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MusiqTrader
MusiqTrader provides an online classified advertising service for music lovers, musicians and businesses, allowing them to buy, sell and advertise their musical instruments, sheet music, recordings, music equipment and accessories all under one roof. To find out more visit: www.musiqtrader.co.uk

Free Advice from Centre for Accessible Environments
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is launching a new Access and Sustainability Advisory Service, funded by the Bridge House Trust, to advise voluntary and community groups in London seeking to make their premises more accessible and sustainable. The advisory service, staffed by an Access and Sustainability Adviser, will provide advice on access issues.
To find out more visit www.cae.org.uk

Finance / Funding News

The Baring Foundation Arts Programme 2006
The Baring Foundation Arts Programme is offering funds for arts organisations in the UK who work with refugees and asylum seekers. The fund is open only to constituted, not-for-profit arts organisations based in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland and working principally in the UK. The deadline for applications is 18th April 2006.
To find out more visit www.baringfoundation.org.uk

FunderFinder
Are you looking for funding from trusts or charitable organisations? FunderFinder is a small national charity which produces software for grant-seekers. The application identifies charitable trusts that might fund an organisation's work or project. You can access the software programme at CIDA by making an appointment to use our Resource Centre.
To find out more call CIDA on 020 7247 4710.

HSBC Start-Up Stars Contest
HSBC's annual Start Up Stars national awards competition aims to find the UK's brightest new businesses and reward the inspirational entrepreneurs behind them. Any firm under three years old can apply. The competition will identify 25 regional winners who will go on to compete for the national prize of £25,000. The deadline for applications is 28th April 2006. www.hsbc.co.uk

Training/Education News

Metroplitan Works - London's New Digital Manufacturing Centre
The centre is a new development from London Metropolitan University's Furniture Works and will make available for the first time (in one place) a wide range of high-tech equipment for creative use by designers, artists and manufacturers. To find out more call 020 7320 1827.

Free Training for Young People Who Want to Work in Television
TVYP is an excellent educational and development scheme open to 18–21 year olds which provides the opportunity of FREE training for a career in Television. Each year it offers 150 successful applicants access to top industry professionals and gives them a comprehensive introduction to TV, through master classes, workshops and careers talks. The deadline for applications is 5th May 2006.
To find out more visit www.tvyp.co.uk