Embers

Reception…….042 97 53400

Manager……..042 97 53407

Box Office……042 97 53401

Restaurant…..042 97 53425

Crèche………..042 97 53420

Library……….042 97 40218

Muckno Donaghmoyne

Community

Services 042 97 53413

Gallery Café is open to the public week-days 8.30- 4.30pm, serving hot lunch 12.30-2pm. Rooms available for confer-ence and training. Íontas Theatre seats 308 people. Art Gallery. Bar facilities are available, ample parking on your doorstep. Private function room available on request for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, weddings and funeral receptions.

Íontas Arts & Community Resource Centre is a one stop shop, centre of excellence - accessible to all.

Conabury, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan

www. iontascastleblayney.ie info@iontascastleblayney.ie

Your ideal venue in

Castleblayney for

conferences, training,

meetings and special

events.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SATURDAY SCHOOL

Back Saturday 17th January 10am—1pm

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EASTER CELEBRATION

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SUMMER CAMP

Details to follow

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JONAS DAY 20th June

Details to follow

COUNSELLORS Margaret McQuaid 086 3642 183 Sally Hughes 086 2507 173 Debbie Flanagan 086 8431 605/ 042 9746792 Aíne McDonald 086 310 1000

Financial Assistance & Support Provided Blayney Blades 042 9753410/411/412

1st THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Canon Morris Memorial Trust

COFFEE MORNING Scout Hall, 10.30a.m.

Please support this worthy cause

BLADES INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

PLEASE BE ADVISED

The Brochure is subject to change. Course and Event dates

and times are accurate at time of printing but may be subject

to change. See www.blayneyblades.com for all up to date

information.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE A TEXT Message received from

Blayney Blades 0860361101 can not be Replied to as it is a

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Citizen Information 076 1076 230 MABS 076 1072 690 Tearmann Domestic Violence Service 047 72311 Doctor on Call 1850 777 911 Garda Station 042 97 47900 Youth Information Centre 042 97 51979

Every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm and

every Tuesday at 9.30 am

Call Gretchen on 086 4667146

Every Tuesday

Ongoing 7.30 - 9.30p.m.

GROW Contact Rosanna 086 0547 472

Yearly Membership Only €10.

DISCOUNT for all Monday Night Talks

Members €3; Non-Members €5

SPECIAL POINTS OF

INTEREST

MONDAY NIGHT TALKS— Starting 12th January 8pm “My Organics Microgreens” by Joanne Brennan

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YOGA Restarting Wednesday

14th January at 10.30am ————————-

PILATES Night Session, Restarting

Thursday 15th Jan7.30pm ——————————

PILATES Morning Session

Restarting Friday 16th

January at 11am —————————

HEALTH &

WELLBEING Restarting Thurs 15th

January at 2pm

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page No.

MONDAY NIGHT

TOPICS 2 & 3

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COURSES & TRAINING

Creativity 4

Art Therapy 4

Life & Wellbeing,

Health, Fitness

& Fun 4, 5

Computers / Skype 6

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PERSONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Co Counselling 5

Art Therapy Course 6

Feelings/Emotions

assoc. with Addiction 7

3 Keys to Self

Understanding 7

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ONE DAY & ONGOING

EVENTS 6, 7

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BLADES

INTERNATIONAL 8

GENERAL

INFORMATION 8

BLAYNEY BLADES, SPRING 2015 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

VISION That women and their families have access to all the personal, social and educational helps they require in their quest for a fuller and involved life.

MISSION Blayney Blades is a Women’s Group committed to promoting the Holistic Development of women and their families so that they may develop their own potential and play an active role in their communities.

Blayney Blades Ltd.

Íontas, Conabury, Castleblayney

Co. Monaghan

Tel.: 0035342 (0) 42 97 53 410 / 411/ 412

Email: - blayneyblades@gmail.com

www.blayneyblades.com

www.iontascastleblayney.ie

We are a member of the National Collective of Community based Women’s Networks.

