NWCN E-bulletin 27 April 2017

1 Delivering Change in a Shifting Landscape: Future challenges and opportunities for the VCSE and its partners

 
Building Change Trust invites you to an event on Wednesday 10 May 2017 at the Junction, Derry/Londonderry at 9.30am
 
Supported by Holywell Trust and North West Community Network
 
In a climate of great uncertainty faced by voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) not least due to political instability, Brexit, and continued austerity, organisations, groups and volunteers continue to strive to deliver positive social change for the individuals and communities they work with.

This event is one of a number of engagements being held by Building Change Trust across Northern Ireland between February and June 2017 as part of its VCSE Futures initiative.

Throughout the initiative we are engaging with the sector itself, funders and policy makers, to hear their views.
The purpose of this 10 May event is to hear views from VCSE groups and organisations in the North West on current challenges and possible opportunities, and to attempt to answer the following questions:

To create an enabling environment that delivers the best outcomes for the people and places your organisation, works with:

• What action does the sector itself need to take?
• What action does the public sector need to take?
• What action do funders need to take? 

We invite you to arrive at 9.30am for tea/coffee & scones for a 10.00am start
The event will finish at 1pm.

Register with NWCN on info@nwcn.org / 028 7127 9090

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2  Small Grants Available For Derry~Londonderry Community Groups

The Acorn Fund Giving Circle (AGC) is calling for applications to its small grants scheme, which provides financial support of up to £500 to local groups that work with, or support, children and young people in the Derry City area.

The Acorn Giving Circle is entirely funded by a group of local female philanthropists who are dedicated to helping improve the lives of children and young people through social, cultural, sporting or educational activities.  The Giving Circle was formed in 2012 as a response to the establishment of the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland’s Acorn Fund and as a legacy of the 2013 City of Culture year. 

Previous groups who have been funded include Friends of St. Brigid’s Association, North West Women’s Collective and Cruse Bereavement Care. The Foyle Hospice was recently awarded £500 for its ‘Healing Hearts’ project - providing bereavement support for a child or young person aged 4-16 years. The project used arts and crafts and photography to help create a personal ‘Memory Project’.

The Live Life Lisa Orsi Foundation also received a grant last year to help bring over 50 young people to China to compete in the 2016 Asian Gaelic Games.

The application process is open from Monday, April 3 until April 18 and applications are available online at www.communityfoundationni.org.

This is the first Giving Circle to be formed in Derry~Londonderry, however, Giving Circles are a well-established form of philanthropy. Groups of individuals donate money and time to a pooled fund and decide collectively where funding will be allocated – either to a local charity or community project.

A representative from the Acorn Giving Circle explained where the group is directing its efforts in this funding round:

‘The aim of the Giving Circle is to collectively direct our support to where the need is greatest and where we know that it will make a real and significant difference to the local community. We’ve already seen how a small grant can make a real and lasting difference in local communities, helping improve the lives of young people and giving them new opportunities.  ‘We are encouraging projects and organisations who support young people to apply for the Giving Circle as soon as they can.’

For more information on how to join the Acorn Giving Circle, or to request an application form email Shauna Kelpie on skelpie@communityfoundationni.org or phone 028 71371547.

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3   Holywell STEW - Pitch for support! 

Do you have an idea for a community project? We'd love to help!

Holywell STEW is a new project of Holywell Trust to encourage local community activity and philanthropy in Derry/Londonderry. Based on the Detroit Soup model, we are looking for 12 community initiatives to pitch for support at 3 community dinners over the coming months. 
Organisations will have the opportunity to pitch for small financial support (approximately £500) for a project to support local people. Every organisation that takes part in the programme will receive support and training on preparing and delivering their pitch. 
 
This project is about local people helping each other - by paying to attend the dinner you get the chance to vote for the project you want to see supported. The available funds are the resources we collect at the door. 
 
At each community dinner we will hear from 4 groups who will have four minutes to pitch their idea. Following the pitches the audience will vote for the project to receive the financial support.
 
We are really looking forward to supporting a range of community initiatives and would love to hear from you about your idea. 
 
The deadline for the receipt of completed applications for this round of Holywell STEW events is Friday 5th May 2017. 
 
Groups that promote religious belief, political opinion or are sports club related will not be accepted. We'd love to hear from you if you have an idea for a community development, community relations, social justice, arts, social enterprise or community education project.

