing office).
The panel will make the decisions at the Flash the Cash event which is 11-4pm on the 15 November at Crumpsall Methodist Church, Lansdowne Road, M8 5SF.
You’ll be fed and watered at both events!
Who’s it for?
The projects and the panel are for 11-19 year olds living in Cheetham and Crumpsall wards.
If you're interested in taking part then fill in the form below and return it to Julie Goreham: Cheetham Hill Local Services Office, Cheetham Hill Road, M8 9NW.
For further information contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email: j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
Deadline:
13 Nov 2008
E-mail for more information:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions
Posted November 6th, 2008 by Judith Baron
Date:
20 November 2008 - 26 February 2009
Time:
Thursdays 10am to 3pm
The Take Up Champions is a training programme open to anyone who lives or works in East Manchester, and who wishes to help older people in their community to improve their quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The training takes place over 12 weeks and covers a variety of services and organisations. There will be sessions on welfare benefits, health services, carers and adaptations, to name but a few. As well as a broad range of organisations being represented, there will be trips out to centres. The training is free and we aim to make it fun, friendly and informative.
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
Judith Baron,The Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY
0161 202 2522
E-mail for more information:
jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Alcohol Awareness Training: Safer Drinking for over-50s
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 3rd December 1.30pm-4.30pm, Venue: Withington Hospital.
OR
Date/ Time: Friday 5th December 9.30am-12.30pm, Venue: Ancoats Clinic.
No previous alcohol training required. Training is free and open to anyone working in community and voluntary organisations as well as Council and NHS agencies/services.
The workshop includes: basic alcohol awareness; effects on over 50s; skills to identify alcohol misuse and promote safer drinking; and update on local alcohol services.
To reserve your place, contact Jayne McGrath 0161 882 2300 jayne.mcgrath@manchester.nhs.uk.
If you would like your own bespoke training session for your team or organisation, please let us know and we can arrange this.
Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
jayne.mcgrath@manchester.nhs.uk
Migrant Worker Awareness Training
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
10am – 1pm
Date: Thursday 13 November 2008
Trainer: Oxfam – Migrant Workers Project
Aim: To raise awareness of the experiences of migrant workers in the UK and improve understanding of the support needs of this group.
Covers basic awareness issues but does not provide in-depth knowledge on migrant workers rights i.e. benefit entitlement - for training on this topic, please see our Benefits for People from Abroad course.
This course will enable you to:
• List some of the common experiences of migrant workers in the UK
• Identify which groups of migrant workers make up the national and local population of migrant workers
• Identify barriers faced by migrant workers in accessing support and identify areas in which migrant workers may need advice
• Suggest ways to challenge some of the myths surrounding migrant workers
Aimed at advisers/ other professionals who provide advice or services to migrant workers.
Level of expertise: Introductory
Book your place online at: http://advicekit.info/training or fill in the booking form below
Type of course:
One off training event
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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Presentation Skills Course
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
10 am - 4 pm
Date(s): 2 days - Wednesday 19 & 26 November 2008
Trainer: Manchester Advice
Aim: To give you the skills and confidence to deliver effective presentations.
This course will enable you to:
• Identify and describe the core purpose of a presentation
• Select the best structure and style for a presentation
• Describe a range of approaches to engage an audience
• List some common dos and don'ts
• Put together an effective presentation
• Deliver a presentation
NB: The course will concentrate on putting ideas into practice. With this in mind, please come to the course with a particular presentation in mind to work on. On Day 2 you will be expected to deliver your presentation
Level of expertise: Introductory
Book your place online at: http://advicekit.info/training or fill in the booking form below
Type of course:
Training course
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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VCS focused training workshops at the Directory of Social Change Winterfair
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) are excited to introduce Winterfair: offering lowcost snappy workshops covering a wide range of topics relevant to VCS organisations.
Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Venue: Macdonald Manchester Hotel, London Road, Manchester M1 2PG
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is an independent charity with a vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change.
Book online at: http://www.dscwinterfair.org.uk/index.html or by filling in the booking form below.
Booking queries to: 08450 77 77 07, email: training@dsc.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
training@dsc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.dscwinterfair.org.uk/index.html
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For further information on the Community Network for Manchester, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.
What do you think of our bulletin and website? We aim to continually develop and improve our communications resources, so your feedback is always welcome! If you have any comments about the bulletin or website please contact us at: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Website/ Bulletin’ as the subject title).
