COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 31st August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Strategy Group Meeting
The next Strategy Group meeting will be taking place on Tuesday 18th
September at the Greenfish Resource Centre from 6pm - 8pm (refreshments
available from 5:30pm).
Agenda and papers for this meting will be distributed shortly.
For more information about the meeting please contact CN4M on 0161 234 2916
2.0 Training
2.1 Training Events in Manchester Autumn/Winter 2007
These courses are designed for professionals wishing to develop effective
skills when working with clients & service users, particularly to establish
rapport and help people to change unwanted habits and behaviour.
All courses take place at Manchester Carers Centre
Advanced Rapport Skills - 8th October 2007
The training will impart successful techniques to build rapport easily and
genuinely.
Changing Habits and Behaviour - 22nd October 2007
The training will impact successful techniques to overcome negative
behaviour or habits
Working Effectively with Clients and Service Users - 29th October 2007
The training will explore understanding how your clients see the world.
For more information contact Bob Towers Training & Consultancy, Kuumba Imani
Millennium Centre, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool, l8 1TH, 0784 1515 070
Or book on line at www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.2 Professional Development for Assessors Course
There are still places left on the Professional Development for Assessors
Course (Level 3, accredited by ASET) starting on Monday 3rd September.
The full course dates are: 3rd September, 10th September, 17th September,
25th September and 2nd October, you would need to be able to attend all five
days to get full benefit. The cost is £150 as the programme is subsidised by
LSC ESF.
If you would like to attend, please mailto:karen.rigg@gmcvo.org.uk to book a
place then download the application form from www.gmcvo.org.uk
3.0 Events
3.1 BME & ME Residents Annual Conference
The conference will take place on Wednesday 19th September 2007 at the
Britannia Hotel Portland Street
Manchester from 11.00am till 4.00pm.
Invited Guest Speakers:
Amber Leeson - Black Health Agency
Tina Birtwistle - Environment/Climate Change (Interactive Session)
Respect Agenda
Mark Hamilton - Crime and Disorder
Stephanie Jones - Community Safety Network
Free buffet lunch and travel expenses with valid receipt
If you would like to book a place at this event then please contact Bernard
Caine on 0161 238 4920, or 07788 963970 or mailto:mra.city@btconnect.com
Organised by Manchester Residents Association in Partnership with Central
Geographical Network & Community Safety Network
3.2 Stroke Information Seminar
Manchester Health Watchdog is holding the above information seminar and
would like to invite you to attend if you are interested in finding out more
about:
Stroke services in Manchester
How to recognise the symptoms of someone having a stroke
How you can shape Stroke services locally in Manchester
How you can share with the Forum your experiences, comments and views
There will be a presentation from Melissa Brechin, Stroke Specialist Nurse
Practitioner from Central Manchester Stroke Services with a question and
answer session.
The seminar is on Thursday 13th September from 10.00am - 12.00pm at Gaddum
House, 6 Great Jackson Street, Manchester, M15 4AX.
Car parking is available in NCP car parks or meter parking. Refreshments
will be available.
If you are interested in coming along, please contact the Forum Support
Office on 0161 214 3909 or mailto:val@blackhealthagency.org.uk
3.3 One World, One Cheetham, One Festival
This event is taking place on Friday 7th Sept - Sunday 9th Sept.
Cheetham in North Manchester has a centuries old tradition of welcoming
communities into its midst. As part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days
event, the Cheetham festival, now in its fourth year, has thrown open its
doors to offer a wonderful weekend of cultural celebration.
For more information on the event visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk or call
0161 205 1734
3.4 Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance - Neuro Support 4 Salford
The next meeting will take place on Friday 21st September from 11am - 2pm at
the Neurocare Centre, Eccles New Road Salford.
The meeting is for you if you have a neurological condition or injury or
care for someone who has. For more information call 0161 707 2129 or
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
3.5 Get Bent Manchester 2007
Get Bent 2007 is a 10 day festival celebrating queer culture, community and
diversity in Central Manchester!
For more information about the event visit the website
www.get-bent-manchester.com
4.0 Information
4.1 Show support for Irwell City Park
Salford, Manchester and Trafford have submitted a bid to the BIG Lottery
Fund to create Irwell City Park - a new and exciting urban park that will
transform 8km of riverside into an accessible, attractive and vibrant
waterfront for everyone to enjoy.
Irwell City Park will stretch from Salford Quays, through Manchester city
centre, to The Meadows in Salford. The new park will provide a safe,
continuous green route for pedestrians and cyclists. There will be exciting
new public spaces, better access to the riverside, improved lighting and
signage, five stunning new bridges and lots of new events and activities.
The bid is one of 23 UK projects competing for funding from the BIG Lottery
Fund's Living Landmarks programme. In November 2007 the BIG Lottery will
announce which projects will receive £25m.
Demonstrating the support of local people is vital, so please click on the
link below and fill out the online form
http://www.salford.gov.uk/living/regeneration/irwellcitypark/messagesofsuppo
rt.htm
4.2 Office space available
Office space for up to 5 people, sharing with two other voluntary
organisations in a charming Victorian building in the Northern Quarter.
£200/person/month. 4th floor accommodation, including broadband internet,
tea/coffee making, lift, office cleaning, secure alarm, and original period
features. Self-contained office available for up to 5.
Please call David or Lee at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661.
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Administration Worker - Northern Education and Resettlement
Information Services
Salary: £15k - £16k, 35 hours/week
Location: Manchester city centre
Local charity NEARIS runs adult education centres for people who have faced
a range of problems in their lives. We are seeking an experienced and
enthusiastic administration worker to help run our Manchester centre. This
is a varied and interesting role, working as part of a small friendly team.
As first point of contact at the centre you will need to interact in a
confident and friendly way with students and visitors.
Closing date Friday 14th September.
For a job pack visit www.nearis.com or phone 0161 834 1661.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
Monday, 3 September 2007
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN - 24th August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you have completed an application and would like to speed up the marking
process please contact CN4M to become a panel member.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
2.0 Training
2.1 Learning in Partnership: training sessions in service user involvement
in
. Do you face challenges in engaging your service users?
. Do you want to learn more about genuine involvement?
GMCVO is organising two subsidised training sessions in service user
involvement to take place this autumn
Training Session 1: Effective Service User Involvement
September 17th 9.30am - 3.30pm atThe Mechanics Institute
Audience: Voluntary sector staff and managers with responsibility for
service user involvement.
Aim: This session will help you develop effective service user involvement
in your organisation. A range of participatory group activities will share
learning on the benefits of service user involvement and tackle issues such
as supporting service users through training, payment and creating the
appropriate environment.
Cost: £15
Training Session 2: Facilitating Service User Involvement
September 27th, 9.30am - 4.30pm at Luther King House
Audience: Voluntary sector staff and managers who want to develop their
skills & confidence in facilitating groups and overcome barriers to
involving service users
Aim: This session will allow you to explore and develop ways of overcoming
barriers to involvement within your organisation. It will also boost your
capacity to facilitate meetings and discussions effectively, and provide you
with some practical tools to develop your facilitation skills.
Cost: £30
For booking details please visit www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/388
3.0 Events
3.1 Pedal, Cycle and Road Security Event
Free cycle security products and advice for Manchester residents, workers
and students. There is a pedal cycle and road security event being held in
Albert Square on August 31st prior to the monthly ride.
Police and biking agencies will be fitting free electronic security tags
(you may know them as datatags), giving away locks, offering on-line
registration, property marking kits and general advice. Please come along
with your bike 10:00am to 5:30pm
There are similar events being held throughout the City so keep your eyes on
the local press, the following events have so far been confirmed:
25th August 07, Saturday Crime and Disorder info Stall, Gorton Market 9:30
to 12:00 and Gorton North Family Fun Day, King George V Park 2:00pm to
5:00pm
31st August 07, Friday Manchester Fire and GMP Road Safety Vehicle Crime
event, Albert Square 9:30am to 5:30pm
6th September 07, Thursday Crime Caravan, St Peters Square 10:00am to 4:30pm
8th September 07, Saturday MANCAT Foyer Harpurhey 1:00pm to 4:00pm
3.2 Climate Change Conference
"Climate Change: meeting the challenge locally and preparing for the
expected as well as unanticipated" which will be hosted by The House
Magazine on Thursday 25th October 2007 in Westminster.
Delegates at this full-day Westminster Briefing conference will consider the
role local authorities can play in their capacity as services providers,
estate managers and community leaders; participants will examine practical
steps which can be taken across departments and in partnership, to reduce
carbon emissions and put in place sustainable plans to tackle climate
change. Delegates will engage with the panel in a number of sessions looking
at the key issues including:
- The legislative agenda and latest government thinking
- Working in partnership: local authorities, business, the community &
voluntary sector
- Sustainable housing and planning policy
- Transport plans and planning: changing behaviour & offering alternatives
- Waste and recycling Strategies
- Sustainable procurement
For more information please contact Nick Rotsides 020 7096 2916
mailto:nick.rotsides@westminster-briefing.com
3.3 In Touch - Networking Event
Imperial War Museum North has partnered up with Manchester Museum to deliver
a joint innovative Volunteer programme called 'In Touch' specifically
designed to help local people gain work experience, confidence and skills.
The Manchester Museum will be hosting a 'Networking Day' on Tuesday 4th
September 2007 from 1pm until 4pm to introduce the 'In Touch' programme to a
diverse group of organisations in the local community.
This event is a unique opportunity for service providers, agencies and
support workers to find out more about the partnership between The
Manchester Museum and Imperial War Museum North and the 'In Touch' Museum
Volunteer Training Programme.
Please note places are limited, if you would like to attend please contact
Kate Clancy on 0161 306 1773 or mailto:Kate.Clancy@manchester.ac.uk
If you would like any further information or would like to make a referral
on to the 'In Touch' programme please do not hesitate to call Kate on 0161
306 1773 or visit their website http://north.iwm.org.uk
3.4 North Manchester Social Inclusion Network
Monday 10th September 2007 11.30am - 2 pm at One Central Park, Northampton
Road (Lunch will be provided).
Do you work with people with health problems or support residents? Do you
want to help these people become more socially included? Do you need to
make contacts, develop networks and find out about other agencies?
Come along and listen to informal presentations by Stepping Stones,
Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) and Next Step providers of
Information, advice and Guidance followed by networking and lunch.
The first network will focus on training and employment support. Anyone
interested in finding out more can sign up to a one-day course later on in
the year.
Suggestions for future themes are welcome.
4.0 Information
4.1 Irwell City Park Planning Guidance Consultation
Irwell City Park is being led by a cross boundary collaboration involving
Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, Trafford Metropolitan Borough
Council and Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, who have united to
transform one of the North West's most unique waterways.
Planning Guidance is being prepared to support the delivery of Irwell City
Park. The Planning Guidance relates to the intention to establish Irwell
City Park as an exciting and unique waterfront location within the Regional
Centre.
The draft Planning Guidance will be subject to public consultation from
Friday 17 August 2007 until 4.30pm on Thursday 27 September 2007 and can be
viewed via the websites of the three Councils:
Manchester - http://www.manchester.gov.uk/planning/development
Salford - http://www.salford.gov.uk/icp-planguidance
Trafford - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/planning
To order a copy, please send a cheque or postal order for £10 crossed and
marked 'Account Payee' and made payable to Manchester City Council, to
Planning Strategy Team, Room 7043, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street,
Manchester, M60 3NY.
If you wish to submit comments on the Consultation Draft Planning Guidance,
these should be directed to Manchester City Council who will co-ordinate
your comments on behalf of the three Councils. Comments can be submitted in
any of the following ways:
- Online via Manchester City Council's website at
www.manchester.gov.uk/planning
- Via email to mailto:planningstrategy@manchester.gov.uk
- By post to Irwell City Park Planning Guidance Consultation, Planning
Strategy, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Level 7,
Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 3NY
All comments received within the consultation period will be taken into
consideration before the Guidance is finalised and adopted by the three
Councils.
4.2 Manchester Carers Centre Alcohol/Drugs & Dual Diagnosis Carers Support
Group
Tuesday 4th September 2007 from 12pm - 2pm Manchester Carers Centre, Beswick
House, Beswick Row, Manchester M4 4PR
This group has been set up to reach "hidden" Carers -those who ordinarily do
not class themselves as Carers.
They would identify themselves as Partners, Parents, Relatives or Friends of
people with alcohol/drug problems, or people with substance use and mental
health problems. As well as a chance to meet others in similar situations,
share experiences & information with each other, Carers Centre Staff will
facilitate the group in partnership with Manchester Drugs Service Family &
Carers Development Worker who will be available to help us provide a range
of support services.
Please contact Manchester Carersline 0161-835 4090 for more information
4.3 Give Us Your Views on Stroke Services in Manchester
Manchester Health Watchdog is working in partnership with Manchester
Alliance for Community Care, Manchester Primary Care Trust, Manchester Adult
Social Care and PPI Forums to produce a city-wide response to the Department
of Health "A New Ambition for Stroke" consultation.
Members have already started work to gather views and experiences of Stroke
services in Manchester and on the 4 aspects as identified in the
consultation document.
The aim is to gather experiences, comments and view from as wide and as
diversely as possible - this will allow the people of Manchester to have
their say on how they believe Stroke services should be delivered locally.
You can share with us your experiences of Stroke services by completing a
questionnaire or just give us your comments and views on one of the
sections - it is up to you. There is also an easy access version available
from the Forum Support Office below:
Interested? Then get in touch with Manchester Health Watchdog by calling
0161 214 3909 or 0161 214 3967
Writing to: MHW, FREEPOST NAT14073, 2nd Floor, Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson
Street, Manchester, M15 4AX
mailto:val@blackhealthagency.org.uk or complete the full survey or your
section of interest on-line at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5ehS1icnOxz046hWfyvFZw_3d_3d
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Administration Worker - Northern Education and Resettlement
Information Services
Salary: £15k - £16k, 35 hours/week
Location: Manchester city centre
Local charity NEARIS runs adult education centres for people who have faced
a range of problems in their lives. We are seeking an experienced and
enthusiastic administration worker to help run our Manchester centre. This
is a varied and interesting role, working as part of a small friendly team.
