Transport

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Individual volunteer winner John Lucas with Sustrans Volunteer Coordinator Rachael Ludlow-Williams
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Sustrans

Encouraging people to walk and cycle is more urgent than ever given the climate and health crisis we live in. This was the message at Sustrans Volunteer Awards celebrated this week in north Belfast.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Electric Ireland will increase its electricity prices by 10.2% from 1 August 2021. This is the second increase announced by Electric Ireland this year. The typical Electric Ireland customer will see their bill rise by around £60 per year.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The Consumer Council is advising ATOL protected Thomas Cook customers to claim their refund as soon as possible.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Following today’s publication of Translink’s Passenger Charter standards performance results, The Consumer Council is happy to see that Northern Ireland consumers continue to show their satisfaction with Translink’s overall service.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The Consumer Council is helping small businesses and not-for-profit organisations save money with a new online electricity and natural gas price comparison tool.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

As electric vehicles are growing in popularity in Northern Ireland, we have developed an online guide for those considering a more environmentally friendly option for their next car.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The Consumer Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Complaints Handling Awards 2020, which recognise and reward outstanding achievement in complaint handling across the UK.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Translink Charter Monitoring Results for Autumn 2017
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Following a turbulent year for Northern Ireland travellers, The Consumer Council is helping passengers heading away during the mid-term break to prepare for a smooth, hassle-free journey with its Top Travel Tips.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Many people will be preparing to travel this Christmas, whether it is going home for the holidays or celebrating in a different country.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

The summer travel period is upon us. With recent air and sea travel disruptions in mind, the Consumer Council is helping Northern Ireland holidaymakers prepare for their upcoming journeys with its Top Travel Tips.
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

Do you know what to do if a flight or sailing is delayed or cancelled?
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

With petrol prices nearing a 10 year high this week, just as many of us contemplate a return to office-based work, the cost of the daily commute will come into stark focus for many consumers.
Purple covid graphic - The impact of COVID-19 on disabled people in NI. Report now available
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Disability Action

A small team undertook one of the largest surveys in our history. The data gathered gives a clear picture in time of the reality for disabled people on the ground in Northern Ireland as COVID-19 hit.
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VCSE

Whitehead Railway Museum
Castleview Road
Whitehead
BT38 9NA
United Kingdom

The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland was formed in 1964 to preserve Irish steam locomotives, carriages and rolling stock and to operate them on the Irish railway network for everyone to see, appreciate, enjoy and travel on. The Society currently has around 1,000 members from all across the world and depends on its volunteers to keep its stock of steam trains operational.
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Online / Virtual Training/Advice Workshop

Centre for Effective Services

This practical training programme will equip service and project leads with the tools and skills they need to evaluate the impact of their service or intervention in a meaningful way. It is suitable for those who need to understand the basics of evaluation, and those who need to enhance their skills in analysing and reporting data to be able to tell their story. The programme is split into 3 sessions, and you can choose to attend online or in person - you can attend an individual session or all 3 depending on your knowledge and experience.
Dates:
11 - 18 April 202416 - 23 May 202413 - 20 June 2024
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

Nutts Corner Business Park
15 Dundrod Road
Crumlin
BT29 4SS
United Kingdom

Transport Training Services is a social enterprise subsidiary of the Transport Training Board. TTS provides training for apprentices and adult learners in the automotive and transport industries.
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Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Money Guiders NI Network

Money Guiders NI Network are joined by Hannah Brown, Senior Transport Policy Officer for The Consumer Council, to discuss travel rights for air and ferry passengers and general travel advice for this summer season. Secure your ticket by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/travel-rights-advice-with-the-consumer-c…
Dates:
28 July 2022
Belfast
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Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

For Northern Ireland travellers, recent changes to COVID-19 travel rules are causing confusion and uncertainty.
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Training/Advice