 Submit Proposal

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4 Applications being accepted for the Certificate in Community Youth Studies 2017/2018

This course is run by the Ulster University in partnership with Youth Action Northern Ireland and YMCA Ireland  (Start September 2017, Magee Campus)

It is a 1-year part-time course , run 1 day per week in Ulster University, Magee Campus, from September until May. You are expected to be working or volunteering for about 16 hours per week in a youth work setting.

The modules we cover are:
Perspectives on young people, Engaging with groups, Reflective Practice, Applied physical theatre, Diversity and young people, and a work-based learning module called working with young people. You are assessed via group projects, presentations, essays and through your practice.

Minimum entrance qualifications are generally level 2 or 3 youth work qualifications and GCSE English/ relevant A’levels. The more youth work training you have the better, as we build on this in the Certificate. Generally, people who have level 2 qualification tend to find the course more challenging than people who have level 3 qualifications, but investing time in reading and applying what you’re learning in class to your practice, will help you to complete the course.

In terms of experience, it is beneficial to have some experience of leading and facilitating groups, rather than just being a participant or supervising young people in a club.

The cost of the course is approx £960 which some students fund through support from their organisation and others through an application to Student Finance, which the course is eligible for.  

To apply you have to register on the Ulster University website. https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/course-finder/201718/community-youth-studies-13478

Applications close on Friday 12^th May 2017, and interviews will be held the first week of June.

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact our YouthAction Northern Ireland Team; Emma or Connor, on 028 7131 8854, or email connor@youthaction.org or emma@youthaction.org

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5 Impact Of Psychological Trauma QUB accredited course & ‘Trauma Education’ Information Night

WAVE Trauma Centre are offering a few free places on our Psychological Trauma Course running in WAVE Trauma Centre 25-30 The Diamond, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6HP. 

The dates are Thursdays 4^th 11^th 18^th 25^th May from 10am to 4pm. 

Impact of Psychological Trauma
“Trauma is cumulative and sequential. It is a process of which we can sometimes determine when it starts, but nearly never when it stops.”

Who is the course targeting?
Impact of Psychological Trauma targets anyone who wishes to gain a greater understanding of the cause and effects of psychological trauma.

What is involved?
This course runs for 4 days, 1 day per week from 10am to 4pm.  Each course will have no more than 14 participants.

Requirements for course accreditation
Participants will be required to complete a 2,500 word assignment for course accreditation. Successful participates receive 10 CATS at Level 1 through Queen’s Open Learning programme.

Course Objectives

•         Understand psychological trauma and the development of psychological trauma theories
•         Understand the effects of trauma on adults
•        Explore the impact of trauma on early childhood and adolescence
•         Discuss strategies to support young people after trauma
•         Examine the appropriate treatment pathways for traumatised individuals
•         Reflect on the need for self-care and resiliency in trauma work

To register or for further information please email: trauma.education@wavetrauma.org

‘Trauma Education’ Information Night - Belfast City Hall Friday 19th May 2017 at 6.30pm
 
Join us for light refreshments as we recruit for our latest accredited trauma courses:

WAVE in Partnership with Queen’s University Belfast

• Open Learning Short Trauma Courses
• BSc Psychological Trauma Studies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
• WAVE in Partnership with University College Cork

• Online Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma Studies
• Other bespoke Trauma Education Courses

We kindly thank Belfast City Council for their hospitality and generosity of their use of the City Hall.
We hope to see you there.
 
Kindly let us know any dietary requirements for catering purposes.
Please email RSVP before Friday 5th May 2017

trauma.education@wavetrauma.org

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6 Expansion of Community Development Approaches - Delivering Together and HSC Transformation 

Thursday 8^th June 2017, 9.30am – 1.30 pm, Riddel Hall, Stranmillis Road, Belfast

We would like to invite you to attend a Symposium on Community Development and Health and Wellbeing in order to inform the development of a Community Development Strategic Framework for the future.

A Community Development Work Stream has been established as part of the Health Minister’s Vision Health 2026 set out in ‘Delivering Together’. The team has worked together over the past number of months to examine how best community development can contribute to the overall HSC Transformation process.  A draft Community Development Framework is being shaped and the Symposium is an opportunity to contribute to this developing Framework.  A wider engagement process with the community and voluntary sector as well as health and social care professionals is also planned for the coming months at a more local level.  Your experience in this field is highly valued by the Community Development Work Stream and I would ask that you prioritise your attendance at this event if at all possible.

