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09-Nov-11 Fermanagh Community Transport
Chairperson
Fermanagh Community Transport – are you ready for the challenge?
Fermanagh Community Transport will be formed as a result the agreed merger of the two local Community Transport organisations, FAST and Rural Lift for South West Fermanagh.
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08-Nov-11 AMATEUR RADIO COURSES in SHARE
Could you become a modern Marconi?
Lough Erne Amateur Radio Club is running another course and examination in SHARE for a Foundation license from Ofcom that allows low-power communication on amateur radio bands across Europe and beyond.
Amateur radio is an international social and technical hobby with a wide range of activities for all ages, men and women, girls and boys. There is a lot to do in this ancient hobby, from experiments like Marconi’s a century ago to this year’s amateur radio links between Fermanagh and the International Space Station.
Notably, it is a great pastime for those house-bound by physical illness or disability - and their carers. SHARE and the Club are keen to facilitate suitable arrangements.
Ofcom regulates the BBC etc, and also three levels of amateur radio license. Recent courses and examinations run in SHARE by Lough Erne ARC saw 39 successes (and only 1 fail) gaining 26 Foundation, 9 Intermediate and 4 Full licenses - so far.
Enriched by keen newly licensed members, LEARC twice won the Northern Ireland Club of the Year Award. It then represented NI among 14 regions to win the UK-Runner-up Award, marking these successes and other activities here in Fermanagh.
Now, LEARC is again recruiting for a Foundation course, held over two weekends, exam and results on the final Sunday, then licenses from Ofcom later that week.
Please contact ASAP the Secretary and Lead Instructor, Michael Clarke Mi5MTC, Tel 6862-1436, Mob 079-2241-1443, Email sec@learc.eu
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31-Oct-11 UnLtd comes to Fermanagh........
Do you have an Idea that could tackle a problem or issue in your community? Do you have a passion that could develop into a project to benefit others? Are you seeking funding and development advice? If so then come along to the UnLtd outreach event in Fermanagh House in Enniskillen from 12.30pm to 2pm on 23 November 2011 (light lunch provided).
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31-Oct-11 Fermanagh Country Market
SPECIALITY LOCAL FOOD HANDCRAFTS & POULTRY-
Saturday 26th November
Special Christmas Markets - Saturday 17th December
10am – 2pm. Thursday Evening Market - 22nd December 3pm – 8pm.
No Market 31st December 2011.
Markets Last Saturday of Month - 10am - 2pm.
Ulster Farmers Mart Ltd
(Beside Royal Mail)
Old Tempo Rd Ekn BT74 4RL
Enquiries: Donna Mobile 078 7099 8070
Email: ann@fermanaghmarket.com
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21-Oct-11 Empowering Fermanagh Communities
FUEL (Fermanagh Underage Entertainment Life) and FIND (Fermanagh Information for Needs and Development) have over 10,000 visits per year from young people. To address issues they surveyed 750 young people and 147 parents in 2010 /11 on why, what, where and what’s needed in relation to drugs and alcohol abuse in Fermanagh. The findings and recommendations were published in the form of the We Wanna Be Safe report in March 2011. (Available to download from www.thefindcentre.com under the Drugs and Alcohol section)
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21-Oct-11 SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND
A period of consultation has been launched on the Social Investment Fund.
The Social Investment Fund aims to reduce poverty, unemployment and physical deterioration through area based interventions of significant scale which will be delivered in partnership with communities.
We want to hear your views on the best way to operate this fund and make it a success.
So we need community input, thoughts and ideas. To give you an opportunity to have your say we have arranged a series of public meetings – see below – or alternatively you can access the consultation documents and complete an on line questionnaire at the following link: http://www.ofmdfmni.gov.uk/index/equality/social-investment-fund.htm
Public Meeting will be held in the Killyhevlin Hotel Enniskillen on Wednesday 16th November 2011 at 7pm.
