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20 May 2013
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RDC Update
Integrating Communities
Housing Executive
New Rural Housing Action Plan Launched
Social Farming Masterclass
RURAL RESPECTING DIFFERENCE PROGRAMME UNDERWAY
Space and Place Funding Announced
New state-of-the-art £1.2m facility for historic Carrickfergus YMCA
O’Dowd Opens New £1.7 Million YMCA Lurgan Building
Doors Officially Open at New £800,000 Community and Cross-Community Facility in Maghera
Seminar to highlight Rural Youth Migrations and Employment
Dairy Career Opportunities in NZ
Farm Safety Partnership unveils new media campaign
The Big Question
RDC responses to NIHE Draft Rural Action Plan
O’Neill launches on-farm safety awareness sessions
Rural Respecting Difference Programme Launched
Foster launches new loan fund for small businesses
International Early Childhood Peace Building Conference
040 Cookstown Organise Workshops
Cross Border Community Spaces Mark Programme Closure with Celebration
Dundalk Railway Society Launch
RDC Response to DARD Strategic Plan 2012-2020
St Columb’s Park House unveils £1 million revamp
Rural Youth Entrepreneurs Targeted
Residential 2012
Find out more about Business on Board
Cross-community youth centre on course for completion
Female Entrepreneurs to Boost Rural Economy
Farm Families Get IT
NIHE Rural Regeneration Funding Available
DARD Strategic Plan out for consultation
Corrymeela peacemakers remembered at the opening of Davey Village
A Busy Summer as Six Halls Successfully Complete a Major Refurbishment Programme
Barron Hall reopens after major reconstruction
‘Peace One Day’ Film attended by capacity audience in Belfast
Whiteabbey Good Relations Football team impresses in unique new kit
Rural Poverty Seminar Announced
DETI consults on 2 Mbps Broadband Service
Rural Challenge Programme 2012 Launched
Sunnyside Community Association support residents through Good Relations
Good Relations Archery Club celebrates opening night
Social Enterprise Qualification
Farm Modernisation Reopens
O’Neill announces DARD HQ move to former military site
Heritage tours of Dundalk works
Aelagh Women’s Group kick off Good Relations with football school
Whiteabbey Community Group’s Good Relations day brings community together
Aelagh Women’s Group inspire older community with Good Relations history trip
SEUPB public consultation events
Lottery funds to support UK City of Culture Celebrations
Agri Food Strategy Board Launches Call for Evidence
NIRWN News Published
NIHE Launch Rural Progress Report
Good Relations to the fore in Parkmore
‘YOUTH FOR PEACE – MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER’ PROJECT
Employers for Childcare Survey
Tender Opportunity for ICT Training Provider
Community Engagement Events 2012
Twelve Halls Successfully Complete a Major Refurbishment Programme
Publication encourages Equine Sector to avail of RDP funding
BRIC supports annual Shared Neighbourhod event
BTs Get It Together Campaign Launches Initiatives
Rural White Paper Will have positive impact on rural communities
O’Neill launches Borewells Scheme for rural homes
Inspirational women helping to boost the rural economy
Vacancies at NIEL
Five halls re-open after completing an extensive refurbishment programme
O'Neill Outlines Challenges and Opportunities at Balmoral Show
Housing Executive Rural Regeneration Funding Opportunities
North West Groups celebrate two year cross-community project
Sported Small Grant Programme Opens
Village SOS Calls for Applications
Free resources to celebrate Volunteers Week 2012
International Conference on NI Peace Process
DARD Publishes CAP Reform Response
Events Funding for the Foyle and Carlingford Areas
Public Consultation on the Status of the Horse
Young people’s achievements celebrated at the Impact 2012 Awards
Official Opening of Killegar Parish hall following extensive renovations
Princes Countryside Fund soon open for applications
Coastal Communities Fund Launched
BBC Audience Council NI Seeks Members
Agri Food Strategy Board Members Sought
New employability training 'Boost' for young people in rural areas
RDC Response to Programme for Government
VAT and DARD Online Services Drop in Sessions.
