NWCN E-bulletin 09 March 2017

1 Unscheduled Care in Western Trust area - Your experience, views and suggestions

Can you spare 15 minutes of your valuable time to answer eight straightforward questions about Unscheduled Care in this part of the Western Health & Social Care Trust area?

If so please click here to begin this anonymous survey.

North West Community Network has been commissioned by the Western Local Commissioning Group (LCG) to conduct Community Engagement around the area of Unscheduled Care.  

Unscheduled Care basically refers to when someone accesses health and social care services unexpectedly.  This can occur at any time and crosses the traditional boundaries between general practitioner (GP), community and hospital services and means there must be a 24 hour service available.

Across the Western Trust area, over 1000 surveys will be completed by the end of March 2017 and then analysed to determine what changes or priorities need to be considered in the shaping and commissioning of future services.

You can decide to complete the survey yourself, share it with friends and family, colleagues and service users.  The value and analysis of responses will be greatly improved if you can include answers on Age, Gender and Post Code so you are kindly asked to record these.

Your can complete this survey electronically here or, if more convenient, print and complete by hand.  It is also available on the Network's website -  www.nwcn.org   

Unscheduled Care Survey 

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2  Community Information Workshops for Council’s Online Grant Aid Funded Programmes

At these Information Workshops officers will provide an overview of the grant aid programmes and provide groups with an opportunity to gain further advice on specific applications, ideas and queries.

Further information on:  www.dcsdgrantaid.com    

From Monday, 20^th March 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Or contact: Community Development, Good Relations or Arts & Culture

Tel. No:  028 7125 3253   

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3   BBC Children in Need - Strabane and Cookstown 

BBC Children in Need’s vision is that every child has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. We seek to realise this vision by supporting, promoting and publicising work that addresses the challenges that children and young people face and work that builds their skills and resilience.

Right now BBC Children in Need is funding over 200 projects in towns and villages all over Northern Ireland with grants totalling over £8m. These are projects working with children and young people who need a bit of support in order to get the best out of life. They may be sick or living in poverty; they may have been abused or neglected or have a disability or be dealing with other challenges that the groups we fund can help them to overcome.

This year because of the generosity of everyone who donates to the charity, over £4m will be spent on projects working with disadvantaged children and young people here in Northern Ireland. We want to ensure that everyone who is involved in this work, no matter how small your project, knows about the opportunity to secure some funding to support positive outcomes for children and young people in your area.

BBC Children in Need is hosting outreach sessions in Strabane and Cookstown to encourage new applications and to explain how our grant strategy works out in practice.

For small grants of less than £10,000 we are basically open all year round with 4 decision dates and a turnaround period of 2 months. Applicant can now apply for small grants for up to three years. For main grants of more than £10,000 there are 3 closing dates in the year and it is a 2-stage process, taking 5 months to complete. All our funding is focused on the outcomes you hope to achieve through your project. We would like to explain our approach to you in more detail, both generally about the charity and our aims, and to give you a chance to talk specifically about your project to one of our staff.

Below are two dates and venues when we will be available to meet with you and to share our priorities and requirements. Please get in touch with us at the contact number below to arrange an individual consultation or just come along to the event to hear a bit more about what we do. It’d be helpful if you can let us know in advance if you will be there.

Strabane, Wednesday 5th April 2017, 11.00 – 13.00, Alley Theatre
Cookstown, Friday 7th April 2017, 11.00 – 13.00, Burnavon Arts Centre 

Contact: Dominic O’Neill 028 9033 8221 dominic.o’neill01@bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey

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4 Youth Ideas on Health and Wellbeing 

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) bid to become the European Youth Capital for 2019 (EYC19).  With the unfortunate news of the title being awarded to Novi Sad, council are delighted to reassure youth, they are still committed to delivering a number of youth programmes throughout the year of 2019. 

In the lead up to the EYC19 bid, youth shared their views and opinions on what was important to them and what they would like to see developed.  These views and opinions were developed into programme ideas and categorised into the following areas: 

• Health and wellbeing
• Education and employability
• Access and inclusion
• Youth democracy
• Culture programme

We are currently researching three suggested programmes to be delivered under Health and Wellbeing:

• Creating Positive Mental Health  
• Awareness/prevention of Addiction
• Self-Confidence through Body Imagery

(team members are also looking into the other topics)

We would be grateful if the following questionnaire could be shared with the young people you work with: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4oEJ1MCP16uAG-IuiyQ7uofdFn_dfYinCS8jeUKbR6xAoYA/viewform

Please contact me if you can provide information on what is currently available to youth under these three areas.

