South Yorkshire Open Forum Legacy Fund

December 15, 2010

DEVELOPING a clearer picture of the Third Sector is on the agenda with a new ground-breaking fund from the South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF).

Any Voluntary, Community or Faith-based organisation based in and operating in South Yorkshire and which is accountable to its membership can apply for the resources from the fund.

The Fund is to be distributed to eligible applicants within South Yorkshire where the grant will make a significant difference.

Which groups or activities will be prioritised for funding?

Higher priority will be given to those applications that can demonstrate how they will address some of the following needs. If your group or activity will not meet these priorities then you can still apply but it is less likely that you will receive funding:

* Groups that respond to their communities’ needs.
* Activities or projects that will support people whose needs can be clearly demonstrated.
* Groups whose main activities focus upon the advancement of education, promotion of good health or the relief of poverty and sickness.
* Groups that work in collaboration with other local community groups.
* Activities or projects that will engage people who face discrimination or disadvantage.
* Activities or projects that will produce a wide range of benefits and provide good value for money.

Priority will be given to applications specifically linked to

The improvement of governance and leadership within the third sector.

Or

Bringing together groups, organisations and/or communities to enhance their voice and capacity to influence.

Organisations can apply for a grant of between £1600 and £7500.

For more information visit

http://www.sycf.org.uk

Forms can also be found on SYRG’s website (links below)

http://www.syrg.net/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/SYOF-A-overview.doc

http://www.syrg.net/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/SYCF-Grant-Application-GUIDELINES-Dec-09.doc

http://www.syrg.net/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/D.SYCF-Application-Form-Nov08.doc

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Live streaming video from ISS

December 14, 2010

Live streaming video is now available every day of the week from the International Space Station.

The video will show views of Earth and the exterior structure of the station, as seen from cameras mounted outside the ISS, and other times, activities going on inside the station.

The Earth views will usually be seen during what is the crew off-duty or sleep periods, usually from about 6 pm to 6 am GMT (1 p.m. to 1 a.m. CST.) During times when the crew is awake and working, selected video will be available, accompanied by audio of communications between Mission Control and the astronauts.

During times when the shuttle is docked to the station, the stream will include video and audio of those activities. Whenever video isn’t available, a graphical world map will be shown that depicts the station’s location in orbit above the Earth using real-time telemetry sent to Mission Control from the station.

Since the station orbits the Earth once every 90 minutes, it sees a sunrise or a sunset every 45 minutes. When the station is in darkness, external camera video may appear black, but also may provide great views of city lights below.

The streaming video is being webcast as part of NASA’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of the space station in orbit.

To find out when you can go outside and look back at the station overhead, check out NASA’s page for sighting opportunities.

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