As first point of contact at the centre you will need to interact in a
confident and friendly way with students and visitors.
Closing date Friday 14th September.
For a job pack visit www.nearis.com or phone 0161 834 1661.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN - 24th August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you have completed an application and would like to speed up the marking
process please contact CN4M to become a panel member.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
2.0 Training
2.1 Learning in Partnership: training sessions in service user involvement
in
. Do you face challenges in engaging your service users?
. Do you want to learn more about genuine involvement?
GMCVO is organising two subsidised training sessions in service user
involvement to take place this autumn
Training Session 1: Effective Service User Involvement
September 17th 9.30am - 3.30pm atThe Mechanics Institute
Audience: Voluntary sector staff and managers with responsibility for
service user involvement.
Aim: This session will help you develop effective service user involvement
in your organisation. A range of participatory group activities will share
learning on the benefits of service user involvement and tackle issues such
as supporting service users through training, payment and creating the
appropriate environment.
Cost: £15
Training Session 2: Facilitating Service User Involvement
September 27th, 9.30am - 4.30pm at Luther King House
Audience: Voluntary sector staff and managers who want to develop their
skills & confidence in facilitating groups and overcome barriers to
involving service users
Aim: This session will allow you to explore and develop ways of overcoming
barriers to involvement within your organisation. It will also boost your
capacity to facilitate meetings and discussions effectively, and provide you
with some practical tools to develop your facilitation skills.
Cost: £30
For booking details please visit www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/388
3.0 Events
3.1 Pedal, Cycle and Road Security Event
Free cycle security products and advice for Manchester residents, workers
and students. There is a pedal cycle and road security event being held in
Albert Square on August 31st prior to the monthly ride.
Police and biking agencies will be fitting free electronic security tags
(you may know them as datatags), giving away locks, offering on-line
registration, property marking kits and general advice. Please come along
with your bike 10:00am to 5:30pm
There are similar events being held throughout the City so keep your eyes on
the local press, the following events have so far been confirmed:
25th August 07, Saturday Crime and Disorder info Stall, Gorton Market 9:30
to 12:00 and Gorton North Family Fun Day, King George V Park 2:00pm to
5:00pm
31st August 07, Friday Manchester Fire and GMP Road Safety Vehicle Crime
event, Albert Square 9:30am to 5:30pm
6th September 07, Thursday Crime Caravan, St Peters Square 10:00am to 4:30pm
8th September 07, Saturday MANCAT Foyer Harpurhey 1:00pm to 4:00pm
3.2 Climate Change Conference
"Climate Change: meeting the challenge locally and preparing for the
expected as well as unanticipated" which will be hosted by The House
Magazine on Thursday 25th October 2007 in Westminster.
Delegates at this full-day Westminster Briefing conference will consider the
role local authorities can play in their capacity as services providers,
estate managers and community leaders; participants will examine practical
steps which can be taken across departments and in partnership, to reduce
carbon emissions and put in place sustainable plans to tackle climate
change. Delegates will engage with the panel in a number of sessions looking
at the key issues including:
- The legislative agenda and latest government thinking
- Working in partnership: local authorities, business, the community &
voluntary sector
- Sustainable housing and planning policy
- Transport plans and planning: changing behaviour & offering alternatives
- Waste and recycling Strategies
- Sustainable procurement
For more information please contact Nick Rotsides 020 7096 2916
mailto:nick.rotsides@westminster-briefing.com
3.3 In Touch - Networking Event
Imperial War Museum North has partnered up with Manchester Museum to deliver
a joint innovative Volunteer programme called 'In Touch' specifically
designed to help local people gain work experience, confidence and skills.
The Manchester Museum will be hosting a 'Networking Day' on Tuesday 4th
September 2007 from 1pm until 4pm to introduce the 'In Touch' programme to a
diverse group of organisations in the local community.
This event is a unique opportunity for service providers, agencies and
support workers to find out more about the partnership between The
Manchester Museum and Imperial War Museum North and the 'In Touch' Museum
Volunteer Training Programme.
Please note places are limited, if you would like to attend please contact
Kate Clancy on 0161 306 1773 or mailto:Kate.Clancy@manchester.ac.uk
If you would like any further information or would like to make a referral
on to the 'In Touch' programme please do not hesitate to call Kate on 0161
306 1773 or visit their website http://north.iwm.org.uk
3.4 North Manchester Social Inclusion Network
Monday 10th September 2007 11.30am - 2 pm at One Central Park, Northampton
Road (Lunch will be provided).
Do you work with people with health problems or support residents? Do you
want to help these people become more socially included? Do you need to
make contacts, develop networks and find out about other agencies?
Come along and listen to informal presentations by Stepping Stones,
Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES) and Next Step providers of
Information, advice and Guidance followed by networking and lunch.
The first network will focus on training and employment support. Anyone
interested in finding out more can sign up to a one-day course later on in
the year.
Suggestions for future themes are welcome.
4.0 Information
4.1 Irwell City Park Planning Guidance Consultation
Irwell City Park is being led by a cross boundary collaboration involving
Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, Trafford Metropolitan Borough
Council and Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, who have united to
transform one of the North West's most unique waterways.
Planning Guidance is being prepared to support the delivery of Irwell City
Park. The Planning Guidance relates to the intention to establish Irwell
City Park as an exciting and unique waterfront location within the Regional
Centre.
The draft Planning Guidance will be subject to public consultation from
Friday 17 August 2007 until 4.30pm on Thursday 27 September 2007 and can be
viewed via the websites of the three Councils:
Manchester - http://www.manchester.gov.uk/planning/development
Salford - http://www.salford.gov.uk/icp-planguidance
Trafford - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/planning
To order a copy, please send a cheque or postal order for £10 crossed and
marked 'Account Payee' and made payable to Manchester City Council, to
Planning Strategy Team, Room 7043, Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street,
Manchester, M60 3NY.
If you wish to submit comments on the Consultation Draft Planning Guidance,
these should be directed to Manchester City Council who will co-ordinate
your comments on behalf of the three Councils. Comments can be submitted in
any of the following ways:
- Online via Manchester City Council's website at
www.manchester.gov.uk/planning
- Via email to mailto:planningstrategy@manchester.gov.uk
- By post to Irwell City Park Planning Guidance Consultation, Planning
Strategy, Chief Executive's Department, Manchester City Council, Level 7,
Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 3NY
All comments received within the consultation period will be taken into
consideration before the Guidance is finalised and adopted by the three
Councils.
4.2 Manchester Carers Centre Alcohol/Drugs & Dual Diagnosis Carers Support
Group
Tuesday 4th September 2007 from 12pm - 2pm Manchester Carers Centre, Beswick
House, Beswick Row, Manchester M4 4PR
This group has been set up to reach "hidden" Carers -those who ordinarily do
not class themselves as Carers.
They would identify themselves as Partners, Parents, Relatives or Friends of
people with alcohol/drug problems, or people with substance use and mental
health problems. As well as a chance to meet others in similar situations,
share experiences & information with each other, Carers Centre Staff will
facilitate the group in partnership with Manchester Drugs Service Family &
Carers Development Worker who will be available to help us provide a range
of support services.
Please contact Manchester Carersline 0161-835 4090 for more information
4.3 Give Us Your Views on Stroke Services in Manchester
Manchester Health Watchdog is working in partnership with Manchester
Alliance for Community Care, Manchester Primary Care Trust, Manchester Adult
Social Care and PPI Forums to produce a city-wide response to the Department
of Health "A New Ambition for Stroke" consultation.
Members have already started work to gather views and experiences of Stroke
services in Manchester and on the 4 aspects as identified in the
consultation document.
The aim is to gather experiences, comments and view from as wide and as
diversely as possible - this will allow the people of Manchester to have
their say on how they believe Stroke services should be delivered locally.
You can share with us your experiences of Stroke services by completing a
questionnaire or just give us your comments and views on one of the
sections - it is up to you. There is also an easy access version available
from the Forum Support Office below:
Interested? Then get in touch with Manchester Health Watchdog by calling
0161 214 3909 or 0161 214 3967
Writing to: MHW, FREEPOST NAT14073, 2nd Floor, Gaddum House, 6 Great Jackson
Street, Manchester, M15 4AX
mailto:val@blackhealthagency.org.uk or complete the full survey or your
section of interest on-line at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5ehS1icnOxz046hWfyvFZw_3d_3d
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Administration Worker - Northern Education and Resettlement
Information Services
Salary: £15k - £16k, 35 hours/week
Location: Manchester city centre
Local charity NEARIS runs adult education centres for people who have faced
a range of problems in their lives. We are seeking an experienced and
enthusiastic administration worker to help run our Manchester centre. This
is a varied and interesting role, working as part of a small friendly team.
As first point of contact at the centre you will need to interact in a
confident and friendly way with students and visitors.
Closing date Friday 14th September.
For a job pack visit www.nearis.com or phone 0161 834 1661.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
Monday, 20 August 2007
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – Friday 17th August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Communications Working Group
The CN4M Communications Working Group is an online working group. If you
would like to be involved in the online Communications Working Group that
focuses on some of the topics listed below please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or call 0161 234 2920.
Promoting the work of CN4M
Making CN4M easier to understand
Information management
Induction and buddying system
2.0 Training
2.1 Doing Community Development: values into action
Coming up on September 11th & 12th in Birmingham - 'Doing Community
Development: values into action' : a two-day training course focusing on
planning and evaluating community empowerment and community wellbeing.
The course offers a strategic way for organisations, departments and
individuals:
to take a community development approach to their work and evaluate the
outcomes
to plan their community development activity and keep track of what happens
as a result
to see how taking a community development approach can help meet targets and
outcomes around community engagement and community empowerment
Course fee: £340 + VAT (fee includes accommodation for one night and meals)
For more details contact admin@changesuk.net
2.2 BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies
Applications are now being accepted for a special course for suitably
experienced practitioners who have previous relevant undergraduate level
qualifications. Applications for the final year of the BA (Hons) Applied
Community and Youth Work Studies are available from the undergraduate
admissions office at the University (0161 275 3292).
Starting in September 2007, they will be running a small pilot "Level Three"
course leading to this new honours degree. The course is for individuals who
already have JNC professional status (Joint Negotiating Committee for youth
and community work) and wish to "upgrade" their qualification to a degree.
The course is designed for experienced practitioners who are interested in
serious study and research into community work and youth work issues and
practice. The course can be undertaken on a part-time (18 months) or
full-time (11 months) basis with required units running on a Monday.
If you would like an application form, please contact 0161 275 3292 or
mailto:cwkenquiries@manchester.ac.uk
Individuals interested in starting at the beginning of the degree course,
which is planned to start in September 2008, can contact the same office for
further information.
2.3 Dementia Awareness Training
This informative and interactive session, run by the Admiral Nurses, aims to
enable participants to have an introduction to dementia; to learn more about
the different types of dementia, its impact upon the person and those caring
for them, and how we can improve the quality of life for people with
dementia and their carers
The training is for anyone working with people with dementia, including
support workers, administrative staff, ancillary staff and qualified staff
new to the field or who would like a refresher.
Sessions are to be run on a Friday, from 9.30a.m. to 12.30p.m., on the
following dates: 21st Sept 2007, 23rd Nov 2007, 18th Jan 2008, 14th March,
2008
The course is free to employees of the Manchester Mental Health & Social
Care Trust and employees of Manchester City Council 's Children, Families
and Social Care Services. All other organisations will be charged £25 + VAT
per booking.
For more information call the Admiral Nurse Team on 0161 275 9115
3.0 Events
3.1 Respect Workshop
There are several spaces available for the Respect Workshop on Monday 10th
September, 10:30am -12pm.
Keynote Speaker - Paul Cullen, Safer Neighbourhoods Co-ordinator - Crime and
Disorder Unit
Venue - Friends Meeting House lunch/refreshments will be provided
Why Should I Bother?! - The findings and recommendations put forward in the
meeting will be submitted to the Respect Officers Group at City Council.
This is a genuine opportunity to get involved, find out more and is NOT just
another talking shop! If you have something to say- come and say it!
Who Should Attend? - This group is particularly suitable for local groups
and activists who may have experienced difficulties in getting onto the
LAPS. This meeting acts as another route in and is recognised as one of the
community engagement structures at the Crime and Disorder Team. It is also a
really useful way of linking to contacts in your area that might be working
towards the same goal.
How do I Book? - Please mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk to confirm your
place (Booking only with limited spaces)
3.2 Register for Rev Jesse Jackson's Visit to Moss Side
Invitation to hear an international guest and respected Statesman Reverend
Jesse Jackson Snr speaking exclusively to an invite only audience as part of
a nationwide tour organised by Equanomics UK. The event is hosted by Black &
Minority Ethnic Christian Association and supported by Manchester City
Council and other Community Groups. It will take place at the Church of God
of Prophecy August 25th, 2007 at 6pm until 7.30pm.
A key purpose of this event is to support the commemoration of the abolition
of the slave trade and to highlight the economic contribution of Black and
Minority ethnic communities in the UK past and present.
If you would like to attend the event please register your details on the
website: http://www.equanomics.org.uk or contact 020 8983 5430.
3.3 Cancer Awareness Project
2 yrs funding has been secured to deliver a health promotion project to
raise awareness about presenting cancer symptoms early.
Manchester Primary Care trust are leading on this and will be focusing in 3
areas including Cheetham Hill.
This is an opportunity to be involved with the project team or find out more
about the project.
The event on Wednesday 19th Sept is from 12pm - 3pm ( starting with a buffet
lunch 12pm -1pm) in the Ken Barnes suite Holiday Inn 888 Oldham rd (between
Miles platting and Newton heath)
If you are able to attend please mailto:tracy.slattery@manchester.nhs.uk
4.0 Information
4.1 Free support to groups or individuals considering starting a social
enterprise!
