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The Living & Learning Together project assists The Antrim Learning Together event in Parkhall College 14th Feb. 2014 (10/03/2014)
Over 100 teachers from schools in Antrim joined local family support professionals to consider the emotional health and wellbeing of local children and young people at the Antrim Learning Together event held in Parkhall Junior School Antrim on 14 February 2014. The purpose of this event, organised jointly by Antrim Learning Together Partnership, the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP), the Antrim Locality Planning Group and the Living & Learning together project was to raise awareness among teaching staff about the range of issues that can affect young people today and how teachers can offer support within the school environment.
Welcoming them to the event, Mr George Beattie, Principal of Parkhall Integrated College and Chair of Antrim Learning Together Partnership quoted a recent Confederation of Business and Industry report which identified emotional health and wellbeing as the top indicator for future success in children and young people.
Councillor Mervyn Rea, Chair of the CYPSP Antrim Locality Planning Group stressed the 'importance of organisations working together to support our children and young people who face a growing number of issues in today's world.'
Speakers included Conor McCafferty from Zest who drew on his work with young people who self-harm to provide information about emotional wellbeing. He highlighted the key role teachers can play in seeing the signs and helping children and young people access the services they need. Conor's second talk focused on the impact of alcohol on young people. Billy McMillan and Louise Devlin from Barnardo's described the impact on children and young people when parents misuse alcohol and drugs. The impact of domestic abuse on children and young people was described by Clare Allen and Laura Dillon from Women's Aid.
At the event representatives from family support services were on hand to provide information about services available in the local area. Teachers were also encouraged to look after their own mental and emotional wellbeing with demonstrations of techniques including complimentary therapies and meditation skills.
Christmas get together at Antrim Old Court House (11/12/2013)
The Living and Learning Together project has held a Christmas get together in Antrim Old Courthouse on Wednesday 4th December, participants from the courses and activities that the project runs across the Antrim Council area were invited to a Christmas event. Those who had taken part in classes were given the opportunity to speak and tell their story of why they got involved in order to encourage those that attended to take advantage of the free courses on offer.
Trevor Neilands Director of the Northern Regional College welcomed all those who attended and gave an overview of how the project has provided courses / activities for over 20000 participants.
Marie Donaghy Project Manager discussed the great partnership the project has with Antrim Library, where we regularly run beginners Computers classes and Beginners painting, both to commence again in January 2014.
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion. The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
For further information on the event please see the project website:
http://livingandlearningtogether.org or contact;
Marie Donaghy, Project Manager
Big Lottery Live & Learn Project
Northern Regional College
Room G20
22 Moneymore Road
Tel: 02879 395237, Mobile: 07899915708
Email: email@example.com
Arts Council - Arts and Older People Programme (04/11/2013)
The Arts & Older People Programme 2013 – 2016 aims to strengthen the voice of older people and promote positive mental health and emotional well-being through the arts.
For further information [download] the flyer.
Community Change Conference and AGM (25/10/2013)
Community Change Conference and AGM
7th November 2013 - 9.45am - 1.00pm, Clotworthy Arts Centre, Antrim.
For further information [download] the flyer.
Assembly Committee for Employment and Learning Visits Magherafelt Lottery Project (18/10/2013)
The success of the Living and Learning Together project at Magherafelt has attracted a visit from the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Employment and Learning.
The purpose of the visit was to see at first hand the benefits and opportunities the project has brought to the area and to view some of the free health and wellbeing activities, which have been set up, across Magherafelt and Antrim.
During their visit to Magherafelt, MLAs called into Kilronan School and Magherafelt Council offices and spoke to project participants. Northern Regional College (NRC) Principal/Chief Executive Trevor Neilands welcomed the Committee to the College, which is the lead partner in the project, and provided a succinct presentation on the project's successes and how it had engaged with over 2,000 learners to date.
Heather Boyd from St Lurach's informed the visitors how the project has enabled the young people from both sides of the community to come together in Maghera to participate in a dance programme. A watercolour painting was presented to the Committee by one group that had benefited from art classes. Each of the 10 students, who had participated in the class, produced a 'Pen & Wash' painting which was combined into one final art piece. NRC Lecturer Louise Lester said that "As a result of the project, these learners have gained new skills, grown in confidence and gained new friendships."
Inspector Christine Mills, PSNI and member of the steering committee, spoke about the success of the partnership working with youth groups across the Magherafelt area and highlighted the effectiveness of targeted resources on joint projects.
Following the Committee's visit to Magherafelt to see the Living and Learning Together project in action, the Deputy Chairperson of the Committee, Thomas Buchanan, said:
"During our visit, Committee Members saw at first hand some terrific examples of what can be achieved through partnership working, particularly in rural communities. This impressive project covers so many areas, from health, education and youth work to dance and art classes. It offers a range of activities and opportunities to young and old alike, bringing together people from all backgrounds. It is great to see how, taken together, the various strands of this project can have such a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Hopefully, the success of this project in the Magherafelt area will inspire others across Northern Ireland to look for opportunities for collaboration in their areas."
The Living and Learning Together programme is a five-year Big Lottery funded project and is committed to real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. The project is now in its final year of funding and groups/communities are encouraged to engage with what the project can provide.
Further information can be accessed at the project website at www.nrc.ac.uk/livingandlearningtogeher/ or by contacting Marie Donaghy, Project Manager, Big Lottery Live & Learning Together, Northern Regional College, 22 Moneymore Road. Magherafelt or by Email: email@example.com alternatively telephone 02879 395237.
Living and Learning Together the story so far........ (16/10/2013)
Hi All,
Please check out our short DVD that the project has created telling the story of the project so far and some of the courses that have been provided.
Also gives you a chance to see and hear from some of the participants and community groups throughout Antrim and Magherafelt.
Click on the link below and this will take you directly to it
Community Health Fair at Kilronan School Tuesday 1st October 1-4pm (26/09/2013)
Come along to find out about groups in the Magherafelt area who offer support for a wide range of health issues such as diabetes, stress, blood pressure, healthy eating, drug and alcohol dependency and more as well as information and support for carers.
At the event we will have:
- Healthy cooking demonstrations
- Information on local services
The event is a partnership based initiative in association with Kilronan School. The school wishes to support parents and the local population by promoting the services that are locally provided and to enable more information to be made available on what activities are in place across Magherafelt. The event is open to everyone.
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion. The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
Princes Trust Programme at Magherafelt (23/08/2013)
A Princes Trust Team Programme will be starting in Magherafelt Northern Regional College on 23rd September 2013. The 12 week programme is for 16-25 years olds who are not in education, employment or training, at risk of offending or are in/leaving care. The programme is full time with the outcome of a Level ½ Certificate in Employment, Team Work and Community Skills and 2 NOCN's (Drugs and Alcohol Awareness and Sexual Health and Contraception).
Over the 12 weeks the young people will plan and complete a number of activities chosen as a group, these include:
- Week residential
- Community Project
- Team Challenge
- Work placement
- Cv/Career building
- and a final presentation
Travel or child care costs will be reimbursed and if they are receiving Jobseekers this will not be affected. 80% of young people who take part in this programme have entered employment during/after completing the programme.
If you would like further information or have any young people who are interested in taking part, please feel free to contact Ryan McMullan Team Leader on 07716032165
Funding Annoucement (22/08/2013)
NORTHERN AREA: Communnity based promoting Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Small grants available (Districts: Moyle, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Larne, Coleraine, Magherafelt, Cookstown, Antrim, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council areas)
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has identified non-recurring funding to address the themes of Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm, Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being and have commissioned the following Community Networks to facilitate this process.
- North Antrim Community Network (covering Moyle, Ballymoney, Ballymena and Larne council areas);
- Causeway Rural and Urban Network (covering Coleraine council areas);
- Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network ( for Magherafelt and Cookstown council areas) and
- South Antrim Rural Network ( for Antrim, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus council areas)
As such the Networks are inviting community and voluntary sector organisations to apply for non-recurring awards to address the outlined themes.
Two types of awards are available under this scheme. Award one grants of up to £1000 and Award two grants of between £1,001 and to a maximum of £5,000 (this upper limit vary depending on area).