This information will be collated and provided to a youth steering group, who will lead on the development of the programmes. 

Emma (McLaughlin) Quinn: Tel: 02871 253 253 Ext: 6716 / Emma.Quinn@derrystrabane.com

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5 Upcoming Training with Social Enterprise Hub

Tendering for Social Enterprise Workshop

The workshop is aimed at those currently working within the community and voluntary sector and social enterprise businesses. Ideal for anyone who is exploring how to start tendering for contracts or responsible for winning work; this workshop will provide an exciting, interactive workshop to those who want to become more focused on increasing their tendering success rate.

Whether you’re at the start–up stage or you are an existing organisation looking to grow, the skills and ability to development good tenders will be key for sustainability and growth as a large percentage of public services will now be awarded as contracts and to secure these organisations must tender for them in a competitive marketplace.

Location: North Western Social Enterprise Hub, 12-14 The Diamond (Above HSBC Bank) Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HW
Date: Wednesday 22^nd March 2017

Time: 0930am – 1230pm

Car Parking is available at the Pay and Display car parks located at Bishop Street (across from Courthouse) and William Street.

This training workshop is free of charge and is part of the Social Enterprise Hub initiative. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

To register for this workshop or for more information contact Brian O’Neill, Social Enterprise Hub Manager on Tel: 02871 277270 or email brian@enterprisenw.com

Social Media for Social Enterprise Workshop

The workshop is aimed at those currently working within the community and voluntary sector and social enterprise businesses. Ideal for those new to Social Media or those wishing to learn more; participants will examine the different options for using Social Media to engage and get their message across most effectively. This short workshop will cover topics such as:

• What is social media?
• Facebook and Twitter – the basics
• Managing social media effectively
• Using social media to promote your projects and events
• Local case studies – social media in action

Location: Derry City and Strabane District Council offices, 47 Derry Road, Strabane, BT82 8DY
Date: Wednesday 29^th March 2017

Time: 0930am – 1230pm

Car Parking is available at the DCSDC offices

This training workshop is free of charge and is part of the Social Enterprise Hub initiative. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

To register for this workshop or for more information contact Brian O’Neill, Social Enterprise Hub Manager on Tel: 02871 277270 or email brian@enterprisenw.com

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6 Business Information Morning  

You are invited to an information session being run by the PSNI and the Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to cover business safety and counterfeit currency.
 
This is an opportunity to be briefed on what staff should be aware of when checking bank notes and the introduction of the new £1 coin.
 
Does your staff know how to deal with shoplifters?  Do you know what to do in the event of a robbery at your business premises?
 
To register contact the Derry and Strabane PCSP on 71376565 or email: pcsp@derrystrabane.com

 
Thursday 23^rd March 2016
10AM – 12MD
Whittaker Suite, Guildhall
 
Refreshments served on arrival at 10AM

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 7  The Diamond: A Shared Space?

Derry City and Strabane District Council: Decade of Centenaries

This year marks the 90^th Anniversary of the unveiling of the War Memorial in the Diamond.  In 1914, men went off to war, believing that they were fighting for King, Country or for Ireland. 

You are invited to an event in St Columb’s Park House on Monday 20^th March at 12noon to unpack some of the social history of  those commemorated on the memorial.  This presentation by Frank Carey will explore the possibilities of shared remembering and the opportunities for moving forward in light of the past.

*Lunch will be provided at the end of the event.

Please book as spaces are limited.

RSVP to Kristin at kristin@stcolumbsparkhouse.org or 02871 343080

8 Drink Wise, Age Well Training plus Lunchtime Panel Discussion

• Do you support or work with people aged 50+?
• Are you aware of the risks of alcohol misuse in the over 50’s?

We are providing a FREE half day training workshop in your area.

Where? Unit 10, Spencer House, Derry
When? Weds 29th March 10am-12.30pm

We also offer peer/volunteer, frontline staff and enhanced training options.  Please contact for more information

To register please contact Anita Doonan on 028 8283 9240 or by email anita.doonan@drinkwiseagewell.org.uk

Spaces are limited so early registration is advised

Easing the Transition: Alcohol, employment and the over 50’s.

Join our lunchtime panel discussion exploring new research which examines the impact of alcohol for those seeking employment; in employment;  or preparing for retirement.

