Creative Communities Grant Scheme Announced

 Creative Communities Grant Scheme Announced

28th February 

Cork City Council is inviting applications to a new grant scheme for communities working with arts and creative practitioners to enable creativity in every community. The ‘Creative Communities’  grant scheme was announced to mark the launch of a new, five-year, Culture and Creativity Strategy for Cork. The strategy is one of 31 local plans launched under the Creative Ireland programme, a national programme that connects people, creativity and wellbeing throughout Ireland. ​​​​​​​

The strategies were launched by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin, TD, at an event in Farmleigh Estate, Dublin. Cork City will be building on the success of the initial five-year programme which saw €1.2 million invested in nearly 100 community-facing projects and events since 2018, including Ardú Street Art Initiative; One City One Book; Kinship Creative Climate Action and the annual Cruinníu na nÓg.

The aim of the Cork City Creative Communities Grant Scheme is to open up new opportunities for communities to work with artists. The grants will support projects that seek to develop and sustain creativity in communities across at least one of five strategic themes: to tell our own story; to enrich our sense of place; to support creative industry, ambition and risk taking; to promote wellbeing through creative engagement; and to be climate active. 

Speaking on the announcement, Lord Mayor Cllr. Deirdre Forde welcomed the new and exciting phase of the Creative Ireland programme in Cork city saying “These strategic priorities respect and build on the culture, heritage and values of the city which include a strong commitment to leadership and action on inclusion, diversity, equality and access, and to innovation, experimentation and enterprise.”

Applications to ‘Creative Communities’ can be submitted online until the closing date 14th April 2023. Awards up to €3000 are available to support engaging, creative proposals that will extend the impact of the aim of the national Creative Ireland programme in Cork City “enabling creativity in every community”. A grant clinic will be hosted online by Cork City Council in March and funding decisions will be announced in early May. Projects must be complete by early November 2023. 

For more information about Creative Ireland in Cork City  and the ‘Creative Communities’ grant scheme go to https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/arts-culture-heritage/creative-ireland/ or visit Cork City Council’s social media pages:

Twitter @CorkCityCouncilOfficial  https://twitter.com/corkcitycouncil

Facebook: @CorkCityCouncilOfficial  https://www.facebook.com/corkcitycouncilofficial/

Cork County Council Age Friendly Housing Competition

 Cork County Council Age Friendly Housing Competition

Cork County Council and Cork Centre of Architectural Education (UCC & MTU) have worked in partnership to run a competition where students design Age Friendly Housing Schemes.

 

Greg Collins (Cork County Council Senior Executive Architect), Shane Jones (Cork County Council), Liz Maddox (Chair of the Cork Older People Council), winner Aoife Cowman, Niall Healy (Director of Services, Cork County Council), Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins, runner up Darren O’Connor, Liz Downes (Vice-Chair of the Cork Older People Council), Declan Fallon (CCAE lecturer), Aisling O’Sullivan (Cork Age Friendly Programme Co-Ordinator) and Charlie McAllister (Cork County Age Friendly Ambassador

 

This project was supported by the Cork County Age Friendly Programme. The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins presented prizes to the winner Aoife Cowman and runner up Darren O’Connor in Cork County Hall on Monday 13th February 2023.

 

 

Charlie McAllister (Cork County Age Friendly Ambassador), Liz Downes (Vice-Chair of the Cork Older People Council), runner up Darren O’Connor), Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins, winner Aoife Cowman, Liz Maddox (Chair of the Cork Older People Council), Niall Healy (Director of Services, Cork County Council)

 

The housing projects were a collaboration with the Cork County Architects and the Cork Age Friendly Alliance who attended the key student design reviews. For more information click here: Cork County Council Age Friendly Housing Competition - Age Friendly Homes

International Women's day Mallow

 International Women’s Day in Mallow

To celebrate IWD 2023 on Wednesday March 8th , Mallow Library invite

females to visit the Library to celebrate this year’s theme - Cracking the

Code: Innovation for a gender-equal future. This theme emphasizes the

importance of bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies, and

accessible education in combating discrimination and the marginalization

of women globally.

Technology is a field that is often thought of as male-dominated, and

though men do seem to be the face of modern technology, women have

been innovating, inventing, and leading the way to new advancements

for just as long as men have. In fact Most of the first computer

programmers were women, including Ada Lovelace, who invented the

science of computer programming between 1842 and 1843.

In an effort to show why women can and should succeed in computer

science, we are promoting technology and how it can have a positive

effect on women. Mallow Library have a small present for women

dressed in purple on the day that illustrates how technology has assisted

women’s lives (while stocks last).

https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/directory/amenities/libraries/mallow-library

Midleton Health Festival for Older Adults

 

Clonmult Tidy Towns Pride in Our Community Awards

 

We would like to Congratulate Clonmult Tidy Towns who won the Best Heritage award in the Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry was the Centenary Monument, consisting of a Diorama of The Battle Site of Clonmult Ambush including Interpretative Boards.

