EMAIL BULLETIN – 18th May 2007
The Community Network for Manchester (CN4M) is part of the Manchester
Partnership (MP) that works specifically on behalf of voluntary and
community groups. CN4M is creating a more powerful voice for the voluntary
and community sectors in Manchester. For more information about the
Community Network for Manchester and to view contact details please visit
our website at www.cn4m.net
1.0 Network News
2.0 Training
3.0 Events
4.0 Information
5.0 Jobs
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1.0 Network News
1.1 Manchester Resident Association Members Meeting
Tuesday 22nd May 2007
Britannia Hotel Portland Street Manchester
11.00am till 1.00pm
Presentations
Transport - What are your views? - Stuart Murray
Police Complaints Commission - How does it work? - Elspeth Rogers
Mancunian Agreement - Dot Keller
Please come along and show your support, all welcome. Travel Expenses
reimbursed with valid receipt, Free Lunch provided.
2.0 Training
2.1 WEVH Training
Women's Electronic Village Hall (WEVH) actively improve the skills of women
in the Manchester area by providing targeted, flexible and cutting edge
training with a particular focus in Information & Communications
Technologies and multimedia.
Currently WEVH are funded by the LSC to provide free ICT training to women
staff/volunteers working within the Voluntary/Community Sector. These groups
must be providing skills for life training to disadvantaged groups.
For further details please visit
2.2 FREE Accredited Training for Volunteers from MANCAT
Do you or your staff volunteer on a regular basis? Would you like to gain a
nationally accredited qualification whilst volunteering?
If so, you may be interested to learn that MANCAT is currently offering NVQ
Level 2 training courses FREE of charge to local employers / voluntary
organisations. MANCAT is providing this training in a number of different
subject areas.
If you would like to discuss FREE training opportunities in more detail
please contact the Business Support Team on 0161 920 4466 or email
3.0 Events
3.1 BUPA Great Manchester Run
Date: 20 May 2007
Venue: Manchester City Centre
Now in its fifth year, Britain's premier 10km running event ranks as one of
the world's greatest road running competitions.
For further information visit:
3.2 Community Calls For Action Seminar
The North West Together We Can Network is holding a free Learning Exchange
Seminar on the Local Government White Paper initiative 'Community Calls for
Action'.
It will be held on Friday 25th May 12.30 -3.30 in Blackburn.
The seminar will include a case study provided by hosts Blackburn with
Darwen Borough Council, a guest speaker, structured round table discussion
and a networking lunch.
Councillors, CVS, council officers are all welcome.
To book a place please use the contact
North West Together We Can Network on
Office: 0161 234 3022 or Mobile: 07793 811214 or email
3.3 Manchester Neighbours' Day Grants
Manchester Neighbours' Day is taking place on Tuesday 29th May. The aim of
the event is to encourage neighbours to meet and get to know each other
better by arranging street parties, fun days or event that bring people
together.
For more information about the Manchester Neighbour's Day grants please
contact David Hilton on 0161 234 3016 or email
4.0 Information
4.1 ITV 1 Series on Social Issues fronted by Ann Widdecombe - want to share
your view?
ITV1 have commissioned a series of films on social issues fronted by the MP
Ann Widdecombe. The first of this series is looking into the current
problems of prostitution in light of the recent events at Ipswich. Every
city has different approaches to dealing with the prostitutes and so we are
travelling across the UK to explore the different methods of policing the
trade. Ann Widdecombe is going onto the street to talk with prostitutes,
speak to the support groups, police forces and MPs to find out what the
current situation is and what is being done.
But the programme also wants to explore all the issues around the sex trade
not just the politics and legalities that accompany it. Ann is very keen to
meet with people who are affected by areas where prostitution is present and
the problems that it brings to residents and businesses. We want to get a
very personal look at the whole issue from various view points and are
hoping to get together a collection of residents to speak with Ann.
The aim of the programme is to discover the arguments for and against
legalised prostitution and try to determine what the best solution is for
the future for everybody.
Please contact Rachael Ingram from Granada Television on 0161 827 2841 or on
07907 193225
4.2 Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women's experiences in the workplace in the
North West
Aim of the study:
The Centre for Equality and Diversity at Work, Manchester Business School in
collaboration with the European Social Fund are conducting a research study,
specifically aimed at examining the experiences of Black Minority Ethnic
(BME) women who have either experienced or witnessed (of another BME woman),
the following sexual harassment behaviours at work in the past five years:
• visual (leering);
• verbal (sexual teasing, jokes, comments or questions);
• unwanted pressure for sexual favours or dates;
• unwanted touching or pinching;
• unwanted pressure for sexual favours, with implied threats of job
• related consequences for non co-operation;
• physical assault;
• sexual assault.
Sexual harassment can take many forms including face-to-face, over the
telephone, (verbally or text based), and via email (Stanko, 1988)
Despite the importance of sexual harassment as a barrier to employment, very
little is known about the experiences of Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women.
In today's diverse society, an understanding of these issues is imperative,
to ensure that all vulnerable groups in the workplace are protected. It is
essential to understand BME women's experiences of sexual harassment as
developing this insight will help to ensure that effective workplace
policies and training are implemented and delivered, and that the largely
ignored issues of sexual harassment and BME women in UK organisations are
addressed.