Please register your attendance by e-mailing: policysec@ofmdfmni.gov.uk or by telephone at 028 90 522542 or 028 90 520584
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10-Oct-11 One Good Reason Action Day
The local people of Fermanagh found their one good reason to volunteer at the local over 50s volunteer action day on Friday 30th September organised by Volunteer Now. After meeting in the Townhall participants made their way to volunteer with a number of local volunteer involving organisations including Shopmobility and Cancer Research UK. To find out more about getting involved in volunteering in your area logon to www.volunteernow.co.uk or phone 9023 2020.
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06-Oct-11 Launch of Erne U3A CD
The Erne U3A Singing Group launched their CD in the Cathedral hall on Friday 30th September. There was a large crowd in attendance and they enjoyed a wonderful variety of musical performances from the U3A Singing Group, Mount Lourdes Group, Harmony and some soloists. The money collected was for the Horizon West Children's Hospice and almost £2,500 was collected at the event. As more CDs are sold this amount should grow. Well done Peela and all the Singing Group.
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21-Sep-11 Planning Advice Day
Planning Advice Day – Fermanagh House, Enniskillen on Wednesday 21 September 2011 from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm. Do you need advice about how to submit a planning application for a house on a farm, choosing the best site for a new house, objecting to a proposal in your area or any other planning issue? If so come along and speak to one of our fully qualified planners for free, independent planning advice.
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20-Sep-11 FDC Strategy 2011-2015
Fermanagh District Council Draft Corporate Strategy 2011-2015 – Fermanagh District Council’s Draft Corporate Strategy for 2011-2015 sets out how we as a Council intend to improve the quality of life for all people who live in, work in or visit our county. This plan sets out:
• Where we want to be in the long term (Our Vision).
• What sort of organisation we want to be (Our Principles and Values).
• What are our highest priorities (Council Priorities).
The Council wishes to seek views on whether the strategy accurately reflects the interests of the community we serve. The document is available from the Townhall, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA, from Council Leisure Centres and is available on our website www.fermanagh.gov.uk. If you have any comments that you would like us to consider, please do so by forwarding them to Margaret McMahon at the Townhall, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA on 028 66325050, textphone 028 66327969 or email margaret.mcmahon@fermanagh.gov.uk no later than Tuesday 20 September 2011. The document can be made available in alternative formats on request.
Brendan Hegarty
Chief Executive
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12-Sep-11 Level one Flower Arranging
Level one Flower Arranging
To be eligible you must meet 4 criteria (cost £10)
* Over 19
* Not in employment
* Not holding a level 2 qualification
* Not enrolled on another college course
* For those who don’t fit criteria cost is £30 ( £20 for accreditation)
Starts 21st September 2011
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11-Aug-11 Does your business need training
A new flexible opportunity to address the skills needs of your employees
The important benefits of this initiative are:
a. The opportunity to Upskill – this will enable employees who, for example, have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent to achieve a Level 3 or higher qualification in a related or new area. This Upskilling is 100% funded by DEL @Levels 2 & 3, and 50% funded by DEL from Levels 4 – 8 for small to medium sized enterprises (1 – 50 employees)
b. The opportunity to Reskill – this will enable employees who have an already existing qualification to reskill in another area at a lower level or on par with the existing qualification. Reskilling is 25% funded by DEL @Levels 2 & 3 for small to medium sized enterprises (1 – 50 employees), and medium to large sized enterprises (51 – 250 employees).
c. The funding available – the funding package which DEL will provide will be determined by DEL following an analysis of the Customised Skills Proposal Form provided. Should you require help completing the form call Anne Kelly on 028 8225 5223 or email on anne.kelly@swc.ac.uk, or the Skills Delivery Branch on 028 9090 5251 or email on skillsdeliverybranch@delni.gov.uk
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05-Aug-11 Managementof Cross Cemetery
In accordance with the commitments given in the original Policy, Fermanagh District Council is reviewing the above Policy and Procedures.
