Part Time Post With Consortium

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 18 September 2018 15:05

Comhthionól Ard Mhacha Thiar

Job Title:                              Part/Time Office & Marketing Administrator

Hours of Work:                    20 hours per week

Duration:                              Fixed Term until 31 March 2019

Area:                                    Armagh City Area

Comhthionól Ard Mhacha Thiar are looking for a Part/Time Office & Marketing Administrator to provide a wide range of administrative and support services to the WAC. Reporting to the Community Development Support Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running and functioning of the Comhthionól Ard Mhacha Thiar Office. You will have good business and general administration experience. Excellent organisational and communication skills are a must to be successful in this role and shall:

• Assisting in running of small busy community office
• Dealing with all aspects of office administration and basic accounts
• Manage general communications to the Senior Management
• To script and update all arts, entertainment press releases and website content from information received from artistes, organisations and managements and organise distribution of the same.
• To work in conjunction with the WAC to promote the social economy projects within the organisation
• To liaise with all relevant external organisations, agencies etc. to maximise promotional opportunities for the social economy activities.

You could be involved in all of these activities or you might specialise in a particular one.

The job will be part/time, with hours to be worked as and when required Monday to Friday.

Successful applicants must have:

Essential Skill/Criteria

• Educated to a minimum of 3 GCSE standard grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent  
• Delivery in a busy office environment - Ability to carry out all of the duties required, in a way which enables the smooth running of an office
• Performance Management – Strong organisational and time management skills with the efficient and prompt completion of tasks assigned
• Partnership working – The ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Effective communication – communicating effectively with a range of audiences verbally and in writing
• Financial Management and Control – maintain appropriate administrative procedures and systems in compliance with organisational financial controls providing reports as and when required.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel

OR

• 1-2 years in an administrative position with accounts and marketing experience to include points stated in bullet points above

Desirable Skill/Criteria

• Proven experience of working within voluntary community sector.
• Experience in an office management role is desirable
• Experience in a Marketing Management roll is desirable
• Knowledge of the background to and development of West Armagh Consortium’s projects.
• Proven experience of working on marketing projects

HOW TO APPLY 

For an application pack please visit http://westarmaghconsortium.org/ . Applicants should send a completed application form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by:

CLOSING DATE: 4pm on 5^th Oct 2018. Applications received after this date shall not be considered.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to the Comhthionól Ard Mhacha Thiar any special requirements and a recent Access NI check.

To apply follow link JOB VACANCIES AT WAC

Presentation Reception At Palace For Local Charities

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 18 September 2018 11:59

The Deputy Lord Mayor of Armagh City Banbridge Craigavon Council, Cllr Paul Duffy, has invited members of the West Armagh Community Festival Committee to a reception in the Lord Mayor's Parlour on 26th September. Representatives of the local charities due to receive a share of the monies raised through the sponsored run/walk held as part of the West Armagh Community Festival in August, have also been invited.

Lisanally Special School and the Armagh Breast Cancer Awareness Group will benefit from the funds raised through the run/walk which was very well supported. Several hundred runners and walkers took part in the event that was held in the Palace grounds on August 10th 

Committee members wishing to attend need to confirm their attendance.

Community Well Being Event

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Last Updated: Friday, 14 September 2018 11:41

Any community based  groups interested in attending this can follow the details on the poster or go through the consortium office.

Work@sea Training Through Southern Regional College

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 September 2018 15:20

Anyone interested in an ocean going career might be able to avail of training being offered through the local Southern Regional College  

A Round Up Of Pictures From West Armagh Community Festival 2018

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Last Updated: Thursday, 23 August 2018 07:53

Please click onto the link below to view photo montage. Hope you enjoy. We are indebted to Brian Corvan for compiling the short video. Some people have experienced difficulty with the first links. If that's the case click on the last link will take you to our FB page and the video.  

WAC Festival 2018 montage

http://www.corvan.ie/wac.mp4

https://www.facebook.com/westarmagh.consortium/videos/2123775827897025/

Free 12 Week Healthy Weight Management Programme at Cathedral Road Recreational Centre

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 August 2018 11:40

Could you help someone with dementia to keep doing the things they love?

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 August 2018 11:26

Could you help someone with dementia to keep doing the things they love?

