Pride in our Community 2023 Competition Launched for Cork City Community Groups

 

Pride in our Community 2023 Competition Launched for Cork City Community Groups

Upper Glanmire was the location for the Cork City launch of the 2023 Pride in Our Community competition by The Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Deirdre Forde.

The Pride in our Community competition is organised by Cork County Federation Muintir na Tíre and sponsored by Cork County Council and Cork City Council.

 

Speaking at the Launch, the Lord Mayor Cllr. Deirdre Forde commented that it was fitting that the launch was in Upper Glanmire as it was the winner of the overall 2022 Pride of Cork City award and that she was proud and delighted that Cork City Council continues to support this wonderful competition. 

Cork City Council’s Environmental Awareness Officer, Mary Walsh encouraged community and voluntary groups from Cork City to enter the competition which recognises and rewards community groups who develop new or existing local amenities and projects which are of long-term benefit to the local community.

Mr. Sean Holland of Muintir na Tíre said that he would like to thank Cork County Council and Cork City Council for their support and said that community and voluntary groups could enter if they have developed or are in the process of improving amenities in their local community.

Sean went on to give examples of the types of projects previously entered.  Community walks and trails, Playgrounds, Community Fields, Community Centre renovations, Upgrades to monuments and amenity areas, River clean-ups, Community Signs, Murals, Biodiversity areas, Community gardens, allotments, Graveyard restoration, Floral displays on streetscape, all weather facilities, tree planting, Floral bedding, etc. He said the list is endless and community groups should feel free to enter new and innovative projects.

Groups can enter online by visiting www.muintircork.com.

The closing date is June 1^st  2023.

 

All queries to Denis Kelly, (087-2034876, 021-4500688 admin@muintircork.com)

or

contact Muintir na Tíre Cork County Federation CLG, 8 Sidney Place Wellington Road Cork City.

Cork Dementia Services Update

                                                                                             

  Just getting in touch with some updates and information on services

 

Exercising for the Brain, Fermoy

We had our first ‘meet and greet’ session on Wednesday in Adair Hall. This physical activity group is for people with dementia and is held on Wednesday mornings. There are still places available so for further information contact Margaret McEntee on 086 0255205

 

Only 5 days til Fermoy Café launch!

We hope to see as many of you then in Adair Hall 2.30-4.30. Amy Murphy, Dementia Advisor with the ASI will be speaking about living with dementia.

 

Youghal social café

Takes place on Friday 28^th April 11am-1, Holy Family Hall, Youghal. Two dementia nurses from the Mercy Hospital will be speaking about brain health (see attached)

 

Cork Alzheimer Café

Takes place on Friday 28^th April 11-12.30 in the Activity Centre, St Finbarrs Hospital. corkalzheimercafe@gmail.com, 085 148 5800. This months café will enjoy ‘Musical memories with Marie’

 

Stress control

Stress Control is an evidence based programme that teaches you practical skills to deal with stress. This online programme is commencing on Monday 8th May and each session will be available to few for three days. For more information or to register visit  www.stresscontrol.ie.

 

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Sheena Cadoo

 

Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance 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.ncdementiaalliance.ie

 

            

 

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL SEEKS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ON NEW CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

 Cork County Council is seeking public engagement on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county.

The consultation will inform how we can best tackle the challenges posed by our changing climate, while working to meet national targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Please click on the link for more information.

 

 

 

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

 www.corkcoco.ie

 

Up Comining Community and Voluntary Group training courses

Please see attached a poster for two upcoming Community and Voluntary Group training courses. If you and your group are interested in attending please contact me or my colleague Carmel Hanrahan on the attached contact information. I have included some topics that will be covered below. 

