Kilsally's Ulster

T. 028 90 436710

Please see full details and the application forms / guidance notes on our website: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/culture/funding.asp

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL FUNDING

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:16:40 -0800

FAO groups within Belfast City Council area only –

Regards,

Iain

Belfast City Council is opening the Community Festivals Fund and the Development & Outreach Initiative today. Both funds promote access to culture and arts participation, and community / skills development through arts, cultural and heritage activities.

The Community Festivals fund offers grants from £2,500 to £10,000 for Festivals happening between 1st April and 30th September 2012. The closing date is 24 February at noon. (A second Tranche will open on 20^th June and close on 10th August for Festivals taking place from 1st October 2011 to 31st March 2012.)

The Development and Outreach Initiative offers grants up to £20,000 for partnership projects taking place between May 2012 and April 2013. The Closing date is 5 March 2012 at noon.

Belfast City Council and Community Arts Partnership are jointly holding open Funding Advice Sessions in various venues around the city from next week. The Funding Advice Sessions will be done in partnership with Community Arts Partnership (CAP) which is one of our multi annually funded organisations, who will be on hand to give quality advice on best practice within partnership projects and practical advice to communities considering making an application to Development and Outreach.

Dates and venues of funding sessions:

Tuesday 7th February
2-3pm: Ballynafeigh Community House (Ormeau Road)
4-5pm: Groundwork NI (63-75 Duncairn Gardens)

Thursday 9th February
10-11am: Richview Regeneration Centre (337 Donegall Road)
12-1pm: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich (216 Falls Road)

Friday 10th February
10-11am: Andersonstown Leisure Centre (Andersonstown Road)
12-1pm: Mount Conference Centre (2 Woodstock Link)

Tuesday 14th February
11.30-12.30: Spectrum Centre (331 Shankill Road)
2-3pm: Belmont Tower, (82 Belmont Church Road)

Please note: no need to book for these sessions, just come along. We can also offer one-to-one meetings with organisations needing specific advice and guidance, and CAP can offer further training and assistance if a particular need is identified.

http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/culture/festivalsfund.asp

http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/culture/developmentandoutreach.asp

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THE ULSTER SCOTS POETRY PROJECT - Bangor Carnegie Library - 15th February

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:13:33 -0800

Dear All,

Please find below – details from Neal Sutherland at Bangor Carnegie Library of their forthcoming Ulster-Scots poetry evening on 15^th February.

Regards,

Iain

Hi there,

We just wanted to let you know about an up and coming event here at Bangor Library that may interest you and members of your Network.

Next Wednesday night, 15^th February, at 7pm, we have Dr Kathryn White, Dr Frank Ferguson, and Dr Carol Baraniuk from the Ulster Scots Poetry Project coming along to the library to revive and recite works of local poets that have helped to shape world literature.

The event is completely FREE, but we advise booking places in advance.

We would really appreciate it if you could pass these details on, for what promises to be a fascinating evening of local culture.

Hope to see you there!

All the very best,

Neal Sutherland

Bangor Carnegie Library

80 Hamilton Road

Bangor

Co. Down

028 91 270591

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Upcoming events

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:09:19 -0800

Dear All,

Please find details of two upcoming events being organised by USCN member groups. Everyone is welcome and I know your support would be greatly appreciated by the organisers.

Regards,

Iain

Cairncastle Ulster-Scots

Ulster-Scots Praise Service, Sunday 26th February, Cairncastle Orange Hall at 3.00p.m.

Everyone welcome. For more details please contact Bobby on 07774401935

------------------------------

Ballycarry Community Association

Popular Scottish group North Sea Gas will make a welcome return to Larne next month, when they appear at the McNeill Theatre.

The group, which regularly tours North America and Europe, will be back in Northern Ireland by invitation of the Ballycarry Community Association and Broadisland Gathering Festival committee.

North Sea Gas have several albums to their credit and have appeared in concert in the United States and Germany as well as on Chinese television.

Funds raised from the concert, being held on Friday, February 17, will being going to the Assocation to assist with its projects and the event gets underway at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £10 and go on sale this week at the Larne Leisure Centre and at Beattie's Shop in Ballycarry, Schomberg House in Belfast and Carrickfergus Museum.

The three man group went down well last year when the theatre was packed for the event, and the organisers are hoping for the same this time around.

The North Sea Gas concert will officially launch this year's Broadisland Gathering, the 20th in the village. During the evening details of this year's events will also be announced.

