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Welcome to issue 1.5 of This is a supplementary edition as it is the festive season.

There will also be articles from new contributors in the next edition but more welcome!

The next full edition will be out around the 15th of January.

As this is an extra issue no other contributors other than Youth Editor, but much more in next full edition.

If you are new to the magazine (as you may well be because only 1 issue before this has been done) , you might like to read Issue #1 (03/12/12/), which you can access by clicking here. Issue #1 will get you up to date to hat it is all about including our WOMANifesto! If you want to make a contribution, article, advertise or tell us about your events etc the submissions deadline for the next issue is 12/01/13! This issue in brief has information on updated A-Z of Women‘s Refuges, Faith Section, including important dates,. There is a focus on faith information in this edition due to the time of year.

We are still SHEvolving the magazine, and acted on some points regarding fonts size etc, and will probably be fiddling ith the format in the next few months. Please let us know what you do or do not like and we will try to see if workable (no promises)!. We aim to listen and work as a collective. Readers are also contributors — you drive the content and the direction. This is one thing here it is true to say ―WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER‖ …… LOL! Overall so far feedback on Issue #1 has been beyond expectation, very good. Our Twitter had over 300 followers by the end of it‘s first eek and is currently edging nearer to 400.

It also has information on important Contacts and closing times (this will be further updated on-line over the next week). I am also slowly transferring content onto our wordpress so it will have ongoing and up to date content from mid January! In the meantime we are on Facebook and Twitter daily.

Dare Dream Do! There are numerous issues to discuss and write about next year but as some of them like the economy are depressing we shall leave it until January. We have all year for that!

We have found 1 volunteer Proof Reader, but more are welcome. She starts in January, so apologies for any errors (all mine)!

HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR! By Tracey Hylton, Editor 3

Toons: Jean, Nina and Golden Agers — various in publication

JUST A FEW THINGS

p3—p5 p90-p91Welcome, Contents, Editor column

Firstly just a few obvious reminders:Don‘t drink and drive

Community p6-p16 Including events, faith dates, useful numbers

Donlt leave drinks unattended, or take drinks from strangers … Enjoy yourself celebrating, try to drink sensibly and stay safe!

Faith p17—p41 Including events, training info, faith dates, etc

OK, so that is the public health messages out of the way. I hope whatever you are doing you have a great time over the festive period. I am sure you are all aware or maybe affected by bereavement, and missing loved ones, or just being too far away. Each story is different, but whateverthe situation kno that generally they ould ant you to enjoy yourself, or miss you too, and be mindful of people affected, if you can.

Wellbeings p43– p53 A-Z Dometic violence support, information on healthy projects & activities

Green Agender p54—p60 Food Banks & Food Waste

Of course in these times of austerity many are also affected by money worries too. There will be information on support in future editions. Please help others less fortunate if you can. If you are affected Citizen;s Advice Welfare Rights etc can help. Credit Unions are also helpful. They can all give you advice and advocate for you if required. Think twice about costly short term loans if possible.

SQTeen Review p61—p62 Film review

Arts p62—p67 Ne Lights Arts Prize & various info info

I was saddened when I sa ho many Food Banks there are now hen compliling the contact details, but they are thee if needed or you ish to donate. Information on Domestic Violence Support has also been updated.

Lifelong Learning p68-p70 Training at the Women‘s Organisation

Careers p71-p89 Various job opportuniities

Hopefully there ill be no gloom and doom for you all. If there is an issue there is support. Please try to find it. X The Editor

Random thoughts

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Important information: Contact numbers, service closures in the Notice of public meeting re proposed bank closure in L8 Various events listings from News 80â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s Reunion Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Boxing day (Information)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CONTACT NUMBERS SERVICE CLOSURES IN THE HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL CLOSING DATES! LIVERPOOL MUTUAL HOMES Christmas opening times : LMH offices will close at 1.00pm on Monday 24th December 2012 and re-open at 10.00am on Wednesday 2nd January 2013. If you have an emergency during this time or wish to report antisocial behaviour please contact LMH Connect on 0800 678 1894.

KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST CONTACT Our main telephone number is 0151 290 7000. Our repairs number is 0500 96 96 94.

PLUS DANE GROUP If you would like to write or visit us, below are the addresses of our offices and location maps to help you find us. You can contact us by calling the following numbers from 8.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

0800 169 2988 (FREE from most UK Landline phones) 0300 123 4560 (LOCAL RATE from a mobile phone) Our offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except bank holidays. You can find out more about our adverse weather procedures - if you do have any concerns if we do experience adverse weather please contact us on the 7

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CONTACT NUMBERS SERVICE CLOSURES IN THE HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL CLOSING DATES! ONE VISION HOUSING

SOUTH LIVERPOOL HOUSING (SLH)

Please note our office will close at 5pm Friday 21 December for Christmas and will reopen 9am Wednesday 2 January. All your enquiries can be answered through the Customer Service Centre or by visiting one of our Neighbourhood Offices listed below.

Call into our offices or write to us: SLH Group Parklands Conleach Road Speke L24 0TY

Our Customer Service Centre is available from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday on 0300 365 1111.

Our opening hours are: Monday to Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm Thursday to Friday 9am – 5pm

We also offer home visits and an out of hours service for your convenience. Alternatively visit our Customer Access Centre: Customer Access Centre Coral Drive,Bootle, Merseyside L20 3UG

We are closed Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays. Telephone: 0330 303 3000 (24 hours) Email: info@slhgroup.co.uk Fax: 0151 285 5679

Telephone: 0300 365 1111 Email: enquiries@ovh.org.uk Opening times: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm, closes 4pm Wednesday.

Online services: Enquiries form Customer feedback form Report a repair Request an appointment with your Neighbourhood Officer

Customer Access Centre Map

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CONTACT NUMBERS SERVICE CLOSURES IN THE HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP HOMES

WPH Contact Centre:

Repairs

All other enquiries

0808 100 9596

0151 666 7001

Report ASB and all other out of

0808 100 9596 (evenings and week-

hours enquiries

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VILLAGES HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Stockbridge Village Office Office Opening Times

Address: 16 The Croft, Stockbridge Village, Knowsley L28 1NR. Tel: 0151 480 1313 Email: info@villages.org.uk

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am - 5pm Wednesdays: 10am - 5pm Rent Office: 9am - 4.15pm

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CONTACT NUMBERS SERVICE CLOSURES IN THE HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL CLOSING DATES! LIVERPOOL COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Some Catholic, Church of England and Hebrew schools may differ so please contact your child‘s school to check their dates.

Autumn Term ends

Thursday 20th December Some schools may differ, you should contact your child's school 2012

FIND A ONE STOP SHOP AND CONTACT FINDER

AUTUMN TERM 2012

Starts: Monday, 3rd September.  Half term: Monday, 22nd October to Friday, 26th October. Ends: Thursday, 2oth December. 

BIN COLLECTIONS DATES & TIMES FINDER

2013 SPRING TERM 2013

Starts: Monday, 7th January.  Half term: Monday, 18th February to Friday, 22nd February. Ends: Thursday, 28th March. 

INDEX OF CONTACTS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CONTACT NUMBERS SERVICE CLOSURES IN THE HOLIDAYS & SCHOOL CLOSING DATES! KNOWSLEY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Break up 20/12/12

Return 07/0/13

ST HELENS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Break up 20/12/12

Return 07/0/13

SEFTON COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Break up 20/12/12

Return 07/0/13

WIRRAL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Break up 21/12/12

Return 07/0/13

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Listings from News from Nowhere. News From Nowhere is Liverpool's independent, not-for-profit radical & community bookshop, run by a workers' co-operative.

Sun 16 December - Open Table Carols Service. Join us on Sunday 16th December for Open Ta-

ble's Annual Carols Service. We will be gathering at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. It will be a service with a difference this year as we sing carols, share bread and wine and also a supper of vegetable soup. After the service mince pies and mulled wine will be served as we sing carols around the piano. Bring your Christmas party piece to perform if you like! Everyone is welcome so bring friends and family. Look forward to seeing you there. Open Table is a monthly service for Liverpool's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community, their friends and family. We aware an affirming and welcoming group creating a safe and supportive place for you to explore your faith. Please contact Warren through facebook or on open.table@yahoo.co.uk if you have any questions or would like more details. 6pm - St Brides Liverpool - location map Telephone: 07776476024 Email: open.table@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.stbridesliverpool.com

Mon 17 December - PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP. Have you ever wondered how to develop

your psychic skills? Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, come along and join with like minded people to explore and develop your psychic ability through guided meditation and varied weekly exercises. Group meet every Monday, arrive from 7pm for prompt 7.30 start. Cost ďż˝4. There is no obligation to attend every week. For further information please phone or e mail. 7.30PM 9.30PM - Pioneer Brasserie, Liverpool Road, Crosby - location map. Telephone: 07986431117 Email: jean.aitken@gmail.com

Mon 17 December - Literature in Pubs Book Group - The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell. Literature in Pubs (LIPs) is a community book group searching for literary stimulation in the relaxing atmosphere of a cosy pub. Based in the Railway Pub in Liverpool city centre on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6pm-8pm. We aim to provide an informal setting for people to come and discuss their ideas in relation to a piece of literature once a month. No literary background is required, just a passion for discussion. The group is very informal and there are no fees or obligations. Just turn up on the evening and discuss the book, all welcome. December's book will be The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell. 6pm to 8pm - The Railway Pub, Tithebarn St., Liverpool, L2 2DT - location map. Email: literatureinpubs@gmail.com Website: www.literatureinpubs.org.uk

Tue 18 December - Writers Ink Adult Writing Group. Writer's Ink launches a new Adult Writing Group, every Tuesday from November 8th at 6:30pm in The Clove Hitch. The sessions are YOU-LED, if you've a topic you want to write about let it out! We'll be partaking in some word art to decorate The Clove Hitch also! It's ďż˝4 per session and there's free cake! Express your creativity in a dedicated space! 6:30pm - The Clove Hitch - location map. Telephone: 07856095801 Email: writersink@live.co.uk Website: www.writersink.moonfruit.com