The Community Network for Manchester website and bulletin are intended to be freely available and actively useful to a wide range of Manchester based Third Sector organisations, Manchester residents, and our own network members.
We invite you to forward the bulletin on to any contacts who may find it useful and we encourage you to contribute to its content. You can do this by uploading information directly to our website, or by sending your entry to: info@cn4m.net (using ‘Bulletin’ as the subject title). In order to upload information directly to our website you must first register your details with us. The registration process is simple and free - for further information, please visit our website: www.cn4m.net.
The content of this bulletin is obtained from various sources and we would like to thank all those of you who make regular contributions.
CN4M is committed to the principles and codes of practice contained in Working Together: a Compact for Manchester
Latest News
The CLES Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development (6th Edition)
The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is delighted to announce the launch of the 6th edition of its Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development.
Regeneration and Local Economic Development consists of a series of policies, programmes and initiatives that are developed, delivered and evaluated at varying geographical levels by a range of government departments, units and independent agencies. With this complexity of activity comes a unique language and terminology.
The CLES Glossary provides clear and up-to-date definitions and explanations of the latest policy documents, regeneration jargon and acronyms you will be encountering in your work. The Glossary is designed for all regeneration, local economic development and other policy and third sector practitioners to understand the everyday terminology used in the field and the range of stakeholders involved in the process.
The Glossary is available from Monday 10th November priced at £7.50. To order a copy or to enquire about bulk discounts please contact Laura Symonds on 0161 236 7036 or email laurasymonds@cles.org.uk
Also available: CLES Research Methods Handbook. Buy both the Glossary and the Handbook for £10.00.
Contact about this story:
laurasymonds@cles.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cles.org.uk/
Parenting Fund
The third round of the Parenting Fund was launched in October 2008. This round involves a grant fund from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the DfES) of £16 million over two years (£8 million per year). The fund will be for a 24-month period for projects starting in April 2009. The application period will be 15 October 2008 to 12 December 2008. Recipients will include charities and "not for profit" organisations undertaking parenting support work where parents, families and children face significant challenges.
Completed applications must be submitted by noon on Friday 12 December 2008 Assessment, decisions and award making will take place between December 2008 and January 2009.
For further information, and to access an application form and guidance notes visit: http://www.familyandparenting.org/ParentingFund3
Website:
http://www.familyandparenting.org/ParentingFund3
Mancheter's Black and Minority Ethnic funding strategy 2009-2012
Manchester City Council has now launched the three year funding programme for BME community and voluntary organisations in Manchester for 2009 - 2012.
The funding priorities for Manchester City Council are based on identified community needs and service gaps highlighted by research prepared by Manchester Council for Community Relations (MCCR) and Manchester City Council in June 2008.
To be considered for a grant, you have to meet one or more of the funding priorities. Further information about these priorities can be found in part two of the application form (see below).
Applications must be returned on or before Monday 15 December 2008.
In order to make an application, two separate forms must be filled in. For enquiries about part one of the application form, contact the Third Sector Policy and Grants Team on 0161 234 3016, or email voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk.
For enquiries about part two of the application form, contact Jolanta Shields in the Area Co-ordination and Third Sector Team: on 0161 234 3686, or email j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
Contact about this story:
j.shields@manchester.gov.uk
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Creche facilities in Fallowfield
As a result of demand for crèche facilities in the Chorlton/Fallowfield area we have decided to set up a childcare facility at Shakespeare House.
Our creche workers are qualified females who speak Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu, and English.
Our prices are very competitive.
For more information contact us on 01612823205 or email admin@r-squared.org.uk.
The address is: 165 Kingsbrook Road, Manchester, M16 8NR.
Contact about this story:
admin@r-squared.org.uk
Website:
http://www.r-squared.org.uk
National Participatory Budgeting Strategy launched
Communities and Local Government has produced a strategy setting out how the government will work towards its ambition for Participatory Budgeting to be used in every local authority area by 2012.
For further information, go to: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/participatorybudgetingst...
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/participatorybudgetingstr...
Local Area Agreement Annual Review
CLG have now published their LAA Annual Review 2008-2009. This guidance note focuses on first year review arrangements which will take place over the winter and draws on experience from the negotiation of the first new LAA agreed in June. CLG have also published a report on the lessons from the first round of LAA negotiations.
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/laaannualreview200809
Do you feel able to influence local decision making?
Research for CLG, carried out by the National Centre for Social Research, explores why people do or do not feel able to influence local decisions. The research focuses on National Indicator 4 which measures the number of people who feel able to influence decisions in their local area. A copy of the report can be downloaded free from: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/influencelocaldecsio...