The Council wishes to undersand the issues of importance to those people on whom the Policy impacts. The Consultation documents are available from the Townhall, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA, from Council Leisure Centres and are available on www.fermanagh.gov.uk.
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05-Aug-11 Draft Corporate Strategy
Fermanagh District Council’s Draft Corporate Strategy for 2011-2015 sets out how we as a Council intend to improve the quality of life for all people who live in, work in or visit our county. This plan sets out:
• Where we want to be in the long term (Our Vision).
• What sort of organisation we want to be (Our Principles and Values).
• What are our highest priorities (Council Priorities).
The Council wishes to seek views on whether the strategy accurately reflects the interests of the community we serve. Further information will be made available through the local papers and at a number of events in the coming weeks. The document is available from the Townhall, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA, from Council Leisure Centres and is available on our website www.fermanagh.gov.uk. If you have any comments that you would like us to consider, please do so by forwarding them to Margaret McMahon at the Townhall, Enniskillen, BT74 7BA on 028 66325050, textphone 028 66327969 or email margaret.mcmahon@fermanagh.gov.uk no later than Tuesday 20 September 2011. The document can be made available in alternative formats on request.
Brendan Hegarty
Chief Executive
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26-Jul-11 Mullaghdun Community Association
Mullaghdun Community Association is one of just six community organisations from across Northern Ireland who have been selected to compete in The BIG Energy Saving Challenge, an exciting new initiative from Power NI which is giving £100,000 to communities to encourage energy saving.
The Challenge team toured the country earlier this year in search of community groups who are switched onto energy saving and Power NI is delighted to announce that this group, is one of the six successful participants.
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22-Jul-11 KILLESHER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to attend the Killesher Music Festival at the Tully Mill Complex in Florencecourt, County Fermanagh on Saturday 30th July – a great way to spend an afternoon and evening during the summer holidays!
This one day event is being organised by Killesher Community Development Association (KCDA) as part of the “Three Communities Advancing through Peace (3CAP) Project”, a cross-border initiative supported by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI).
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30-Jun-11 NI Cancer fund for Children
Every week in Northern Ireland 3 children, teenagers and young adults are diagnosed with cancer. This has an absolutely devastating impact on family life, and for a very long time the family unit will not be the same again. This is why the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children is here at a time when it is most needed.
We support families throughout Northern Ireland by providing practical, emotional, social and financial to support to children and young people up to the age of 24 living with a childhood cancer diagnosis. We are a local charity and every penny raised in Northern Ireland, is spent here helping local families throughout the province.
Photograph; Courtesy Raymond Humphreys Photography, Enniskillen
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16-Jun-11 Are you interested in languages?
Fermanagh Language Centre are holding an open evening in Fermanagh House, Enniskillen on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th September between 7:30pm and 9:30pm for anyone who wishes to register or requrie further information.
All course start 26th September 2011.
French, Italian and Spanish. Beginners - Intermediate - Advanced. Conversational - Exam preparation.
For further information contact:
07596916259-Spanish. 07837037123-French. 07834321557-Italian. Email: fermanaghlanguagecentre@hotmail.co.uk
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09-Jun-11 Epilogues
Rural Community Network is offering a training opportunity through a programme called Epilogues. This is a very inclusive, workshop-based, programme which has an ambition to deliver a balanced view of the ‘conflict’ to those taking part. The training programme involves the use of stories (recorded on DVD) from those who were actively engaged in the conflict; RUC, soldiers and those who belonged to paramilitary organisations on all sides and it also makes use of recorded stories from those who have been affected by the conflict either directly themselves or their loved ones. It is regarded as an important course to help people to play an active role in peace building.
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31-May-11 We’re helping to beat cancer…
You can too.. You can....ride your bike, go for a hike, sing
a song, knit-a-thon, dress like a gorilla, rent out your villa, stand on one leg, balance an egg. It doesn’t matter what you’re good at, there are plenty of ways to fundraise for Cancer Research UK.