3SE Social Enterprise Start-Up Programme - In association with the North
West Development Agency, 3SE and Co-operative Mutual Solutions are offering
a menu of support services for individuals or voluntary or community groups
in Greater Manchester with a social enterprise idea. 3SE's Start-Up Support
Programme has been developed specifically for you. Services can be accessed
as stand alone elements or used together to help you to move your enterprise
idea forward, help you to start up a social business or make your community
group more enterprising.
In order to access the services please complete the application form
available on the website www.3se.co.uk
For further details on the services and help to complete the start-up
application form please do not hesitate to call Sharon on 0161 237 4148
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! It's first come first served -
applications must be submitted as soon as possible as this contract
completes on 30th September 2007.
4.2 Compact Voice Focus Group
Compact Voice, the representative body for the VCS on the Compact, is
looking for people to take part in a focus group in Manchester. The purpose
of the focus group is to find out about your experience of the Compact and
will be included as part of a wider report exploring the relationship
between the sector and the government as framed by the Compact.
What you tell them will be presented directly to government ministers
(including Phil Hope and Ed Milliband) and will help set priorities for the
future.
They are looking for people who have had positive as well as negative
experiences. They are also looking to reflect the diversity of the voluntary
and community sector so no matter the size of your organisation, the
activity you engage in, or the groups you represent, they would be very
interested in hearing from you.
The focus groups will take place in Manchester on 2nd October.
Lunch and travel costs will be provided as well as redeemable NCVO book
vouchers and a copy of the final report.
To find out more please contact mailto:stefan.simanowitz@ncvo-vol.org.uk or
telephone 020 7520 2486.
4.3 Request for VCS input into Northwest Worklessness Study
Request for VCS input into a key regional study high up on the current
policy agenda.
Regeneris Consulting are asking for:
Specific good practice examples of interventions that work particularly well
in reducing overall worklessness (what evidence is there of effectiveness?
What accounts for the relative effectiveness of the intervention?)
Good practice principles for delivery which make for more effective
interventions (please give examples)
Any further input you can provide (the more specific the better) will be
much appreciated.
If you would like to input into this study please contact Rebekah Hicks on
0161 926 1834 / 07920 077 165
www.regeneris.co.uk
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Administration Worker - Northern Education and Resettlement
Information Services
Salary: £15k - £16k, 35 hours/week
Location: Manchester city centre
Local charity NEARIS runs adult education centres for people who have faced
a range of problems in their lives. We are seeking an experienced and
enthusiastic administration worker to help run our Manchester centre. This
is a varied and interesting role, working as part of a small friendly team.
As first point of contact at the centre you will need to interact in a
confident and friendly way with students and visitors.
Closing date Friday 14th September.
For a job pack visit www.nearis.com or phone 0161 834 1661.
5.2 Development Officer Scarman Trust
22.5 hours per week £18K - £20K pro rata (initial contract to the end of
July 2008)
Scarman Trust Manchester has a vacancy for a development worker.
Main tasks will be to provide information and support to new and existing
groups across the city of Manchester with main responsibility for the East
of the City. The successful candidate will have relevant experience (paid or
unpaid) of working in the community voluntary sector.
For an informal chat about this position and to request an application pack,
ring Peter MacDonagh on 0161 839 2613
5.3 Project Assistant Commitment in Communities
21 Hours per week (days negotiable - 9am - 5pm, may include weekend work as
part of the three days)
NJC 3 pt 15 £9,032 (pro rata)
The role involves providing comprehensive support to the Quality Living
Scheme project and Project Manager.
The closing date is the 28th of August, interviews to be held on the 3rd of
September.
CV's are acceptable to the address below or via
mailto:qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk Claudia Validum, Project Manager, The
Quality Living Scheme, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme,
Manchester, M15 5BP 0161 232 9781 / 07980 762780
5.4 Zest - Hub Co-ordinator - Manchester City Council
Current salary - £26,187 - £28,221 18 month fixed term contract
Ref: NB50328866/11
New East Manchester is at the forefront of a major development programme
responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of physical, social and
economic issues within the area. An exciting vision has been developed to
deliver this pace of change and build on existing successes. New East
Manchester, in partnership with Zest, (North and East Manchester's Healthy
Living Network) is looking to recruit a Healthy Living Hub Co-ordinator.
Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment
Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank
Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. 0161 234 3077.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161
953 2785.
Apply online: www.manchester.gov.uk
Closing date: 27 Aug 2007
5.5 Part Time Worker - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
Salary: £19,181 to £20,669 (initially funded until March 2008)
20 hours per week
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
Delivery includes a range of outdoor education including kayaking, canoeing,
mountain biking, hiking, and a wide range of youth work methods.
A successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential. Outdoor qualifications, such as qualifications in
hiking, climbing, kayaking or mountain biking, would be desirable but are
not essential.
The successful applicant must have a full clean drivers licence, and the
post will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check prior to the
beginning of the post.
Please contact the Discus office on 0161 223 3568 to have an application
pack sent out to you.
The closing date for all applications is 28th August.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN – Friday 17th August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Communications Working Group
The CN4M Communications Working Group is an online working group. If you
would like to be involved in the online Communications Working Group that
focuses on some of the topics listed below please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or call 0161 234 2920.
Promoting the work of CN4M
Making CN4M easier to understand
Information management
Induction and buddying system
2.0 Training
2.1 Doing Community Development: values into action
Coming up on September 11th & 12th in Birmingham - 'Doing Community
Development: values into action' : a two-day training course focusing on
planning and evaluating community empowerment and community wellbeing.
The course offers a strategic way for organisations, departments and
individuals:
to take a community development approach to their work and evaluate the
outcomes
to plan their community development activity and keep track of what happens
as a result
to see how taking a community development approach can help meet targets and
outcomes around community engagement and community empowerment
Course fee: £340 + VAT (fee includes accommodation for one night and meals)
For more details contact admin@changesuk.net
2.2 BA (Hons) Applied Community and Youth Work Studies
Applications are now being accepted for a special course for suitably
experienced practitioners who have previous relevant undergraduate level
qualifications. Applications for the final year of the BA (Hons) Applied
Community and Youth Work Studies are available from the undergraduate
admissions office at the University (0161 275 3292).
Starting in September 2007, they will be running a small pilot "Level Three"
course leading to this new honours degree. The course is for individuals who
already have JNC professional status (Joint Negotiating Committee for youth
and community work) and wish to "upgrade" their qualification to a degree.
The course is designed for experienced practitioners who are interested in
serious study and research into community work and youth work issues and
practice. The course can be undertaken on a part-time (18 months) or
full-time (11 months) basis with required units running on a Monday.
If you would like an application form, please contact 0161 275 3292 or
mailto:cwkenquiries@manchester.ac.uk
Individuals interested in starting at the beginning of the degree course,
which is planned to start in September 2008, can contact the same office for
further information.
2.3 Dementia Awareness Training
This informative and interactive session, run by the Admiral Nurses, aims to
enable participants to have an introduction to dementia; to learn more about
the different types of dementia, its impact upon the person and those caring
for them, and how we can improve the quality of life for people with
dementia and their carers
The training is for anyone working with people with dementia, including
support workers, administrative staff, ancillary staff and qualified staff
new to the field or who would like a refresher.
Sessions are to be run on a Friday, from 9.30a.m. to 12.30p.m., on the
following dates: 21st Sept 2007, 23rd Nov 2007, 18th Jan 2008, 14th March,
2008
The course is free to employees of the Manchester Mental Health & Social
Care Trust and employees of Manchester City Council 's Children, Families
and Social Care Services. All other organisations will be charged £25 + VAT
per booking.
For more information call the Admiral Nurse Team on 0161 275 9115
3.0 Events
3.1 Respect Workshop
There are several spaces available for the Respect Workshop on Monday 10th
September, 10:30am -12pm.
Keynote Speaker - Paul Cullen, Safer Neighbourhoods Co-ordinator - Crime and
Disorder Unit
Venue - Friends Meeting House lunch/refreshments will be provided
Why Should I Bother?! - The findings and recommendations put forward in the
meeting will be submitted to the Respect Officers Group at City Council.
This is a genuine opportunity to get involved, find out more and is NOT just
another talking shop! If you have something to say- come and say it!
Who Should Attend? - This group is particularly suitable for local groups
and activists who may have experienced difficulties in getting onto the
LAPS. This meeting acts as another route in and is recognised as one of the
community engagement structures at the Crime and Disorder Team. It is also a
really useful way of linking to contacts in your area that might be working
towards the same goal.
How do I Book? - Please mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk to confirm your
place (Booking only with limited spaces)
3.2 Register for Rev Jesse Jackson's Visit to Moss Side
Invitation to hear an international guest and respected Statesman Reverend
Jesse Jackson Snr speaking exclusively to an invite only audience as part of
a nationwide tour organised by Equanomics UK. The event is hosted by Black &
Minority Ethnic Christian Association and supported by Manchester City
Council and other Community Groups. It will take place at the Church of God
of Prophecy August 25th, 2007 at 6pm until 7.30pm.
A key purpose of this event is to support the commemoration of the abolition
of the slave trade and to highlight the economic contribution of Black and
Minority ethnic communities in the UK past and present.
If you would like to attend the event please register your details on the
website: http://www.equanomics.org.uk or contact 020 8983 5430.
3.3 Cancer Awareness Project
2 yrs funding has been secured to deliver a health promotion project to
raise awareness about presenting cancer symptoms early.
Manchester Primary Care trust are leading on this and will be focusing in 3
areas including Cheetham Hill.
This is an opportunity to be involved with the project team or find out more
about the project.
The event on Wednesday 19th Sept is from 12pm - 3pm ( starting with a buffet
lunch 12pm -1pm) in the Ken Barnes suite Holiday Inn 888 Oldham rd (between
Miles platting and Newton heath)
If you are able to attend please mailto:tracy.slattery@manchester.nhs.uk
4.0 Information
4.1 Free support to groups or individuals considering starting a social
enterprise!
3SE Social Enterprise Start-Up Programme - In association with the North
West Development Agency, 3SE and Co-operative Mutual Solutions are offering
a menu of support services for individuals or voluntary or community groups
in Greater Manchester with a social enterprise idea. 3SE's Start-Up Support
Programme has been developed specifically for you. Services can be accessed
as stand alone elements or used together to help you to move your enterprise
idea forward, help you to start up a social business or make your community
group more enterprising.
In order to access the services please complete the application form
available on the website www.3se.co.uk
For further details on the services and help to complete the start-up
application form please do not hesitate to call Sharon on 0161 237 4148
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! It's first come first served -
applications must be submitted as soon as possible as this contract
completes on 30th September 2007.
4.2 Compact Voice Focus Group
Compact Voice, the representative body for the VCS on the Compact, is
looking for people to take part in a focus group in Manchester. The purpose
of the focus group is to find out about your experience of the Compact and
will be included as part of a wider report exploring the relationship
between the sector and the government as framed by the Compact.
What you tell them will be presented directly to government ministers
(including Phil Hope and Ed Milliband) and will help set priorities for the
future.
They are looking for people who have had positive as well as negative
experiences. They are also looking to reflect the diversity of the voluntary
and community sector so no matter the size of your organisation, the
activity you engage in, or the groups you represent, they would be very
interested in hearing from you.
The focus groups will take place in Manchester on 2nd October.
Lunch and travel costs will be provided as well as redeemable NCVO book
vouchers and a copy of the final report.
To find out more please contact mailto:stefan.simanowitz@ncvo-vol.org.uk or
telephone 020 7520 2486.
4.3 Request for VCS input into Northwest Worklessness Study
Request for VCS input into a key regional study high up on the current
policy agenda.
Regeneris Consulting are asking for:
Specific good practice examples of interventions that work particularly well
in reducing overall worklessness (what evidence is there of effectiveness?
What accounts for the relative effectiveness of the intervention?)
Good practice principles for delivery which make for more effective
interventions (please give examples)
Any further input you can provide (the more specific the better) will be
much appreciated.
If you would like to input into this study please contact Rebekah Hicks on
0161 926 1834 / 07920 077 165
www.regeneris.co.uk
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Administration Worker - Northern Education and Resettlement
Information Services
Salary: £15k - £16k, 35 hours/week
Location: Manchester city centre
Local charity NEARIS runs adult education centres for people who have faced
a range of problems in their lives. We are seeking an experienced and
enthusiastic administration worker to help run our Manchester centre. This
is a varied and interesting role, working as part of a small friendly team.
As first point of contact at the centre you will need to interact in a
confident and friendly way with students and visitors.
Closing date Friday 14th September.
For a job pack visit www.nearis.com or phone 0161 834 1661.
5.2 Development Officer Scarman Trust
22.5 hours per week £18K - £20K pro rata (initial contract to the end of
July 2008)
Scarman Trust Manchester has a vacancy for a development worker.
Main tasks will be to provide information and support to new and existing
groups across the city of Manchester with main responsibility for the East
of the City. The successful candidate will have relevant experience (paid or
unpaid) of working in the community voluntary sector.
For an informal chat about this position and to request an application pack,
ring Peter MacDonagh on 0161 839 2613
5.3 Project Assistant Commitment in Communities
21 Hours per week (days negotiable - 9am - 5pm, may include weekend work as
part of the three days)
NJC 3 pt 15 £9,032 (pro rata)
The role involves providing comprehensive support to the Quality Living
Scheme project and Project Manager.
The closing date is the 28th of August, interviews to be held on the 3rd of
September.
CV's are acceptable to the address below or via
mailto:qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk Claudia Validum, Project Manager, The
Quality Living Scheme, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme,
Manchester, M15 5BP 0161 232 9781 / 07980 762780
5.4 Zest - Hub Co-ordinator - Manchester City Council
Current salary - £26,187 - £28,221 18 month fixed term contract
Ref: NB50328866/11
New East Manchester is at the forefront of a major development programme
responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of physical, social and
economic issues within the area. An exciting vision has been developed to
deliver this pace of change and build on existing successes. New East
Manchester, in partnership with Zest, (North and East Manchester's Healthy
Living Network) is looking to recruit a Healthy Living Hub Co-ordinator.
Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment
Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank
Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. 0161 234 3077.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161
953 2785.
Apply online: www.manchester.gov.uk
Closing date: 27 Aug 2007
5.5 Part Time Worker - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
Salary: £19,181 to £20,669 (initially funded until March 2008)
20 hours per week
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
Delivery includes a range of outdoor education including kayaking, canoeing,
mountain biking, hiking, and a wide range of youth work methods.
A successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential. Outdoor qualifications, such as qualifications in
hiking, climbing, kayaking or mountain biking, would be desirable but are
not essential.
The successful applicant must have a full clean drivers licence, and the
post will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check prior to the
beginning of the post.
Please contact the Discus office on 0161 223 3568 to have an application
pack sent out to you.
The closing date for all applications is 28th August.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
Monday, 13 August 2007
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 10th August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
1.2 Transport Pool Meeting
The next pool meeting is on Tuesday the 14th August, 1pm - 2:30pm at GMPTE
Online, Piccadilly.
The focus will be on the draft local transport bill, there is a lot in this
that will impact on / affect the feasibility of the TIF bid. It is available
to download here: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/localtransportbill/
The consultation is running until September, the questions they are asking
are listed here:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/localtransportbill/consultationdoc?
page=11#a1036
For more information please contact Bill Harrop
mailto:transport@transportpool.co.uk
1.3 CN4M Communications Working
The CN4M Communications Working Group is an online working group. If you
would like to be involved in the online Communications Working Group that
focuses on some of the topics listed below please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or call 0161 234 2920.
Promoting the work of CN4M
Making CN4M easier to understand
Information management
Induction and buddying system
1.4 Online Directory of Voluntary and Community Groups in Manchester
CN4M and the Scarman Trust Manchester are continuing to work in partnership
developing the online directory of voluntary and community groups in
Manchester.
If your group's details aren't registered on the directory please follow the
link below and register your groups details free!
http://www.thescarmantrustmanchester.org/index.php/Section47.html
2.0 Training
2.1 Creating Local Solutions - One-day Seminars
A series of one-day seminars for individuals and organisations introducing
permaculture to improve our well-being and secure our future:
• Climate Change, Peak Oil and Permaculture - Tues Sep 4th
• Food, Neighbourhoods and Permaculture - Tues Sep 11th
• Healthy Communities, Organisations and Permaculture - Tues Sep 18th
Permaculture is based on observing and learning from nature, and using this
knowledge in whatever we do. This might be creating homes, communities,
allotments, reports, woodlands, businesses or anything at all. Permaculture
is essentially about creating beneficial relationships, and its application
is only limited by our imagination.
For more details or to book a place, please visit the website
www.creativelocalsolutions.co.uk/
Email mailto:Helen@CreativeLocalSolutions.co.uk or call 07982 165 793
For more information on permaculture in Manchester and the rest of the
world, visit http://manchesterpermaculture.net/ web site.
2.2 Fundraising Workshops for Voluntary & Community Groups
Are you new to fundraising?
Do you know what makes a good application and how to access funds?
Do you work with community groups to help them access funding?
If so, are you interested in learning how to complete application forms,
understand what the funder is looking for, understanding criteria , where to
access fund's and much more to improve your fundraising skills.
Fundraising workshops are now available to members of voluntary and
community groups and those working in the field of community development.
For further information contact Gary Loftus on 07791728969 or
mailto:gloftus17@hotmail.com
3.0 Events
3.1 Open Spaces Event - Saturday 15th September
This event is about the protection, preservation and use of open spaces in
Manchester. These could range from recognised open spaces such as parks, to
school playing fields to those informal green spaces that may suddenly
disappear, for example by being built on as there is nothing in place to
protect them.
This event will involve a mix of policy and practical activities. For
example there may be something around how community groups can engage with
the Council to protect open spaces and any planning issues in relation to
this.
For more information please contact Tricia Jones, Network Co-ordinator
Environment Network for Manchester Tel: 0161 273 1736
3.2 Respect Working Group
Monday 10th September 10:30am - 12pm at the Friends Meeting House.
Each meeting concentrates on a different Respect theme e.g. PCSO's, funding,
signposting, Safer Neighbourhoods etc. and helps local people gain a better
understanding of how the RESPECT Agenda works across the city. The CSN
RESPECT Working Group can be used to address weaknesses in the system and
ultimately help improve crime and disorder structures. The meetings are
accessible to all VCS groups throughout the city and as such, are an
excellent platform for gathering reliable anecdotal public opinion.
Lunch/ refreshments provided. As usual, this is a booking only event and
numbers are limited to 30 (voluntary and community sector ONLY) on a
first-come first-served basis.
If you wish to attend, please email your confirmation to
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
3.3 Risk and Resilience - One day conference
A one day conference on issues and practice related to Mental Health and
LGBT Young People
The event is for community workers, youth workers, other related
professionals and interested young people.
The event will take place on Wednesday, 31st October 2007 from 10.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m.
For more information contact: Ian Trafford at 42nd Street, 2nd Floor Swan
Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW Tel: 0161 832 0169; Fax: 0161
839 5424; mailto:ian.trafford@fortysecondstreet.org.uk
3.4 Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities - Bid Writing and
Partnership Development Day
Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) have organised a
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities - Bid Writing and Partnership
Development Day that will take place on Tuesday 14th August from 9.30am -
3.00pm.
The event will take place at The Waterloo Centre, 389 Waterloo Road,
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AB and will include sessions on:
The VCS contribution to the City Strategy
Using NLDC funding to develop co-ordinated VCS Strategies around funding
bids, engagement, client tracking and project management - Gurnam Singh (CS
Plus/LSEN)
Building strong partnerships and writing successful bids
Developing innovative models of engagement, delivery and progression with
embedded mentoring and IAG support key ingredients of a successful
partnership
For more information contact Walt Crowson mailto:walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
4.0 Information
4.1 Office space available - Northern Quarter
Office space for up to 5 people, sharing with two other voluntary
organisations in a charming Victorian building in the Northern Quarter.
£200/person/month 4th floor accommodation, including tea/coffee making,
lift, office cleaning, secure alarm, and original period features. We can
also offer access to our broadband connection. We are able to offer a
self-contained room for 4 people, and/or individual office space on a
per/person rate.
Please call David Jane or Lee at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661.
4.2 Women's National Commission Consultation
As you may know, Harriet Harman, the new Minister for Women has recently
announced her priorities. The Minister is keen for you to give your views on
whether you agree that these priorities form the right approach and how best
they can be advanced. A consultation document published on 17th July sets
out the wider context.
'Priorities for the Ministers for Women
http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm71/7183/7183.asp
An online consultation is available on the Women's National Commission's
website www.thewnc.org.uk
The online consultation will end on 14th September 2007 and the WNC will be
collating the findings and presenting them to the Minister at the end of
September.
4.3 Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst Community Portal Relaunch
On community portals you can add your own events, training courses,
conferences and jobs to the site. And you can join in the discussion
forums.
Check out the site at www.mpaccn.info and let them know what you think about
the site in their discussion forum.
If you would like more information about the community portal please contact
Jane Taylor Tel: 0161 230 1430 mailto:jane@mcin.net
4.3 Could you use the help of tomorrow's business leaders today?
Students on the Manchester University Business School MBA programme are
offering their skills free of charge to community groups in the Greater
Manchester area, in order to broaden and develop their own business
experience.
Your organisation could benefit! We are now looking for another 20 projects.
Groups of around 8 students will give up to 50 hours support each over a 6
month period beginning in October 2007.
These must be community or voluntary projects which could provide students
with an opportunity to use and develop their business skills. These could
include:
Event Management * Capacity Building * Marketing and PR * Research *
Business Planning *
Details of you project outline must be submitted by: Friday 31 August 2007
Don't Miss Out-Apply Now! For more information contact Gemma Hall 0161 233
7767 mailto:gemma.hall@bitc.org.uk
www.bitc.org.uk
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Part Time Youth/ Outdoor Activities Worker - Burnage Multi-Agency Group
(BMAG)
JNC Level 2 pt. 6 £24,048 ( Pro Rata) for 28 hours per week
BMAG is a small youth & community project based in Burnage, South
Manchester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time youth /
Outdoor activities worker to help deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and
other outdoor activities to young people aged 13 to 19 years old. The
successful candidate will have a background in youth work or possibly sports
coaching with a JNC qualification or equivalent.
An application form can be obtained from BMAG by sending an A4 self
addressed envelope with a large stamp to:
The Project Manager, Burnage Multi-Agency Group, 345 Burnage Lane, Burnage,
Manchester M19 1EW Tel.0161 431 0797
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday August 31st. 2007
Interviews: Monday September 10th 2007
5.2 Development Officer Scarman Trust
22.5 hours per week £18K - £20K pro rata (initial contract to the end of
July 2008)
Scarman Trust Manchester has a vacancy for a development worker.
Main tasks will be to provide information and support to new and existing
groups across the city of Manchester with main responsibility for the East
of the City. The successful candidate will have relevant experience (paid or
unpaid) of working in the community voluntary sector.
For an informal chat about this position and to request an application pack,
ring Peter MacDonagh on 0161 839 2613
5.3 Project Assistant Commitment in Communities
21 Hours per week (days negotiable - 9am-5pm, may include weekend work as
part of the three days)
NJC 3 pt 15 £9,032 (pro rata)
The role involves providing comprehensive support to the Quality Living
Scheme project and Project Manager.
The closing date is the 28th of August, interviews to be held on the 3rd of
September.
CV's are acceptable to the address below or via
mailto:qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk Claudia Validum, Project Manager, The
Quality Living Scheme, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme,
Manchester, M15 5BP 0161 232 9781/07980 762780
5.4 Zest - Hub Co-ordinator - Manchester City Council
Current salary - £26,187 - £28,221 18 month fixed term contract
Ref: NB50328866/11
New East Manchester is at the forefront of a major development programme
responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of physical, social and
economic issues within the area. An exciting vision has been developed to
deliver this pace of change and build on existing successes. New East
Manchester, in partnership with Zest, (North and East Manchester's Healthy
Living Network) is looking to recruit a Healthy Living Hub Co-ordinator.
Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment
Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank
Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. 0161 234 3077.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161
953 2785.
Apply online: www.manchester/gov.uk
Closing date: 27 Aug 2007
5.5 Project Officers Faiths4Change
People in partnership working for the social, economic & spiritual
regeneration of local environments is looking to recruit
4 Project Officers (1 post each based in Liverpool, Burnley, Preston &
Manchester)
£21,892 - 35 hours per week Funding has been secured until July 2010
Faiths4Change incorporating Operation EDEN is an exciting new multi-faith
community transformation project enabling people to work together, gaining
skills and improving their local environments across England's North West.
It is supported by faith communities with funding from the North West
Development Agency, the Environment Agency and other partners and builds on
the successful pilot project Operation EDEN.
For an Application Pack, please contact: Marjorie Griffin, Administrator,
Faiths4Change, St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool L1 7BY or
mailto:faiths4change@liverpool.anglican.org. For an informal discussion,
please call Annie Merry, Director, 0151 705 2162.
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd August 2007
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN – 10th August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
1.2 Transport Pool Meeting
The next pool meeting is on Tuesday the 14th August, 1pm - 2:30pm at GMPTE
Online, Piccadilly.
The focus will be on the draft local transport bill, there is a lot in this
that will impact on / affect the feasibility of the TIF bid. It is available
to download here: http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/localtransportbill/
The consultation is running until September, the questions they are asking
are listed here:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/localtransportbill/consultationdoc?
page=11#a1036
For more information please contact Bill Harrop
mailto:transport@transportpool.co.uk
1.3 CN4M Communications Working
The CN4M Communications Working Group is an online working group. If you
would like to be involved in the online Communications Working Group that
focuses on some of the topics listed below please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or call 0161 234 2920.
Promoting the work of CN4M
Making CN4M easier to understand
Information management
Induction and buddying system
1.4 Online Directory of Voluntary and Community Groups in Manchester
CN4M and the Scarman Trust Manchester are continuing to work in partnership
developing the online directory of voluntary and community groups in
Manchester.
If your group's details aren't registered on the directory please follow the
link below and register your groups details free!
http://www.thescarmantrustmanchester.org/index.php/Section47.html
2.0 Training
2.1 Creating Local Solutions - One-day Seminars
A series of one-day seminars for individuals and organisations introducing
permaculture to improve our well-being and secure our future:
• Climate Change, Peak Oil and Permaculture - Tues Sep 4th
• Food, Neighbourhoods and Permaculture - Tues Sep 11th
• Healthy Communities, Organisations and Permaculture - Tues Sep 18th
Permaculture is based on observing and learning from nature, and using this
knowledge in whatever we do. This might be creating homes, communities,
allotments, reports, woodlands, businesses or anything at all. Permaculture
is essentially about creating beneficial relationships, and its application
is only limited by our imagination.
For more details or to book a place, please visit the website
www.creativelocalsolutions.co.uk/
Email mailto:Helen@CreativeLocalSolutions.co.uk or call 07982 165 793
For more information on permaculture in Manchester and the rest of the
world, visit http://manchesterpermaculture.net/ web site.
2.2 Fundraising Workshops for Voluntary & Community Groups
Are you new to fundraising?
Do you know what makes a good application and how to access funds?
Do you work with community groups to help them access funding?
If so, are you interested in learning how to complete application forms,
understand what the funder is looking for, understanding criteria , where to
access fund's and much more to improve your fundraising skills.
Fundraising workshops are now available to members of voluntary and
community groups and those working in the field of community development.
For further information contact Gary Loftus on 07791728969 or
mailto:gloftus17@hotmail.com
3.0 Events
3.1 Open Spaces Event - Saturday 15th September
This event is about the protection, preservation and use of open spaces in
Manchester. These could range from recognised open spaces such as parks, to
school playing fields to those informal green spaces that may suddenly
disappear, for example by being built on as there is nothing in place to
protect them.