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Tue 18 December - Meeting of Liverpool Holistic Circle. Liverpool Holistic Circle is a forum for

sharing and increasing knowledge of all things holistic. The group is almost unique: there is no membership, no enrolment and no commitments. Just turn up on any Tuesday evening and join in with the information, inspiration, fun, sharing, tea and biscuits. There is no formal membership, but to cover costs we request a donation of �3.50 per meeting attended.Our weekly Tuesday meetings cover a huge range of subjects relating to complementary therapies, holism and spirituality. All like-minded people are welcome to come to join us, either regularly or as a one-off. See website for details of the weekly talks, events, and activities. 7.30pm - The Rosicrucian Chapter, 19, Dovedale Road, Liverpool location map Email: mail@liverpool-holistic-circle.org Website: www.liverpool-holistic-circle.org

Wed 19 December - Liverpool Friends of the Earth meeting: Friendly, informal meeting of Liverpool's local Friends of the Earth group. Past campaigns have included local regeneration, climate change and transport. Open to all!. �We meet on the third Wednesday of every month. **UPDATE: Venues currently vary - please check the web-site (www.liverpoolfoe.org.uk) or contact Michael on Michael@liverpoolfoe.org.uk or 077 33 310 667 for info** 6.30pm till 8pm - Various venues - see website for updates. Telephone: 07733 310667 Email: Michael@liverpoolfoe.org.uk Website: www.liverpoolfoe.org.uk

Wed 19 December - Liverpool Network Theatre Group - weekly workshop. Our ongoing weekly

workshops are open to all. We share skills, try out new ideas, and most of all have fun! . Network workshops are held every week, including half term and summer breaks. Please feel free to come along to any workshops, whatever amount of experience you have, from beginner to drama student to professional! They are usually self contained in theme, so you don't need to wait until the end of a series to join. Also they continue alongside performance rehearsals, which occur on a different night. Each workshop has a different theme, and are usually led by experienced workshop leaders or interested members of the group. Occasionally we have visiting workshop leaders to bring in different skills. Any member of Network is also welcome to lead workshops, following discussing their plans with the group and workshop organisers. Members take it in turns to run workshops, on a range of practical skills, drama games and exercises, themes and plays. For information call 0151 733 9606. We also have a play reading group who meet regularly to discuss ideas for new plays, on a separate evening to the workshops. Workshops now take place at 13 A Hope Street. The entrance to the building is from the back, via Arrad Street at the back of Everyman Theatre. This is the road next to the Casa pub. Please ring the bell, there is a porter letting people in. It may get cold there, so bring a fleece! The start time is 7pm, running until 9pm. Since we will now need to pay venue hire, we have agreed to charge �1.00 per person per workshop. Those who can afford to pay more are invited to do so.We can make special arrangements for those who cannot afford this. If you decide to join Network there is a yearly subscription fee of �5 waged, �3 unwaged. Why not come along? Non members also welcome. 7 pm till 9pm - 13a Hope Street,Liverpool City Centre (the entrance is from the back, via Arrad St) Telephone: 0151 733 9606 Email: liverpoolnetworktheatre@googlemail.com Website: www.liverpoolnetworktheatre.org.uk

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Listings from News from Nowhere. Sat 22 December - Art & Craft Fair at Lark Lane. Today - and on the 4th Saturday of each

month - Art and Craft Fair. Jewellery, Textiles, Photography, Ceramics, Art, Papercraft, Fashion Accessories and lots more. Affordable, High Quality, Original Work by Local Creatives. Go to www.calidadevents.co.uk for details. FREE ADMISSION. Demonstrations throughout the day. 11am to 5pm - The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane, Aigburth, Liverpool - location map. Website: www.calidadevents.co.uk

Thu 3 January - Romantic era poetry and music society. Do you love the music and poetry of the

Romantic Era? The Society meets on the first Thursday each month at Green Days Caf�, Lark Lane, Aigburth from 7pm onwards. We sit at a candle lit table and eat our supper listening to the Romantic composers- Chopin, Liszt, Schubert etc�After supper we have poetry readings of the Romantic poets- John Keats, P B Shelley, Lord Byron etc and have discussions on the Romantic poets and composers. Bring your favourite poems and CDS!. 7pm onwards - Green Days Cafe, Lark Lane. - location map Email: aeolian_harp@hotmail.co.uk

Sat 5 January - Liverpool Friends of Palestine Vigil. Liverpool Friends of Palestine will be holding their monthly vigil on the steps of St Luke's Church (the bombed -out church at the top of Bold Street). Vigils held on the first Saturday of every month. 12pm till 2pm - Steps of St Lukes (bombed out) Church, Hardman St, Liverpool city centre - location map. Email: rosemary@lfop.fsnet.co.uk

Sun 6 January - FOR FOLK SAKE Folk and Acoustic Showcase.FOR FOLK SAKE is a monthly

showcase of wonderful local folk and acoustic acts. The event is on the first Sunday of every month and is absolutely free. 7.30pm - Bumper, 14-18 Hardman Street. - location map Email: folk.at.bumper@gmail.com

Mon 7 January - Come Strut Your Stuff - open floor poetry and acoustic music. Come Strut

Your Stuff - open floor poetry and acoustic music on the first Monday of every month at the Egg Cafe! (or on second Monday of the month when the first Monday clashes with a Bank Holiday). All performers and listeners welcome. First time readers and performers encouraged. The Cafe normally gets very busy, so avoid disappointment by arriving early to claim a seat and a performance slot. Hosted by Tony Kehoe and Dave Harley. 8pm - The Egg Cafe, 2nd Floor, 16-18 Newington, Liverpool City Centre - location map Email: info@comestrutyourstuff.co.uk Website: www.comestrutyourstuff.co.uk

Thu 10 January to Sat 12 January - Woolton Drama Group Presents - Grimm Tales: A Pan-

tomine Spectacular!. Woolton Drama Group‘s alternative panto this December offers magic, excitement and a few chills with a collection of stories from the classic children‘s writers Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm. The GrimmTales: A Pantomime Spectacular is a journey through the world of The Brothers Grimm's Fairytales. Highlighting much-loved stories such as Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, and Little Red Riding Hood, with the lesser-known characters such as Bird, Mouse and Sausage, this fast-paced production will feature singing and dancing, together with other mediums, such as puppetry that will enthral and delight audiences of all ages. Director, Paul Arends: ―Our show will feature classic stories from the Grimm tales, together with a whole host of princes, dwarves, the occasional damsel in distress....and two Crab People!‖ The Grimm Tales: A Pantomine Spectacular! Thursday 10th – Saturday 12th January 2013 (Sat matinee at 2.00pm) St. Mary‘s Church Hall, Grassendale, Liverpool L19 0NE Tickets: £7.00 / £5.00 concessions Reservations / Info: 07977 562314 or go to www.wooltondramagroup.co.uk. 19:00 - St. Mary - location map Telephone: 07977 562314 Email: wooltondramagroup@hotmail.co.uk 15

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CONTENTS

Faiths 4 Change (Information)

Faiths 4 Change — Women in Faith Group (Information)

Liverpool Community Spirit

Liverpool Community Spirit (LCS) LCS Ethical Coffee Publications

LCS Adult Training course — Hungry Must Be Fed

LCS Adult Training course — Community Spirit

LCS — Faith Diversity

Merseyside Council of Faiths

EVENTS World Religion Day — Baha‘i Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Events — Christian

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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ The King Events — Christian

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St Stephen‘s Day & St‘s Days

Posadas Navadenas

Makar Sankranti

Kwanzaa — Heritage & Culture

Hanukkah — Jewish (Information) Tenth of Tevet

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Inter Solstice

Ethiopian Christmas — Rastafari

Birthday Guru Gobind Singh & Maghi—Sikh

Some other festive dates

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FAITHS 4 CHANGE

Faiths4Change ... people in partnership working for the social, economic and spiritual regeneration of local environments

Faiths4Change enables people of faith and goodwill from across the North West to learn and work together, supported by partners from all sectors, to care for the Earth and all it's inhabitants. Our work is practical, supportive and empowering bringing together the interlinked areas of climate change, social justice and health and wellbeing

Using the Gifts for Life on Earth Respectfully Faiths4Change are people of faith and community creating projects that celebrate living lightly We facilitate the development and support the delivery of practical projects, such as Food4Thought, a joint project with Asylum Link Merseyside enabling asylum seekers, refugees and local people to socialise using food as a means to learn about each other, increase health and wellbeing and to enjoy sharing. Download Our E-Newsletters here to find out more about Faith4Changeâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s activities

In partnership with the Liverpool Anglican Diocese and the Liverpool Archdiocese we have created and are delivering a growing spaces programme for faith schools 'Sowing Seeds for Transformation'. Led by Calvin with support from Carolyn we

Working across the North West from offices in Liverpool @ St James' House, 20 St James' Road, Liverpool L1 7BY and Burnley @ Building Bridges Burnley, 2 Clegg Street, Burnley BB10

have assisted more than 50 schools to date to plan, create and develop spaces that reflect their spirituality and the health and well-being needs of their school community. We'll be rolling out our schools programme in Lancashire in 2013.

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FAITHS 4 CHANGE

WING - Women in Faith Group on Merseyside WING activities WING is made up of a core group of women of different faiths and a wider membership. The core group organise events, with imput from the wider membership, that enable women to share and learn about different faith traditions, stories, festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Membership of WING is informal and free to all women of any faith. To join the mailing list or for more information, please contact Irene

Celebrating women's Lives- Quilt Making In November, WING had an enjoyable evening working on the peace and prayer quilt which women from Ruth's churches have been developing. We were joined by two knowledgeable members of the Liverpool Embroiderers Guild, Vicky and Val who helped us with the project - and also with consuming the delicious homemade food we shared. They soon recovered from the coffee served with salt! (someone had stored it where the sugar goes) and good progress was made with refreshments and with the quilt. Ruth shared inspirational poetry and we agreed we'd all love to get together again in January to do more on the quilt - including adding motifs from various faith groups to the border.

