Nottingham Community Network
Linking the voluntary sector and neighbourhood renewal
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One Nottingham funding
One Nottingham's Board made some important funding decisions last Friday, committing £9.6m for 2008/09. Individual projects will be receiving written confirmation of their position in the next few days - please wait to be contacted by your One Nottingham project officer. In the meantime, here is some more information.
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Money money money
A consultation event on the Council's medium term financial plan is your chance to hear from the deputy leader of the Council and their finance team about the Council's plan for spending their available resources. Come along and have your say. It's on Friday 8 February, 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Voluntary Action Centre on Mansfield Road.
Making LINks
Nottingham City Council is holding a meeting with voluntary and community groups, and anyone else interested in learning more about Local Involvement Networks (LINks). LINks enable voluntary organisations and health & social care users to influence how health and social care services are delivered in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire after April 2008. The meeting will be held at the Pakistan Community Centre on Woodborough Road on Wednesday 20 February at 10.00am. If you would like to attend, please email carole.worrall@nottinghamcity.gov.uk to book a place.
Celebrate in style
Chinese New Year falls on 7 February in the Western calendar, and it will be the year of the rat. Celebrate in style with school and community groups performing on a large outdoor stage, followed by a spectacular fireworks finale on Sunday 10 February. Tell me more!
Community railways
The Community Railways are looking for people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to attend a meeting about encouraging greater rail use by BME communities. This national conference on Thursday 1 May at the Nottingham Ice Arena will discuss things such as: perceived and actual barriers, understanding the needs of BME, forming and strengthening links with diverse users. Interested? Contact Chris Watson of Community Rail Partnership, Sleaford on 01529 309 372 or chris.watson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Playworks do the monster mash
Playworks are holding their annual general meeting on 20 February. Come along for a monster mash and meet others involved in play. Read the agenda and book your place using this form.
Your financial future
What is the outlook for funding and income generation for voluntary and community groups in Nottingham? This Change Management Service conference will bring together all key players with the aim of building a clearer picture of the financial future. Get this date in your diary - Tuesday 12 February 2008 at The Vine Community Centre, Bobbersmill. More information and booking your place. The deadline for booking has now been extended until Wednesday 6 February - there are places available, book today!
Sustain your neighbourhoods with NDC
The Neighbourhood Development Company (NDC) is looking for residents of Radford, Hyson Green and Forest Fields who are passionate about their neighbourhood and who have the enthusiasm to make a change for the sake of the environment. A training event on Wednesday 12 March will help community members to create solutions to local environmental issues and promote sustainability in their neighbourhoods. Places must be booked with Jeff Buck at NDC on 0115 964 8370 or jeff@ndcnottingham.org.uk. Here's the flier.
Awareness training
Pink Triangle Training are now taking bookings for their Basic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Training on Thursday 28 February at Voluntary Action Leicester. Use this booking form to secure your place.
Red Cross recruitment
Volunteer and work with young people with the British Red Cross. Motivate, inspire and encourage young people - you can make the difference! Find out how.
Jobs
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