Who are we looking for and what does it involve?
We are looking for Black Minority Ethnic (BME) women who live or have worked
in the North West who have experienced or witnessed (i.e. of another BME
female) any of the behaviours at work listed above in the past five years to
take part in a face to face interview or telephone with a trained,
experienced researcher, to discuss their experiences. We appreciate this is
a sensitive area and we are keen to assure participants that all information
will be confidential and anonymous. If you would like to participate in this
important, groundbreaking study, one of the project team will contact you to
arrange a convenient date, time and place to conduct the interview. We very
much value your participation and as an appreciation of this, we will make
the final report and recommendations available to you upon request.
If you are interested in participating in this rewarding study please
contact the research team on:
Tel: 0161 306 3499 or email
4.3 VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO ADVISE POLICE ON RACE ISSUES
The Greater Manchester Police Authority (GMPA), the governing body for
Greater Manchester Police (GMP), wants to recruit new members to a
county-wide independent advisory group (IAG) on race issues which has been
operating for just over a year.
The advisors will meet at least six times a year on a voluntary basis to
look at race issues relating to policing and must either live or work in
Greater Manchester.
People currently not represented on the group include those with Chinese,
Irish, eastern European and Arabic backgrounds as well as Gypsies,
Travellers, Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Women are also under-represented.
To make the IAG more inclusive, representatives from these groups and
communities are encouraged to apply.
The purpose of the IAG is to assess and evaluate the work of Greater
Manchester Police (GMP) in relation to race issues. The independent advisors
are not employed by the Police Authority. This ensures fairness and
neutrality in the work that is carried out, as well as impartial and
constructive critical advice.
These volunteers will be asked to suggest how the police service can be
improved and how the police can better work with people from different
racial communities to build trust and understanding. This may include
advising on any adverse impact a police operation may have on ethnic
minority groups, and how race hate crime is tackled.
Gloria Oates, Chair of the Community Engagement Committee at Greater
Manchester Police Authority said: "The Independent Advisory Group for race
issues has proved very effective over the past year and the members have
been involved in a variety of activities including anti-terror operations.
We now want to develop the group further and are aware some communities are
currently not represented. We're particularly keen to receive applications
from people with Chinese, Irish, eastern European or Arabic heritage. Women
from any ethnic group are also currently under-represented and therefore we
want to encourage them to get involved."
To apply to become a member of the Race Independent Advisory Group click on
closing date for applications is 30 May 2007.
4.4 Victoria Square Oldham Road
The Tenants Group of Victoria Square is compiling information on the HISTORY
of the Square. The group would like to hear from anyone who has either been
a visitor or previous Tenants of the Square. The purpose of the research is
to hold an Exhibition telling the History of what the Square used to be like
back in the day. The information can be anything related to the Square:
Ø Did you live there
Ø Did you visit a relative or friend
Ø Do you have your own story to tell
Ø How do you remember it looking
Ø What has changed since you last visited
Ø Do you have any pictures
Any information you can provide will be gratefully received. You can e-mail
your information to
Portland Tower, Portland St, Manchester M1 3LF. We look forward to hearing
from you.
4.5 Crisis - Changing Lives Programme
Crisis, the national Homeless Charity has announced that the Changing Lives
Programme will be re-open for applications from the 21st May until 13th July
2007.
The Crisis Changing Lives Programme provides financial awards of up to £2000
to solitary people who are homeless or settling into a home and looking for
support so that they may achieve vocational goals.
The award can be used to attend a training course or help buy tools and
equipment necessary for a course or even to set up a business.
For further information visit:
5.0 Jobs
5.1 Volunteer Co-ordinator
Salary: £ 13,777/annum
Hours: 21 per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Location: Cheetham Hill-Manchester
Fixed term contract until March 2010
Closing date for application: before noon 29 May 2007.
The aim of the post is to develop Cheetham and Crumpsall Welcome Centre's
use of volunteers especially from the local community, mainly by providing a
continual programme of recruitment, selection, training and supervision of
volunteers.
For an application pack please: Ring Welcome Centre on 0161 795 7139 or ring
Teamirat on 07983981762. Alternatively, please email Nick Hunter on
5.2 Project Manager
Manchester Youth Volunteering Project (MYVP) is looking for a new Project
Manager (P/T)
The post is initially for 6 months with a possibility of extension.
Salary £28000 pro rata (21 hours per week) 25 days holiday per annum
MYVP is a dynamic, young organisation working hard to help all young people
access the benefits of volunteering and community involvement. The project
is looking for someone with good leadership ability and a commitment to
young people to take the project into its next phase of growth and
development. The organisation is looking for someone to ensure MYVP is
represented appropriately across the city and to ensure that young people's
volunteering experiences inform the development of services in the city.
The person we are looking for will have the following knowledge, skills and
experience:
• Line Management experience
• Ability to manage budgets and a range of funds
• Fundraising experience
• Experience of work with young people and/or volunteers
• Knowledge/experience of the voluntary sector
• An ability to promote MYVP as a provider of services for young people in
the city
Please contact the project for an application form and information pack on:
0161 234 2788
Secondments will be considered.
Applications must be returned by 5pm on Wednesday, 23rd May
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 30th May
Make a real difference to the lives of young people in Manchester.
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