Iain Carlisle

Ulster-Scots Community Network

T. 028 90 436710

Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Grand Orange Lodge of England Parade & Rally 16th June - Weekend trip 15th - 17th June 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:40:47 -0800

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Billy Armstrong <billy@billyarmstrong.co.uk>
Date: 19 January 2012 14:18
Subject: FW: Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Grand Orange Lodge of England Parade & Rally 16th June - Weekend trip 15th - 17th June 2012
To: Billy Armstrong <billy@billyarmstrong.co.uk>

Billy Armstrong

Prospect House, or

Woodlands House,

Coagh Road,

Stewartstown. BT71 5JH

T: Stewartstown - 028 87738641

Mobile Phone - 07801 738641

E: billy@billyarmstrong.co.uk

From: William Houston [mailto:wth1948@hotmail.co.uk]
Sent: 18 January 2012 16:04
Subject: Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Grand Orange Lodge of England Parade & Rally 16th June - Weekend trip 15th - 17th June 2012

Hi Folks,

Please find attached details of a weekend trip to London from 15th to 17th June 2012, for the GOLE Queen's Diamond Jubilee Parade & Rally on 16th June. As this trip is by plane rather than Bus, you will have three days in London, to see the Trooping of the Colour, take part in the Parade and Rally, or shop,visit the various tourist sites such as Covent Garden Market or go to one of the many shows currently running in London.

We will be accompanied by Dungiven Crown Defenders Flute Band and there are still seats available.

The Coach to the Airport is leaving Londonderry and persons may be picked by arrangement and others will be collected along the route, e.g. Drumahoe, Dungiven, Castledawson, Magherafelt. Persons may also join the group at Belfast International airport.

If you wish to travel, please contact by return, as spaces are becoming limited.

Regards,

William

William has 1 file to share with you on SkyDrive. To view it, click the link below.

Poster2.LondonTrip.doc

William has 1 file to share with you on SkyDrive. To view it, click the link below.

Poster2.LondonTrip.doc

USCN Christmas Greetings (...and a very quick survey)

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:16:44 -0800

Dear All,

On behalf of everyone at the Ulster-Scots Community Network I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you and your members a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

2011 has been a busy yet rewarding time for the organisation and we are pleased to have been of assistance to many of you throughout the year.

In order to assess your satisfaction and help us plan for the future, we have designed a quick and easy confidential on line survey for our member groups.

I’d really appreciate it if you could spare two minutes to tick a few boxes and give us some feedback on what we do.

Simply click this link - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PKSVFJR to take part in the survey. I can guarantee that all responses are confidential – we have no way of knowing the identity of those who respond.

Thanks & Regards to all,

Iain

Iain Carlisle

Ulster-Scots Community Network

T. 028 90 436710

Coleraine Ulster Scots December Newsletter

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:28:53 -0800

dec 2011.pdf Download this file

Please find attached the December issue of our newsletter.

Please feel free to circulate to anyone else you think might be interested.

Regards

Joanne

Covananters Evening in Ardrossan

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:50:23 -0800

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Iain Carlisle <iainc@ulster-scots.com>
Date: 17 November 2011 13:25
Subject: FW: Covananters Evening in Ardrossan
To: iainc@ulster-scots.com

Dear All,

Please find below, details of an event focussing on the history of the Covenanters – hosted by Ardrossan Ulster-Scots Society. The organisers would welcome visitors and your support would be very much appreciated.

Regards,

Iain

Hi Ian, just to let you know that we are having a 'Covenanters Evening on Saturday 14th of January 2012

Here are the details, we'd be most grateful if you could please pass them on to everyone in the Network

best regards

Billy

Ardrossan Ulster - Scots Society

Ayrshire

'Covananters Evening'

Saturday 14th January 2012

7- 00pm

Whitlees Community Centre

Carrick Place Ardrossan Ayrshire

Lecture: 'The Heroes & Heroines of The Scottish Covenant

by Robert Watson: Author of 'Peden The Prophet'

Covenanting Songs by Mark Dunlop

Mark will sing songs that he has written about various Coventanters

Tickets for this event are only £3 and are available

from Billy Irvine on 01294 608557

or email ardrossan.ulsterscots@yahoo.co.uk

Cranny Gatherin - Ulster-Scots Festival 22-25th November

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:46:28 -0800

Cranny Gatherin Ulster-Scots Festival 2011.pdf Download this file

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Iain Carlisle <iainc@ulster-scots.com>
Date: 17 November 2011 10:41
Subject: Cranny Gatherin - Ulster-Scots Festival 22-25th November
To: iainc@ulster-scots.com

Dear All,

Please find attached the programme of events for the Cranny Gatherin Ulster-Scots Festival which takes place next week – 22^nd-25^th November.

I know the organisers would welcome your support at these events.

Regards,

Iain

Iain Carlisle

Ulster-Scots Community Network

T. 028 90 436710

Coleraine Ulster Scots Resource Centre Newsletter

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:19:33 -0700

Hi Folks

Please find attached the first issue of our newsletter. Feel free to forward this on to anyone you think might be interested.

