new Social Media Centre in East Manchester
MCIN are pleased to announce the creation of a new social media center at the Grange Community Resource center in East Manchester. The center will be called the Iblog center and is part of the the East Manchester media community
MCIN are pleased to announce the creation of a new social media center at the Grange Community Resource center in East Manchester. The center will be called the Iblog center and is part of the the East Manchester media community
Dragons Den at Ordsall Community Cafe
MCIN in partnership with the BBC has just completed a Dragons Den style program at Ordsall Community Cafe. The producer of Dragons Den Annabelle Waller worked with MCIN staff to develop pitching skills with local community groups. These were filmed
MCIN in partnership with the BBC has just completed a Dragons Den style program at Ordsall Community Cafe. The producer of Dragons Den Annabelle Waller worked with MCIN staff to develop pitching skills with local community groups. These were filmed
Online Novel launched in East Manchester
MCIN are running an exciting opportunity for people in East Manchester to take part in creating an online story. MCIN in partnership with Common Word will be running creative writing workshops and developing an online novel which local
MCIN are running an exciting opportunity for people in East Manchester to take part in creating an online story. MCIN in partnership with Common Word will be running creative writing workshops and developing an online novel which local
Social Media Centre in Salford
The new social media centre based at the Salford innovation forum has now opened. Two new media community producers have now been appointed. Mick Chesterman and Teresa Wilson. They are already making contacts and have a number of local projects
The new social media centre based at the Salford innovation forum has now opened. Two new media community producers have now been appointed. Mick Chesterman and Teresa Wilson. They are already making contacts and have a number of local projects
Social Change Conference
MCIN ran a conference in Manchester on October 16th along with Manchester Metropolitan University and CN4M, a community empowerment network, on Social Capital and Community Cohesion. Professor Robert Putnam of Harvard University, who is a world leader in social
MCIN ran a conference in Manchester on October 16th along with Manchester Metropolitan University and CN4M, a community empowerment network, on Social Capital and Community Cohesion. Professor Robert Putnam of Harvard University, who is a world leader in social
MCIN wins tender in Salford
MCIN has been successful in its tender to develop Social Media and a community reporter’s programme in Charlestown and Lower Kersal. The tender was lead by MCIN but was in partnership with the University of Salford and Salford College. The
MCIN has been successful in its tender to develop Social Media and a community reporter’s programme in Charlestown and Lower Kersal. The tender was lead by MCIN but was in partnership with the University of Salford and Salford College. The
News desk created by Ordsall Community Reporters
Ordsall community reporters have created a news desk as a result of the work that MCIN and Web Connect have undertaken with them. MCIN along with Web Connect has supported 10 local people in its
Ordsall community reporters have created a news desk as a result of the work that MCIN and Web Connect have undertaken with them. MCIN along with Web Connect has supported 10 local people in its
MCIN director on radio 4
MCIN director Gary Copitch appeared on Radio 4 You and Yours programme. The programme had a discussion on digital exclusion and its effect. Gary appeared along with Steve Willams who runs the Sunderland Digital Challenege and also a leading academinc
MCIN director Gary Copitch appeared on Radio 4 You and Yours programme. The programme had a discussion on digital exclusion and its effect. Gary appeared along with Steve Willams who runs the Sunderland Digital Challenege and also a leading academinc
MCIN has a home in Second Life
MCIN has joined Second Life and currently has a desk in the in the same building as One Manchester and Knowedge Capital. If you go to the desk it will take you directly to our web site. You
MCIN has joined Second Life and currently has a desk in the in the same building as One Manchester and Knowedge Capital. If you go to the desk it will take you directly to our web site. You
Web connect doubles its number of users
Web Connect sites have doubled the number of people using them. User sessions have risen from over 600,000 in 2006 to 1.2 million in 2007. This has largely been as a result of increased amount of content on the sites
Web Connect sites have doubled the number of people using them. User sessions have risen from over 600,000 in 2006 to 1.2 million in 2007. This has largely been as a result of increased amount of content on the sites
Manchester's Digital Challenge bid
Manchester gets a commendation on its Digital Challenge bid. Although Manchester failed to win the bid the DCLG minister Angela Smith was very complimentry about the bid and said "In every competition there is a second, and it was very
Manchester gets a commendation on its Digital Challenge bid. Although Manchester failed to win the bid the DCLG minister Angela Smith was very complimentry about the bid and said "In every competition there is a second, and it was very
New texting service
MCIN is offering a new service through Web Connect . If you want to text a group of people on the latest news, or remind them about an event or a meeting. MCIN can now send out this
MCIN is offering a new service through Web Connect . If you want to text a group of people on the latest news, or remind them about an event or a meeting. MCIN can now send out this
MCIN to become a community partner with the BBC
MCIN is currently working with the BBC to become one of its community partners. This will involve supporting its recruitment campighn through Learn Net but also increasing and developing its realtionship with other departments to support Web Connect.