Applications will be assessed on the potential to improve health and wellbeing and on the ability to complete the work by the end of February 2014, including evaluation, by mid-March 2014.
Dates for applications are as follows:
- Tuesday 27th August 2013- open for applications
- Monday 30th September 2013- close for applications
Small Grant Scheme aims:
- Promote awareness of issues around mental health problems:
- Encourage communities to be pro-active in promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being, and tackle the contributing factors of self-harm and suicide.
- To build sustainable resilient communities through positive collaboration of organisations/groups.
- Promote innovative interventions/programmes that promote positive mental health and emotional well-being, and tackle the contributing factors of self-harm and suicide.
Applications also should promote protective factors and build resilience, including e.g. early intervention, emotional wellbeing awareness work, increasing the capactity for self-help and measures to improve quality of life.
For further information, guidance and examples of evidence based practice, along with support to develop a relevant programme, contact:
- North Antrim Community Network, Tel: 028 2177 2100
- Causeway Rural and Urban Network, Tel: 028 7034 4934
- Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network, Tel: 028 8773 8845
- South Antrim Community Network, Tel: 028 9447 8645
Upcoming Events (22/08/2013)
Kilronan School Health Fair Tuesday 1st October
General Autism training, Magherafelt Youth Centre, 18th September
Social skills training, Magherafelt Youth Centre, 25th September
Behavioural Management, Magherafelt Youth Centre, 2nd October
These sessions are provided in association with Peat Ni and booking is required
First Aid Training 8th October at Northern Regional College
What funding is available to groups -8th October 7.00-9.00pm, Venue: Northern Regional College
Struggling to find funding appropriate for your group or project idea? This is your opportunity to discuss ideas and options and receive help in identifying income specific funding sources.
Fundraising- 22nd October 7.00-9.00pm Venue: Northern Regional College
The money your group needs can be raised in various ways. This workshop will provide support to enable you to understand the different fundraising options from grant-makers, the general public and from charity trading activities.
Recruiting new committee members- 5th November 7.00-9.00pm Venue: Northern Regional College
It can often be difficult to recruit new committee members. Hear about different ways to find those needed new members, the things to look for and what to do when you find them!
Funding Opportunity- Telecommunity Fund (04/07/2013)
The Telecommunity Fund was established with capital from BT, management and unions. It exists to support small locally based community projects run by or for teenagers, projects for people with disbilities and, in certain cases older people.
What will be funded:
- Grass roots projects run by and for teenagers
- Projects run by, and for, older people
- Grass roots projects for people with disabilities
- Applicants should be community based organisations
- Projects must be in deprived or disadvantaged areas
For more information visit www.communityfoundationni.org/Grants/Telecomminty-Fund or call 02890245927
The deadline for the 1st round of funding is Wednesday 21st August 2013 at 4pm. The deadline for the 2nd round of funding is Wednesday 30th October 2013 at 4pm.
Sported. (24/06/2013)
Sported. have distributed over £85,000 worth of grants in Northern Ireland in the past 10 months to groups using sport to make positive impact on the lives of young people aged 11-25.
In order to access our support groups must be members of sported. Becoming a Member of sported. is free and you can find about our member eligibility criteria and apply on line for membership at www.sported.org.uk
Sported is the leading UK sport for development charity- empowering community groups to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people through sport and providing a voice for the sport for development sector.
Having opened form membership in March 2012 we are now have over 170 members across Northern Ireland and these include sports clubs, community groups and youth groups. Local Northern Ireland member groups have already benefited from our grant funding, mentor support and capacity building training.
Groups interested in becoming Members must be working with young people aged 11-25 and use sport for development.
Sport for development outcomes include:
- Devloping the confidence, workplace and lifeskills of young people;
- Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour;
- Removing barriers to regular participation in sport marginalised groups
- Building strong communities
- Education in health and wellbeing.
Our skilled volunteer programme is now rolling out across Northern Ireland and we are now looking for volunteers throughout Northern Ireland. sported. Volunteers can support groups with a range of organisational development issues including: strategic planning; business planning; writing funding applications; finance and marketing.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member or volunteering opportunities with sported then visit: www.sported.org.uk or contact Brenda Kelly at email@example.com
Brighter futures Fund Grant Guidelines (14/05/2013)
The Women's Fund for Northern Ireland Brighter Futures Giving Circle was setup in 2012 by the steering committee of the Women's Fund NI in order to fill a gap in funding opportunities for individual women who require a small amount of financial aid to support them towards fulfilling their potential.
The Brighter Futures Giving Circle and Brighter Futures Fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.
In 2013/2014 the Circle will offer small grants (normally up to a maximum of £500) for individual women aged 18 or over, living in Northern Ireland who are striving to get into, or back into, employment.
Applicants must be affiliated to a constituted community/women's group and have the support of that organisation.
While not exclusive, the Fund welcomes applications that address the following:
- Personal development and confidence building
- Overcoming barriers to employment or training
- Making the first steps towards re-entering the workplace
Priority will be given to applicants living in deprived/disadvantaged areas.
Examples of the types of activities that may be supported
- Basic training support materials- books for example
- Interview training
- Mentoring
- Interview clothes (where need can be clearly demonstrated)
- Travel costs to access relevant training (public transport for up to six months)
- Childcare during employability training (up to six months)
- Access course
What we will not fund:
- Salaries
- Formal education fees
- Travel outside of NI
- Holidays/residentials
- Vechiles or related costs
- Equipment
- Parties and shopping trips
- Promotion of religion
Please note:
References will be sought and applicants may be required to demonstrate need for support. Successful grant recipients will be required to keep a record of expenditure including receipts. Grant recipients will be required to write a short report detailing how the grant helped them. Decisions on grants made by the Committee of the Women's Fund for NI are final. ANy canvassing for grants may lead to disqualification.
For further information or an application form, please contact Bryony Livesey:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tel: 028 9024 5927
Fax: 028 9032 9839
Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (28/03/2013)
Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
3rd, 10th and 17th June 2013 (must attend all three evenings)
At NRC Magherafelt
CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety
Who needs this qualification?
Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is
prepared, cooked and handled.
Why is this training important?
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the
health of consumers and ensure that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to
Learning outcomes
• Firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems,
techniques and procedures involved;
• Understanding of how to control food safety risks (personal hygiene, food
storage, cooking and handling);
• Confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers.
Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every three years.
Duration: 3 Monday evenings 6.30 - 9.30
Assessment: Multiple choice examination
Ofqual Accredited: Yes
Ofqual qualification reference:
Catering - 500/5476/4
Free Pre-Mediation coaching sessions available (06/03/2013)
Would you like to know more about how you could prepare to negotiate a future as separated parents to benefit your children.
Please send an expression of interest to:
or phone 02890243265 to learn more
Venue: Ballymena
Cost: Free
When: March (dates to be confirmed)
Note: Both ex-partners are not obliged to attend the same course.
FMNI (Family Mediation NI) acknowledges funding from CYPSP Northern Outcomes Group
Look After Yourself & Others (06/03/2013)
Look After Yourself & Others
Open to anyone living or working in the Magherafelt and Cookstown District
The Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown
Wednesday 13th March
9.30am - 1.30pm (A light lunch provided)
Cookstown and Magherafelt Volunteer Centre in partnership with key suicide prevention/ postvention services invite you to attend a half day event. The aim of the event is to provide training in suicide prevention & emotional resilience. The event will highlight Mental Health and Suicide Prevention services freely available in the Northern Area.
To confirm your place please contact Michele on:
028 7930 1862 or firstname.lastname@example.com
9.30 am Tea/Coffee & Registration
9.45 am Settling the Scene
10.00 am Emotional Resillience Workshop A
Conor Mc Cafferty – ZEST
Suicide Talk Workshop B
Aine Wallace
11.00 am Comfort Break
11.15 am Emotional Resillience Workshop
12.15 pm Showcasing local Services
NHSCT Bereavement Support
NEELB Young Mens Worker
Barnardos Children & Young People Bereaved by Suicid
Volunteer Centre
12.45 pm Closing Remarks & Evaluations
13.00 pm Lunch
Living and Learning Together Projects Success at Northern Ireland children and young people? participation awards (21/02/2013)
Living and Learning Together Projects Success at Northern Ireland children and young people's participation awards
TRANSLINK and the Patient and Client Council tonight lifted the Gold Award in their respective categories at the Children's Commissioner's 2012/13 Participation Awards.