 

Setting up a community group 8th May 6pm to 8pm
Below is an outline of the topics covered on the training workshop:

• Understand the importance of local community
• Explore the structures around setting up a community group
• Understand the committee and/or Board obligations
• Identify the tools and resources required for setting up a community group
• Q&A session

Funding for community groups 15th May 6pm to 8pm
Below is an outline of the topics covered on the training workshop:

• Understand the role funding has within a community group
• Identify different types of funding available
• Discuss the application processes for funding
• Understand the role of administration in securing funding
• Q&A session

 

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Kind Regards

Natasha Brosnan

Development Officer

 

+353 (22) 46580

+353 (86) 8899673

Free event – In the Picture Dementia Friendly Gallery Programme at Uillinn

 Free event – In the Picture  Dementia Friendly Gallery Programme at Uillinn returns this season for UILLINN_THE FALLOUT by Sérgio Leitão

Friday 5 May, 11:30am ‘In the Picture’ for public

‘In the Picture’ offers a guided exhibition tour specifically designed to support people living with dementia and their family, friends, or professional carers, to engage with the artwork on show and enjoy a social experience. These special tours are about making observations, describing, and building connections. Allowing each person, the time to comfortably observe and experience the space and artwork. This seated tour includes light refreshments as part of the social and friendly approach.

Why a carer or healthcare professional should attend:

·        Experience first-hand what your community has to offer people with dementia and other cognitive differences.

·        Engage in the process of viewing/interacting with art and culture - spark new conversations.

·        Be inspired and motivated to share your new experiences with those who may benefit.

·        Encourage a cultural community in your healthcare setting.

·        Increase links into what is available in west cork for PWD.

What the participants say…

Sheila a participant said, ‘it was very good; we walked around and looked at all the art. I would like to do more of these types of visits.’

Sheila’s Son states, ‘Mam comes home full of life and buzzing after the activity. I can see a huge difference in Mam when she returns.’

About the exhibition and facilitator…

This session is delivered by our artist facilitator Sarah Ruttle and care professional Sarah Cairns, and takes place in galleries I & II during UILLINN_THE FALLOUTa contextual mixed media installation by Portuguese artist Sérgio Leitão where images, objects and situations unfold in response to interaction with the public. The exhibition addresses Skibbereen’s past and present contexts, from the 1631 Sack of Baltimore that led to development of the Capital of the Carberies, to a colourful and vibrant town, including found graphic elements and objects as well as different production and research tools.

Exhibition runs from 1 April to 6 May 2023

Booking

If you’re thinking of coming along or would like to discuss or book your visit. Nursing home or care facility groups are very welcome by arrangement. Call (028) 22090 / info@westcorkartscentre.com and ask for Louise.

Service is free of charge. Booking essential as there are limited places.

for more information go to https://artsforhealthwestcork.com/gallery-experience/ 

Brain Health Public Information evening

We are really pleased to be working with the HSE Cork North Community Work Department to host this brain health public information evening taking place on Monday 15^th May in City Hall 7-9pm,

Dr Sabina Brennan is a really engaging speaker and this promises to a really informative and enjoyable evening.

This FREE event will be popular and booking is essential. To register phone 021 492 837 or email brainhealthcork@gmail.com.

 

Please note this event is open to everyone

 

Please see attached a poster for further information.

 

Singing for the Brain

Please note Singing for the Brain, Mallow is not taking place this Thursday (27^th April).

 

 

Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more regular updates on services - corkdementiaservices

 

All the best

Sheena

 

 

 

Sheena Cadoo

 

Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance 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.ncdementiaalliance.ie

 

                                                                  

Vacancies for the position of Community Health Worker with the Cork North Community Work Department

Please see below information and link in relation to current vacancies for the position of Community Health Worker with the Cork North Community Work Department.  I would be grateful if you would circulate via email or social media with colleagues, family and friends.

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

 

            

 

Subject: Community Health Worker Cork North Community Work Department

Dear Colleagues,

 

The post of Community Health Worker, Cork North Community Work Department, is now live on the HSE website.

 

In this regard, you might be good enough to circulate the following link as appropriate within your area of remit: 

 

https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/job-search/allied-health-and-social-care/ckch-hsc17-0423-community-health-worker-oibri-curaim-shoisialta.html

 

 

Kind regards,

Regina McGivern

(Social Inclusion Services)

 

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare | Health Service Executive | Áras Sláinte | Wilton Road | Cork | Eircode: T12 XRRO

Cúram Sláinte Pobail - Corcaigh & Ciarraí | Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte | Áras Sláinte | Wilton Road | Corcaigh T12 XRRO

Tel:  021 4923591  | Mobile 087-4065071

Email:  regina.mcgivern@hse.ie

 

 

 

Anti-Litter Challenge Competition 2023

Apr 04, 2023

Cork County Council is pleased to announce the launch the 2023 Anti-Litter Challenge competition. The competition, which has been running for 23 years returns for the first time since 2019 due to Covid. The Anti-Litter Challenge rewards voluntary community groups who tackle litter in their localities and is a great way to build community spirit. In previous years over 110 towns and villages across the county have entered.

