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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2011
OFFICE OPENING CHANGES.
For the first part of the autumn, our Bridge Street office will continue to be closed on Fridays. We hope this does not cause any inconvenience.
STAFF
Congratulations to Olivia, our Administrator, husband Dave and their family who have a beautiful new baby girl, Fiadh. We look forward to Olivia’s return to work in 2012.
FUNDRAISING 2011
Many thanks to Durrus Charity shop for their generous donation received in July. We also received a private donation bringing the total funds raised in July to €560. All donations received will go directly towards providing our programme of supports for family Carers.
CORK CITY MINI MARATHON
Many thanks to Hilda Attridge, family Carer, who is taking part in the September Cork Mini Marathon and has kindly offered to raise funds for West Cork Carers Support Group. If anyone would like to sponsor Hilda please contact the office on 027-53848.
4-WEEK VISUAL ART COURSE FOR FAMILY CARERS
Brighten up the winter months with an enjoyable taster arts programme which will include basic introductions to Drawing, Painting with Acrylics, Photography & Pottery
Dates: Fridays 18th & 25th November and 2nd & 9th December
Artist Facilitator: Rebecca Keyser For: Family Carers
Times: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen
Fee: €30 for the 4 week course to include materials & refreshments. For further information or to book a place on this course please contact West Cork Carers Support Group on 027-53848 before Friday 4th November. We would like to thank the West Cork Arts Centre in helping us to enable this programme.
LAUNCH OF THE CARERS WALKING GROUP
For the first of hopefully an on-going programme of walks we begin with a gentle stroll through Glengariff Woods on Wednesday 23rd November. We will meet at 10am in Casey’s Bar & Restaurant, Glengariff for tea or coffee, then on to the circular “ Big Meadow Walk” which is about 3 ½ km long. The walk is well marked along the flat but be prepared for the autumn weather with appropriate clothing and flat shoes!
If you would like to take part please call us in advance on 027-53848 to confirm that the walk will take place in case of bad weather.
The next CLONAKILTY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING will take place on Thursday 3rd November from 8 to 10 pm at the Day Care Centre, Hospital Grounds, Clonakilty. The meeting will include a flower arranging demonstration. All family Carers are welcome to attend these meetings.
The next DUNMANWAY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS will take place on Thursday 6th October and Thursday 1st December. There will be a felt making workshop at the 1st December meeting. Both meetings are from 8 – 10 pm in The Day Care Centre, Dunmanway.
All family Carers are welcome to attend these meetings.
“EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIPS” COURSE
This course explores effective communication in an informal, fun and interactive way. Based on respect for both oneself and the other, it seeks to help participants to build self-esteem and assertiveness, to improve their communication and to enhance the quality, both of their life and of their relationships.
**Rescheduled** dates: Tuesdays 11th, 18th & 25th of October and 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th of November (Please note new start date is 11th instead of 4th October)
Times: 10am to 12.30pm
Venue: The Grace Centre, Clonakilty
Cost: This course is available at a subsidised rate of €50 for family Carers. However, concessions are available if required. This is a Social and Health Education Project (SHEP) course. Booking essential. If you are interested in attending this course please call West Cork Carers Support Group on 027-53848.
VISIT TO THE CARE CENTRE AT DZOGCHEN BEARA BUDDHIST CENTRE, GARRANES, ALLIHIES. Family Carers are invited to visit the Care Centre, attend a guided “Loving Kindness” meditation practice and then have coffee together in the Dzogchen Beara Welcome Centre on Tuesday 6th December. Meet in the Dzogchen Beara car park at 10.30am. Please call West Cork Carers Support Group on 027-53848 for more information.
NEW YEARS PARTY 2012
Due to the popularity of last year’s New Years event, instead of a Christmas Party, we have decided to repeat this with a 2012 New Years Party.We hope you will join us at WILLIE PA’S RESTAURANT, COLOMANE on Thursday 26th January from 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy a fun night out with a three-course meal followed by entertainment! Cost:€30 per person. Bookings by 19th January please by calling us on 027/53848.
WOULD IT HELP YOU TO TALK TO SOMBODY ABOUT COMPUTERS? Are you a family Carer thinking of getting your first computer? Already have a computer but feel you could do more with it? Never used a computer before and would like a short demonstration of how the internet and email work? This Autumn, for a trial period, West Cork Carers Support Group is delighted to be able to offer basic computer support and demonstrations, free of charge, to family Carers at our Bridge Street office, Bantry on Wednesday afternoons by appointment. Please call the office on 027-53848 to book a time.
CARERS LO CALL SUPPORT-LINE
1890-201-533
Wednesday & Thursday 10am to 1pm
West Cork Carers Support Group’s Lo call Support-line was established in 2001, recognising the isolation experienced by many Carers in the West Cork area. The aims of the Support-line are to:
Provide a listening ear & support to all Carers
Give information on benefits & entitlements
Refer Carers to other relevant sources of information and support
This is a confidential service which is often the first point of contact we have with Carers in the community.
The service also provides an on-going support system for all West Cork Carers Support Group members. If you have any queries or concerns about your caring, no matter how big or small please call 1890 201 533 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm.
For more information on events and news contact West Cork Carers