Older people

Following on from the success of the WHO International Healthy Cities Conference, Changing Cities to Change the World, Celebrating thirty years of the Healthy Cites movement, held last week in Belfast, we are delighted to announce the Belfast Healthy Cities, ‘Healthy City’ 2018 awards.  There are four award categories, Promoting Health Equity; Healthy Places; Healthy Living and Engaging for Change. The call for entry is open until 5.00pm Monday 12 November 2018. Further information and to submit an online application visit https://awards.belfasthealthycities.com/ The awards will be presented at a high profile ceremony in Belfast on Tuesday 11 December 2018.

As part of Age-Friendly Belfast activities Belfast City Council is organising an afternoon of music and fun to celebrate the contribution of older volunteers to the city. Hosted by Hugo Duncan it will be an opportunity to say 'thank you' to volunteers from across the city who are aged 60 and over.

This practical and informative session will provide detailed information on the support available within the benefit system for those who have experienced bereavement and that are responsible for funeral arrangements.

Our "Better Funding Applications" Workshop will provide groups with tips and advice on how to develop better and more effective funding applications

Big Lottery Fund information Session for Rural Community Groups in Rural Community Network's offices on Tuesday 29th January 2019 from 10am-12pm.

Are you working with marginalised/disadvantaged communities? Would you like to gain a professionally recognised qualification in Community Development? Join our online webinar for further information on what you need to apply for September 2021! Join us: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/f3b22b99f26e42319bae12148ad95560

Do you want to bring about positive change in your community? Do you have a passion for working with disadvantaged or marginalised communities, to help improve life-chances and tackle inequality and discrimination? Did you know you can study one day per week to gain a professionally accredited degree in Community Development? Come along to our Drop-In Information Session to meet the course team and find out more about the course, including what topics you will study, costs and sources of funding.

Building Bridges is a unique All-Ireland networking forum, bringing civil society organisations working on Development Education together with responsible businesses to find ways to collaborate to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This online Bullying and Harassment Course is aimed at workplace issues and covers guidance both formal and informal complaints.

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council would like to invite you to Lisburn City Centre this Christmas. Over the past few years we have hosted many Christmas coach trips. This year we have put together an exciting package to give you even more reason to choose Lisburn for your Christmas shopping experience. • Welcome and orientation by City Centre Management Staff • Prize draw for each coach trip • Coach drop off point at Lisburn Museum and pick up at Bow Street Mall. Free Coach parking at Bow Street Mall with free lunch voucher for bus driver • Tea and Coffee vouchers • Receive a Love Lisburn Loyalty card to avail of offers in local shops

CADA NI and the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) are hosting a special Social Media Training for NGOs. To register your interest email info@cada-ni.org. £20 members/£40 non-members.