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31-May-11 Northern Ireland families needed
Northern Ireland families needed now to star in new TV Health show.
Does your family have the wrong diet and wrong attitude? Do you do enough exercise? Do you shop badly and can’t cook? If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes’, don’t worry, as help is on the way.
A new BBC NI television series is giving you the chance to help change your family’s life forever.
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28-May-11 To the sound of pipes and drums
The Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Championships take place on Sat 28 May 2011 at the Broadmeadow Enniskillen. The event has attracted 43 pipe bands and over 40 drum major entries from all over Ireland. Local Pipe Bands taking part include; Fivemiletown, Clogher and District and Enniskillen (Grade 4b) an Derryclavin Pipe Band and Grade 4A. Local Drum Major Lauren McKeown Derryclavin Pipe Band will represent Fermanagh in the junior Drum Major section. Local Fermanagh man David Brownlee will be one of the judges at the championships.
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26-May-11 Little Castle Playgroup
Still places available for school year 2011/2012 at little castle playgroup lisnaskea. This applies to fully funded PEAGS places as well as part time places for children aged 2 years and 9 months. We operate Monday to Friday inclusive from 9.15am to 12.15pm
For more information contact; Teresa McGahey on 028677 22512 or info@littlecastles.co.uk
Website: www.littlecastle.co.uk
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26-May-11 Fundraiser with a difference
A singles weekend, with a difference. Activities, team games, prizes and plenty of craic, at the Share Holiday Village, Fermanagh, later this year.
Please forward to family and friends, facebook friends and anyone you think may be interested in our latest fund-raising event.
Check out www.loveonthelough.com.
Also on facebook and twitter, just search for the name loveonthelough.
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26-May-11 FAST Rural Transport
Have you considered volunteering?
Do you have a few hours a week to spare?
Would you like to give back to your community?
Want to make a real difference in peoples lives?
Volunteer opportunities available through FAST Rural Transport. For further information contact FAST Rural Transport, Unit 2 Tullynagarn, Lisnarick Road, Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh BT94 1EY
Tel: 02868628484 e-mail: fast@communitytransport-ni.com
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24-May-11 Irvinestown Summer Scheme
The Arc Summer Scheme will commence on Monday 4th July and continue until Friday 12th August. Registration will take place on Saturday 25th June from 11am until 1pm
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16-May-11 THE FEIS AT 50
A meeting beld by those helping to organise the 50th Anniversary of the rivival of the Fermanagh Feis was held recently and it produced wome wonderful Feis memorabilia which is sure to delight those with fond memories of the FEIS and intrigue those looking to learn about the FEIS past.
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16-May-11 YFCs in Fermanagh Best in Ulster
Are the Young Farmers Clubs in the Fermanagh Area truly outstanding in their own field??
Fir the first time in its 82 year history the YFCU is challenging its members to prove they are the best through a new province wide competition.
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27-Apr-11 Baby Cafe
Is a post natal drop in clinic where the Sure Start Health Visitor is on hand for any information or worries you may have. It also gives you a chance to get your baby weighted and meet other parents and babies!!
This programme will be every Monday 10am-11.00am in Newtownbutler Courthouse.
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27-Apr-11 STAY AND PLAY
Every Thursday 10.30-12 noon Newtownbutler Courthouse.
