COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN 18th April 2008
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 http://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
2.0 Training
2.1 Employer Supported Volunteering Workshop. Volunteer Centre
Warrington are delivering a one day Employer Supported Volunteering
workshop. This is a brand new training module from the Excellence in
Volunteer Management programme from Volunteering England. The workshop will
enable learners to engage employers and employer supported volunteers
effectively in the work of their organisation. Cost: £99.00 per person
Date: Tuesday June 24th 2008
Venue: GMCVO, Manchester
Further information can be found on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=540&Itemid=50.
Contact mailto:training@warringtonvc.org.uk or 01925 637609 for full details
2.2 Starting Up Your Own Business- Free Advisory Service with
Business Support Solutions. Business Support Solutions offers advice and
information to help you become your own boss. With more than 15 years
experience in supporting local businesses, they are able to offer a
customised Business Start Up support service. If you would like to take
part, your first step would be to attend an Awareness Session, with a group
of like minded people. An accredited business advisor will give a
presentation covering all aspects of business planning. At the end of the
session you should have all the information you need to write a workable
business plan and make sure that your plan complies with the legal
requirements of setting up a business. Additional hour long one to one
sessions are then available with a fully qualified business advisor, to look
at your specific needs.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jackie Aston
(Enterprise Link Worker):
mailto:jackie.aston@business-support-solutions.co.uk, Tel: 0161 - 976 -
4243, Business Support Solutions, Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley, WA14
5XZ
2.3 Social Enterprise Start Up Programme- Free Training. A unique
opportunity to develop your project idea into a viable social enterprise.
Business Support Solutions Start up and Legal Structure Programmes are aimed
at individuals or groups who wish to set up a social enterprise and require
support with developing their vision and planning their project. The
programmes comprise a number of workshops and one to one business support
sessions, designed to give you the practical skills needed to develop and
start a social enterprise. If you wish to join other social entrepreneurs on
a similar journey, book on their next courses starting in APRIL and JUNE
2008. Cost : Free
Venue: Business Support Solutions - Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley
Dates/ Time: 23rd & 30th April - 7th and 14th May 2008. 5.30pm to 8.30pm -
(for June dates, please contact them) For further information, please see
the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=535&Itemid=50.
To book your place, please contact Isabelle Farquhar on 0161 976 4243 or
email: mailto:isabelle.farquhar@3se.co.uk to discuss your initial idea.
2.4 Turbulence & Transitions: Understanding & Working in Changing
Organisations. Organised by the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust, this one-day
workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to reflect
on their experience of organisational life. The morning programme will draw
on systemic and psychoanalytic perspectives, which inform our understanding
of work in organisations. The afternoon is devoted to the practical
application of these theoretical ideas, in small consultation work groups.
Cost: £95
Date/ Time: 22nd April 2008, from 9.15am to 4.15pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Contact Vicky Harrison, Events Organiser on 020 8938 2548 Email:
mailto:events@tavi-port.org for more information or to book a place.
3.0 Events
3.1 'Women's Day Out'- Free Event. Includes Beauty Treatments and
Mini Health Checks. Women are invited to attend a free event where top
medical consultants from the region will answer questions and concerns about
women's health issues. Hosted by BMI Healthcare, in conjunction with the
charity, WellBeing of Women, the event will provide invaluable insights for
anyone interested in women's health issues with the opportunity to listen
and speak to expert consultants on topics including women's cancers, sexual
health, breast awareness, osteoporosis and the menopause. Discounted beauty
treatments and mini health checks will also be on offer.
Date/ Time: Sunday 20th April, 11- 4.30
Venue: The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Tickets for this event are limited, so pre-booking is required. To book
tickets and to receive further information about this event, please call:
0161 495 6866 / 6877 or register your details on
http://www.bmiwomenshealth.co.uk/.
3.2 The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference- Free.
This event is aimed anyone who works in or is involved with Social
Enterprise organisations within the North West and will: Provide an overview
of Launch - the new partnership of social enterprises that aims to provide a
voice for Social Enterprises across the Region; Increase your understanding
of the Regional and Sub-regional Social Enterprise support structures;
Provide an opportunity for you to influence the shape of support for Social
Enterpises across the region including how the Social Enterprise Framework
funding is spent; Provide an opportunity to question key policy makers,
funders and practitioners; Allow you to hear from nationally reputed key
speakers with a wealth of knowledge and experience about their perception of
the key challenges for the Social Enterprise Sector; Provide an opportunity
for you to tell us what you want from an annual Regional Social Enterprise
Conference.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 29th April 2008 (10am-4pm)
Venue: Preston North End Football Ground
Please e-mail all initial enquiries to Jeff Scales (Regional Development
Manager - North West), The Development Trusts Association
mailto:j.scales@dta.org.uk
3.3 Conference: Learning In Later Life: 'In Full Bloom ... Or
Withering On The Vine?'. Given the Government's recent consultation paper on
Informal Learning, this conference will identify the significant issues for
older learners. The conference will provide opportunities to discuss the
issues and compile an agreed statement on the benefits of learning for older
people that will be used to lobby and campaign for more, different and
better learning opportunities for older learners. This conference is being
organised jointly by NIACE, Our Voice - Regional Learner Panel Yorkshire and
the Humber, LinkAgePlus and The Leeds Older People's Forum. Participants
fee: £50.00 (Lunch included. NIACE does not charge VAT)
Date/ Time: Wednesday 7th May 2008, 09:45 - 15:30
Venue: St George's Conference Centre, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR
To apply for a place online, visit: http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences,
Tel: 0116 204 2833, E-mail: mailto:gurjit.kaur@niace.org.uk
3.4 The Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment A Reality In
Every Community. Background Information: On the 19th October 2007, the
Department for Communities and Local Government produced an action plan to
increase community empowerment. 'An Action Plan for Community Empowerment:
Building on Success' highlights what can be done to build on the examples
from around the country of local authority best practice in community
empowerment. Many councils are already empowering their communities and
residents as the case studies in the Plan show. With this in mind, "The
Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment a Reality in Every Community"
takes place will examine how authorities will be given increasingly greater
control over their communities. For more information, click on the following
link: http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11f2pcJhQU5pVOfE
Date: Wednesday June 18th 2008
If you are interested in attending the event, visit:
http://insidegovernment.msgfocus.com/c/11f2C8i5XYTghIg3. Places are limited
and early booking is therefore advisable.
3.5 Learning Disability Today Event. The biggest event in the UK on
learning disabilities. Comprehensive seminar programme covering:
Person-centred support; Personalisation; Residential and community services;
Assistive technology; Complex needs; Supporting Families; Employment.
Interactive zones include: art and creativity, assistive technology, careers
and development. There will be an exhibition of over 30 key organisations,
suppliers and projects within the learning disability field and over 1,000
visitors will attend.
Date: 8th July
Venue: Manchester Central Convention Complex (formerly GMEX).
Tickets: £20 in advance, £25 on the day, five tickets for £80. You can book
online at http://www.learningdisabilitytoday.com/ Or call 0870 890 1080, Or
email at mailto:info@pavpub.com
3.6 ACEVO North Conference 2008. Join the largest gathering of third
sector leaders in the North of England! Acevo's second northern conference
will focus on Strategic Planning. Leaders from all three sectors will share
their thoughts and experience focusing on: Strategic planning and achieving
your vision; Setting and implementing long term goals; Strategic challenges
for the future - responding to threats and opportunities. This unique
networking opportunity provides a chance to meet with peers in your area and
discuss plans for the development of acevo North with the Steering Group.
Cost: Price: £110, Non Member rate: £130.
Date/ Time: 24th April 2008- 09:30 - 16:30
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, M60 7HA
To book a place at the conference and see a full programme for the day.
Please visit:
https://www.acevo.org.uk/index.cfm/display_page/Events_list/control_contentt
ype/event_list/display_open/events_936
3.7 Innovation and Creativity Global Citizenship Project Launch.
Development Education Project - Funded by Oxfam UK. The aim of the project
is to develop the knowledge and skills base in innovation, creativity and
risk for global citizenship. You are invited to discuss these ideas on the
24th April. The meeting will be participative giving plenty of opportunity
to share and develop your own ideas on the process. The organisers would
like short presentations, or activities, which convey participant's own
views on the creative and innovative process.
Date/ Time: 24th April 10.00 - 15.00 (lunch included)
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester
For more information, and to register for this event, please contact:
mailto:anne@dep.org.uk, Tel: 0161 921 8013, DEP, c/o Laurel Cottage, 799
Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RR.
3.8 Manchester City Council- Jobs Fairs 2008. Manchester City
Council are hosting their annual jobs fairs for Disabled people and for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
Dates/ Times: Thursday May 22, 11am to 4pm - Jobs Fair for Disabled People;
Thursday August 28 11am to 4pm - LGBT Jobs Fair.
Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester. For a link to the events
flyer, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=235 If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact
Kate Fowler on 0161 234 1885 or mailto:k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk
3.9 The NXt Generation 2008 TAKE OVA! Variety Showcase. The nXt
Generation presents the 2008 TAKE OVA!!! Variety Showcase. Including:
Motivational Speaker - Paul O'Bina, Drama Act - Living to Die (sponsored by
D.T.B campaign) (LIVE performance) Underground Unit - Straight out of
LONDON(supporting the cause) (LIVE performance) Manchester's Finest - M's
up!!! Award Ceremony/ Fashion Show/ Hair Show/ Music Showcase & more!!! It
is a ticket only event: £5.00 = Young People (21 & Under), £15.00 = People
(22+). To view the events flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=239
Date/Time: May 5th 2008, 5pm - 11pm
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Contact Address: mailto:txg@hotmail.co.uk, web: www.myspace.com/txg2007,
Contact No: 07946 851705- 07965 667301 - 07807 410389- Reaghellle Peltier
- Nicole McLaren - Leah Simms.
3.10 Public Seminar- Challenges and Opportunities for Service
Delivery in a culturally diverse society: lessons from the Muslim community.
Key aims of the seminar: To bring together public and private service
providers and those who use their services; To examine experiences gained
from their individual perspective to find out how they have dealt with the
challenges of meeting the needs of a more culturally, ethnically and
religiously diverse British society; To explore further opportunities and
challenges for service providers arising from further immigration into
Britain from the EU and elsewhere.
Date/ Time: Saturday 17 May 2008: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 210, Dame Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester M15 6HB.
To access an event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=240, or contact: Liz Marr, Collaborative Partnerships Co-ordinator,
Tel. 0161 247 3034, mailto:l.marr@mmu.ac.uk, Or Burjor Avari, Multicultural
Studies Co-ordinator, Tel. 0161 247 1023, mailto:b.avari@mmu.ac.uk.
4.0 Information
4.0 New research available on CN4M website. Three new pieces of
research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation are now available in the
'Knowledgebank' section of the CN4M website: 'Routes and Barriers to Citizen
Governance'- An exploration of the influences and barriers that impact on
citizen participation in local governance. 'Immigration, Faith, Cohesion'-
An exploration of the factors that affect community cohesion in urban areas
in England with significant Muslim populations. 'Community Empowerment in
practice: lessons from Communities First'- An examination of a
community-based programme in Wales that aims to increase opportunities for
community empowerment and potential influence over service providers.
A new piece of research from Lancaster University is also available: 'From
Placards to Partnership: the changing nature of community activism in
Manchester, UK and Aotearoe, New Zealand'
Please see:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=73&Itemid
=81
4.5 Women's Group- The Roby Counselling Service. The Women's Group
is a therapeutic group where members can share personal difficulties, and
give and receive support and feedback. This can help members to begin to see
things from a new perspective, increase awareness of themselves and others.
Members also begin to recognize that they are not 'the only one' and feel
supported in their efforts towards self-acceptance and personal change. A
group has between 6 and 8 members. The group will run every Friday from 12
to 1.30pm. Please contact Shanaz on 0161 257 2653 or leave a message.
4.6 Third Sector needs its own university, says ACEVO. A university
of the third sector should be created to harness the talents of graduates
considering the sector as a serious career option, according to ACEVO. To
read more, please visit the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=541&Itemid=35
4.7 Valuing Older People Awards. The Valuing Older People Board are
running an awards' nomination for inspirational older people... Voices of
Experience in Manchester. Do you know an inspirational older person? The
Valuing Older People Positive Images of Ageing team would like to hear about
what makes them inspirational. For an opportunity for them to appear on the
VOP Calendar 2009 and for you both to attend a Full of Life Festival award
ceremony on 7th October, please nominate your local hero!
For more information, please call the VOP team on 0161 234 3547 or email:
mailto:vop@manchester.gov.uk or to access a nomination form, please see the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=528&Itemid=35
4.8 Manchester climate change pledge. All across Greater Manchester
almost 20,000 people are taking small steps to tackle Climate Change
supported through the 'Manchester is my Planet' programme. Greater
Manchester has an overall target of getting 50,000 people Switched-on to
Climate Change by World Environment Day on June 5th. For Manchester this
means getting just 6,000 more people to take the Climate Change pledge.
Richard Leese (Chair of the Manchester Local Strategic Partnership) said:
"I'd therefore like to encourage all colleagues within our partner
organisations, together with their family and friends, to help us reach this
goal and demonstrate that they (and Manchester) are Switched-on to Climate
Change. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up and and pledges will
automatically register on the Manchester total as part of an online Greater
Manchester 'pledge-o-metre'." Switched-on people taking the 'Manchester is
my Planet' pledge will also get access to exclusive offers, competitions,
updates and information helping them to take steps towards a lower-carbon
lifestyle. You can take the pledge by visiting
http://www.manchesterismyplanet.com/takethepledge.asp
4.9 Informal Learning Consultation. Do you value informal adult
learning? Does your organisation deliver informal adult learning
opportunities, or have you delivered them in the past before the funding
dried up? Do you want to save informal adult learning and influence its
future development? The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills
(DIUS) is undertaking a major consultation on the future of informal
learning. The consultation document is called 'Informal Adult Learning -
Shaping the Way Ahead': closing date15 May 2008. The Third Sector National
Learning Alliance (TSNLA) is compiling a collective response from Third
Sector providers to ensure they have a strong 'voice' in the wider
consultation (it will be managed by the Workers' Educational Association).
Tell them what you think about the DIUS consultation and informal learning
by completing a short on-line survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1kskz1wXSqA_2bAY4QRQsC4w_3d_3d Closing
date- noon 21st April to allow time to analyse the results and draft the
response.
4. 10 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national
strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation.
Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this
consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy.
Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve
the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all
local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84.
Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.
5.0 Jobs
5.1 CN4M Network Development Officer (Maternity cover). Job Title:
Network Development Officer, Salary: NJC Scale Pt. 27. Currently £22,122,
Organisation: Community Network 4 Manchester.
CN4M is looking for an experienced Network Development Officer to cover
maternity leave from June 2008 to November 2008 (subject to funding).
We would expect the applicant to be able to: Work with our sub-networks on
all aspects of their development; Assist the finance and monitoring team in
producing reports and gathering and collating evidence; And support the
'core' function of CN4M by assisting or leading on delivering relevant
actions to the post in our Delivery Plan.
The post will be full time (35 hours per week).
We would prefer the applicant to have knowledge of and be active within the
Community Network for Manchester.
Closing date for applications: noon, 25th April 2008
Further information and application details are available on the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=537&Itemid=50
Please forward completed applications to: The Office Manager, Green Fish
Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE. Please mark your
envelope confidential. Or, e-mail to: mailto:chiara@cn4m.net. Contact John
Wareham (CN4M Chief Executive) for informal enquiries: mailto:john@cn4m.net,
0161 234 2921.
5.2 Refugee-Action Vacancies in Manchester and Bolton. Refugee
Action currently have the following vacancies in their Manchester and Bolton
offices: Manchester 1 x Deputy Manager (with casework) - Gateway, 2 x
Full-time Resettlement Workers - Gateway, 1 x Part-time Team Administrator -
Gateway (17.5 hours per week); Bolton 1 x Part-time Resettlement Worker (21
hours per week). Full job descriptions and application forms are available
on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=539&Itemid=50
The closing date for all applications is 21 April 2008
5.3 Strategic Management Lecturer Posts at Sheffield Hallam
University. The Faculty of Organisation and Management at Sheffield Hallam
University is currently advertising for two posts: lecturer/senior lecturer
in Strategic Management (one of the posts to include a focus on
organisational change). Both posts are permanent and full time - though job
share and fractional appointments are possible. The full particulars for
both posts state: "We would particularly welcome applicants with experience
of working with small businesses or the voluntary sector" - so this may be
of interest to VSSN members and contacts. For further details, please click
on the following links:
http://ntmizar.adc.shu.ac.uk/HRD/Vacancies/Academic/Academic%20Adverts/OM513
807.asp
http://ntmizar.adc.shu.ac.uk/HRD/Vacancies/Academic/Academic%20Adverts/OM513
707.asp
Closing date: 28 April.
