COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR MANCHESTER
EMAIL BULLETIN – 25th 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 CN4M main office closed Wednesday 30th April. The CN4M main
office will be closed all day on Wednsday 30th April for staff training. In
the event of an emergency, please contact John Wareham on 07883 339 698.
1.2 CN4M Strategy Group meeting. The next CN4M Strategy Group
meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th May 6.00-8.00pm (refreshments will
be available from 5.30pm). Due to room shortages at Green Fish Resource
Centre, the meeting will take place in the main hall at the Friends Meeting
House (6, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS).
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
3.0 Events
3.1 Do you have a problem with crime in your neighbourhood? If you
are part of a voluntary or community sector group, the Community Safety
Network can help you address your local community safety priorities. They
guarantee FEEDBACK on the issues you've raised, so you understand how the
Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership are working on your behalf. Come
along- have your say. Booking only, limited to 30 places.
Date: Thursday 15th May 2008, 11:30 - 13:30pm (lunch included)
Venue: Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Manchester, M12
5RT.
To find out more call Steph Jones on 0161 226 7186 or email
mailto:stephanie.jones@c-i-c.org.uk
3.2 Women's Electronic Village Hall Spring Celebration. WEVH are
having a celebration to mark the end of their successful programme of
training, funded by the LEC, 'Skills to Enable Community Learning' and their
new Ofsted Grade. Come along if you took part in recent courses or would
like to find out what WEVH is planning next. You will receive a report on
their most recent project and a free goody bag to say thanks for your
support. Refreshments and a free buffet lunch will be served. WEVH would
also like to hear from any groups or businesswomen who would like to have a
small stall on the day.
Date: Saturday 26th April, 10am-3pm (feel free to drop in anytime, there's
no need to book or commit to the whole day)
Venue: Ada House, 77 Thompson Street, Manchester M4 5FY. Tel: 0161 833 8800.
www.wevh.org.uk
3.3 The North West's Regional Social Enterprise Conference- Free.
This event is aimed at anyone who works in or is involved with Social
Enterprise organisations within the North West and will: Provide an overview
of the new £4 million Social Enterprise Framework Fund; Launch Social
Enterprise North West - 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
3.4 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
3.5 The Empowerment Action Plan: Making Empowerment A Reality In
Every Community. 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" 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 advisable.
3.6 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
3.7 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.
4.0 Information
4.1 Promoting Your Service: The Personal Support Unit (PSU) is a new
charity offering practical and emotional support to people who are going to
court on their own at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre. They support
vulnerable clients dealing with housing matters, small claims, bankruptcy,
divorce and a range of other legal issues. These clients often require
signposting on to other services for further advice and support and PSU are
trying to gather as much information as possible about services that they
can refer people on to. If you would like to provide them with leaflets or
posters on your service, or just some basic information, they would be happy
to receive this. Likewise, if you are willing to take a supply of PSU's
promotional leaflets, please let them know. Contact Sarah on 0161 240 5037
or at manchester@thepsu.co.uk
4.2 Have you got a good story to tell? People's Voice Media is on
the hunt for stories about people who have overcome a problem - either
personal or related to their community. Did you have noisy traffic outside
your house and then you sorted it out? Were there people littering your
favourite park until you sorted it out? Did your kids have nowhere to play
until you sorted it out? If you have a story to tell about how you and/or
your community, sorted out a problem, we want to hear about it!
Contact Jessica Symons at Manchester Community Information Network (MCIN) to
tell your story - email mailto:jessica@mcin.net or phone 0161 230 1430.
4.3 Volunteering Opportunities- Victim Support & Witness Service. Do
you ever wonder how you could make a real difference in your community?
Victim Support & Witness Service - City of Manchester, are part of a
National Charity which, through trained volunteers supports victims &
witnesses of crime and helps people cope with the effects of crime. If you
would like the opportunity to train as a volunteer visitor, and feel that
you can commit some of your spare time, please contact the volunteer
department on 0845 456 8814 or write to Victim Support & Witness Service -
City of Manchester, Albert House, 17 Bloom St. Manchester M1 3HZ or email
mailto:info@victimsupport-citymcr.co.uk
4.4 Volunteering Opportunities- Action for Sustainable Living.
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.