 Side by Side volunteers support people living with dementia in the local community.  This involves companionship for a person in the early stages of dementia helping them to take part in social and recreational activities, providing one-to-one support to enable people with dementia to continue with their hobbies and interests or engage in new ones. 

This would be for a few hours every week or fortnight in the Armagh, Banbridge or Craigavon areas.

We are currently seeking people with these interests:

-        Golf                 - Gardening                - Cycling                     - Baking

-        Cricket            - Farming                    - Knitting                    - Walking

 Want to find out more?

If you would like to find out more about this or any of our volunteering opportunities please contact Rosario Mc Hugh, Volunteering Officer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /028 71 384570) or visit our website at www.alzheimers.org.uk.

Festival Organisers Reply To Criticism

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Last Updated: Thursday, 09 August 2018 14:44

"The West Armagh Community Festival has been in operation for over 20 years and in that time has been officially opened by Mayors and Lord Mayors from ALL parties within Armagh City and District Council (ACDC). The events that appear to be causing upset to members of the unionist parties have been part and parcel of the Festival since its early days, so why are unionist politicians up in arms now, considering that they participated in its official opening over the years and witnessed some of the events in question.

"Indeed, we have the current Lord Mayor officiating at our sponsored run/walk tomorrow night in the Palace Grounds. The monies raised at this will benefit two local charities, Lisanally Special School and Armagh Breast Cancer Support Group.

"The Festival was deliberately timed to coincide with what used to be a very volatile time of year, particularly within the nationalist community. The Festival organisers used the Festival to redivert energies. By and large this has been a great success insofar that here in Armagh the anniversary of Internment now passes off without any unrest and anti-social behaviour as had been the norm.

"The events in the Festival are named after people who are significant to the community in Armagh, who died either as part of the conflict or had respected standing within the community. There are over 10 events named after local people, not all who died violently.

"We are currently involved in a very busy Festival with a full schedule of multi-cultural events and cross community activities geared to everyone in the community. We hope this statement will suffice. If there are any further queries we will gladly respond to them after the Festival is completed."

New Volunteering Opportunities

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Last Updated: Thursday, 09 August 2018 10:25

Armagh Travellers Support Group (ASTG) is seeking new Directors (Trustees) to join our Management Board.  This is a great opportunity to make a difference to an organisation committed the improving the quality of life of the Traveller Community living in Armagh.  You will be part of a voluntary team supporting the governance of an organisation delivering a range of supports and community services to families and young people.  We are looking for individuals with a background in the private, public, voluntary or community sectors with an interest in social justice issues who can contribute to the leadership and governance of the Organisation.  If you feel you have skills and qualities that could help, ATSG would welcome your involvement. We currently meet on a monthly basis. For further information, or to submit letter of interest, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tel 028 3751 7531 by Friday 24^th August.

Unique Opportunity for Community Leaders

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Last Updated: Thursday, 26 July 2018 13:39

CAIRDE Teo in partnership with Trademark Belfast and Aonach Mhacha is offering a free, half day introductory course for aspiring community leaders and volunteers entitled ‘Community Empowerment and Economic Development’.

The short introductory course will be delivered in Armagh City Hotel from 09:30 to 13:00 on Saturday 8^th September 2018. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided. Early registration is advised.

Those participating on the course will be presented with the opportunity to attend a series of workshops, advice clinics and bespoke support meetings, culminating in the production of business plans and the procurement of additional supports towards the establishment of new enterprises.

The course will be of particular benefit to existing and emerging community leaders who will be supported in rolling out cooperative development programmes. Participants will also receive further mentoring and support to ensure that prospective enterprises are developed on a sustainable footing. Individuals or groups with enterprising ideas for new businesses that have a cultural or a community dimension are particularly welcome.

Both Trademark and CAIRDE Teo possess unique experience and expertise in bringing together local community interests to work together for mutual benefit. Aonach Mhacha is a community cooperative that is currently erecting a new £2 million cultural enterprise hub in Armagh City that will open to the public in 2019 providing employment and incubation space for emerging enterprises.

This project is being delivered with financial support from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All Programme.