MCIN is currently working with the BBC to become one of its community partners. This will involve supporting its recruitment campighn through Learn Net but also increasing and developing its realtionship with other departments to support Web Connect.
MCIN goes to London to support Digital Challenge
Gary Copitch the Director of MCIN travelled down to London along with Dave Carter (MDDA), Vin Sumner ( Clicks and Links) and Cathy Garner (Knowledge Capital) to present the One Manchester Digital Challenge bid. The presentation and questions were challenging
Gary Copitch the Director of MCIN travelled down to London along with Dave Carter (MDDA), Vin Sumner ( Clicks and Links) and Cathy Garner (Knowledge Capital) to present the One Manchester Digital Challenge bid. The presentation and questions were challenging
MCIN moving forward as a Social Enterprise
Manchester Community Information Network (MCIN) is proudly announcing the success of its programme of expansion and restructuring. MCIN has rebranded, moved premises changed its image and developed its products which know include an IT technical support service to Third Sector
Manchester Community Information Network (MCIN) is proudly announcing the success of its programme of expansion and restructuring. MCIN has rebranded, moved premises changed its image and developed its products which know include an IT technical support service to Third Sector
Launch of Greater Manchester IT support service
MCIN has launched the Greater Manchester Circuit Riders service : a crack team of mobile ICT workers who travel to voluntary and community organisations, as well as to small businesses – screw driver in hand and software
MCIN has launched the Greater Manchester Circuit Riders service : a crack team of mobile ICT workers who travel to voluntary and community organisations, as well as to small businesses – screw driver in hand and software
MCIN becomes Licenced for Net Gain
MCIN has received a centre licence for Net Gain. This now means that groups can be supported to develop ICT strategies. Net Gain is supported through the Change Up program.
MCIN has received a centre licence for Net Gain. This now means that groups can be supported to develop ICT strategies. Net Gain is supported through the Change Up program.
BBC backs Community reporters program
The BBC are backing the community reporters program and providing advanced training to the Web Connect community reporters.
The BBC are backing the community reporters program and providing advanced training to the Web Connect community reporters.
New community centre joins Learn Net
Moss side and Hulme community Development Trust has decided to join Learn Net. This now makes over 17 community centres in the partnership.
Moss side and Hulme community Development Trust has decided to join Learn Net. This now makes over 17 community centres in the partnership.
Rosemary Lane Joins MCIN
Rosemary Lane will be joining MCIN as the new Strategic Development Manager for Learn Net. Her primary responsibly will be to develop and implement the Learn Net business plan
Rosemary Lane will be joining MCIN as the new Strategic Development Manager for Learn Net. Her primary responsibly will be to develop and implement the Learn Net business plan
MCIN is Moving
On September 29th MCIN will be moving to the Grange Community Resource Centre in East Manchester along with the Community Accountancy Service. Our new address will be The Grange Community Resource Centre Pilgrim Drive, Manchester, M11 3TQ and our
On September 29th MCIN will be moving to the Grange Community Resource Centre in East Manchester along with the Community Accountancy Service. Our new address will be The Grange Community Resource Centre Pilgrim Drive, Manchester, M11 3TQ and our
Learn Net is successful in NLDC bid
Learn Net has been successful in winning over 100k in the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities in Manchester. This money will enable the partnership to engage with learners in North and East Manchester and support progression into mainstream education and
Learn Net has been successful in winning over 100k in the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities in Manchester. This money will enable the partnership to engage with learners in North and East Manchester and support progression into mainstream education and
MCIN works with Ordsall Community Cafe In Salford
MCIN and Ordsall Community Cafe have been successful in a Neighbourhood Learning In Deprived Communities bid to develop the ICT facilities in the Cafe in order that they can start to offer accredited and not-accredited training at the Cafe.
