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| What to do if you need help and advice about community issues. |
| Read the latest and last Confederation Newsletter |
| Read what our Chairperson has written to the local press ..... |
| Are you Interested in meeting people and making new friends? |
| We are updating this website .............. |
| Read our Christmas edition of the Confederation's Newsletter |
| Bridging Differences: Building a Peaceful Future .... |
| The Choices programme aims to empower young women to make informed decisions ......... |
| The Southern Health and Social Care Trust are seeking Volunteers within the Armagh and Dungannon locality..... |
| The Rural College at Draperstown, is offering this part-time course commencing early February 2009 ..... |
| Here are the Consumer Council’s top twelve tips for Christmas to help you get the most for your money ........ |
| Armagh’s network of community organisations has launched a new project aimed at helping and supporting carers..... |
| The Project Advisory Group of the ‘Rural Older People - Skills for Solutions’ Programme met for the first time on 24 November........... |
| Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network Press Release |
| In NI between 2004-2007, 730 domestic dwelling fires were of an electrical nature......... |
| Small Grants Funding (Financial Year 2009/10)......... |
| A FREE partnership event between STEP and Armagh City Council............ |
| The Foundation will host two ceremonies this year for all those who have been bereaved by suicide......... |
| Housing Rights Service, Northern Ireland’s specialist housing advice charity, has recently developed .......... |
| Lifeline Community Counsellor for Contact Youth.......... |
| The UNISON Northern Ireland Women’s Committee has organised a ..... |
| Protect Life Resource Centres in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Area .......... |
| The Choices programme aims to empower young women to make informed decisions about ...... |
| Safefood are holding a conference on the 5th November..... |
| Each year in the Southern Trust area approximately 50 percent of the electric blankets tested are faulty ....... |
| Aged 18-30 and want to start your own business? |
| NICMA, the Northern Ireland Childminding Association, works to support and develop ............. |
| We are committed to expanding the choice of employment opportunities for people with disabilities and health related conditions.......... |
| We now have a part-time counsellor in place for ....... |
| The Ulster Peoples College has recently received funding ...... |
| More information and funding opportunities ...... |
| Voluntary members are urgently required. |
| up to £5000 is available for young people aged
17-21 who could ..... |
| Dial a Lift information session ........ |
| Project for young people aged 11-25 years ... |
| Annual Conference, 23/24 October 2008 .... |
| Do you know of any ‘hard to heat’ homes which would benefit ... |
| The workshops are designed to provide practical demonstrations on how to .... |
| A new website and forum has been developed for Carers .... |
| Charities and community groups across the UK are being invited to apply for .... |
| Rural Community Network is pleased to announce a new programme .... |
| “A Step in the Right Direction for Local Government” .... |
| Memory Making Ltd is a community business set up by Crossfire Trust ..... |
| Would you like information and advice about issues ..... |
| Training Course Descriptions ............ |
| CLEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMME 2008-9 ............. |
| The European e-Inclusion Awards aim to inspire progress and to encourage ......... |
| At the end of May 2008, Education Minister, Caitriona Ruane launched the first phase of formal .......... |
| Free Training on Money Management ......... |
| A Consultation Workshop on the Cardiovascular Service Framework will be .... |
| Coalition on Sexual Orientation (CoSO) are hoping to facilitate the setting up .......... |
| The Suicide Prevention project is for young people age 11-25 years who are impacted by the issue of ........ |
| As part of the Protect Life Action Plan, the Southern Trust has commissioned .............. |
| International Conference on Intercultural Dialogue ... |
| The Programme is targeted at community development workers and those in ................ |
| This year’s Charity Golf Event in aid of the NI Children’s Hospice will be ........ |
| Healthy Food for All and safefood are establishing a Demonstration Programme .......... |
| Armagh City and District Council’s Good Relations Department, with support from a number of local organisations and groups, are organising an Armagh Fun World Cup Project for young people between the ages of 14 - 16 in August 2008.............. |
| Most people considering suicide signal their distress and their intent. Training can help ..... |
| With summer holidays in full swing and the weather hopefully improving . . . . . . |
| To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, the Imperial War Museum .......... |