Commissioner for Children and Young People, Patricia Lewsley-Mooney, announced the winners of her Participation Awards at the Stormont Hotel on Monday 18th February
The gold winners Translink, received their award for their yLink project in the 'Putting Young People to the Forefront' category, while the Patient and Client Council were presented with gold for their Young People's Priorities project in the 'Creating Space for Young People in Decision-Making' category.
"These awards are for government departments and public bodies who demonstrate they have involved children and young people in planning services and in the decisions that affect their lives," Mrs Lewsley - Mooney said.
"Members of my Awards Panel of young people have been central to the success of these awards, and from the beginning have shaped them and helped define what they represent"
The Silver awards went to Millquarter Primary School and Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Highly Commended awards were presented to Carrickfergus Children and Young People Strategic Partnership, Police Service NI (Strand Road), Northern Regional College and Sport NI.
"While it was very difficult to choose the winners from the many excellent entries, these eight organisations stood out for my Awards Panel and I. They demonstrated an outstanding commitment to involving children and young people, listening to them, and more importantly acting on their input."
The Commissioner praised the work of her Awards Panel of young people from across Northern Ireland who, over the past eight months, restructured the awards process based on their experiences last year and judged all entries to the awards.
Stephen Beattie, A NICCY Awards Panel member said "I congratulate all the winners of Participation Awards this evening for their ongoing work in involving children and young people in what they do."
"These organisations base their services on actual needs rather than presumed needs and create a more effective service adapted for children and young people.
- The list of winners as follows:
- Gold (Category 1) – Translink, yLink Project
- Gold (Category 2) – Patient and Client Council, Young People's Priorities in Health and Social Care
- Silver (Category 1) – Millquarter Primary School, School Council
- Silver (Category 2) – Southern Health and Social Care Trust, 16 Plus Leaving and After Care Website for the HSCNI
- Highly Commended (Category 1) – Carrickfergus Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership, Chill and Spill
- Highly Commended (Category 1) – Police Service of Northern Ireland (Strand Road), Street Talk
- Highly Commended (Category 2) – Northern Regional College, Living And Learning Together
- Highly Commended (Category 2) - Sport NI, Activ8 Programme and Web
- Resource
This year applications were invited under two categories:
Category 1 'Putting young people at the forefront' - This category was for projects which were set up by organisations who specifically aim to include children and young people in decisions directly affecting them.
Category 2 'Creating space for young people in decision making' - was designed for projects working directly with young people but in this category young people were involved in wider decision making
Making a Change Programme and development of Health Champion (14/02/2013)
A new 'Health Champion' initiative within the Mid Ulster area.
Are you interested in helping to put health and well-being higher on the agenda in your group, community or workplace? If yes, here is a DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
The Mid Ulster Cluster Joint Working Arrangements group is offering a new programme which aims to support local people in their communities, volunteers and employees in local workplaces to become more aware of small steps that they can take to help to improve health and well-being- for themselves. for their friends and neighbours, their customers or service users or even their work colleagues.
The programme will bring interested individuals together to explore the possible role of Health Champions in communities,groups and workplaces in the Cookstown, Dungannon & South Tyrone and Magherafelt Council areas. It will build on participants' prior experiences and includes an accredited element as well as a supporting non-accredited Health Champion module. While the programme is open to anyone with an interest, the initial emphasis will be on supporting new Health Champion roles in communities, groups and organisations that often come into contact with people who are unemployed or who are not in work. However, you do not have to be unemployed yourself to take part in the programme.
The programme is open to anyone living or working in the Cookstown, Dungannon or Magherafelt Council areas.
The accredited part of the programme will be deliver in two locations in March 2013. This is the one-day Understanding Health Improvement course from the Royal Society for Public Health.
The same course will be held twice as follows (you only need attend on one of these days):
Cookstown Leisure Centre on Thursday 14th March 2013 from 9.30am to 5.00pm
Magherafelt District Council offices on Wednesday 20th March 2013 9.30am to 5.00pm
To find out more, register your initial interest in the 'Health Champion' programme and book a place on the Understanding Health Improvement course, please contact Therese Kelly, Cookstown District Council on 028 86762205 or via email at email@example.com
The Mid Ulster Cluster Joint Working Arrangements group comprises the following partners:
- Cookstown District Council
- Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council
- Magherafelt District Council
- Northern Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Health Agency
- Southern Health & Social Care Trust
Free Classes in The Lurach Centre (22/01/2013)
The project is working in partnership with The Lurach Centre Maghera in providing free courses to Easter.
We have a timetable of classes setup please see below or check out The Lurach Centre facebook page
Days of week | Time | ||
Monday | Painting Mary T Gribben 21st Jan - 11th March 10.00-12.00 St Lurachs, Maghera | ||
Tuesday | Soft furnishings Anna Margaret Jamison 22nd Jan - 19th March 10.30-12.30 St Lurachs, Maghera | ||
Wednesday | |||
Thursday | Healthy eating Brenda Scullion 24th Jan - 21st March 10.30-12.30 St Lurachs, Maghera | ||
Friday | Yoga Phena Quinn 25th Jan -22nd Mar 10.00-11.30 VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED | Basic Food Hygiene Vivien Carson 1st - 15th feb 10.00-1.00 St Lurachs, Maghera | Martial Arts Darren Dougan 25th Jan - 22nd March 6.00pm-7.00pm St Lurachs, Maghera |
Santander Foundation Launches Community Plus Fund (25/10/2012)
The Santander Foundation has launched a new £1.23 million fund.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to help with specific costs, such as the cost of salaries, equipment or materials, for projects that directly benefit disadvantaged people within the UK.
The scheme is open to small local UK registered charities. National charities can also apply for local projects.
Nomination forms may be submitted at any time. For further information go to
'Do you look after someone'- Taster sessions for Carers across the Northern Trust (10/10/2012)
The Living and Learning Together projeect in association with Northern Health and Social Care Trust is able to offer a number of taster sessions specifically aimed at those in a caring role, 'whether you look after your spouse who is frail or disabled, your parent or a child with additional needs , this session is for you. Anne Cummings the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Carers co-ordinator adds
'This is a great opportunityfor family carers to take a break from their caring role, to try something new that they may find relaxing, and to meet other family carers. The day will also be an opportunity to learn more about support for family carers in the Antrim area'
The session will take place in Farrenshane House, 1 Ballygore Road, Rathenraw, Antrim on Friday 9th November between 10.30 and 1.30pm, it is an opportunity to call in and try out a new activity.
A range of tutors will be in attendance throughout the day and you can try the followinf activities for free:
- Art- Acrylic painting
- Healthy Eating
- Yoga/Tai Chi
For additional information on the project or to confirm attendance at the event please contact:
Marie Donaghy, Project Manager
Tel:02879395237 or by email: email@example.com
FREE Beginners Computer Course at St Lurachs Hall Maghera (01/10/2012)
The Project is continuing its partnership with St Lurachs Parish in Maghera and has planned a number of courses commencing in September/October 2012.
A beginners painting class will commence with members of the FACE project led by Heather Boyd. This will be an intergenerational programme where youth and adults will learn side by side. The course tutor is local artist Mary Gribben. Mary will begin the course by looking at the colour wheel and will encourage participants to develop their learning utilising acrylic paint which for beginners is one of the easiest mediums to try.
A beginners Computer course is also planned to commence at the start of October. This is aimed at those who are interested in learning the Basics and the course will give an overview of the main parts of a computer and introduce you to how to use the internet, email and perhaps even try a bit of online shopping.
Course Content will include:
Getting Started: The basics of a computer system; understanding the desktop, and icons; using the mouse.
Word and the keyboard: An introduction to using the keyboard, typing a letter and simple tools of Word; also covers some of the basics of saving and organising your work.
The Internet: An introduction to 'the Web'; how websites work and how to search and use 'the net' effectively.
Email: The course will enable you to get you up and running with e-mail; how to get an address and basics of sending and receiving messages.