At present we are intending to publish quarterly, however depending on events & articles submitted by individuals and groups this will be reviewed. If you have anything you would like included please forward it to curg@btconnect.com or give details to Richard or myself.

Suggestions for future content welcome

Regards

Joanne

sept 2011.pdf Download this file

Ulster-Scots Agency Music/Dance Tuition 2012

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:27:11 -0700

Letter to all groups re tuition 2012 roadshows.doc Download this file

Dear All,

The Ulster-Scots Agency plan to open applications to their Music and
Dance Tuition Program on 26th September 2011 and have asked me to
circulate the attached letter which details venues for information
sessions regarding this scheme.

New application forms and guidance notes will be available from the
Agency website from 26th September and completed applications must be
received by noon on 28th October.

USCN staff are available to assist member groups who require guidance
in the application process and we plan to have staff on hand at most
of the Agency events to help with any queries which may arise.

Regards,

Iain

Grants for groups and halls: Energy Efficient Venues - Reminder

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:43:18 -0700

Dear Member Group,

Just a reminder about the Big Lottery Energy Efficient Venues programme, which we fell feel may be of interest to a lot of our groups who may own or lease halls to carry out their activities.

NB. A number of USCN member groups have already been successful – however please note that if you plan to follow up a small application (<£10k) with a second larger application (<£50K) the deadline for the first application is the end of August 2011.

The Energy Efficient Venues programme will pay for community organisations to carry out works to their venue to make them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. As well as benefiting the environment the programme will help groups save on their heating and lighting costs.

This programme can fund 100% of the costs incurred and can include items like:-

1. Installation of double glazing

2. Upgrading insulation (Roof, floor and wall)

3. Installing more energy efficient boilers and heating systems

4. Installing more energy efficient hot water systems

5. Installing more energy efficient kitchen appliances

6. Installation of energy efficient lighting systems

7. Installation of control systems to maximise efficiency of systems

The above are only some of the items which can be funded and applications can also include professional fees such as architects, energy consultants, engineers, building control and planning fees and remedial works associated with the installations.

There are two grant sizes (£2,000.00-£10,000.00 and £15,000.00-£50,000.00)

Groups can apply for one grant or up to two grants in the following combinations

· A grant of between £2,000.00 and £10,000.00 followed by another grant of the same size

· A grant of between £2,000.00 and £10,000.00 followed by a grant of between £15,000.00 and £50,000.00

Full details are available on the Big Lottery Fund website.

The total fund available is approximately £5million and we would encourage any Ulster-Scots groups who are interested to apply as soon as possible.

If your group require any advice or assistance sourcing quotations for energy audits and contractors or completing applications etc. please do not hesitate to contact The Ulster Scots Community Network, where our staff will be pleased to help point you in the right direction.

Ulster-Scots Cookery Book

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:42:07 -0700

The Scullery Promotion July 2011.pdf Download this file

Dear All,

Please find attached information on a new Ulster-Scots themed cookery book by Diane Hoy.

Regards,

Iain

Cairncastle Ulster-Scots Festival 2011

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:16:29 -0700

cusf 2011.pdf Download this file

Dear All,

Please find attached this year’s Cairncastle Ulster-Scots Festival
Programme. Events run from 26th – 31st July and everyone will be made
most welcome.

Regards,

Iain

Pre-Orde Trooping The Colour 2011 CD Today

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:53:49 -0700

Hello

Pre-Order the New Trooping of the Colour 2011 CD Today

This year's Troop of the Colour is lead by the 1st Battalion Scots
Guards which will be shown live on the BBC tomorrow. (11th June)

The CD will be available on 13th June, to pre-order the CD or view the
tracks visit our website:
http://ernemusicsupplies.com/MilitaryCDs.aspx

CD cost £10.00 + 90p P&P.

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Visit the Fife and Drum Museum at: www.fifeanddrummuseum.org

New Prices for Mullan Flutes

Fri, 27 May 2011 05:33:57 -0700

Hello All

New Prices for Mullan Flutes. Still keeping them priced low as
possble but the rise in the cost of african blackwood has been a small
increase in the prices; the 1 & 2 Keys flutes are going up by £5 and
the 5 Key flute is up £8.00 to £138.00. See attached flyer.

The Piccolo will be finished in a few weeks and is going out on trial
next week to Scotland.

We have decided to replace our existing F flute with a improved model.
Already the prototype has been tested alongside the Hawkes & Sons
Crown AZ F flute, so pleased with the results we are now going to
invest into the production of the flute. Will keep you all informed.

