NWCN E-bulletin 09 Feburary 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  Ann McGeeney Trust Fund

The Ann McGeeney Trust Fund was set up in memory of Ann following her passing in 2014. The Fund was set up by Ann’s family and friends who wished to honour her lifelong work in community relations and peacebuilding.  The Fund is managed on behalf of the Ann McGeeney Trust Fund by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.
 
Scheme details
Born in 1962 in South Armagh, Ann began her working life in Crossmaglen as Manager of the newly formed Regeneration of South Armagh community organisation.

Her career was dedicated to working with and for communities in deprived areas in Northern Ireland and across the border, supporting peace building and inspiring women to be confident and make a difference to their lives.  
Ann worked in dangerous and difficult times but despite intimidation, confrontation and challenge she never diverted from what she believed in or in the defence of who she believed in. Ann died on the 11th of September 2014 from cancer, following a diagnosis in June the previous year.  Her life had been an exceptionally active one - running, cycling, kayaking, walking her beloved hills.  During her illness she never once allowed it to stop her both doing her work and continuing to exercise with family and friends.  In recognition of her life and work her family, friends and work associates agreed to establish the Ann McGeeney Trust Fund. 

Guidance Notes and Fund Criteria
Funding will be available to individuals and local community organisations that are planned and run for the benefit of communities in Northern Ireland and ROI, including cross border initiatives. In addition, international initiatives may be eligible, providing they are in keeping with the purposes of the fund.
Area: Northern Ireland, ROI, cross border initiatives
Grant Size: Grants will not normally exceed £1000/€1000.
Priorities: Peacebuilding, women, minority groups

The Fund welcomes applications from individuals, community and voluntary groups that address the following areas:

• Peacebuilding across and within communities
• Support for women and women’s groups seeking to make a positive difference to their lives and the lives of others
• Support for minority groups, both indigenous and those newly arrived to Ireland

Exclusions

• Holidays or trips outside Ireland
• Salaries
• Running costs of large organisations
• Promotion of religion
• Applications from statutory organisations
• Activities or initiatives which should be statutory obligations
• Political parties
• Contributions to capital projects

How to apply

To complete an application please click on the Apply Now button on the website and download the word document. Completed applications must be emailed by the closing date to:  applications@communityfoundationni.org

The fund closes at 1pm on 31 March 2017.

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3   Minority Ethnic Development Fund

The Minority Ethnic Development Fund (MEDF) provides support for voluntary and community organisations working with minority ethnic people and groups.  The aim of the Fund is to assist minority ethnic and local community organisations to promote good relations between people of different ethnic backgrounds.

For more information and application form:

https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/articles/racial-equality#toc-2

Funding seminars:

A number of funding seminars have been arranged to provide further information on the process for potential applicants:

We recommend that you attend one of these seminars if you wish to apply - attendance is optional, but if you are planning on coming please confirm by email: race.equality@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk or by telephone on: 028 9052 8560.

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4 Derry City & Strabane District Council Community Tourism Call Expression of Interest  

The Community Planning process, through stakeholder input as well as an analysis of

existing strategies and neighbourhood/ village plans, has shown that community tourism is

integral to local ambitions for community development and growth.

Visitors want to be engaged by the stories of the people and want to actively participate in

culture and community. We are therefore no longer selling visitors a ‘product’ – we are

selling them authentic experiences. Community tourism initiatives are integral to delivering

authentic experiences and meeting visitor expectations.

In advance of the development of the Local Community Plans, DCSDC have a small budget in the

current tourism development service plan and are now seeking Expression of Interests from

Community Groups to apply for a small resource to develop community tourism plans / initiatives.  

The fund will support either:

1. Delivery of a key actions in a current community tourism / cultural tourism plan  or
2. Assist in the development of a new Community Tourism Action Plan
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Projects will be supported up to a maximum of £2,000.00 and all financial spends for the proposed projects must be spent and vouched by 31^st March 2017. If demand exceeds budget available then this will move to a competitive process on basis of information and schedule provided.
 
Closing date for receipt of the Expression of Interest is at 5pm on Wednesday 15^th February 2017 at 3pm
 
Please find EOI on www.nwcn.org under Useful Downloads (this must be returned to the address below).