To enrol for the course, which will take place during the daytime in St Lurachs church hall please contact Sinead Brady 02879395245
SAFE TALK Roadshow in the Mid-Ulster Area (18/09/2012)
The Northern Area Suicide Prevention Development Officers are co-ordinating a SAFE TALK Roadshow which will be facilitated by Dare to Stretch and funded by the Public Health Agency, Protect Life Strategy, Northern Area.
This Roadshow will involve ten safe talk sessions in the Northern Ares delivered to people who are interested in building upon their skills in suicide prevention.
Click here to download the poster for further information.
Our Town - A Youth Diversity project in Magherafelt (10/09/2012)
inspire - create - fun
starting from 29th September 2012
Calling all 14 to 18 year olds from Magherafelt Town.
Click here to download the poster for further information.
Men's Shed at Antrim (03/09/2012)
Every Thursday from 10.00am-2.00pm
The Men's Shed
23d Ballymena Road
Location of the Men's Shed-
From Antrim Chapel corner roundabout on the right behind Maxol Fuel Station. Enter through gates beside car wash between Maxol Station and Adam Erwin car sales, proceed towards rear of yard then to the right....Shed straight ahead.
Men's Shed is for any men who need meanigful activity in their life. It may be helpful for men who are unemployed, redundant or retired but finding that life without work brings boredom and depression. It may also benefit men who live with illness or disability, or who are going through rehabilitation following illness or men who are feeling isolated and need some opportunity for socialinclusion and to utilise individual skills and interests.
This is a voluntary opportunity and men can make their own choice on their involvement in terms of time and activity. Places may be limited for the first few months and will be allocated on first come first served basis. A waiting list may be formed if necessary.
While some particular activities will be made available as a starting point, it is hoped that the future various activities within the Men's Shed will develop from the particular skills or interests of the individuals attending. Further open days will be arranged in due course.
You are very welcome to come along and see if this project is for you.
Any enquiries and correspondence to Project Manager Kevin J. Keenan, contact details as below-
Ethiopian Schools Project. 3-5 New Street, Randalstown, BT41 3AF
Tel:02894479138 Mobile: 07544496000
Department for Regional Development (DRD) Apply for a 100 pound Transport Voucher (15/08/2012)
The Rural Transport Fund Scheme is administered by the Department for Regional Development (DRD) and is pleased to annouce the release of application packs for the voucher scheme in your area. The vouchers will cater for trips being made during the months of October, Novemeber & December 2012. The scheme allows groups to apply for a £100 voucher for one trip which they can use to subsidise part of their transport costs.
Applications are now open to groups in all rural areas and the closing date is 31st August 2012. To request an application pack contact 02890540620 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
PHA Northern area health improvement small grants- now open (24/07/2012)
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is working to improve the health and social wellbeing of people in the Northern area by inviting local community and voluntary sector organisations to apply for small grants of up to £10,000.
There are two small grants (£5,000 to £10,000) which promote healthy choices and build local communities.
These are:
- Health Improvement Small Grants- for work that tackles drug and alcohol issues across the Northern are including the impact of parental alcohol and drug misuse on children and yound people, often referred to as "hidden harm"; along with building sustainable communities through allotments and community gardens.
- Health Inequalities Small Grants- for work that improves health and wellbeing for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) people, Travellers and Minority Ethnic communities.
The deadline for applications is 12 September 2012 and the PHA particularly welcomes proposals that:
- Target the top 20% most disadvantaged Super Output Areas in the PHA's Northern area and
- Demonstrate community involvement.
Madeline Heaney, Head of Health and Social Wellbeing Imrovement (Northern area), PHA, said: "The Public Health Agency is committed to supporting local voluntary and community sector organisations in the Northern area, funding their work to improve the health and wellbeing of local people, helping them to make healthier choices and tackling inequalities through a range of programmes supporting disadvantaged and minortiy groups."
"As in previous years, we welcome applications that address local drug and alcohol issues, the effects of which reach far beyond the individual concerned, affecting families and communities.
"This year we are inviting applications to develop community gardens or allotments, as they are a recognised catalyst for encouraging healthy living, social interaction and a resource for growing local food.
"We are also keen to hear from organisations working with vulnerable and at-risk groups in the Northern area, as we know these are among the most disadvantaged communities in Northern Ireland, and have the poorest health outcomes."
For further information, application forms and guidance notes, including relevant criteria and conditions, contact Jayne McConaghie Tel: 028 2531 1192, Fax: 028 2531 1100, Textphone: 028 2531 1001, Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th September 2012 at 4.00pm
English for Speakers of other languages Classes (20/07/2012)
ESOL –English for speakers of other Languages classes in Randalstown Arches
A Pre-ESOL Beginner's Class started in April 2012 in The Arches, Randalstown, following on from the success of the Living and Learning Together Project's pre-ESOL Improvers class in Randalstown. Pre-ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is for people who have not attended any previous classes, or perhaps, who do not have the confidence to attend college. The class ran for 8 weeks with numbers averaging out at around 13. Participants learnt simple, everyday English phrases helping give them the confidence and motivation to progress further.
The course was attended regularly by mainly Lithuanian nationals but also included a few Hungarian and Polish nationals and a Ukrainian, all of mixed age groups. The tutor, Paula Robinson from the NRC encouraged the learners to use English as much as possible and the stronger learners were able to help and encourage their peers.
The course will recommence on Monday 24th September 2012 7pm to 9pm in the Arches Randalstown. To join please contact us at the project office.
Tai Chi courses in Antrim (20/07/2012)
Tai Chi Courses in Antrim
The Living and Learning Together Project has recently provided funding for St Comgall's senior citizens to take part in a beginners Tai Chi course based in Muckamore community centre in Antrim. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art, known as the moving meditation; it is a series of slow, controlled movements, developing strength, balance, posture, and calm. Tai Chi is practiced for health benefits to help relieve tension and stress and it emphasises complete relaxation. The activity is excellent for stretching, building up strength and energy, de-stressing and can be practiced at any age and physical ability.
There were over 15 participants taking part in the 8 week programme, which has been such a success the class will continue again in September 2012. On speaking to the participants in the group they felt that even though they were completing an exercise programme they found the activity very calming, relaxing and enjoyable. The group along with course tutor Margaret O'Hagan are now advocates of the health benefits of Tai Chi.
Please have a look at our timetable of activities planned for the Antrim area as updated on the project website: www.livingandlearningtogether.org
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion.
There are a wide range of activities that can be provided through the programme free of charge to the local community such as: healthy eating, stress management, fitness activities, and sports for young people.
The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
For Information on how to enrol for either course please contact:
Marie Donaghy, Big Lottery Live & Learn Project
Autism Training in Antrim October 2012 (20/07/2012)
Living & Learning Together Autism Courses October 2012 – Antrim Civic centre
The Living & Learning Together project is continuing its partnership with Peat NI in order to provide further training courses to support parents, carers, teachers of Autistic children. Peat NI's goal is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with Autism.
From past course evaluation forms we have focused in on the following training sessions, if you would like to reserve your place please contact us to complete an enrolment form.d adults with Autism
Course Title |
Location of training |
Date of Course |
Time |
Tutor |
Autism -How to deal with different aspects of behavior/ appropriate strategies |
Whinstone Suite Antrim civic centre |
01/10/2012 |
6.30-8.30 |
Nichola Booth |
Autism -difficulties and how to solve them |
Whinstone Suite Antrim civic centre |
08/10/2012 |
6.30-8.30 |
Nichola Booth |
Autism -Practical examples of coping with situations at home |
Whinstone Suite Antrim civic centre |
15/10/2012 |
6.30-8.30 |
Nichola Booth |
The three week training event will look at inappropriate/challenging behaviour and introduce appropriate strategies for effective behaviour management. Training will identify why behaviour occurs and how it can be changed when understanding the function of the behaviour. The trainer will be giving practical solutions to the most common behaviour issues when dealing with children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and introducing the delegates to the application of the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – a scientific method used to help people to learn. ABA comes from the science of learning and ABA methods have been used to support individuals with autism for several decades. These evenings will be relevant to both those in a professional and personal capacity for dealing with those living with Autism.