This is an excellent opportunity for kids and parents to mix with others and enjoy a wide variety of different play opportunities within a safe environment. Contact any of the Sure Start Team on 028677 38063
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27-Apr-11 HYPNOBIRTHING
HYPNOBIRTHING is a complete birth education programme that teaches simple but specific self hypnosis, relaxation and breathing techniques for a more relaxing birth. This will be a 4 week programme for antenatal parents in Newtownbutler Old Courthouse from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Please note that you must be registered with Sure Start to sttend the session, for more enquiries or to book your place please contact Patricia 028677 38063
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27-Apr-11 Infant Massage
INFANT MASSAGE TICKLE TUMMY TIME
Commencing Monday 9th May for 4 weeks in Roslea Carn Court from 1pm -2pm. Please note you must be registered with Sure Start to sttend the session, for more enquiries or to book your place please contact a member of staff on 028677 38063
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27-Apr-11 Charity Commisson new powers
The Charity Commission for NI (CCNI) has now been granted its powers of regulation, investigation and enforcement via the third commencement order to the charities act. All NI Charities recognised by HMRC as of 18th February 2011 are now offically answerable to the new regulator, CCBI under a transitional provison order. For a full explanation of the range and scope of its powers visit www.charitycommionni.org.uk/RSS/More_News/Introduction_Regulation.aspx
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27-Apr-11 Community Tree Planting Packs
Community Groups in Northern Ireland have a chance to transform their local landscape with the gift of trees. The unmissable offer comes from the Woodland Trusts 'More Trees, More Good' campaign. The free tree packs are already proving popular, and this month sees over 870 groups throughout the UK including 19 in Northern Ireland, receiving and planting their saplings.
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27-Apr-11 LIFE START
Lifestart is a home programme for parents with children aged birth to 5 years. Lifestart offers families a monthly child development programme which is delivered in their own homes by trained family visitors. If you are interested in the Lifestart Programme and are from the Newtownbutler area please contact Lynn on 02867738063.
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19-Apr-11 Spirit Of Northern Ireland Award
Specsavers has launched the search for Northern Ireland’s unsung heroes.
This search will give recognition to those whose good deeds have previously gone mostly unnoticed. Specsavers is looking for ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to help others – people whose uplifting stories of selfless acts will touch the hearts of all who read them. Whether it is for demonstrating a spirit of compassion, neighbourliness, charity, enterprise, courage or devotion, all nominations are welcome
We know there are people connected to your organisation that are doing extraordinary things and we want to hear their stories. Could you circulate the attached information to your members, encouraging them to nominate their unsung heroes at their local Specsavers store. In addition, the winner of the overall Spirit of Northern Ireland Award will receive a fantastic prize to help thank them for all they have given to others. All those to submit nominations will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a £150 eye care voucher and a VIP meet and greet night at the awards, courtesy of Specsavers. The deadline is the 1st May so get writing.
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11-Mar-11 Decision Day Approaches!
An independent review, which may hold the key to the future of Positive Futures’ Lakeland Families Service in Fermanagh, has been completed.
The results were presented at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen at midday on Friday 11 March at an event hosted by Positive Futures.
The Service, which supports children and young people with a learning disability and their families, was due to close in September 2010, when current funding ceased.
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08-Mar-11 Charity Commission announcement
The Charity Commission announces new powers for investigation, compliance, enforcement and scrutiny.
Following the recent announcement that the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) has introduced new charity regulation to Northern Ireland, The Fermanagh Trust has organised a free seminar for charities and their members to learn about the implications of this work.
The move allows CCNI to begin its investigatory, compliance, enforcement and regulatory scrutiny of all charities currently registered with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for tax purposes, and will begin the regulators efforts to increase public trust and confidence in charities. Details, including the names of more than 6000 organizations to which these powers apply, will be published on a new list via the CCNI website. If you lead a charity operating in Northern Ireland and registered with HMRC, then these new powers can apply to your organization.
Alex Attwood, Minister for Social Development said,
“The legislation my Department has made will mean CCNI can begin scrutiny and regulation of a large part of Northern Ireland’s charitable sector. It is a transitional measure to allow the Commission to begin regulation and investigations of charities registered with HMRC.’’
Up until now, the governance and practices of charities have been overseen by central government. As a result there has been no formal registration and only limited provision for investigation and enforcement of the law through the PSNI.