Listen to contributions from Addiction NI, Bank of Ireland, Business in the Community, People Plus and the true impact of someone’s lived experience.

Join in the discussion to explore how we as employers and service providers can better support those aged 50+ gain and maintain employment or prepare for a healthy retirement.

When? 30^th March 2017

Where? Millenium Forum

Who should attend? Employers interested in realising employee’s true potential

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easing-the-transition-alcohol-employment-and-the-over-50s-tickets-32400300170

Light Lunch will be provided

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9  YouthAction NI's Company Youth Theatre Group presents DOMINO

Due to unprecedented demand DOMINO is coming back to Derry~Londonderry this March 2017

If you fall....how do you get up again?
Directed by Marie Campbell

A one hour event beginning with a play based on young people's mental health, followed by a fun and interactive workshop.

DOMINO has been inspired by discussions and workshops on mental health and wellbeing and out LIFEMAPS initiative. The concept behind 'Domino' is that in life we can go through the 'domino effect' where one thing can impact another and so on so we ask the question, "If you fall....how do you get up again?"

If you are a community or youth group and you would like your young people to benefit from this ground breaking play and workshop on mental health, get in touch today.

For more information or to book a free space: contact Catherine on 028 9024 0551 or email catherineg@youthaction.org 

Thursday 16^th March, Waterside Theatre, Derry~Londonderry
Friday 31^st March, Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, BT55 7HU

7:00pm-7:30pm - Pizza & Registration 
7:30pm- 8:30pm - Performance & Workshop 

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10  Frontline staff surveys

Citizens Online would like to request your participation in a brief survey.

Citizens Online, is an independent Digital Skills Charity and we have been commissioned by NI Direct to help them develop a Digital Assist Strategy.

As a part of this, we are researching the digital skills levels of frontline staff. This survey is an opportunity for you to contribute to this valuable work.

The survey will only take about 10 minutes to complete and we are offering the chance for one respondent to receive a free Tablet Computer.

Please click the link below to go to the survey website (or copy and paste the link into your internet browser).

Please click here to complete the survey and enter the free draw

Your participation in the survey is completely voluntary and all of your responses will be kept confidential by Citizens Online. Your employer will only be provided with consolidated and anonymous feedback.

Thank you very much for your time and cooperation. Your feedback is very important to us.

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11  Celebrate Refugees’ Welcome in Derry-Londonderry - 30 April 2017

Dancers, drummers, musicians, Cooks and dress makers from all different ethnic backgrounds are being called on to come forward and get involved in the biggest cultural interchange ever staged in the city.

The North West Migrants Forum will play host to a celebration of culture and diversity, bringing together people from all different walks of life, to honour our differences and embrace them.

It is also a time to mark the first anniversary of Derry establishing itself as a leading light in humanitarianism in taking in refugees.

It was in May of last year that 11 Syrian refugee families arrived in Derry hoping to make it their home, joining other refugees and migrants in the city from places as diverse as Pakistan, Egypt, the Congo, China, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.

Throughout 2016, around 400 Syrians arrived in Northern Ireland, with the province being heralded as leading the way on refugee resettlement in the UK.

To mark this, the North West Migrants Forum (NWMF) is playing host to a series of workshops that will culminate in the biggest Intercultural interchange in the city.

Participants will be asked to work together and prepare over the course of six weeks for a final event that will be held in the Foyle Arena on April 30, 2017.

It will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to take part in any of the following events:

-       Syrian traditional music and dance,

-       A mash up of Irish, Syrian and African dance,

-       Traditional music focused on African drums,

-       Learn more about Irish and Ulster Scots music,

-       Get involved in dress making from a wide range of different cultures,

-       Participate in a mash up of Indian and Syrian dancing.

In the six weeks leading up to the event, two workshops will be run: one to teach a group of people about dance and music traditions from different parts of the world, and another to teach a group of people about different intercultural dress-making traditions.

Participation in these workshops is completely free and is being sought from different communities. If you are interested in taking part or facilitating at any of the workshops contact: Orlando De Gregorio at orlando.degregorio@nwmf.org.uk or call 02871 362184 for more information.

The Deadline for those who want to facilitate workshops have to contact NWMF by Friday 10 March 2017.

To access an Expression of Interest Form / Forms please go to the NWMF website - News section, Download the expression of Interest forms - Fill the in and return to our Office in person or email to :

Orlando De Gregorio at orlando.degregorio@nwmf.org.uk

Facilitators must be available to start facilitating workshops from week beginning 20 March 2017.