Please forward all applications and any relevant back up information to:
Community Tourism Programme
c/o Tourism Development 
Derry City & Strabane District Council
98 Strand Road
Derry~Londonderry BT48 7NN

elaine.griffin@derrystrabane.com

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5 Community and Voluntary Sector Funding – Grant Aid 2017-18

PBNI has responsibility for managing offenders who have been sentenced to Community Service Orders by the Courts. Many of these offenders complete their Community Service hours through unpaid work in community placements, ‘giving back’ to repair the harm they have caused.

PBNI invites applications from organisations in the Community and Voluntary Sector to provide placements to offenders in the community. Successful applicants will be required to provide meaningful work, and effective supervision of offenders subject to Community Service Orders.

Application documents can be accessed via the links below. Completed application forms must be submitted electronically to the Community Grants section: cd@pbni.gsi.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00pm on Tuesday 28th February 2017.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Application Form

Community and Voluntary Sector Funding 2017-18 Application Form (DOC)

Policy and Procedures 

Community and Voluntary Sector Funding Policy (PDF)

Community and Voluntary Sector Funding Procedures (PDF)

If you have any queries regarding Community and Voluntary Sector Funding please email cd@pbni.gsi.gov.uk.

http://www.pbni.org.uk/what-we-do/pbni-in-the-community/community-voluntary-sector-funding/

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6 ‘Is a Co-op Right for You?’  

The Social Enterprise Hub in partnership with Cooperative Alternatives, are running a free training day

Thursday February 16^th, 12-14 the Diamond.

The full day Hive workshop, which Co-operative Alternatives is facilitating on behalf of Co-operatives UK, will be a practical exploration of the application of the co-operative enterprise model with plenty of examples, highlighting their distinctive features and advantages relative to other models. The interactive training will:

•Outline the opportunities that a co-operative business model offers community groups and businesses
•Help groups already looking to start a business or organisation to determine whether the co-operative option is right for them
•Help groups identify what further work is needed to do before you are able to register as a co-operative

It will also outline the support available to community groups and businesses interested in becoming a co-operative through online resources and/or one-to-one support.

This event takes place at the offices of The Social Enterprise Hub at 12-14 the Diamond from 10am to 4pm.

Co-operative Alternatives is the exclusive provider in Northern Ireland of the Hive, a UK cross sectoral programme of support for co-ops and community businesses.

If you are interested in attending book your place for this event in Derry at http://www.uk.coop/uniting-co-ops/events-calendar/co-operative-right-you-16-february-derry.

For any further information contact tiziana@coopalternatives.coop or visit  www.coopalternatives.coop and www.thehive.coop .

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 7  Public’s views sought for Local Development Plan (LDP) – Planning 

Local people are being encouraged to give their views on a wide range of planning topics which will inform the preparation of the Local Development Plan (LDP) for the Derry City and Strabane District.

Planning officials are seeking responses on 22 key planning issues as part of the European IMPROVE project, supported by Derry City and Strabane District Council. Within N. Ireland this project is unique to DCSDC and provides an extra opportunity for citizens to engage with planning officials as the first LDP for the district is prepared. The Improve Project also includes partners from Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Donegal County Council - working together to find enhanced ways of communicating and delivering public services to citizens.   

All the topics - including retailing, economics and housing - are now available for comment with a deadline of February 14 set for feedback. The final topic up for consideration is a Settlement Hierarchy Evaluation, and Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Alderman Hilary McClintock, urged people to take the opportunity to have their say.

“It is so important at these early stages that the public contributes to what will be the overarching plan for our entire City and District going forwards. The Planning team want to gauge as much as possible the feedback from local people on how the various settlements should be categorised and where the district’s development should be focussed – in a sustainable manner.”

The Settlement Evaluation is an essential part of the LDP preparation process and will inform a new settlement hierarchy for the Council area. Council will undertake a strategic review of all the existing settlements – the City, Towns, Villages and Small Settlements as identified in the current Derry Area Plan 2011 and the Strabane Area Plan 2001 - to identify their role within the proposed new hierarchy.

Chair of the Council’s Planning Committee, Councillor John Boyle, said: “We would really like to establish the thoughts of local people on this issue and across the range of planning topics to ensure the POP, and ultimately the final Plan, reflects the views of as many people here as possible.”