Faith, food, fun and friendship for women of all faiths

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LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY SPIRIT Liverpool Community Spirit 17 Cathedral Close Liverpool L1 7BR General Enquiries: info@community-spirit.org.uk Telephone: (0151) 709 3171

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Liverpool Community Spirit was established in 2002 by Matthew Thompson. Liverpool Community Spirit is a partnership of 12 grass-roots representatives of local faith and cultural communities in inner-city Liverpool. We partner with local community & voluntary organisations and schools, enhancing and strengthening existing capacity and faith in our city's communities. We promote positive, inclusive community spirit through: Hungry must be Fed Course: a practical hospitality course promoting personal development Community Spirit Course: exploring the faiths in our city Faith Diversity Training: bespoke faith and cultural awareness training for private, public and the third sector School Workshops: for key stage 3,4 & 5 exploring identity, diversity and community cohesion Conferences and Events: bespoke faith and cultural awareness events Youth Council: uniting 17-25 year olds from Merseyside's diverse faith and cultural communities

Find out more about the work of Liverpool Community Spirit in the following pages, including publications products and courses.

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LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY SPIRIT Liverpool Community Spirit 17 Cathedral Close Liverpool L1 7BR General Enquiries: info@community-spirit.org.uk Telephone: (0151) 709 3171

COMMUNITY SPIRIT ETHICAL COFFEE Liverpool Community Spirit launched a brand new product IN November 2012 that will help raise funds for community education courses, including the flagship Hungry Must Be Fed programme. The premium quality, African coffee has been ethically sourced from Ethiopia (the original home of all coffee) to support the coffee growers' own communities - allowing you to enjoy the rich taste of real coffee with complete peace of mind. The suggested minimum donation for Liverpool Community Spirit Coffee is Savour the long lasting flavour of true community spirit.

Donate Now. Our work is only possible because of the generosity of our funders and supporters. By making a donation to LCS you can help us keep caring for our community. Make a Donation online using your debit or credit card using secure payment online. 21

just ÂŁ4 for a 227g bag (+P&P if necessary), with all money raised going to support the work of the organisation. If you'd like more information, or you would like to place an order please call us on 0151 709 3171.

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LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY SPIRIT Liverpool Community Spirit 17 Cathedral Close Liverpool L1 7BR General Enquiries: info@community-spirit.org.uk Telephone: (0151) 709 3171

PUBLICATIONS.

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All our books are avaliable to order on Amazon, follows the

links below, by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone (0151) 709 3171. Faiths in Our City: An essential guide to the diverse faiths of Liverpool. Faiths covered: Baha'i , Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish , Muslim, Rastafarian, Sikh, Zoroastrian/ Parsee. £8 Altar 8: People of Liverpool 8 visually express, reflect and affirm their diverse spiritual identities in the heart of Liverpool's true capital of culture.Bottom of Form. £6

Altaring Liverpool celebrates the unique wealth of community spirit within Liverpool's capital of cultural diversity, Liverpool 8. Local people unveil their chosen place marked as sacred by both their altar photo and their personal statements. ISBN 1-905089-00-7. £10. 22

WelshRoots/WelshRoutes reveals the

unique nature and importance of Liverpool's Welsh heritage through personal and community stories shared by nearly 40 Liverpool citizens. ISBN 1-905089-02-3. £10.

Seeing is Believing is

the first published collection of the stunning paintings of 98 year old George Cross, accompanied here by thought-provoking, contemporary black and white photographs and revealing interviews. ISBN 978-1905089-03-1. £10 A fatherless young boy loses hope and struggles to learn at school. On the point of giving up and running away, the exampleof a caterpillar helps open his heart to God. With the faith, hope and determination this brings, he faces up to his problems. This book is suitable for educational use in KS3 and 4. ISBN 1-905089-04-X. Avaliable only on Blurb

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LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY SPIRIT Liverpool Community Spirit 17 Cathedral Close Liverpool L1 7BR General Enquiries: info@community-spirit.org.uk Telephone: (0151) 709 3171

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Liverpool Community Spirit offers two adult learning courses Hungry must be Fed Community Spirit Course *Courses are designed to be inclusive of all learners, whether they follow a faith or not*

The Hungry must be Fed course develops skills in: Communication Preparing and serving healthy food (for body and mind) Cultural awareness Promoting your personal welfare and your community's welfare These skills are developed through: preparing, cooking and serving cultural food story telling

The Hungry must be Fed course is a personal development course rooted in practical, communitybased hospitality, drawing on a wide range of spiritual and wisdom traditions. The course is accredited by Open Awards (formally Open College Network). Feedback from Previous Participants: One of my biggest achievements on this course was: 'Getting on with all walks of life and cooking different pots and learning about myself as an adult' 'Being part of such a good group of people and learning new things'

developing hospitality skills drawing from

Something it made me reflect on about my life:

different cultural traditions

'I can do things if I really put my mind to it'

Exploring other cultural and faith traditions 'That I have freedom of choice and I am a valued Download Hungry must be Fed Flyer

member of a group' 'Thinking differently and realising my potential, that I can aspire to what I set out to do'

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LIVERPOOL COMMUNITY SPIRIT Liverpool Community Spirit 17 Cathedral Close Liverpool L1 7BR General Enquiries: info@community-spirit.org.uk Telephone: (0151) 709 3171

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The Community Spirit Course explores the major faith communities in Liverpool. The course is accredited by Awards (formally Open College Network). This course gives learners the opportunity to discover and explore six major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism Learners will explore the beliefs, traditions and customs of each of the major faiths through interactive learning activities. The course is delivered in a relaxed learning environment designed to encourages learners to ask questions and discuss topics that one might not normally have the opportunity to talk about. The course offers learners the opportunity to meet members of each faith community or visit each faith community's place of worship. These people are specially chosen by Liverpool Community Spirit because of their openness and willingness to address challenging questions in a non-confrontational atmosphere of trust, friendship and honest pursuit of truth. Feedback from previous participants: 'The Community Spirit course really developed my personal and social skills...it put me back in touch with my local community.' Download Community Spirit Course Flyer 'A fascinating insight into the world's major faiths' 'I recommend this course to everyone, such an eye opener and challenges perceptions and misconceptions' Please note that our courses can be planned to specifically meet your needs and the needs of learners of all backgrounds. Please contact us to discuss how we can help you.

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FAITH DIVERSITY TRAINING Liverpool Community Spirit offers bespoke training to organisations of all sectors on the six major faith traditions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism. The training involves an interactive classroom session on each faith and the opportunity to visit places of worship in Liverpool and meet members of the faith communities. The Faith Diversity Training aims to:

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Increase awareness of different faith and cultural customs.

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An opportunity to ask questions directly to local, experienced members of the faith traditions in a secure, open honest environment.

Download our Faith Diversity Training Flyer

Some of our previous clients include: Plus Dane Housing Local Solutions NOVAS Group Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council North West Ambulance Service: Cheshire and Merseyside Area Merseycare 25

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MERSEYSIDE COUNCIL OF FAITHS

The Merseyside Council of Faiths, MCF, has been in existence since 2001 and is made up of representatives of different faith communities in the Merseyside area. MCF exists to advance religion for public benefit by bringing together members of different faith communities in a common effort to: Encourage and promote the knowledge and understanding of the beliefs and practices of religious faiths, sects and denomination. Encourage the recognition of and respect for both the common ground between faith comMunities and their unique characteristics. Develop friendship, trust and good community relations by promoting equality of opportunity, racial harmony and good community relations. Create and develop channels of co-operation,consultation and representation with city and metropolitan boroughs and with countywide organisations spiritual, material and other matters. Consult and act upon issues affecting the life of the community and especially to seek to relieve conflict, poverty and environment degradation. Learn from and disseminate our knowledge and experience to other bodies working toward similar objectives locally, nationally and internationally.

CONTACT: info@merseysidecounciloffaiths.org

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Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Events

The Lighting of the Tree and the Blessing of the Crib Sun 16th Dec 2012 - 15:00 .This is a delightful and visually spectacular annual service for the whole family to enjoy. Join in carols by the Cathedral Choir and with live figures involved, witness the blessing of the crib. Main Cathedral Marie Curie - 'Lights to Remember' Service Sun 16th Dec 2012 - 18:00. This annual, very poignant service offers a time of gathering, reflection and remembrance of all those touched by the impact of cancer, whether it be a loved one, a friend, a neighbour, or simply a general concern. Main Cathedral Reminder - Last Day for Cards for Good Causes Tue 18th Dec 2012 - 10:00. This is the last day of sales this year of charity cards by this famous charity, which offers the chance to buy Christmas cards from more than 25 national and local charities. Rankin Porch (next to Baptistery) Radio City 'Cash for Kids' Charity Carol Concert Wed 19th Dec 2012 - 19:00:Back for its 4th year in the Cathedral, the local commercial radio station, Radio City, will be staging their annual, not to be missed, Christmas Carol Concert. All proceeds go to â&#x20AC;&#x2014;Cash for Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; supporting needy children in the local area. Main Cathedral Liverpool Echo Carol Concert Fri 21st Dec 2012 - 19:30: The popular annual Christmas Carol concert staged by the Liverpool Echo in aid of their charity 'Liverpool Unites' raising funds for Alder Hey Children's Hospital and featuring many of the well known readings and carols for Christmas. Main Cathedral A Christmas Sequence Sat 22nd Dec 2012 - 15:00.A recital of the seasonal carols traditionally sung over this period by the Cathedral Choir, together with readings. Conducted by David Poulter with organist Prof Ian Tracey. Main Cathedral The Holly Bough Carol Service Sun 23rd Dec 2012 - 15:00. Liverpool's unique traditional service of Lessons & Carols, including our well loved procession of the Holly Bough & Christmas trees through the darkened Cathedral. Main Cathedral Carols for Christmas Eve Mon 24th Dec 2012 - 15:00. A short service of carols and readings with familiar Christmas hymns and prayers at the crib. This is an ideal preparation for Christmas Day, especially for those with young children. Main Cathedral 28

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Christmas Midnight Eucharist Mon 24th Dec 2012 - 23:30. With the Cathedral Chamber Choir: worship the newborn King and receive His love in the first moments of Christmas Day. Main Cathedral Festival Eucharist for Christmas Day (BSL signed) Tue 25th Dec 2012 - 10:30. Join us on Christmas morning for the Festival Eucharist (BSL signed) as we celebrate the birth of Jesus our Saviour. Main Cathedral - Nave Altar Nativity Family Trail Fri 28th - Mon 31st Dec 2012 - 11:00. After the turkey has been eaten and the presents unwrapped you might be looking for something to do to entertain the kids?? Then why not come and share in the excitement and joy of Christmas at the Cathedral as we celebrate the best gift of all. Throughout the Cathedral