I would be grateful if you could respond to Sharon.kelly@hscni.net no later than 30^th May 2017, in order to confirm your attendance.  

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 7 Music Sector input to Arts & Cultural Strategy DCSDC

As part of the development of Derry City & Strabane District Council’s Arts & Cultural Strategy 2017-2022, council are seeking nominated persons representative of individual arts sectors to sit on the strategy design group.

Full details on the Arts & Culture Strategy including context, design process and nomination forms are available on  http://www.derrystrabane.com/Services/Arts-and-Culture

Individual art-form networks are invited to host forums to raise awareness of the process and support agreed nominations for individual sectors.

The below general and sector specific information sessions have been scheduled to date:

Derry : Thursday 27th April – The Old Fire Station, 1 A Hawkins Street

11am -12noon  - All Sectors

3pm-5pm  - Festivals & Events Sector

Facilitated by AOIFE to include free Masterclass in Marketing & PR for Festival and Event Organisers.Advice Clinics in advance, bookings to info@aoifeonline.com

Strabane - Thursday 27th April – Strabane Library

6.15pm - 7.15pm - All Sectors

Nominations are sought to represent the following arts sectors:

·        Arts & Cultural Venues

·        Drama and Performing Arts

·        Visual Arts

·        Participatory/Community Arts

·        Heritage & Museums

·        Individual Artists & Practitioners

·        Community Festivals

·        Non-Council led Festivals and Events in region (ie those eligible for Tier 2 Festivals funding)

·        Music

·        Literature

Please note: The deadline for Nominations is WEDNESDAY 10th MAY 2017.

Please contact Sharon or Jean on for further information: 

T: 02871 253253

E: jean.Smyth@derrystrabane.com

E: sharon.meenan@derrystrabane.com

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8 Zest Healing the Hurt Conference - Thursday 18th May 2017

Half - Day Conference 
Healing the Hurt of Suicide and Self Harm

The importance of Relationships

Speakers:

• Dr Tony Humphreys
• Dr Kay Inckle
• Conor McCafferty MSc., Reg. MBACP (Accred)  
• Teresa Carbery

VENUE: CITY HOTEL, QUEENS QUAY, L’DERRY
DATE: THURSDAY 18TH MAY 2017
TIME: 9:00AM - WELCOME & REFRESHMENTS
9.30AM - 1:00PM CONFERENCE
1PM - BUFFET LUNCH

Price: £25

To register follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healing-the-hurt-conference-the-importance-of-relationships-tickets-33012467178 or contact Zest on tel: 02871266999 or email: zestconference@gmail.com

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9  Youth With A Mission Visit - Can we help you?

Youth With A Mission Ireland are visiting the city next week Tuesday 02 May 2017. They are looking for groups and organisations who could do with a little extra help on that day.  

For example if you are having a litter pick up, doing a bit of office re-organisation, working on community gardens/parks or need some help with an event etc they are more than willing to get stuck in and offer their services to you for free!

If you or your organisation would like to avail of this opportunity please contact Elizabeth Grey on 079 9900 5659 or email lizzybeth.gray@gmail.com 

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10 ChildLine Foyle seeks volunteers

ChildLine Foyle are in need of volunteers to give up their time to listen to the children and young people who contact the service for support. However, demand is so high that we can’t answer every call. But could you help us change that by becoming a volunteer counsellor or switchboarder?

No previous experience is needed, as full training and support is provided by staff here at the base. Volunteers will gain worthwhile communication skills and experience of working in a team environment whilst also making a huge difference to those who contact us.

Sign up to our next Volunteer Information Meeting which is taking place at the ChildLine Foyle base at Exchange House, Co.Derry on Wed 10^th May 2017 from 6 -7:30pm. Visit  the following link to book your place: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QJY75ZG

Or for more information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at sarah.carlin2@nspcc.org.uk / 028 2044 1734

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11  Will you join the thousands of volunteers already taking on dementia?

Regional fundraising is at the very centre of how we raise vital funds at a local level.  The money we raise funds the delivery of universal services as well as the services we provide locally such as dementia cafes.  It also helps to fund research into care for today, a cure for tomorrow, as well as for our campaigning work.
 
We have opportunities for volunteers to be involved as part of an existing group, or to provide individual support for organised events in the Foyle area.
 
