CACD are hosting the following  Information Events on DfC Community Halls Programme so far:
Thursday 27th October Tullyhappy Orange Hall 8.00pm
Tuesday 1st November Drumhillery Orange Hall 8.00pm
Wednesday 2nd November Shanaghan Orange Hall, Katesbridge 8.00pm
Tuesday 8th November Sloans House, Loughgall 8.00pm
Wednesday 9th November Brownlow House, 8.00pm 
Thursday 10th November Clogher Orange Hall, Dromore Road, Donacloney 8.00pm

Inaddition to this there will be
One to One Mentoring Clinic in Altnaveigh House, Newry on Thursday 10th November from 7.00-10.00pm  just drop in!
One to One Mentoring Sessions available from CACD at a time to suit you!
Call the office in 028 3755 2103 for further details.  

NOW OPEN!
CALLING ALL: Church Halls, Orange Halls, Youth Halls, Farmers Halls ...
First Minister Arlene Foster and Minister for Communities Paul Givan have announced £500,000 funding for community halls to support improvement works for Community Halls across Northern Ireland.
The funding will enable community organisations in urban and rural areas to undertake minor works and improvements to their premises.
The Community Halls Minor Works pilot programme is intended to reach those groups and communities most in need and to make a difference and assist organisations which offer space and services to the benefit of the community.
Individual awards of up to a maximum of £25,000 will be made to community organisations. Funding may be used for a range of small scale refurbishment works.
Priority will be given to applications:
Where there has been limited previous investment by central government, local councils or Lottery funds;
are currently restricted in their use or under-utilised because of disrepair;
have been subject to recent criminal damage or result of anti-social behaviour;
are located in areas where access to similar services is limited.
Closing date NOON 23rd November 2016
The Programme is now open for applications. Further information and applications
www.communities-ni.gov.uk/publications/dfc-community-halls-programme

Have you completed a Child Protection course around 3/4 years ago? If so you are due to complete refresher training. A one night Refresher Course will be held in Killylea Orange Hall on Tuesday 15th November at 7.30pm .
If you would like to attend please contact the office.     

Rural community groups could benefit from up to £250,000 per project for village renewal or access to basic services in rural areas under a new grant scheme. For more info contact the SOAR (ABC) team on 028 3831 2588 or submit an Expression of Interest form on www.soarni.org by 14 October
http://bit.ly/2dbNQ2s

Access October's Community Matters by clicking on the link below

CACD are hosting Community Consultation Information Event in Carleton Street Orange Hall on Monday 17th October 7.30pm. The Department for Communities has recently launched a consultation on proposals for the provision of strategic support to the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Northern Ireland for the period 2017 – 2021
The consultation welcomes comments in particular about:
a) A proposed new vision for the provision of strategic support to the Voluntary and Community Sector
b) A series of high level desired outcomes; and
c) Key priorities and proposals geared to support the achievement of the desired outcomes (subject to the availability of funding).
The information event seeks to gauge public opinon about this consultation and to formulate a comprehensive response.
Everyone is welcome to come along. 
 

CACD is facilitating Event Management/Parade Marshalling
delivered by David O’Neill from Event Safety NI in Ballinabraggett Orange Hall, Waringstown on Wednesday 12th and 19th October beginning at 7.30pm. If you wish to attend please contact the Office on 028 3755 2103.