5.4 Half Time Project Support Worker. Job Title: Half Time Project
Support Worker, Salary: NJC scale Point 11 £14,197 per annum (£7,098 pro
rata), Fixed Term 3 years 18.75 hours per week (5 half days), Organisation:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance. Required from May 2008 to assist
on their expanding development project. Experience of Microsoft Office
programs and excellent written and verbal communication skills are
essential. This post will be based in their office in Pendleton Way,
Salford.
For further information and an application pack, please contact Marie Oxtoby
01204 594004; mailto:marieoxtoby@btinternet.com or Yvonne 0161 742 7485;
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk. Closing date 21 April 2008. GMNA is committed
to equal opportunities. Registered charity No: 1098127
5.5 Care Project Co-ordinator. Job Title: Care Project Co-ordinator,
27 hours per week, Organisation: Ladybarn Community Association, Royle
Street, Fallowfield, Manchester. Ladybarn Community Association are looking
for an enthusiastic person to co-ordinate their Older People's Project. Good
communication & organisational skills are essential. For an application
pack, please contact: Mags Smith on 0161 225 2093. Closing date for
applications-1st May 2008. Interviews on 9th May 2008. Reg.Charity Number
700038
5.6 Money Advice Worker. Job Title: Money Advice Worker, Salary:
£12,623 pa, Hours: 25 hours per week, Contract: two years fixed term,
Organisation: Tameside African Refugee Association (TARA), Funded initially
for two years by the United Utilities Trust Fund. TARA is a small dynamic
charity working with refugees and asylum seekers in Tameside. They are
looking for an experienced general adviser (a minimum of two years paid or
voluntary full time experience or part time equivalent) who has a good
knowledge of debt advice especially in dealing with priority and utility
debt casework. The post will involve the delivery of an advice drop-in
service to their client group, the training and support of volunteers
working in their advice centre.
Deadline for receiving applications: Monday 21st April 2008 (4 pm),
Interview date: Friday 25th April 2008, Start date: Thursday 1st May 2008.
For details and an application pack please telephone TARA on 0161 339 7270.
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of CN4M.
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Monday, 14 April 2008
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 11th April 2008
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 http://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 Community Network For Manchester. Update on Network Funding: The
Manchester Partnership have agreed to fully fund the first quarter's payment
up front and we are currently in the process of completing the application
form. We have still not confirmed the remainder of the funding for this
financial year but discussions are still ongoing and you will be updated as
soon as we have more information.
The Executive Group will be scrutinising the Network application forms over
the next two weeks and will agree the funding to Networks on the 24th April.
In the mean time, if any Network has an immediate need for an interim
payment, then please contact the core team as soon as possible.
Please contact John Wareham (email mailto:john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921)
if you have any queries or concerns.
2.0 Training
2.1 Starting Up Your Own Business- Free Advisory Service with
Business Support Solutions. Business Support Solutions offers advice and
information to help you become your own boss. With more than 15 years
experience in supporting local businesses, they are able to offer a
customised Business Start Up support service. If you would like to take
part, your first step would be to attend an Awareness Session, with a group
of like minded people. An accredited business advisor will give a
presentation covering all aspects of business planning. At the end of the
session you should have all the information you need to write a workable
business plan and make sure that your plan complies with the legal
requirements of setting up a business. Additional hour long one to one
sessions are then available with a fully qualified business advisor, to look
at your specific needs.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jackie Aston
(Enterprise Link Worker):
mailto:jackie.aston@business-support-solutions.co.uk, Tel: 0161 - 976 -
4243, Business Support Solutions, Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley, WA14
5XZ
2.2 Social Enterprise Start Up Programme- Free Training. A unique
opportunity to develop your project idea into a viable social enterprise.
Business Support Solutions Start up and Legal Structure Programmes are aimed
at individuals or groups who wish to set up a social enterprise and require
support with developing their vision and planning their project. The
programmes comprise a number of Workshops and One to One business support
sessions, designed to give you the practical skills needed to develop and
start a social enterprise. If you wish to join other social entrepreneurs on
a similar journey, book on their next courses starting in APRIL and JUNE
2008. Cost : Free
Venue: Business Support Solutions - Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley
Dates/ Time: 23rd & 30th April - 7th and 14th May 2008. 5.30pm to 8.30pm -
(for June dates, please contact them) For further information, please see
the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=535&Itemid=50.
To book your place, please contact Isabelle Farquhar on 0161 976 4243 or
email: mailto:isabelle.farquhar@3se.co.uk to discuss your initial idea.
2.3 Turbulence & Transitions: Understanding & Working in Changing
Organisations. Organised by the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust, this one-day
workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to reflect
on their experience of organisational life. The morning programme will draw
on systemic and psychoanalytic perspectives, which inform our understanding
of work in organisations. The afternoon is devoted to the practical
application of these theoretical ideas, in small consultation work groups.
Cost: £95
Date/ Time: 22nd April 2008, from 9.15am to 4.15pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Contact Vicky Harrison, Events Organiser on 020 8938 2548 Email:
mailto:events@tavi-port.org for more information or to book a place.
2.4 New Chief Executive Programme- Run by ACEVO. The programme is
designed for newly appointed chief executives of third sector organisations
and will provide starting points for exploring the new challenges and
opportunities of the role as well as opportunities to develop a strong peer
support network. The purpose of the programme is to provide a structured
approach to the crucial challenges of leadership, management and governance,
exploring theory and its application in practice. In a supportive group of
your peers you will have time to consider your strengths, as well as develop
the expertise you want in order to manage the inevitable demands and
pressures of your role. Cost: Members- £715, Non-members - £865.
Dates/Times: 07 May Module 1: The role of the Chief Executive; 03 June
Module 2: Your Leadership Journey; 09 July Module 3: The Chief Executive as
ambassador; 03 September Module 4: Financial Matters and Fundraising; 07
October Module 5: Leading strategic change. 09.30 - 16.30. Venue: The
Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Manchester. For more information please contact
Amy Rooks, Professional Development Executive on 0845 873 8096 or
mailto:amy.rooks@acevo.org.uk
2.5 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who would
not be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although some
are more suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions last
from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the areas of
arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills. A limited number
of these workshops can be offered free to groups in their widening
participation area (the 25% most deprived super output areas).
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Phone Sarah Wilkinson on (0161) 998 7272 or email for more
information and you will be sent a list of workshops and a booking
application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April so requests can be
prioritised) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk
2.6 Accelerated Learning. This two-day training course is for
trainers, mentors, coaches and teaching professionals working with adults.
Dates: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th May 2008
Venue: Manchester Carers' Centre, Beswick House, Beswick Row, Manchester, M4
4PR
Cost (2 days) £160 which includes lunch & refreshments. For a link to the
booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=519&Itemid=50,
or contact: Bob Towers Training & Consultancy, Kuumba Imani Millennium
Centre, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool L8 1TH, Tel: 07841 515 070,
www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.7 Short courses in community and youth work at Manchester
University - May - July 2008. Courses include: Developing Local
Participation- Exploring organisational structures and decision-making
procedures to identify barriers and organisational strategies to enable
participation. Youth Work Theory and Practice - Identifying the role of a
community worker in the development of young people. Class and Power -
Identify and analyse the causes and effects of class oppression as well as
models of good community and youth work practice to address them. Mentoring
as Informal Education - A look at different approaches to the various stages
of mentoring as well as the skills involved. Each course is 10 credits;
Undergraduate Level One, and costs £256.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=50,
or call 0161 275 3523.
2.8 Leadership and Management Programmes at The Co-operative
College. The Co-operative College is based in Manchester and has been
serving the educational and learning needs of the co-operative movement
since 1919. They offer a range of open management courses providing learners
from third sector organisations with the opportunity to join colleagues from
other organisations to gain relevant and progressive knowledge and skills.
They will soon be delivering three one-day leadership and management
programmes that are designed for social enterprises and smaller
co-operatives. The cost of each course including all materials and lunch is
only £50 per person for the Effective Manager and Effective Communication
courses, and £75 per person for the Manager as Developer course. To find out
more about the range of bespoke management solutions they can offer, please
contact Jason Starks, Learning and Development Manager at
mailto:Jason@co-op.ac.uk, or ring Jason on 0161 246 2923
3.0 Events
3.1 Transition Town Hulme Event. On Wednesday 16th April, Transition
Town Hulme will host the first "Hulme Looks Forward..." event. The event
will bring together people who live and work in Hulme to celebrate local
environmental action and discuss the future. Transition Town Hulme is part
of the Transition Town network, a loose affiliation of projects spanning the
length and breadth of the country. Transition Towns aim to meet the
challenges of Peak Oil and climate change by planning the transition away
from our current dependency on fossil fuels for energy and raw materials.
"Hulme Looks Forward..." will give local community groups and residents the
chance to meet those involved in environmental work in and around Hulme and
offer them the opportunity to get involved. It will give people the
opportunity to talk about how they think Hulme should move forward and deal
with environmental challenges. Refreshments will be provided, everyone is
welcome and entry is free.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 16th April, 7:00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme.
To view the full press release for this event, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=244, or contact Tim on 07971688096 or mailto:tjthehunt@yahoo.co.uk.
For more information on Transition Towns see: http://transitiontowns.org/
and http://transitionculture.org/.
3.2 ACEVO North Conference 2008. Join the largest gathering of third
sector leaders in the North of England! Acevo's second northern conference
will focus on Strategic Planning. Leaders from all three sectors will share
their thoughts and experience focusing on: Strategic planning and achieving
your vision; Setting and implementing long term goals; Strategic challenges
for the future - responding to threats and opportunities. This unique
networking opportunity provides a chance to meet with peers in your area and
discuss plans for the development of acevo North with the Steering Group.
Cost: Price: £110, Non Member rate: £130.
Date/ Time: 24th April 2008- 09:30 - 16:30
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, M60 7HA
To book a place at the conference and see a full programme for the day.
Please visit:
https://www.acevo.org.uk/index.cfm/display_page/Events_list/control_contentt
ype/event_list/display_open/events_936
3.3 Innovation and Creativity Global Citizenship Project Launch.
Development Education Project - Funded by Oxfam UK. The aim of the project
is to develop the knowledge and skills base in innovation, creativity and
risk for global citizenship. You are invited to discuss these ideas on the
24th- a final programme will be developed after Easter. The meeting will be
participative giving plenty of opportunity to share and develop your own
ideas on the process. The organisers would like short presentations, or
activities, which convey participant's own views on the creative and
innovative process.
Date/ Time: 24th April 10.00 - 15.00 (lunch included)
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester
For more information, and to register for this event, please contact:
mailto:anne@dep.org.uk, Tel: 0161 921 8013, DEP, c/o Laurel Cottage, 799
Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RR.
3.4 Manchester City Council- Jobs Fairs 2008. Manchester City
Council are hosting their annual jobs fairs for Disabled people and for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
Dates/ Times: Thursday May 22, 11am to 4pm - Jobs fair for Disabled People;
Thursday August 28 11am to 4pm - LGBT jobs fair.
Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester. For a link to the events
flyer, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=235 If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact
Kate Fowler on 0161 234 1885 or mailto:k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk
3.5 The NXt Generation 2008 TAKE OVA! Variety Showcase. The nXt
Generation presents the 2008 TAKE OVA!!! Variety Showcase. Including:
Motivational Speaker - Paul O'Bina, Drama Act - Living to Die (sponsored by
D.T.B campaign) (LIVE performance) Underground Unit - Straight out of
LONDON(supporting the cause) (LIVE performance) Manchester's Finest - M's
up!!! Award Ceremony/ Fashion Show/ Hair Show/ Music Showcase & more!!! It
is a ticket only event: £5.00 = Young People (21 & Under), £15.00 = People
(22+). To view the events flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=239
Date/Time: May 5th 2008, 5pm - 11pm
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Contact Address: mailto:txg@hotmail.co.uk, web: www.myspace.com/txg2007,
Contact No: 07946 851705- 07965 667301 - 07807 410389- Reaghellle Peltier
- Nicole McLaren - Leah Simms.
3.6 Public Seminar- Challenges and Opportunities for Service
Delivery in a culturally diverse society: lessons from the Muslim community.
Key aims of the seminar: To bring together public and private service
providers and those who use their services; To examine experiences gained
from their individual perspective to find out how they have dealt with the
challenges of meeting the needs of a more culturally, ethnically and
religiously diverse British society; To explore further opportunities and
challenges for service providers arising from further immigration into
Britain from the EU and elsewhere.
Date/ Time: Saturday 17 May 2008: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 210, Dame Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester M15 6HB.
To access an event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=240, or contact: Liz Marr, Collaborative Partnerships Co-ordinator,
Tel. 0161 247 3034, mailto:l.marr@mmu.ac.uk, Or Burjor Avari, Multicultural
Studies Co-ordinator, Tel. 0161 247 1023, mailto:b.avari@mmu.ac.uk.
3.7 Neuro Support 4 Salford. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Something new for U if you have a neurological condition or injury or
care for someone who has. Next Meeting:
Date/Time: Friday 18th April, 2008. Starts 11am
Venue: The Neurocare Centre, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP(in the
small meeting room)
With guest speaker Ann Brehaut to talk about the benefits of Aromatherapy.
Light lunch provided
For more information please contact Yvonne at GMNA, 6th Floor, St James's
House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745
9595 Email: mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
4.0 Information
4.1 Valuing Older People Awards. The Valuing Older People Board are
running an awards' nomination for inspirational older people... Voices of
Experience in Manchester. Do you know an inspirational older person? The
Valuing Older People Positive Images of Ageing team would like to hear about
what makes them inspirational. For an opportunity for them to appear on the
VOP Calendar 2009 and for you both to attend a Full of Life Festival award
ceremony on 7th October, please nominate your local hero!
For more information, please call the VOP team on 234 3547 or email:
mailto:vop@manchester.gov.uk or to access a nomination form, please see the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=528&Itemid=35
4.2 Manchester climate change pledge. All across Greater Manchester
almost 20,000 people are taking small steps to tackle Climate Change
supported through the 'Manchester is my Planet' programme. Greater
Manchester has an overall target of getting 50,000 people Switched-on to
Climate Change by World Environment Day on June 5th. For Manchester this
means getting just 6,000 more people to take the Climate Change pledge.
Richard Leese (Chair of the Manchester Local Strategic Partnership) said:
"I'd therefore like to encourage all colleagues within our partner
organisations, together with their family and friends, to help us reach this
goal and demonstrate that they (and Manchester) are Switched-on to Climate
Change. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up and and pledges will
automatically register on the Manchester total as part of an online Greater
Manchester 'pledge-o-metre'." Switched-on people taking the 'Manchester is
my Planet' pledge will also get access to exclusive offers, competitions,
updates and information helping them to take steps towards a lower-carbon
lifestyle. You can take the pledge by visiting
http://www.manchesterismyplanet.com/takethepledge.asp
4.3 Manchester Heroes - Do you know anyone who has gone that extra
mile? On the 7th April 2008 the Manchester Evening News and Barclays Bank
launched an Awards project that seeks to recognise outstanding achievement
within the community. They are looking for modern day heroes from the fields
of education, health, care work, community groups, the emergency services
and more - who have gone the extra mile for Manchester and its inhabitants.
25 winners will each receive £1,000 and the chance to meet Coronation Street
star Kym Ryder at a presentation where winners will receive a commemorative
trophy. The Manchester Evening News will be covering the progress of the
search for the Manchester Heroes throughout the Awards project, providing
fantastic publicity for the people you nominate as well as your
establishment.
If you would like to nominate somebody, please email their name and contact
details, along with a brief synopsis of why they are a deserving candidate
to Jenny Stokes: mailto:jenny@comms.aspectgroup.co.uk, call 020 8673 2020.
4.4 Informal Learning Consultation. Do you value informal adult
learning? Does your organisation deliver informal adult learning
opportunities, or have you delivered them in the past before the funding
dried up? Do you want to save informal adult learning and influence its
future development? The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills
(DIUS) is undertaking a major consultation on the future of informal
learning. The consultation document is called 'Informal Adult Learning -
Shaping the Way Ahead': closing date15 May 2008. The Third Sector National
Learning Alliance (TSNLA) is compiling a collective response from Third
Sector providers to ensure they have a strong 'voice' in the wider
consultation (it will be managed by the Workers' Educational Association).
Tell them what you think about the DIUS consultation and informal learning
by completing a short on-line survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1kskz1wXSqA_2bAY4QRQsC4w_3d_3d
Closing date- noon 21st April to allow time to analyse the results and draft
the response. Additionally, the WEA has arranged three seminars across the
UK for Third Sector providers to express their views - these will also
contribute to the response. For further information and to register, please
contact Nicky Booth (email: mailto:nbooth@wea.org.uk); or phone: 0117 916
6504) by 15th April.
4.5 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national
strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation.
Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this
consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy.
Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve
the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all
local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84.
Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.
