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Ever wondered what Community Reporters actually get up to?

Martine Tommis — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:34:39 +0000

People’s Voice Media are starting their very own Social Media Canteen for Community Reporters past, present and future! Held ever other Monday at Nexus Arts Cafe in Manchester City Centre, its an opportunity for all those interested in community reporting to get together, eat cake, and compare notes. It’s a great chance to find out about getting involved in the program, meet new people, see what Community Reporters have been getting up to, and enjoy yourself. The space is alchohol free, and anyone’s free to turn up. The first session is Monday 21st September, anytime from 7-9pm. Contact jess@peoplesvoicemedia.co.uk for more information

Digital Heros Wanted

Martine Tommis — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:42:32 +0000

Launched this week, the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards are for individuals who are doing outstanding work using digital technology to bring about positive social change and improve the lives of people in their local communities. There will be 12 regional winners from across the UK who will receive cash grants of £5,000 each to fund digital projects – as well as getting free broadband to help them make the most of the internet. From these, one overall winner will be chosen to receive £10,000 plus free broadban. You can even nominate yourself! Closing date is 11th September 09.

Next Generation Roadshow – Manchester 22/23 June 09

Martine Tommis — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:41:37 +0000

The NextGen Euro conference is aimed at giving practical examples of best practice fibre networks from across Europe. We have gathered together some of the foremost examples of FTTH development presented by leading experts.

The line up of speakers on includes James Enck – Eurotelcoblog, investor and analyst, Benoit Felten, fibre guru and analyst and Dirk van der Woude from City Net Project – Amsterdam along with Dave Carter from Manchester Digital Development Agency, Adrian Wooster from CBN, Roger Darlington from the Communications Consumer Panel and Houston Spencer from Alcatel Lucent.

Watch live (from Monday 1:30pm)

Deloitte’s Technology Trends for 2009

Martine Tommis — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:25:21 +0000

Find out about up and coming technologies with the the annual Deloitte Technology, Media & Telecommunications Predictions report.

Tender for the redevelopment of the Revealing Histories website (closed)

Martine Tommis — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:51:40 +0000

This tender is closed.

Web developers experienced in working with museums’ collections are invited to tender for the redevelopment of the Revealing Histories website www.revealinghistories.org.uk

Revealing Histories is funded by Renaissance North West and is a partnership between 8 Greater Manchester museums and explores the links between the region and the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.

Contract Brief Revealing Histories Website Redevelopment.

Initial expressions of interest by Friday 27th February 12.00 noon.
Full tender submissions by Friday 13th March.
Interviews Tuesday 17th March.

Total budget £15,000.

Further information and tender submissions to: katherine.hann@btopenworld.com

Katherine Hann (consultant and co-ordinator of website redevelopment)

Fancy making a film?

Martine Tommis — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:40:31 +0000

The BBC has relaunched it’s filmmaking guide where you can find out more about the filmmaking and exhibition process, from pre-production through to marketing and distribution. The guide gives a comprehensive tour of everything you need to know about making your own film shorts. For more information check out www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/Filmmakingguide

250K Funding For Grassroots Projects in Manchester

Martine Tommis — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:30:26 +0000

The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester is now accepting applications for the Grassroots Grants fund. This is a new initiative set up by the Government’s Office of the Third Sector and aims to support small voluntary and community groups that are dependent on volunteers. Nationally, the scheme is being administered by the Community Development Foundation, and in Greater Manchester the Community Foundation has been selected to distribute grants. Groups can apply for up to £5,000 – either as a one-off payment or a grant spread over a maximum of the three-year period. Money is allocated by financial year, so for this year the Foundation is encouraging groups to apply as soon as possible – as applying later in the year could limit the amount of money available.

To be eligible for a grant, the group must:
• have been formed before 31st December 2006;
• have an average income of less than £20,000 over the last three years;
• be volunteer led.

The Foundation is particularly keen to receive applications for capital items for new equipment or renovating buildings. MDDA is available to assist any group who wish to apply for technology equipment.

For more details visit www.communityfoundation.co.uk

Next Gen 08 – The ‘Can-Do’ broadband conference you have to be at!

Martine Tommis — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:13:22 +0000

Next Generation Broadband and Digital Inclusion are hot topics. The Next Gen 08 conference is being held here in Manchester on 4th November 08. It is designed to raise the level of debate and help you make informed decisions; so if you want to know the answers to any of the questions below, come to Manchester.

What do the government’s plans for digital inclusion mean for your organisation? Wayne David MP, the Deputy Minister for Digital Inclusion, will explain the new Digital Equality Action Plan.

What are the implications of the government’s Caio review into Next Generation Broadband? Francesco Caio will present his findings and tell us what he really thinks is going on.

Which developers are getting on with the job of rolling out fibre to the home, and why do they see a good business case? Find out about major plans from developers around the UK.

What are Openreach planning and where will their investment be directed? Find out what they are offering and what they expect us to contribute.

What is going on with the South Yorkshire Digital Region? Digital Region director, Graeme Dent, will explain where they are up to.

How else can public sector intervention make a difference? Learn about Manchester’s plans for rolling out fibre to the home and creating a ‘Living Lab’ of new applications and services

What should local councils be doing to get their neighbourhoods ready for next generation broadband?

What is happening in Bournemouth? Hear from H2O Networks about their plans to connect 85,000 homes and businesses with fibre through the sewers

Is there a viable business case for rural next generation access? No, according to major players. Yes, according to Daniel Heery of deeply rural Alston Cybermoor.

If NGA is going to be a ‘patchwork quilt’ of local initiatives, how will they be knitted together technically and operationally to look like a sensible proposition to major service providers?

Is there a case for supporting next generation roll-out through better public service delivery? Learn about plans for e-health using next gen applications.

Do the kids get it? Education, social networking and games could all be big drivers for next generation broadband

For more details on the agenda and registration visit the Gen 08 website.

MDDA supports Manchester Blog Awards

Martine Tommis — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:49:43 +0000

MDDA is again supporting the Manchester Blog Awards as part of the Manchester Literature Festival. There are lots of categories: Best New Blog; Best Writing on a Blog; Best Arts and Culture Blog; Best Personal Blog; Best Neighbourhood Blog with workshops to help new bloggers get started. Details of nominations will be appearing on that definitive Manchester blogger Manchizzle. The 2008 blog awards event is October 22 at Matt and Phred – check out Manchizzle for more details.

Connecting the disconnected: does digital equality matter?

Martine Tommis — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:59:32 +0000

As part of raising the political profile of digital inclusion, UK Online are holding a series of meetings at the party conferences in partnership with the New Statesman.

Open for all to attend, the Manchester event will be held at the Palace Hotel on the 23 September 2008, from 1pm to 2.30pm. (A map and details are in that link.)

The panel will be made up of Ben Davies (Chair), Online Editor, New Statesman; Becky Hogge, Executive Director, Open Rights Group; Helen Milner, Managing Director, UK online centres; Paul Murphy MP; Tom Watson MP (tbc).