The event on April 30, 2017, at Foyle Arena will run from 4pm until 8pm.

Tickets will cost £3 per person or £5 for a family.
 

The event is being funded by the Big Lottery and the Executive Office.

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12 Volunteering opportunities with Easilink Community Transport

Easilink Community Transport Require Volunteer Car Drivers
In the Park, Craigbane, Claudy, Eglinton & Waterside areas for our Volunteer Car Scheme

• Do you have a few hours a week to spare?
• Do you have a full clean driving licence & access to your own car?
• Are you over 25?

• We reimburse all travel at 40p per mile & full training is provided
• We provide community transport services in your local area for those who don’t have access to transport for local appointments & community activities

While volunteering you can:

• Keep your benefits
• Get expenses paid
• Get a reference
• Become more employable
• Gain skills
• Help others & Make friends

Please note all volunteers will be subject to Access NI checks

To find out more about volunteering please contact: 028 7188 3282

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13    Rare diseases workshops: Information and Communication Review

The Department of Health and the Northern Ireland Rare Disease Partnership are holding a series of engagement workshops across Northern Ireland and wish to hear from patients, carers, healthcare professionals and policy-makers who have experience of, or are involved in, the field of rare diseases.

The workshops will take place as follows:

• 15 March 2017, 12.00pm–2.00pm: Altnagelvin Hospital, Gransha Park Seminar Room with Dr Fiona Stewart
• 16 March 2017, 3.00pm–5.00pm: Portadown Care and Treatment Centre with Dr Vivienne McConnell
• 22 March 2017, 4.00pm–7.00pm: Belfast City Hospital, Larkin Room, Belfast City Hospital with Dr Deirdre Donnelly
• 27 March 2017, 12:30pm–3:30pm: Corrs Corner Hotel, Mulberry Suite, 315 Ballyclare Road, Newtownabbey with Dr Fiona Stewart
• 4 April 2017, 3.00pm-5.00pm: South West Acute Hospital, Boardroom with Dr Gillian Rea

These events are being held as part of the implementation of the Northern Ireland Rare Diseases Plan. The objective is to improve the information and communication about rare diseases as it is currently available to patients, their carers and healthcare professionals.

The Plan, issued in October 2015, sets out the Department’s commitments to address the needs of people living with a rare disease. It identifies a range of actions to be taken forward in Northern Ireland in respect of the 51 Commitments in the UK-wide Rare Diseases Strategy, which the four UK Health Departments endorsed in November 2013. In addition to the five themes of the UK Strategy, the Northern Ireland Plan also includes a sixth theme relating to opportunities to realise mutual benefits through collaborative approaches to rare diseases with the Republic of Ireland.

For further information about the workshops please contact:

• NI Rare Disease Partnership: info@nirdp.org.uk, tel: Christine Collins 078 4325 6442
• Department of Health: scott.morgan@health-ni.gov.uk, tel: 02890 522118

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14  Public Appointment Opportunities 

• Public appointment of two members to the board of Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI)
• Public Appointments HSC Pension Board Independent Chair 

All details and further information can be found: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/public-appointment-vacancies   

You may also be interested in a free workshop on the public appointments process being offered by CPANI, the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland. http://www.publicappointmentsni.org/index/our-role/workshops.htm                                            

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15 Latest Offers from Salto Youth to include Calls for Trainers

Training of Trainers and Active Leaders - TOTAL Lab
The project will offer opportunity for professional development of trainers, policy makers, and project managers to improve youth work methods, to discuss youth policies, to develop youth work standards.
Organizer: TDM2000 Polska (NGO/Others)
This activity is for participants from: Czech Republic, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 17 March 2017

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TICTAC - Multilateral Training Course to support quality in youth worker mobility activities under Erasmus+ Youth in Action
TICTAC is targeted at voluntary and professional youth workers and youth leaders interested in using international cooperation to enhance their local development strategies, it supports designing quality Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme projects.
Organizer: YiA National Agency Romania (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 19 March 2017

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APPETISER - An introduction on how to use the ‘Erasmus+ Youth in Action’ Programme for international youth work
Giving a strong positive first experience of international youth projects to motivate the participants to use the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme.
Organizer: Youth in Action NA in Germany (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Belgium - FL, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 19 March 2017