This event will involve a mix of policy and practical activities. For
example there may be something around how community groups can engage with
the Council to protect open spaces and any planning issues in relation to
this.
For more information please contact Tricia Jones, Network Co-ordinator
Environment Network for Manchester Tel: 0161 273 1736
3.2 Respect Working Group
Monday 10th September 10:30am - 12pm at the Friends Meeting House.
Each meeting concentrates on a different Respect theme e.g. PCSO's, funding,
signposting, Safer Neighbourhoods etc. and helps local people gain a better
understanding of how the RESPECT Agenda works across the city. The CSN
RESPECT Working Group can be used to address weaknesses in the system and
ultimately help improve crime and disorder structures. The meetings are
accessible to all VCS groups throughout the city and as such, are an
excellent platform for gathering reliable anecdotal public opinion.
Lunch/ refreshments provided. As usual, this is a booking only event and
numbers are limited to 30 (voluntary and community sector ONLY) on a
first-come first-served basis.
If you wish to attend, please email your confirmation to
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
3.3 Risk and Resilience - One day conference
A one day conference on issues and practice related to Mental Health and
LGBT Young People
The event is for community workers, youth workers, other related
professionals and interested young people.
The event will take place on Wednesday, 31st October 2007 from 10.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m.
For more information contact: Ian Trafford at 42nd Street, 2nd Floor Swan
Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW Tel: 0161 832 0169; Fax: 0161
839 5424; mailto:ian.trafford@fortysecondstreet.org.uk
3.4 Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities - Bid Writing and
Partnership Development Day
Learning, Skills and Employment Network (LSEN) have organised a
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities - Bid Writing and Partnership
Development Day that will take place on Tuesday 14th August from 9.30am -
3.00pm.
The event will take place at The Waterloo Centre, 389 Waterloo Road,
Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AB and will include sessions on:
The VCS contribution to the City Strategy
Using NLDC funding to develop co-ordinated VCS Strategies around funding
bids, engagement, client tracking and project management - Gurnam Singh (CS
Plus/LSEN)
Building strong partnerships and writing successful bids
Developing innovative models of engagement, delivery and progression with
embedded mentoring and IAG support key ingredients of a successful
partnership
For more information contact Walt Crowson mailto:walt.crowson@ntlworld.com
4.0 Information
4.1 Office space available - Northern Quarter
Office space for up to 5 people, sharing with two other voluntary
organisations in a charming Victorian building in the Northern Quarter.
£200/person/month 4th floor accommodation, including tea/coffee making,
lift, office cleaning, secure alarm, and original period features. We can
also offer access to our broadband connection. We are able to offer a
self-contained room for 4 people, and/or individual office space on a
per/person rate.
Please call David Jane or Lee at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661.
4.2 Women's National Commission Consultation
As you may know, Harriet Harman, the new Minister for Women has recently
announced her priorities. The Minister is keen for you to give your views on
whether you agree that these priorities form the right approach and how best
they can be advanced. A consultation document published on 17th July sets
out the wider context.
'Priorities for the Ministers for Women
http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm71/7183/7183.asp
An online consultation is available on the Women's National Commission's
website www.thewnc.org.uk
The online consultation will end on 14th September 2007 and the WNC will be
collating the findings and presenting them to the Minister at the end of
September.
4.3 Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst Community Portal Relaunch
On community portals you can add your own events, training courses,
conferences and jobs to the site. And you can join in the discussion
forums.
Check out the site at www.mpaccn.info and let them know what you think about
the site in their discussion forum.
If you would like more information about the community portal please contact
Jane Taylor Tel: 0161 230 1430 mailto:jane@mcin.net
4.3 Could you use the help of tomorrow's business leaders today?
Students on the Manchester University Business School MBA programme are
offering their skills free of charge to community groups in the Greater
Manchester area, in order to broaden and develop their own business
experience.
Your organisation could benefit! We are now looking for another 20 projects.
Groups of around 8 students will give up to 50 hours support each over a 6
month period beginning in October 2007.
These must be community or voluntary projects which could provide students
with an opportunity to use and develop their business skills. These could
include:
Event Management * Capacity Building * Marketing and PR * Research *
Business Planning *
Details of you project outline must be submitted by: Friday 31 August 2007
Don't Miss Out-Apply Now! For more information contact Gemma Hall 0161 233
7767 mailto:gemma.hall@bitc.org.uk
www.bitc.org.uk
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Part Time Youth/ Outdoor Activities Worker - Burnage Multi-Agency Group
(BMAG)
JNC Level 2 pt. 6 £24,048 ( Pro Rata) for 28 hours per week
BMAG is a small youth & community project based in Burnage, South
Manchester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time youth /
Outdoor activities worker to help deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and
other outdoor activities to young people aged 13 to 19 years old. The
successful candidate will have a background in youth work or possibly sports
coaching with a JNC qualification or equivalent.
An application form can be obtained from BMAG by sending an A4 self
addressed envelope with a large stamp to:
The Project Manager, Burnage Multi-Agency Group, 345 Burnage Lane, Burnage,
Manchester M19 1EW Tel.0161 431 0797
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday August 31st. 2007
Interviews: Monday September 10th 2007
5.2 Development Officer Scarman Trust
22.5 hours per week £18K - £20K pro rata (initial contract to the end of
July 2008)
Scarman Trust Manchester has a vacancy for a development worker.
Main tasks will be to provide information and support to new and existing
groups across the city of Manchester with main responsibility for the East
of the City. The successful candidate will have relevant experience (paid or
unpaid) of working in the community voluntary sector.
For an informal chat about this position and to request an application pack,
ring Peter MacDonagh on 0161 839 2613
5.3 Project Assistant Commitment in Communities
21 Hours per week (days negotiable - 9am-5pm, may include weekend work as
part of the three days)
NJC 3 pt 15 £9,032 (pro rata)
The role involves providing comprehensive support to the Quality Living
Scheme project and Project Manager.
The closing date is the 28th of August, interviews to be held on the 3rd of
September.
CV's are acceptable to the address below or via
mailto:qualityliving@c-i-c.org.uk Claudia Validum, Project Manager, The
Quality Living Scheme, Wesley Enterprise Centre, Royce Rd, Hulme,
Manchester, M15 5BP 0161 232 9781/07980 762780
5.4 Zest - Hub Co-ordinator - Manchester City Council
Current salary - £26,187 - £28,221 18 month fixed term contract
Ref: NB50328866/11
New East Manchester is at the forefront of a major development programme
responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of physical, social and
economic issues within the area. An exciting vision has been developed to
deliver this pace of change and build on existing successes. New East
Manchester, in partnership with Zest, (North and East Manchester's Healthy
Living Network) is looking to recruit a Healthy Living Hub Co-ordinator.
Application forms and further details are available from: Recruitment
Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre, Pink Bank
Lane, Manchester M12 5GL. 0161 234 3077.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161
953 2785.
Apply online: www.manchester/gov.uk
Closing date: 27 Aug 2007
5.5 Project Officers Faiths4Change
People in partnership working for the social, economic & spiritual
regeneration of local environments is looking to recruit
4 Project Officers (1 post each based in Liverpool, Burnley, Preston &
Manchester)
£21,892 - 35 hours per week Funding has been secured until July 2010
Faiths4Change incorporating Operation EDEN is an exciting new multi-faith
community transformation project enabling people to work together, gaining
skills and improving their local environments across England's North West.
It is supported by faith communities with funding from the North West
Development Agency, the Environment Agency and other partners and builds on
the successful pilot project Operation EDEN.
For an Application Pack, please contact: Marjorie Griffin, Administrator,
Faiths4Change, St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool L1 7BY or
mailto:faiths4change@liverpool.anglican.org. For an informal discussion,
please call Annie Merry, Director, 0151 705 2162.
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd August 2007
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
Thursday, 9 August 2007
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 3rd August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants Tender
CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.
Deadline for submissions is Monday 6th August 12pm.
For a copy of the tender specifications please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net
1.2 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
1.3 CN4M Strategy Group Meeting 7th August - Cancelled
Please note the next CN4M Strategy Group meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th
August has been cancelled.
The next Strategy Group meeting will be on Tuesday 18th September.
If you have any queries about the meeting please contact the CN4M core team
on 0161 234 2916.
2.0 Training
2.1 Offender Learning and Skills - Free training sessions for staff and
volunteers
Work in adult education, training or support work?
Want to learn more about the needs of offenders?
Want more background on the criminal justice system?
Interested in meeting other practitioners?
This free half day course is an opportunity to find out more about working
with offenders in the community in the context of education and skills. The
course is run by NEARIS, a charity which specialises in education for
offenders and other disadvantaged adults in Greater Manchester. The course
will cover: background on the criminal justice system; managing risk; models
of change and motivation.
Tue 25 September 2007- 9.30-12.30 - Manchester
Wed 3 October 2007 - 1.30-4.30 - Bolton
Thu 25 October 2007 - 1.30-4.30 - Manchester
Tue 27 November 2007 - 9.30-12.30 - Manchester
Manchester venue: Swan Buildings, 20 Swan St, Manchester. M4 5JW
Bolton venue: 16 Wood St, Bolton, BL1 1DY.
The course is free but places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Please send booking details to Lee Fogarty at NEARIS, 4th Floor, Swan
Buildings, 20 Swan St, Manchester. M4 5JW Tel 0161 834 1661, Fax 0161 834
0041, mailto:lee@nearis.com
2.2 Fundraising Workshops for Voluntary & Community Groups
Are you new to fundraising?
Do you know what makes a good application and how to access funds?
Do you work with community groups to help them access funding?
If so, are you interested in learning how to complete application forms,
understand what the funder is looking for, understanding criteria , where to
access fund's and much more to improve your fundraising skills.
Fundraising workshops are now available to members of voluntary and
community groups and those working in the field of community development.
For further information contact Gary Loftus on 07791728969 or
mailto:gloftus17@hotmail.com
2.3 Creating Local Solutions
A series of one-day seminars for individuals and organisations introducing
permaculture to improve our well-being and secure our future:
• Climate Change, Peak Oil and Permaculture - Tues Sep 4th
• Food, Neighbourhoods and Permaculture - Tues Sep 11th
• Healthy Communities, Organisations and Permaculture - Tues Sep 18th
Permaculture is based on observing and learning from nature, and using this
knowledge in whatever we do. This might be creating homes, communities,
allotments, reports, woodlands, businesses or anything at all. Permaculture
is essentially about creating beneficial relationships, and its application
is only limited by our imagination.
Each morning will feature a succinct introduction to permaculture, giving
you some tools and techniques that you can use immediately to benefit your
life and work.
The afternoons will be themed, looking at what permaculture has to offer in
relation to broader issues.
The seminars will take place in the 'Relaxation room' at 93 Church Lane,
Harpurhey, a 'well-being' centre managed by Manchester Mental Health and
Social Care Trust. We will be using the centre and its grounds as a focus
for practical design exercises during each day. Sessions will run from
10.00 - 4.00, with lunch from 12.30 to 1.30.
The full day includes a healthy, delicious lunch prepared by service users
at the centre.
The introduction to permaculture will be repeated each morning, so if you
are interested in more than one of the afternoon themes, it will not be
necessary to attend the morning each time.
For more details or to book a place, please visit the
http://www.creativelocalsolutions.co.uk/ web site or
mailto:Helen@CreativeLocalSolutions.co.uk
3.0 Events
3.1 Network East - Community Media Event
The event will take place on Wednesday 8th August from 2pm - 4pm at the Mill
St Venture Centre.
There will be information sessions from ALL fm, LearnNet and Community
Reporters. For more information about the event please call 0161 231 6357 or
mailto:nasir@eastmanchestercommunity.net.
Please note this event is for East Manchester residents only.
3.2 Respect Working Group
Monday 10th September 10:30am - 12pm at the Friends Meeting House.
*BACKGROUND* The Community Safety Network (CSN) is recognised as the
voluntary sector arm of the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and has
been operational since 2002. There are currently 1,400 members of the
Community Safety Network across the city.
Since the 15th February this year, the CSN has been holding regular RESPECT
Meetings with an average attendance of 30 from the local community, and a
keynote speaker from the CDRP. The purpose of the RESPECT group is to enable
a two-way communication process between the vol/com sector and CDRP
partners; essentially:
. Informing local communities of various partnership structures and
operations
. Ensuring that local concerns and suggestions are being fed-back at a
decision-making level
Each meeting concentrates on a different Respect theme e.g. PCSO's, funding,
signposting, Safer Neighbourhoods etc. and helps local people gain a better
understanding of how the RESPECT Agenda works across the city. The CSN
RESPECT Working Group can be used to address weaknesses in the system and
ultimately help improve crime and disorder structures. The meetings are
accessible to all VCS groups throughout the city and as such, are an
excellent platform for gathering reliable anecdotal public opinion.
Lunch/ refreshments provided. As usual, this is a booking only event and
numbers are limited to 30
(voluntary and community sector ONLY) on a first-come first-served basis.
If you wish to attend, please email your confirmation to
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
3.3 Multi Agency Forum (MAF) Meeting
The Next Multi Agency Forum (MAF) Meeting is taking place at The Friends
Meeting House, Mount Street (behind Manchester Central Library), Tuesday
11th September 2007 9.30 am - 2.30pm
The Multi Agency Forum (MAF) is a networking, planning and
information-sharing event organised every three months by the MARIM team.
At each MAF meeting there are workshops, breakout groups or networking
events organised by people working in different areas such as health,
housing, community support or immigration.
The event is free but places must be booked. To book your place pleas
contact Elaine Dunn mailto:elaine.dunne@manchester.gov.uk
3.4 Bury Neuro Support Meeting
The next neuro support meeting will be taking place on Thursday 9th August
from 4pm - 6pm at Bury Parish Church Hall.
The meeting is for you if you have a neurological condition or injury or if
you care for someone who has.
Transport is available to the meetings. For more information contact Yvonne
or Stephanie on 0161 707 2129
4.0 Information
4.1 Office space available - Northern Quarter
Office space for up to 5 people, sharing with two other voluntary
organisations in a charming Victorian building in the Northern Quarter.
