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Opportunity Knocks in Cookstown!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:30:09 --0100

If you have answered YES to any of these questions, then this is the event for you!

Come along to

Cookstown Enterprise Centre
Thursday 18th June 2009
12.00 to 2.00pm

A light lunch will be provided.

The University of Ulster’s Business Liaison Office, UnLtd – The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs and the Social Economy Network (NI) Ltd are organisations with exciting opportunities to offer you.

The Social Economy Network (NI) Ltd is the representative body for the social economy sector in Northern Ireland. The Network is a membership organisation drawing its members from social enterprise initiatives including social firms, community businesses, housing associations, credit unions and cooperatives. Our mission is to promote social enterprise as a viable and sustainable business model. We support the growth and development of our members and encourage the exchang

Access09 Northern Ireland

Fri, 22 May 2009 17:00:35 --0100

This event on 18 and 19 June in Armagh City Hotel will bring together some of the biggest decision makers and suppliers in Northern Ireland this year. Alongside the exhibition CTA will also be hosting a range of training and information sessions covering such topics as risk management, minibus management, an introduction to Community Transport and tendering for government contracts.

Conference will include a series of seminars and workshops on:

Risk Management
What is Community Transport?
Tendering for Government contracts
Dial-a-lift Transport for Northern Ireland
Minibus Management for administrators
Drivers CPCExhibition includes
Accessible vehicle solutions
Finance / leasing options
Access and mobility suppliers
Uniform and safety equipment
Northern Irish gifts
This and much, much more

CTA Gala Ball, Thursday 18th June, Bunker Room, Armagh Ci

Access09 Northern Ireland

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:59:33 --0100

This event on 18 and 19 June in Armagh City Hotel will bring together some of the biggest decision makers and suppliers in Northern Ireland this year. Alongside the exhibition CTA will also be hosting a range of training and information sessions covering such topics as risk management, minibus management, an introduction to Community Transport and tendering for government contracts.
Conference will include a series of seminars and workshops on:
Risk Management
What is Community Transport?
Tendering for Government contracts
Dial-a-lift Transport for Northern Ireland
Minibus Management for administrators
Drivers CPCExhibition includes
Accessible vehicle solutions
Finance / leasing options
Access and mobility suppliers
Uniform and safety equipment
Northern Irish gifts
This and much, much more
CTA Gala Ball, Thursday 18th June, Bunker Room, Armagh Ci

Redundancy, layoff and insolvency

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:31:39 --0100

Employees are also being laid off, put on short-time, or asked to vary their contractual entitlements in order to keep their jobs.
This course aims to equip advisers with knowledge of workers’ legal rights in these situations and to suggest tactics that might be useful in negotiating with an employer. As many employers are also becoming insolvent, we will go on to examine how to recover money due from administrators and from the DEL National Insurance Fund.
To apply, please download and return a completed application form by Friday 12 June 2009.

Older people's policy forum

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:17:37 --0100

The Older People's Policy Forum was formed in May 2005 and is chaired by Amy Veale from Age Concern/Help the Aged NI.
The Forum meets on average four times a year and its aim is 'To enhance the capacity of organisations within and beyond the older people's sector to make policy responses, coordinate policy information, participate in policy development, and influence decision making.'
To book your place contact jonny.currie@nicva.org.

Fire Walk for the Homeless

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:40:52 --0100

The most inspirational journey you will ever undertake. As the name suggests you will walk bare foot over Red-hot wood embers measuring some 800 degrees 'C'.
Issues that need to be outlined before the event;
•You must be over the age of 16
•Not under the influence of alcohol, prescribed or illegal controlled drugs
•Have any physical or mental conditions that prevent you from participating in the event
•That your feet & ankles are free from any lotions, potions & creams
•That you have not applied foot treatments to harden or soften the skin in the 5 days before the fire walk
•You will be required to walk bare foot across the coals
•All participants will be required to undergo the 1 hour training before the

Day of Private Reflection

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:15:54 --0100

The Day of Private Reflection on 21 June is an initiative proposed by Healing Through Remembering (HTR), a cross-community organisation focused on ways of dealing with the past relating to the conflict in and about Northern Ireland.
The idea for private reflection was part of an original recommendation made in 2002 in the Report of the Healing Through Remembering Project June 2002. This report followed a public consultation on ways of dealing with the past.
Following local and international research into the recommendation for a Day of Reflection HTR is inviting people to take the opportunity to privately reflect. Research and consultation suggests such an initiative can benefit both individuals and wider society.
The Day of Private Reflection offers an opportunity for us all:
- to acknowledge the deep hurt and loss caused by the conflict in and about Northern Ireland
- to remember the men, women and child

Summer Santa Fun Run

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:54:21 --0100

If the change in season is putting a spring in your step why not sign-up for the Ulster Cancer Foundation’s (UCF) Summer Santa Fun Run on Father’s Day, Sunday 21st June.
The event will start at Cutters Wharf at 2.00pm and all proceeds will go to the charity’s Man Alive! men’s health campaign. The route will take runners through the grounds of Stranmillis College and there is the choice of 1, 2 or 3 mile runs.
Neill Grainger, Senior Development Officer with UCF explains,
We are encouraging runners to dress up for the 1, 2 or 3 mile Fun Run – preferably as Santa – but anything goes! You might want to make your own costume, wear a santa hat or simply wear something red – there will be plenty of spot prizes so just use your imagination!