VISITING THE CATHEDRAL Opening Times. Standard Opening Hours . Times may vary at short notice depending on services, concerts, award ceremonies etc. It is a good idea to check the website events section for updates. Main Cathedral 08:00-18:00

Cathedral Office 09:00-17:30

Welsford 09:00-15:00

Mezzanine 11:00-17:00

Shop 09:00-17:00

Recommended main Cathedral viewing times on Sundays: 12:00-14 30. Beyond this time, access will be limited to visitors due to services on the main floor. Sunday services . These are normally held at 08:30, 10:30, 15:00 and 16:00. (Exceptions occur for special occasions - check website to confirm). You are most welcome to join any of these services, but please be aware of the general access restrictions on the main floor during these times. Tower Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10.00 - 16.30 (last ticket time) . Sundays: Approx 11.45am (once Cathedral Eucharist service is concluded) - 15.30 (last ticket time) Pastoral Team. A member of the Pastoral Team is normally available if required - please ask at the Welcome Desk if you would like to talk to someone. Cathedral Constables Lodge. The Cathedral Constables can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0151 702 7260

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Sunday 16 December 2012. 3.00pm. At the conclusion of Choral Evenng Prayer sung by the Gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir, the Choristers will perform Benjamin Britten's haunting Ceremony of

Carols accompanied by harpist Eleanor Hudson. CURSILLO MASS

Monday 17 December 2012. 7.30pm. Members of the Cursillo Movement come together to celebrate the eucharist. Refreshments will be served in the Gibberd room after the service. Venue: Cathedral and Education Room SCHOOL VISIT 3/3

Tuesday 18 December 2012. 12.50 - 1.30pm. Children from St Mary's Primary School visit with their teachers and are told about the history and work of the cathedral by members of the Education Service. and Education Room SCHOOL VISIT 2/3

Tuesday 18 December 2012. 12.15 - 12.50pm. Children from St Mary's Primary School visit with their teachers and are told about the history and work of the cathedral by members of the Education Service. Venue: Cathedral and Education Room SCHOOL VISIT 1/3

Tuesday 18 December 2012. 10.30am - 12.00pm. Children from St Mary's Primary School visit with their teachers and are told about the history and work of the cathedral by members of the Education Service. CATHEDRAL STAFF CHRISTMAS PARTY

Friday 21 December 2012. 7.00pm FESTIVAL CAROL SERVICE

Sunday 23 December 2012. 5.00pm. The annual Cathedral Carol Service at which seasonal readings, carols and music performed by the Cathedral Choir and carols for the congregation celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ takes place on the 4th Sunday of Advent. Venue: Cathedral 30

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LA NATIVITE DU SEIGNEUR

Monday 24 December 2012. 4.00pm. Cathedral Organist Richard Lea plays on the magnificent Walker organ Olivier Messiaen's suite of meditations on the Nativity of Christ.

La Nativité du Seigneur is a testament to Messiaen's Christian faith, being divided into nine "meditations".Admission Free – Retiring Collection Venue: Blessed Sacrament Chapel FIRST VESPERS OF CHRISTMAS

Monday 24 December 2012. 3.00pm. The Girls' Choir leads this service. MIDNIGHT MASS Monday 24 December 2012. 11.30pm. The Midnight Mass in 2012 will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Venue: Cathedral BBC REHEARSAL FOR MIDNIGHT MASS Monday 24 December 2012. 10.00am - 1.00pm

VISITING THE CATHEDRAL OPENING TIMES The Cathedral is normally open from 7.30am to 6.00pm, but closes at 5.00pm on Sundays in winter. The Sunday evening mass at 7.00pm is celebrated in the Crypt Chapel. There is no charge for admission but a suggested donation of £2.50 for the upkeep of the building would be appreciated. A charge of £3.00 is made for individual admission to the Crypt and Treasury. Tickets for admission can be obtained from the Golden Book Office, situated within the Cathedral, or from the Gift Shop (at the foot of the main approach steps).

You may make a donation towards the upkeep which would be gratefully received.

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Holy Innocents Day 28/12/12 St Egwin, Feast of the Holy Family 30/12/12 Watch Night, St Sylvester I , St John Francis Regis 31/12/12 Circumcision of the Lord, Mary Mother of God & , Blessed Waldo 01/01/13 Most Holy Name of Jesus 03/01/13 Christmas Day (Armenian Orthodox), Theophany (Orthodox), Epiphany 0/01/13 Twelfth Night, 05/01/13 Blessed Angela of Foligno Christmas Day (Orthodox), Nativity of Christ 07/01/13

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Our girls all learned from the best Sadie, LOL! We‘ve done our shopping online & going to the kids for chrimbo dinner. Seen them women on the TV ads prepping for chrimbo? I‘m shouting NOoooo at the TV LOL!

Yes girls, another classic from our Jean. Nina could barely tell me for laughing. Practicing her autograph, LOL!

I know the girls always scream at the TV when they come & shout … It‘s 2012 not 1952! I just think to myself would not have done all that then either, Ha ha our Ma‘s taught us the quick less stress ways & delegation, LOL!

Someone as saying on TV the other they thought the TV ads spose to be ironic. I thought Mmm, that‘s ironic, ...fools, no time for them. You know how we go at Eid, you don‘t get‘ help, you don‘t get … well you get trouble, hahahaha!

Maybe e could set up another social enterprise doing non sexist, non ageist marketing ….. We could get your Fiaza & the girls to ‗upcycle‘ the advertisers to the 21st century, LOL!

Or speak to Equity & see if they can persuade actresses it‘s not a good idea to perpetuate that rubbish. Sure not all work can be ‗art‘ & they need a pay cheque, but the price of what they lose is higher. Just saying, LOL!

Your Jean hasn‘t tried acting yet has she Sadie?

Or a business giving a tresses & doormats some backbone, LOL!

We should all keep our cards from Jean though. She probably will be famous 1 day yanno! A good investment for E-Bay, LOL!

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HERE IS A REMINDER OF INFORMATION IN ISSUE 1.

For anyone who is affected by domestic THERE IS ALSO A QUICK A-Z OF violence, the victims, their children, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT IN THE their friends it is a stressing and pain- FOLOWING PAGES. ful experience.

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The national charity Women‘s Aid have some disturbing statistics on the impact of the issue in UK! The incidents of domestic violence tend to increase during ―Holidays,‖sporting" events, and ―celebrations‖ (such as family and social gatherings like weddings, parties, etc). As we are nearing a lot of festive events information on where people can go for help from domestic violence is in this edition. We will have more focus on the issue in future editions.

THE FREEDOM PROGRAMME ―The Freedom Programme which deals with male violence to women and children.‖ The Freedom Programme is available as an on line course for £10.00. It is a combination of ‗Living with the Dominator and the ‗Freedom Programme Home Study Course‘. It can be translated by Google into other languages. To view the sample, click here

What is domestic violence? In Women's Aid's view domestic violence is physical, sexual, psychological or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family-type relationship and that forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. This can include forced marriage and socalled 'honour crimes'. Domestic violence may include a range of abusive behaviours, not all of which are in themselves inherently 'violent'. (Women‘s Aid) Does domestic violence only happen in certain cultures or classes? Research shows that domestic violence is most commonly experienced by women and perpetrated by men. Any woman can experience domestic violence regardless of race, ethnic or religious group, class, disability or lifestyle. Domestic violence can also take place in lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender relationships, and can involve other family members, including children.

THE NATIONAL 24 HOUR NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE 0808 2000 247

The cost is £10 which includes access to an online copy of Pat Craven's book, Living with the Dominator. Facilitator Training Programme 2013 HERE

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Domestic violence can also occur in same sex relationships. The National Charity Broken Rainbow specialises in support with domestic violence issues in the LGBT community. 45

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What are the signs of domestic violence? Destructive criticism and verbal abuse: shouting/mocking/accusing/name calling/ verbally threatening Pressure tactics: sulking, threatening to withhold money, disconnect the telephone, take the car away, commit suicide, take the children away, report you to welfare agencies unless you comply with his demands regarding bringing up the children, lying to your friends and family about you, telling you that you have no choice in any decisions.

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Disrespect: persistently putting you down in front of other people, not listening or responding when you talk, interrupting your telephone calls, taking money from your purse without asking, refusing to help with childcare or housework.

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Breaking trust: lying to you, withholding information from you, being jealous, having other relationships, breaking promises and shared agreements.

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Isolation: monitoring or blocking your telephone calls, telling you where you can and cannot go, preventing you from seeing friends and relatives.

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Harassment: following you, checking up on you, opening your mail, repeatedly checking to see who has telephoned you, embarrassing you in public. Threats: making angry gestures, using physical size to intimidate, shouting you down, destroying your possessions, breaking things, punching walls, wielding a knife or a gun, threatening to kill or harm you and the children.

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Sexual violence: using force, threats or intimidation to make you perform sexual acts, having sex with you when you don't want to have sex, any degrading treatment based on your sexual orientation.