£200/person/month. 4th floor accommodation, including tea/coffee making,
lift, office cleaning, secure alarm, and original period features. We can
also offer access to our broadband connection. We are able to offer a
self-contained room for 4 people, and/or individual office space on a
per/person rate.
Please call David Jane or Lee at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661.
4.2 Don't Dump Donate
Don't Dump Donate is a warehouse type retail shop on Ivy Street off Moston
lane.
Don't Dump Donate offer good conditioned second hand furniture cheaply to
families in need, they accept any form of grant payment (Social Services),
although they're not a Charity, they seem to be offering a much needed
service direct to our community
Contact details are Tel 01706 719696 ( transferred to Craig's mobile at no
additional cost to the caller), but they open Monday to Saturday 10 till 2pm
www.dontdumpdonate.co.uk
4.3 Women's Electronic Village Hall The Northern Quarter
Office Space from £250.00 per month - Meeting Rooms from only £40.00 per day
Fully Accessible Building with crèche facilities for Hire and PC & Mac
Suites
For more information contact the Admin Team on 0161 833 8800
5.0 Jobs
5.1 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager - Extended closing date
Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.
Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net
Closing date is Friday 10th August 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.
5.2 CN4M Part Time Administrator - Extended closing date
Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.
Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net
Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.
5.3 Part Time Youth/ Outdoor Activities Worker - Burnage Multi-Agency Group
(BMAG)
JNC Level 2 pt. 6 £24,048 ( Pro Rata) for 28 hours per week
BMAG is a small youth & community project based in Burnage, South
Manchester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time youth /
Outdoor activities worker to help deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and
other outdoor activities to young people aged 13 to 19 years old. The
successful candidate will have a background in youth work or possibly sports
coaching with a JNC qualification or equivalent.
An application form can be obtained from BMAG by sending an A4 self
addressed envelope with a large stamp to:
The Project Manager, Burnage Multi-Agency Group, 345 Burnage Lane, Burnage,
Manchester M19 1EW Tel.0161 431 0797
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday August 31st. 2007
Interviews: Monday September 10th 2007
5.4 Part Time Worker for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
£19,181 to £20,669 and is initially funded until March 2008
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
The Discus Project deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award across Greater
Manchester in a range of projects, to disaffected young people, including
Youth Inclusion Projects, E2E projects, complementary education projects,
schools and through an Open Award Centre.
Delivery includes a range of outdoor education including kayaking, canoeing,
mountain biking, hiking, and a wide range of youth work methods. A
successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential.
The successful applicant must have a full clean drivers licence, and the
post will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check prior to the
beginning of the post.
Please contact the Discus office on 0161 223 3568 to have an application
pack sent out to you. The closing date for all applications is 10th August.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN – 3rd August 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants Tender
CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.
Deadline for submissions is Monday 6th August 12pm.
For a copy of the tender specifications please contact Cath Taylor
mailto:catht@cn4m.net
1.2 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
1.3 CN4M Strategy Group Meeting 7th August - Cancelled
Please note the next CN4M Strategy Group meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th
August has been cancelled.
The next Strategy Group meeting will be on Tuesday 18th September.
If you have any queries about the meeting please contact the CN4M core team
on 0161 234 2916.
2.0 Training
2.1 Offender Learning and Skills - Free training sessions for staff and
volunteers
Work in adult education, training or support work?
Want to learn more about the needs of offenders?
Want more background on the criminal justice system?
Interested in meeting other practitioners?
This free half day course is an opportunity to find out more about working
with offenders in the community in the context of education and skills. The
course is run by NEARIS, a charity which specialises in education for
offenders and other disadvantaged adults in Greater Manchester. The course
will cover: background on the criminal justice system; managing risk; models
of change and motivation.
Tue 25 September 2007- 9.30-12.30 - Manchester
Wed 3 October 2007 - 1.30-4.30 - Bolton
Thu 25 October 2007 - 1.30-4.30 - Manchester
Tue 27 November 2007 - 9.30-12.30 - Manchester
Manchester venue: Swan Buildings, 20 Swan St, Manchester. M4 5JW
Bolton venue: 16 Wood St, Bolton, BL1 1DY.
The course is free but places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Please send booking details to Lee Fogarty at NEARIS, 4th Floor, Swan
Buildings, 20 Swan St, Manchester. M4 5JW Tel 0161 834 1661, Fax 0161 834
0041, mailto:lee@nearis.com
2.2 Fundraising Workshops for Voluntary & Community Groups
Are you new to fundraising?
Do you know what makes a good application and how to access funds?
Do you work with community groups to help them access funding?
If so, are you interested in learning how to complete application forms,
understand what the funder is looking for, understanding criteria , where to
access fund's and much more to improve your fundraising skills.
Fundraising workshops are now available to members of voluntary and
community groups and those working in the field of community development.
For further information contact Gary Loftus on 07791728969 or
mailto:gloftus17@hotmail.com
2.3 Creating Local Solutions
A series of one-day seminars for individuals and organisations introducing
permaculture to improve our well-being and secure our future:
• Climate Change, Peak Oil and Permaculture - Tues Sep 4th
• Food, Neighbourhoods and Permaculture - Tues Sep 11th
• Healthy Communities, Organisations and Permaculture - Tues Sep 18th
Permaculture is based on observing and learning from nature, and using this
knowledge in whatever we do. This might be creating homes, communities,
allotments, reports, woodlands, businesses or anything at all. Permaculture
is essentially about creating beneficial relationships, and its application
is only limited by our imagination.
Each morning will feature a succinct introduction to permaculture, giving
you some tools and techniques that you can use immediately to benefit your
life and work.
The afternoons will be themed, looking at what permaculture has to offer in
relation to broader issues.
The seminars will take place in the 'Relaxation room' at 93 Church Lane,
Harpurhey, a 'well-being' centre managed by Manchester Mental Health and
Social Care Trust. We will be using the centre and its grounds as a focus
for practical design exercises during each day. Sessions will run from
10.00 - 4.00, with lunch from 12.30 to 1.30.
The full day includes a healthy, delicious lunch prepared by service users
at the centre.
The introduction to permaculture will be repeated each morning, so if you
are interested in more than one of the afternoon themes, it will not be
necessary to attend the morning each time.
For more details or to book a place, please visit the
http://www.creativelocalsolutions.co.uk/ web site or
mailto:Helen@CreativeLocalSolutions.co.uk
3.0 Events
3.1 Network East - Community Media Event
The event will take place on Wednesday 8th August from 2pm - 4pm at the Mill
St Venture Centre.
There will be information sessions from ALL fm, LearnNet and Community
Reporters. For more information about the event please call 0161 231 6357 or
mailto:nasir@eastmanchestercommunity.net.
Please note this event is for East Manchester residents only.
3.2 Respect Working Group
Monday 10th September 10:30am - 12pm at the Friends Meeting House.
*BACKGROUND* The Community Safety Network (CSN) is recognised as the
voluntary sector arm of the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and has
been operational since 2002. There are currently 1,400 members of the
Community Safety Network across the city.
Since the 15th February this year, the CSN has been holding regular RESPECT
Meetings with an average attendance of 30 from the local community, and a
keynote speaker from the CDRP. The purpose of the RESPECT group is to enable
a two-way communication process between the vol/com sector and CDRP
partners; essentially:
. Informing local communities of various partnership structures and
operations
. Ensuring that local concerns and suggestions are being fed-back at a
decision-making level
Each meeting concentrates on a different Respect theme e.g. PCSO's, funding,
signposting, Safer Neighbourhoods etc. and helps local people gain a better
understanding of how the RESPECT Agenda works across the city. The CSN
RESPECT Working Group can be used to address weaknesses in the system and
ultimately help improve crime and disorder structures. The meetings are
accessible to all VCS groups throughout the city and as such, are an
excellent platform for gathering reliable anecdotal public opinion.
Lunch/ refreshments provided. As usual, this is a booking only event and
numbers are limited to 30
(voluntary and community sector ONLY) on a first-come first-served basis.
If you wish to attend, please email your confirmation to
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
3.3 Multi Agency Forum (MAF) Meeting
The Next Multi Agency Forum (MAF) Meeting is taking place at The Friends
Meeting House, Mount Street (behind Manchester Central Library), Tuesday
11th September 2007 9.30 am - 2.30pm
The Multi Agency Forum (MAF) is a networking, planning and
information-sharing event organised every three months by the MARIM team.
At each MAF meeting there are workshops, breakout groups or networking
events organised by people working in different areas such as health,
housing, community support or immigration.
The event is free but places must be booked. To book your place pleas
contact Elaine Dunn mailto:elaine.dunne@manchester.gov.uk
3.4 Bury Neuro Support Meeting
The next neuro support meeting will be taking place on Thursday 9th August
from 4pm - 6pm at Bury Parish Church Hall.
The meeting is for you if you have a neurological condition or injury or if
you care for someone who has.
Transport is available to the meetings. For more information contact Yvonne
or Stephanie on 0161 707 2129
4.0 Information
4.1 Office space available - Northern Quarter
Office space for up to 5 people, sharing with two other voluntary
organisations in a charming Victorian building in the Northern Quarter.
£200/person/month. 4th floor accommodation, including tea/coffee making,
lift, office cleaning, secure alarm, and original period features. We can
also offer access to our broadband connection. We are able to offer a
self-contained room for 4 people, and/or individual office space on a
per/person rate.
Please call David Jane or Lee at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661.
4.2 Don't Dump Donate
Don't Dump Donate is a warehouse type retail shop on Ivy Street off Moston
lane.
Don't Dump Donate offer good conditioned second hand furniture cheaply to
families in need, they accept any form of grant payment (Social Services),
although they're not a Charity, they seem to be offering a much needed
service direct to our community
Contact details are Tel 01706 719696 ( transferred to Craig's mobile at no
additional cost to the caller), but they open Monday to Saturday 10 till 2pm
www.dontdumpdonate.co.uk
4.3 Women's Electronic Village Hall The Northern Quarter
Office Space from £250.00 per month - Meeting Rooms from only £40.00 per day
Fully Accessible Building with crèche facilities for Hire and PC & Mac
Suites
For more information contact the Admin Team on 0161 833 8800
5.0 Jobs
5.1 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager - Extended closing date
Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.
Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net
Closing date is Friday 10th August 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.
5.2 CN4M Part Time Administrator - Extended closing date
Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.
Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net
Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.
5.3 Part Time Youth/ Outdoor Activities Worker - Burnage Multi-Agency Group
(BMAG)
JNC Level 2 pt. 6 £24,048 ( Pro Rata) for 28 hours per week
BMAG is a small youth & community project based in Burnage, South
Manchester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated part time youth /
Outdoor activities worker to help deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and
other outdoor activities to young people aged 13 to 19 years old. The
successful candidate will have a background in youth work or possibly sports
coaching with a JNC qualification or equivalent.
An application form can be obtained from BMAG by sending an A4 self
addressed envelope with a large stamp to:
The Project Manager, Burnage Multi-Agency Group, 345 Burnage Lane, Burnage,
Manchester M19 1EW Tel.0161 431 0797
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday August 31st. 2007
Interviews: Monday September 10th 2007
5.4 Part Time Worker for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
£19,181 to £20,669 and is initially funded until March 2008
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
The Discus Project deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award across Greater
Manchester in a range of projects, to disaffected young people, including
Youth Inclusion Projects, E2E projects, complementary education projects,
schools and through an Open Award Centre.
Delivery includes a range of outdoor education including kayaking, canoeing,
mountain biking, hiking, and a wide range of youth work methods. A
successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential.
The successful applicant must have a full clean drivers licence, and the
post will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check prior to the
beginning of the post.
Please contact the Discus office on 0161 223 3568 to have an application
pack sent out to you. The closing date for all applications is 10th August.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 27th July 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants Tender
CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.
Deadline for submissions is Monday 6th August 12pm.
For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232
1.2 New on the Knowledgebank!
New on the knowledgebank - Local Area Agreements and the Third Sector:
Public Service Delivery
This review by the National Audit Office examines whether Local Area
Agreements (LAAs), a new form of contract between central and local
government, are helping to promote better value for money in the way
government works with the third sector to deliver public services.
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=74&Itemid
=81
1.3 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
1.4 CN4M Strategy Group Meeting 7th August - Cancelled
Please note the next CN4M Strategy Group meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th
August has been cancelled.
The next Strategy Group meeting will be on Tuesday 18th September.
If you have any queries about the meeting please contact the CN4M core team
on 0161 234 2916.
2.0 Training
2.1 Inspiring Leaders Seminar Programme
MISPA (Manchester Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has designed an
exciting new learning programme for voluntary and community groups involved
in (or wanting to develop activities around) sport and / or physical
activity called, 'Inspiring Leaders'.
The Seminar Programme will help participants identify and develop their
leadership and management skills. It is suitable for both paid and
volunteer staff in roles such as: coordinators, managers, chief officers and
trustees.
Details can be downloaded from the following web page:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=233&Itemid=50
For further information please contact Helen Connor, Project Co-ordinator,
on mailto:h.connor@mmu.ac.uk or 07770 708533 / 0161 247 6020.
2.2 Offender Learning - Free training session for staff and volunteers
The training will take place in Manchester city centre on Thursday 2nd
August from 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Work in adult education or training?
Want to learn more about the needs of offenders?
Want more background on the criminal justice system?
Interested in meeting other practitioners?
This free half day course is an opportunity to find out more about working
with offenders in relation to learning and skills. The course is run by
NEARIS, a charity which specialises in education for offenders and other
disadvantaged adults in Greater Manchester.
The course is free but places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Phone Lee Fogarty at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661 to book a place, or
mailto:lee@nearis.com.
2.3 ACM Training
ACM training run a variety of training courses in Manchester for £99 plus
VAT per person, per day.
Courses run from 9.30am to 5pm and include workshops on workplace
communication and presentation skills, team building and group dynamics and
facilitating meetings.