| Armagh Allotments Ltd., a recently established Social Economy Enterprise, is working in partnership with Armagh City and District Council to ........ |
| The Beta Version of Grant Tracker is now up and running and still available on the same website address of www.grant-tracker.org............... |
| Armagh Confederation of Voluntary Groups wish to recruit a Project Officer |
| Organisations that work with young people have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £50,000 ..... |
| “Ending Hate Crime in the Community” |
| Social Enterprise Podcasts is hosted by the Kibble Centre ....... |
| Your invitation ............. |
| Cross Border Workshops on Health Inequalities ........ |
| For the past 5 years, a consensus view about the causation of Autism has been evolving ............. |
| From The Ulster Gazette Thursday 3rd April..... |
| The Big Lottery Fund and UTV have launched the fourth year of The People’s Millions........... |
| Invitation to apply for an award......... |
| Important News. Disability Law has changed and it affects your organisation......... |
| Kilcranny House wishes to appoint a Coordinator to ....... |
| Call to find the UK’s Charity Champion .............. |
| Celebrating International Women's Day........... |
| A2B is a new organisation working to help older people in Northern Ireland maximise their take-up of benefit entitlements......... |
| HandyVan is a unique home support service from Help the Aged to help you feel safer in your home........... |
| The Ulster People's College is a specialist organisation concentrating on education and training for development...... |
| Cancer Choices was formed in 2004 as an independent patient lead self help group with the aims of supporting people living with cancer, particularly those in the rural community................. |
| Advice that makes the Difference ............. |
| There are still places available on the following upcoming CENI training courses .......... |
| New grant programme from BBC Children in Need and the Hunter Foundation................. |
| Meeting the Needs of Future Generations................. |
| Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a practical, systematic methodology
that seeks to influence policy and programmes in favour of health................ |
| As you may be aware the Equality Commission is currently running an "Equality for All" campaign ... |
| Workshop Training Events ............. |
| New Skills for YOUR COMMUNITY with . . . . . . |
| What we did at the end of last year......... |
| ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2008 |
| From the Ulster Gazette front page (Thursday 13th December). . . . . |
| In January 2008, an attempt will be made to relaunch DANDA in Northern Ireland......... |
| SEASONAL CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY |
| In 1890, Mr William Mc Crum from Milford gave football the penalty kick .............. |
| Job re-advertisement with amended criteria |
| Armagh disability group, Out and About, is joining forces with Newry based Altnaveigh House and Queen’s University in an exciting new project ...... |
| The Poverty Awareness Project is a community education programme developed by the................. |
| Join NESTA as it launches its £1m community climate change prize ................... |
| EXTRA CARE REQUIRES caring Individuals in the Newry, South Armagh and South Down areas for an exciting new training project. |
| Do you have concerns about the effects of alcohol or drugs misuse in your area? |
| To celebrate their 10th anniversary Stagehands presents.. |
| As many of you may be aware, there are many developments taking place which in the next few years will impact upon the ................ |
| The 2007 Investing for Health conference takes place at an important time, in terms of both . . . . . . |
| 5 -12 November is the Anti-Racism Workplace Week. The event aims to raise awareness of the main rights and obligations of employers and migrant workers. ....... |
| The Southern Health and Social Services Board (SHSSB) is providing funding opportunities for local community and voluntary groups to promote the health and wellbeing of young people............... |
| CARDI has been established to encourage collaboration among age researchers, disseminate research information relevant to an ageing population and older people ........... |
| The 2007-08 programme opens this week and will be advertised in all local papers and on our website......... |
| Over the next six months TADA Rural Support Network will be organising a series of ......... |
| The Irish Youth Foundation website is still under re-construction but I am pleased to inform you that grant application forms for funding in 2008 are now available for downloading........................ |
| Your group is invited to a seminar we are hosting on . . . . . |
| Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network wish to recruit a Training and Development Officer ........... |
| Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help given to someone exeriencing a mental health problem before professional ............... |
| A favour to ask, it takes less than a minute.... |