To find out more about the LDP process, the IMPROVE project and how to get involved, just access the link below to the Council’s LDP IMPROVE website and leave your feedback via a short series of questions on each of the planning issues important to you. http://www.derrystrabane.com/Subsites/LDP/Local-Development-Plan

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8 Open Invite - Castlederg Peace IV Project 

Facilitated Dialogue on ‘Creation of a shared space in Castlederg’ Peace IV Project.’ 

Date: Monday 13^th February
Time:  11am – 1pm
Venue: Derg Valley Leisure Centre

Do you live, work or volunteer in the Castlederg area?
Derry City and Strabane District Council would like to invite all community groups, sports groups, faith based organisations, educational organisations and interested residents in the Castlederg Area to a Community Information and Consultation Session.  The session is about a Peace IV project in the town which will be rolled out over the next 3 years.  This is a vital initial planning workshop which will help us make key decisions around what the rest of the project will look like.  The agenda will include a brief background to the project planning so far and will then focus in on what local people and organisations feel should be prioritised in a cross-community action plan.  It is important that we hear views from across different sectors, interests and identities so that this is a plan which benefits everyone.  The session is also open to those who live in the rural area around Castlederg including the cross-border area.

Advance registration is not essential (you can just turn up on the day) however to help with organising the event it would be useful to drop an email to confirm attendance by Friday 11^th February.  Please e-mail jonathan.henderson@derrystrabane.com   If you have any special requirements which we need to be aware of eg. disability, catering etc please feel free to let us know.

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9  Voluntary and Community Sector Hustings

13 February 2017 – 10am to 12noon

To facilitate political engagement with the sector, NICVA is hosting voluntary and community sector hustings on Monday 13 February from 10am-12pm. Representatives from the five main parties have been invited and a guest host will facilitate questions and discussion.

As this election was not planned, the hustings will focus primarily on good governance issues. We ask that questions focus on Programme for Government and the Budget, government stability, the Health Transformation Programme and UK’s exit from the European Union.

We would love to have some questions or discussion topics submitted ahead of the event - if you have any please forward them to jenny.mceneaney@nicva.org.

You can book your place at this event via the NICVA website: http://www.nicva.org/event/voluntary-and-community-sector-hustings-0

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10 Opportunity to give your views about new Translink Ticketing Service 28 February 2017

Over the next few years Translink plans to upgrade the current ticketing systems. The new system will be rolled out gradually starting with the new Rapid Transport service late 2018. Changes will include a range of new ways to pay for services, more integrated ticketing, the introduction of ticket machines, automated barriers and validators. 

Imtac has arranged a meeting with Translink to discuss a new ticketing system and we would like to invite disabled people, older people and their organisations. The meeting will be held as follows:

Venue: Grosvenor House, Glengall Street, Belfast
Date: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Time: 11am – 12.30pm. 

The meeting is a chance to discuss key elements of the new system including how integrated ticketing will work,  the use of validators to tap on and tap off vehicles, the proposed introduction and design of new ticketing machines and the implications for smartpass users.

This is a great opportunity to influence the development of the system. Please let me know if you would like to attend the meeting, and I will pass your name to IMTAC who are organising the event - Maura.McClean@ageni.org  / 028 9089 2649

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11  Upcoming events with The Ethnic Minority Support Project at Building Community Resource Centre

1.  A Question Time Event for Assembly Candidates in the East Londonderry Constituency/One Day Without Us

20^th February 7-9pm, West Bann Development

Light Refreshments will be served

The 20^th February has been identified as a National Day of Action called “One Day Without Us” to celebrate the contribution of migrants to the UK, to coincide with UN World Day of Social Justice and to promote a society based on peace, tolerance, diversity and acceptance.  To coincide with this day of celebration we have invited the candidates running for election to the Assembly from East Derry/Londonderry to Answer YOUR questions.