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in theMagherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion.
There are a wide range of activities that can be provided through the programme free of charge to the local community such as: healthy eating, stress management, fitness activities, and sports for young people.
The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
For further information on how to get involved contact Marie Donaghy at Northern Regional College. All courses available through the project will be promoted through the following website.
Antrim Library Beginners computer class (20/07/2012)
Free Beginners IT and art classes in Antrim Library
The Living & Learning Together project is carrying out Free Beginners IT and Art classes in Antrim Library, on Wednesday and Thursday mornings commencing at the end of September 2012.
Tutors will be working with the participants to enable them to grasp basic IT skills, incorporating introduction to the internet and online shopping.
Likewise with the painting class, the tutor will introduce students to acrylic paints and participants will learn about the colour wheel, and the relationships between primary colors, secondary colors, complementary colors, etc.
Course |
Location |
Day |
Date |
Time |
End date |
Beginners ICT |
Antrim library |
Wed |
19/09/2012 |
10.30-12.30 |
24/10/2012 |
Painting class |
Antrim library |
Thur |
04/10/2012 |
10.30 -12.30 |
29/11/12 |
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion.
All courses available through the project will be promoted through the following website.
There are a wide range of activities that can be provided through the programme free of charge to the local community such as: healthy eating, stress management, fitness activities, and sports for young people.
The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
Summer Scheme for Kids at St Pius X College Magherafelt (16/07/2012)
The Living and Learning Together project in partnership with St Pius X college has offered a summer scheme to children from across primary schools in the Magherafelt Council area. The school has been inundated with numbers attending with 150 children taking part, a range of activities take place, from dance, football, orienteering to games. The objectives of the sessions are to encourage the young people to be more active and to enjoy sampling new sports/ activities. Teachers in St Pius, Peter Young and Padraig O Kane have co ordinated the range of activities on offer and their enthusiasm has really made the summer scheme a fun activity for the kids. The summer scheme runs until Friday 13th July.
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion.
There are a wide range of activities that can be provided through the programme free of charge to the local community such as: healthy eating, stress management, fitness activities, and sports for young people.
The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
For further information on how to get involved contact Marie Donaghy at Northern Regional College.
NRC Autism Awareness Fair Saturday 28th April 2012 (19/06/2012)
The Living and Learning Together project in partnership with the committee of the National Autistic society Mid Ulster branch have held an Autism awareness fair on: Saturday 28th april, 11-1pm, in Magherafelt Parish Centre, King Street, Magherafelt.
The aim of the day was to support parents with Autistic chidren. Representatives from a range of organisations attended the event and provided information to parents:
- ASD Paediatric team Music Therapist
- Middletown Centre for Autism support DADS- Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
- Multi Agency Support Team Physiotherapists
- Autism NI Camphill Communities Trust
- Parenting NI National Autistic Society
- Magherafelt advice Centre Kilronan School
The event was aimed at assisting parents through the provision of information and knowledge to enable them to implement strategies to best assist their child/young person.
"Autism affects 20,000 people and their families throughout Northern Ireland and the recent passing of the Northern ireland Autism Bill in Stormont marks the condition's heightened position in terms of public acknowledgement," says Ms Donaghy. "The Living and Learning Together programme is part of NRC's initiative to broaden knowledge and information about issues which affect our daily lives and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most significant."
Frank Hewitt, Big Lottery Fund NI Chair, said: "The grants awarded from the Live and Learn programme mark a mjor investment by the Big Lottery Fund into creating partnerships to run innovative projects to boost the learning and health of people in Northern Ireland's most disadvantaged communities.
Northern Regional College's Living and Learning Together project will improve the education, health and well-being of disadvantaged people in the Magherafelt area."
'Lets Talk' (19/06/2012)
This is a five session programme designed to help parents feel more confident in discussing the subject of sexual health and relationships with their children.
The programme will give tips on:
How to answer awkward questions.
How to raise your child's self-esteem so that they feel confident to delay sexual relationsips or to say NO.
- How to communicate mor effectively with your children
For more information contact Pamela Armstrong on 028 9023 0212
Just Ask Programme (19/06/2012)
An innovative Northern Ireland wide FPA project which aims to improve the sexual health of people with learning disabilities.
Just Ask offers:
- Workshops for people with learning disabilities.
- One to one information and support sessions for people with learning disabilities.
- Workshops for family carers and support workers of people with learning disabilities.
- One to one information and support sessions for family carers and support workers of people with learning disabilities.
The Just Ask programme will cover topics such as:
- Who am I, What makes me, me?
- My likes and dislikes.
- Masculinity/Femininity.
- Relationships- What types of relationships are there?
- Touch- Appropriate and inappropriate.
- Growing up.
- Body parts/Body changes
- Public and Private places.
- Consent/Choice.
- Sexual Health/Awareness.
The format above can be changed to suit the individual group/s worked with and may cover all or some of the above.
Sessions can last from one hour to an hour and a half.
Each programme can be tailored to the group/individual needs and can be adopted at any point to continue to meet group/individual needs.
For further information, contactRoisin FlanaganFPA3rd Floor Ascot House24-31 Shaftsbury SquareBelfast BT2 7DBTelephone: 02890316115Email: email@example.com
Unveiling of Olympic Sculpture at Magherafelt Carnival (11/06/2012)
Trevor Neilands Chief executive/ Director of the Northern Regional College unveiled the tile art sculpture created by community groups and schools across Magherafelt. The sculpture gave local groups the opportunity to mark the Olympic Torches journey through Magherafelt. The sculpture will be located in the new Leisure centre in Magherafelt when it opens later this year. The creation of the sculpture was a joint venture with the Northern Regional Colleges art department, Magherafelt District Council and the Living & Learning Together project.
For further information on the work of the Living & Learning Together project you can contact:
Marie Donaghy, Project Manager, Northern Regional College, 22 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt
Tel: 02879 395237
Window Blind Cord Safety Campaign- 20th June 2012 (29/05/2012)
Child Safety Week
18th – 24th June 2012
Home Accident Prevention Magherafelt & District
Invites you to attend the launch of
Window Blind Cord
Safety Campaign
Wednesday 20th June 2012
11.00am – 12.00pm
Civic Room
Magherafelt District Council
50 Ballyronan Road
RSVP: email@example.com
on or before Wednesday 13th June 2012 or alternatively phone Joanne Robinson, Environmental Health Dept 02879397979.
We welcome requests for information stands, talks and content for newsletters on the topic of Window Blind Cord safety
Who we are!
Home Accident Prevention is a voluntary network that works locally in the community to raise awareness on home accidents to help prevent death and unintentional injuries. Home Accident Prevention Magherafelt & District is one of 22 such groups in existence throughout Northern Ireland. The local group consists of employer supported and traditional volunteers. E.g. NIHE, Social Workers, Environmental Health, Occupational Therapists etc
What we do!
The group works together with various partner organisations in an effort to fulfil the aims of the DHSSPS Home Accident Prevention Strategy and Action Plan for Northern Ireland. Through our yearly action plan we organise various campaigns, training and resources. These activities create awareness, education and consistent messages regarding the most prominent dangers in and around the home. Additionally the HAP group works in partnership with the Council and Health Visitors to provide practical support, information and equipment to vulnerable groups i.e. under 5's and over 65's.
Why do something!
Thousands of homes in Northern Ireland may contain a potentially lethal trap for children, especially those under the age of three. They can become entangled in the loop created by a blind or curtain cord and are often unable to call for help and lack the strength to get the cord away from their neck. Since 1999 at least 22 children have died as a result of blind cords. The Mid-Ulster Mail 3rd February 2011 ran an article on the heartbroken grandfather, Martin Regan from Bellaghy, calling for a ban on looped blind cords following the death of his grandson in Tralee last January. We have been working with Mr. Regan in an effort to raise awareness on this topic as the public is still very unaware of the dangers window blind cords and chains pose. The campaign was launched in Stormont and we wish to launch it locally in Magherafelt to inform the parents and grandparents in our community of these dangers.
What we plan to do!
- Launch HAP Week on 20th June 2012 from 11- 12pm at the Civic Room, Magherafelt District Council, Magherafelt.