| The Cancer Support Certificate was developed for Macmillan Cancer ................ |
| Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT) is the mechanism for the Health Service Boards and Trusts within Northern Ireland ...... |
| New Skills for YOUR COMMUNITY with ‘Promoting Pride in Our Rural Villages’..... |
| The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland is holding a Registration Week starting on Monday 1st October 2007 . . . . |
| Supported Learning Programme 2007 - 2008 |
| Job Vacancies at the Social Economy Network........ |
| commencing WEDNESDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2007 ..... |
| New scheme information ...... |
| H.O.P.E. is a voluntary organisation which provides help and support .......... |
| The Southern Investing for Health Partnership are working with the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service to try to recruit ...... |
| Longstone Riding for the Disabled Group presents ........ |
| Our next meeting will be a coffee afternoon ...... |
| Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) is the ‘not for profit’ provider of loans and support to community organisations & social enterprises in Northern Ireland..... |
| The EverybodyOnline Project is designed to help communities and individuals engage with digital technology and take advantage ......... |
| The Good Neighbour Project is a Volunteer Befriending service for older people living in ........ |
| Around 2,500 community-based groups across Northern Ireland are to become 'Digitally Included' following ........ |
| If you're ready to run your own business, we're ready to support you ............... |
| Coffee Morning, Information and Taster Session |
| Since it’s formation over 10 years ago the First Steps Women's Centre has helped many women to make the move back into employment and education.............. |
| To celebrate her Golden Jubilee in 2002, the Queen announced a new annual ............ |
| Armagh's 10 Mile Road Race and 4 Mile Fun Challenge will take place on Sunday 14 October 2007 at ......... |
| This year’s Cross Border Seminar/Workshop on Mental Health will focus on . . . . . |
| It’s amazing what communities can achieve when they look at things creatively.......... |
| 'Bout Ye is a personal development sexual health programme for young men........ |
| RCN's training programme is aimed at Development Workers with a remit/commitment to .... |
| The Workers' Educational Association and Truagh Development Association working in partnership .... |
| The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust is a living tribute .... |
| The Rural College and the Gibson Institute of Land, Food and Environment at Queen's University, Belfast are running the MSc Graduate Diploma in Rural Development, beginning |
| Benefit for Marilou Pardilla |
| The Volunteer Walk Leader Training will be delivered by representatives from ........... |
| Did you know that more than one third of all people who live in Northern Ireland ........ |
| DO YOU LIVE IN THE ARMGH OR DUNGANNON DISTRICT COUNCIL AREAS? |
| I am working with an private organisation to set up one day volunteering opportunities for five teams ... |
| Workshop facilitators wanted ......... |
| Ladies never be stranded with a flat tyre again!!!! |
| Pathways to Employability |
| South Armagh Annual Networking Event |
| Family Festival of Praise |
| We are involved in community fund-raising through textile recycling ..... |
| Gingerbread is working with NIE and Advice NI ....... |
| Family Festival of Praise ..... |
| Ever thought about Fostering?
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| Gingerbread is working with NIE and Advice NI ......... |
| ....the flexible way to gain higher skills. |
| Making new government structures that are responsive and relevant to communities is the theme of a new good practice guide published by .............. |
| The Road to Santiago, or the Way of St James, has been a very popular pilgrimage trail for over a thousand years .... |
| People from across Armagh and Dungannon are being encouraged to make a difference in 2007 by becoming an EverybodyOnline volunteer. |
A Manual for Individuals, Families and Friends Affected by Mental Illness
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| Why not check out the Southern Area Children's Information signposting Service developed by the Southern Area Children and Young People's Committee........... |
| Probably not, but you could help change ......... |
| The Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland is encouraging communities from all over Northern Ireland to get active by applying for a cash grant ............. |
| Stagehands presents ........... |
| Join “Wee Hen” Henry Thompson MBE as he heads up a giant challenge to |
| Information Sessions now on ............ |
| The Voluntary and Community Unit and the Volunteer Development Agency are running a series of workshops about .... |
| NetWORKS is a joint initiative managed by Ulster Community Investment Trust Ltd............... |
| BT's nationwide award scheme that connects local community and voluntary groups to the internet...... |