For an application pack email mailto:jobs@afsl.org.uk; or ring 0845 634
4510, or visit their website: http://www.afsl.org.uk/. Deadline for
applications: 10am on Friday 2nd May
4.5 Manchester Treatment Foster Care Programme. The TOPS Treatment
Foster Care Team is a Specialist Foster Care project for 3 to 6 year old
looked after children. The programme is designed to help children with
complex needs, to establish stability in their lives, so that they can move
on to a permanent family. The TOPS team are looking to recruit 6 full-time
carers plus one respite carer. They are looking for couples (or single
people with strong support networks) who have a spare bedroom and who have
some understanding of the needs of pre-school children. One adult must be
available full-time. They will consider people with older children at home,
if those children are 15 or over. Most importantly, they are looking for
warm, nurturing, resilient people, who enjoy looking after children and who
will be able to work flexibly with other people. If you have all the above,
including a good sense of humour and a genuine willingness to train and
learn new ways of working with children experiencing high levels of
distress, they would love to hear from you. For further information, contact
the team on 0161 882 1335.
4.6 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 recognise 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.
4.7 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 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
4.10 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 Community Development Officer- Manchester Drugs and Race Unit.
The Manchester Drugs and Race Unit (Supported by University of Central
Lancashire and Wai Yin Chinese Women Society) is currently recruiting for
the following post: Community Development Officer; Salary: NJC Scale 6 point
26-28, £21,412 - £22,845; Full-time: 35 hours per week; Based: Zion
Community Resource Centre, Hulme; Fixed Term until 31st March 2009 (with
every expectation at this point that funding will be continued beyond this).
For further information on this position, please see the CN4M website:
http://www.cn4m.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=543&Itemid=50.
For an application pack, contact Melanie Lathrope on
mailto:melanie@blackhealthagency.org.uk or alternatively call 0845-450-4247.
CVs will not be accepted. An open evening will be held between 5.30 - 7.30pm
on Tuesday 6th May 2008 at Zion Community Resource Centre, Stretford Road,
Hulme for those people who want to find out a little more about the role.
BHA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all
sections of society. Closing date: 12pm on Monday 12th May 2007.
5.2 Centre Manager- Big Life Group. Job Title: Centre Manager,
Salary: £26,067 - £28,172 pa, Hours: 35 hours per week. The Big Life Group
of social businesses and charities provides opportunities for people to
change their lives. They are looking for a Centre Manager who will be
responsible for the management and development of their two award winning
centres - the Kath Locke Primary Care Centre and the Zion Community
Resource. They are looking for someone with experience of working with
communities and health and social care staff to achieve positive change. For
an application pack please quote ref GUCM0408 and send an A4 SAE with 48p
postage to: Naheed Akhtar, Zion Community Resource, 339 Stretford Road,
Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY or email:
mailto:naheed.akhtar@thebiglifecompany.com. For informal enquiries please
ring Naheed Akhtar on 0161 226 8393. http://www.thebiglifegroup.com. Closing
date: 01 May 2008.
5.3 Church and Community Development Officer- Diocese of Manchester.
Job Title: Church and Community Development Officer, Salary: £23,247 -
£27,761 (review pending), Hours: 35 hours per week, Organisation: Diocese of
Manchester. The Diocese of Manchester need a qualified, experienced and
dynamic Community Development Officer to equip Manchester Diocesan churches
to engage effectively with diverse communities. For further information and
an application pack, contact: Simon Ambrose, Phone: 0161 828 1410, Email:
mailto:sambrose@manchester.anglican.org Website:
www.manchester.anglican.org. Closing Date: 16 May 2008.
5.4 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". 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.
5.6 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
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Thursday, 1 May 2008
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
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.
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 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.
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, 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
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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.
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 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
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