5.0 Jobs
5.1 CN4M Network Development Officer (Maternity cover). Job Title:
Network Development Officer, Salary: NJC Scale Pt. 27. Currently £22,122,
Organisation: Community Network 4 Manchester.
CN4M is looking for an experienced Network Development Officer to cover
maternity leave from June 2008 to November 2008 (subject to funding).
We would expect the applicant to be able to: Work with our sub-networks on
all aspects of their development; Assist the finance and monitoring team in
producing reports and gathering and collating evidence; And support the
'core' function of CN4M by assisting or leading on delivering relevant
actions to the post in our Delivery Plan.
The post will be full time (35 hours per week).
We would prefer the applicant to have knowledge of and be active within the
Community Network for Manchester.
Closing date for applications: noon, 25th April 2008
Further information and application details are available on the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=537&Itemid=50
Please forward completed applications to: The Office Manager, Green Fish
Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE. Please mark your
envelope confidential. Or, e-mail to: mailto:chiara@cn4m.net. Contact John
Wareham (CN4M Chief Executive) for informal enquiries: mailto:john@cn4m.net,
0161 234 2921.
5.2 Half Time Project Support Worker. Job Title: Half Time Project
Support Worker, Salary: NJC scale Point 11 £14,197 per annum (£7,098 pro
rata), Fixed Term 3 years 18.75 hours per week (5 half days), Organisation:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance. Required from May 2008 to assist
on their expanding development project. Experience of Microsoft Office
programs and excellent written and verbal communication skills are
essential. This post will be based in their office in Pendleton Way,
Salford.
For further information and an application pack, please contact Marie Oxtoby
01204 594004; mailto:marieoxtoby@btinternet.com or Yvonne 0161 742 7485;
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk. Closing date 21 April 2008. GMNA is committed
to equal opportunities. Registered charity No: 1098127
5.3 Care Project Co-ordinator. Job Title: Care Project Co-ordinator,
27 hours per week, Organisation: Ladybarn Community Association, Royle
Street, Fallowfield. Ladybarn Community Association are looking for an
enthusiastic person to co-ordinate their Older People's Project. Good
communication & organisational skills are essential. For an application
pack, please contact: Mags Smith on 0161 225 2093. Closing date for
applications-1st May 2008. Interviews on 9th May 2008. Reg.Charity Number
700038
5.4 Centre Manager. Job Title: Centre Manager, Salary Scale: SO2,
£26,067 (pro rata) for 25 hours initially funded for 1 year, Organisation:
Salford Women's Centre. An enthusiastic and committed woman is needed for
the position of Centre Manager, responsible for the daily administration of
the Centre. Must have at least 2 years' experience managing staff and
volunteers, experience of community work, budget control and policy and
project development. Must be competent in Microsoft packages including Word
and Excel. If you have a commitment to women's groups, issues and services,
they would like to hear from you.
For an application pack, please contact: Salford Women's Centre, Halton
Bank, Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 7AB. Telephone: 0161 736 3844. Closing
date: 16 April 2008, Interviews take place on: 23 April 2008. This post is
exempt under 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act.
5.5 Money Advice Worker. Job Title: Money Advice Worker, Salary:
£12,623 pa, Hours: 25 hours per week, Contract: two years fixed term,
Organisation: Tameside African Refugee Association (TARA), Funded initially
for two years by the United Utilities Trust Fund. TARA is a small dynamic
charity working with refugees and asylum seekers in Tameside. They are
looking for an experienced general adviser (a minimum of two years paid or
voluntary full time experience or part time equivalent) who has a good
knowledge of debt advice especially in dealing with priority and utility
debt casework. The post will involve the delivery of an advice drop-in
service to their client group, the training and support of volunteers
working in their advice centre.
Deadline for receiving applications: Monday 21st April 2008 (4 pm),
Interview date: Friday 25th April 2008, Start date: Thursday 1st May 2008.
For details and an application pack please telephone TARA on 0161 339 7270.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that information circulated through the CN4M
bulletin is for your information only; with the exception of the 'network
news' section, content is not endorsed by and does not represent the views
of CN4M.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net.
EMAIL BULLETIN – 11th April 2008
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 http://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 Community Network For Manchester. Update on Network Funding: The
Manchester Partnership have agreed to fully fund the first quarter's payment
up front and we are currently in the process of completing the application
form. We have still not confirmed the remainder of the funding for this
financial year but discussions are still ongoing and you will be updated as
soon as we have more information.
The Executive Group will be scrutinising the Network application forms over
the next two weeks and will agree the funding to Networks on the 24th April.
In the mean time, if any Network has an immediate need for an interim
payment, then please contact the core team as soon as possible.
Please contact John Wareham (email mailto:john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921)
if you have any queries or concerns.
2.0 Training
2.1 Starting Up Your Own Business- Free Advisory Service with
Business Support Solutions. Business Support Solutions offers advice and
information to help you become your own boss. With more than 15 years
experience in supporting local businesses, they are able to offer a
customised Business Start Up support service. If you would like to take
part, your first step would be to attend an Awareness Session, with a group
of like minded people. An accredited business advisor will give a
presentation covering all aspects of business planning. At the end of the
session you should have all the information you need to write a workable
business plan and make sure that your plan complies with the legal
requirements of setting up a business. Additional hour long one to one
sessions are then available with a fully qualified business advisor, to look
at your specific needs.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jackie Aston
(Enterprise Link Worker):
mailto:jackie.aston@business-support-solutions.co.uk, Tel: 0161 - 976 -
4243, Business Support Solutions, Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley, WA14
5XZ
2.2 Social Enterprise Start Up Programme- Free Training. A unique
opportunity to develop your project idea into a viable social enterprise.
Business Support Solutions Start up and Legal Structure Programmes are aimed
at individuals or groups who wish to set up a social enterprise and require
support with developing their vision and planning their project. The
programmes comprise a number of Workshops and One to One business support
sessions, designed to give you the practical skills needed to develop and
start a social enterprise. If you wish to join other social entrepreneurs on
a similar journey, book on their next courses starting in APRIL and JUNE
2008. Cost : Free
Venue: Business Support Solutions - Nelson House, Park Road, Timperley
Dates/ Time: 23rd & 30th April - 7th and 14th May 2008. 5.30pm to 8.30pm -
(for June dates, please contact them) For further information, please see
the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=535&Itemid=50.
To book your place, please contact Isabelle Farquhar on 0161 976 4243 or
email: mailto:isabelle.farquhar@3se.co.uk to discuss your initial idea.
2.3 Turbulence & Transitions: Understanding & Working in Changing
Organisations. Organised by the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust, this one-day
workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to reflect
on their experience of organisational life. The morning programme will draw
on systemic and psychoanalytic perspectives, which inform our understanding
of work in organisations. The afternoon is devoted to the practical
application of these theoretical ideas, in small consultation work groups.
Cost: £95
Date/ Time: 22nd April 2008, from 9.15am to 4.15pm
Venue: Friends Meeting House
Contact Vicky Harrison, Events Organiser on 020 8938 2548 Email:
mailto:events@tavi-port.org for more information or to book a place.
2.4 New Chief Executive Programme- Run by ACEVO. The programme is
designed for newly appointed chief executives of third sector organisations
and will provide starting points for exploring the new challenges and
opportunities of the role as well as opportunities to develop a strong peer
support network. The purpose of the programme is to provide a structured
approach to the crucial challenges of leadership, management and governance,
exploring theory and its application in practice. In a supportive group of
your peers you will have time to consider your strengths, as well as develop
the expertise you want in order to manage the inevitable demands and
pressures of your role. Cost: Members- £715, Non-members - £865.
Dates/Times: 07 May Module 1: The role of the Chief Executive; 03 June
Module 2: Your Leadership Journey; 09 July Module 3: The Chief Executive as
ambassador; 03 September Module 4: Financial Matters and Fundraising; 07
October Module 5: Leading strategic change. 09.30 - 16.30. Venue: The
Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Manchester. For more information please contact
Amy Rooks, Professional Development Executive on 0845 873 8096 or
mailto:amy.rooks@acevo.org.uk
2.5 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who would
not be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although some
are more suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions last
from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the areas of
arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills. A limited number
of these workshops can be offered free to groups in their widening
participation area (the 25% most deprived super output areas).
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Phone Sarah Wilkinson on (0161) 998 7272 or email for more
information and you will be sent a list of workshops and a booking
application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April so requests can be
prioritised) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk
2.6 Accelerated Learning. This two-day training course is for
trainers, mentors, coaches and teaching professionals working with adults.
Dates: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th May 2008
Venue: Manchester Carers' Centre, Beswick House, Beswick Row, Manchester, M4
4PR
Cost (2 days) £160 which includes lunch & refreshments. For a link to the
booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=519&Itemid=50,
or contact: Bob Towers Training & Consultancy, Kuumba Imani Millennium
Centre, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool L8 1TH, Tel: 07841 515 070,
www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.7 Short courses in community and youth work at Manchester
University - May - July 2008. Courses include: Developing Local
Participation- Exploring organisational structures and decision-making
procedures to identify barriers and organisational strategies to enable
participation. Youth Work Theory and Practice - Identifying the role of a
community worker in the development of young people. Class and Power -
Identify and analyse the causes and effects of class oppression as well as
models of good community and youth work practice to address them. Mentoring
as Informal Education - A look at different approaches to the various stages
of mentoring as well as the skills involved. Each course is 10 credits;
Undergraduate Level One, and costs £256.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=50,
or call 0161 275 3523.
2.8 Leadership and Management Programmes at The Co-operative
College. The Co-operative College is based in Manchester and has been
serving the educational and learning needs of the co-operative movement
since 1919. They offer a range of open management courses providing learners
from third sector organisations with the opportunity to join colleagues from
other organisations to gain relevant and progressive knowledge and skills.
They will soon be delivering three one-day leadership and management
programmes that are designed for social enterprises and smaller
co-operatives. The cost of each course including all materials and lunch is
only £50 per person for the Effective Manager and Effective Communication
courses, and £75 per person for the Manager as Developer course. To find out
more about the range of bespoke management solutions they can offer, please
contact Jason Starks, Learning and Development Manager at
mailto:Jason@co-op.ac.uk, or ring Jason on 0161 246 2923
3.0 Events
3.1 Transition Town Hulme Event. On Wednesday 16th April, Transition
Town Hulme will host the first "Hulme Looks Forward..." event. The event
will bring together people who live and work in Hulme to celebrate local
environmental action and discuss the future. Transition Town Hulme is part
of the Transition Town network, a loose affiliation of projects spanning the
length and breadth of the country. Transition Towns aim to meet the
challenges of Peak Oil and climate change by planning the transition away
from our current dependency on fossil fuels for energy and raw materials.
"Hulme Looks Forward..." will give local community groups and residents the
chance to meet those involved in environmental work in and around Hulme and
offer them the opportunity to get involved. It will give people the
opportunity to talk about how they think Hulme should move forward and deal
with environmental challenges. Refreshments will be provided, everyone is
welcome and entry is free.
Date/ Time: Wednesday 16th April, 7:00pm
Venue: Zion Arts Centre, Stretford Road, Hulme.
To view the full press release for this event, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=244, or contact Tim on 07971688096 or mailto:tjthehunt@yahoo.co.uk.
For more information on Transition Towns see: http://transitiontowns.org/
and http://transitionculture.org/.
3.2 ACEVO North Conference 2008. Join the largest gathering of third
sector leaders in the North of England! Acevo's second northern conference
will focus on Strategic Planning. Leaders from all three sectors will share
their thoughts and experience focusing on: Strategic planning and achieving
your vision; Setting and implementing long term goals; Strategic challenges
for the future - responding to threats and opportunities. This unique
networking opportunity provides a chance to meet with peers in your area and
discuss plans for the development of acevo North with the Steering Group.
Cost: Price: £110, Non Member rate: £130.
Date/ Time: 24th April 2008- 09:30 - 16:30
Venue: The Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, M60 7HA
To book a place at the conference and see a full programme for the day.
Please visit:
https://www.acevo.org.uk/index.cfm/display_page/Events_list/control_contentt
ype/event_list/display_open/events_936
3.3 Innovation and Creativity Global Citizenship Project Launch.
Development Education Project - Funded by Oxfam UK. The aim of the project
is to develop the knowledge and skills base in innovation, creativity and
risk for global citizenship. You are invited to discuss these ideas on the
24th- a final programme will be developed after Easter. The meeting will be
participative giving plenty of opportunity to share and develop your own
ideas on the process. The organisers would like short presentations, or
activities, which convey participant's own views on the creative and
innovative process.
Date/ Time: 24th April 10.00 - 15.00 (lunch included)
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester
For more information, and to register for this event, please contact:
mailto:anne@dep.org.uk, Tel: 0161 921 8013, DEP, c/o Laurel Cottage, 799
Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RR.
3.4 Manchester City Council- Jobs Fairs 2008. Manchester City
Council are hosting their annual jobs fairs for Disabled people and for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
Dates/ Times: Thursday May 22, 11am to 4pm - Jobs fair for Disabled People;
Thursday August 28 11am to 4pm - LGBT jobs fair.
Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester. For a link to the events
flyer, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=235 If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact
Kate Fowler on 0161 234 1885 or mailto:k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk
3.5 The NXt Generation 2008 TAKE OVA! Variety Showcase. The nXt
Generation presents the 2008 TAKE OVA!!! Variety Showcase. Including:
Motivational Speaker - Paul O'Bina, Drama Act - Living to Die (sponsored by
D.T.B campaign) (LIVE performance) Underground Unit - Straight out of
LONDON(supporting the cause) (LIVE performance) Manchester's Finest - M's
up!!! Award Ceremony/ Fashion Show/ Hair Show/ Music Showcase & more!!! It
is a ticket only event: £5.00 = Young People (21 & Under), £15.00 = People
(22+). To view the events flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=239
Date/Time: May 5th 2008, 5pm - 11pm
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Contact Address: mailto:txg@hotmail.co.uk, web: www.myspace.com/txg2007,
Contact No: 07946 851705- 07965 667301 - 07807 410389- Reaghellle Peltier
- Nicole McLaren - Leah Simms.
3.6 Public Seminar- Challenges and Opportunities for Service
Delivery in a culturally diverse society: lessons from the Muslim community.
Key aims of the seminar: To bring together public and private service
providers and those who use their services; To examine experiences gained
from their individual perspective to find out how they have dealt with the
challenges of meeting the needs of a more culturally, ethnically and
religiously diverse British society; To explore further opportunities and
challenges for service providers arising from further immigration into
Britain from the EU and elsewhere.
Date/ Time: Saturday 17 May 2008: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 210, Dame Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester M15 6HB.
To access an event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=240, or contact: Liz Marr, Collaborative Partnerships Co-ordinator,
Tel. 0161 247 3034, mailto:l.marr@mmu.ac.uk, Or Burjor Avari, Multicultural
Studies Co-ordinator, Tel. 0161 247 1023, mailto:b.avari@mmu.ac.uk.
3.7 Neuro Support 4 Salford. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Something new for U if you have a neurological condition or injury or
care for someone who has. Next Meeting:
Date/Time: Friday 18th April, 2008. Starts 11am
Venue: The Neurocare Centre, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP(in the
small meeting room)
With guest speaker Ann Brehaut to talk about the benefits of Aromatherapy.
Light lunch provided
For more information please contact Yvonne at GMNA, 6th Floor, St James's
House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745
9595 Email: mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
4.0 Information
4.1 Valuing Older People Awards. The Valuing Older People Board are
running an awards' nomination for inspirational older people... Voices of
Experience in Manchester. Do you know an inspirational older person? The
Valuing Older People Positive Images of Ageing team would like to hear about
what makes them inspirational. For an opportunity for them to appear on the
VOP Calendar 2009 and for you both to attend a Full of Life Festival award
ceremony on 7th October, please nominate your local hero!
For more information, please call the VOP team on 234 3547 or email:
mailto:vop@manchester.gov.uk or to access a nomination form, please see the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=528&Itemid=35
4.2 Manchester climate change pledge. All across Greater Manchester
almost 20,000 people are taking small steps to tackle Climate Change
supported through the 'Manchester is my Planet' programme. Greater
Manchester has an overall target of getting 50,000 people Switched-on to
Climate Change by World Environment Day on June 5th. For Manchester this
means getting just 6,000 more people to take the Climate Change pledge.
Richard Leese (Chair of the Manchester Local Strategic Partnership) said:
"I'd therefore like to encourage all colleagues within our partner
organisations, together with their family and friends, to help us reach this
goal and demonstrate that they (and Manchester) are Switched-on to Climate
Change. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up and and pledges will
automatically register on the Manchester total as part of an online Greater
Manchester 'pledge-o-metre'." Switched-on people taking the 'Manchester is
my Planet' pledge will also get access to exclusive offers, competitions,
updates and information helping them to take steps towards a lower-carbon
lifestyle. You can take the pledge by visiting
http://www.manchesterismyplanet.com/takethepledge.asp
4.3 Manchester Heroes - Do you know anyone who has gone that extra
mile? On the 7th April 2008 the Manchester Evening News and Barclays Bank
launched an Awards project that seeks to recognise outstanding achievement
within the community. They are looking for modern day heroes from the fields
of education, health, care work, community groups, the emergency services
and more - who have gone the extra mile for Manchester and its inhabitants.