- Martin Regan, grandfather of Dean Regan Russell from Tralee, will be the key note speaker at the event.
- We will show an excellent 15 minute dvd
- We will provide leaflets, posters and cleats
- We will hold two complimentary workshops (normal cost £150+vat each). One of these Blind Cord Safety workshops will be delivered to childminders in the area. The other will be offered to those that are in an ideal position to educate people in the community e.g. Day care providers, Health Visitors etc You will have the opportunity to enrol at the launch.
- We welcome requests for information stands, talks and content for newsletters.
Joanne Robinson
Home Safety Officer and Secretary HAP Magherafelt & District.
02879397979 / firstname.lastname@example.com
Living and Learning Together project assists local communities to create Olympic art work (29/05/2012)
The Living and Learning Together project has provided a number of workshops to local groups in order to generate ideas on creating Olympic themed tile designs that highlight the work of their groups. The groups have designed art work that will be imprinted onto ceramic tiles, the 56 tiles will be added to a sculpture as a piece of community art to commemorate the Olympic Torch arriving in Magherafelt on 7th June 2012.
A number of organisations have worked collaboratively on this project, Art department staff in the Northern Regional Colleges Magherafelt Campus, Magherafelt District Council, local schools across Magherafelt and community groups have all got involved in developing this idea and in seeing it come to fruition.
The sculpture will be unveiled at the Magherafelt District Councils carnival on the evening of the 6th June. The project has enabled local people to mark this unique occasion and get active in their communities designing a tile which represents their organisations role in the local community.
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion.
There are a wide range of activities that can be provided through the programme free of charge to the local community such as: healthy eating, stress management, fitness activities, and sports for young people.
The programme is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
For further information on how to get involved contact Marie Donaghy at Northern Regional College. All courses available through the project will be promoted through the following website.
Marie Donaghy Project Manager
Big Lottery Live & Learn Project
Northern Regional College
Room G20
22 Moneymore Road
Tel: 02879 395237 / Mobile: 07899915708 /
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Free Autism Training April / May 2012 Parkhall College Antrim (03/04/2012)
Free Autism training
Wed 18th April 6.30-8.30 What Autism/Aspergers is? -
Looking at the spectrum in detail, how a diagnosis can impact differently on each child, the impact on the family life.
Wed 25th April 6.30-8.30, Understanding Behaviour –
Why behaviour happens, what is maintaining behaviour, how our behaviour can impact on that of our children
Wed 2nd May 6.30-8.30, Socially appropriate Behaviour –
Methods to increase socially appropriate behaviour and methods to decrease challenging or inappropriate behaviour.
Wed 9th May 6.30-8.30, Behaviour Management –
Including how to manage challenging behaviour
The training will take place in Parkhall College, Senior school, Birch Hill Road, Antrim in the library.
Living and Learning Together is a 5 year Big Lottery funded programme assisting communities in the Magherafelt and Antrim area to Enhance and develop skills, to address health and wellbeing issues and to develop social inclusion. We are holding a series of workshops focusing on supporting parents / classroom assistants/ teachers in assisting young people with Autism.
Autism Awareness Fair
Magherafelt Parish Centre
45 King Street Magherafelt
The event has been organised in partnership with the National Autistic Society Mid Ulster Branch Support group. Representatives from across a range of organisations will be attending.
For additional Information please contact; Marie Donaghy, Big Lottery Live & Learn Project, Tel: 02879 395237 Mobile: 07899915708
Olympic Flame Visit to Magherafelt (03/04/2012)
Magherafelt Council Partner NRC Art & Design Students and Local Schools to Commemorate Olympic Flame Visit
Northern Regional College Art and Design students, at the Magherafelt Campus were given a unique opportunity to make their mark in history. Through the collaboration with Magherafelt District Council, local schools and community groups a sculpture has been produced which is aimed at celebrating and commemorating the forthcoming Olympic Flame visit to Magherafelt, an event which takes place on June the 7th.
The task required by the Council, was for a sculpture to be created that would take its inspiration from the current torch design by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. The design also had to incorporate a number of winning tile paintings from local schools and community groups, based on the Olympics/Olympic Flame visit to Magherafelt. The project was then taken forward by NRC Foundation Art and Design Student, Claire Donnelly. Claire who has secured a degree place at the University of Ulster for Product Design said, "I was delighted to be involved in this project, putting my skills to good use and that my sculptural design will be a part of this fantastic event. It will be something for all of us to remember". The production of the sculpture has been supported by the Big Lottery, Living and Learning Together Project through materials and lectures on tile painting. Marie Donaghy, NRC Project Manager for Living and Learning Together project stated that "We recognised the importance of this project to the local community and we were pleased that we could offer support to ensure that many local groups had the opportunity to become involved."
Darlene Hagan-Bezgin Senior Lecturer in Art and Design said," What an amazing and historic opportunity this provided for our students and for NRC to be involved with the local community, by producing a sculpture which is there for everyone. We very much welcomed this collaboration with Magherafelt District Council, local schools and the various community groups. We are extremely proud that our students are playing their part, in this historical event ".
Michael Browne, Magherafelt District Council said "We have been overwhelmed with the response both from the schools and community groups. We are delighted to be working with the Northern Regional Collage on this collaborative art project. The Council was very excited by the local art talent overall and the additional knowledge and skills NRC brings to the table, has been invaluable. We want to leave a legacy and collectively we feel this project will fulfil our aspirations."
The production of the sculpture will take place over this next two months and will be unveiled on the evening of the 6th of June as part of pre torch visit celebrations and carnival events. Anyone wishing further information please contact the Art and Design department Magherafelt Campus 028 7963 5223 or Magherafelt District Council on 02879 397979.
How to get involved in the Big Lunch (03/04/2012)
About The Big Lunch
The Big Lunch is a very simple idea from the Eden Project. The aim is to get as many people as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours in a simple act of community, friendship and fun.
Last year on Sunday 5th June the best part of two million people took part in 2012 The Big Lunch falls on the same weekend as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday 3rd June and as announced by Buckingham Palace The Big Jubilee Lunch will be a part of the main programme of events over the central weekend of the Diamond Jubilee. A record number of people are expected to take part. Why not be one of them!
A Big Lunch can be anything from a few neighbours getting together in the garden or on the street, to a full blown street party with food, music and decoration that quite literally stops the traffic.
Since starting in 2009, thousands of Big Lunches have taken place in all kinds of communities across the UK and the best part of a million people get involved each year.
For further information and to get an activity pack check out the website:
Film To Support Young People Coming Into Residential Care In NI (06/03/2012)
A short film entitled 'Our Time in Care' created by young people from the Northern Trusts Residential Care Units to help those entering into residential care, has had its premiere at an 'Oscar' themed event at the Old Courthouse Antrim.
The DVD is a joint initiative with the Northern Trust's PAL Project for young people in care, Living and Learning Together and the media department at NRC Ballymena.
In the 15 minute film young people who have experienced the residential care system share their stories and reflect on the questions they had, to help children who are just coming into residential care and their social workers. Seven young people over 13 years of age took part in the filming process, three were involved in the music and an additional four under 13's contributed art work.
Explaining the need for the film Claire Martin & John Finnigan, Project workers with Participation And Lifeskills (PAL) said:
"The aim of this project was to produce a young person friendly DVD and it has been young people led throughout. They felt that sharing their own experiences would better prepare some young people for their move into residential care. We're very proud of what they have achieved in the DVD, the new skills they have learned and how it has built on their confidence and self esteem. We would hope that this DVD can also be used as a training video to support new Social Workers coming into the Trust"
Project host Speaker Insight into Living with Autism (22/02/2012)
More than 600 parents, teachers and health professionals attended events at St Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt recently (Monday February 20) to hear Ros Blackburn give an insight into her life with autism. The events has been organised by Northern Regional College's Living and Learning Together Big Lottery funded project.
There continues to be a high demand for practical coping strategies, advice and support as Marie Donaghy, the Northern Regional College (NRC) Living & Learning Together project manager explained:
"Families, teachers and health professionals welcome the access we can provide to such internationally renowned speakers. Ros Blackburn (34) lectures nationally and internationally on facing her fears and tackling life's challenges. Professor Rita Jordan speaks with a wealth of experience in teaching and both creating and running professional development programmes in autism studies."