The annual Anti-Litter Challenge showcases the energy and dedication of the local communities in Cork County and is a prime example of what can be achieved by a partnership approach between the Council and the Community. The objectives of the competition are to reduce litter pollution in the county as a whole and to encourage community solutions to litter pollution.

Community groups can apply online here

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 25th April 2023.

Judging Dates:
First Period: May 15th – May 24th
Second Period: May 29th – June 7th
Third Period: June 12th – June 21st

For Enquiries please email: litterchallenge@corkcoco.ie or Tel: (021) 4532758.

 

2023 County Mayor’s Community Awards – Banteer Community Sportsfield CLG Wins Overall Group Award

Apr 18, 2023

Banteer Community Sportsfield CLG Winners of the overall Community Group award. 

Outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across Cork County was showcased at the 10th Annual Mayor’s Community Awards. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins presented a total of 11 awards on the night with Barry Cogan from South Cork winning the overall Individual award and Banteer Community Sportsfield CLG winning the overall Community Group award. 

Mayor Collins warmly commended all nominees on the night for their commitment and dedication to their communities, “This is truly one of the highlights of my Mayoral term. This is a fantastic opportunity for me, for Cork County Council and for the people of Cork to show our appreciation for the hard work and compassion that goes into strengthening our communities and inspiring one another to succeed. It is truly an honour for me to be able to recognise and celebrate your achievements this evening.”

Winner of the Overall Individual Mayor’s Community Award, Barry Cogan is a passionate voluntary community activist, currently involved in over a dozen different community groups, many of them for several decades. His achievements are too numerous to list in full here but include chairman and co-founder of Carrigaline Men’s shed, co-founder of Carraig ag Caint and Croabh Conradh na Gaeilge, and founder of Aifreann Gaelach, a monthly Irish mass celebrated in Carrigaline on the 2nd Sunday of every month. A former Cork County Councillor, Teachta Dála, and member of Seanad Éireann, Barry’s vision and innovation continues to be of tremendous benefit to the Carrigaline Community.

Banteer Community Sportsfield CLG were winners of the Mayor’s Community Overall Group Award.  Opened in January 2023 by Minister Heather Humphries, TD, Banteer Community Sportsfield was the culmination of 7 years of hard work from its concept in 2016.  The project was delivered with the support of the Rural Regeneration Fund, IRD Duhallow, LEADER programme funding, Sports Capital Funds and Cork County Council, as well as trojan local fundraising efforts. The new regulation sized AstroTurf pitch and community building also includes changing rooms, toilets, facilities for persons with disabilities, spectator stand, museum, digital hub and café, and is a fabulous amenity for the community.

John Arnold Individual Winner North Cork

Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey added, “Cork County Council’s mission to improve quality of life and of environment, to preserve and promote local amenities and treasure heritage, all qualities which are greatly advantaged by the incredible work done at a community level throughout the county. It’s no exaggeration to say that many of the great things about towns and villages in the county are thanks to the work of the nominees and groups and individuals like them. These awards are well-earned recognition for the incredible community work that takes place all year round in Cork.”

South Cork Nominees

Sean Hanley & Chris Maverly of Crosshaven Development Committee
The Midleton Hub
Midletons Mens Shed
Youghal Active Retirement Association	Group Winner
Order of Malta Ambulance Corp
Clonmult Commeration Group
Barry Cogan	Overall Individual Winner
Mary O’Halloran	Individual Winner
Jill McNamara
Cobh Great Island Community Centre

North Cork Nominees

Newtownshandrum Community Association
Kilshannig Community Centre
Glanworth Active Retirement
Banteer Community Sportsfield CLG	Overall Group Winner
Tom O Flynn	Individual Winner
John Arnold	Individual Winner
Fermoy Concert Band
John Faint

West Cork Nominees 

Kinsale Community Health & Wellbeing ‘The Well’	Group Winner
Sarah Holman
Brian “Sparky” Collins
Kieran Cotter	Individual Winner
Orla Finn
Terri Kearney
Clonakilty Community Youth Centre Committee	Group Winner