Well done Clonmult Tidy Towns

For more on Pride in Our Community view our website or enter Here for 2023

Conna Tidy Towns Pride in Our Community Awards

 We would also like to Congratulate Conna Tidy Town who were commended in the Best maintained category for this years Pride in Our Community Competition. Their entry was the Church Carpark & Butterfly Garden.

Well done Conna Tidy Towns

For more on Pride in Our Community view our website or enter Here for 2023

Minister Joe O’Brien urges community groups to join Public Participation Networks as national awareness campaign launched

 Dear PPN Members,

 

Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Charities and Integration, Joe O’Brien TD, has today (Tuesday, 21 February) launched a new national awareness campaign to encourage community groups to join their local Public Participation Networks (PPN).

Public Participation Networks allow local authorities to connect with community groups around the country and give people a greater say in local government decisions that affect their communities.

Each county and city in Ireland has its own PPN and more than 18,000 community and voluntary groups are currently members.

 

Please click on the Link for more information.

 

Thanks

Patrick

 

 

Patrick Buckley |  PPN Support Worker |  Cork County PPN

Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism | The Business Growth Hub | Cork County Council | Cork | T12 A243

| Ireland

T +353-(0)21 – 428 5486   M  +353-(0)86 - 0597563

|Patrick.Buckley@CorkCoCo.ie  Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

 

Reminder about the Rescheduled Cork County Wellbeing Vision talk on Thursday 23rd of February 7.00pm

 Hi All

 

Just a reminder about the Wellbeing talk tomorrow night at 7.00pm for 45 minutes.

 

I hope everyone can make it.

 

Thanks

Patrick

 

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Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism | The Business Growth Hub | Cork County Council | Cork | T12 A243

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|Patrick.Buckley@CorkCoCo.ie  Cork County PPN | Public Participation Network

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Initiatives - Blackwater Family Carers, Carriglaine Alzheimer Cafe and Physical Activity

 Just to let you know about some upcoming initiatives

 

Gentle yoga for carers

Due to the popularity of this group we will continue to run it every Wednesday evening 7-8.30pm until Easter. The yoga session is 7-8pm followed by an optional cuppa and chat until 8.30. Its held in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre and booking is required. To book your place contact Margaret on 086 025 5205.

 

Carrigaline Alzheimer Café

Please see attached information on the next Alzheimer Café taking place in Carrigaline on Thursday 9^th March. Martina Agar, OT will be talking about memory strategies for people with dementia. To book your place contact Karen (details attached)

 

Blackwater Family Carers Support Meetings

Please see attached information on monthly support meetings that take place in Fermoy and Mitchelstown. These meetings are not dementia specific but may be of interest.

 

Research request

A PHD student from Athlone IT has been in touch as she wishes to recruit people with dementia and their families to interview them about physical activity. If you are interested in participating please contact Niamh directly (contact details attached)

 

All the best

Sheena

 

 

Sheena Cadoo

 

Occupational Therapist / Crystal Project Lead | BSc OT, MSc Dementia Care |Cork Kerry Community Healthcare | Health Service Executive| Memory Resource Room  | Floor 2 | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre| Mallow | Co Cork | Eircode: P51Y8EC.

Tel. 022/58700 | Mobile 086 787 1818 | E-mail: sheena.cadoo@hse.ie | www.crystalproject.ie

 

        

 

Suicide Prevention and Understanding Self-harm Training

Please see below for your information a list of upcoming FREE training in suicide prevention and understanding self-harm.  Booking via the links under the individual training dates.

 

Feel free to forward share as appropriate.

 

Kind regards

Jacinta

 

Jacinta McCormack

Fermoy Community Health Worker

Fermoy Community Health Project

085-8742320

jacinta.mccormack@hse.ie

www.fermoycommunityresource.com

www.healthactionzone.com

 

  

 

Please see outlined below upcoming training dates in Cork for Suicide Prevention and Understanding Self-harm Training 

February 2023

10:30am - 2pm
Wed 22th 
safeTALK, Old Mill Castletownroche
Connaberry Co. Cork
Ireland
P51 F9PX
Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork
 

  

10am - 1:30pm

Tues 28th

safeTALK, Glanworth Community Centre, Glanworth

P51F248,

Co. Cork

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10am - 5pm

1 day Understanding Self-Harm training, Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel and Holiday Homes 

Vienna Woods Hotel Dunkettle Glanmire Co. Cork T45 V065

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

March 2023

10am - 1:30pm

Thurs 9th

SafeTALK, Cork Simon.

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10am - 1:30pm

Tues 14th

safeTALK, IRD Duhallow James O'Keeffe Institute Demesne Newmarket

Co.Cork P51 C5YF

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10am - 1:30pm

Wed 22th

safeTALK, Forest Hall, New Square, Brigown, Mitchelstown,

Co. Cork

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

2 days

Thurs 23th 

Two day ASIST Workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Co. Cork, venue to be decided.

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10am - 5pm

 Mon 27th

1 Day Understanding self-harm Training, Rochestown Park Hotel.

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

2 days

Tues 28th

ASIST Workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Rochestown Park Hotel.

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10:30am - 2pm

safeTALK, Le Cheile, Family Resource Centre Mallow

Co. Cork.