Join a regional Fundraising Group
Working with the local Community Fundraiser, you will attend meetings with other core members, research, contribute ideas, promote and attend events.. This could be a couple of hours per months for planning meetings plus attending events.
 
Become an Events Fundraiser
The role will be based at fundraising events - the times, dates and locations of which will vary.  Example of fundraising events include: collections, Memory Walks, community events, corporate events and special events. Example tasks could include route marshal, manning the information stall, bucket collection, setting up and packing down at events, or assisting at corporate events.
 
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about this or any of our volunteering opportunities please contact Rosario Mc Hugh, Volunteering Officer (rosario.mchugh@alzheimers.org.uk /028 82 250103) or visit our website at www.alzheimers.org.uk.

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12 Community Places - Free Planning Advice Session

Community Places continues its free planning advice sessions for people and community groups in the Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership, Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry on the first Wednesday of each month.

The next one is on Wednesday, 3 May 2017 and the drop in session runs from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm.

Our staff can provide independent advice on all kinds of planning issues in towns, rural areas and villages.  We can also provide advice on how to object to a planning application, how Derry City and Strabane District Council’s planning department deals with development that is built without planning permission and information on the planning system. 

There is no need to make an appointment.  If you are not able to drop into the advice session, we can provide planning advice by telephone (9023 9444) or you can also contact us by email (info@communityplaces.info).  

Community Places is an independent charity which provides free planning advice to people and communities who cannot afford private consultants. 

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13   Come Celebrate refugee welcome in Derry-Londonderry!!!

North West Migrants Forum is delighted to announce that on Sunday 30 April 2017, North-West Migrants Forum will be hosting a celebratory event to mark the wonderful spirit and generosity of Derry-Londonderry and its people.

The event will be held at Foyle Arena will run from 4pm until 8pm.

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

Every day we see and hear of global events that describe such horror and hardship that it can sometimes bring tears to our eyes and a feeling of helplessness. In response to some of these unfortunate events, Derry-Londonderry has  been a refuge for many people fleeing war and persecution, and we believe it is time to celebrate this fact.

It was in May 2016 that 11 Syrian refugee families arrived in Derry hoping to make it their new home, joining other refugees and migrants in the city from places as diverse as Pakistan, Egypt, the Congo, China, Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia and many more. Throughout 2016, 96 Syrian families arrived in Northern Ireland, with the province being heralded as leading the way on refugee resettlement in the UK.

We think this is the perfect opportunity to highlight just what this has meant to those who have made the city their home.  This is all the more pertinent following recent news of more bombing and chemical attacks in Syria and the South Sudan famine.

The event will be held at the Foyle Arena on Sunday April 30, 2017 and it will be the culmination of a series of workshops bringing people together. There will be presentations of the success stories of those who have come and settled here in Derry and other parts of Northern Ireland, music and dance, which will focus on Irish, Syrian and African traditions as well as special traditional delicacies to enjoy! 

Tickets Available Now!!!
Tickets for this event will be available at the North West Migrants Forum (NWMF) Office or Online, via the website: 
1. Office - Tickets In person (Please note we will only be able to sell the tickets during office hours for all In person tickets.) 
2. Online - Via our Website (www.nwmf.org.uk), You can now purchase your ticket via our website.

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. 

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14  Get Into Health & Social Care with The Princes' Trust

Are you aged between 16-24, unemployed and interested in learning new skills and gain work experience?

• Gain a selection of Level 2 Qualifications, including Safeguarding & Protection of Vulnerable Adults
• Training in First Aid
• Travel & lunch expenses paid on programme
• Doesn’t affect your benefits
• *Please note: Due to the nature of this programme, an AccessNI check will be required– get in touch for more details

8^th May – 9^th June 2017
Taster/Selection Day: 2^nd May
To find out more contact the Prince’s Trust on 07739859692 or email christopher.mcdonagh@princes-trust.org.uk.