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Ignite the spark, Participation Lab2: What is the future of civic/political education?
The 2nd participation lab of “Ignite the spark” focuses on whether there is a role for youth work + civic education in defense of democracy, European values? It further explores initiatives of civic education and encourages multipliers to take action.
Organizer: Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society. (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 24 March 2017

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EUtopia?- Diversity in Changing Europe
Change has been inevitable in the history of Europe. Recent changes in the European political climate and attitudes have impact on how diversity is perceived and experienced. Where is this leading to? Could some changes be for the better?
Organizer: Latvian National Agency (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Western Balkan countries
Application deadline: 26 March 2017

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Let's coordinate! - Training course for EVS organisations
This training course is designed for EVS organizations that have intermediate to advanced level of experience with coordinating activities.
Organizer: Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes (HR NA) (National Agency) (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
Application deadline: 31 March 2017

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An Experiential Approach to Wilderness Therapy to work with youth at risk
Asociación Experientia offers the 2º edition of their International Training: An Experiential Approach to Wilderness Therapy. Come to learn, feel and live the wilderness in Spain. Learn about key elements of Wilderness Therapy in an experiential way.
Organizer: Asociacion Experientia (NGO/Others)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Other countries in the world, Partner Countries Neighbouring the EU
Application deadline: 1 April 2017

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EuroPeers Training Course
This TC is dedicated for young people who have taken part in Youth in Action or Erasmus+: Youth in Action projects. The training prepares participants to share their experiences and inspire other youngsters to get involved in European mobility programmes.
Organizer: NA Austria- Interkulturelles Zentrum (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Western Balkan countries
Application deadline: 2 April 2017

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The Leading Edge
The Leading Edge is a training course designed to develop the competences of youth workers and volunteers to engage and empower them to take up leadership positions and to equip them with the tools to lead a youth organisation.
Organizer: Coyote Initiatives CIC (NGO/Others)
This activity is for participants from: Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 2 April 2017

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The Heart of the Story
Are you passionate about stories? Are you curious to learn how to use storytelling as a tool to support learning and increase the effectiveness and enjoyment of your work with young people? Then this might really be your call to adventure!
Organizer: Coyote Initiatives CIC (NGO/Others)
This activity is for participants from: Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 2 April 2017

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University Study Visit: Youth and Community Work in Scotland
This study visit will be taking place in Scotland, UK. It will focus on Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and other education and training establishments involved in Community Learning and Development (CLD) and Youth Work training programmes.
Organizer: UK National Agency (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 3 April 2017

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Practicing Coaching and Mentoring training
The Practicing Coaching and Mentoring is designed with the aim of facilitating personal and professional growth for people who are involved or interested in coaching. This training is intended to help you to improve your abilities as a coach and a mentor.
Organizer: Olde Vechte Foundation (NGO/Others)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 14 June 2017

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Call for Trainer

Taking part in Advisory Board of the “Aware and Active” project and designing of Training and Ideas Labs formats
The Interkulturelles Zentrum, the Austrian National Agency for “Erasmus+: Youth in Action” is looking for 1 Trainer
Application deadline: Apply no later than: 17.03.2017

Description 
The project AAA („Aware and Active”) is a three-year Action supported by the European Commission in the context of the Erasmus+ Programme: Initiatives for policy innovation – Social Inclusion trough education, training and youth.
It started on December 1st 2016 and will end on December 31st 2019.
It is coordinated by Interkulturelles Zentrum, the Austrian National Agency of the Erasmus+: Youth in Action programme. The main objectives of the project are preventing violent radicalization and promoting democratic values, fundamental rights, intercultural understanding and active citizenship of young people; and enhance critical thinking and media literacy among young people.
 
Trainer profile:
Experience in designing of trainings aiming at: a)preventing violent radicalization and promoting democratic values, fundamental rights, intercultural understanding and active citizenship of young people; b) enhance critical thinking and media literacy among young people
sound knowledge of the topics of inclusion of young people (especially young migrants, refugees, asylum seekers)  in the context of the Erasmus+ Programme and broader
Experience with facilitating events in the frame of the youth sector 
Experience with providing toolboxes with non-formal methods related to the topics of project
Excellent English language skills
 
Working conditions 
The maximum contract price for 1 trainer is EUR 1.160 including fees, administrative overheads and VAT.
The trainer is expected to join the Project Advisory Board on April 19-21, 2017 in Vienna and afterwards to design the Trainings and Ideas Labs mostly though virtual cooperation.
Travel and subsistence costs linked to travel will be covered in addition to the above-mentioned contract prize up to max. price of 530 EUR.
 