Website:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/influencelocaldecsion...
One stop shop on cohesion launched
The Institute of Community Cohesion has launched a new interactive website bringing together advice and support on how to promote cohesion and integration drawing on good practice from across the country. The website will provide a bank of cohesion resources, including toolkits, links and briefings on key issues.
Website:
http://www.cohesioninstitute.org.uk/news/Pages/iCoCo%20launches%20one-stop%20sho...
Third Sector Research Centre - calling for literature reviews
The Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) which was launched on 23 October 2008, is a five year investment in research on the Third Sector supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Office for the Third Sector (OTS) and the Barrow Cadbury Trust.
The Centre will systematically review existing research on the sector, and it will also assemble databases on which future researchers can draw. The Centre will work with sector agencies and government bodies to contribute to building capacity for further research across the third sector.
For further information visit: http://www.vssn.org.uk/news/news081008.htm
An early task of the new Third Sector Research Centre involves trying to gather together and critically assess recent and existing research on the UK Third Sector.
The broad parameters are:
- Research on, with or about the UK Third Sector (based on the broad definition deployed by the OTS encompassing voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises, cooperatives and mutuals)
- From around 1992-3 onwards
- UK - England, Scotland, Wales and NI
As a starting point we would like to look at existing and recent literature reviews of specific aspects of the sector. So, for example, we are aware of the following:
- Halfpenny and Reid (2005) Research on the voluntary sector: an overview - Policy and Politics 30(4): 533-50
- Macmillan (2006) A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Benefits of VCS Infrastructure
- Rochester (2006) Making Sense of Volunteering: A Literature Review
- Peattie and Morley (2008) Social Enterprises: Diversity and Dynamics, Contexts and Contributions
- IVAR (forthcoming) Evidence Review on Community Assets
What other reviews do you know about? Please help to add to this list.
The intention is to publish and circulate widely the results of the Third Sector Research Centre scoping review, and make the database of references available as a resource to researchers, the sector and policy makers.
If you can contribute to this list or you would like some futher information contact Dr Rob Macmillan (Senior Research Fellow, CRESR - Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research Sheffield Hallam University) r.macmillan@shu.ac.uk.
Contact about this story:
r.macmillan@shu.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.vssn.org.uk/news/news081008.htm
Latest Events
VSSN’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Seminar
Posted November 4th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: 12 November, 12:40-13:00.
Venue: Manchester University
The Voluntary Sector Studies Network AGM will be part of the programme for a day seminar on ‘Revealing Ruralities’.
The agenda for the AGM is as follows:
-Welcome and apologies for absence
-Minutes of the fourth AGM held on 28 November 2007
-Matters arising from the above minutes
-Chair’s remarks
-Receipt of Annual Report and Accounts for 2007/08
-Membership report
-Election of Steering Group members
-AOB
Details of the AGM (including agenda, and accompanying papers) can all be found on our website: http://www.vssn.org.uk/events/agm2008/index.htm
If you would like to attend the AGM, but are not planning to attend the full seminar, then you are welcome to do so (there is no cost for attending this part of the day and it is open to all members). Please email Angela (VSSN Secretary) on secretary@vssn.org.uk.
If you would like to register for the seminar then please email Andri by 5 November at: Androulla.Soteri-Proctor@manchester.ac.uk
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
secretary@vssn.org.uk
Website:
http://www.vssn.org.uk/events/agm2008/index.htm
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Book launch at MMU Didsbury - community and youth work
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Authors Janet Batsleer, Carol Packham and Kate Sapin would like to invite you to a celebration book launch for three books from Manchester about community and youth work.
The authors are all lecturers and practitioners at North West universities and this event will be your opportunity to talk to them.
Date/ Time: Friday the 21st November 2008, 2.30 – 5.00 pm
Venue: Behrens Room 0.1 - Didsbury Campus Manchester, Metropolitan University, 799 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2RR.
See below for further information.