For more information or to reserve a place on the course, please contact Gearóid by telephone on 028 37515229 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

7 Hills Parks Experience Finishes Off At Lough Neagh

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Last Updated: Friday, 20 July 2018 15:14

The final walk in the 7 Hills Challenge Parks Experience took place with a dander around Kinnego Marina Lough Neagh. All the walks in this programme have enjoyed very fine weather and it was fitting that the programme finished off at such a picturesque location and on such a fine morning. Congratulations to all those who took part in the walks and to Mr. John Fields who served as guide, coach and general all round mentor for the walkers. We hope to revisit the project again as part of our promoting healthy lifestyles programme.

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Possible funding avenue for sports clubs.

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Last Updated: Friday, 15 June 2018 11:05

This many be of interest to sports clubs  in the town offering them a possible funding avenue.

Cash4Clubs is a sports funding scheme, giving clubs a unique chance to apply for grants to improve facilities, buy new equipment, gain qualifications and invest in the sustainability of their organisation.

The Cash 4 Clubs scheme has given out sports grants to many deserving recipients and is committed to funding even more sports clubs in the future. With awards of £500, £750, £1000 and £10,000 available.

Cash4Clubs has given over £300,000 to community sports clubs since 2008. 

Follow the link below.

https://cash-4-clubs.com

Volunteering Opportunities For The Armagh Area

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Last Updated: Friday, 15 June 2018 10:22

Below is a brochure compiled by Volunteer Now detailing some volunteering opportunities in the Armagh area. The West Armagh Consortium would also like to add another volunteering opportunity. Volunteers are needed for the upcoming West Armagh Community Festival that will run form August 6th - 11th. Anyone interested can contact via this site or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 07759949314.

ARMAGH SUMMER 2018 VOLUNTEER NOW BROCHURE

GOGA – Live Active NI – Awaiting response

Alzheimers Society Reminiscence Café

Compassionate Carer http://bit.ly/2o8b6oE 

Café Support Volunteer http://bit.ly/2GfHD3G

Befriender - http://bit.ly/2Gd5uAA

Armagh Citizens Advice Bereau

Receptionist - http://bit.ly/2IjA4dN

Board Member - http://bit.ly/2KmgNZL

Inspire Wellbeing – Friendship Group Co-Facilitator http://bit.ly/2wOtf2H

Belfast Central Mission (Armagh) – Volunteer Isolation Buster http://bit.ly/2rGZeMZ

Talking Newspaper – Volunteer Reader http://bit.ly/2y367Zr

Riding for Disabled – Riding Assistant’s   http://bit.ly/2zM1AMY

Men’s Shed - Shed Members http://bit.ly/2zBDsMb

Rural Transport – Social Car Driver http://bit.ly/2yHi9Mt

Early Years – Nothing confirmed yet. Amanda (02890662825)

Triple A – THIS ONE HAS ALREADY BEEN CREATED by Lynne

Mullabrack Luncheon Club – Luncheon Club Assistant  http://bit.ly/2Iiaju9

Community Support – Ex-Prisoner Support Volunteer http://bit.ly/2IGw2PS  

Helping Autism Newry District (HAND) – Fundraising Team Members http://bit.ly/2z3EWCC

Action on hearing Loss

Befriender - http://bit.ly/2rF7Jbv

Information Stand Volunteer - http://bit.ly/2wEbP8R

Volunteer Presenter - http://bit.ly/2KWDq8a

Hearing Aid Volunteer - http://bit.ly/2IhB85G

Further details of volunteering opportunities are available on   http://www.volunteernow.co.uk

COULD YOU BE A COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDER?

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Last Updated: Thursday, 14 June 2018 09:03

Could you be a community first responder was the question we asked when this article was first published .To date there have been several people who have expressed an interest in responding to this. Although there wasn't a time frame outlined for the purposes of moving the appeal forward both WAC and REACT have agree to resubmit this appeal via all our social media outlets. It has also been decided to set the end of the month as an interim cut off date, at least for the initial appeal and in order to get those who expressed an interested connected to the CFRAT. Obliviously the recruitment of first responders will be an ongoing process and will continue after this initial promotion.

To find out more follow the link READ MORE to the original article.