Do you have a question you would like to ask your local representatives about community safety, health, transport, education, or even Brexit? If so come along to this Question Time session in Coleraine to coincide with this celebration on 20^th Feb at 7pm at West Bann Development

Candidates who have confirmed so far include: Caoimhe Archibald- Sinn Fein, Maurice Bradley- DUP, Anthony Flynn- Greens David Harding – NI Conservatives, William McCandless- UUP, and Claire Sugden- Independent

To register contact Paddy by email paddy@theresourcecentre.org or 07593130700

2.  1 Day Without Us- National Day of Action Feb 20^th

1 Day Without Us is a National Day of Action on 20th Feb 2017 to celebrate the contribution of migrants to the UK, to coincide with UN World Day of Social Justice.

For 24 hours, we are inviting migrants from inside and outside the European Union, and everyone who supports them, to celebrate the contribution that migrants make.

Some may choose to do this symbolically, by wearing badges and lanyards, posting selfies or pictures that show your support, or putting posters in their windows. Some may wish to have a communal meal or a party with the migrants they have known as friends, colleagues, workmates and neighbours. Workers may take a five-minute silence or a mini-rally at lunchtime or tea-time.

There are also those who may wish to highlight migrant contributions to the UK in more direct ways. Some may prefer a march or a rally. Others may decide to stop work or leave their classes for ten minutes or an hour or the whole day.

There are many ways that you can take part in this day. Do what you feel able to do and what you feel is most appropriate to your situation.

Whatever your nationality and place of origin; wherever you live and work, join us and make February 20 a day of protest, solidarity and celebration.

At 1pm we are inviting all migrants and their supporters to take part in a unifying action.  Link arms and/or hold up placards. Take photos and post them on social media using our hashtag #1DayWithoutUs. We also invite you to take selfies individually before and after this action and post them with your personal messages of support using the hashtag.

We are millions. Let us stand together and show it.

Let’s reject the politics of division and hatred.

Let’s make tomorrow better than today.

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12 CLEAR Project - Training Needs 2017/18

The CLEAR Project, funded by the Public Health Agency,  offers a range of training and development opportunities to support Community and Voluntary Organisations based within the Western Health Care Area to address the themes of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing, Suicide and Self-harm.

To ensure that The CLEAR Project is offering appropriate opportunities to meet the training and development needs of participants, we invite you to complete this short survey which should only take 3-5 minutes. Please click on the link below to complete the survey, your opinion is important to us.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TrainingNeeds2017-18

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13   Disability Awareness/ASD awareness training

Cedar have been commissioned by the Health & Social Care Board to offer organisations the opportunity for their staff to participate in generic disability awareness and/or ASD training.
 
The table below provides details of upcoming training events and venue;

 Can you please confirm attendance at the events by contacting Claire Kelly on 028 7136 0136 (option 1) or email C.Kelly@cedar-foundation.org.

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14  Launch of LID+ Services 

The Inside Out Programme with support from Holywell Trust is delighted to invite you to the launch of: 'Lid +'

If you are looking for an additional source of funding offering tailored support then come join us for a special Tea Time Event where you can hear more about the programme.

DATE: Wednesday 22nd February 2017
TIME: 6pm
VENUE: DiverseCity Building, Holywell Trust,  Bishop Street, Derry-Londonderry 

What is ‘LID+’ and what do you stand to gain from it?


‘LID+’ is a year-long programme of free services and events that will promote, inform and provide access to, not to mention support your potential involvement in the Erasmus+ Programme.  One of only seven EC-funded projects in the UK that is tasked with promoting the Erasmus+ programme in a post-Brexit era, ‘LID+’ offers a free bespoke service that aims to increase participation in EU Mobility activities over the coming year.  

Activities include: 

• Public Information Sessions – Want to know what funding is available? We will provide you with up-to-date information on opportunities afforded by the EU’s Erasmus+ Programme
  
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• ‘Listening Service’ – Have an idea but don’t know how to take it forward? We’ll meet with you and help you ‘tease-out’ your idea and offer advice on next step
  
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• Feedback service – Already have a clear idea of what you want to do but not sure of the likelihood of success? We’ll provide you with written feedback on your ‘Initial Proposal’
  
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• Mentoring Service – Ready to put the effort in but need additional support? We’ll meet with you with you potentially up to four occasions to help get you ‘submission-ready’
  
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• ‘One-to-One’s’ – Ready to submit but want that essential ‘last minute’ feedback before you do? We’ll provide a one-off impartial critique of your application in person
  
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• Development Workshops – Love to organise an international experience for your young people but not sure where to start? Let us take the stress out of if by meeting with your young people and feeding back to you.
  