Hidden hurt This information on The Dominator has kindly been provided by Pat Craven who runs The Freedom Programme © To exemplify the differing beliefs held and tactics used by the domestic violence perpetrator the Freedom Programme© uses the character of the Dominator, comparing it to the character of the Friend. The different faces or types of abuse are all aspects of the Dominator's personality which he uses to control his partner: See information by clicking HERE

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT QUICK A-Z MERSEYSIDE & SURROUNDING AREA

AMADUDU is a refuge for women & children fleeing violence, prioritising the needs of black women & children. 24 HOURS CONTACT 7 DAYS A WEEK AMADUDU , PO Box 252, Liverpool. L69 8NA. 0151 734 0083 OR 07801 597 066 www.amadudurefuge.co.uk All north West directory (Women‘s Aid) - click here

Domestic Violence Support Services West Lancs

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24 Hour Free phone Helpline: 0808 100 3062 01695 50600 Postal Address : P.O.Box 16 Glebe Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire. WN8 6XZ Email enquiries@wlwref.org.uk

KNOWSLEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES First Step Centre, Peatwood Avenue, Kirkby. L32 7PR 0151 548 3333

HALTON & DISTRICT WOMENS AID 0151 420 1230 HALTON IDVA HELP LINE

24 HOUR

24 HOUR HELP LINE

0151 495 2778 0300 11 11 247

LIVERPOOL DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE (LDAS)

Please call us for a confidential chat or to book an appointment. Please ring 0151 263 7474

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT QUICK A-Z MERSEYSIDE & SURROUNDING AREA MERSEYSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

Phone: 0151 709 8770 www.mdvs.co.uk

St Helens —Helena Refuge Refuge and advice line:

Telephone:

01925 226796 womensre-

Email:

fuge@helenapartnership.co. uk

Opening Times:

24hr

SOUTH LIVERPOOL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ABUSE SERVICES Help-Line Telephone: 0151 494 2222 Freephone: 0800 083 7114 Services Mobile/Text for hard of hearing: 07957 163045

SEFTON WOMEN & CHILDREN‘S AID www.swaca.com PHONE 0151 922 8606 email: assessment@swaca.com

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT QUICK A-Z MERSEYSIDE & SURROUNDING AREA Voice for Change

Are you a victim of Domestic Violence? Do you know someone who may need help? Do you know what to do? Do you know where to go? Call us now on Tel: 0151 345 8499

WARRINGTON WOMEN‘S AID The Gateway, 89-101 Sankey Street, Warrington. WA1 1SR

W Domestic Violence Support Services West Lancs 24 Hour Free phone Helpline: 0808 100 3062 01695 50600

Telephone: 01925 417138

Fax: 01925 417138

Email : office@warringtonwomensaid.fsnet.co.uk WAVES Domestic Abuse Centre (Wigan & Leigh) 101 Railway Road, Leigh, Lancs. WN7 4AD Resource Centre Tel: 01942 262290 Email - info@wavedvcentre.com (General enquiries) Domestic Abuse Services Tel: 01942 262290 Email - chris@wavedvcentre.com 24 hr helpline - 01942 262270

Wirral Women and Children‘s Aid Wirral Women and Children‘s Aid, PO Box 14, Birkenhead. CH41 6PX TEL: 0151 643 9766

WORSE KEPT SECRET www.worstkeptsecret.co.uk Free phone 0800 028 3398.

Zero Centre

We provide drop-in support for women, young people and children who have experienced Domestic Abuse. 169-171 LAIRD ST, BIRKENHEAD, MERSEYSIDE CH41 0AA E-MAIL: ZEROCENTRE@AOL.COM 0151 670 1528 49

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Movema is an exciting and dynamic company providing world dance activities for the whole community. Our expert team delivers quality workshops, events and professional performance by using dance from around the globe to engage, educate and entertain. ―Movema‖

means ‗to move‘ in St Lucian Patois.

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Movema is an exciting & dynamic company providing world dance activities for the whole community. Our expert team delivers quality workshops, events and professional performance by using dance from around the globe to engage, educate and entertain. Movema Friends - have you signed up to receive the Movema newsletter? http://eepurl.com/n7PNP Movema: Moving Minds—Various Locations Movema: Moving Minds is a project that delivers

dance activities in an Arts in Health context. Its current focus is to aid the recovery of individuals suffering mental health concerns, with 1 in 4 people being affected by mental illness at some point in their lives. Moving Minds supports on the notion of treating wellness rather than illness and will look to provide dance services accessible by all, within the community for the general public, as well as in hospitals and clinical units. CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

―Burn up to 1000 Cals per lesson!. Click HERE for the timetable

General Enquiries:

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Telephone: 07548 365 869 52 Street, Liverpool, L1 5EW

Address: Movema, The Black-E, 1 Great George

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CONTENTS As this is a supplementary edition there are no articles in this issue. However, there is information from the Merseyside Recycling &Waste Authority‘s E-Newsletter with tips on food waste and other useful information regarding saving energy and recycling. Just a quick reminder to you all as well (which am sure you are all aware of):Ensure all the packaging etc from presents, decorations, party hats etc is disposed of responsibly, and environmentally friendly, and sent for recycling if needed. FOOD BANKS — GIVE IF YOU CAN The fact we need Food Banks in 2012/2013 is of course obscne. However, they are needed and if you are in a position too please think of buying soemthign extra to donate to your local Food Bank to help make it easier for someone else in this cold weather and festive season. I will be focusing more specifically on Food Banks in the next issue (and probably revisit the ongoing issue). If you think you may need support from a Food Bank visit your local Citizen Advice Bureau or similar agency for information on how you an be referred. Don‘t leave it too late, many offices will be closing on Friday until January.

There is contact information for Food Banks on the next page. OLD COATS — The Keep Warm Collective Liverpool have finished collecting coats for this year.However fi you have a spare coat they may be able to let you know where it could be dated. CLOTHES & TOYS — Many Domestic Violence Refuges make collections for clothes and toys. Contact details for Refuges in the area is in the WELLBEINGS SECTION. They will let you know what might be needed and arrange collection or a safe place for you to leave your donation. You may also think about donations to faith organisations helping the needy or asylum seeker charities who make collections for destitute asylum seekers throughout the year.

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Central Liverpool Food Bank General Enquiries: For general enquiries relating to the foodbank please contact Paul Edwards 0151 7333373 paule@frontline.org.uk North Liverpool Food Bank St Andrew's Community Network, Roscoe Primary School, Ballantyne Road, LIVERPOOL. Merseyside. L13 9AL General enquiries T 0151 226 3406 F 0151 233 1060 Julie-anne@changingclubmoor.org.uk South Liverpool Food Bank â&#x20AC;&#x201D; General enquiries Co-ordinator: admin@slfoodbank.org Nicola Hawkes Tel: 07760 718640 Mid Cheshire Food Bank Unit 14 The Business Centre, Barlow Drive, Winsford. CW7 2GN. T: 07936 390480 General enquiries info@midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk

Knowsley Food Bank All correspondence should be sent to: Knowsley Foodbank,PO Box 135,Liverpool. L32 9WX General enquiries T 0151 546 0470 M 07731 789794 info@knowsley.foodbank.org.uk Runcorn Food Bank Rebekah Tunningley, Project Manager, Hope Corner, 139 Church Street, Runcorn. Cheshire. WA7 1LA rebekah@hopecorner.co.uk

St Helens Food Bank Atherton Street, St. Helen, WA10 2DT General enquiries info@sthelens.foodbank.org.uk

Sefton Food Bank Network Throughout December there will be collections of non-perishable food items at some of the local supermarkets. We are looking for volunteers to distribute information flyers and collect donations outside stores. If you are able and willing to spend a couple of hours volunteering, please contact Vicky Keeley at the Volunteer Centre Sefton 01704 501024 ext 206. Sefton CVS and Sefton Council, are appealing to local organisations in the VCF, public and private sectors to set up collection points in your organisations in the upcoming months, to generate and store as much stock as possible so we can get started. This can be assisted by encouraging staff and volunteers to bring in non-perishable food items from the list below. The Foodbank Network will then be in contact with you to organise collection or where food items can be dropped off.

South & West Lancashire Food Bank Chorley, Ormskirk, Preston and Skelmersdale : Gladden House, Gladden Place, Skelmersdale WN8

Warrington Food Bank c/o Friars Green Independent Methodist Church, 41-43 Cairo Street, Warrington. WA1 1EH Tel. 07583080521 E:info@warrington.foodbank.org.uk

Widnes Food Bank c/o St John's Church, Greenway Road, Widnes, Cheshire. WA8 6HA General enquiries info@widnes.foodbank.org.uk Wirral Food Bank Office, Unit 14, Wirral Business Centre, Dock Road, Birkenhead. CH41 1JW Tel: 0151 638 7090 Mobile: 07790205481 General enquiries Tel 0151 638 7090 Mobile 07790205481 wirral.foodbank@btconnect.com 55

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Pitch Perfect www.pitchperfectmovie.com

One film I am very much looking forward to being released this christmas is the highly anticipated movie 'Pitch Perfect.' This film is about a girl starting off at a college (that's University to us brits) and slowly being enticed into joining the school's show choir. The movie stars Anna Kendrick (Twilight saga), and as I have seen from the trailer this could be her big break in this starring role! Pitch Perfect has music, dancing and a hell of a lot of teenage drama and angst! Not to mention humour. Just to watch the trailer can make you laugh for five minutes after it's over! I think this is a must see this Christmas season with the film release on the 21st of December! Review by Sarah ‗Lola‘ Hylton Pitch Perfect — IMDB

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Entries now open for the second £10,000 New Lights Art Prize Where: North of England

Deadline: 31 May 2013

(Source Voluntary Arts Network)

This fantastic award aims to provide a springboard for emerging artists who were born, are living, or have trained in the North of England. All shortlisted entries will be included in a biennial, high profile exhibition held in one of the region‘s most stunning spaces, The Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate, which will run from 21/09/13 toil 17/11/13.

NEW LIGHTS ART PRIZE New Lights currently provides two prizes. Our main award is The Valeria Sykes Prize, named after our main sponsor, consists of three parts: A cash award of £10,000. This award will be made in four payments of £2,500 over the course of the following year. The winner will be given the opportunity of exhibiting at a subsequent exhibition about 2 years after the award The winner will be offered a wide-ranging mentoring scheme The Sponsor‘s Choice Award. This is a separate award of £2,500 for the work chosen by our main sponsor. In addition to the awards outlined above, New Lights provides all short-listed artists with: An exhibition of selected artists‘ works at a high profile venue Online exhibition of selected artist works on the New Lights website An invitation to the exhibition preview, with the opportunity to speak with potential collectors and dealers. Media coverage and the associated marketing of the Prize New Lights is constantly looking for new prizes to add and is currently in discussion with potential sponsors. New Lights is run by a small group of people who are passionate about art and the North of England. It is funded entirely by donations and sponsorship. New Lights — Board, Judges and Sponsors can be found on this page. We also have a number of volunteers, without whom the prizes and Art for All programmes would be impossible. If you are interested in being involved with New Lights as a volunteer or sponsor, please get in touch.

New Lights has opened for entries! Either get your entry form in, or let us know that you are planning to do so by registering your interest.

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As this is a supplementary festive issue there are no articles on Training and Learning in this edition. However, there is information on courses at the Women‘s Organisation on the next 2 pages. (Pages 89 —90) For other information on training and provision please see the Lifelong Learning section in Issue #1 of SHEquality Matters. WE WILL BE RUNNING INFORMATION THROUGHOUT 2013 OF DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS, ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE FREE OR VERY CHEAP!

