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Jonathan McAlpin, Chief Executive of East Belfast Enterprise, is pictured with new board members Gareth Robinson and Beverley Brown. www.eastbelfast.org
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East Belfast Enterprise has welcomed two new board members, Beverley Brown and Gareth Robinson.
PMVA Trainer Course
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Abertay International Training Ltd

This accredited Level 3 PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Trainer Course over 3 days will qualify you to teach both the 1 day and 2 day awards in PMVA. Trainer courses held in Belfast as well as London, Manchester and Glasgow et
Pictured with Second Comber Boys’ Brigade members is Energia Group representative Lauren Donnelly and Stephen Cowden (Second Comber Boys’ Brigade Captain).
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Open Strategic Communications

Second Comber Boys’ Brigade have found the back of the net this week after it received a donation for £300 from the leading provider of energy in Ireland as part of its Helping Hands initiative.
MindWise
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Having already raised over £160k, the car dealership has pledged continued support for a further two years to the Beyond Bricks Programme which benefits schools across NI.
Re-imagining Volunteering for Broader Participation
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Volunteer Now

As involvement in formal volunteering decreases, and people seek more informal and flexible ways to contribute to their causes, charities need to adjust to this challenge.
Face-to-Face Training Dates
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Volunteer Now

Did you know we are now offering some face-to-face safeguarding training? We still have online sessions but on certain dates, you can book in-person training.
Is your organisation in the 70%?
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ASCERT

70% of organisations don't provide guidance to managers on how to deal with employee disclosures of substance misuse
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Local cancer charity encourages schools to log on and learn.
Malachi Cush, SVP Ambassador for the Northern Region
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In a harmonious fusion of melody and philanthropy, Malachi Cush, the celebrated singer songwriter, has assumed the role of Ambassador for the Northern Region of St Vincent de Paul, an international charity dedicated to alleviating poverty.
VOLT The Big Help Out
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Volunteer Now

The Big Help Out is a UK-wide campaign designed to raise awareness of volunteering, provide opportunities for people to volunteer and make a difference in their communities.
Volunteer Strategy - Gaining Visibility & Traction
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Volunteer Now

Are you frustrated by organisational decisions that affect your volunteer program and yet were made without your consultation? How do you get a seat at the table when so often volunteers are seen as 'nice to have' rather than a critical cog?
Investing in Volunteers Congratulations
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Volunteer Now

Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the UK Quality Standard that helps you assess and improve the quality of your volunteer management and involvement.
Melissa Irvine
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Excalibur Press

For Melissa, social work has always been a goal. Even when she temporarily took a different path, she knew she wasn’t where she wanted to be.
Cathy Blevins
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Excalibur Press

“I just want to make a difference to anyone who is struggling”
Carol Ervine (Group Director of Tenant and Client Services at Choice) pictured with artist Alina Gawhary, Choice tenant Svitlana Sukar, and Choice Tenant Engagement Officer Anne McAllister.
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Open Strategic Communications

World-renowned professional artist and amateur musician Alina Gawhary was the special guest at a good relations event organised by Choice Housing and partners to mark International Women’s Day.
Dr. James S. Gordon is the Founder and CEO of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine.
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Excalibur Press

Transforming trauma: A Community Approach to Healing will see three free events taking place at Stormont Parliament Buildings (April 10), The MAC (April 11) and Queen’s University (April 12).
Dr. Charles Byrne
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Sonya Cassidy PR

‘Save Your Heart, Lose Weight and Help Save the Planet’ by Dr. Charles Byrne, was motivated by a personal health struggle, inspiring the doctor to wholeheartedly adopt the principles and guidance within the book and turn his life around.
Photos: Steven McAuley. From left Stephanie McKittrick, Katie Matthews-Furphy, Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy, Wendy O'Doherty and Rupa Jain
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Excalibur Press

A fully-funded programme designed to support pre and early stage entrepreneurs experiencing additional barriers to enterprise, concluded with a celebratory event at Belfast City Hall recently.
Lucie Snowden.
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Excalibur Press

She may just be 22-years old, but Lucie Snowden is already making a difference to so many lives in her dream career as a social worker. Qualifying as a social worker 7 months ago, Lucie has lots of advice for anyone considering social work as a career.
Niamh Quinn
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Excalibur Press

The 32-year-old from Clonoe, County Tyrone, always had a deep interest in social work and over a period of ten years, was determined to continue to pursue her dream of being a social worker and is now achieving that dream.
Ballydugan Retail Park
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A public exhibition hosted by Celpark Limited, part of Comer Group Ireland, will showcase its plans for Ballydugan Retail Park on Wednesday 27 March from 1pm to 7pm at The Saint Patrick Centre, Downpatrick.
Action Cancer
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Sonya Cassidy PR

Leading local charity receives £100,000 for Therapeutic Services.
Sandra Miskimmin, owner of SMASH Worldwide
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Excalibur Press

Sandra, owner of SMASH Worldwide, a health and nutrition company which supports women through hormonal changes, believes by opening up the conversation about all hormones, it can open up a new way of life for women of any age.
Belfast beauty expert Lynsey Bennett of Lusso Tan
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Excalibur Press

Belfast beauty expert Lynsey Bennett of Lusso Tan, who will be speaking at the Mums At Work Elevate Your Business conference on Monday March 25, shares her essential skincare and tanning tips to unlock radiant skin before 25.
Retail banking and admin experts Roisin McAteer and Maria McLaughlin
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Excalibur Press

AdminAnswers NI, founded by experts Roisin McAteer and Maria McLaughlin, offers pivotal support to small businesses grappling with administrative challenges.