For further information on the courses running in Manchester please visit
their website.
http://www.acmtraining.co.uk/rtaDatesvenues.asp
3.0 Events
3.1 Network East - Community Media Event
The event will take place on Wednesday 8th August from 2pm - 4pm at the Mill
St Venture Centre.
There will be information sessions from ALL fm, LearnNet and Community
Reporters. For more information about the event please call 0161 231 6357 or
mailto:nasir@eastmanchestercommunity.net.
Please note this event is for East Manchester residents only.
3.2 Charity Dinner in support of Victim Support & Witness Service
Victim Support & Witness Service is an independent national charity which
helps people cope with the effects of crime.
Every year they strive to raise funds for victims & witnesses affected by
crime and also to raise funds to train their volunteers.
On the 15th September 2007 they will be holding a Charity Dinner at the
Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Manchester.
To support this event or for further information please call 0845 456 8800
or mailto:info@victimsupport-citymcr.co.uk
4.0 Information
4.1 North West District Parenting and Family Support Programme Fund
Deadlines for the next rounds of funding is 5pm Monday 6th August 2007
For further details and to download an application form please visit:
www.4ct.org.uk
If you need advice or support to complete the application please contact
Jeff Burns on 0161 301 1412 mailto:jeffburns.4ct@btconnect.com
4.2 Start here
Start here is a partnership between Manchester Library and Information
Service and Manchester Adult Education Service.
Free, friendly advice and guidance to help people come off benefits and make
a start with work or training.
Call into any Manchester Library or visit www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries
4.3 Third Sector Review - Final Report
The final report of the Third Sector review can be found on the
knowledgebank by following the link below.
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=71&Itemid
=81
The report announces major new commitments to boost the sector and its
partnership with government, and sets out £515m funding over the next three
years. The report sets the framework for government working in partnership
with the sector for the next 10 years, and responds directly to the largest
ever public consultation with the sector.
The report outlines some important developments in the Government's approach
under three cross-cutting themes:
supporting a wider range of activities by the third sector, particularly
community action and campaigning
focusing more on investing in the long-term future of the third sector's
work
focusing more on improving local partnerships
4.4 The Charity Technology Exchange (CTX)
The Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) run by Charity Technology Trust,
distributes donated software including Microsoft titles and other technology
products to UK charities. A nominal administration fee is charged to cover
the programme costs. If you want to join the hundreds of charities across
the UK that have already benefited, click here to get started
www.ctxchange.org/getting_started
4.5 Manchester LINk Early Adopter Project
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill, is currently
moving through the parliamentary process, and proposes setting up Local
Involvement Networks (LINks) to replace the current system of Patient and
Public Involvement Forums in April 2008.
If you would like to help shape the Manchester LINk please view the
Information Sheet on the CN4M website for more details.
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=238&Itemid=35
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Part Time Youth Worker
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme is looking to hire a part time worker
for 20 hours per week.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
The Discus Project deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award across Greater
Manchester in a range of projects, to disaffected young people, including
Youth Inclusion Projects, E2E projects, complementary education projects,
schools and through an Open Award Centre.
A successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential.
For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=237&Itemid=50
5.2 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager
Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.
Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date is Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.
5.3 CN4M Part Time Administrator
Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.
Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.
5.4 Community Engagement Workers and Sessional Tutors
LearnNet is seeking to recruit a pool of self-employed Community Engagement
Workers and Sessional Tutors.
You should be willing to travel and deliver into various community learning
centres and outreach venues based in Manchester and you must have experience
of working in non-traditional learning environments.
For further details or an application form please contact Maggi Stokes on
0161 230 1430 or mailto:maggi@mcin.net
5.5 Refugee Action - Community Art Opportunity
Refugee Action are looking for a community artist or group to use their
skills on the client entrance to their offices. The aim is to have an
artistically coherent, culturally appropriate and meaningful entry to
Refugee Action offices that demonstrates a high sense of value for and
understanding of refugees and asylum-seekers. We do not have a particular
idea about how this can be achieved but it needs to take in the entire
experience from a client arriving at Refugee Action to the point where they
are seen by a caseworker. It is not just about decoration - it is about
interacting with the experience of the people who come and understanding
what would be meaningful for them.
This is a voluntary opportunity but we can pay for materials and labour up
to £1000 . We expect the decision-making process to be one of continuous
dialogue but the final decision on go-ahead will rest with Refugee Action.
For a full brief, please contact Nigel Rose
mailto:nigelr@refugee-action.org.uk or 0161 233 1205.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN – 27th July 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants Tender
CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.
Deadline for submissions is Monday 6th August 12pm.
For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232
1.2 New on the Knowledgebank!
New on the knowledgebank - Local Area Agreements and the Third Sector:
Public Service Delivery
This review by the National Audit Office examines whether Local Area
Agreements (LAAs), a new form of contract between central and local
government, are helping to promote better value for money in the way
government works with the third sector to deliver public services.
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=74&Itemid
=81
1.3 CN4M Grants PANEL MEMBERS NEEDED
CN4M are looking for panel members who maybe interested in joining a pool of
people working with Community Network 4 Manchester's new grants program CN4M
Grants.
We are particularly keen to get representation from the different
communities of interest as well as from different geographical areas within
the City of Manchester reflecting the diversity within the area.
You will have the satisfaction of helping distribute significant amounts of
European money to support worthwhile community and voluntary activity across
the City.
It will give you a fascinating insight into the diversity and range of
voluntary and community activity going on in the City, and an opportunity to
learn or develop skills in assessing projects and working as a team to make
the best decisions.
Panel meetings are held centrally, in an accessible building and
refreshments will be provided. Out of pocket expenses will be paid for
travel, childcare etc.
If you are interested, please contact Sajida Sabir at the CN4M Grants Office
on 0161 234 2905 or mailto:sajida@cn4m.net
1.4 CN4M Strategy Group Meeting 7th August - Cancelled
Please note the next CN4M Strategy Group meeting scheduled for Tuesday 7th
August has been cancelled.
The next Strategy Group meeting will be on Tuesday 18th September.
If you have any queries about the meeting please contact the CN4M core team
on 0161 234 2916.
2.0 Training
2.1 Inspiring Leaders Seminar Programme
MISPA (Manchester Institute of Sport and Physical Activity) has designed an
exciting new learning programme for voluntary and community groups involved
in (or wanting to develop activities around) sport and / or physical
activity called, 'Inspiring Leaders'.
The Seminar Programme will help participants identify and develop their
leadership and management skills. It is suitable for both paid and
volunteer staff in roles such as: coordinators, managers, chief officers and
trustees.
Details can be downloaded from the following web page:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=233&Itemid=50
For further information please contact Helen Connor, Project Co-ordinator,
on mailto:h.connor@mmu.ac.uk or 07770 708533 / 0161 247 6020.
2.2 Offender Learning - Free training session for staff and volunteers
The training will take place in Manchester city centre on Thursday 2nd
August from 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Work in adult education or training?
Want to learn more about the needs of offenders?
Want more background on the criminal justice system?
Interested in meeting other practitioners?
This free half day course is an opportunity to find out more about working
with offenders in relation to learning and skills. The course is run by
NEARIS, a charity which specialises in education for offenders and other
disadvantaged adults in Greater Manchester.
The course is free but places are limited and must be booked in advance.
Phone Lee Fogarty at NEARIS on 0161 834 1661 to book a place, or
mailto:lee@nearis.com.
2.3 ACM Training
ACM training run a variety of training courses in Manchester for £99 plus
VAT per person, per day.
Courses run from 9.30am to 5pm and include workshops on workplace
communication and presentation skills, team building and group dynamics and
facilitating meetings.
For further information on the courses running in Manchester please visit
their website.
http://www.acmtraining.co.uk/rtaDatesvenues.asp
3.0 Events
3.1 Network East - Community Media Event
The event will take place on Wednesday 8th August from 2pm - 4pm at the Mill
St Venture Centre.
There will be information sessions from ALL fm, LearnNet and Community
Reporters. For more information about the event please call 0161 231 6357 or
mailto:nasir@eastmanchestercommunity.net.
Please note this event is for East Manchester residents only.
3.2 Charity Dinner in support of Victim Support & Witness Service
Victim Support & Witness Service is an independent national charity which
helps people cope with the effects of crime.
Every year they strive to raise funds for victims & witnesses affected by
crime and also to raise funds to train their volunteers.
On the 15th September 2007 they will be holding a Charity Dinner at the
Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Manchester.
To support this event or for further information please call 0845 456 8800
or mailto:info@victimsupport-citymcr.co.uk
4.0 Information
4.1 North West District Parenting and Family Support Programme Fund
Deadlines for the next rounds of funding is 5pm Monday 6th August 2007
For further details and to download an application form please visit:
www.4ct.org.uk
If you need advice or support to complete the application please contact
Jeff Burns on 0161 301 1412 mailto:jeffburns.4ct@btconnect.com
4.2 Start here
Start here is a partnership between Manchester Library and Information
Service and Manchester Adult Education Service.
Free, friendly advice and guidance to help people come off benefits and make
a start with work or training.
Call into any Manchester Library or visit www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries
4.3 Third Sector Review - Final Report
The final report of the Third Sector review can be found on the
knowledgebank by following the link below.
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=71&Itemid
=81
The report announces major new commitments to boost the sector and its
partnership with government, and sets out £515m funding over the next three
years. The report sets the framework for government working in partnership
with the sector for the next 10 years, and responds directly to the largest
ever public consultation with the sector.
The report outlines some important developments in the Government's approach
under three cross-cutting themes:
supporting a wider range of activities by the third sector, particularly
community action and campaigning
focusing more on investing in the long-term future of the third sector's
work
focusing more on improving local partnerships
4.4 The Charity Technology Exchange (CTX)
The Charity Technology Exchange (CTX) run by Charity Technology Trust,
distributes donated software including Microsoft titles and other technology
products to UK charities. A nominal administration fee is charged to cover
the programme costs. If you want to join the hundreds of charities across
the UK that have already benefited, click here to get started
www.ctxchange.org/getting_started
4.5 Manchester LINk Early Adopter Project
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill, is currently
moving through the parliamentary process, and proposes setting up Local
Involvement Networks (LINks) to replace the current system of Patient and
Public Involvement Forums in April 2008.
If you would like to help shape the Manchester LINk please view the
Information Sheet on the CN4M website for more details.
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=238&Itemid=35
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Part Time Youth Worker
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme is looking to hire a part time worker
for 20 hours per week.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme of the
highest quality and widest reach, for Young People aged between 14 and 25.
The Discus Project deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award across Greater
Manchester in a range of projects, to disaffected young people, including
Youth Inclusion Projects, E2E projects, complementary education projects,
schools and through an Open Award Centre.
A successful applicant would be working with young people in an outdoor
environment and so an enthusiasm for outdoor education and experience in
youth work are essential.
For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=237&Itemid=50
5.2 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager
Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.
Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date is Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.
5.3 CN4M Part Time Administrator
Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.
Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.
5.4 Community Engagement Workers and Sessional Tutors
LearnNet is seeking to recruit a pool of self-employed Community Engagement
Workers and Sessional Tutors.
You should be willing to travel and deliver into various community learning
centres and outreach venues based in Manchester and you must have experience
of working in non-traditional learning environments.
For further details or an application form please contact Maggi Stokes on
0161 230 1430 or mailto:maggi@mcin.net
5.5 Refugee Action - Community Art Opportunity
Refugee Action are looking for a community artist or group to use their
skills on the client entrance to their offices. The aim is to have an
artistically coherent, culturally appropriate and meaningful entry to
Refugee Action offices that demonstrates a high sense of value for and
understanding of refugees and asylum-seekers. We do not have a particular
idea about how this can be achieved but it needs to take in the entire
experience from a client arriving at Refugee Action to the point where they
are seen by a caseworker. It is not just about decoration - it is about
interacting with the experience of the people who come and understanding
what would be meaningful for them.
This is a voluntary opportunity but we can pay for materials and labour up
to £1000 . We expect the decision-making process to be one of continuous
dialogue but the final decision on go-ahead will rest with Refugee Action.
For a full brief, please contact Nigel Rose
mailto:nigelr@refugee-action.org.uk or 0161 233 1205.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
Monday, 23 July 2007
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 20th July 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants Tender
CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.
For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232
2.0 Training
2.1 Easy Read - making written information accessible
There are places available on the Disabled People's Network training session
next week.
Wednesday 25th July 2007 from 2pm - 4pm
The session is being run by Tameside People First
You will be able to talk about why pictures are useful. You will be able to
use the picture bank software. You will be able to share thoughts about who
might find this kind of access adjustment useful. You will meet members of
the Disabled People's Network!
Please book a place through Ruth Malkin by Tuesday mailto:info@dpnsg.org.uk
or call 0161 273 5033
3.0 Events
3.1 NDLC Information Day
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NDLC) Fund 2007-2008
Are you a voluntary and community organisation who feels they can make a
real contribution to the Manchester City Strategy? If so, you may be
interested in the NLDC.
The information day will be held at Victoria Mill Adult Learning Centre on
Wednesday 25th July 2007 from 10am - 12pm
Call in for information and advice regarding next year's round of NLDC
funding.
Application packs will be available on the day. For further information
contact Elaine Borrell on 0161 234 5610
4.0 Information
4.1 Manchester Community Association Funding 2008- 2011
If you are a Community Association, working in Manchester City Council
boundaries who would like to be considered for the 2008-2011 round of
funding, applications are now available from: Voluntary Sector Policy and
Grants Team mailto:voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161
283 7636.
4.2 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
If you know a group of volunteers who devote their time to helping others in
the community and improve the quality of life and opportunity for others,
nominate them for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service now!
The Queen's Award is a UK National Honour (equivalent to an MBE) launched to
celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 and will be awarded to
outstanding voluntary organisations nominated by their local community.
The nomination period for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service has begun
and we urge you to nominate your chosen voluntary organisation for this
year's Awards round. The deadline for nomination is 30th September 2007.
Go to www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk for more details on the Awards and to
download a nomination form electronically. Alternatively you can
mailto:queensaward@volunteeringengland.org or call the Award hotline on 0845
000 2002 for further information.