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10am - 12pm

Friday 31st

START - Suicide Prevention Skills Online 2023 (note the date cited is just for admin purposes only - you can request access to START Training before the date cited)

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

April

17th Mon

10am - 5pm

1 Day Understanding self-harm Training,

Vienna Woods Hotel.

Cork

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

2 days

Monday 24th

ASIST Workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

Springfort Hall Hotel,

Mallow.

Co. Cork

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

10am - 5pm

Friday 28th

1 Day Understanding self-harm Training, Clonakilty,

venue to be decided

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

May

2 days

Tues 9th

ASIST Workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

West Cork HotelSkibbereen.

Cork

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

2 days

 Tues 30th

ASIST Workshop (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

venue to be decided.

Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcork

 

       

Value Care Project supporting the health and well-being of older adults

 I am sending you on information about a pilot project called Value Care which is looking for older adults to take part. There is a poster attached and Dr Andrew Darley is very happy to be contacted and provide further information on this. The recruitment of participants is time sensitive as they only have until the end of February to register people to take part in the pilot. If this is something which interested your group then I would encourage you to get in contact with Andrew ASAP.

 

Kind regards

Nicola

 

Nicola Lucey,

Community Worker

CKCH,

Cork North Community Work Department,

Old Library Building,

St Marys Rd,

Cork

Eircode T23 TX21

086 4668484

Nicola.Lucey2@hse.ie

Cork Volunteer Centre Training Opportunities

 We have some updates below relating to our upcoming training and support opportunities available to you. We are also extremely excited about our up coming events. As we mentioned last month, we're very much looking forward to the year ahead, and hope that you will reach out to us, should you require any support.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Cork Volunteer Centre provides regular training opportunities to organisations registered with us. You will be notified of all upcoming training via these newsletters.

Garda Vetting Training:

You can get signed up to one of our Garda Vetting Training sessions HERE. The aim of this workshop is to equip Garda Vetting Officers with an understanding of Garda Vetting, and Vetting procedures in Cork Volunteer Centre.

The training course follows a modular format and is delivered by trained members of staff from Cork Volunteer Centre.

Volunteer Leadership Training:

Volunteer Leadership Training is tailored for delivery to those within organisations who are responsible for

(1) Planning volunteer programmes;
(2) Recruiting & selecting volunteers;
(3) Maintaining and Supervising volunteers; 

(4) Overseeing the volunteer policy within the organisation.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. We anticipate demand for this course will be high. However, we will operate a waiting list system in the event of cancellations.

The cost per participant is €100.00 pp. This includes course materials which will be emailed to participants.  A Zoom link will be provided along with confirmation of your place.  Attendees who complete all four modules will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. 

Once we have enough interested participants, a date will be set for our next training.

Module 1 Planning for Volunteer Involvement
Module 2 Volunteer Engagement: Recruiting and Selecting Volunteers
Module 3 Day to Day Volunteer Management: Supervising and Retaining Volunteers
Module 4 Dealing With Challenging Situations & Programme Development

Click HERE to express your interest in this training.

OUTREACH CORK COUNTY

Gosia, our Placement and Outreach Officer, is visiting Mitchelstown with our Pop up Volunteer Centre on Tuesday, 21st February. 

If you are looking for volunteers or/and have any questions in relation to volunteer management, you can have a chat with Gosia in Mitchelstown Library between 11am and 2pm. 

Please reserve your spot HERE:  

If you cannot make it (venue, time), please contact Gosia directly on gosia@volunteercork.ie to schedule a suitable meeting.

Upcoming Outreach:

Youghal - 21st March, if interested please contact Gosia.

OUTREACH CORK CITY

Ciara, our Placement Officer and Community Volunteers Coordinator, is visiting Blackpool on the 28th February. 

If your organisations needs volunteers, or you are interested in finding out about the other services that are available through the Cork Volunteer Centre, visit our Pop up Volunteer Centre at Blackpool Library between 10am to 1pm.

Please reserve your spot HERE: 

Or contact Ciara directly Ciara@volunteercork.ie

Upcoming Outreach:

Hollyhill - 9th March, if interested please contact Ciara.

UPCOMING EVENTS

VOLENTINES DAY

Join us this 'Volentine's' Day February 14th for our Coffee Morning!

If you would like to meet us and discuss your volunteer programmes, then come along to this event. All are welcome to come and join us for some tea or coffee and ask any questions you may have.

The staff here at the Cork Volunteer Centre would love to chat with you! Book your space HERE.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

The theme for this year's festival is 'A Century of Stories' and we are delighted to announce that our Cork Community Volunteers will be marching in the Cork City St. Patrick's Day parade this year!

Click HERE if you would like to learn more about our Community Volunteers, or if you were interested in signing up contact Ciara - Ciara@volunteercork.ie.

WE ACT

We Act has been invited to apply for a space in the Cork St. Patrick's Day parade. This is an opportunity to march in the parade, showcasing different Cork-based charities like  Cork County Federation Muintir na Tire under a We Act banner.We Act also has been invited to provide badges/signage for other groups who apply independently; ensuring there is a We Act thread throughout the whole parade. 

The application deadline to take part in the parade is February 17th. Please find the expression of interest form HERE.