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• International Learning Opportunities – Always wanted to meet with your European peers to discuss ideas, compare practice and network? Declare an interest to us and we’ll take care of the rest.
  
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• Information Bulletin – Want to stay informed of developments at an international level?  Subscribe to our bulletin.
  
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• Contact Making Seminar – Never had the opportunity or perhaps you have had but would like once again an opportunity to meet with international practitioners without having to leave these shores for more than a few days? Join our 2-day seminar in Derry-Londonderry in June.
  
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• Live International Network – Planning an international programme but lacking contacts and/or need new fresh contacts? We’ll provide you with a range of partners open to project proposals.
  
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• ‘Market Place’ – Been involved in international work over the last 30 years but never had the opportunity to celebrate it among your peers? Come join us for a showcase event at the end of the year.
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For further information on The LID Programme/LID+  you can click on the following link: http://thekingisalive.wixsite.com/thelidprogramme .  
You can also contact Fergal Barr at: thekingisalive@hotmail.com

To confirm your attendance please contact lisa@holywelltrust.com  

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15 Breaking the Silence on Sexual Violence
 
Nexus NI warmly invite you to an Open Day in their Derry/Londonderry office to mark Sexual Violence and Abuse Awareness Week, which takes place this year from 6^th-12^th February.
 
Date: Friday 10^th February 2017
Location: Nexus NI, 38 Clarendon Street
Time: 12 – 2pm
 
Refreshments from 12 noon.  Come along to our Open Day, see our counselling rooms and meet the counsellors and staff who provide our specialist service, which is so vital to victims across NI.
 
Please RSVP to Jenny/Sarah on derry@nexusni.org or call 028 7126 0566

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16 Intercultural Awareness Event 24 March 2017

North West Migrants Forum and North West Academy of English are hosting an Intercultural Awareness event on 24 March 2017, at Culturlann, Gt. James Street, Derry-Londonderry from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm.

For those of us who live or work away from our native countries, or who live or work closely with those from another countries, Intercultural Awareness is quite simply, understanding both your own and other cultures, and particularly the similarities and differences between them.  These similarities and differences may be in terms of values, beliefs, or behaviour.  They may be large or small, and they matter very much when you are meeting or interacting with people who are from another cultural background. 

Our Intercultural Awareness event will focus on cultural beliefs and values of Muslims and Arabs, culture and heritage of Northern Ireland. 

The North West Migrants Forum would like to extend an invitation to organisations and workers who work or are in contact or may be in contact with our local Syrian and Muslim families living in the North West area. 

For more information on this event and to register your attendance please contact: Lilian Seenoi info@nwmf.org.uk or by Mobile: 0788 020 7223

Click here for booking form, which is to be completed and returned to North West Migrants Forum: info@nwmf.org.uk

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17 Girls and Autism Research Project - Participants needed

Queen's University Belfast is conducting a study to explore the experiences of adolescent girls with autism. It is hoped that this research will provide information on how this under-researched population experience their lives. This information may then help professionals to better understand and support these girls.
 
They are currently recruiting girls aged between 11-18 years old with an Autism diagnosis to take part in this study. Participation will involve a semi-structured interview lasting up to one hour.
 
If you are interested in allowing your daughter to take part in the study you are asked to contact Emily Fitzgerald at efitzgerald966@qub.ac.uk or 028 9097 4745

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18 Do you need support with your Driving Theory

Give and Take Community Employability Programme are now offering free driving theory classes and test.

In addition, you can also gain:

• NOCN level 1 award in Progression into employment, or Personal Development
• A group-based work place tour
• Take part in 1,2 or all sections of the programme
• Support with move on options.

To find out more contact: Sheila Stalker, Youth Worker (EMP)     
EMAIL: sheila@includeyouth.org or call: 079 6665 9796

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19 Upcoming Events with RNIB

Get Active Walking Group - For men and women with sight loss and sighted volunteers
 
When: Thursday’s
Time: 10.30am registration, leaving for walk 11.00am returning 1.00pm latest
Meeting at: RNIB Office, Embassy Building, 3 Strand Rd
Please wear suitable walking shoes and appropriate waterproof clothing, and bring bottle of water and medication if required.
If you require a sighted guide please inform Eddie Wray at least 24 hours in advance. 
 