25 winners will each receive £1,000 and the chance to meet Coronation Street
star Kym Ryder at a presentation where winners will receive a commemorative
trophy. The Manchester Evening News will be covering the progress of the
search for the Manchester Heroes throughout the Awards project, providing
fantastic publicity for the people you nominate as well as your
establishment.
If you would like to nominate somebody, please email their name and contact
details, along with a brief synopsis of why they are a deserving candidate
to Jenny Stokes: mailto:jenny@comms.aspectgroup.co.uk, call 020 8673 2020.
4.4 Informal Learning Consultation. Do you value informal adult
learning? Does your organisation deliver informal adult learning
opportunities, or have you delivered them in the past before the funding
dried up? Do you want to save informal adult learning and influence its
future development? The Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills
(DIUS) is undertaking a major consultation on the future of informal
learning. The consultation document is called 'Informal Adult Learning -
Shaping the Way Ahead': closing date15 May 2008. The Third Sector National
Learning Alliance (TSNLA) is compiling a collective response from Third
Sector providers to ensure they have a strong 'voice' in the wider
consultation (it will be managed by the Workers' Educational Association).
Tell them what you think about the DIUS consultation and informal learning
by completing a short on-line survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1kskz1wXSqA_2bAY4QRQsC4w_3d_3d
Closing date- noon 21st April to allow time to analyse the results and draft
the response. Additionally, the WEA has arranged three seminars across the
UK for Third Sector providers to express their views - these will also
contribute to the response. For further information and to register, please
contact Nicky Booth (email: mailto:nbooth@wea.org.uk); or phone: 0117 916
6504) by 15th April.
4.5 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national
strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation.
Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this
consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy.
Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve
the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all
local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84.
Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.
5.0 Jobs
5.1 CN4M Network Development Officer (Maternity cover). Job Title:
Network Development Officer, Salary: NJC Scale Pt. 27. Currently £22,122,
Organisation: Community Network 4 Manchester.
CN4M is looking for an experienced Network Development Officer to cover
maternity leave from June 2008 to November 2008 (subject to funding).
We would expect the applicant to be able to: Work with our sub-networks on
all aspects of their development; Assist the finance and monitoring team in
producing reports and gathering and collating evidence; And support the
'core' function of CN4M by assisting or leading on delivering relevant
actions to the post in our Delivery Plan.
The post will be full time (35 hours per week).
We would prefer the applicant to have knowledge of and be active within the
Community Network for Manchester.
Closing date for applications: noon, 25th April 2008
Further information and application details are available on the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=537&Itemid=50
Please forward completed applications to: The Office Manager, Green Fish
Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE. Please mark your
envelope confidential. Or, e-mail to: mailto:chiara@cn4m.net. Contact John
Wareham (CN4M Chief Executive) for informal enquiries: mailto:john@cn4m.net,
0161 234 2921.
5.2 Half Time Project Support Worker. Job Title: Half Time Project
Support Worker, Salary: NJC scale Point 11 £14,197 per annum (£7,098 pro
rata), Fixed Term 3 years 18.75 hours per week (5 half days), Organisation:
Greater Manchester Neurological Alliance. Required from May 2008 to assist
on their expanding development project. Experience of Microsoft Office
programs and excellent written and verbal communication skills are
essential. This post will be based in their office in Pendleton Way,
Salford.
For further information and an application pack, please contact Marie Oxtoby
01204 594004; mailto:marieoxtoby@btinternet.com or Yvonne 0161 742 7485;
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk. Closing date 21 April 2008. GMNA is committed
to equal opportunities. Registered charity No: 1098127
5.3 Care Project Co-ordinator. Job Title: Care Project Co-ordinator,
27 hours per week, Organisation: Ladybarn Community Association, Royle
Street, Fallowfield. Ladybarn Community Association are looking for an
enthusiastic person to co-ordinate their Older People's Project. Good
communication & organisational skills are essential. For an application
pack, please contact: Mags Smith on 0161 225 2093. Closing date for
applications-1st May 2008. Interviews on 9th May 2008. Reg.Charity Number
700038
5.4 Centre Manager. Job Title: Centre Manager, Salary Scale: SO2,
£26,067 (pro rata) for 25 hours initially funded for 1 year, Organisation:
Salford Women's Centre. An enthusiastic and committed woman is needed for
the position of Centre Manager, responsible for the daily administration of
the Centre. Must have at least 2 years' experience managing staff and
volunteers, experience of community work, budget control and policy and
project development. Must be competent in Microsoft packages including Word
and Excel. If you have a commitment to women's groups, issues and services,
they would like to hear from you.
For an application pack, please contact: Salford Women's Centre, Halton
Bank, Langworthy Road, Salford, M6 7AB. Telephone: 0161 736 3844. Closing
date: 16 April 2008, Interviews take place on: 23 April 2008. This post is
exempt under 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act.
5.5 Money Advice Worker. Job Title: Money Advice Worker, Salary:
£12,623 pa, Hours: 25 hours per week, Contract: two years fixed term,
Organisation: Tameside African Refugee Association (TARA), Funded initially
for two years by the United Utilities Trust Fund. TARA is a small dynamic
charity working with refugees and asylum seekers in Tameside. They are
looking for an experienced general adviser (a minimum of two years paid or
voluntary full time experience or part time equivalent) who has a good
knowledge of debt advice especially in dealing with priority and utility
debt casework. The post will involve the delivery of an advice drop-in
service to their client group, the training and support of volunteers
working in their advice centre.
Deadline for receiving applications: Monday 21st April 2008 (4 pm),
Interview date: Friday 25th April 2008, Start date: Thursday 1st May 2008.
For details and an application pack please telephone TARA on 0161 339 7270.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that information circulated through the CN4M
bulletin is for your information only; with the exception of the 'network
news' section, content is not endorsed by and does not represent the views
of CN4M.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net.
Monday, 7 April 2008
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN 4th April 2008
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 http://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 Community Network 4 Manchester:
Following CN4M's request to the Manchester Partnership to clarify our
funding position for this year, they have responded and we have held an
initial meeting to further understand and clarify their response.
There are a number of issues that need further work and the discussions will
continue over the coming weeks, including the allocation of funding to some
sub-networks. Fortunately, there is an indication that any changes will be
phased and a 'tapering' of funding would be appropriate. This would fall in
line with CN4M's plans to produce a strategic plan and introduce a quality
framework. We expect that all networks would receive a payment for the
first quarter in April.
The one area where there was complete clarity is that there will be no
funding for the Neighbourhood Community Engagement Workers in this year's
allocation. The NCEWs have been informed and the Executive and core team
will support the NCEWs and the sub-network areas they are linked to, to
minimise the impact on delivery as much as possible and ensure the
individuals concerned are given every support to find alternative
employment.
Further information will be circulated as soon as we have confirmation of
the way forward for the remainder of CN4M's funding.
John Wareham CN4M Chief Executive, mailto:john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921
2.0 Training
2.1 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who would
not be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although some
are more suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions last
from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the areas of
arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills. A limited number
of these workshops can be offered free to groups in their widening
participation area (the 25% most deprived super output areas).
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Phone Sarah Wilkinson on (0161) 998 7272 or email for more
information and you will be sent a list of workshops and a booking
application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April so requests can be
prioritised) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk
2.2 New Chief Executive Programme- Run by ACEVO. The programme is
designed for newly appointed chief executives of third sector organisations
and will provide starting points for exploring the new challenges and
opportunities of the role as well as opportunities to develop a strong peer
support network. The purpose of the programme is to provide a structured
approach to the crucial challenges of leadership, management and governance,
exploring theory and its application in practice. In a supportive group of
your peers you will have time to consider your strengths, as well as develop
the expertise you want in order to manage the inevitable demands and
pressures of your role. Cost: Members- £715, Non-members - £865.
Dates/Times: 07 May Module 1: The role of the Chief Executive; 03 June
Module 2: Your Leadership Journey; 09 July Module 3: The Chief Executive as
ambassador; 03 September Module 4: Financial Matters and Fundraising; 07
October Module 5: Leading strategic change. 09.30 - 16.30. Venue:The Lesbian
and Gay Foundation, Manchester. For more information please contact Amy
Rooks, Professional Development Executive on 0845 873 8096 or
mailto:amy.rooks@acevo.org.uk
2.3 Accelerated Learning. This two-day training course is for
trainers, mentors, coaches and teaching professionals working with adults.
Dates: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th May 2008
Venue: Manchester Carers' Centre, Beswick House, Beswick Row, Manchester, M4
4PR
Cost (2 days) £160 which includes lunch & refreshments. For a link to the
booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=519&Itemid=50,
or contact: Bob Towers Training & Consultancy, Kuumba Imani Millennium
Centre, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool L8 1TH, Tel: 07841 515 070,
www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.4 ICT Courses- WEVH. New courses scheduled for Spring/Summer 2008:
Intro/Intermediate Database (MS Access): 8th, 15th and 22nd April 2008;
Advanced Word Processing (MS Word): 14th, 21st and 28th May 2008. These
courses lead to a level 2 or 3 eDCC qualification. Please go to
http://www.edcc.org.uk/ for more information on course content. All courses
run 9.30am - 3pm, 3 x sessions, 15 hours in total - students must attend all
3 sessions to gain the certificate. Fees: Each full 3-day course costs £100
and full payment is required in advance to secure your place.
For more information or to request an application form please contact the
Admin Team on 0161 833 8800 or email mailto:info@wevh.org.uk.
2.5 Digital Mentoring Project- Free ICT Workshops. DigitALL is a
project based in Greater Manchester that matches young people (aged 16-25)
with people aged 45 and over who want help to get started using the Internet
and digital technology. They are running a series of four linked workshops.
The workshops will be fun and informal and you will work in pairs, helping
someone with the activities. Do you.... Need something more than exams and
job experience on your CV? Can you.... Give someone confidence with digital
technology? Complete 4 x 2 hour workshops and you will receive a Mentoring
certificate.
Workshop Dates: E-mail & internet: 5th, 12th , 19th April & 3rd May-
(Saturday) 10- 12; Beginners Web Design 5th, 12th, 19th, April & 3rd May-
(Saturday) 10- 12.
Venue: Ada House Thompson Street, Manchester M5 4FY
Contact them on: Tel: 0845 217 8988 or email mailto:k.kelly@timebank.org.uk,
mailto:k.ashley@timebank.org.uk.
2.6 Short courses in community and youth work at Manchester
University - May - July 2008. Courses include: Developing Local
Participation- Exploring organisational structures and decision-making
procedures to identify barriers and organisational strategies to enable
participation. Youth Work Theory and Practice - Identifying the role of a
community worker in the development of young people. Class and Power -
Identify and analyse the causes and effects of class oppression as well as
models of good community and youth work practice to address them. Mentoring
as Informal Education - A look at different approaches to the various stages
of mentoring as well as the skills involved. Each course is 10 credits;
Undergraduate Level One, and costs £256.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=50,
or call 0161 275 3523.
2.7 Leadership and Management Programmes at The Co-operative
College. The Co-operative College is based in Manchester and has been
serving the educational and learning needs of the co-operative movement
since 1919. They offer a range of open management courses providing learners
from third sector organisations with the opportunity to join colleagues from
other organisations to gain relevant and progressive knowledge and skills.
They will soon be delivering three one-day leadership and management
programmes that are designed for social enterprises and smaller
co-operatives. The cost of each course including all materials and lunch is
only £50 per person for the Effective Manager and Effective Communication
courses, and £75 per person for the Manager as Developer course. To find out
more about the range of bespoke management solutions they can offer, please
contact Jason Starks, Learning and Development Manager at
mailto:Jason@co-op.ac.uk, or ring Jason on 0161 246 2923
3.0 Events
3.1 Security 2008 - Managing The Unexpected. Security 2008 is
organised by a range of organisations including Greater Manchester Police,
and the British Security Industry Association. This year's event has
'managing the unexpected' as its focus and will include presentations by
Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. As
well as the seminar programme there will be an exhibition of security
products and services. The event is free and includes a buffet lunch.
Date/Time: Tuesday 8th April (morning).
Venue: New Century Hall, Corporation Street, Manchester M60 4ES
For more information, or to register for the event, please contact: Elaine
Hercombe TEL:0845 389 0747 FAX: 0845 389 0761 EMAIL:
mailto:e.hercombe@bsia.co.uk
3.2 Manchester City Council- Jobs Fairs 2008. Manchester City
Council are hosting their annual jobs fairs for Disabled people and for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
Dates/ Times: Thursday May 22, 11am to 4pm - Jobs fair for Disabled People;
Thursday August 28 11am to 4pm - LGBT jobs fair.
Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester. For a link to the events
flyer, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=235 If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact
Kate Fowler on 0161 234 1885 or mailto:k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk
3.3 The NXt Generation 2008 TAKE OVA! Variety Showcase. The nXt
Generation presents the 2008 TAKE OVA!!! Variety Showcase. Including:
Motivational Speaker - Paul O'Bina, Drama Act - Living to Die (sponsored by
D.T.B campaign) (LIVE performance) Underground Unit - Straight out of
LONDON(supporting the cause) (LIVE performance) Manchester's Finest - M's
up!!! Award Ceremony/ Fashion Show/ Hair Show/ Music Showcase & more!!! It
is a ticket only event: £5.00 = Young People (21 & Under), £15.00 = People
(22+). To view the events flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=239
Date/Time: May 5th 2008, 5pm - 11pm
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Contact Address: Unit 8, The Moss Side & Hulme Millennium Windrush Centre,
70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7WD, mailto:txg@hotmail.co.uk,
web: www.myspace.com/txg2007, Contact No: 07946 851705- 07965 667301 -
07807 410389- Reaghellle Peltier - Nicole McLaren - Leah Simms.
3.4 Public Seminar- Challenges and Opportunities for Service
Delivery in a culturally diverse society: lessons from the Muslim community.
Key aims of the seminar: To bring together public and private service
providers and those who use their services; To examine experiences gained
from their individual perspective to find out how they have dealt with the
challenges of meeting the needs of a more culturally, ethnically and
religiously diverse British society; To explore further opportunities and
challenges for service providers arising from further immigration into
Britain from the EU and elsewhere.
Date/ Time: Saturday 17 May 2008: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 210, Dame Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester M15 6HB.
To access an event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=240, or contact: Liz Marr, Collaborative Partnerships Co-ordinator,
Tel. 0161 247 3034, mailto:l.marr@mmu.ac.uk, Or Burjor Avari, Multicultural
Studies Co-ordinator, Tel. 0161 247 1023, mailto:b.avari@mmu.ac.uk.
3.5 Bury Neuro Support Meeting. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Date/Time: Thursday 10th April 2008, 4-6pm
Venue: Bishop Ashton Room, Bury Parish Church Hall
With guest speaker Gemma Short to talk about carers and her role in the
Carers Health Project. Followed by refreshments and relaxation time.
Transport is available for this meeting. Please call Marie ASAP on 01204
594004 to book a place on the minibus. For further information, contact:
GMNA c/o The Stroke Association, 6th Floor St James's House, Pendleton Way,
Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486, Fax: 0161 745 9595, Email:
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
3.6 Neuro Support 4 Salford. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Something new for U if you have a neurological condition or injury or
care for someone who has. Next Meeting:
Date/Time: Friday 18th April, 2008. Starts 11am
Venue: The Neurocare Centre, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP(in the
small meeting room)
With guest speaker Ann Brehaut to talk about the benefits of Aromatherapy.
Light lunch provided
For more information please contact Yvonne at GMNA, 6th Floor, St James's
House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745
9595 Email: mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
3.7 Comment on public transport in Manchester. People in Manchester
are being given the chance to raise public transport issues face-to-face
with the managers responsible for running their services this weekend at a
drop-in session hosted by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority
(GMPTA). Bus operators First Manchester, Arriva and Stagecoach will be
attending, along with officers from Stagecoach Metrolink, GMPTA and GMPTE.
The event is the first of four to be held in Manchester this year.
Date/Time: Saturday 5 April between 11am and 1pm
Venue: GMPTE Online at Piccadilly Gardens
3.8 The Cheetham And Crumpsall Welcome Centre Annual General
Meeting. Everyone is invited.
Date/ Time: Thursday 10th April 2008, 2pm
Venue: Trinity Church
The Cheetham and Crumpsall Welcome Centre is based in Trinity United Church
on Cheetham Hill Road. Its vision is to provide individuals and families new
to the area (and not so new!) with a friendly environment where they can
receive advice, resources to improve their way they live, healthy food and
snacks, and a place for children to play. It is open for two half-days a
week: from 13.00-16.00 on Thursday and from 10.30-13.30 on Friday.