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15 Latest offers from Salto Youth

From Passive to Active: New Approaches to Youth Participation!
The main aim of the training course is to train youth workers so they are able to create new ways of active youth participation in civil society. Participants can learn about good practices and develop new methods to foster youth participation.
Organizer: EE NA in cooperation with Seiklejate Vennaskond (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 3 May 2017

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Beyond and Above-Innovative youth work approaches as a recognised and value added tool for cross-sectoral cooperation in supporting young people's transition to adulthood
A 2 day Peer learning seminar related to Youth work as a recognised and value added tool for cross-sectoral cooperation in supporting young people's transition to adulthood and the world of work.
Organizer: European Union Programmes Agency (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 7 May 2017

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All 4 Inclusion
This TC focuses on encouraging and empowering youth workers, social workers to start inclusive projects with mixed ability groups through Erasmus+ projects. Our aim is to make the E+ more inclusive, accessible for young people with fewer opportunities.
Organizer: Iuventa-Slovak Youth Institute (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 10 May 2017

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“Cherry on the Cake” – Encouraging active citizenship through Youth exchange
The training course “Cherry on the cake” explores the role of Youth Exchanges in long-term work with young people. The 4th international edition will focus specifically on how Youth Exchanges empower young peoples’ European citizenship.
Organizer: MOVIT, Slovenian national agency for the Erasmus+ programme (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries, Western Balkan countries
Application deadline: 10 May 2017

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CONNECTOR 2017
In a nutshell: CONNECTOR is a space aiming to bring together professionals passionate about learning in a participative and interactive manner, with a focus on practical experience. The event is based on sharing, learning and testing.
Organizer: A.N.P.C.D.E.F.P.- Erasmus+ Agency from Romania (National Agency)
This activity is for participants from: Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 17 May 2017

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Mobility Taster for Inclusion Organisations New to Erasmus+
Did you know you can organise international youth projects for your young people from disadvantaged backgrounds? Come and discover what Erasmus+: Youth can do for you!
Organizer: SALTO Inclusion (SALTO)
This activity is for participants from: Eastern Partnership countries, Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme countries
Application deadline: 12 June 2017

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TC "Public Speaking 1.0"
It is a short-term training that will take a place between 10-13 August in Bernati, Latvia. Main aim is to develop yourself in Public Speaking. We’ll use time efficiently–10+ hours during 2 working days using learn-by-doing methods and inspiring sessions.
Organizer: Latvijas Jauniesu Attistibas Centrs (NGO/Others)
This activity is for participants from: Austria, Belgium - DE, Belgium - FL, Belgium - FR, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 30 June 2017

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16 Opportunities with La Dolce Vita Project

Board of Directors:
La Dolce Vita Project is currently seeking applications from people interested in becoming part of La Dolce Vita Project Board of Directors.   

In particular a "Treasurer", should you be interested in becoming a part of our Board of Directors, please forward a CV to  ladolcevita5277@gmail.com or telephoning our office on 02871377272 for more information. 

La Dolce Vita Project is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all irrespective of religious belief, gender, disability, ethnic origin, political opinion, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

A-G-M:
La Dolce Vita Project Annual General Meeting (A-G-M) will take place on Thursday 25th May 2017.  The meeting will start at 7pm to 9 pm.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
La Dolce Vita Project is currently seeking 2 part- time Support Workers to work alongside those who are at potential risk of harm as a result of living or leaving an abusive environment: 

Hours:                 16 hours per week
Rate of pay:         £12.00 per hour 
Travel allowance:  (to be confirmed at interview)

Qualification requirements:

• Good standard of education.
• Minimum of 1 years experience of working with victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in a paid or unpaid capacity
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice System
• Knowledge of Family Care Proceedings
• Understand of the types and effects of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Applications are subject to a short list for those who match qualifications

Closing date for applicants Friday 5th May 2017.

Full job description and qualification requirements are available by calling to our office at 13 Queen Street, Derry/Londonderry. BT48 7EQ.  

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17 Job Opportunity with Council for the Homeless NI (CHNI)

Post: Finance Assistant Part-time Maternity Cover
Base: CHNI Office Rathmore Centre Bligh’s Lane Derry-Londonderry
The position is for 21 hours per week

Closing date extended to; 12 noon -TOMORROW- Friday 28^th April 2017

CHNI would like an individual who is highly motivated with the ability to work on their own initiative, who can accurately process financial data on a timely basis ensuring the provision of high quality information.

CHNI offer a competitive remuneration package and a contributory workplace pension scheme. You will also receive a generous annual leave entitlement and access to a work life balance package. The post offered is flexible part-time, maternity cover and will be based in CHNI Office Derry-Londonderry. Exceptional candidates who do not have professional Accounting qualifications but rather extensive experience working in a finance team, with proficient knowledge of Sage Accounts 50 are encouraged to apply.