Regards

William

Visit the Fife and Drum Museum at: www.fifeanddrummuseum.org

FUNDING FOR BUS HIRE

Wed, 11 May 2011 03:32:42 -0700

RTF - Voucher Scheme - Information Leaflet for Groups-1.doc Download this file

£100 transport vouchers for bus hire for groups in rural
locations...... regards Kilsally

Subject: FUNDING FOR BUS HIRE
To: Charles Neville

Dear Colleagues

Please find in attached info on funding scheme again open with
Department Rural Development which provides assistance to those groups
wishing to hire a bus. Appreciate amount available is small but many
have found it useful in the past.

Kind Regards
Charles Neville PhD

Community Development Officer
Ulster-Scots Community Network
Markethill Office:
27 Main Street, Markethill
Co. Armagh BT60 1PH
E: charlesn@ulster-scots.com; T: 07824510304

Arts Council NI - Musical Instruments for Bands Grant now open!!!!

Fri, 06 May 2011 05:48:19 -0700

Dear All ,

The Arts Council’s Musical Instruments for Bands Grant is opening on Monday!!

The programme opens 9 May 2011 and deadline for applications is 4pm on
2 June 2011.

This is a very tight turnaround time and the application has to be
accompanied by a number of policies, quotes and attachments.

The Ulster Scots Community Network in conjunction with the
Confederation of Ulster Bands & RSPBA (NI) are hosting 2 informal
information sessions on Wednesday 11th May 2011. We appreciate that
this is short notice but feel that it is important to get bands
started on applications etc as soon as possible due to the short
application window.

These will take place simultaneously in the Royal Hotel, Cookstown and
the Island Centre, Lisburn - both commencing at 8pm.

The format of these will incorporate an overview of the scheme,
guidance on filling out the form, help with the attachments required
as well as providing handouts for further reference. It is anticipated
to last for approximately 1 hour, with tea/coffee also being provided.

Although these information sessions are not organised by the funders
(ACNI) this is an invaluable opportunity for your band to obtain
guidance and hopefully result in a successful application.

Some details are as yet unconfirmed however it is anticipated that the
maximum application per band will be £5k - as yet the total budget is
unconfirmed. It is expected that bands who have previously been
awarded this funding from 2004-2011 will be excluded.

In order to register a place/s at one of these events, please email
your name/s, band and contact details to info@ulster-scots.com before
1pm on Wednesday 11th May.

As up-take is expected to be high, you are advised to register as soon
as possible. Spaces are restricted to 1 or 2 attendees per band

As mentioned previously, it is important to remember that the window
of opportunity is very short (only 3 weeks after the date of these
meetings) In preparation for applying and in advance of these
sessions, bands can start to prepare by ensuring the following items
are in place -

· Constitution,

· Band bank account (at least two unrelated authorized signatories)

· Details of competition results in last two years (if relevant)

· List of activities for previous two years and a projection of
activity for incoming year (parades, competitions, concerts etc)

· A recent recording of the band -

· Two quotes for the instruments required - confirming a
delivery date prior to Feb 2012

· Safeguarding/Child Protection policies

· Equality/Equal opportunities policy

· Most recent annual statement of accounts (for the period as
stipulated in your Constitution) - audited and signed by an
independent person

· Copy of the minute of the meeting at which the annual
accounts were agreed by the committee

· Projected accounts for current year

(Assistance and guidance can be provided on the night if you do not
have some of the above documents)

These information sessions proved very successful in 2010 with approx
70% of the successful applicants having attended one of the sessions.

Best Regards,

Iain

Iain Carlisle

Ulster-Scots Community Network

68 - 72 Great Victoria Street

Belfast

BT2 7BB

Tel. 028 90 436710

iainc@ulster-scots.com

www.ulster-scots.com

Poster for Easter concert

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:22:00 -0700

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rhoda Barfoot
Date: 11 April 2011 13:44
Subject: FW: Poster for Easter concert
To: alan@ulster-scots.co.uk

Dear Alan,

I was given your details by Hugh Brownlow. I am a violinist planning
a concert in St Swithin's, Magherafelt on Easter Saturday, 23rd April
2011. The concert is in aid of the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, and
will be an evening of violin music and song. The concert will be
followed by refreshments. Hugh thought you might be able to help me
to publicise it. I have attached a poster, I'd appreciate it if you
could print a few and distribute them where you think there could be
some interest. I'm going to send you a newsletter version in another
email; please forward this as much as you can. Thanks very much. I'd
love to see you at the concert on Easter Saturday!

Best wishes,

Rhoda Barfoot

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rhoda-Barfoot/109258482489025#!/pages/Rhoda-Barfoot/109258482489025?sk=wall

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Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:50:12 -0700

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
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Subject: FW: IMPORTANT NOTICE + single user copy PIPING WORLD D25 APRIL 2011
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