Santa suits are in stock now at your local UCF shop and from UCF Service Centre, 40/44 Eglantine Avenue

Learning Disability Week 2009

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:07:06 --0100

Standard accessible toilets do not meet the need of people with profound and multiple learning disabilites (PMLD). Mencap, together with the Changing Places Consortium, is campaigning for fully accessible toilets - with a hoist, changing bench and plenty of space - to be installed in all big public places, including city centres, arts venues, hospitals and motorway service stations.
Without access to Changing Places toilets, carers are often forced to change family members with PMLD on a dirty toilet floor with little or no privacy. The alternative is to limit outings to a couple of hours or not go out at all.
"The 'Changing Places' campaign is so important because it is about more than just toilets; it's about people's quality of life," said Mark Goldring, Mencap's Chief Executive.
Go to www.mencap.org.uk/ldw or www.changing-places.org for more information.

Looking Good Feeling Great

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:03:44 --0100

Action for Children invites you to attend Looking Good Feeling Great, an inspirational and empowering evening with Northern Ireland’s acclaimed life coach Jenny Grainger & leading fashion Stylist Anne Rowney. Inspiring you to make positive changes to the way you look and feel about yourself, inside and out. Look Good on the Outside, Feel Great on the Inside.

Pulse of the City

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:28 --0100

You are warmly invited by the British Council and UWIC to the Pulse of the City event

The Pulse of the City event is about discussing your experiences of living and working in Belfast, to help the British Council gather information on Belfast to influence the development of the OPENCities project. OPENCities aims to identify the links between migration and cities' competitiveness, with particular emphasis on internationalisation and population strategies that will pose migration as a competitive advantage for cities and, indirectly, help integration and cohesion agendas. Through sharing your experiences of living and working in Belfast, either as a local or as a migrant, we can identify areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

The Pulse of the City event will take place on Wednesday 24 June 10.00 – 13.00 at Belfast Metropolitan College, Brunswick Street Campus, Belfast

Let's TEAMTALK

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:45:20 --0100

"lets TEAMTALK!!"

The Newry and Mourne Grassroots Development Centre will be facilitating a Club Development Clinic as part of its Club and Community Development Programme where all clubs junior and senior, new and established can come and raise issues that affect their clubs.
Issue such as volunteers, funding and raising performance standards of playing and coaching are foremost in many clubs agendas and the Grassroots Development Centre wants to hear from you.

This clinic will give you the opportunity to ask questions relating to the various aspects of running a club within your community. The panel will consist of Council officers and a Sport NI representative.

If you have a specific question you would like to ask or find information about please email malcolm.roberts@newryandmourne.gov.uk

Please email confirmation of your attendance or call 07894614301

Challenging Overpayment Decisions

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:50:15 --0100

The course will develop advisers’ knowledge of the legislation and case law and provide an awareness of the key issues concerning overpayments. The course will include analysing how overpayments occur, recovery of overpayments and legal remedies for clients.
CONTACT DETAILS: Deborah Hill - 90244401 or email deborah.hill@lawcentreni.org
www.lawcentreni.org
Downloads
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Application form

NI charities look for a silver lining

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:23:53 --0100

The convention is aimed at encouraging, motivating and skilling local fundraisers to face the challenges of today's difficult economic climate, to consider how the recession will impact on the charity sector and the practical steps organisations can take to counteract the negative affects of the economic downturn.
Vicki Maguire, Chair of the Institute of Fundraising NI said:
"There is broad agreement amongst charities that income will not increase and will probably decrease during the next 12 months. Add to that the already evident rise in costs and the majority of charities find themselves needing to take action in advance of an anticipated net reduction in available cash. A significant number of charities, however, also see opportunities arising from this current climate and we would urge all charities to use the recession to take a closer look at their services and focus on key goals and wher

Homelessness and Substance Use

Fri, 08 May 2009 10:10:06 --0100

content:-
Homelessness and substance use in N.I and the relationship between them.
Housing (NI) Order 1998: Homelessness; Ineligibility; Priority need; Intentionality.
Accessing social housing: Awarding scheme selection points.
Duties of NIHE in allocating accommodation.
Availability of temporary accommodation and support services in N.I.
Personal perspectives from a service user of both accommodation and treatment services.
Contact Kathy Henry, Substance Use Training Administrator, on 028 9024 6440 or email: Kathyhenry@chni.org.uk