All applicants interested please contact Majella Quigley for an application pack on 028 7136 6363 or majella@chni.org.uk

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18 Training Opportunities with Foyle Women's Aid

Domestic Abuse Awareness & How to Ask the Questions
 
13^th June 2017
10am – 4pm
Ashleywood House
 
Through this informative and thought provoking full day workshop participants will develop a good awareness and understanding of Domestic Abuse, including various definitions, statistics and the many different forms of abuse which victims are subject to.  Importantly participants will gain heightened understanding to why it is so difficult for women to leave.
 
Who should attend?
 
This training is suitable for those who have a responsibility to respond to victims and perpetrators of domestic or relationship abuse, midwives, health visitors, community support workers, accommodation support workers, social workers, youth workers, social science students, counsellors or probation workers who work in the field of family support and family intervention.
 
 
Knowing the Perpetrator Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Training
 
20^th June 2017
10am – 4pm
Ashleywood House
 
This full day workshop for participants will heighten awareness for practitioners who work in the voluntary/community and statutory and private sector and who work within family support and intervention to understand the face and profile of a perpetrator of domestic abuse taking into account gender equality, how grooming starts, prevention and reoffending.
 
Who should attend?
 
This training is suitable for those who have a responsibility to respond to victims and perpetrators of domestic or relationship abuse, midwives, health visitors, community support workers, accommodation support workers, social workers, youth workers, social science students, counsellors or probation workers who work in the field of family support and family intervention.
 
All the training will be delivered by qualified staff from Avert Training.
 
Places are limited to 20 Participants per course
 
For registration or further information please contact Claire Mc Laughlin or Jacqueline Hamill at Avert Training on 02871343191 or Email: claire.mclaughlin@averttraining.com

 
All courses are £70 per person light lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
 
All training must be paid for in advance places are limited so early registration is recommended.

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19 Open Day Event at the North West Islamic Centre

"Your Muslim Neighbors Are Inviting You For Tea And Tour"

The Muslim community in the city is going to mark the arrival of the month of fasting (Ramadan), with an open day at the North West Islamic Centre (8 Hyde Business Park, Pennyburn Industrial Estate, BT48 0LU), on Sunday 14th May 2017 between 1-5pm.    

In the spirit of friendship and conversation, we hope to give members of the local community an engaging insight into the life of the Muslim community and to promote greater understanding of Islam. We anticipate welcoming local people from all walks of life to visit the centre and meet with its diverse Muslim members.

The open attitude of the Islamic centre and its people hope to make a major contribution in fostering interfaith and intercultural understanding within the city.

During the course of the afternoon visitors will be given the opportunity to talk with members of the Muslim community, observe their religious practices (including live mid-day prayer at 2:30pm) and receive some information through an exhibition about Islam. In addition to this, we will have a Hijab and Henna desk, kids’ corner, some local and ethnic snacks with tea, and more.

We would be honoured to have your presence on the day at our Islamic centre.

Please reply at info@nwia.org.uk to confirm your attendance or for further information.

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20 Second Line Jazz Parade on Saturday!

Second Line NI is running our fifth annual jazz parade this year during the jazz festival! Our parade is open to all ages of musicians. We are currently preparing for the fun day out and would like to give you the upcoming master class date and parade date with route:

This two hour workshop with the JayDee Brassband will take place the day before the parade! Second Line NI and The JayDee Brassband have been working together for five years to keep the fun in this street performance going and we are looking forward to welcoming anyone who would like to join! The dates for the Workshop and Parade are as follows and there is no age limit:

*If anyone needs to leave the workshop early or arrive late that is perfectly fine.

The Parade Route:
- Castle Street to under the arch
- Waterloo Street to Strand Road
- Strand Road to Great James Street, make a right and go past the City Hotel
- Go past the round-a-bout and come up between Dansk Bank and the Post Office
-Make a right and finish in Waterloo Place

This is a wonderful performance opportunity for anyone interested in jazz and we hope to see you all there! 

Bring an umbrella for the fun, not just if it rains. :)

For any further information please contact Amanda on ajkgillespie@gmail.com 

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21  Maternal Mental Health Event

More than 1 in 10 women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within the first year after having a baby. In the UK, mental illness in pregnant and postnatal women often goes unrecognised, undiagnosed and untreated.
 