4.0 Information
4.1 Ramblers' Association - Get Walking Keep Walking. We need you!
Help to get people walking! The Ramblers' Association are recruiting
volunteers to support their new Get Walking Keep Walking programme in
Manchester. This promotes local urban walking and independent walking over
12-week sessions. They are seeking volunteers to develop routes and other
volunteers to accompany staff and clients on walks. Induction training will
be held on Saturday 19th April in central Manchester. If you are interested,
please apply for their simple application form: Download from
http://www.getwalking.org.uk/ or telephone Chris Wingrove, on 0207 339 8564
for further details or to request a copy by post.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=513&Itemid=50
4.2 Volunteer as a Local Project Manager in Trafford. Are you ready
for a life changing challenge? Do you want to make your local community a
cleaner, greener more sustainable place to live in? Action for Sustainable
Living supports individuals and their communities to make a difference. They
would like to support new areas and are looking for Ten Voluntary Local
Project Managers to help them to do this in Trafford. The role is a
challenging yet rewarding one; you will develop new skills, meet new people
and really feel like you are making a difference. If you are an
enthusiastic, self-motivated individual able to offer at least eight hours
per week to support AfSL's activities, why not nominate yourself for this
unique opportunity? No previous experience necessary. These posts are
available for a minimum period of 6 months. Deadline for applications: 10am
on Friday 2nd May
For an application pack email mailto:jobs@afsl.org.uk; or ring 0845 634
4510, or visit their website: http://www.afsl.org.uk
4.3 Funding: Community Spaces programme. Community groups across
England are all set to spring clean their neighbourhoods following the
launch of a £50 million lottery-funded grants programme on Wednesday 19
March. Community Spaces is a £50 million open grants programme that is
managed by Groundwork UK as an Award Partner to the Big Lottery Fund. The
programme helps community groups create or improve green and open spaces so
that the quality of life in neighbourhoods across England is enhanced.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=518&Itemid,
visit http://www.community-spaces.org.uk/, or contact: Community Spaces,
Groundwork, Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham, B1 2RR. Tel: 0121 236
8565, email: mailto:info@community-spaces.org.uk
4.4 Manchester Heroes - Do you know anyone who has gone that extra
mile? On the 7th April 2008 the Manchester Evening News and Barclays Bank
are launching an Awards project that seeks to recognize outstanding
achievement within the community. They are looking for modern day heroes
from the fields of education, health, care work, community groups, the
emergency services and more - who have gone the extra mile for Manchester
and its inhabitants. 25 winners will each receive £1,000 and the chance to
meet Coronation Street star Kym Ryder at a presentation where winners will
receive a commemorative trophy. The Manchester Evening News will be covering
the progress of the search for the Manchester Heroes throughout the Awards
project, providing fantastic publicity for the people you nominate as well
as your establishment.
If you would like to nominate somebody, please email their name and contact
details, along with a brief synopsis of why they are a deserving candidate
to Jenny Stokes: mailto:jenny@comms.aspectgroup.co.uk, call 020 8673 2020.
4.5 Two new Community Radio Stations for Manchester. On the 25th
March, Ofcom announced that six new community radio licences were to be
awarded to stations in the East Midlands and the North West, including TWO
new stations for Manchester. PEACE FM will provide a cohesive and inclusive
voice for the African Caribbean community of Manchester. It will provide
opportunities for local people to be employed or volunteer their services as
well as offer training. NORTH MANCHESTER FM will be based at MANCAT's One
Central Park Campus and staffed by a team of enthusiastic volunteers from
all walks of life. NMFM is committed to entertaining its listeners as well
as creating new skills, boosting community pride and enabling residents to
have a better dialogue with the various services tasked to serve them.
4.6 Compact Annual Sector Report 2007 now available. A report by
Compact Voice reflecting voluntary and community sector perspectives on the
Compact is now available on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=73&Itemid
=81
4.7 The Economic Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector
to the Economy of the North West. New research now available on The Economic
Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector to the Economy of the
North West on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=71&Itemid
=81. The document sets out the evidence base for the voluntary and community
sector to rise to the challenge of the government's changing agenda towards
it. The government has ambitious plans for the voluntary and community
sector, not least in taking a greater role in the delivery of front line
services.
4.8 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national
strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation.
Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this
consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy.
Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve
the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all
local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84.
Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Development Officer- Transport Resource Unit. Job Title:
Development Officer in Transport Resource Unit, NJC equivalent:
£23,749-£27,594 Scale SO1/2, points 29-34 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35
hours per week). The Transport Resource Unit is recruiting for a Development
Officer. This role is an opportunity to work alongside voluntary
organisations and statutory authorities in order to contribute to the future
shape of the local transport network in Greater Manchester.
For more information, please see the GMCVO website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/663 Closing Date: 9th April 2008
5.2 Office Administrator (Trainee)- Tung Sing Housing Association.
Job Title: Office Administrator (Trainee), Salary: £10,600. Due to the
resident profile the post holder must be fluent in the Chinese language.
Tung Sing Housing Association provides high quality, affordable housing and
community services to the diverse communities of Manchester and Trafford.
The employment package includes: Day release to attend college, Flexible
working and family-friendly policies, Holiday entitlement of 20 days per
annum, Contributory Pension Scheme, City Centre location in modern, spacious
and smoke-free offices. Application forms are available from the Tung Sing
website http://www.tungsing.co.uk Or Ms Susan Britton, Tung Sing Housing
Association Ltd, Victoria House, 119 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AG,
Tel: 0161 234 0262 Email: mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th May 2008. Interviews: 22nd / 23rd May 2008
Disclaimer: Please be aware that information circulated through the CN4M
bulletin is for your information only; with the exception of the 'network
news' section, content is not endorsed by and does not represent the views
of CN4M.
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EMAIL BULLETIN 4th April 2008
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 http://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 Community Network 4 Manchester:
Following CN4M's request to the Manchester Partnership to clarify our
funding position for this year, they have responded and we have held an
initial meeting to further understand and clarify their response.
There are a number of issues that need further work and the discussions will
continue over the coming weeks, including the allocation of funding to some
sub-networks. Fortunately, there is an indication that any changes will be
phased and a 'tapering' of funding would be appropriate. This would fall in
line with CN4M's plans to produce a strategic plan and introduce a quality
framework. We expect that all networks would receive a payment for the
first quarter in April.
The one area where there was complete clarity is that there will be no
funding for the Neighbourhood Community Engagement Workers in this year's
allocation. The NCEWs have been informed and the Executive and core team
will support the NCEWs and the sub-network areas they are linked to, to
minimise the impact on delivery as much as possible and ensure the
individuals concerned are given every support to find alternative
employment.
Further information will be circulated as soon as we have confirmation of
the way forward for the remainder of CN4M's funding.
John Wareham CN4M Chief Executive, mailto:john@cn4m.net, Tel: 0161 234 2921
2.0 Training
2.1 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who would
not be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although some
are more suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions last
from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the areas of
arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills. A limited number
of these workshops can be offered free to groups in their widening
participation area (the 25% most deprived super output areas).
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Phone Sarah Wilkinson on (0161) 998 7272 or email for more
information and you will be sent a list of workshops and a booking
application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April so requests can be
prioritised) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk
2.2 New Chief Executive Programme- Run by ACEVO. The programme is
designed for newly appointed chief executives of third sector organisations
and will provide starting points for exploring the new challenges and
opportunities of the role as well as opportunities to develop a strong peer
support network. The purpose of the programme is to provide a structured
approach to the crucial challenges of leadership, management and governance,
exploring theory and its application in practice. In a supportive group of
your peers you will have time to consider your strengths, as well as develop
the expertise you want in order to manage the inevitable demands and
pressures of your role. Cost: Members- £715, Non-members - £865.
Dates/Times: 07 May Module 1: The role of the Chief Executive; 03 June
Module 2: Your Leadership Journey; 09 July Module 3: The Chief Executive as
ambassador; 03 September Module 4: Financial Matters and Fundraising; 07
October Module 5: Leading strategic change. 09.30 - 16.30. Venue:The Lesbian
and Gay Foundation, Manchester. For more information please contact Amy
Rooks, Professional Development Executive on 0845 873 8096 or
mailto:amy.rooks@acevo.org.uk
2.3 Accelerated Learning. This two-day training course is for
trainers, mentors, coaches and teaching professionals working with adults.
Dates: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th May 2008
Venue: Manchester Carers' Centre, Beswick House, Beswick Row, Manchester, M4
4PR
Cost (2 days) £160 which includes lunch & refreshments. For a link to the
booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=519&Itemid=50,
or contact: Bob Towers Training & Consultancy, Kuumba Imani Millennium
Centre, 4 Princes Road, Liverpool L8 1TH, Tel: 07841 515 070,
www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.4 ICT Courses- WEVH. New courses scheduled for Spring/Summer 2008:
Intro/Intermediate Database (MS Access): 8th, 15th and 22nd April 2008;
Advanced Word Processing (MS Word): 14th, 21st and 28th May 2008. These
courses lead to a level 2 or 3 eDCC qualification. Please go to
http://www.edcc.org.uk/ for more information on course content. All courses
run 9.30am - 3pm, 3 x sessions, 15 hours in total - students must attend all
3 sessions to gain the certificate. Fees: Each full 3-day course costs £100
and full payment is required in advance to secure your place.
For more information or to request an application form please contact the
Admin Team on 0161 833 8800 or email mailto:info@wevh.org.uk.
2.5 Digital Mentoring Project- Free ICT Workshops. DigitALL is a
project based in Greater Manchester that matches young people (aged 16-25)
with people aged 45 and over who want help to get started using the Internet
and digital technology. They are running a series of four linked workshops.
The workshops will be fun and informal and you will work in pairs, helping
someone with the activities. Do you.... Need something more than exams and
job experience on your CV? Can you.... Give someone confidence with digital
technology? Complete 4 x 2 hour workshops and you will receive a Mentoring
certificate.
Workshop Dates: E-mail & internet: 5th, 12th , 19th April & 3rd May-
(Saturday) 10- 12; Beginners Web Design 5th, 12th, 19th, April & 3rd May-
(Saturday) 10- 12.
Venue: Ada House Thompson Street, Manchester M5 4FY
Contact them on: Tel: 0845 217 8988 or email mailto:k.kelly@timebank.org.uk,
mailto:k.ashley@timebank.org.uk.
2.6 Short courses in community and youth work at Manchester
University - May - July 2008. Courses include: Developing Local
Participation- Exploring organisational structures and decision-making
procedures to identify barriers and organisational strategies to enable
participation. Youth Work Theory and Practice - Identifying the role of a
community worker in the development of young people. Class and Power -
Identify and analyse the causes and effects of class oppression as well as
models of good community and youth work practice to address them. Mentoring
as Informal Education - A look at different approaches to the various stages
of mentoring as well as the skills involved. Each course is 10 credits;
Undergraduate Level One, and costs £256.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=50,
or call 0161 275 3523.
2.7 Leadership and Management Programmes at The Co-operative
College. The Co-operative College is based in Manchester and has been
serving the educational and learning needs of the co-operative movement
since 1919. They offer a range of open management courses providing learners
from third sector organisations with the opportunity to join colleagues from
other organisations to gain relevant and progressive knowledge and skills.
They will soon be delivering three one-day leadership and management
programmes that are designed for social enterprises and smaller
co-operatives. The cost of each course including all materials and lunch is
only £50 per person for the Effective Manager and Effective Communication
courses, and £75 per person for the Manager as Developer course. To find out
more about the range of bespoke management solutions they can offer, please
contact Jason Starks, Learning and Development Manager at
mailto:Jason@co-op.ac.uk, or ring Jason on 0161 246 2923
3.0 Events
3.1 Security 2008 - Managing The Unexpected. Security 2008 is
organised by a range of organisations including Greater Manchester Police,
and the British Security Industry Association. This year's event has
'managing the unexpected' as its focus and will include presentations by
Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. As
well as the seminar programme there will be an exhibition of security
products and services. The event is free and includes a buffet lunch.
Date/Time: Tuesday 8th April (morning).
Venue: New Century Hall, Corporation Street, Manchester M60 4ES
For more information, or to register for the event, please contact: Elaine
Hercombe TEL:0845 389 0747 FAX: 0845 389 0761 EMAIL:
mailto:e.hercombe@bsia.co.uk
3.2 Manchester City Council- Jobs Fairs 2008. Manchester City
Council are hosting their annual jobs fairs for Disabled people and for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
Dates/ Times: Thursday May 22, 11am to 4pm - Jobs fair for Disabled People;
Thursday August 28 11am to 4pm - LGBT jobs fair.
Venue: The Great Hall, Town Hall, Manchester. For a link to the events
flyer, see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=235 If you are interested in taking part in this event, please contact
Kate Fowler on 0161 234 1885 or mailto:k.fowler@manchester.gov.uk
3.3 The NXt Generation 2008 TAKE OVA! Variety Showcase. The nXt
Generation presents the 2008 TAKE OVA!!! Variety Showcase. Including:
Motivational Speaker - Paul O'Bina, Drama Act - Living to Die (sponsored by
D.T.B campaign) (LIVE performance) Underground Unit - Straight out of
LONDON(supporting the cause) (LIVE performance) Manchester's Finest - M's
up!!! Award Ceremony/ Fashion Show/ Hair Show/ Music Showcase & more!!! It
is a ticket only event: £5.00 = Young People (21 & Under), £15.00 = People
(22+). To view the events flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=239
Date/Time: May 5th 2008, 5pm - 11pm
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Contact Address: Unit 8, The Moss Side & Hulme Millennium Windrush Centre,
70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7WD, mailto:txg@hotmail.co.uk,
web: www.myspace.com/txg2007, Contact No: 07946 851705- 07965 667301 -
07807 410389- Reaghellle Peltier - Nicole McLaren - Leah Simms.
3.4 Public Seminar- Challenges and Opportunities for Service
Delivery in a culturally diverse society: lessons from the Muslim community.
Key aims of the seminar: To bring together public and private service
providers and those who use their services; To examine experiences gained
from their individual perspective to find out how they have dealt with the
challenges of meeting the needs of a more culturally, ethnically and
religiously diverse British society; To explore further opportunities and
challenges for service providers arising from further immigration into
Britain from the EU and elsewhere.
Date/ Time: Saturday 17 May 2008: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Venue: Lecture Theatre 210, Dame Sandra Burslem Building, Manchester
Metropolitan University, All Saints, Manchester M15 6HB.
To access an event flyer and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=240, or contact: Liz Marr, Collaborative Partnerships Co-ordinator,
Tel. 0161 247 3034, mailto:l.marr@mmu.ac.uk, Or Burjor Avari, Multicultural
Studies Co-ordinator, Tel. 0161 247 1023, mailto:b.avari@mmu.ac.uk.
3.5 Bury Neuro Support Meeting. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Date/Time: Thursday 10th April 2008, 4-6pm
Venue: Bishop Ashton Room, Bury Parish Church Hall
With guest speaker Gemma Short to talk about carers and her role in the
Carers Health Project. Followed by refreshments and relaxation time.
Transport is available for this meeting. Please call Marie ASAP on 01204
594004 to book a place on the minibus. For further information, contact:
GMNA c/o The Stroke Association, 6th Floor St James's House, Pendleton Way,
Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486, Fax: 0161 745 9595, Email:
mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
3.6 Neuro Support 4 Salford. Linking Listening Informing Speaking
out. Something new for U if you have a neurological condition or injury or
care for someone who has. Next Meeting:
Date/Time: Friday 18th April, 2008. Starts 11am
Venue: The Neurocare Centre, 554 Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AP(in the
small meeting room)
With guest speaker Ann Brehaut to talk about the benefits of Aromatherapy.
Light lunch provided
For more information please contact Yvonne at GMNA, 6th Floor, St James's
House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW. Tel: 0161 742 7485/7486 Fax: 0161 745
9595 Email: mailto:gmneuro@tiscali.co.uk
3.7 Comment on public transport in Manchester. People in Manchester
are being given the chance to raise public transport issues face-to-face
with the managers responsible for running their services this weekend at a
drop-in session hosted by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority
(GMPTA). Bus operators First Manchester, Arriva and Stagecoach will be
attending, along with officers from Stagecoach Metrolink, GMPTA and GMPTE.
The event is the first of four to be held in Manchester this year.
Date/Time: Saturday 5 April between 11am and 1pm
Venue: GMPTE Online at Piccadilly Gardens
3.8 The Cheetham And Crumpsall Welcome Centre Annual General
Meeting. Everyone is invited.
Date/ Time: Thursday 10th April 2008, 2pm
Venue: Trinity Church
The Cheetham and Crumpsall Welcome Centre is based in Trinity United Church
on Cheetham Hill Road. Its vision is to provide individuals and families new
to the area (and not so new!) with a friendly environment where they can
receive advice, resources to improve their way they live, healthy food and
snacks, and a place for children to play. It is open for two half-days a
week: from 13.00-16.00 on Thursday and from 10.30-13.30 on Friday.