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NEW YEAR, NEW BUSINESS? Liverpool based enterprise support agency The Women's Organisation

are inviting women to

consider their career options ahead of 2013. Are you considering a new start? Have an idea of something you could do on a self-employed basis? FREE support is on offer to women across the Mersey region to help them set up a business, regardless of current employment status.

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The support available from The Women's Organisation includes: Business Advice One to one appointments available at various venues across Sefton, Knowsley, Liverpool and Wirral to meet with a qualified business adviser who can support you to: • Understand your business needs and agree a plan of action • Provide accurate, relevant and up to date information • Produce a comprehensive business plan that you really understand • Identify available business grants and loans and help you to apply for them. Training to help you to develop your business idea including: • Planning for Success - Open to women with a clear business idea this 2 day course covers all the basics of business planning, helping you to gain the skills to successfully build a business plan and cashflow forecast and to plan your marketing strategy.

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• Book Keeping Made Easy - This lively and interactive half-day session will enhances your book keeping skills. Through simple techniques you will learn how to manage their business finances. • Understanding Tax & National Insurance - Informative ½ day session with HMRC on Tax and National Insurance contributions for self-employment • Promoting Your Business Online – This informative ½ day course provides a great overview of different marketing techniques that can be used to promote your business online. Looking at different

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social media tools and time saving techniques, this course will help you to market your business in a cost effective and time efficient way. Grant of £200 Apply for The Women‘s Organisation‘s £200 Grant along with other sources of finance available in your local area with support from our team. Full eligibility criteria available upon request. And for women who aren't quite ready to pursue their business idea, but want some support to consider their options: Become a More Confident You This interactive Personal Development course is focused on building confidence and self-esteem and creating a more positive outlook for you to make a positive plan for your future. By the end of this course, you will have identified what qualities and capabilities you have and be more confident in deciding where your future lies. To take advantage of any of this FREE support call 0151 706 8111 or email info@thewo.org.uk. We can also be found on Twitter as @TheWomensOrg , ‗liked‘ on facebook at www.facebook.com/ TheWomensOrganisation

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Various vacancies. Most in Merseyside. Full & Part Time, perm/fixed term. Across the arts, health, social care mainly. Good Luck! CONTENTS — JOB ADVERTS DaDaFest

The Skinny

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MRANG

Nugent Care

Liverpool Mencap

Welbeing Enterprises

Sahir House

Refugee Action

British Red Cross

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The Reader Organisation

Chester Performs

People‘s Museum

Emmaus

Charity Commission — Board

Arawak Walton — Voluntary (Chair)

Hiya Faiza. There is a great job for you wth MRANG in this SHEquality Matters Mag & a good one for your Suzy at Wellbeing. I‘m looking at a P/T one in Mencap.

No, there was nothing in there that is really Jean! I‘ve got her doing voluntary work experience though. Yeah, she is doing the organising for Christmas, the decorations some of the shopping, cards, etc. I told her Events Management is a good way to get into the celeb world. But seeing as she does not even organise her wardrobe that well she should do a ‗trial‘ & see if she has potential. She‘s livid, but could not argue her way out of it, LOOoool! …...

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DaDaFest — Executive Director from £31,4K As Executive Director of DaDaFest you have the responsibility to lead and develop on all aspects of the business, develop outputs and help to increase, and diversify its offer as a leading national and increasingly international disability and deaf arts organisation.This position will work alongside the Artistic Director and be responsible for strategic delivery of the business plan, managing DaDaFest‘s operational, financial, fundraising and administrative functions and strive to ensure business sustainability. It is a requirement that all DaDaFest staff work in a flexible manner compatible with the nature of a festival and arts producing company. To support this we work within flexi-time and TOIL. Deadline for Applications: 12noon, Friday 25 January 2013. Interviews: Week Commencing 4 February 2013 Line Manager: Board Salary: Scale P03, point 38 from £31,439 Job Family: Operational Operations Management To manage the Finances of DaDaFest by devising the financial strategy, establishing and monitoring budgets, To oversee and undertake risk planning for all projects, To support and maintain the DaDaFest‘s board as Company Secretary, co-ordinating recruitment in conjunction with the Artistic Director and Board, To develop, monitor, and update the annual Business Plan and lead on an organisational strategy, To lead and develop a financial strategy, identifying and applying for funding opportunities including public funding, grants, sponsorship, individual giving and legacies, in conjunction with the Artistic Director, To plan and schedule work programmes in accordance with the biennial nature of DaDaFest in conjunction with Artistic Director, To assist with the timely and on-budget delivery of DaDaFest and coordinate additional freelancers and volunteers Projects Team To line manage all the company‘s Financial operations establishing and monitoring project budgets, To effectively communicate and work with the team of DaDaFest as a control-led Disability & Deaf arts company, To line manage the Marketing Manager in promoting and raising the profile of the organisation and its activities across all existing and potential audience groups, To line manage the Bookkeeper/Administrator in book-keeping and the general administration of the DaDaFest office General Support the ethos of DaDaFest, and implement its policies, practices and procedures, To undertake relevant training and other forms of staff development, To carry out other duties as necessary for the development of DaDaFest, To work towards fulfilling tasks as detailed within the annual Business Plan DaDaFest is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is positive about disabled people, so we will guarantee an interview for a disabled or deaf person, as long as they demonstrate they meet the basic criteria for the job. Please contact DaDaFest if you require this information in an alternative format

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THE SKINNY NORTHWEST EDITOR We‘re looking for a local editor to head up the Manchester / Liverpool edition of The Skinny. This is a unique opportunity for a talented journalist to manage the editorial development of a new magazine, taking the independent cultural journalism ethos of The Skinny and reinterpreting it for a new northwestern audience. We want someone who is deeply embedded in the area‘s cultural scene, who‘s passionate about local talent in music, clubs, art, film, theatre, literature, fashion, and wants to communicate that enthusiasm to the widest possible audience. We need someone who‘s a highly skilled writer and editor, with experience of production for print and online. Able to manage a team of both salaried staff and volunteers, our local editor will have a keen eye for detail, able to spot errors in grammar, punctuation or design. They will be an excellent time manager, sticking to deadlines and ensuring their team does likewise. They will be flexible, able to anticipate and work around a problem. They will be ready to work with both editorial and sales staff to ensure commitments are met across the board. They will be a skilled communicator, ready to represent The Skinny in Manchester and Liverpool. Aside from the logistics of doing the job, we need someone who has ideas, spark, a vision. We want to see enthusiasm and commitment, someone who‘s willing to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done to the highest possible standard. It‘s not going to be easy creating a new edition – we know, we‘ve already done it once and it represents a lot of hard work by a lot of different people. The Skinny in Scotland has grown from its first issue seven years ago to become the biggest culture and listings magazine in Scotland, the third largest in the UK. We want to take what we do to new areas, providing free information and commentary about the cultural scene in one beautifully designed package. It‘s really important to us that new editions offer authentic local voices, created with love – that‘s where you come in. Anticipated start date: 4 Feb 2013 To apply: Send a cover letter and CV to jobs@theskinny.co.uk along with writing samples reflecting a range of subjects and styles. The cover letter should include some of your ideas for The Skinny‘s new edition. Please mention Local Editor in the subject line. Apply with CV

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THE SKINNY NORTHWEST DEPUTY EDITOR Our Liverpool / Manchester office needs a Deputy Editor. The successful candidate will work closely with the Editor and Digital Manager to assist in the management of the print and online publications, helping to maintain a high standard of writing and presentation across all platforms. They will be a talented journalist, highly skilled in writing, editing, subediting and proofing with an obsessive eye for detail. Like all Skinny staff, they will be passionate and knowledgeable about local culture. They will be ready to manage a team of both salaried staff and volunteers, to liaise between contributors, sales and editorial staff. This role will require someone who is adaptable, able to work both reactively and to a schedule to ensure production requirements are met. They will be a skilled communicator, ready to create and maintain happy working relationships both within the existing company and externally with press agents and promoters. Aside from the logistics of doing the job, we need someone who has ideas, spark, a vision. We want to see enthusiasm and commitment, someone who‘s willing to go the extra mile to ensure the job is done to the highest possible standard. It‘s not going to be easy creating a new edition – we know, we‘ve already done it once and it represents a lot of hard work by a lot of different people. The Skinny in Scotland has grown from its first issue seven years ago to become the biggest culture and listings magazine in Scotland, the third largest in the UK. We want to take what we do to new areas, providing free information and commentary about the cultural scene in one beautifully designed package. It‘s really important to us that new editions offer authentic local voices, created with love – that‘s where you come in. To apply: Send a cover letter and CV containing some writing samples reflecting a range of subjects and styles. The cover letter should include some of your ideas for The Skinny‘s New edition. Please mention Deputy Editor in the subject line Application deadline: 6 Jan 2013 Anticipated start date: 4 Feb 2013

THE SKINNY are also recruiting for

NORTHWEST DESIGNER: This role is expected to take up to ten working days a month, and the fee of-

NORTHWEST EVENTS EDITOR Manchester / Liverpool — Competitive

fered is GBP500 per month. To apply: If you would like to apply, please send a CV, a cover letter and two examples of your design work to jobs@theskinny.co.uk. Please mention Northwest Designer in the subject line. Application deadline: 6 Jan 2013

NORTHWEST PRODUCTION MANAGER Manchester / Liverpool - Competitive

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Merseyside Refugee & Asylum Seekers Pre and Post-Natal Support Group (MRANG)

Project Manager (MRANG) (Advert on Nugent Care website). This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Merseyside Refugee & Asylum Seekers Pre and Post-Natal Support Group (MRANG) Location: Liverpool Ref Number: 209/MRANG Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary / Rate: ÂŁ25,000 Job Description: MRANG caters for refugee and asylum seeking women who are pregnant or have children missing in their country of origin. The project was set up because there was a gap in services that specifically catered for raped, traumatised women who became pregnant as a result of the rape. A Project Manager is required to oversee the running of the organisation and to work with the Trustee's to develop the strategic plan and secure ongoing funding. The successful candidate will have relevant managerial and leadership experience, along with a recognised social care qualification and knowledge of relevant legislation including immigration, asylum and trafficking. You will also have substantial experience of providing support to vulnerable women and managing a caseload. This position is restricted to female only applicants, due to the nature of the work involved. (G.O.R Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1) For an application pack, please call our 24 hour recruitment line on 0151 261 2040 or e-mail: personnel@nugentcare.org