"Ros eloquently makes the case for high expectations for people with ASD linked with equally high levels of support. She introduces herself saying "I happen to be blessed with autism." and continues to inform and entertain while giving invaluable insights into her condition.
"As Ros explains: "I learnt to lie – the hardest thing of all for me. I am meticulous, but I have learnt to say 'Nice to meet you' even when I would really rather be trampolining!" Her coping strategies and advice on supporting children and adults with autism has been well received on previous visits to Northern Ireland with the Living and Learning Together Project."
The one day programme included a morning session, jointly organised by the Magherafelt Learning Partnership, for all staff from local schools including Kilronan School, St Pius X College, St Mary's Grammar School, Sperrin Integrated College and Magherafelt High School and professionals working with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The evening session was attended by health professionals and parents of children with ASD.


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Have you ever wished you had the same information as insurance companies have? Have you ever wanted to know how you measure up to your competitors? Have you ever sought information about how well you're doing on your key performance indicators (KPI) before the insurance company calls you?
The answers to those questions, and a new way of handling direct repair programs (DRP), were the subject of "Successfully Managing Your DRP Relationships," presented by Pete Tagliapietra of NuGen I.T.
What Tagliapietra demonstrated was a method of gathering information about competitors and using that information to get a better handle on your shop's standing with its DPR programs. "We want to create an awareness for the shops on how to measure themselves with each particular program. So instead of being reactive and defensive, we want show how to measure yourselves against an insurance company's KPIs," says Tagliapietra.
Using reporting tools that are available on-line, shops can see how they stack up in comparison to other shops in the area in individual DRP relationships. "Say, for example you have a relationship with a company like AIG, with this method you can not only measure yourself against the KPIs of AIG, but shops will be able to benchmark themselves against other shops that are in AIG's program," says Tagliapietra. "I can find how my metrics stack up against my competition."
That information can be used to track where a shop is performing well and where it is performing poorly in a particular DRP relationship. The information can also help a shop to understand which DRP is bringing them the greatest level of benefit. Shops can act on that information to improve its KPIs and to balance their DRPs to improve their revenues.
"What we want to do is to bring the shops to level of parity with the information insurance companies use to manage performance - and they've never been at that parity before," says Tagliapietra. In the past insurance companies knew everything about a shop, but the shop knew nothing about the insurance company. Giving shops the same information insurance companies have is what "Successfully Managing Your DRP Relationships" is all about, according to Tagliapietra.
The information that Tagliapietra suggests shops use to manage their DRPs, is available in two ways - through shop management system add-ons and through information sources like ADP, CCC and Mitchell.
The shop management enhancement helps shops to see what is affecting their KPIs. "When an insurance company looks at those numbers they see one line. The shop will now be able to go in and say 'We had this Lexus LX 470 here for three months and $35,000 and it hit the books this month, so of course it threw my severity off.' When you take that Lexus out with these tools your real severity was much lower," says Tagliapietra, giving one example of how the systems can help give shops more power in their DRP relationships.
The data on other shops available from the information providers, which Tagliapietra says is now becoming more affordable, is an important tool that shops can use to become more competitive as well as putting them in a stronger position in their dealings with insurers. By being able to measure where you stand on individual KPIs in comparison to other shops in your area you can improve your weak points and you can tell your DRP partners that you are one of the best shops in KPI area "A, B and C," putting you on more equal footing with the insurer.
"Managing your DRPs isn't taking your insurance adjustor to lunch. It's about proving yourself, managing yourself by the numbers, sharing those numbers with your insurance partners and proving that you are a top performer," says Tagliapietra.
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Because I'm tired of hearing about stupid rumors... HOUSTON -- Former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips was released from the hospital Saturday after undergoing triple bypass heart surgery more than a week ago. Phillips, 81, returned home to his horse ranch in Goliad, about 150 miles southwest of Houston. He underwent successful surgery July 8 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital after doctors discovered blockage in his arteries. They found no evidence of heart damage. Hospital officials on Saturday said Phillips was progressing on schedule and will participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program, which is a standard course of treatment. Phillips coached the Oilers from 1975-80 and became an icon in the city. He was responsible for drafting Earl Campbell in 1978. He was fired on New Year's Eve of 1980 after the Oilers lost a playoff game to the Oakland Raiders. He then coached the New Orleans Saints from 1981-85 before retiring.
Ya gotta love old Bum. And a funny story about him (sorta)...a year or so ago, when Wade was still head coach of whatever team he was coaching, the announcers were talking about how he's the "son of famous coach Bum Phillips." But close captioning said he was the son of coach "Bum Filth-Lips." Actually, kinda fitting. Interesting tidbit. Did anyone see the reality show "Forty Deuce?" It's a burlesque house in LA. Tracie Phillips--daughter of Wade, granddaughter of Bum--was one of the dancers they featured. You can see the blurb on her here http://www.bravotv.com/Forty_Deuce/Video/ (then click on Tracy).


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Antiques collector sets up museum to show traditional houses and furniture
Posted Mar 05th 2013, 12:00am by Lim Hui Sin
... Lim Hui Sin firstname.lastname@example.com An antiques dealer has set up a museum in Shanghai to display his collection of traditional buildings and furniture, writes Lim Hui Sin dwell Zhao Wenlong sees himself as a man with a mission, a guardian of cultural heritage. Which is how he came to convert a one-hectare site outside Shanghai into a showcase of antique furniture and traditional buildings ...
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A look inside the Liang Yi Museum
Posted Feb 18th 2014, 10:19am by Enid Tsui
... Enid Tsui email@example.com A private museum showcasing tycoon Peter Fung's personal collection of Chinese and European antiques accumulated over four decades opens its doors next week. ... for personal collections of antiques and paintings. Here in Hong Kong, such private museums are virtually unheard of, despite the city's rich tradition in contemporary connoisseurship. So ...
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Fine Art Asia fair a fine feast of exquisite design and antiques
Posted Oct 08th 2012, 12:00am by Charley Lanyon
... Charley Lanyon firstname.lastname@example.com Fine Art Asia fair a fine feast ofexquisite design and antiques Fine Art Asia, billed as Asia's leading international fine arts fair, closed ... There was no shortage of big names: Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso all made an appearance, alongside a wide and varied collection of Asian art and antiques, including a lovely Empress's dragon robe from ...
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A family history in antiques set up Andy Hei for role in Fine Art Asia fair
Posted Sep 30th 2012, 12:00am by Nicole Chabot
... Nicole Chabot Antique dealing is in the blood for Andy Hei,driving force behind the Fine Art Asia fair, writesNicole Chabot Lifetime of appreciation Andy Hei is where he is today because antiques are in his blood. In 1948, at the age of 15, his father began working as an apprentice in a relative's curio shop. Years later, in 1970, Hei senior left that job to set up an antique ...
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Style with David Roden, January 22, 2014
Posted Jan 22nd 2014, 05:36am by David Roden
... HK$9,620 for the set Where: Exclusivites, 1/F, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell Street, Central, tel: 2521 8626 What: Pair of French 19th century carved walnut chairs Why: These antique chairs ... jewellery shop cabinet Why: Display your treasures in this British India antique How much: HK$7,900 Where: Shambala,2/F, Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing Street, Ap Lei Chau, tel: 2552 2475 ...
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Pop-up stores Hong Kong's temporary retail solution
Posted Mar 29th 2013, 12:00am by Christopher Dewolf
... Davies and Tammy To decided Hong Kong needed more European antiques, they flew to Belgium and Britain to hunt for pieces they thought would appeal to buyers from Hong Kong and the mainland. "I like antiques and was frustrated I couldn't get them here," Davies says. "They add so much depth to the home." It wasn't hard to fill up a shipping container ...
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Film, Postcard: Berlin
Posted Feb 23rd 2014, 03:49pm by James Mottram
... of competition) starring English actor Sam Riley, it misfired more than an antique pistol. Pascal Chaumeil's dreary adaptation of Nick Hornby's tale of four suicide cases, A Long Way Down, ...