4.0 Information
4.1 Ramblers' Association - Get Walking Keep Walking. We need you!
Help to get people walking! The Ramblers' Association are recruiting
volunteers to support their new Get Walking Keep Walking programme in
Manchester. This promotes local urban walking and independent walking over
12-week sessions. They are seeking volunteers to develop routes and other
volunteers to accompany staff and clients on walks. Induction training will
be held on Saturday 19th April in central Manchester. If you are interested,
please apply for their simple application form: Download from
http://www.getwalking.org.uk/ or telephone Chris Wingrove, on 0207 339 8564
for further details or to request a copy by post.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=513&Itemid=50
4.2 Volunteer as a Local Project Manager in Trafford. Are you ready
for a life changing challenge? Do you want to make your local community a
cleaner, greener more sustainable place to live in? Action for Sustainable
Living supports individuals and their communities to make a difference. They
would like to support new areas and are looking for Ten Voluntary Local
Project Managers to help them to do this in Trafford. The role is a
challenging yet rewarding one; you will develop new skills, meet new people
and really feel like you are making a difference. If you are an
enthusiastic, self-motivated individual able to offer at least eight hours
per week to support AfSL's activities, why not nominate yourself for this
unique opportunity? No previous experience necessary. These posts are
available for a minimum period of 6 months. Deadline for applications: 10am
on Friday 2nd May
For an application pack email mailto:jobs@afsl.org.uk; or ring 0845 634
4510, or visit their website: http://www.afsl.org.uk
4.3 Funding: Community Spaces programme. Community groups across
England are all set to spring clean their neighbourhoods following the
launch of a £50 million lottery-funded grants programme on Wednesday 19
March. Community Spaces is a £50 million open grants programme that is
managed by Groundwork UK as an Award Partner to the Big Lottery Fund. The
programme helps community groups create or improve green and open spaces so
that the quality of life in neighbourhoods across England is enhanced.
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=518&Itemid,
visit http://www.community-spaces.org.uk/, or contact: Community Spaces,
Groundwork, Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham, B1 2RR. Tel: 0121 236
8565, email: mailto:info@community-spaces.org.uk
4.4 Manchester Heroes - Do you know anyone who has gone that extra
mile? On the 7th April 2008 the Manchester Evening News and Barclays Bank
are launching an Awards project that seeks to recognize outstanding
achievement within the community. They are looking for modern day heroes
from the fields of education, health, care work, community groups, the
emergency services and more - who have gone the extra mile for Manchester
and its inhabitants. 25 winners will each receive £1,000 and the chance to
meet Coronation Street star Kym Ryder at a presentation where winners will
receive a commemorative trophy. The Manchester Evening News will be covering
the progress of the search for the Manchester Heroes throughout the Awards
project, providing fantastic publicity for the people you nominate as well
as your establishment.
If you would like to nominate somebody, please email their name and contact
details, along with a brief synopsis of why they are a deserving candidate
to Jenny Stokes: mailto:jenny@comms.aspectgroup.co.uk, call 020 8673 2020.
4.5 Two new Community Radio Stations for Manchester. On the 25th
March, Ofcom announced that six new community radio licences were to be
awarded to stations in the East Midlands and the North West, including TWO
new stations for Manchester. PEACE FM will provide a cohesive and inclusive
voice for the African Caribbean community of Manchester. It will provide
opportunities for local people to be employed or volunteer their services as
well as offer training. NORTH MANCHESTER FM will be based at MANCAT's One
Central Park Campus and staffed by a team of enthusiastic volunteers from
all walks of life. NMFM is committed to entertaining its listeners as well
as creating new skills, boosting community pride and enabling residents to
have a better dialogue with the various services tasked to serve them.
4.6 Compact Annual Sector Report 2007 now available. A report by
Compact Voice reflecting voluntary and community sector perspectives on the
Compact is now available on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=73&Itemid
=81
4.7 The Economic Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector
to the Economy of the North West. New research now available on The Economic
Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector to the Economy of the
North West on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_docman1&task=cat_view&gid=71&Itemid
=81. The document sets out the evidence base for the voluntary and community
sector to rise to the challenge of the government's changing agenda towards
it. The government has ambitious plans for the voluntary and community
sector, not least in taking a greater role in the delivery of front line
services.
4.8 Consultation- Participatory Budgeting: a draft national
strategy. Giving more people a say in local spending Consultation.
Department for Communities and Local Government. The purpose of this
consultation is to seek views on the draft Participatory Budgeting Strategy.
Specifically, the document seeks views on the strategy as a plan to achieve
the Government's ambition for participatory budgeting to be used in all
local authority areas by 2012. For further information, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=84.
Closing date for responses: Tuesday 10th June.
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Development Officer- Transport Resource Unit. Job Title:
Development Officer in Transport Resource Unit, NJC equivalent:
£23,749-£27,594 Scale SO1/2, points 29-34 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35
hours per week). The Transport Resource Unit is recruiting for a Development
Officer. This role is an opportunity to work alongside voluntary
organisations and statutory authorities in order to contribute to the future
shape of the local transport network in Greater Manchester.
For more information, please see the GMCVO website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/663 Closing Date: 9th April 2008
5.2 Office Administrator (Trainee)- Tung Sing Housing Association.
Job Title: Office Administrator (Trainee), Salary: £10,600. Due to the
resident profile the post holder must be fluent in the Chinese language.
Tung Sing Housing Association provides high quality, affordable housing and
community services to the diverse communities of Manchester and Trafford.
The employment package includes: Day release to attend college, Flexible
working and family-friendly policies, Holiday entitlement of 20 days per
annum, Contributory Pension Scheme, City Centre location in modern, spacious
and smoke-free offices. Application forms are available from the Tung Sing
website http://www.tungsing.co.uk Or Ms Susan Britton, Tung Sing Housing
Association Ltd, Victoria House, 119 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AG,
Tel: 0161 234 0262 Email: mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th May 2008. Interviews: 22nd / 23rd May 2008
Disclaimer: Please be aware that information circulated through the CN4M
bulletin is for your information only; with the exception of the 'network
news' section, content is not endorsed by and does not represent the views
of CN4M.
If you have any information you would like to circulate in a future email
bulletin, please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net by Thursday 12.00pm the day
before. If you have any comments or suggestions about the email bulletin,
please email mailto:estelle@cn4m.net.
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 21st March 2008
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 http://www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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Due to the Easter break, there will be no CN4M Bulletin next week (Friday
28th March). The next bulletin to be sent out will be on Friday 4th April.
1.0 Network News
1.1 Strategy Group Meeting. As agreed by the Strategy Group at the
meeting held on the 18th March, the next Strategy group meeting (8th April)
has been cancelled.
1.2 Community Safety Network (CSN) re-launch event- places still
available. The Community Safety Network is changing. Over the past 6-years,
the CSN has worked hard to get your views heard at a statutory level.
However, this process has not always been as effective as they would have
liked.
The CSN would like to invite you to their last ever conference where they
will be unveiling their new look delivery plan and showing you how they are
ready to campaign for big changes. The day will focus on 'Promoting The
Vision', a first-hand briefing on 'The New CDRP Strategy' and an explanation
as to how 'Community Call For Action' can work for you. Special Guests to be
announced...BOOKING ONLY
Date/ Time: Tuesday 25th March 2008, 10am - 3pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street,
Manchester, M1 3BB.
To find out more about the Community Safety conference, call Steph Jones on
0161 226 7186 or email mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
2.0 Training
2.1 ICT Course- Intro/Intermediate Database. Intro/Intermediate
Database (MS Access): 8th, 15th and 22nd April 2008. Provided by: Women's
Electronic Village. Course open to Men & Women.
This course runs 9.30am - 3pm, 3 x sessions, 15 hours in total - students
must attend all 3 sessions to gain the certificate. Fees: The full 3 day
course costs £100 and a £30 deposit is required to secure your place,
refundable on completion of the training course. For more information on
course content, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=507&Itemid=50.
For more information or to request an application form please contact the
Admin Team on 0161 833 8800 or email mailto:info@wevh.org.uk.
2.2 Ethnicity Support Programme- Working with the Orthodox Jewish
Community. Binoh Manchester- Community & Infrastructure Support. Ethnicity
Support Programme- A free ½ day support seminar for GMVSS members. "Working
with the Orthodox Jewish Community". Key aims of the seminar- To give
members an insight into the community including: Demography; Issues
affecting the community; Sensitive service design and delivery; Community
organisations and voluntary services; Culture, customs and social etiquette.
Date/Time: Monday 31st March 2008, 10-12.30.
Venue: Training Room, Binoh Community Centre, Broadhurst House, Bury Old
Road, Salford M7 4QX
To view the event flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=505&Itemid=50
Or for further information, please contact: Rabbi Simon Grant, Tel. 0161 720
8585, e-mail: mailto:binohmanchester@tiscali.co.uk.
2.3 Changing the Limiting Beliefs of Learners & Service Users. This
course aims to inspire, impart practical skills and be creative and
enjoyable. The course is aimed at people working with learners and service
users who have limiting beliefs about themselves and what is possible for
them in their lives.
Date: Monday, 21st, April, 2008.
Venue: Manchester Carers Centre
To book place please visit: www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.4 CLES Summer School 2008- Shaping fairer places for the future.
"Shaping fairer places is about creating local economic strategies, which
seek to spread out wealth, create economic cohesion and promote social
justice" Neil McInroy, Chief Executive, CLES. This Summer School is designed
to equip delegates with the necessary knowledge, skills and insight into
contemporary governance and policy making to enable them to think to the
future, develop solutions and shape fairer places.
Dates: June 23rd and 24th 2008
Venue: Hulme Hall, The University of Manchester.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=494&Itemid=50
To view a flyer for this event, click on the following link:
http://www.cles.org.uk/module_images/Summer%20School08%20A516.pdf
2.5 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who
wouldn't be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although
some are most suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions
last from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the
areas of arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills.
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Email for more information and you'll be sent a list of
workshops and a booking application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April
so requests can be prioritisec) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk.
2.6 Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme- now
available in East Manchester. A computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
programme called 'Beating the Blues' is now available at East City Library
at MANCAT (Openshaw campus) on Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The programme
consists of an introductory video and 8 sixty-minute sessions, which
incorporate best practice in cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT)
delivered through a computer based multi-media package. 'Beating the Blues'
helps people to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety and
depression. It also helps them to identify and change unhelpful ways of
thinking and to learn more effective ways of solving their problems.
This project has been funded by New Deal for Communities in East Manchester
and supported by Manchester Public Health Development Service - part of
Manchester Primary Care Trust.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=500&Itemid=50
2.7 Getting a Fair Deal from Contracts. This three-day programme
will equip delegates with the knowledge, skills and attitude to negotiate
fairer contracts with public sector agencies. For: Managers and trustees who
may be involved in bidding for, negotiating and managing contracts and
service agreements between voluntary and public sector agencies.
Dates: 7-8 May, 25 Sept 08
Venue: Bolton CVS, The Bolton Hub, Bold Street, Bolton BL1 1LS
For more information and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=482&Itemid=50
Alternatively, visit www.dsc.org.uk or call 08450 77 77 07
2.8 Third Sector Peer Coaching Programme for Learning and Skills.
This is a new free programme running from March 2008 to March 2009 for Third
Sector providers of learning and skills and Third Sector organisations about
to become providers.
Is your organisation: planning to go through the Learning and Skills
Council's (LSC) Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) or Invitation to
Tender (ITT) processes; currently involved in these; just got through the
PQQ or succeeded in becoming an LSC-funded Third Sector provider for the
first time; or an existing Third Sector provider that would welcome support
around quality issues and meeting LSC requirements? Would you like:
short-term, tailored support and guidance from a peer coach who also works
in the Third Sector and who has successfully managed the delivery of
learning programmes for the LSC? Then this could be for you!
For more information about this LSC-funded support programme, and for an
application form, contact: Rachel Hughes: mailto:rachel.hughes@niace.org.uk
; 0116 204 4217
3.0 Events
3.1 Manchester Residents Association Conference. Agenda: Leeds
Tenants Federation, "The Right to Buy", "Dixon of Dock Green", Climate
Change and Recycling- Manchester. Free Lunch. Free Conference. Don't miss
it!
Date/ Time: Wednesday March 26th. Commencing 11.00a.m
Venue: Britannia Hotel,Portland Street,Manchester
For further information, please contact Bernard 902 9221/238 4920
3.2 Section 106 Agreements Information Session. Planning Aid is an
independent charitable organisation funded to support individuals and
community groups with planning related issues who cannot afford to pay for
professional advice. They are working with the Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Pool to provide an information session for community groups on Section 106
agreements.
This free information session is being held to help clarify the situation
for community groups. It will be lead by professional experienced town
planners and attended by a representative of the Ethical Properties
Foundation who is currently researching the issue of community involvement
in Section 106 agreements.
Date: Monday 21st April 2008
Venue: Friends Meeting House in Central Manchester
For more information, please contact Jackie Dibley 01254 820 996, email:
mailto:nwcp@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
3.3 Creativity and Innovation for Global Citizenship- Project Launch
Event (funded by Oxfam UK). The aim of the project is to develop the
knowledge and skills base in innovation, creativity and risk for global
citizenship. What competencies are required in young people to innovate, be
creative accept and manage risk? How can the current educational, political
and business interest in the above agenda be harnessed for the delivery of
the global dimension in schools? How can we work with young people to
develop innovation, creativity and risk acceptance and apply it across the
curriculum to such diverse issue as scientific solutions to climate change,
fair trade schools and pupil voice in the school?
Date/ Time: 24th April 10.00 - 15.00 (lunch included)
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester
For more information on the project and to access a registration form,
please follow the link on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=224 Alternatively, please email mailto:anne@dep.org.uk if you would
like to attend.
3.4 The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference. Social
Enterprise North West (SENW) and The Northwest Regional Development Agency
(NWDA) present: The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference-
Value Led, Value Added. This event is aimed anyone who works or is involved
with Social Enterprise organisations within the North West. This event will
be free of charge.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 29th April 2008 (10am-4pm)
Venue: Preston North End
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=225 Please e-mail all initial enquiries to Jeff Scales (Regional
Development Manager - North West), The Development Trusts Association:
mailto:j.scales@dta.org.uk
3.5 NEBATA's 10th Annual Conference. North of England Bone Marrow
and Thalassaemia Association 10th Annual Conference. The event is free and
is of particular interest to members of the BME community. The topics
covered will be: Blood Transfusion & Blood Safety, Bone disease and Vitamin
D, Awareness of the Screening programme, Iron chelation therapy - the
choices, Survival with Thalassaemia presented by TIF, Update of Nebata. The
conference will begin with registration at 10:00pm and presentations will
start at 10:30am. A free Nawaab lunch will be provided followed by some
exciting entertainment. There will also be a crèche available for the
children.
Date: Sunday 30th March, 10:00am until 4:30pm
Venue: Nawaab Restaurant/Premier, 1008 Stockport Road, Levenshulme,
Manchester. M19 3WN.
To view the event poster and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=226 Or for further information, phone 0161 273 7200 or email
mailto:zanib.rasul@cmmc.nhs.uk
3.6 Try PACE's Health Walk For Women. Enjoy: Free massage; Free
healthy halal buffet; Free multi sports/activities for the children. Meet
the Zest worker and the park warden. Joint project PACE, Zest, Manchester
City Council, Leisure service. Sports development
Date/ Time: Thursday 27 March 2008, 10-12
Meet at the visitors centre, Crumpsall park, Ashtree Road Crumpsall
3.7 Public Transport Information Sharing Event For Disabled People.
The Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) is holding two
events (one of which has already taken place), on behalf of GMPTE, to give
disabled people an opportunity to learn more about public transport, about
recent developments and plans to improve public transport opportunities.
The next event will be held on: Friday 28th March, 10am-4pm, at the Links
Centre, Oldham (this event will include a short performance about transport
issues by the GMCDP young people's group).
For more information or to book a place or a stall at one of the events
please contact Audrey Stanton at GMCDP, Aked Close, Ardwick, M12 4AN, tel:
0161 276 0049 or Caron Peachey on 0161 276 0043.
3.8 Information and Jobs Fair- Inspired Sisters. The aim of the day
is to provide residents of Manchester with the opportunity to: Connect with
small, medium and large employers directly; Gain information on vacancies
available; Learn about various careers by attending career workshops; Know
what training programmes are offered by local training providers; Get
involved in other projects running locally; Provide local children chance to
enjoy themselves and have fun.