As part of Maternal Mental Health Week, FWIN along with the Women's Centre Derry and WRDA in Belfast are holding an event to provide information and to recognise the importance of this issue.
 
There will be guest speakers on the day from both INSPIRE and AWARE.
 
The event will be held in the Women's Centre Derry on Wednesday May 3rd 2017 at 10.30am.
 
To register for this event please email: marydeery@womencentre.co.uk or tel: 028 71 267 672.

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22   Loving Kindness Meditation – All proceeds to Foyle Hospice

A beautiful, simple meditation suitable to newcomers and experienced meditators.  Traditional Buddhist meditation for developing Loving Kindness and Compassion for yourself and others. A wonderful way to support a vital charity.

Saturday, 6^th May 2017, 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 midday

St. Columb’s Park House

Suggested donation £10

Places are limited, please email Victoria Keys at vic.keys@gmail.com or phone 07800 668855 to register your place in the class.

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23  Job opportunity with The Churches Trust

 THE CHURCHES TRUST - Standing together with  those in need
 The Churches Trust was established 30 years ago in recognition of the fact that deprivation and disadvantage are key barriers to building a united community, equality of opportunity and good relations.  The Churches Trust reaches across all communities in a unique and practical way, to deliver services on an equitable basis to the unemployed, young people, the elderly, individuals and families disadvantaged through low education attainment and/or low income levels.   

The Churches Trust wishes to appoint:
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
Full time position: Salary £20,661 per annum: 35 hours per week
 
Purpose and function of post:

• To coordinate Care Services
• To further the mission of the Churches’ Trust by providing effective and timely administrative support and project co-ordination
• To manage Maintenance /Handyperson service and Charity Shop 

Essential criteria include but are not limited to:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in administration/ office management / other relevant posts.
• A relevant 3^rd level qualification
• Effective written and oral communication skills and excellent IT skills

 
For information and application packs, please contact Diane:

Tel: 028 71311322 or e-mail info@thechurchestrust.org.uk

Closing date for all applications: 12 noon on Monday 22^nd May                                                                           

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24  Drama Club with Studio 2
 
Register your interest now!
Online: http://bit.ly/2klJUk6 
Phone: 028 7135-8750  
Email: info@gscaderry.com

Facebook: Studio2Derry
 
‘My First’ Drama – Saturday – Age 3-5 years @ 10.00-11.00am
‘Showtime’ Drama – Saturday – Age 6-7 years @ 12.00pm-1.00pm
‘Showtime’ Drama – Saturday – Age 8-10 years @1.00pm-2.00pm
‘Showtime’ Youth – Wednesday – Age 11-15 years @6.00pm-8.00pm

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25  Something a little bit Jazzy at Holywell Trust!

• “ The Social Conscience of the Song: Folk, Blues, Rock, Punk, Pop & All that Jazz”

Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership

7:30 pm TONIGHT - Thursday 27^th April

An interactive Presentation by Dr Liam Campbell

 Music and song at heart is an expression of creative freedom. 

The social  economic, political  cultural history of the world has a soundscape: a rich heritage of song and music that resonate in harmony with the deeper rhythms of each age. 

Liam Campbell’s City of Derry Jazz Festival  presentation will trace the history of the power of song: songs in support of civil and human rights, songs of healing, songs that sing   of the soul, songs of renewal, songs of protest -  from folk to Jazz and much in-between.

Liam will seek to explore and foreground the clear parallels between songs of conscience and the social, cultural, and political realities of their age. He will offer a whistle stop tour of key musical genres from the birth of Jazz in New Orleans and its connection to the slave trade, to the rise of Punk from a disaffected generation in the later part of the 20^th Century. 

Get your singing hat  out and  put on your dancing shoes on and come along on this musical mystery tour of song, soul, and society.”

Admission is free and we might pass that hat!!
Phone 02871261941 to book !!

• Jazz with a Twist

Anne Tracey & her Band
David Bell – Sean McCarron
Frank Cassidy
John L McCallion
Brendan Brady
 
Special Guests….
Roy Arbuckle – Tanya McCole
Maura Johnston – Ray Bell
Oonagh Derby – Michael Corey
Michaela Devine – Joel Tracey
 
Friday 28^th & Saturday 29^th April – 8.00pm sharp
Venue: Holywell DCCP
10-14 Bishop Street
 
028 7126 1941 for details/bookings
 
Bring your own drink/refreshments
 
Admission £10

• All What Jazz? 