Team composition
The trainer will cooperate with a representative of POYWE – Professional Open Youth Work in Europe as one of associated partners of the AAA Project.
 
Application & selection procedure
Apply no later than: 17.03.2017

How to apply:  Please send the attached application form to Marcela Hajtmankova (project manager of AAA Project) to marcela.hajtmankova@iz.or.at

You will be informed about the results of the selection by: 24.03.2017
You will be informed about the selection by: 24.03.2017
 
Downloads

Call for trainer_AAA.docx

Call for trainer_AAA application.doc

 
For more information
Marcela Hajtmankova, project manager
Phone: +421 907 529 449
Email: marcela.hajtmankova@iz.or.at

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16 Coffee Morning with Inspire Wellbeing 

Inspire Wellbeing (formally Beacon Centre) are having a fundraiser and coffee morning on 14th March from 11am until 2pm at 20 Clarendon Street.

Come along and support it.

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17 Waterside Women’s Centre – Celebration Day

Saturday 11th March 2017,
Clooney Hall, 36 Clooney Terrace 
1pm – 3pm
 
Performances
Music
Refreshments
Women’s Health
Demonstrations (Hair, Nail Art)
Children’s Crafts
Face Painting
Childcare available

All Welcome!

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18 Children in Crossfire Colour Run 2017

Attention all Runners, Walkers and Families
COLOUR RUN FEVER has reached Derry/Londonderry and you can catch it on SUNDAY 26^TH MARCH   

Children in Crossfire have joined in the worldwide phenomena that is said to be the happiest coolest 5k on the planet and we will bring The Colour Run to Derry/Londonderry on Sunday 26^th March. 

The Children in Crossfire Colour Run is open to everybody All participants are welcome… fast, slow, runners, walkers, old, and young.  So whether you are an experienced runner beginning your marathon training, OR a walker out with your friends and family, Then don as much white gear as possible and come join Children in Crossfire on 26thMarch. 

Log on to www.childrenincrossfire.org and register online now ! Online registration is essential

• RUNNERS Starting Line at Ebrington 10.00am 
• WALKERS and Families at Starting line at Ebrington 11.00

The Colour Run is Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Colour Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed fun run/walk  in which “Colour Runners”, and “Colour Walkers” are doused from head to toe each when passing through the Colour Station.

With only two rules, the idea is easy to follow:

1.            Wear white at the starting line and not to forget your sunglasses or googles!

2.            Finish plastered in colour!

Registration fees
Adults £15
Children (under 15) £5
Family ticket 2 adults & 3 children £30
Small Group ticket of 5 Adults £65
Large Group of 10 Adults £120

If you would like to do further fundraising an online fundraising page can be set up at www.justgiving.com/childrenincrossfire 

This event has a limited number of participants and interest is very high.  Please register as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL go to  www.childrenincrossfire.org

This will be the best 5K of your life!

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19 Creggan Past and Present Photographic Exhibition

Please join us at Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership for our Creggan Past and Present Photographic Exhibition

CNP would like to invite you to our big launch - Thursday 16^th March
Starting 3:30pm

Everyone welcome

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20 Upcoming Events with Communities United Spring Arts Festival

Waving Not Drowning - The Mental Health Roadshow
Workshops by Anne Gallagher, Playwright

Thursday 16^th March
Studio 2, The Wee Theatre
11.00am – 12.30pm
& 1.30pm – 2.30pm
FREE
 
11:00am – 12:30pm
Scene 1: Alarm Clock
A physical theatre piece highlighting the cumulative impact of negative thoughts, doubts and worries, and how this can have a knock on effect on all of our lives.
Scene 2: One Step at a Time
Explores depression and self-imposed social isolation and the growing disconnect that older people can feel from their immediate family and the wider community.
Scene 3: Five Words to Change Your World
An observation on how our lives can change in an instant, and how the actions of others, in this case the suicide attempt of an elderly father, impacts on the family and wider community.  Entertaining and flexible, Waving Not Drowning aims to challenge stigmas and sterotypes and ensures that the voices of those who experience mental health problems, and those who care for them, are heard.

1:30pm – 2:30pm
Scene 1: Daughter
Examining the shadow cast upon a daughter by her mother who’s self-taught destructive behaviour impacted not only on herself but on her daughter.  And how the daughter’s growth and development through counselling, has enabled her to have empathy for her mother.
 