Date: 27th March 2008
Venue: Pakistani Community Centre, Longsight
For further information, and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=216
Alternatively, contact mailto:info@inspiredsisters.org Tel: 0161 2249090,
Unit 7, Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Longsight, Manchester M13
0PD
3.9 Growing Success: Strengthening The Voluntary, Community And
Faith Sector For Children, Young People And Families In Manchester-
Conference. Organised by the Child & Family Support Forum (MACC), Voluntary
Youth Manchester and Manchester City Council. Don't miss this opportunity
for the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) and statutory partners
to engage with the children, young people and families strategic agenda, to
look at how they can do things better and to ensure you are informed,
involved and given the opportunity to influence the development of services
in Manchester. The conference is aimed at everyone who works with children,
young people and families within Manchester's VCFS and statutory partners
interested in the VCFS agenda.
Date/ Time: Monday 21st April 9.30am - 4.30pm
Venue: Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall
For a link to the event flyer and booking form, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=217 Alternatively, for more information about the event contact Ruth
at MACC Tel: 0161 834 9823 Email: mailto:ruth@macc.org.uk or Ross Grant at
VYM Tel: 0161 832 0169 Email:mailto:voluntaryyouthmanchester@googlemail.com
4.0 Information
4.1 Win a signed Manchester United football. Sign up and volunteer
as a 'Match-day Ground Collector'. As part of the three-year 'United for
Childhood' partnership with The Children's Society, 100 volunteers are
needed for a one-day event at Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium. All
volunteers will be entered into a draw to win a football signed by the
Manchester United first team! Volunteers will be raising vital funds for The
Children's Society's work, which include youth projects in Manchester.
Volunteers are required to be over 18 years of age. If a volunteer is either
16 or 17, we would be happy to have them at the event accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
Date/ Time: Sunday 13 April 2008 between 12.00 and 5.00pm
Venue: Old Trafford Stadium (exterior), Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford,
Manchester, M16 0RA
For more information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=506&Itemid=50.
Apply online at www.playyourpart.co.uk/volunteering under 'Manchester United
Ground Collection'. Deadline for applications: 31 March 2008
4.2 Consultations. Consultations currently in progress include:
Mediacity Consultation- Deadline Monday 14th April 2008. Reforming the
Immigration System for Working with Children- Deadline 25th April 2008. The
North West Plan: time for your say- Deadline 26th March 2008. For more
information, please see the 'Consultations' section of the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=10&
id=36&Itemid=84
4.3 Have your say - Crime & Communities Review Team. Louise Casey
was commissioned by the Prime Minister last October to conduct a review
looking at how local communities, the police, local criminal justice
agencies and other local partners can best work together to reduce crime,
raise community confidence, improve information to local people and lower
the fear of crime. Last week the Home Secretary launched 'Have Your Say'-
the part of the review which aims to give the general public and those
working in the field a specific opportunity to make their views known upon
the themes and issues that we are concerned about and interested in. Please
spare the time to fill in the questionnaire which may be accessed from the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=501&Itemid=35
4.4 Research Reports from IVAR: advocacy role of community anchors.
Two research reports from IVAR concerning third sector organisations and
their links to public authorities in disadvantaged communities in the UK are
now available... 1) Exploring the advocacy role of community anchor
organisations: Final report - February 2008. A research report by IVAR
(Institute for Voluntary Action Research), London which was prepared for
bassac, a national umbrella association supporting a network of independent
community based organisations seeking to tackle the causes and effects of
poverty, exclusion and discrimination. The full report is available at:
http://www.bassac.org.uk/pages/voice.html%20. 2) Servants of the Community
or Agents of Government? A study on the role of community-based
organisations and their contribution to public services delivery and civil
renewal in the UK. The executive summary is available under the Action
Research projects on the IVAR site:
http://www.ivar.org.uk/Action_research/projects.shtml. Or for more
information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=503&Itemid=35
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Project Manager - Voluntary Action Manchester. Job Title:
Project Manager - Advice Team, Salary: £23,749- £25,320 (NJC Scale: SO1
29-31), Organisation: Voluntary Action Manchester. Voluntary Action
Manchester (VAM) has been supporting the voluntary and community sector in
Manchester for more than 80 years. VAM has recently been successful in
obtaining Big Lottery funding through the BASIS Fund to create our new
Phoenix Project, which will seek to offer support, training and guidance to
meet the specific needs of medium and large sized organisations across the
city. VAM is looking to recruit a dynamic leader to manage this new and
innovative project. The ideal candidate would have a background in providing
support services to the voluntary and community sector, some managerial
experience and the drive and enthusiasm to build a new team and develop a
new service.
For an Application Pack with further details of this challenging post,
contact VAM: Tel: 0161 234 2930 or 0777 375 0966, E-mail:
mailto:vam@vamanchester.org.uk, Post: VAM, The Greenfish Resource Centre,
46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 27th March 2008, Interview Date: Week commencing
7th April 2008
5.2 Mental health and well being practitioner. Job Title: Mental
health and well being practitioner (Tier 2), Salary: £20,099 per annum
(Scale 5, point 24), Hours: 35 per week. Self Help Services is a user led
mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field
of primary care mental health. The mental health and well being
practitioners will contribute towards the development of Self Help Services'
Guided Self Help Clinic - an established voluntary sector flexible and
accessible, Primary Care Mental Health Service. To view the full job
advertisement, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=508&Itemid=50
For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage and quoting ref
COMWBP0208 to: Caroline Nuttall, Services Co-ordinator, Self Help Services,
Zion CRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY or email:
mailto:info@selfhelpservices.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th April 2008. Interviews to be held
on: Thursday 10th April 2008
5.3 Volunteer Co-Ordinator- MRSN. Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator,
Part-time (21 hours per week), SO1: £23,749-£25,320 Pro rata:
£14,249-£15,192. This exciting new post will improve the health and
wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers in Manchester through the provision
of high-quality supported volunteering opportunities across a range of
interesting and wide-ranging roles within MRSN. Previous experience of
supervising and training volunteers is essential.
The initial contract will run until 31 March 2009 but the Department of
Health is funding this post for three years (April 2008 to March 2011)
through Volunteering England, subject to the availability of funds approved
by the government. For an application pack contact: Rob Clarke, Manager,
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), St James Centre, 95A Princess
Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4TH, Tel:0161 232 7420, email:
mailto:rob@mrsn.org.uk, web: http://www.mrsn.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 31 March at 5pm
5.4 Development Officer- Transport Resource Unit. Job Title:
Development Officer in Transport Resource Unit, NJC equivalent:
£23,749-£27,594 Scale SO1/2, points 29-34 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35
hours per week). The Transport Resource Unit is recruiting for a Development
Officer. This role is an opportunity to work alongside voluntary
organisations and statutory authorities in order to contribute to the future
shape of the local transport network in Greater Manchester.
For more information, please see the GMCVO website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/663 Closing Date: 9th April 2008
5.5 Office Administrator (Trainee)- Tung Sing Housing Association.
Job Title: Office Administrator (Trainee), Salary: £10,600. Due to the
resident profile the post holder must be fluent in the Chinese language.
Tung Sing Housing Association provides high quality, affordable housing and
community services to the diverse communities of Manchester and Trafford.
The employment package includes: Day release to attend college, Flexible
working and family-friendly policies, Holiday entitlement of 20 days per
annum, Contributory Pension Scheme, City Centre location in modern, spacious
and smoke-free offices. To view the full job advert, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=50A
pplication Application forms are available from the Tung Sing website
http://www.tungsing.co.uk Or Ms Susan Britton, Tung Sing Housing Association
Ltd, Victoria House, 119 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AG, Tel: 0161 234
0262 Email: mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th May 2008. Interviews: 22nd / 23rd May 2008
5.6 National Phobics Society- Two posts. 1) Job Title: Trust and
Corporate Fundraiser, Salary Scale: SO1, point 29 (NJC pay scale) £23,749
per annum pro rata, One year fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week
(flexible working including evening and occasional weekend work). Closing
date for applications: Friday 4 April 2008, 4pm, Interviews: Tuesday 8 April
2008. 2) Job Title: Media and PR Officer, Salary Scale: SO1, point 29 (NJC
pay scale) £23,749 per annum pro rata, One year fixed term contract, 18
hours per week (flexible working including evening and occasional weekend
work). Closing date for applications: Friday 4 April 2008, 4pm, Interviews:
Tuesday 8 April 2008.
To view the full job advert for either of these posts, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=490&Itemid=50
To apply: Please call 08444 775 774 for an application form or email:
mailto:info@phobics-society.org.uk
5.7 Project Manager- Young Adults Advice and Support Project. Job
Title: Project Manager, Salary: £34,991 pa + 5% pension contribution, 35
hours per week with 28 days a year annual leave. HARP is seeking to employ a
project manager for YASP - their Young Adults Advice and Support Project
based in Levenshulme. YASP works with young people aged 15 -25 who have, or
are at risk of developing mental health issues. YASP provides a range of
services including advice and support around benefits, debts and housing;
counselling; and within our internet café - healthy meals, volunteering and
activities. To view the full job advert for this post, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=491&Itemid=50
Closing date for applications is 3rd April 2008. Interviews will be held on
Monday 14th April 2008
5.8 Project Worker- Southern Voices (Manchester). Job Title: Project
Worker, Salary: £25,025 pro rata, 2.5 days a week for 2 years (June 2008 to
May 2010). Southern Voices promotes Southern (developing world) perspectives
on development issues within educational contexts. They have a two year
grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore the global and historical
impact of the textile industry from the perspectives of Southern countries.
You will collaborate with staff at the Museum of Science and Industry,
Manchester, and with relevant community groups to develop an exhibition and
run workshops for schools and community groups. For an application form and
further details contact Southern Voices (Manchester), c/o 15 Totnes Road,
Chorlton, Manchester M21 8XF. Email: mailto:dmcooke@btinternet.com
Closing date: 2nd April, Interview in late April.
5.9 Trainee Money Advice and Financial Literacy Worker- Cheetham
Hill Advice Centre. Job Title: Trainee Money Advice and Financial Literacy
Worker, Salary: Scale 5 £18,907 pro rata, 21 hours per week, Fixed term
contract for 2 years, Organisation: Cheetham Hill Advice Centre Manchester.
The Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is a CLS Quality Marked and OISC registered
community advice centre offering a full range of legal advice in a diverse
community. In addition to their core advice service they run an accredited
volunteer programme, run Dealing with the System courses for local
residents, and support the running of a Welcome Centre for newcomers to the
area. To view the full job advertisement, please visit the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=479&Itemid=50
Alternatively, for more details and an application form please send an A5
SAE to: Mary Atkinson, Co-ordinator, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, 1
Morrowfield Avenue, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AR, or email
mailto:mary@cheethamadvice.org.uk for an electronic version of the
application pack.
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 28th March 2008
5.10 Community Development Worker- The Church of England, Diocese of
Manchester. Job Title: Community Development Worker- Bury, 35 hrs. Salary:
NJC pts.29-31 (qualified), 26-28 (unqualified) + 28.5% non contributory
pension. 3 year contract, To work in the Bury parishes of Christ the King,
Holy Trinity and St Peter. To view the job advertisement, please see the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=483&Itemid=50
Alternatively, see http://www.manchester.anglican.org or contact: Simon
Ambrose, Church & Society Department, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GJ Tel:
0161 828 1412, Email: mailto:sambrose@manchester.anglican.org
Closing date: noon Friday 28th March, Interviews: Manchester, Wednesday 16th
April
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Due to the Easter break, there will be no CN4M Bulletin next week (Friday
28th March). The next bulletin to be sent out will be on Friday 4th April.
1.0 Network News
1.1 Strategy Group Meeting. As agreed by the Strategy Group at the
meeting held on the 18th March, the next Strategy group meeting (8th April)
has been cancelled.
1.2 Community Safety Network (CSN) re-launch event- places still
available. The Community Safety Network is changing. Over the past 6-years,
the CSN has worked hard to get your views heard at a statutory level.
However, this process has not always been as effective as they would have
liked.
The CSN would like to invite you to their last ever conference where they
will be unveiling their new look delivery plan and showing you how they are
ready to campaign for big changes. The day will focus on 'Promoting The
Vision', a first-hand briefing on 'The New CDRP Strategy' and an explanation
as to how 'Community Call For Action' can work for you. Special Guests to be
announced...BOOKING ONLY
Date/ Time: Tuesday 25th March 2008, 10am - 3pm
Venue: Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street,
Manchester, M1 3BB.
To find out more about the Community Safety conference, call Steph Jones on
0161 226 7186 or email mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
2.0 Training
2.1 ICT Course- Intro/Intermediate Database. Intro/Intermediate
Database (MS Access): 8th, 15th and 22nd April 2008. Provided by: Women's
Electronic Village. Course open to Men & Women.
This course runs 9.30am - 3pm, 3 x sessions, 15 hours in total - students
must attend all 3 sessions to gain the certificate. Fees: The full 3 day
course costs £100 and a £30 deposit is required to secure your place,
refundable on completion of the training course. For more information on
course content, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=507&Itemid=50.
For more information or to request an application form please contact the
Admin Team on 0161 833 8800 or email mailto:info@wevh.org.uk.
2.2 Ethnicity Support Programme- Working with the Orthodox Jewish
Community. Binoh Manchester- Community & Infrastructure Support. Ethnicity
Support Programme- A free ½ day support seminar for GMVSS members. "Working
with the Orthodox Jewish Community". Key aims of the seminar- To give
members an insight into the community including: Demography; Issues
affecting the community; Sensitive service design and delivery; Community
organisations and voluntary services; Culture, customs and social etiquette.
Date/Time: Monday 31st March 2008, 10-12.30.
Venue: Training Room, Binoh Community Centre, Broadhurst House, Bury Old
Road, Salford M7 4QX
To view the event flyer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=505&Itemid=50
Or for further information, please contact: Rabbi Simon Grant, Tel. 0161 720
8585, e-mail: mailto:binohmanchester@tiscali.co.uk.
2.3 Changing the Limiting Beliefs of Learners & Service Users. This
course aims to inspire, impart practical skills and be creative and
enjoyable. The course is aimed at people working with learners and service
users who have limiting beliefs about themselves and what is possible for
them in their lives.
Date: Monday, 21st, April, 2008.
Venue: Manchester Carers Centre
To book place please visit: www.towersconsulting.co.uk
2.4 CLES Summer School 2008- Shaping fairer places for the future.
"Shaping fairer places is about creating local economic strategies, which
seek to spread out wealth, create economic cohesion and promote social
justice" Neil McInroy, Chief Executive, CLES. This Summer School is designed
to equip delegates with the necessary knowledge, skills and insight into
contemporary governance and policy making to enable them to think to the
future, develop solutions and shape fairer places.
Dates: June 23rd and 24th 2008
Venue: Hulme Hall, The University of Manchester.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=494&Itemid=50
To view a flyer for this event, click on the following link:
http://www.cles.org.uk/module_images/Summer%20School08%20A516.pdf
2.5 Workshops for Adult Learners' Week or Learning at Work Day. The
Open University in the North West has put together a wide ranging programme
of workshops which can be delivered to groups of staff, volunteers or
learners. Most of these are intended for a general adult audience who
wouldn't be expected to have any prior knowledge of the subject, although
some are most suited to those with level 2 (GCSE level) literacy. Sessions
last from 45 minutes to 2 hours and cover a wide range of topics in the
areas of arts, maths, languages, business studies and study skills.
For more information on the sessions on offer, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=50
Interested? Email for more information and you'll be sent a list of
workshops and a booking application (to be returned by Wednesday 16th April
so requests can be prioritisec) email: mailto:R08-RCWP@open.ac.uk.
2.6 Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme- now
available in East Manchester. A computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
programme called 'Beating the Blues' is now available at East City Library
at MANCAT (Openshaw campus) on Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The programme
consists of an introductory video and 8 sixty-minute sessions, which
incorporate best practice in cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT)
delivered through a computer based multi-media package. 'Beating the Blues'
helps people to understand the causes and symptoms of anxiety and
depression. It also helps them to identify and change unhelpful ways of
thinking and to learn more effective ways of solving their problems.
This project has been funded by New Deal for Communities in East Manchester
and supported by Manchester Public Health Development Service - part of
Manchester Primary Care Trust.
For more detailed information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=500&Itemid=50
2.7 Getting a Fair Deal from Contracts. This three-day programme
will equip delegates with the knowledge, skills and attitude to negotiate
fairer contracts with public sector agencies. For: Managers and trustees who
may be involved in bidding for, negotiating and managing contracts and
service agreements between voluntary and public sector agencies.
Dates: 7-8 May, 25 Sept 08
Venue: Bolton CVS, The Bolton Hub, Bold Street, Bolton BL1 1LS
For more information and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=482&Itemid=50
Alternatively, visit www.dsc.org.uk or call 08450 77 77 07
2.8 Third Sector Peer Coaching Programme for Learning and Skills.
This is a new free programme running from March 2008 to March 2009 for Third
Sector providers of learning and skills and Third Sector organisations about
to become providers.