Liam Campbell and Eamonn Baker are working together to facilitate two free creative writing sessions during this year’s City of Derry Jazz Festival. The two sessions will  encourage writers to explore the power of word and song across musical genres and will draw on milestone blues, jazz, and rock songs such as Billie Holliday’s "Strange Fruit" and Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come".
 
These sessions will take place at 11am til 1pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th at Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership Bishop Street (opposite Hendersons). To book please ring 0287126141. 
 
Places are limited and early booking is advised.
 
Eamonn is editor of “To Tell You The Truth” and “Remembering: Our Shared Legacy From The First World War” and has published poetry with Guildhall Press (Moments and Writes of Spring) and with Fingerpost.
 
Liam is a published author creatively and academically with publishers including Wiley-Blackwell & Walking Tree, and is an award winning playwright. Liam’s 2008 play The Harbinger won the Greer Garson Award for New Fiction (2010) and was shortlisted for the best new play by an Irish writer by the ‘Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild’ in 2009.
 
Eamonn and Liam both have designed and delivered creative writing programmes for organisations as diverse as Holywell Trust, Guildhall Press, Derry Playhouse, Ulster University and the North West Regional College.

• Burntollet Sons of Ulster & Sid Peacock - Saturday 29th April at 3.30pm @ Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership and Sunday 30th April at 5.00pm in the Craft Village

 
The UK City of Culture year of 2013 signalled an unprecedented change in the perception of cultural expression and the engagement between local marching bands from the Londonderry Bands Forum and the All Ireland Fleadh was a clear indicator of this change in mindsets.
 
The Pride of Orange and Blue, Burntollet Sons of Ulster and Caw flute bands led a celebration of the fife, flute and drum in Ebrington Square on the gig rigs and the Churchill Flute Band, Irelands oldest marching band, performed in Victoria Market on the city side. Bands subsequently went on to take part in the Sligo Fleadh the following two years.
 
Jonathan Burgess’ intimate portrayal of Protestant band culture in his play ‘The Pride,’ received a standing ovation in Culturlann Uí Chanáin, in Great James Street.
 
Interviewed at the time, Kenny McFarland, chairman of the Londonderry Bands Forum said: “We worked with the organisers of the Fleadh behind the scenes for quite a while. and seized the opportunity to take part in the fleadh and do what we do best, which is play music.” He added: “This involvement allowed us to showcase our culture to a wider audience that wouldn’t  necessarily see it depicted in this light.” 
 
Next week’s City of Derry Jazz Festival sees another involvement for the members of the Burntollet Sons of Ulster who will play  debut gigs- at 3.30 pm on the Saturday 29^th at Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership and at 5pm in the Craft Village the following day, Sunday 30^th.  During both gigs the band will be accompanied by a quartet of jazz musicians led up by Birmingham based Bangor born Sid Peacock who has previously worked with the band in 2013 and more recently with members of the Londonderry Bands Forum during a joint music bursary scheme with An Culturlann.
 
Speaking about the performances Burntollet Band master Ryan Simpson said “Working with Sid and other musicians in 2013 was certainly one of the strangest but exciting projects the band had possibly taken part in. Who would ever have thought that a marching blood and thunder flute band could hook up with a jazz band and actually work. When Eamonn Baker contacted the band about possibly taking part in something similar for the Jazz Festival and working with Sid again we snapped at the chance. Another chance to showcase our music to a whole different audience again." 
 
Derek Moore, coordinator of the LBF added “Our aim in the forum is to encourage local young, and not so young bandsmen, to show that musicians, regardless of the bands, groups or settings that they play in, are simply there to perform and entertain”

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26  Bluebell Walk at Prehen

See the beauty of the bluebells now in bloom in your local ancient woodland
Find out about the variety of plant life, wildlife
And
The interesting history of the Prehen woods
 
COME TO PREHEN ON SUNDAY 30^th April at 2.30pm
WHEN A WOODLAND WALK WILL BE LED BY Christine Cassidy, Local Wildlife Expert plus George Mc Laughlin and Damian Martin - Prehen Historical and Environmental Society
 
THIS YEAR BRING YOUR PHONE AND JOIN IN THE FUN WITH BLUE AND BELLE BY FOLLOWING THE NATURE DETECTIVES FAMILY TRAIL
 
Meeting point
Top of Sandringham Drive Prehen Park at 2.30pm
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