4.3 Latest Funding for Voluntary and Community Groups in the City of
Manchester
Application packs are now available for the new grant fund from the
Community Network for Manchester
The closing date for applications to CN4M Grants is Friday 27th July 2007 at
4pm
Grants can range from as little as £50, up to a maximum of £3000
For an application pack and further details please contact the CN4M Team on:
0161 234 2905 or mailto:grants@cn4m.net
Applications can also be downloaded from the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203
4.4 The DCLG Third Sector Strategy discussion document
The DCLG Third Sector Strategy discussion document is out for consultation
until 20th September. Voluntary Sector North West would like to compile a
North West response. VSNW have set up a forum on their website where you can
post your comments between now and 10th September.
To read a briefing of the Strategy, or the full document, go to:
www.vsnw.org.uk/thirdsector
If you have already seen the document and want to comment then go to:
www.vsnw.org.uk/forum/
4.5 Last call to apply for £70 million Youth Volunteering Fund
Local voluntary organisations and community groups have just 23 days left to
apply for cash from v, the youth volunteering charity, to boost volunteering
in Manchester. v is offering £70 million in grants to set up innovative
volunteering projects and interested organisations only have until 10 August
to register an expression of interest.
Grants of between £30,000 and £100,000 per annum over three years are
available to fund innovative projects that can engage young people aged
16-25 in volunteering by tapping into their passions and concerns.
The grants are part of the charity's new National Youth Volunteering
Programme aimed at creating a step change in volunteering in England.
For a full list of v20's top tips and how to apply for the grants visit v's
website www.wearev.com
4.6 Easy - Web - Page
Easy-Web-Page aim to make the Internet accessible for people with learning
difficulties and those who have difficulty reading and writing. They also
help a wide range of service users to have their voices heard on the
Internet. They can help organisations to develop websites that are
completely accessible, or to make necessary changes to existing sites. They
can also help to develop mini-sites called Easy-Video-Pages.
Easy-Video-Pages can stand alone or supplement an existing site. They enable
service users to gain information about your organisation from their peers,
in an easily accessible way. An example of an Easy-Video-Page can be found
by going to www.oakfielddayservice.co.uk.
For further information on Easy-Web-Page please contact Gill Torres on 0845
094 0571.
4.7 Transport Thematic Partnership Small Grants
The Transport Thematic Partnership agreed that a sum of £35,000 be earmarked
within the TTP's 2007/08 NRF
programme specifically for community and voluntary sector groups to bid
into, for projects to promote sustainable
transport.
Application forms and details of the criteria can be obtained from: Sarah
Adolph, Transport Policy Unit
mailto:sarah.adolph@manchester.gov.uk or from Bill Harrop Transport Pool
Convenor
mailto:transport@transportpool.co.uk
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Community Engagement Workers and Sessional Tutors
LearnNet is seeking to recruit a pool of self-employed Community Engagement
Workers and Sessional Tutors.
You should be willing to travel and deliver into various community learning
centres and outreach venues based in Manchester and you must have experience
of working in non-traditional learning environments.
For further details or an application form please contact Maggi Stokes on
0161 230 1430 or mailto:maggi@mcin.net
5.2 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager
Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.
Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date is Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.
5.3 CN4M Part Time Administrator
Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.
Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.
5.4 Enterprise Enabler
The centre for Women's Enterprise and Employment would like to recruit an
Enterprise Enabler.
£29,205 p.a. + 3% pension contribution.
Train 2000 are now seeking to recruit experienced business advisers to join
their team and support the high quality delivery of women's enterprise
development services across Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.
If you are committed to women's economic development and want to work in an
award winning social enterprise please contact Debbie for an application
pack on 0151 236 6601 or mailto:debbiec@train2000.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, 25th July 2007
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31st July 2007
5.5 Refugee Action - Community Art Opportunity
Refugee Action are looking for a community artist or group to use their
skills on the client entrance to their offices. The aim is to have an
artistically coherent, culturally appropriate and meaningful entry to
Refugee Action offices that demonstrates a high sense of value for and
understanding of refugees and asylum-seekers. We do not have a particular
idea about how this can be achieved but it needs to take in the entire
experience from a client arriving at Refugee Action to the point where they
are seen by a caseworker. It is not just about decoration - it is about
interacting with the experience of the people who come and understanding
what would be meaningful for them.
This is a voluntary opportunity but we can pay for materials and labour up
to £1000 . We expect the decision-making process to be one of continuous
dialogue but the final decision on go-ahead will rest with Refugee Action.
For a full brief, please contact Nigel Rose
mailto:nigelr@refugee-action.org.uk or 0161 233 1205.
5.6 IT and Resources Project Worker
Global Link Development Education Centre in Lancaster seeks an IT and
Resources Project Worker to provide IT and project support to education and
resource centre staff.
Salary: £16,862 pro rata plus 5% pension contribution
Post: 28 hours a week until February 2008. Hours may then reduce to 21
depending on available funding.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Thursday 2nd August. Interviews: 9th
August
Application details and information about the project available from
www.globallink.org.uk or 01524 36201 or mailto:info@globallink.org.uk
Global Link is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community. As this post may require a
presence in schools, a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
will be required.
Funded by the Big Lottery
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN – 20th July 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 CN4M Grants Tender
CN4M is currently the accountable body for a grants programme called the
CN4M Community Grants - due to limited internal capacity and the short term
nature of this project CN4M is seeking to appoint a 'delivery partner' to
implement this programme in an efficient, effective and accessible manner to
ensure maximum benefit from the available grant funding.
For more information please visit the CN4M website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232
2.0 Training
2.1 Easy Read - making written information accessible
There are places available on the Disabled People's Network training session
next week.
Wednesday 25th July 2007 from 2pm - 4pm
The session is being run by Tameside People First
You will be able to talk about why pictures are useful. You will be able to
use the picture bank software. You will be able to share thoughts about who
might find this kind of access adjustment useful. You will meet members of
the Disabled People's Network!
Please book a place through Ruth Malkin by Tuesday mailto:info@dpnsg.org.uk
or call 0161 273 5033
3.0 Events
3.1 NDLC Information Day
Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NDLC) Fund 2007-2008
Are you a voluntary and community organisation who feels they can make a
real contribution to the Manchester City Strategy? If so, you may be
interested in the NLDC.
The information day will be held at Victoria Mill Adult Learning Centre on
Wednesday 25th July 2007 from 10am - 12pm
Call in for information and advice regarding next year's round of NLDC
funding.
Application packs will be available on the day. For further information
contact Elaine Borrell on 0161 234 5610
4.0 Information
4.1 Manchester Community Association Funding 2008- 2011
If you are a Community Association, working in Manchester City Council
boundaries who would like to be considered for the 2008-2011 round of
funding, applications are now available from: Voluntary Sector Policy and
Grants Team mailto:voluntary.sector.grants@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161
283 7636.
4.2 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
If you know a group of volunteers who devote their time to helping others in
the community and improve the quality of life and opportunity for others,
nominate them for The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service now!
The Queen's Award is a UK National Honour (equivalent to an MBE) launched to
celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 and will be awarded to
outstanding voluntary organisations nominated by their local community.
The nomination period for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service has begun
and we urge you to nominate your chosen voluntary organisation for this
year's Awards round. The deadline for nomination is 30th September 2007.
Go to www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk for more details on the Awards and to
download a nomination form electronically. Alternatively you can
mailto:queensaward@volunteeringengland.org or call the Award hotline on 0845
000 2002 for further information.
4.3 Latest Funding for Voluntary and Community Groups in the City of
Manchester
Application packs are now available for the new grant fund from the
Community Network for Manchester
The closing date for applications to CN4M Grants is Friday 27th July 2007 at
4pm
Grants can range from as little as £50, up to a maximum of £3000
For an application pack and further details please contact the CN4M Team on:
0161 234 2905 or mailto:grants@cn4m.net
Applications can also be downloaded from the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203
4.4 The DCLG Third Sector Strategy discussion document
The DCLG Third Sector Strategy discussion document is out for consultation
until 20th September. Voluntary Sector North West would like to compile a
North West response. VSNW have set up a forum on their website where you can
post your comments between now and 10th September.
To read a briefing of the Strategy, or the full document, go to:
www.vsnw.org.uk/thirdsector
If you have already seen the document and want to comment then go to:
www.vsnw.org.uk/forum/
4.5 Last call to apply for £70 million Youth Volunteering Fund
Local voluntary organisations and community groups have just 23 days left to
apply for cash from v, the youth volunteering charity, to boost volunteering
in Manchester. v is offering £70 million in grants to set up innovative
volunteering projects and interested organisations only have until 10 August
to register an expression of interest.
Grants of between £30,000 and £100,000 per annum over three years are
available to fund innovative projects that can engage young people aged
16-25 in volunteering by tapping into their passions and concerns.
The grants are part of the charity's new National Youth Volunteering
Programme aimed at creating a step change in volunteering in England.
For a full list of v20's top tips and how to apply for the grants visit v's
website www.wearev.com
4.6 Easy - Web - Page
Easy-Web-Page aim to make the Internet accessible for people with learning
difficulties and those who have difficulty reading and writing. They also
help a wide range of service users to have their voices heard on the
Internet. They can help organisations to develop websites that are
completely accessible, or to make necessary changes to existing sites. They
can also help to develop mini-sites called Easy-Video-Pages.
Easy-Video-Pages can stand alone or supplement an existing site. They enable
service users to gain information about your organisation from their peers,
in an easily accessible way. An example of an Easy-Video-Page can be found
by going to www.oakfielddayservice.co.uk.
For further information on Easy-Web-Page please contact Gill Torres on 0845
094 0571.
4.7 Transport Thematic Partnership Small Grants
The Transport Thematic Partnership agreed that a sum of £35,000 be earmarked
within the TTP's 2007/08 NRF
programme specifically for community and voluntary sector groups to bid
into, for projects to promote sustainable
transport.
Application forms and details of the criteria can be obtained from: Sarah
Adolph, Transport Policy Unit
mailto:sarah.adolph@manchester.gov.uk or from Bill Harrop Transport Pool
Convenor
mailto:transport@transportpool.co.uk
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Community Engagement Workers and Sessional Tutors
LearnNet is seeking to recruit a pool of self-employed Community Engagement
Workers and Sessional Tutors.
You should be willing to travel and deliver into various community learning
centres and outreach venues based in Manchester and you must have experience
of working in non-traditional learning environments.
For further details or an application form please contact Maggi Stokes on
0161 230 1430 or mailto:maggi@mcin.net
5.2 CN4M Finance and Monitoring Manager
Salary: £27,492-£29,859 pa (pay award pending)
Fixed Term to 31st March 2008
Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of CN4M's
financial affairs, leading a team of staff responsible for the production of
management accounts, the delivery of the CN4M Grants programme and the
funding of CN4M's sub networks.
Your duties will include managing the CN4M Budget, collecting and processing
accurate financial information, preparing and submitting claims for payments
to funding bodies, preparing CN4M's annual accounts for auditing, managing
the payroll system and providing management and leadership of the Finance
and Monitoring Team. The successful candidate will have excellent
managerial, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of working in
the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date is Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week
commencing 6th August 2007.
5.3 CN4M Part Time Administrator
Salary: £16,137-£17,985 pro-rata (pay award pending)
Fixed Term: 31st March 2008
Hours: 21 hours per week Location: Manchester City Centre
You will provide a full range of administrative and support services to the
CN4M central office team. You will work with the team to enable the
efficient delivery of CN4M's programme of work and enable the smooth running
of the CN4M central office and operational systems.
Your duties will include responding to enquiries to the CN4M Core Team,
planning and organising meetings and events, taking minutes and maintaining
office equipment. The successful candidate will have excellent
organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of
working in the Voluntary Sector is desirable.
For an application pack please contact Cath Taylor on 0161 234 2920,
mailto:catht@cn4m.net or download an application pack from our website
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=9&i
d=31&Itemid=50
Closing date Tuesday 31st July 2007. Interviews will be held week commencing
6th August 2007.
5.4 Enterprise Enabler
The centre for Women's Enterprise and Employment would like to recruit an
Enterprise Enabler.
£29,205 p.a. + 3% pension contribution.
Train 2000 are now seeking to recruit experienced business advisers to join
their team and support the high quality delivery of women's enterprise
development services across Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.
If you are committed to women's economic development and want to work in an
award winning social enterprise please contact Debbie for an application
pack on 0151 236 6601 or mailto:debbiec@train2000.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, 25th July 2007
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 31st July 2007
5.5 Refugee Action - Community Art Opportunity
Refugee Action are looking for a community artist or group to use their
skills on the client entrance to their offices. The aim is to have an
artistically coherent, culturally appropriate and meaningful entry to
Refugee Action offices that demonstrates a high sense of value for and
understanding of refugees and asylum-seekers. We do not have a particular
idea about how this can be achieved but it needs to take in the entire
experience from a client arriving at Refugee Action to the point where they
are seen by a caseworker. It is not just about decoration - it is about
interacting with the experience of the people who come and understanding
what would be meaningful for them.
This is a voluntary opportunity but we can pay for materials and labour up
to £1000 . We expect the decision-making process to be one of continuous
dialogue but the final decision on go-ahead will rest with Refugee Action.
For a full brief, please contact Nigel Rose
mailto:nigelr@refugee-action.org.uk or 0161 233 1205.
5.6 IT and Resources Project Worker
Global Link Development Education Centre in Lancaster seeks an IT and
Resources Project Worker to provide IT and project support to education and
resource centre staff.
Salary: £16,862 pro rata plus 5% pension contribution
Post: 28 hours a week until February 2008. Hours may then reduce to 21
depending on available funding.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Thursday 2nd August. Interviews: 9th
August
Application details and information about the project available from
www.globallink.org.uk or 01524 36201 or mailto:info@globallink.org.uk
Global Link is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from all sections of the community. As this post may require a
presence in schools, a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
will be required.
Funded by the Big Lottery
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:catht@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
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