The seminar which is being held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 5th April in Fermanagh House will focus on the new rules and regulations, has been organised by The Fermanagh Trust in partnership with the Charity Commission and the Developing Governance Group. The session will also focus on the importance of good governance within charities. Places are limited, if you would like to attend please register with the Fermanagh Trust on 028 66 320 210 or via info@fermanaghtrust.org
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03-Mar-11 Schools join together
Schools join together.
Following the formation of a new committee 12 months ago to organise a truly cross community St. Patrick’s day event in Enniskillen the groups plans are to come to a positive conclusion with the support of schools in Fermanagh.
A year on and the committee has enlisted the help and support of local schools and others, to produce a programme of events that would do justice to the memory of any patron saint.
Preparations are already well under way and this week nine year old Chelsea McCullagh, from Jones Memorial Primary School, won a competition to design a St. Patricks Day flag, especially for the big event.
Schools participating in the Enniskillen Shared Educations Partnership were invited to come up with a design that could replace the use of any contentious flags at this years parade and Chelsea’s vision was the judges’ unanimous choice.
Following the presentation of an Art Set, sponsored by Ken Ramsey, Chelsea explained “ I have designed my St. Patricks flag based around the ‘forget-me-not’ flower. Its name represents the need to remember and respect those around us and the green background represents our lovely country. It is enclosed in a circle which speaks of unit and is separated only by the Yin and Yang which represents wholeness and balance – both are needed in our people and our land.
Around 3000 flags bearing Chelsea’s design will be given out free to spectators at the St. Patricks Day Parade.
The saint himself will arrive by the Share Centre’s Viking long boat. The Vikings weren’t historically on good terms with Christians so this will be something of a miracle in itself!
Final preparations are under way for the big day and the organizers are delighted by the support received from across Fermanagh.
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03-Mar-11 Children visit Townhall
Chairman gets grilling from Primary pupils!
Fermanagh District Council Chairman, Councillor Stephen Huggett faced some of the most intriguing and demanding questions in his political career as he sat in the Council Chamber last week. His “fellow councilors” were pupils from two primary schools.
The pupils from Ballinmallard Primary School and St. Columban’s Primary School Belcoo, were taking part in the Shared Education Project run by the Fermanagh Trust.
This year the schools are looking at the theme of government, and their visit to Enniskillen Townhall on Thursday gave them an opportunity to understand how the council works and they took the seats in the Council Chamber normally occupied by the 23 councillors from all over Fermanagh.
Because the classes involved were so big, they had to split the visits over two weeks. Some of the P5s went to the Lakeland Forum one week while the remainder went to the Townhall and vice-versa.
The Townhall Superintendent, Frankie Roofe, was the school’s guide for the day and there was much excitement as the children clambered for the seats in the Council Chamber where they tried on their headsets.
Councillor Huggett took questions from the children and further offered them the opportunity to send in written questions and said he would reply to them.
The schools are now planning a trip to Stormont to learn more about the work of the MLAs.
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21-Feb-11 Free Seminar
Are you involved in a Charity?
There will be a free seminar on New Charity Regulations and Working Towards Good Governance.
In Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen.
From 7.30pm-9.30pm on Tuesday 5th April 2011.
Registration and refreshments at 7.15pm.
The Fermanagh Trust in association with the Developing Governance Group and the Charity Commission invite you to a free seminar focussing on the new rules and regulations that will come into being from the Charities Act.
This session will also focus on the importance of good governance within charities, and will outline the key principles of the Code of Good Governance and the new Governance Health Check which have been developed to help and support committees of all sizes to improve their governance. In addition, the seminar will also demonstrate how organisations can use the DIY Committee Guide website to help implement the Code of Good Governance.
Please note that places are limited.
