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Athletes and budding competitors across Northern Ireland are being challenged to take on the Glentathlon - an endurance race across the picturesque Glens of Antrim

Stonehenge goes on tour – 'Sacrilege' by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller comes to Belfast as part of 2012 celebrations

If you involve volunteers or aspire to engage with volunteers in the future then this Inspire Mark course is for you! Volunteer Now is holding free Creating Volunteering Champions courses in both Belfast and Derry-Londonderry in September.

Common Purpose Northern Ireland Navigator Leadership Course 2012
Don’t just learn what leadership is, learn to lead.

We are delighted to launch our latest training brochure which is packed with lots of new and exciting courses and training programmes.

An event for the NI Voluntary/Community sector: with a wide-ranging seminar programme and busy exhibition halls, Active in the Community is an event not to be missed! Put the dates in your diary: 9th and 10th Oct at Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast.

More than 90 people from all over orthern Ireland took part in the annual weekend organised by Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation.

Three superfit Northern Ireland triathletes have successfully completed one of the toughest challenges of their lives for charity.

This is an opportunity for charities and third sector organisations to invest some of their reserves in a local, ethical and environmentally worthy new social enterprise. NI companies and individuals have first priority on the shares. Closes 21/09/2012

An event for the NI Voluntary/Community sector: with a wide-ranging seminar programme and busy exhibition halls, Active in the Community is an event not to be missed! Put the dates in your diary: 9th and 10th Oct at Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast.

Volunteers are being sought to record illegal car parking on Belfast's cycle lanes. Let's gather evidence and challenge Roads Service to help us reclaim Belfast's cycle lanes.

Is your Group involved in the promotion of wellbeing and positive mental health? If so, this course is for you! Early Bird Booking Offer: Book by 31st July and avail of the special discount!! Limited places available - so don't delay!!

Ocean Youth Trust Ireland formed part of the flotilla to welcome the Clipper home yacht Derry-Londonderry into Port on Lough Foyle last week.

The city of Galway was alive and buzzing and the place to be during the Volvo Ocean Race finale and festival in Galway last week where Ocean Youth Trust Ireland, a youth sailing charity, delivered taster sailing sessions for people of all ages.

Ocean Youth Trust Ireland and partner agencies have secured 28 spaces on a EU supported Tallships Youth Exchange Voyage from Dublin to Belfast via Liverpool.

Summer is an exciting time at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, with so much to see and do. Why not bring the family along to enjoy a host of fantastic activities this July and August.

Youth travel to USA for a conflict resolution programme

The number of children and young people who smoke could be significantly reduced if cigarettes were sold in plain packs, says Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation.

Volunteer Now has launched an inspiring new film about their work and volunteering which features Olympian Jonathan Edwards and former Irish Rugby International Simon Best　as well as individuals involved in various volunteering activities.

On Friday 6 July, more than 50 people from voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland and the six southern Border counties graduated from the University of Ulster with a Certificate in Management Practice.

The BB Health Forum has been short-listed for the National Lottery Awards under the 'Best Health Project' category. To Vote, please go to www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards and click "Health" or call 0844 836 9702. Thank you for taking time to support us

Delegates and visitors at the Active in the Community event will be eligible to enter their local community for the opportunity to win £18,000 of outdoor gym equipment.

NICVA is currently seeking nominations from the voluntary and community sector as representatives at the Joint Government Voluntary and Community Sector Forum (Joint Forum).

Camara in Northern Ireland are offering free collection and data erasure to US Department of Defense standard for July and August only. Worth £15 per PC!!! Only available to the Community and Voluntary Sector.

This year’s NSPCC Mournes Hike Against Cruelty to Kids (HACK) will offer walkers two spectacular, challenging walks through the magnificent Mournes.