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NUGENT CARE Regulation 33 Visitor 5 - 7 days per month Salary/Rate: ÂŁ31,468 pro-rata Ref Number: 210/CEN Job Description: This is a newly created role initially for a period of 12 months. The main purpose of the role is to undertake Regulation 33 visits to Nugent Care children's homes and ensure that reports are submitted in compliance with regulations. The visits must be conducted unannounced so there may be a requirement for evening and weekend working. There will be a requirement to travel between sites as and when required and office accomodation will be available at relevant bases within the establishments. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the Childrens Act regulations and Safeguarding Procedures along with experience of Ofsted Inspections and a clear understanding of child development issues and strategies to address challenging behaviour. You must posses excellent skills in observation, assesment and analysis of information along with the ability to work in isolation and to strict deadlines. For an application pack, please telephone our 24 hour recruitment line on 0151 261 2040 or e-mail: personnel@nugentcare.org Closing Date for completed applications: 14th January 2013

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Career Coach - 19 hrs/week £10,250-£11,250 Outreach Co-ordinator 37.5 hrs/wk £22,500£24,500 Fundraising Manager 37.5 hrs/wk £25,000£26,500 Mencap Liverpool is a small charity based in the centre of Liverpool. We help individuals who have a learning disability and provide support to their family members. We are affiliated to the national charity Mencap, (who provide some services in Liverpool), but we are a separate charity, run by local people. We don‘t receive any funding from national Mencap. We have 6 staff and around 60 volunteers, around half of whom are people who have a learning disability. We provide outreach support; career coaching; befriending; social activities; workshops; access to volunteering; and the chance to make your voice count through influencing and campaigning. We‘re a source of accessible information and advice. Our work is funded by charitable trusts, grants and donations from local people. We have three exciting opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join our team: Career Coach 19 hrs/week £10,250-£11,250 Outreach Co-ordinator 37.5 hrs/wk £22,500-£24,500 Fundraising Manager 37.5 hrs/wk £25,000-£26,500 The closing date is Friday 18th January at Midday. Please view the details below and apply, using the relevant application form, attached to an email to sarah.jones@mencapliverpool.org.uk Please note that the Mencap Liverpool office will be closed from Friday 21st December 2012 until Wednesday 2nd January2013 Thank you for your interest.

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Job Vacancy: Finance & Admin Manager We have a new part time vacancy for the position of Finance & Admin Manager. Deadline for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 9th January 2013. Wellbeing Enterprises is leading on a number of exciting and pioneering initiatives across Merseyside and Cheshire, and is looking to build upon its existing core team of staff by recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Finance & Admin Manager who will undertake a lead role in developing, implementing and monitoring the day-to-day financial and administrative responsibilities of the organization. If you enjoy working in a challenging and creative environment, and are passionate about health and wellbeing then this may be the role for you.. In this crucial post within the organisation, you will develop and implement robust financial and administrative procedures in line with good practice guidance, and use Sage software to manage and monitor budgets, invoices, accounts bank balances and petty cash to ensure sufficient funds are always available for the needs of the organisation. To succeed in this post, you will have substantial experience in a senior financial role, have excellent time-management and organisational abilities, and have a ‗can-do‘ attitude and high degree of personal integrity in order to provide a solid foundation for the organisation to continue to flourish. Closing date for applications: 4pm on Wednesday 9th January 2013. Please return completed application forms to Wellbeing Enterprises, Bridgewater House, Old Coach Road, Runcorn, WA7 1QT or email to info@wellbeingenterprises.org.uk Wellbeing Enterprises CIC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Wellbeing Enterprises CIC: Finance & Admin Manager Salary: £22,221 – £25,472. pro rata 15 hours per week (fixed term 10 months) Job Description and Person Specification click here Application form click here Equal opportunity monitoring form click here Wellbeing Enterprises leaflet click here

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Sahir House is the support, information and training centre offering a wide range of services to individuals and families living with or affected by HIV on Merseyside. Sahir House recognises the stigma and prejudice that surrounds HIV and works in partnership towards a greater understanding of HIV amongst the general public, media and health and social care profession. Liverpool‘s HIV Charity, Sahir House wins Heritage Lottery Fund support - Click Here to download HIV Heritage Worker Job application pack.

HIV HERITAGE WORKER 2 Years Funded Hours of work: This is a part-time post, working 22.2 hours per week – this may be worked as 3 days per week of 7.4 hours each or negotiated to be worked as fewer hours over more days, provided the needs of the service are being met. Note: the nature of this work may require occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off is arranged under the terms and conditions of employment. Salary: This post has been graded in the NJC scale 6 (SCP 26-27) £22,221 – £22,958 pro rata for 3 days per week (actual gross for hours worked of £13,332 £13,775 per year) Length of contract: This post is offered as a 24 month contract until January 2015. Closing date for all signed applications forms: 5pm Friday 21sth December 2012 Interviews will be held 11th January 2013 .Ideal start date: Early February 2013 Mandatory staff induction training: Fri 1st Feb (evening), Sat 2nd, Sun 3 rd, Sat 9th and Sun 10th (daytimes) February 2013. Visit website: www.sahir.uk.com Email : nicholas@sahir.uk.com Phone : 0151 237 3989 Address: 151 Dale Street, 2nd floor, Liverpool, L2 2AH 78

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REFUGEE ACTION

Project Worker - Liverpool Partnership Project

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The Liverpool Partnership Project is a unique new project that aims to increase asylum seekers‘ knowledge of local services and of their rights and entitlements, in order to equip them for the possibility of destitution. As Project Worker on the Liverpool Partnership Project you will work with staff across two other organisations to coordinate, plan and facilitate a programme of group information sessions for asylum seekers recently dispersed to Liverpool. With experience and understanding of providing quality face-to-face group information sessions you will have the ability to collate information and present it in a variety of ways in order to reach different target groups. You will need:  A commitment to asylum seekers and refugees, and an insight into their needs, strengths and hopes. 

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Knowledge of statutory and other services available for asylum seekers with the ability to identify appropriate services offered for asylum seekers in Liverpool.

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The ability to work in partnership with other organisations including community groups, voluntary/statutory agencies and experience of doing so.

Closing date: 8 January 2013 - 11.59 pm Interviews to be held week commencing: 28 January 2013

Application forms should be returned to: Grace Jackson-Cole, HR, Refugee Action, Victoria Charity Centre, 11 Belgrave Road, London SW1V 1RB or emailed to: recruitment@refugee-action.org.uk

BRITISH RED CROSS Project Coordinator (Refugee Services) - Salary ÂŁ14,419 - ÂŁ16,700 per annum Hours: 28 per week Fixed term contract until November 2017 Location: Liverpool This post is funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. The new Liverpool asylum outreach and support project is being delivered in partnership with Refugee Action and Asylum Link Merseyside. The project will support asylum seekers at risk of or experiencing destitution to mitigate the risk of, survive and find durable routes out of destitution, by meeting needs for information, knowledge about rights and entitlements, well-being, reduced stress and enhance skills/educational and employment activities. Volunteers and staff from the three agencies will work together to meet the needs of beneficiaries through group information sessions, courses, one to one complex casework support and through practical support with vouchers, clothing and food. We are seeking to recruit a new project coordinator to coordinate and deliver a timetable of first aid courses and ESOL classes for asylum seekers. In addition the post holder will run a project supporting asylum seekers into volunteering. You will also be responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers helping with the project delivery You will be educated to A level or equivalent by experience with excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills. A CELTA/TESOL qualification or equivalent would be advantageous. You will need experience of working in the voluntary sector, project coordination skills and a thorough awareness and understanding of refugee issues. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this post. As part of its Recruitment and Selection procedures the British Red Cross undertakes criminal record checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. To apply on-line go to www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies or e-mail recruitmentpreston@redcross.org.uk for an electronic application pack. If you would like a paper application, please send a stamped addressed envelope to: British Red Cross Recruitment, 11-14 Pittman Court, Pitman Way, Preston, PR2 9ZG

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BRITISH RED CROSS Project Administrator (Refugee Services) - Salary ÂŁ5,708 - ÂŁ7,426 per annum Hours: 17.5 per week Fixed term contract until November 2017. Location: Liverpool. This post is funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. The new Liverpool asylum outreach and support project is being delivered in partnership with Refugee Action and Asylum Link Merseyside. The project will support asylum seekers at risk of or experiencing destitution to mitigate the risk of, survive and find durable routes out of destitution, by meeting needs for information, knowledge about rights and entitlements, wellbeing, reduced stress and enhance skills/educational and employment activities. Volunteers and staff from the three agencies will work together to meet the needs of beneficiaries through group information sessions, courses, one to one complex casework support and through practical support with vouchers, clothing and food. We are seeking to recruit a project administrator to be based within our refugee services. The post holder will be responsible for providing efficient and reliable administrative and support functions to project staff. You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent by experience with excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills and have demonstrable experience of working in an office environment. You will need awareness and understanding of refugee issues and good communication and organisational skills are essential. As part of its Recruitment and Selection procedures the British Red Cross undertakes criminal record checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. To apply on-line go to www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies or e-mail recruitmentpreston@redcross.org.uk for an electronic application pack. If you would like a paper application, please send a stamped addressed envelope to: British Red Cross Recruitment, 11-14 Pittman Court, Pitman Way, Preston, PR2 9ZG Alternatively telephone 01772 707329 for further information. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8 January 2013 with interviews to take place week commencing 28 January 2013. We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. Project Administrator JD (Dec 2012).DOCProject Administrator JD (Dec 2012).DOC 81

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BRITISH RED CROSS Customer Care Manager

Also recruiting for a New Business Executive (location Salford) ÂŁ21,500

Salary: ÂŁ23,500 Location: Salford, Greater Manchester Permanent 35 hours per week The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, national disasters and individual emergencies. Our services in the community are funded through a range of income generation activities. One such activity is the Red Cross Training (RCT) business, which annually trains over 120,000 people in first aid and related skills either at our training venues or in their own companies around the UK. Not only is the provision of a safe working environment a legal requirement for employers, it can also boost efficiency, save money and provide employees with highly motivational life skill. We are also developing our public first aid training channel to focus first aid skills and building resilience throughout the UK population. This is an exciting time for RCT as we continually develop our business to meet the expanding market for first aid and health and safety related products & services. The holder of this post will provide an exceptional standard of customer care by the successful management of escalated feedback and complaints. They will proactively create an environment of quality focussed and customer driven people within RCT by constructive feedback on performance and recommendation for development. They will ensure awareness of failure and areas for improvement within the business by the issuing of reports and corrective action. Please see the job description below for more detail. If you experience any difficulties applying online please email namachree@redcross.org.uk We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience.