Scene 2: Navy Blues
Exploring the impact of Post Natal Depression on the mother and her family and wider community.
Followed by: Question and Answer Session
 
Communities United Spring Arts Festival Cordially Invites You To:
Recreational Rioting
Joe Campbell/Solo Exhibition - New Paintings and Poems
Studio 2, Skeoge Industrial Estate, Derry/L/Derry
Thursday, 16^th March, 2017, 7pm-8pm
Followed by Painting Trauma, 8pm-9pm
The Wee Theatre, Studio 2.

Panel Discussion: Artist’s Impressions Of The Troubles with Felicity McCall, Joe Campbell, Lynne Edgar, Pat McArt, Matt Jennings

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21 Latest Offers from Karuna Therapies 
 
Anne Marie Therapist at Karuna Therapies is offering for March only;
Reflexology is a specific foot massage designed to relieve tension, reduce stress and promote overall well-being by applying pressure to specific areas of the feet. As a series of treatments is recommended, if you book 3 reflexology treatments with Karuna, your forth treatment will be free.
Contact Karuna on 02871312043 or 07596658851

Follow us on Karuna Facebook
Or www.karunatherapies.com

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other Karuna offer

Karuna Therapies making profit not taking profit, all profit made is gifted to Foyle Women’s Aid
Karuna Therapies is a Social Economy Business
 

Kitty Therapist at Karuna Therapies is offering March Madness!!
Back, Neck, shoulder Massage for only £20
Come and have all your stress and tension massaged away using individual mixed oils to suit your needs
In the stunning surroundings of Karuna Therapies
 
This deal is sure to book up fast so contact us now!

Contact Karuna on 02871312043 or 07596658851
Follow us on Karuna Facebook
Or www.karunatherapies.com

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other Karuna offer

Karuna Therapies making profit not taking profit, all profit made is gifted to Foyle Women’s Aid
Karuna Therapies is a Social Economy Busines

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22 Could Your Work Hold A 'WEAR IT BLUE' Day for Autism Awareness?

'WEAR IT BLUE' FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

 Could your work place hold a ‘Wear It Blue’ day this April and raise Autism awareness in Northern Ireland?
 
We are asking local businesses to show their support this April for World Autism Awareness Month and join the ‘Wear It Blue’ campaign.
 
For further information or to request a ‘Wear It Blue’ fundraising pack contact Sarah-Jayne on 028 9040 1729 (option 3), email Sarah-Jayne@autismni.org or visit www.autismni.org.

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23  Eden Place Arts Centre

To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight Eden Place Arts Centre in conjunction with Foyle Fairtrade are hosting 'Fairtrade Coffee Photography Exhibition' by Sean Hawkey from Monday 27th February-20th March.

On Friday 10th March Haris Ulises Lopez Picado from Soppexca Coffee Co-operative in Nicaragua will officially launch the exhibition along with Peter Gaynor , Director of Fairtrade Ireland. The launch will be @ 12.30pm and light refreshments will be served.

Exhibition viewing times: Monday 10am-3.30pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm

On Wednesday 5th April @ 7.30pm we will launch our Easter Students' Exhibition, this exhibition will continue until Friday 7th April.

Enrolment for the new term will take place on Monday 10th April from 10am-6pm.

For more information contact Judi :
 

Tel: 028 71 269418 / Email: judi_edenplaceartscentre@yahoo.co.uk 

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24  Consumer Parliament - Friday 24 March

Book Your Place

The NI Consumer Council is holding its first Consumer Parliament event on Friday 24 March, in Spires Conference Centre (opposite Grand Opera House/Jury’s Hotel) in Belfast, from 9.30am – 2.30pm. It is an opportunity for consumers of all ages from across Northern Ireland to raise the issues most important to you. It is also an opportunity for consumers to learn more about your consumer rights, and to receive lots of free resources to enable you to exercise those rights, save money and protect yourselves against things going wrong.

There will be speakers covering the Consumer Council’s key areas of work (energy, transport, water, banking and postal services) as well as partner organisations and stakeholder exhibition stands to provide more useful information and advice for consumers. The event is free to attend, refreshments and lunch will be provided and a special all day £5 parking rate will be available.

Reserve your place by emailing keelin.kelly@consumercouncil.org.uk and please help us to spread the word to friends, family and anyone else you think might benefit from the event.