If you would like to attend please register with the Fermanagh Trust on 028 66320210 or info@fermanaghtrust.org
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17-Feb-11 Warm Homes Scheme
The Warm Homes Scheme is funded by the Department for Social Development and administered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. The Scheme is open to home owners and private tenants who are in receipt of a specified qualifying benefit. Under the scheme you could receive a range of insulation measures : Cavity Wall Insulation, Loft Insulation, Hot Water Cylinder jacket and energy advice. In addition, heating measures are available to eligible householders who currently have Economy 7, Solid Fuel, Bottles Gas/LPG or no heating system atall. Qualifying benefits include: Income Support, Income Related Employment Support Allowance, Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Housing Benfit. To find out if you qualify or to apply to the Scheme please call 0800 9880559 or visit www.warm-homes.com
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16-Feb-11 Award in Community Development!
Are you involved in your local rural community?
Do you want to develop skills & knowledge whilst
attaining an accredited qualification?
Would you like an opportunity to meet and share
experiences with other community activists?
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16-Feb-11 Fermanagh Good Relations survey
Fermanagh District Council invites submission to Goods Relations Strategy. Fermanagh District Council operates a Good Relations Programme, funded by the Community Relations Unit in the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Part of this Programme involves consulting with local communities and key stakeholders to ensure that future good relations plans reflect the needs of the District.
Blu Zebra to conduct and independent External Audit of Good Relations in the District to assist in the development of the new Good Relations Strategy and Action Plan. Surveys should be completed on line using either of the direct links below by Monday 28th February 2011.
The survey is completely confidential. The replies do not go to Council and no one from Council, or even the organisation independent of Council who is carrying out the audit – Blu Zebra – will see individual replies. See the full confidentiality statement at the start of the survey.
Click on the link below to start OR type the URL below into your internet browser and it will take you DIRECTLY to the survey.
www.bluzebra.co.uk/fermanaghGRsurvey
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09-Feb-11 Training in Smoking Cessation
Brieft Intervention Training in Smoking Cessation.
Aim : to help inviduals increase their effectiveness in providing brief support to people who want to stop smoking.
Topics covered:
* Reasons why people smoke
* Process of stopping smoke
* Health benefits gained by stopping smoking
* Aids to cessation
* Smoking epidemic
Time : One and a half hours
Cost FREE
Certificate of attendance will be provided
Contact
Sonya Slevin - Workplace Smoking Cessation Officer
Western Group Environmental Health Service, Lisnamallard House, Old Mountfield Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT70 7EG
Tel: 028 8224 5321 ext 250
Mobile : 07884 232 939
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31-Jan-11 Wider Horizons 2011 Programme
Interested in gaining new qualifications? Re-skill/
re-training? Meeting new people? Join our Wider Horizons Programme!
The Wider Horizons Programme is managed by Tyrone Donegal Partnership and is aimed at 18 -28
year old unemployed people. The Programme is funded by International Fund for Ireland, FÁS and Department
of Employment and Learning.
It is designed to improve employment opportunities for young people, by providing training, Accredited
qualifications, work experience and personal development both at home and abroad.
The programme comprises of three phases:
Pre-Departure Phase
Home Based Training and Team Building including residentials in outdoor pursuit centres,
qualifications completed e.g. ECDL, First Aid, Health & Safety, Personal Development and many
more qualifications depending on which Programme you are on. (10-12 weeks)
Overseas Phase
Work experience in Spain/ USA/ Canada. This includes all expenses paid including flights,
Accommodation & social activities etc. (6-10 weeks)
Return Phase
CV Preparation, Job Search and Preparation for entry into Employment/ Further Education.
(4 weeks)
To be eligible for a Wider Horizons programme you must be in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance.
Whilst participating on the programme you will receive an additional training allowance and travel expenses
will be reimbursed.
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13-Jan-11 High Quality Training
In 2011, why not improve the way you manage your volunteers or learn more about how to work safely with children, young people and vulnerable adults?
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05-Jan-11 Spirit of Enniskillen Trust
The Spirit of Enniskillen Trust (SOE) is now open for applications for the 'Explore 2011' leadership programme from young people between the ages of 16-19 and resident in Northern Ireland. The final closing date for applications is Friday 14th January 2011.
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