Give Your View on Supporting Families Programme
O’Neill meets Countryside Agri-Rural Partnership
Landmark event to help NI's rural community enterprises
Campaign celebrates 50th Anniversary of CAP
NIHE Community Involvement Strategy published
NIHE Rural Matters - latest edition
RegioStars 2012 Jury presentation O4O project
New Edition of Rural Matters published
DARD TO HOLD STAKEHOLDER ROADSHOWS
AGRI-FOOD PROCESSING & MARKETING GRANTS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
‘RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ACTION’ LAUNCHED
Northern Ireland Housing Conference 2012
RDC Response to Social Investment Fund Consultation
O’Neill outlines new focus for Rural Development spend
Vacancy for Social Farming Project Co-ordinator
Delegates from Cacadu District Municipality meet RDC and RCN
RDC call on Government to ‘Think Rural’
Call for Additional Focus Farmers
NI housing photos - 40 years of change
Innovation Vouchers available for small businesses
Suppport for Farm Families event, Co. Down
Social Investment Fund Out for Consultation
Social Development Minister comments on Programme for Govt
'Planning: What the Future will be '- free training seminar
Rural Network NI hold 'Sustainable Villages' seminar
Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy Consultation
NIHE Rural Unit Publications Available
RDC Meet Rural Development Minister
Three more halls launch after refurbishment programmes
St Patrick’s Day Small Grants Scheme open
Sharing Our Stories—Across the Divide
CALOR NAMES ITS VILLAGES OF THE YEAR 2011
NI Housing Council Awards take place in Co. Down
Applications sought for Impact 2012 awards
Villages Battle it Out for Calor Crown
CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON NEW YMCA PREMISES IN LURGAN
Belfast’s Irish Language hub reveals its £1.9 million facelift
RDC appoints New Chair
RDC appoints new Chair
Jolly Roger Complex Opens in Upper Ardoyne
Northern Ireland Economic Conference
Find out more about Charity Bank
Your chance to speak directly to MLAs
Tenders for BRIC Sharing Visions theme
Big Lottery Energy Efficient Venues Scheme to help community venues
Rural Broadband prices set to fall
Practical On-farm Renewable Energy event
SOS Call for Rural Communities
Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF) now open
Significant progress on Rural Newbuild
Re-Opening of Finnard Orange Hall
BRIC 'Crossing Borders' Research Call
'Crossing Borders' Research Call
NI Housing Bulletin published
Funding for rural broadband solutions announced
Minister ONeill comments on EU budget proposals
Rural Voices Matter Report Published
Consultation on Learner and Restricted Driving Schemes
RDC response to Draft Rural White Paper Consultation
RDC Chief Executive welcomes MBE as ‘Recognition of the work of Rural Communities’
Community Relations Council highlights work of BRIC
BRIC Information Leaflet
Department for Employment and Learning event
'Integrating Communities' featured in Forum for Cities in Transition 2011
RDC Good Relations Officers inspired by South Africa trip
Historic Building Grant Aid Scheme reopens
Good Relations Training in Community Relations Week
Good Relations Training in Community Relations Week
Calor Launches Search for Village of the Year
New Chief Exceutive for Housing Executive
New Rural Development Minister announced
Rural difficulties need 'Integrated Approach' - McGuinness
Conference Planned for European Year of Volunteering
RCN hosts Rural White Paper Action Plan Consultations
NI Heritage Lottery Fund Committee Seeks Members
PPS21 Design Guide Launched
NI Adventureland Weekend
Minister launches RDC 'Making a Difference' Report
Gildernew sets out vision for the countryside
Agriculture Minister recently celebrated creation of 400 new childcare places
Lottery Cash to Help NI Community Venues Save Money
BRIC Programme highlighted in HE Rural Matters
OFMDFM/Atlantic Philantropies Launch Joint Programme
Childcare is crucial to Rural Inclusion says Minister
Have your say on the future of libraries
DARD Publish Revised Guidance on Rural Proofing
RDC address NI Housing Conference
RDC address NI Housing Conference 2011
NEW RDC SUPPORTED BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE IN SIXMILECROSS
New Years Resolution for Housing Executive
NICVA hold Draft Budget Consultation Meetings
Investment into faster broadband in rural areas announced
Farm Diversification Leaflet launched
DARD Consultation on EU Commission Communication: The CAP towards 2020
NIRWN encourage women to 'Get on Board'
Useful Information as Cold Snap Grips Northern Ireland
Useful Advice for Cold Weather in Rural Areas
Tranche 2 of the Manure Efficiency Technology Scheme (METS) has now reopened.