For more information or to book please contact Eddie Wray on 07754736030 or Annmarie Houston RNIB NI on 07864067649

Crochet & Knitting Group

Join us every Wednesday from 11.00am till 1.00pm, relax with friends, share tips and ideas, and learn new skills.
RNIB Office, First Floor Embassy Building, Strand Road, Derry/L’derry
Contact: Jennie McBride on 07809707905

Anyone interested in sports activities - Get up and go project meeting Mon 13th Feb- All welcome

Following the launch of the three year Get out, "Get out get active " programme at the Foyle Arena on Friday 13 January RNIB have arranged a a follow up meeting with Kieran Coyle, the programme leader.

Date: Monday 13th February.  Time 10a.m. place: Foyle Arena.

This is of interest to any visually impaired person who wants to increase their physical activity and includes running, wall climbing, cycling etc.

The programme intends to start a cycling group on Saturday mornings and plan to have their own two tandems available.  This is a chance to integrate our club with a mainstream/ integrated cycling group; an opportunity to recruit more pilots and stokers and a chance to explore issues around people with disabilities accessing more sports activities.

For further information please contact John on: john.mcnamee3@ntlworld.com  

This is at the beginning of the "Get out get active " programme so we have a chance to say what will work best for us.

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20 Fully Funded Opportunities for UK Participants with ERASMUS+ Programme - February 2017

At the start of February, we have some new, fully funded opportunities for the UK attendees on the ERASMUS+ Programme mobilities across Europe. 

As always, the opportunities are open to a wide range of groups and individuals including: young people, youth workers, volunteers, members of organisations and anyone interested in developing their competences while participating in short and long-term international projects. 

1. TRAINING COURSE: The quality mark in youth work

DATES: 1 - 8 April 2017
VENUE: Trikala, Greece
MAIN THEME: organisational management
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS FROM THE UK: 3 - youth workers, volunteers, group leaders, teachers, etc. 
LINK TO THE INFO PACK and APPLICATION FORM: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qli9z468umcp65h/AABqY5gMt4LyvbX2Cln5K63qa?dl=0

DEADLINE: Thursday 16th February 

2. TRAINING COURSE: Youth Project Managers Academy
DATES: 1 - 8 April 2017
VENUE: Struga, Macedonia
MAIN THEME: human resources, project management, personal development  
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS FROM THE UK: 1 - youth workers, volunteers, group leaders, teachers, etc. 
LINK TO THE INFO PACK and APPLICATION FORM: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t88eu5vhkiyhz6i/AABLA0fnN0tY2ab-XBia75ava?dl=0

DEADLINE: Thursday 16th February 

3. TRAINING COURSE: Theatre of the Oppressed as a tool in youth exchanges
DATES: 24 - 29 April 2017
VENUE: Thessaloniki, Greece
MAIN THEME: theatre of the oppressed, youth exchanges
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS FROM THE UK: 2 - youth workers, volunteers, group leaders, teachers, etc. 
LINK TO THE INFO PACK: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rtsdoyunr0bopu4/AADa0GWtvXkPtYdaYl-FVA1na?dl=0

LINK TO THE E-APPLICATION: https://goo.gl/forms/TGsJUmqy6RGGjiaw1

DEADLINE: Thursday 16th February (previous applicants do not need to submit applications)

4. TRAINING COURSE: Create a new world with your hands
DATES: 15 - 19 May 2017
VENUE: Thessaloniki, Greece

MAIN THEME: design thinking, creativity
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS FROM THE UK: 2 - youth workers, volunteers, group leaders, teachers, etc. 
LINK TO THE INFO PACK and APPLICATION FORM: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pujlefi2pthtmss/AAA4IHoa9oucnfLt2cvkHot6a?dl=0

DEADLINE: Thursday 16th February 

All documents related to the projects can also be accessed via our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/consiliumdt/?fref=ts 

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21 BBC Search for female filmmakers for 'Two Minute Masterpiece'

Two Minute Masterpiece launches

The Arts Show is looking for female director/producers with a passion for Northern Ireland’s arts and culture. 