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The Reader Organisation EXPERIENCED Get Into Reading Project Worker  Five x Part-time positions (0.3 – one and a half days per week) 1 in Merseyside  Criminal Justice focus working in PD PIPE unit (Personality Disorder Psychologically Informed Planned Environment) 1 year fixed term contract (£18,000 p.a. pro rata)

This is a dynamic and varied job requiring you to promote, set-up, establish and facilitate a weekly Get Into Reading group in order to promote well-being and good mental for offenders/ex -offenders in the PD PIPE. You will be responsible for choosing and presenting a wide range of reading material, including poetry, and for generating free-flowing conversation as well as for addressing literary questions group members may have. Each project worker will work within one of the following PD PIPEs:

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HMP Hull Stafford House, Merseyside HMP Send, Woking HMP Gartree, Market Harborough Kirk Lodge Approved Premises, Leicester Please see the job description for more information: download Job Description Please complete the application form and submit a covering letter, explaining how you meet the requirements and fit the person specification (not more than 1 side of A4 please) to Michelle Barrett at michellebarrett@thereader.org.uk Your letter will explain what you could bring to the job, referring to your own reading journey, and you will want to mention some works of literature that you think might be particularly relevant. Closing date for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 15th January 2013 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 23rd January 2013 at The Reader Organisation, The Friary Centre, Bute Street, Liverpool, L5 3LA. Candidates will be shortlisted by Thursday 17th January 2013. Please make sure your contact details include a phone number by which we can contact you if you are called for interview.

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2013 is a major year for us with a full programme of exciting and innovative events and festivals ahead of us. To help us along our way, we‘re looking for a Producer, Production Assistant and PR Officer. You can find out more about each role, including how to apply, here. We‘re also embarking on an exciting new project which will take place from 14th – 24th March 2013. -Rogues‘ Galleries will use a number of Chester‘s empty shops as pop-up venues to create an interactive programme of performance and digital art. You can view our call for artists proposals and short films here. We are also seeking Creative Collaborators to help us create and stage Rogues‘ Galleries. DEVAGATE/ROGUES‘ GALLERIES - CALL F OR PROPOSALS… We are seeking proposals for installation and performance artworks created/adapted specifically for Devagate. Using empty shops as venues, we are looking for artworks and projects, which have a digital technology, film and/ or performance art focus, which can be sited within these pop-up shops. We are also looking for proposals for works that connect these spaces. Deadline for expressions of interest: Friday 14 December 2012 Submission deadline: Monday 17 December 2012 More info and full brief…

PR OFFICER £20K

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT £18K

Deadline for applications: Thursday 20th December 2012

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Equal Opportunities monitoring form PRODUCER – SUMMER FESTIVAL PROJECTS £20K – £25K

Deadline for applications: Thursday 20th December 2012 Download job description / person specification

Equal Opportunities monitoring form DEVAGATE/ROGUES‘ GALLERIES - CALL FOR DEVA SHORTS (FILM) We are seeking submissions of new and existing moving image works, which relate to the overall Devagate theme of shopping (independence, invention, fighting against brands, the future of the high street). We are looking for a mix of short films of varying lengths – animation, experimental, photography, and documentary. Deadline for Submissions: Monday 28 January 2013 Download a full brief 84

Equal Opportunities monitoring form DEVAGATE/ROGUES‘GALLERIES CREATIVE COLLABORATORS We are looking for Creative Collaborators to work with us to co-ordinate, create, install and run Devagate. Deadline for applications: Thursday 10th January Download job description / person specification

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PEOPLE‘S HISTORY MUSEUM

Writer and workshop developer — Fee

for developing workshops with schools and community groups: £3000 over three year project (£300 per day) Every object tells a story… about ideas worth fighting for The People‘s History Museum is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of democracy in Britain. We engage, inspire and inform all audiences by showing that ‗there have always been ideas worth fighting for‘. Our learning team delivers an exciting programme of activities for children, young people, adult learners and the public throughout the year. We have been awarded a Cultural Partnership grant from Manchester City Council. The grant will allow us to develop a creative writing workshop that will become part of our core programme for school and community groups. We are looking for a writer to work closely with the museum over the three year project. The successful applicant will develop a creative writing workshop based on the museum‘s collections that will compliment the existing Learning Programme. The writer will be responsible for research, development and delivery of the workshop, including relevant links to the National Curriculum. The workshop will be developed with schools and community groups in Manchester. We are looking for someone who will be able to commit to the full duration of the project. To apply, please send your CV and a proposal (max 2 sides A4) to learning@phm.org.uk including the following information: Why you would like to work on the project Your relevant experience in working with schools and adult community groups Briefly describe how you would approach the project. For example, the writing techniques you would focus on, if there are any particular objects or stories you would use as inspiration  How your previous experience or working practice will complement the collections and story of the museum Applications can also be sent by post. Write to: Catherine O‘Donnell, People‘s History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER. Please note that applications by email are preferred. If you have any queries or would like to discuss the project further, please contact Catherine O‘Donnell on 0161 838 9190 or email learning@phm.org.uk

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EMMAUS Capacity Building Adviser

Salary: 30k Location: Flexible

Contact: For further information contact Simon Grainge, Membership Services Director Email: sgrainge@emmaus.org.uk Closing date: 2nd January, 2013 Emmaus UK: The Homeless Charity That Works Emmaus UK is a federal body supporting 24 Communities and 10 Groups in the UK. We are part of an International Movement, with over 300 Communities worldwide. Emmaus Communities offer homeless and socially excluded people a home, companionship, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment. Residents, known as Companions, work full time in their Community‘s social enterprises enabling them to develop skills and build self-respect, whilst also enabling their Community to become financially self sustaining. We are looking to recruit an Organisational Development professional with a track record in training, people development and governance, to work as part of the Capacity Building Team of 4 advisers (each with discrete skills). You will deliver a range of targeted capacity building interventions to enable and empower the development of Emmaus Communities and Groups into effective, sustainable and quality focused organisations. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a ‗can do‘ attitude, and the ability to build strong relationships and influence people. A personal commitment to and empathy with previously homeless and socially excluded people is also a must. The post holder will be required to regularly travel to Emmaus Communities and will either be based at an Emmaus Community (if there is one close by) or will work from home. This role is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with the right skills and experience to be part of an innovative and collaborative team. See below to download a candidate information pack and application form. Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 2nd January Interviews: Friday 11th January Emmaus UK, Registered charity no. 1064470. Click here for link to advert on Emmaus

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Charity Commission Board Members - London 12-18 days per year: £350 per day The Minister for the Cabinet Office wishes to appoint 4-5 Board Members of the Charity Commission for England and Wales. These are public appointments and will be conducted in compliance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments' Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies under the principles of merit, fairness and openness. These Board Member appointments require people of high calibre with the necessary skills and experience to assist the Chair in leading the Charity Commission. They will possess strong leadership skills along with the expertise to oversee the independent, impartial and proportionate regulation of the charity sector. In line with the Charity Commission's statutory obligations the Minister is seeking to appoint a legally qualified Board Member and a Board Member who knows about the conditions in Wales. Additionally one of the successful candidates will be required to Chair the Audit Committee and will have a relevant Accountancy qualification. One individual may cover more than one of the requirements outlined above. The Charity Commission is a non-Ministerial Department responsible for maintaining the publicly accessible register of charities (there are 162,000 registered charities), for determining whether institutions are charities, for providing information and guidance to charities on complying with the law, and for the oversight and regulation of charities in England and Wales, including identifying misconduct or mismanagement and taking appropriate regulatory action. The time commitment is 12-18 days per year, for which the remuneration is £350 per day. The term of appointment will be for three years. Please find attached an application pack and application form: Application pack Word ¦ PDF Application form Word ¦ PDF Welsh version of advert Word ¦ PDF Alternatively, you can email: boardrecruitment@charitycommission.gsi.gov.uk for more details.

Applications should arrive no later than 17:00 on 11 January 2013. The Cabinet Office and Charity Commission are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications irrespective of gender, race, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation. Click here for Charity Commission advert 87

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Arawak Walton has been providing affordable homes in the heart of Manchester for nearly two decades. It specialises in meeting the complex housing needs of Black and Minority communities and is also firmly established as a financially strong and well managed organisation . Arawak Walton was formed in 1994 from the merger of two Black and Minority ethnic housing associations: Arawak and Walton. Their combined resources provided a sound base on which to build an efficient and effective association centred on the multi-cultural communities of inner city Manchester and Trafford. One of the keys to Arawak Walton's success is the calibre of its staff team. Professionally qualified and dedicated to their work, they undergo continuous training and development to enhance their knowledge and skills. The association's culture is one of flexibility and willingness to embrace new initiatives. These have included new build, stock transfers short-life properties, shared ownership, leasehold, rehabilitation and re-improvement.

Chair of the Board Voluntary Position. Based in Manchester. Circa 25-30 days per year. We are looking for a new Chair of our Board:

to ensure that the association is effectively governed and financially stable to provide leadership to the Board in their role to support the Chief Executive and her team to develop Business Plans and Strategies  to play a key ambassadorial/influencing role to support the association in pursuit of its challenging aims and ambitions Board and Committee meetings are generally held in the evenings. You will also be involved in a number of strategy, training and communication events throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a BME Housing Association who aims to make a difference to our customers and communities.

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This is a currently advertised as a voluntary position. The successful applicant will receive generous paid expenses and be given training and development opportunities/allowance. For an informal discussion, please contact Ms Cym D‘Souza, Chief Executive on 0161 272 6094. For an Application pack, please contact Bindu Pandya on 0161 272 6094 or email bpandya@arawakwalton.com Note: CV‘s and applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Job Description

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Arawak Walton is committed to Equality and Diversity

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