Mid Term Evaluation of the RDP 2007-2013
RDC PART OF FUEL POVERTY COALITION
RURAL Issue 11
Free Energy Management seminars
DARD Evidence and Innovation Stakeholder Forum
Housing Guide for Rural Young People launched
RDC Chief Executive Judges LEADER AWARDS
Cost of rural living highlighted in new report
COMMUNITY PLANNING TO BE PILOTED IN OMAGH & FERMANAGH
Rural Enabler Programme launched
Grants on Offer to Grow Farm Family Skills
Housing Executive launches Housing Guide for Young People in Rural Areas
New Inter Community Social Housing Initiative Launched
Evidence and Innovation event held in Loughry
Cross-community social housing initiative receives £3.5m of EU support
NI Housing Executive Rural Action Plan (Progress Report)
Employers for Childcare Special Needs Survey
World Rural Womens Day Celebrated
RDC Chief Executive to address Croatian Conference
RDC Features on Belfast Telegraph TV
Kilskeery Wins Inaugural Calor Rural Community Award
Gildernew announces new £7million tranche of Farm Modernisation funding
‘OUR STORY OUR PEACE’ Storytelling course at Rural College
Carnegie suggest Enhanced Role for Local Action Groups
Software for Vets Propels Magherafelt Entrepreneur
All Island Conference on Combating Rural Poverty and Social Inclusion
Biomass Open Day in Hillsborough
RDC receives BIG Lottery award for community planning
Hazel encourages farm families to get 'on course'
Farm Family Options Call for Applications
Sixteen villages announced as 2010 Calor Village of the Year® Finalists
Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010
BIG's New Director for Northern Ireland Outlines Community Recession Support
New Rural Transport Bus launched in Fermanagh
Gildernew and McGimpsey launch initiative to improve health and well being in rural areas
NEW £2M STATE-OF-THE- ART FACILITIES OFFICIALLY OPENED AT GREENHILL YMCA
Big Lottery Fund Reaching Out Programmes Launched
Countdown is on for 2010 Calor Village of the Year® Competition Entries
Big Lottery Fund Opportunities
NIEA Natural Heritage Grants Programme Opens
Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM) 2010 Report Launched
NIEL’s 2010 Annual Conference
Skills Training Closes for Applications
Your voice at the heart of the BBC
The NI Assembly Visits Balmoral Show
Adult Learners Week 2010
Search is on for 2010 Calor Village of the Year
DHSSPS Review of Core and Project Funding
Funding announced to tackle poverty and exclusion in rural areas
Hunt for Northern Ireland's Most Enterprising Place
Social Economy Enterprise Strategy 2010/2011 Launched
Gildernew announces £1.3m investment in rural childcare
CONNECTING RURAL DEVELOPMENT
RURAL Issue 10 Now Available
Consultation on Draft Tourism Strategy for NI Published
Maximising Community Space Crossing Borders Programme Closes for Applications
NORTHERN IRELAND HOST FIRST UK NETWORK
Groundwork NI host Seminars on Developing Community Allotments (12/02/10)
International Women's Day 2010 (11/02/10)
'Get on Board' (11/02/10)
Gildernew discusses advances in Broadband in rural areas (10/02/10)
Riverstown & Brookeborough make linkages (04/02/10)
Public Health Agency Announces Small Grant Funding Programme (04/02/10)
Rural Transport Fund Voucher Scheme Launched (04/02/10)
Rural White Paper moves up a gear (02/02/10)
RDC publish response to Children & Young Peoples Action Plan (27/01/10)
Minister extends rates exemption for rural ATMs (25/01/10)
Rural Community Transport Partnerships gain IIP status (20/01/10)
Have your say in Planning Hospital Services (11/01/10)
Consultant opportunity at WCRP
Tender Opportunity - Draft Guidance on Sustainable Building Practices and Quality Design
NILGA Annual Conference 2010 to focus on Delivering Change (15/12/09)
£50million in Next Generation Broadband announced (15/12/09)
University of Ulster to run new Rural Renewables project (14/12/09)
FINDING YOUR PLACE
Sollus Centre is a 'Place of Light'
DARD Publish Draft Children & Young People Action Plan 2010-2012
£1.3 MILLION INVESTED IN NEWTOWNARDS COMMUNITY CENTRE
NEW SELF CATERING UNITS FOR CROSSFIRE TRUST
St Johns Primary School wins 2009 Calor Rural School Award
Ministers McGimpsey and Gildernew announce support for rural communities
Reform of Public Transport Consultation
Women's aid offers lifeline to rural victims of domestic violence - Gildernew ( 04/11/09)
Ministers announce introduction of new transport scheme for rural dwellers
New Ulster Way route officially launched
Dormant Accounts Scheme Consultation response (09/11/09)
NI Multiple Deprivation Measure 2009: RDC Consultation response (09/11/09)
Ahoghill wins CALOR Village of the Year Award
RDC response to Social Economy Enterprise Strategy Consultation (12/10/09)
Community Groups urged to tackle Rural Poverty (01/10/09)
New Plans for Winter Gritting Near Rural Schools (29/09/09)
Rural White Paper Stakeholder Sub Groups update Minister (17/09/09)
Deprivation Consultation Public Meeting Invitation (08/09/09)
International Day of Peace Event (07/09/09)
Minister meets with Rural White Paper stakeholder sub-groups (14/08/09)
Consultation on the Volunteering Strategy (1/09/09)
RDC Chief Executive addresses Irish-Scottish Forum for Rural Planning (18/08/09)
Social Economy Enterprise draft Strategy 2009-2011. (18/08/09)
Community Places: Planning Advice Website
NI Neighbourhood Information Service Newsletter August 09 (6/08/09)
Reform of Planning System consultation
Young Scotland and Northern Ireland Programme 2009 (4/08/09)
New Cross Border Mobility website launched (4/08/09)
Invest NI Social Entrepreneurship Programme open (29/7/09)
START A NEW BUSINESS WITH A GUARANTEED SALARY AND APPEAR ON TV!
Wonderful summer days out across Northern Ireland (1/7/09)
NI social enterprises to receive £2.5m boost (23/06/09)
VILLAGE SOS: BIG AND BBC Join Forces to Inspire Rural Revival (1/6/09)
Archived NEWS
Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy Consultation
11 November 2011
Information on the CSI Strategy
Community Relations Council
