Welcome to the latest edition of TWN E-News the first of 2011

We hope you enjoyed the last edition of ‘TWN e-News’ and hope you find this edition just as interesting. We would welcome your comments on items which you would like to see included in the E-Zine or as a member submit an article. In this edition you will find the latest news on forthcoming training opportunities with TWN, an update on our inaugural Pub Quiz fundraiser for Marie Curie and details of forthcoming TWN events. Enjoy!!

 TWN Training and Development :

TWN are currently recruiting for courses due to begin in May 2011. Full details and further information on these and other bespoke training options can be obtained by contacting TWN on 028 90319888

TWN Charity Quiz Night - A Big Thank You :

TWN would like to thank all those who took part in and kindly donated to the inaugural ‘TWN Pub Quiz’. The event, which took place at the Errigal Inn in Belfast, saw 13 quiz teams pit their general knowledge skills against each other to win a host of great prizes donated for the event.  With the help of all those who took part TWN has raised over £500.00 for Marie Curie Cancer Care in Northern Ireland – a big thank you to all involved

Policy & Research Consultation update :

The following consultation responses have been submitted by TWN November 2010 – February 2011:

• Draft Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration

This draft programme was designed to set out the direction for a shared, prosperous and democratic future for everyone in Northern Ireland.  Read TWN’s response online

•  Early years (0-6) Strategy

The purpose of this consultation was to set out a list of proposals that links the early years services for children with the new Foundation Stage in the first years of Primary School.  It looks to gain cohesion between the policies and services affecting early years so that children and parents get the best possible outcomes.  Read TWN’s response online

We would welcome your comments on items which you would like to see included in the E-Zine and welcome any articles or information you would like to submit for future editions