MCIN and Ordsall Community Cafe have been successful in a Neighbourhood Learning In Deprived Communities bid to develop the ICT facilities in the Cafe in order that they can start to offer accredited and not-accredited training at the Cafe.
North Manchester evaluation
Evaluation of the 5 North Manchester community learning centres is now complete. If you go to the Learn Net section you can download the report.
Evaluation of the 5 North Manchester community learning centres is now complete. If you go to the Learn Net section you can download the report.
Sara Burnham joins MCIN
Sara Burnham has joined the MCIN team as the new Web Connect business development manager. Sara has a long history working in the media having previously worked for ITV and the BBC. Sara has also has had experience in
Sara Burnham has joined the MCIN team as the new Web Connect business development manager. Sara has a long history working in the media having previously worked for ITV and the BBC. Sara has also has had experience in
Net Gain workshop held
The first Net Gain workshop in Greater Manchester was held at the Grange community centre in East Manchester. The workshop included an introduction to developing an ICT strategy for groups.
The first Net Gain workshop in Greater Manchester was held at the Grange community centre in East Manchester. The workshop included an introduction to developing an ICT strategy for groups.
MCIN completes ICT spend on Change Up
Over 300k of monies was invested in ICT with the Greater Manchester infrastructure support organisations. MCIN not only co-ordinated the spend but also developed roadmaps for each of the 30 organisations taking part to ensure that the spend supported the
Over 300k of monies was invested in ICT with the Greater Manchester infrastructure support organisations. MCIN not only co-ordinated the spend but also developed roadmaps for each of the 30 organisations taking part to ensure that the spend supported the
Salford CVS and MCIN joint ICT project
Over 20 BME groups have received support from the Greater Manchester Circuit riders. The project was run with Salford CVS. Groups were helped with identifying there equipment needs, purchasing and installing of equipment and technical support. Some groups also received
Over 20 BME groups have received support from the Greater Manchester Circuit riders. The project was run with Salford CVS. Groups were helped with identifying there equipment needs, purchasing and installing of equipment and technical support. Some groups also received
Manchester in last 10 for the Digital Challenge
Manchester is through to the next round of the Digital challenge. At the Digital Challenge awards ceremony on the 12th July 2006 Manchester was chosen as one of the 10 finalists to work up the bid for presentation to
Manchester is through to the next round of the Digital challenge. At the Digital Challenge awards ceremony on the 12th July 2006 Manchester was chosen as one of the 10 finalists to work up the bid for presentation to
SCS partnership formed
MCIN, CTAC, Community Accountancy Service and Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service have come together to form the Specialist Support Services Partnership (SCS Partnership). The partnership will be offering services in ICT, Facilities management, Accountancy and Employment to
MCIN, CTAC, Community Accountancy Service and Greater Manchester Pay and Employment Rights Advice Service have come together to form the Specialist Support Services Partnership (SCS Partnership). The partnership will be offering services in ICT, Facilities management, Accountancy and Employment to
Learn Net
Learn Net has successfully got through round 1 of ESF co-finance and is now filling in the forms for round 2
Learn Net has successfully got through round 1 of ESF co-finance and is now filling in the forms for round 2
Circuit Riders proving popular
Circuit Riders are starting to deliver services across Greater Manchester. Over 10 Circuit Riders are providing technical support to over 40 different Voluntary and Community Sector organisations.
Circuit Riders are starting to deliver services across Greater Manchester. Over 10 Circuit Riders are providing technical support to over 40 different Voluntary and Community Sector organisations.
Web Connect Community reporters visit BBC
Web Connect community reporters will be visiting the BBC on June 27th and June 28th to look round the Look North West studio and talk to Gorden Burns. The reporters will also be in the studio during the broadcast.
Web Connect community reporters will be visiting the BBC on June 27th and June 28th to look round the Look North West studio and talk to Gorden Burns. The reporters will also be in the studio during the broadcast.