Transport Training

To coincide with Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, TTS is holding an Open Day at its Nutts Corner training centre.
Dates:
07 February 2023
Crumlin
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Online / Virtual Training/Advice Workshop

Ulster University

Are you interested in working with marginalised and disadvantaged communities? Are you passionate about tackling discrimination and social injustice? Would you like to obtain a professionally endorsed degree in Community Development? Sign up now for the 10 week online Unblocking Potential Programme to start an amazing journey which will transform your life and the lives of people in oppressed communities!
Dates:
18 April 202325 April 202302 May 202309 May 202316 May 202323 May 202330 May 202306 June 202313 June 202320 June 2023
Belfast
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Launch Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Ulster University

Have you often thought you would like to go to university, but don't have the qualifications? Perhaps you had negative experiences of school and lack confidence in your ability to learn? This online course, running over the summer, will help you to overcome the barriers to your learning and enable you to develop skills needed for learning at university.
Dates:
21 June 2021
Jordanstown
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Launch Training/Advice

Ulster University

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Come along to the information session to find your path back into education! This session will provide information on the Unblocking Potential: Bridge over Troublesome Knowledge Course. This 6-8 week Ulster University access course will be delivered in community settings in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Funded by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities, the course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.
Dates:
10 October 2019
Craigavon,
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Launch Training/Advice

Ulster University

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Come along to the information session to find your path back into education! This session will provide information on the Unblocking Potential: Bridge over Troublesome Knowledge Course. This 6-8 week Ulster University access course will be delivered in community settings in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Funded by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities, the course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.
Dates:
09 October 2019
Armagh
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Launch Training/Advice

Ulster University

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Come along to the information session to find your path back into education! This session will provide information on the Unblocking Potential: Bridge over Troublesome Knowledge Course. This 6-8 week Ulster University access course will be delivered in community settings in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. Funded by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities, the course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.
Dates:
08 October 2019
Banbridge
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Launch Training/Advice

Ulster University

Always wanted to go to university, but never had the chance? Sign up to the Unblocking Potential Programme to find your path back into education! This Ulster University access course will be delivered in partnership with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council as part of their Peace IV activities. The 6 week course aims to build self confidence, develop understanding of barriers to learning and provide access to higher education. Course fees are covered by the PEACE IV Programme and the course is accredited by Ulster University.
Dates:
05 November 201912 November 201919 November 201926 November 201903 December 201910 December 2019
Craigavon,
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Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Ulster University

Have you often thought you would like to go to university, but don't have the qualifications? Perhaps you had negative experiences of school and lack confidence in your ability to learn? This online course, running on Thurs evenings from 7-9pm will help you to overcome the barriers to your learning and enable you to develop skills needed for learning at university.
Dates:
28 January 202104 February 202111 February 202118 - 19 February 202125 February 202104 March 2021
Newtownabbey
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Conference

Chambre Public Affairs

A major conference examining the future of energy in Northern Ireland is taking place on 11 September 2019 in Titanic Belfast. Organised by Policy Eye Events, in partnership with Cleaver Fulton Rankin, the event is an unmissable opportunity to have your say on Northern Ireland's approach to the energy transition.
Dates:
11 September 2019
Belfast
Organisation
VCSE

Virtual Offices Throughout NI
Northern Ireland
BT22 2EQ
United Kingdom

We can offer the following as a community service with no cost to user; Access NI cleared motorcycle riders Full public liability insurance Compliant with Government policies and guidelines on deliveries and COVID 19 restrictions/safety precautions. Fully roadworthy and insured Motorcycles across Northern Ireland. We specialise in prescription collection and deliveries; PPE collection and delivery; Essential item collection and delivery. We can be tasked directly by individuals; pharmacies; GPs/Hospital and local Councils We will not accept cash or tasks involving money.
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Tony Clarke

Tony Clarke and a group of Students from QUB have devised a short survey to gather some key pieces of information. We are hoping you can take the time to complete on financial reporting in the charity sector in NI.