Is your organisation: planning to go through the Learning and Skills
Council's (LSC) Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) or Invitation to
Tender (ITT) processes; currently involved in these; just got through the
PQQ or succeeded in becoming an LSC-funded Third Sector provider for the
first time; or an existing Third Sector provider that would welcome support
around quality issues and meeting LSC requirements? Would you like:
short-term, tailored support and guidance from a peer coach who also works
in the Third Sector and who has successfully managed the delivery of
learning programmes for the LSC? Then this could be for you!
For more information about this LSC-funded support programme, and for an
application form, contact: Rachel Hughes: mailto:rachel.hughes@niace.org.uk
; 0116 204 4217
3.0 Events
3.1 Manchester Residents Association Conference. Agenda: Leeds
Tenants Federation, "The Right to Buy", "Dixon of Dock Green", Climate
Change and Recycling- Manchester. Free Lunch. Free Conference. Don't miss
it!
Date/ Time: Wednesday March 26th. Commencing 11.00a.m
Venue: Britannia Hotel,Portland Street,Manchester
For further information, please contact Bernard 902 9221/238 4920
3.2 Section 106 Agreements Information Session. Planning Aid is an
independent charitable organisation funded to support individuals and
community groups with planning related issues who cannot afford to pay for
professional advice. They are working with the Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Pool to provide an information session for community groups on Section 106
agreements.
This free information session is being held to help clarify the situation
for community groups. It will be lead by professional experienced town
planners and attended by a representative of the Ethical Properties
Foundation who is currently researching the issue of community involvement
in Section 106 agreements.
Date: Monday 21st April 2008
Venue: Friends Meeting House in Central Manchester
For more information, please contact Jackie Dibley 01254 820 996, email:
mailto:nwcp@planningaid.rtpi.org.uk
3.3 Creativity and Innovation for Global Citizenship- Project Launch
Event (funded by Oxfam UK). The aim of the project is to develop the
knowledge and skills base in innovation, creativity and risk for global
citizenship. What competencies are required in young people to innovate, be
creative accept and manage risk? How can the current educational, political
and business interest in the above agenda be harnessed for the delivery of
the global dimension in schools? How can we work with young people to
develop innovation, creativity and risk acceptance and apply it across the
curriculum to such diverse issue as scientific solutions to climate change,
fair trade schools and pupil voice in the school?
Date/ Time: 24th April 10.00 - 15.00 (lunch included)
Venue: Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester
For more information on the project and to access a registration form,
please follow the link on the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=224 Alternatively, please email mailto:anne@dep.org.uk if you would
like to attend.
3.4 The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference. Social
Enterprise North West (SENW) and The Northwest Regional Development Agency
(NWDA) present: The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference-
Value Led, Value Added. This event is aimed anyone who works or is involved
with Social Enterprise organisations within the North West. This event will
be free of charge.
Date/ Time: Tuesday 29th April 2008 (10am-4pm)
Venue: Preston North End
For further information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=225 Please e-mail all initial enquiries to Jeff Scales (Regional
Development Manager - North West), The Development Trusts Association:
mailto:j.scales@dta.org.uk
3.5 NEBATA's 10th Annual Conference. North of England Bone Marrow
and Thalassaemia Association 10th Annual Conference. The event is free and
is of particular interest to members of the BME community. The topics
covered will be: Blood Transfusion & Blood Safety, Bone disease and Vitamin
D, Awareness of the Screening programme, Iron chelation therapy - the
choices, Survival with Thalassaemia presented by TIF, Update of Nebata. The
conference will begin with registration at 10:00pm and presentations will
start at 10:30am. A free Nawaab lunch will be provided followed by some
exciting entertainment. There will also be a crèche available for the
children.
Date: Sunday 30th March, 10:00am until 4:30pm
Venue: Nawaab Restaurant/Premier, 1008 Stockport Road, Levenshulme,
Manchester. M19 3WN.
To view the event poster and booking form, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=226 Or for further information, phone 0161 273 7200 or email
mailto:zanib.rasul@cmmc.nhs.uk
3.6 Try PACE's Health Walk For Women. Enjoy: Free massage; Free
healthy halal buffet; Free multi sports/activities for the children. Meet
the Zest worker and the park warden. Joint project PACE, Zest, Manchester
City Council, Leisure service. Sports development
Date/ Time: Thursday 27 March 2008, 10-12
Meet at the visitors centre, Crumpsall park, Ashtree Road Crumpsall
3.7 Public Transport Information Sharing Event For Disabled People.
The Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) is holding two
events (one of which has already taken place), on behalf of GMPTE, to give
disabled people an opportunity to learn more about public transport, about
recent developments and plans to improve public transport opportunities.
The next event will be held on: Friday 28th March, 10am-4pm, at the Links
Centre, Oldham (this event will include a short performance about transport
issues by the GMCDP young people's group).
For more information or to book a place or a stall at one of the events
please contact Audrey Stanton at GMCDP, Aked Close, Ardwick, M12 4AN, tel:
0161 276 0049 or Caron Peachey on 0161 276 0043.
3.8 Information and Jobs Fair- Inspired Sisters. The aim of the day
is to provide residents of Manchester with the opportunity to: Connect with
small, medium and large employers directly; Gain information on vacancies
available; Learn about various careers by attending career workshops; Know
what training programmes are offered by local training providers; Get
involved in other projects running locally; Provide local children chance to
enjoy themselves and have fun.
Date: 27th March 2008
Venue: Pakistani Community Centre, Longsight
For further information, and to access a booking form, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=216
Alternatively, contact mailto:info@inspiredsisters.org Tel: 0161 2249090,
Unit 7, Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Longsight, Manchester M13
0PD
3.9 Growing Success: Strengthening The Voluntary, Community And
Faith Sector For Children, Young People And Families In Manchester-
Conference. Organised by the Child & Family Support Forum (MACC), Voluntary
Youth Manchester and Manchester City Council. Don't miss this opportunity
for the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) and statutory partners
to engage with the children, young people and families strategic agenda, to
look at how they can do things better and to ensure you are informed,
involved and given the opportunity to influence the development of services
in Manchester. The conference is aimed at everyone who works with children,
young people and families within Manchester's VCFS and statutory partners
interested in the VCFS agenda.
Date/ Time: Monday 21st April 9.30am - 4.30pm
Venue: Banqueting Suite, Manchester Town Hall
For a link to the event flyer and booking form, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=63&extmode=view&
extid=217 Alternatively, for more information about the event contact Ruth
at MACC Tel: 0161 834 9823 Email: mailto:ruth@macc.org.uk or Ross Grant at
VYM Tel: 0161 832 0169 Email:mailto:voluntaryyouthmanchester@googlemail.com
4.0 Information
4.1 Win a signed Manchester United football. Sign up and volunteer
as a 'Match-day Ground Collector'. As part of the three-year 'United for
Childhood' partnership with The Children's Society, 100 volunteers are
needed for a one-day event at Manchester United's Old Trafford Stadium. All
volunteers will be entered into a draw to win a football signed by the
Manchester United first team! Volunteers will be raising vital funds for The
Children's Society's work, which include youth projects in Manchester.
Volunteers are required to be over 18 years of age. If a volunteer is either
16 or 17, we would be happy to have them at the event accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
Date/ Time: Sunday 13 April 2008 between 12.00 and 5.00pm
Venue: Old Trafford Stadium (exterior), Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford,
Manchester, M16 0RA
For more information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=506&Itemid=50.
Apply online at www.playyourpart.co.uk/volunteering under 'Manchester United
Ground Collection'. Deadline for applications: 31 March 2008
4.2 Consultations. Consultations currently in progress include:
Mediacity Consultation- Deadline Monday 14th April 2008. Reforming the
Immigration System for Working with Children- Deadline 25th April 2008. The
North West Plan: time for your say- Deadline 26th March 2008. For more
information, please see the 'Consultations' section of the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=10&
id=36&Itemid=84
4.3 Have your say - Crime & Communities Review Team. Louise Casey
was commissioned by the Prime Minister last October to conduct a review
looking at how local communities, the police, local criminal justice
agencies and other local partners can best work together to reduce crime,
raise community confidence, improve information to local people and lower
the fear of crime. Last week the Home Secretary launched 'Have Your Say'-
the part of the review which aims to give the general public and those
working in the field a specific opportunity to make their views known upon
the themes and issues that we are concerned about and interested in. Please
spare the time to fill in the questionnaire which may be accessed from the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=501&Itemid=35
4.4 Research Reports from IVAR: advocacy role of community anchors.
Two research reports from IVAR concerning third sector organisations and
their links to public authorities in disadvantaged communities in the UK are
now available... 1) Exploring the advocacy role of community anchor
organisations: Final report - February 2008. A research report by IVAR
(Institute for Voluntary Action Research), London which was prepared for
bassac, a national umbrella association supporting a network of independent
community based organisations seeking to tackle the causes and effects of
poverty, exclusion and discrimination. The full report is available at:
http://www.bassac.org.uk/pages/voice.html%20. 2) Servants of the Community
or Agents of Government? A study on the role of community-based
organisations and their contribution to public services delivery and civil
renewal in the UK. The executive summary is available under the Action
Research projects on the IVAR site:
http://www.ivar.org.uk/Action_research/projects.shtml. Or for more
information, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=503&Itemid=35
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Project Manager - Voluntary Action Manchester. Job Title:
Project Manager - Advice Team, Salary: £23,749- £25,320 (NJC Scale: SO1
29-31), Organisation: Voluntary Action Manchester. Voluntary Action
Manchester (VAM) has been supporting the voluntary and community sector in
Manchester for more than 80 years. VAM has recently been successful in
obtaining Big Lottery funding through the BASIS Fund to create our new
Phoenix Project, which will seek to offer support, training and guidance to
meet the specific needs of medium and large sized organisations across the
city. VAM is looking to recruit a dynamic leader to manage this new and
innovative project. The ideal candidate would have a background in providing
support services to the voluntary and community sector, some managerial
experience and the drive and enthusiasm to build a new team and develop a
new service.
For an Application Pack with further details of this challenging post,
contact VAM: Tel: 0161 234 2930 or 0777 375 0966, E-mail:
mailto:vam@vamanchester.org.uk, Post: VAM, The Greenfish Resource Centre,
46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 27th March 2008, Interview Date: Week commencing
7th April 2008
5.2 Mental health and well being practitioner. Job Title: Mental
health and well being practitioner (Tier 2), Salary: £20,099 per annum
(Scale 5, point 24), Hours: 35 per week. Self Help Services is a user led
mental health charity that has developed considerable expertise in the field
of primary care mental health. The mental health and well being
practitioners will contribute towards the development of Self Help Services'
Guided Self Help Clinic - an established voluntary sector flexible and
accessible, Primary Care Mental Health Service. To view the full job
advertisement, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=508&Itemid=50
For an application pack please send an SAE with 45p postage and quoting ref
COMWBP0208 to: Caroline Nuttall, Services Co-ordinator, Self Help Services,
Zion CRC, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY or email:
mailto:info@selfhelpservices.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: Friday 4th April 2008. Interviews to be held
on: Thursday 10th April 2008
5.3 Volunteer Co-Ordinator- MRSN. Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator,
Part-time (21 hours per week), SO1: £23,749-£25,320 Pro rata:
£14,249-£15,192. This exciting new post will improve the health and
wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers in Manchester through the provision
of high-quality supported volunteering opportunities across a range of
interesting and wide-ranging roles within MRSN. Previous experience of
supervising and training volunteers is essential.
The initial contract will run until 31 March 2009 but the Department of
Health is funding this post for three years (April 2008 to March 2011)
through Volunteering England, subject to the availability of funds approved
by the government. For an application pack contact: Rob Clarke, Manager,
Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), St James Centre, 95A Princess
Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4TH, Tel:0161 232 7420, email:
mailto:rob@mrsn.org.uk, web: http://www.mrsn.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 31 March at 5pm
5.4 Development Officer- Transport Resource Unit. Job Title:
Development Officer in Transport Resource Unit, NJC equivalent:
£23,749-£27,594 Scale SO1/2, points 29-34 (plus 7% pension), Full time (35
hours per week). The Transport Resource Unit is recruiting for a Development
Officer. This role is an opportunity to work alongside voluntary
organisations and statutory authorities in order to contribute to the future
shape of the local transport network in Greater Manchester.
For more information, please see the GMCVO website:
http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/?q=node/663 Closing Date: 9th April 2008
5.5 Office Administrator (Trainee)- Tung Sing Housing Association.
Job Title: Office Administrator (Trainee), Salary: £10,600. Due to the
resident profile the post holder must be fluent in the Chinese language.
Tung Sing Housing Association provides high quality, affordable housing and
community services to the diverse communities of Manchester and Trafford.
The employment package includes: Day release to attend college, Flexible
working and family-friendly policies, Holiday entitlement of 20 days per
annum, Contributory Pension Scheme, City Centre location in modern, spacious
and smoke-free offices. To view the full job advert, please see the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=50A
pplication Application forms are available from the Tung Sing website
http://www.tungsing.co.uk Or Ms Susan Britton, Tung Sing Housing Association
Ltd, Victoria House, 119 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7AG, Tel: 0161 234
0262 Email: mailto:susan@tungsing.co.uk
Closing Date: 09:00am - 16th May 2008. Interviews: 22nd / 23rd May 2008
5.6 National Phobics Society- Two posts. 1) Job Title: Trust and
Corporate Fundraiser, Salary Scale: SO1, point 29 (NJC pay scale) £23,749
per annum pro rata, One year fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week
(flexible working including evening and occasional weekend work). Closing
date for applications: Friday 4 April 2008, 4pm, Interviews: Tuesday 8 April
2008. 2) Job Title: Media and PR Officer, Salary Scale: SO1, point 29 (NJC
pay scale) £23,749 per annum pro rata, One year fixed term contract, 18
hours per week (flexible working including evening and occasional weekend
work). Closing date for applications: Friday 4 April 2008, 4pm, Interviews:
Tuesday 8 April 2008.
To view the full job advert for either of these posts, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=490&Itemid=50
To apply: Please call 08444 775 774 for an application form or email:
mailto:info@phobics-society.org.uk
5.7 Project Manager- Young Adults Advice and Support Project. Job
Title: Project Manager, Salary: £34,991 pa + 5% pension contribution, 35
hours per week with 28 days a year annual leave. HARP is seeking to employ a
project manager for YASP - their Young Adults Advice and Support Project
based in Levenshulme. YASP works with young people aged 15 -25 who have, or
are at risk of developing mental health issues. YASP provides a range of
services including advice and support around benefits, debts and housing;
counselling; and within our internet café - healthy meals, volunteering and
activities. To view the full job advert for this post, please visit the CN4M
website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=491&Itemid=50
Closing date for applications is 3rd April 2008. Interviews will be held on
Monday 14th April 2008
5.8 Project Worker- Southern Voices (Manchester). Job Title: Project
Worker, Salary: £25,025 pro rata, 2.5 days a week for 2 years (June 2008 to
May 2010). Southern Voices promotes Southern (developing world) perspectives
on development issues within educational contexts. They have a two year
grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore the global and historical
impact of the textile industry from the perspectives of Southern countries.
You will collaborate with staff at the Museum of Science and Industry,
Manchester, and with relevant community groups to develop an exhibition and
run workshops for schools and community groups. For an application form and
further details contact Southern Voices (Manchester), c/o 15 Totnes Road,
Chorlton, Manchester M21 8XF. Email: mailto:dmcooke@btinternet.com
Closing date: 2nd April, Interview in late April.
5.9 Trainee Money Advice and Financial Literacy Worker- Cheetham
Hill Advice Centre. Job Title: Trainee Money Advice and Financial Literacy
Worker, Salary: Scale 5 £18,907 pro rata, 21 hours per week, Fixed term
contract for 2 years, Organisation: Cheetham Hill Advice Centre Manchester.
The Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is a CLS Quality Marked and OISC registered
community advice centre offering a full range of legal advice in a diverse
community. In addition to their core advice service they run an accredited
volunteer programme, run Dealing with the System courses for local
residents, and support the running of a Welcome Centre for newcomers to the
area. To view the full job advertisement, please visit the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=479&Itemid=50
Alternatively, for more details and an application form please send an A5
SAE to: Mary Atkinson, Co-ordinator, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, 1
Morrowfield Avenue, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 9AR, or email
mailto:mary@cheethamadvice.org.uk for an electronic version of the
application pack.
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 28th March 2008
5.10 Community Development Worker- The Church of England, Diocese of
Manchester. Job Title: Community Development Worker- Bury, 35 hrs. Salary:
NJC pts.29-31 (qualified), 26-28 (unqualified) + 28.5% non contributory
pension. 3 year contract, To work in the Bury parishes of Christ the King,
Holy Trinity and St Peter. To view the job advertisement, please see the
CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=483&Itemid=50
Alternatively, see http://www.manchester.anglican.org or contact: Simon
Ambrose, Church & Society Department, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GJ Tel:
0161 828 1412, Email: mailto:sambrose@manchester.anglican.org
Closing date: noon Friday 28th March, Interviews: Manchester, Wednesday 16th
April
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