A new project - Two Minute Masterpiece – is a unique opportunity for women, with some experience or involvement in film production, to have a short film commissioned and showcased on BBC platforms. There’s even a chance your film could be broadcast on a special edition of The Arts Show presented by Marie-Louise Muir. 

According to research* the percentage of UK films directed exclusively by women is just under 12 per cent and females are under-represented in the industry as a whole. Two Minute Masterpiece will give five filmmakers the chance to tell their stories and have their voices heard.

To take part you should identify as female and have some experience or involvement in film production, with plenty of ideas and an interest in enhancing your skills and talents.  We are looking for short film ideas that reflect aspects of Northern Ireland’s distinctive and lively culture and arts scene. The deadline for submitting ideas is Monday 20 February  2017

Up to 10 shortlisted entrants will be invited to a mentoring session in BBC Northern Ireland - where industry professionals will give advice on how best to further develop and pitch their ideas.  Five  filmmakers will be commissioned to turn their idea into a short film with help from a mentor. 

Producer/director and one of the scheme mentors, Lisa Barros D’sa said, “I was shocked to read in recent research from Directors UK that 50 per cent of women entrants into film school end up as two per cent of filmmakers at highest budget level. It's important that initiatives like this try to redress the balance. It is as important as it's ever been to empower female filmmakers to use their voices and show us the world from their many perspectives.”

All the details of the scheme and how to enter, along with terms and conditions, are available on bbc.co.uk/artsshow.

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22 Encouraging Healthy Lifestyles Derry~Londonderry with Parenting NI

February 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This workshop will explore what constitutes a healthy lifestyle, giving parents the opportunity to consider why we need to incorporate healthy lifestyle principles in our daily lives and develop realistic and effective plans to improve our health and the health of our family. Taking place in PeoplePlus, Derry on Wednesday 22nd February.

• Health & wellbeing – A healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on your mental health & wellbeing.
• Healthy eating – Exploring portion size & forming good habits with food.
• Physical activity – Encouraging exercise through more family activities.
• Sleep routine – Develop an effective sleep routine for your family.

This workshop is proudly supported by the Public Healthy Agency through the CLEAR Project.

http://www.parentingni.org/programme/encouraging-healthy-lifestyles-derrylondonderry-2/ 

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23 Karuna offers for February 
 
Anne Marie Therapist at Karuna Therapies is offering for February only; 30 minutes taster reflexology & massage - 1 hour; 2 treatments for £25.

Come and relax and get a taste of reflexology, the art of foot massage designed to relieve tension throughout the entire body and sample back massage, relax those knotty shoulders, all at a special discounted price of £25
 
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

Kitty Therapist at Karuna Therapies is offering
Mini Facial to include cleanse, scrub, steam, deep cleanse, tone Moisturise
Time for a quick pick me up to brighten dull skin
February offer £15

Treat yourself to a Body Scrub
This is sheer indulgence and will rid your body of dull skin with an energising scrub; it will cleanse and smooth dull skin and improve circulation, leaving it feeling toned and beautifully soft.
Normally £30 February offer £24
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

Valentine’s Day at Karuna Therapies
 Give the gift of a massage to your loved one for Valentine ’s Day by purchasing a couples massage

Celebrate Valentines with a beautiful back, neck and shoulder massage where you will both be treated together in one of our large therapy rooms, you can relax in bathrobes while sipping on bubbly afterwards.
Cost per couple £65
Contact Karuna on 02871312043 or 07596658851
Follow us on Karuna Facebook
or www.karunatherapies.com

All profits from Karuna Therapies go directly to Foyle Women’s Aid 

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24  Save the Date - Consumer Parliament event - Friday 24 March, 9.30am

Save The Date!

What: Consumer Parliament event - an opportunity to raise and discuss the issues most important to you and have your energy, water, postal, transport and consumer rights queries answered.

When: Friday 24 March 2017, 9.30am
Where: Spires Conference Centre, Belfast

Free to attend. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Special £5 all day parking rate.

Reserve your place – email keelin.kelly@consumercouncil.org.uk