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ARMAGH PARK EXPERIENCE

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 16 May 2018 14:33

In a follow up to our 7 Hills Challenge last November/December we are organising the Armagh Parks Experience that will commence on Saturday 26th May.
In a slight change to the format ,this event will take place over five  sessions taking in parks in and around Armagh. Starting off with the Demesne on Saturday 26th it will also take in Navan, Segahan, Gosford and finishing off with an historical walk that will also include refreshments

FOLLOW UP TO 7 HILLS CHALLENGE- ARMAGH PARKS EXPERIENCE

There are a limited number of place available for this so we would encourage people to book early. As with our previous challenge the walking guide will be John Fields. You can register through the usual consortium number or email. Tel; 07759949314 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

SRC COURSES

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Last Updated: Thursday, 10 May 2018 12:57

NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER APPOINTED

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 02 May 2018 10:43

The West Armagh Consortium has appointed Stephen Fields as their Community Development Programme Manager. The post formed a substantial part of the consortiums successful application to the Big Lottery. The consortium were successful acquiring nearly £200,000 for a three year programme under the Big Lottery Peoples and Communities Programme.

Stephen has now taken up the post and will be based in the consortiums offices at Sherry Fields Sports Complex. The WAC Chairperson Fiona Kelly welcomed the appointment saying " The West Armagh Consortium have for many years now strived to get a full-time resource in place at Sherry’s. I am confident that local community groups and the community in general will be able to benefit from this appointment. 

The programme under which Stephen has been appointed also has programme costs and I know that he has already been in contact with local community groups to consult on a beneficial action plan, a plan that will take the needs of groups into account. I would like to wish Stephen all the best in his new role."

The programme is a three year one running until 2021 and will encompass many aspects of community activities in the west of the city. Although based in Sherry’s Sports Complex, aspects of the programme will be delivered in the various community venues throughout the city. It is envisaged to utilise the network of community houses that were set up under the NRPB programme. 

CHALLENGING YOUR CONDITION COURSE

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Last Updated: Friday, 27 April 2018 14:13

The following course is a free course designed to help people living with along term medical condition. It is free but anyone wishing to avail of it should use the contact details to confirm. It consists of six 2.5 hour sessions. 

The Challenging Your Condition Course is a supportive group where everyone shares helpful tips and experiences.  The course leaders have a Long Term Condition themselves and understand the difficulties participants face.  They refuse to let symptoms take control of their lives and can support you to manage yours.  The emphasis is on learning what you can do for yourself and how to make the most of the information you get from doctors, nurses and other health care workers.  Its for people living with a Chronic Long Term Condition ( Epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s, arthritis etc)  even if newly diagnosed.

These courses are for persons over 18 years.

To find out more about these FREE courses and secure a place please contact the office on 028 9078 2940 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Further information can be found on our website https://arthritiscare.org.uk/our-services-and-support/events/filter:Courses%20and%20Workshops

The Next Chapter

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Last Updated: Monday, 23 April 2018 12:01

The Next Chapter is a new programme targeting local women and supported by European union's Peace IV Programme and in partnership with NIVCA and Irish Rural Link.

Megan Feron MLA who is Deputy Chairperson of the Assembly Women’s Caucus, has urged women to register for this programme which gets underway in June 2018.The Next Chapter will run a series of training, coaching, mentoring and empowering programmes for women living and working in towns, cities and rural areas across the border counties.Participants will be provided training in communication, conflict management and resolution, accessing power and influencing decision making, presentation skills and media engagement.The project will run over the course of two-years. In this time 10 chapters will be set up across the border counties. Local chapters are Newry, Mourne & Down and Louth and Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Monaghan.

The programme is targeted at women of all ages and backgrounds, and it is designed to give women opportunities to take up leadership positions within communities and public life.
Politics Plus, in partnership with NICVA and Irish Rural Link will implement this project on a cross-community and cross-border basis.

To register an interest in this project go to http://www.thenextchapter.eu or contact Megan Feron MLA for further information.
It should be noted that they are only asking for women to make an expression of interest at this stage and more information will follow in due course.

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING AT CONSORTIUM OFFICES

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Last Updated: Monday, 05 February 2018 16:23

Pictured above are some of the volunteers that availed of the recent defibrillator training that the West Armagh Consortium delivered on Saturday 3^rd February. There was two sessions consisting of classes of 8 persons. These classes are part of the ongoing training programme in the use of AEDs that began with the provision of defibrillators for community houses located within the neighbourhood renewal area. This is the third year that community volunteers been trained up in the use of these life saving devices. This training provides an ever increasing pool of community volunteers capable of using the machines that are located  in several estates in the town.