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Auctioneer hammers home the importance of arts education
Posted Feb 16th 2014, 06:47pm by Crystal Tai
... Lee. "He specialised in Korean antiques and ceramics, but also dealt heavily with Western artists such as Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Réné Magritte, and so on." ...
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Brain power still the genesis of scientific breakthroughs
Posted Feb 09th 2014, 02:56am by Tom Yam
... and Diophantus' on arithmetic and algebra around AD200, laid the foundations for scientific investigation. The power of the human mind is even more stunning in astronomy. Astronomers in antiquity could ...
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Radiant orchid sets the tone to liven up interiors
Posted Jan 22nd 2014, 04:34am by Peta Tomlinson
... and a bit more silver (but not chrome), antique mirrors, and elegant cut crystal." Tequila Kola trend-spotters predict Steampunk and Vintage Romance as the hot trends of 2014. Steampunk, explains managing director Geoff Fuller, is inspired by New York in the 1920s. He describes the look as "industrial chic"- seen in wood, metal, antiqued leather and industrial lighting ...
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Collapsible, Space-Saving Baby Gear Know When to Fold 'Em: 7 Collapsible Baby Items For Space-Starved Families by Rebecca M Gruber 10/13/11 0 Reactions 5 Shares Print 0 1 3 1 0 Try as we might, once baby arrives, our space is invaded by all of their necessities. Cribs, baths, swings, and highchair are all space-gobbling pieces that mama's buy to keep their lil ones comfortable and happy. But when not in use, the baby items can be space-eating giants that leave little room for mom and tot to play. Manufacturers have taken note of this phenomenon and are creating more products that collapse for easy storage when not in use. Take a look at seven such pieces designed to give families more space. Start Boon Naked (Price TBD) What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bloom showed up at the ABC Kids Expo with the latest addition to its line of brightly colored fun baby items — the Naked, a collapsible bathtub for infants and toddlers. The tub, which will be available by the end of the year, features two positions depending on the size of the child drain for quick drainage. 1 / 7 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 / 7 Little Helper Zooper To-Go What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 High chairs can be cumbersome and unweildy, but the Little Helper Zooper To-Go, which is only available in the UK, takes collapsible to whole new meaning. The chair's seat completely folds into its base, making it flat enough to fit under a table or into the trunk of a car. 3 / 7 Alma Mini Crib ($220) What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Baby doesn't always move right into a luxe room after birth. The Alma Mini Crib allows baby to fit into tight spots and completely folds down for storage when not in use. 4 / 7 Flexibath What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Flexibath took the world by storm when it hit the market a few years ago. The only hard plastic collapsible bathtub, it folds flat in a matter of seconds and comes in great colors, too! 6 / 7 Infantino Square Twist and Fold Activity Gym ($40) What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Most baby playmats fold up, but the Infantino Square Twist and Fold Activity Gym does so with a mere twist of its top, meaning there's no need to figure out where everything goes when closing it. 6 / 7 Ginsey Sesame Street Traveling Potty ($13) What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 When bathroom space is limited, many mamas don't want to leave their lil one's potty seat sitting out for everyone to see. The Ginsey Sesame Street Traveling Potty folds right up for easy storage under the sink, under the stroller, or in a diaper bag. 7 / 7 0 1 3 1 0 Read More CollapsibleKid GearBaby BathHighchairsEditor's Pick kid gear 133 Baby Products Not Even in Stores Yet! 1/18 16 Great Gifts to Fill Kids' Stockings 12/16/13 Critics Make Over Frozen's (Blond, Blue-Eyed) Disney Princesses 7/25/13 Boys Beach Basics For Your Summer Vacation 7/14/13 Fun in the Sun: Summer Getaway Essentials For Girls 7/12/13 Pool Toys That Make a Splash! 6/10/13 Link Love Mom forced to stop feeding baby homemade formula — BabyCenter Blog The easiest ways to save on organic food — The Stir A look inside Fergie's second baby shower — Celebrity Baby Scoop Danielle Jonas debuts her baby bump — People Moms & Babies 7 light and fresh recipes to take you through Summer — FitPregnancy Does where you live affect your risk for PPD? — The Bump Where to find the best deals on school supplies — Real Simple Now this is how you announce a pregnancy! — HuffPost Parents
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That very first, ethereal, five-part harmony was first heard sometime in the early 60s at 3701 W 119th Street in Hawthorne, about 5 miles from the Pacific. In that instant, Wilson brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis, cousin Mike Love, and high school pal Al Jardine – produced the sound that would remap the music world forever...
Their early hits merged Brian's fascination with 50s vocal acts like the Four Freshman, Carl's love for rock and roll, Mike's love for doo-wop and R&B, and Al Jardine's love of folk music, with Dennis' love for surfing, and the hot-rod culture that had sprung up around them on the California coast. When their voices became the sound of that scene, the notes traveled nationwide, then worldwide. Everybody went surfin' now, even if it was just on the top of a twin mattress.
When Pet Sounds became one of the greatest rock albums of all time, it was recorded at Western Recorders on Sunset Blvd. That iconic album cover with the Boys feeding an assortment of goats was shot at the San Diego Zoo.
And when Brian built that infamous sandbox in his living room for his piano, that living room was in Hollywood Hills, and the sand was California sand, to be sure.
Little wonder that the new Beach Boys Box Set (a six CD collection capping their 50th Anniversary) is called Made In California.
But just as the Beach Boys and their legacy were made in California, it's hard to argue with the notion that The Beach Boys also remade California.
In fact, it seems almost impossible to imagine California without them.
Their words, voices – all of those immortal songs: from teenage through this age – not only did they shape California in the minds of their millions of fans, but also in a very real sense: as great, timeless art like The Beach Boys' can do. What is Liverpool without The Beatles? Dublin without Joyce? The Delta without the Blues? California without the Beach Boys?
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For this project, you have the opportunity to bring The Beach Boys' California to life on film. Their new Box Set, Made in California includes a previously unreleased cut: "California Feelin'" – and you, Tongal-person, are just the person to make the video that brings it all back home.
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2006 MTV VMAs - T.I. (Single)
by T.I.
Sep 2006
Grand Hustle/Atlantic
Pulled from T.I.'s performance from 2006's VMAs, this captures the ATL's coronation as king of hip-hop. The thirty second snippet of "Shoulder Lean" serves as an appetizer for the majestic, anthemic "What You Know." Your skin tingles as the eager crowd shouts the chorus behind the song's swelling synths.


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About Terminal Server, Citrix, Delphi and other stuff
Delphi 2010 crashed when starting, it was clear that this was happening when opening the welcome page.
Just before the crash an error message "Message from webpage, displayNotification: Out of memory" was displayed.
This post on the Embarcadero Developer Network which was one of the first hits in Google showed that the solution was to clear Internet Explorer's Browsing History (Temporary Internet Files). This fixed it for me.
it didn't work for me.
what should I do?
I simply cleared all cookies, history, cache, and internet files for both IE and Firefox … that worked for me.
hope that helps
I suspect, that it depends on IE Updates and security rules.
Rename the folder
1. Close RAD-Studio
2. rename folder
c:\program files (x86) \embarcadero\BDS\7.0\welcomepage to …\welcomepage_wrong
3. Start RAD-Studio
now you got an error message that the default page is not found, but – I could start the IDE – that is enough for working.
Thanks for this tip.
I had the same problem, repaired Delphi2010′s installation but that changed nothing.
On W8 Pro, clearing IE10′s cache fixed it just as you said.
I had the same problem when installing "Delphi XE3″.
Even, delete it and install it again with the same result.
Finding this comment, I delete all history and cookies
from IE, and apparently now works fine.
Thank you!
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In The Spotlight
Teacher Earth Science Education Program
TESEP presents Professional Development Workshop 7 - 'Our Place in Space': Thursday 5th December 2013 at VSSEC.
In The Spotlight
VSSEC in China
VSSEC conducted a one day workshop for teachers at the Youth Science and Technology Centre of Xicheng, Beijing as part of the International Space Education Board (ISEB) Teacher Development Workshop.
In The Spotlight
As of the 14th October the VSSEC-NASA Australian Space Prize is open to Australian Honours and 4th year project submissions!