| The Cancer Support Certificate was developed for Macmillan Cancer Support in order to offer training for people supporting others affected by cancer. |
| We apologise for any inconvenience........ |
| Ensuring that good useable materials do not end up in our bins but instead enjoy a ......... |
| From Monday 30 April 2007, most workplaces, public places and certain |
| Community Health challenge 2007............. |
| Southern Area Health Promotion Department Training Prospectus 2006/7........ |
| Technical Advice Clinics........... |
| Breakthru is seeking to recruit two members of staff to act as its ........... |
| The Southern Investing for Health Partnership invites you to their ........... |
| Due to a number of cancellations there are now places available for the ASIST |
| Change of address........... |
| Places are still available on the following workshops . . . . |
| AUDITIONING WORKSHOPS St Patrick's Day Pageant ...... |
| The Senior Drugs & Alcohol Co-ordination Team (SDACT) are pleased to announce .... |
| The Spirit of Enniskillen Trust (SOE) is now open for applications to the 2007 international 'Explore' leadership and dialogue programme............. |
| Relax and enjoy a unique Christmas shopping experience .......... |
| You may be aware of the Re-Imaging Communities Programme, especially now that guidelines and application forms are available .............. |
| Blackwater Regional Partnership have recently appointed an Activities Co-Ordinator for .......... |
| Free Audience Tickets...... |
| This fund is now open for applications...... |
| After discussion with members of the public and community groups, the Southern Health & Social Services Council .... |
| The Armagh and Dungannon Health and Social Services Trusts’ Young Carers Project is for young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who .... |
| Gingerbread has some pre-school childcare places for ....... |
| Wider Circle training programme being run at the Confederation.......... |
| YouthBank is an all-island initiative which allows young people between the ages of 14 and 25 assess needs in ... |
| Table Quiz in aid of our local Riding for the Disabled Group |
| BBC 'Let's Talk'
September 21st 2006 |
| Meeting and conferencing facilities available in the centre of Armagh |
| A Shared Future: Living Together? |
| In the coming months Help the Aged will be continuing with its campaign to .... |
| This RDC programme is now open for applications .... |
| The Positive Parenting Course gives parents the chance to take time out to ... |
| Ballymacnab Hall are now taking enrolments for the following training courses .... |
| The Big Lottery Fund recently announced the launch of its Improving Community Buildings programme. |
| The Armagh Macmillan fundraisers are holding their 1st Gala Ball in .... |
| Community Conventions is a community development organisation which was established in 2005 to .... |
| Community Sector Training invites you to a taste of .... |
| Knockavannon Rural Community Development Association are holding a .... |
| Armagh Community Development Reference Group has been awarded a grant of £68,000 from the ... |
| We are fast approaching the second anniversary of the untimely and sudden death of David West, who was .... |
| Gingerbread NI is currently recruiting for the "Marks & Start Lone Parents' Return to work" programme ... |
| The NetWORKS Programme has announced it is currently accepting applications for its next programme ... |
| Healing Through Remembering (HTR) has issued an Open Call for Ideas on what form a Living Memorial Museum to the conflict in and about Northern Ireland should take – and as part of the project there will be ... |
| Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education are running a short course entitled "Get on Board"........... |
| NBFA provides free holidays for older people who are living on a low income. ..... |
| A Child Protection Course has been scheduled for ................... |
| Read details of our achievements over the last year................... |
| Let's Talk gives you the chance to have your voice heard on issues that affect your daily live .............. |
| A tradition started on the hills of Tandragee many years ago still survives today........... |
| Read all the latest news from the Voluntary sector |
| The official launch of Armagh Child Contact Centre took place on ......... |
| Armagh’s umbrella organisation for community and voluntary groups has been “very successful in fulfilling its roles”, according to an evaluation commissioned by a government department.......................... |
| Read all the latest news from the Confederation |
| Read all the latest news from the Confederation and its members |
| Applications are invited for the 2006-2009 round of CVS grants. |
| The new Joining Up Development Programme module, The Environment promises to be an exciting and topical event .................... |
Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association. This is a new group which is being set up in Dungannon for various neurological conditions that tend to be unknown and misunderstood, sufferers tend to have great difficulty in getting their diagnosis let alone any proper treatment.