RSVP to t.loncar@mmu.ac.uk or telephone 0161 247 2130
Contact for more info:
t.loncar@mmu.ac.uk
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LSEN Adult Informal Learning Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/Time: Wednesday 26th November, 10.00am - 1.00pm - with lunch
Venue: The Waterloo Centre, Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill
The meeting will discuss, amongst other things, the outcome of the DIUS Adult Informal Learning Consultation and what we need to do next. There will be an update on PCDL and the Wider Learning Partnership, and there will be discussions on proposals for an Adult Informal Learning Manifesto for Manchester and initial plans for a high profile conference on Adult Informal Learning and its links to the Communities in Control White Paper and Community Cohesion agenda to be held in March 2009.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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LSEN ESOL Task Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Friday 28th November, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Venue: the Vocational Training College in Levenshulme
This meeting will inform members on the progress of the LSC ESOL Implementation Group; update them on the special meeting held at the LSC with regard to the role of ESOL within Community Cohesion; and suggestions for a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of the City Council's BME VCS Support Grants programme in relation to ESOL provision.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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LSEN VCS Only Group Meeting
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 10th December, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Venue: Educe, U.K.I.M Building, 425 Cheetham Hill Road
The focus of this meeting will be on Intelligent Commissioning and will include a presentation from LSEN Exec members who have recently attended conferences relating to Commissioning - but will also provide an update on other issues of concern for VCS learning providers.
For further information contact Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
Type of Event:
Meeting
Contact for more info:
walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
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Health & Wellbeing Network
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
The next meeting of the Health & Wellbeing Network will take place on Thursday 20th November at 10am, at the MACC office.
For further information visit: http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/wellbeing.php
Type of Event:
Meeting
Address:
Manchester Alliance for Community Care, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW.
Website:
http://www.macc.org.uk/macc/wellbeing.php
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Cheetham Hill Advice Centre AGM
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Meeting
Date/ Time: Thursday 13th November 2008 at 7pm (Halal food will be served from 6pm)
Venue: Trinity United Church, 2 Greenhill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 9LG
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Constitutional Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Minutes of last Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 8th December 2007
3. Presentation of Annual Report
4. Presentation of Accounts and Appointment of Independent Account Examiners
5. Election of Management Committee
Close of Constitutional Agenda
Guest Speaker Robin Lawler, Northward Housing
For further information, or to send your apologies, please telephone 0161 740 8999 or email jeremy@cheethamadvice.org.uk
Address:
Trinity United Church, 2 Greenhill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 9LG
Contact for more info:
jeremy@cheethamadvice.org.uk
Website:
http://www.cheethamadvice.org.uk/
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Bridge 5 Mill festive fair and MERCi AGM
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Type of Event:
Community Event
Date/ Time: Thursday 4 December 2008, 12:00-6:00pm
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street, Ancoats, Manchester.
Stuck for an environmental, fair-trade, or unusual gift for your loved ones or just needing time to chill and connect? Then pop along to Bridge-5 Mill between 12-6pm for an afternoon and evening of ethical festive shopping and networking.
Free veggie mince pies and mulled wine (non-alcoholic) throughout the day and the chance to win a festive hamper worth over £50 just by coming to the fair!!!
After the fair, we will be holding the MERCi AGM 6.30pm – 7.30 pm.
Your group can join MERCi on the day and you will have a chance to win:
- A FREE room booking at Bridge-5 Mill worth £200
- An organisational audit worth over £600
- A Festive hamper worth £50
- A FREE communication/marketing package worth over £150
From 7.30pm -8.30pm there will be a chance to chat and network over a hot veggie supper, home-made from local seasonal vegetables.
Please rsvp to katyc@merci.org.uk by the 1st December so we know how many mince pies to bake.
We hope you can join us!
We are also hoping to attract new trustees to the MERCi Board so if you are interested in joining a small but dynamic charity to start putting those sustainability ideas into action then please see the flyer and role description below or phone Caroline Downey (0161 273 1736) for an informal discussion.
Nominations need to with us by the 1st December.
Contact about this story: katyc@merci.org.uk
Website:
http://www.merci.org.uk/
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Latest Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer to be on the "Flash the Cash" Young Person’s Panel (FAO 11-19 year olds living in Cheetham and Crumpsall wards)
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Want to decide who gets the money in the Cheetham and Crumpsall £12,000 Giveaway?
What’s it all about?
We’ve got £12,000 to spend on youth activities in Cheetham and Crumpsall and we want you to help decide who gets the money.
We’re looking for volunteers to come and sit on a panel and judge the different project ideas, giving them a score. We’ll add up the scores of all the panel members, and those with the most get funded!
When and where?
There’s a training session to fill you in on all the details. That’s from 6-8pm on Thursday 13 November at Cheetham Hill Local Services Office (housing office).
The panel will make the decisions at the Flash the Cash event which is 11-4pm on the 15 November at Crumpsall Methodist Church, Lansdowne Road, M8 5SF.