We are hoping to make the relevant Trusts staff and other related agencies aware of it so they can support it and make referrals. |
| Read all the latest news here......... |
| Read all the latest news here .............. |
| The Beacon Fellowship has just launched its search for this year’s ....... |
| The Southern Health & Social Services Council, which represents the voice of the public ........ |
| Richhill and Hamilton’s Bawn Golden Jubilee Committee are organising a ... |
| The Joining Up Development Programme is an exciting new networking initiative ....... |
| Read all the latest news here. |
| The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s Consumerline is a telephone helpline service offering ..... |
| Community, voluntary and youth workers are you interested in using drama as a tool in your work? |
| The Southern Health and Social Services Council is one of four council’s set up by the government to represent ...... |
| As a key provider of finance & support to the Community Enterprise sector, UCIT would like to invite you to our annual ........ |
| Creative Communities Initiative, Community Arts Forum is organising an introductory seminar in ...... |
| Read the latest news from The Confederation |
| Quiz in Aid of Tsunami Appeal @ City Hotel, Conference Centre, Armagh on Thursday 27th January at 8.30pm .............. |
| Read the latest news from Armagh Confederation .......... |
| Certifcates were presented to members of the community who had completed ................. |
| Read the latest news from the Armagh Confederation |
| Armagh and Dungannon Volunteer Centre has organised a Volunteer Recruitment Fair in both Armagh and Dungannon. ................ |
| Then Tartan Enterprises needs you! Training courses have already started ...................... |
| Apple Harvest Festival 2004, Supported by Magners |
| Read the latest news from the Confederation |
| Small Grants Programme. You....... |
| Are you a Community Based Enterprise wanting to become economically sustainable? Read on............................. |
| The Rural Community Environmental Capacity Building Project at Northern Ireland Environment Link is holding a consultation to develop an environmental resource pack for rural community groups on .............. |
| Radius Cross Border Advice Giving Free Accredited Training for staff and volunteers...................... |
| Unfortunately the Armagh & Dungannon HSCG Public Engagement meeting ........ |
| We have established a COPD Task Group to review the services which are ...................... |
| Armagh and Dungannon Health and Social Care Group is inviting people from the community, service users and local health professionals to get involved ........ |
| Training Towards Reconciliation are holding the following workshop. |
| The Beacon Fellowship recently launched its search for this year’s winner of .......................... |
| Bringing up children is a rewarding experience, but not always on family finances! ............................. |
| The Base Healthy Living Centre Project |
| The Messines Association is running a series of accredited training courses ................. |
| As you are aware Mary Patterson has just retired from her post ........ |
| DO YOUR BIT TO SAVE ARMAGH GAOL - VOTE IN BBC RESTORATION THIS WEEKEND! |
| Read the latest news from Armagh Confederation |
| The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills to design and develop Digital Creative Media products......... |
| Local community groups have been offered the chance to share in a new £4.3m funding package ........ |
| Drama, Circus, Drum Circles, Murals, Mosaic,
Creative Writing, Photography, Sculpture |
| Armagh Beacon Centre men are exhibiting .......... |
| Armagh and Dungannon Health and Social Care group are keen to involve ....... |
| The Community Arts Forum (CAF) was formed in January 1993 as an umbrella and developmental body for community arts in ........ |
| Remo world percussion drum workshops in the Millennium Hall Mountnorris ........ |
| Are you interested in using drama as a tool in your work? |
| As part of the Creative Communities Imitative, Community Arts Forum is organising an introductory seminar in ...... |
| The new Armagh Confederation on-line community directory ........ |
| As a key provider of finance & support to the Community Enterprise sector, Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) would like to invite you to................. |
| Read all the latest news from the Confederation ........................ |
| Here I am back from Botswana. Nothing you could ever read, see or hear could ............. |
| The Creative Communities initiative will facilitate community organisations, artists and venues in the delivery of programmes of arts activity in and for local communities. The project will enable arts and community groups ............. |
| Working with a large number of smaller groups the Armagh Confederation of Voluntary Groups has been successful in promoting and supporting the work of ..................... |
| Welcome to the Confederation's first on-line newsletter. The new year has been as busy as the old one so far. . . . . . . . |
| Armagh Confederation of Voluntary Groups have today launched a new web site..... |
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