You’ll be fed and watered at both events!
Who’s it for?
The projects and the panel are for 11-19 year olds living in Cheetham and Crumpsall wards.
If you're interested in taking part then fill in the form below and return it to Julie Goreham: Cheetham Hill Local Services Office, Cheetham Hill Road, M8 9NW.
For further information contact Julie on 0161 740 8332 or email: j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
Deadline:
13 Nov 2008
E-mail for more information:
j.goreham@northwardshousing.co.uk
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Latest Training Opportunities
Take Up Champions
Posted November 6th, 2008 by Judith Baron
Date:
20 November 2008 - 26 February 2009
Time:
Thursdays 10am to 3pm
The Take Up Champions is a training programme open to anyone who lives or works in East Manchester, and who wishes to help older people in their community to improve their quality of life, by accessing benefits and services that may be available to them.
The training takes place over 12 weeks and covers a variety of services and organisations. There will be sessions on welfare benefits, health services, carers and adaptations, to name but a few. As well as a broad range of organisations being represented, there will be trips out to centres. The training is free and we aim to make it fun, friendly and informative.
Type of course:
Training course
Address:
Judith Baron,The Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY
0161 202 2522
E-mail for more information:
jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
Alcohol Awareness Training: Safer Drinking for over-50s
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Date/ Time: Wednesday 3rd December 1.30pm-4.30pm, Venue: Withington Hospital.
OR
Date/ Time: Friday 5th December 9.30am-12.30pm, Venue: Ancoats Clinic.
No previous alcohol training required. Training is free and open to anyone working in community and voluntary organisations as well as Council and NHS agencies/services.
The workshop includes: basic alcohol awareness; effects on over 50s; skills to identify alcohol misuse and promote safer drinking; and update on local alcohol services.
To reserve your place, contact Jayne McGrath 0161 882 2300 jayne.mcgrath@manchester.nhs.uk.
If you would like your own bespoke training session for your team or organisation, please let us know and we can arrange this.
Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
jayne.mcgrath@manchester.nhs.uk
Migrant Worker Awareness Training
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
10am – 1pm
Date: Thursday 13 November 2008
Trainer: Oxfam – Migrant Workers Project
Aim: To raise awareness of the experiences of migrant workers in the UK and improve understanding of the support needs of this group.
Covers basic awareness issues but does not provide in-depth knowledge on migrant workers rights i.e. benefit entitlement - for training on this topic, please see our Benefits for People from Abroad course.
This course will enable you to:
• List some of the common experiences of migrant workers in the UK
• Identify which groups of migrant workers make up the national and local population of migrant workers
• Identify barriers faced by migrant workers in accessing support and identify areas in which migrant workers may need advice
• Suggest ways to challenge some of the myths surrounding migrant workers
Aimed at advisers/ other professionals who provide advice or services to migrant workers.
Level of expertise: Introductory
Book your place online at: http://advicekit.info/training or fill in the booking form below
Type of course:
One off training event
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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Presentation Skills Course
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
Time:
10 am - 4 pm
Date(s): 2 days - Wednesday 19 & 26 November 2008
Trainer: Manchester Advice
Aim: To give you the skills and confidence to deliver effective presentations.
This course will enable you to:
• Identify and describe the core purpose of a presentation
• Select the best structure and style for a presentation
• Describe a range of approaches to engage an audience
• List some common dos and don'ts
• Put together an effective presentation
• Deliver a presentation
NB: The course will concentrate on putting ideas into practice. With this in mind, please come to the course with a particular presentation in mind to work on. On Day 2 you will be expected to deliver your presentation
Level of expertise: Introductory
Book your place online at: http://advicekit.info/training or fill in the booking form below
Type of course:
Training course
Website:
http://advicekit.info/training
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VCS focused training workshops at the Directory of Social Change Winterfair
Posted November 7th, 2008 by estellew
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) are excited to introduce Winterfair: offering lowcost snappy workshops covering a wide range of topics relevant to VCS organisations.
Date: Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Venue: Macdonald Manchester Hotel, London Road, Manchester M1 2PG
The Directory of Social Change (DSC) is an independent charity with a vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change.
Book online at: http://www.dscwinterfair.org.uk/index.html or by filling in the booking form below.
Booking queries to: 08450 77 77 07, email: training@dsc.org.uk
Type of course:
One off training event
E-mail for more information:
training@dsc.org.uk
Website:
http://www.dscwinterfair.org.uk/index.html
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