These networks support local women’s groups who carry out community development and provide and

support community education programmes for women.

LMETB TRAINING PROGRAMMES ARE CO-FUNDED BY

THE IRISH GOVERNMENT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

Embers MONDAY NIGHT TALKS: REG. 7.45pm TALKS 8p.m. SHARP

12th MY ORGANICS MICROGREENS—WHAT ARE THEY? by Joanne Brennan This talk by Joanne Brennan of My Organics will explain what Microgreens are and how they can

become part of a healthy and balanced diet.

Microgreens are baby greens derived from a highly nutritious plant food and harvested at an early stage.

Evidence has found that Microgreens are of a higher nutritional value when compared with their parent,

mature leaf. They provide Vitamin A,C,E,K1 and carotenoids, are rich in

antioxidants and plant chemicals which are critical in helping

protect against cellular damage. They contribute to maintaining healthy gut

bacteria and thus help strengthen the immune system.

Microgreens are little powerhouses in terms of their overall living vitality.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY 9th 23rd CHANGE MANAGEMENT

by Phil Lennon B.Sc., (Hons) RPN

NAPCP

People generally do not like change, yet life is full

of changes, how do we deal with them? Do we see

the signs and take action or do we stick our heads in

the sand and hope it will go away?

This talk will look at the following topics

Changes in life

Change in career

Retirement

Reinventing yourself

Change Direction

Personal Growth and Self-care

Come along and enjoy an evening of enlightenment

and learn how to make positive changes to your life.

ALTERNATIVE

HEALING & HEALTH

AND BEAUTY

by Catherine Duffy An information evening on Reiki Healing and

Health and Beauty. Catherine will guide you

through the benefits of alternative healing. She

will begin with a talk on the benefits of Reiki

treatments and also the process of Reiki

workshops. She will also discuss the origins of

Reiki and the positive results in all aspects of life

including mind, body and soul.

Catherine will finish up with information on

holistic health and beauty. She will display her

treatment menu and anyone who wishes to avail of

her treatments can book in on the night. An

enjoyable and informative night not to be missed.

THE CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILIES WHEN

SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH

DIFFICULTY by Derek Pepper

Following his successful talk on the different types of Mental Health Illnesses at the

2014 Seminar on Mental Health, Blayney Blades are delighted to welcome back Derek

Pepper to Iontas . In this talk Derek will examine the difficulties experienced by family members when

supporting a relative with a mental health difficulty. If you are living with or have lived with or are

concerned with someone else who has a mental health condition then why not avail of the opportunity to

become more aware of mental health illness and its effects on the person and their family / friends.

26th

Saturday 23rd May 10am—4pm

DREAMS WORKSHOP by Paul Bradley This workshop will introduce you to the fascinating

world of dreams.

Throughout the course of the day you will gain

insight into what are dreams, why we dream and

what dreams can offer us. The workshop explores

various types of dreams and their meaning such as

prophetic dreams, recurring dreams, nightmares etc.

Participants have the option to bring their own

dreams for interpretation

Fee: €25 Booking is essential

“MOVING ON”

Sport & Recreation Programme

This is your chance to start an Exciting Career in the Sport/Leisure Industry

For more information on our outstanding

course please contact our team on 042-

9753404 or find us on Facebook

search: Movingon.blayneyblades

COURSES and TRAINING, ONE DAY and ONGOING EVENTS

Wednesday 15th April—Wednesday 20th May

8pm—10pm FEE : €60

FEELINGS & EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH

ADDICTION by Aine Wilson, Counsellor Acc. M.A.C.I. Aine presents this 6 week Programme which will tackle the emotions and

feelings often associated with Addiction These will include feelings of :

Fear Resentment Denial Anger Blame Shame & Guilt

Self-esteem Self-love Self-honesty

When we understand what we are feeling and why, we are more likely to take control over

them and disregard what we don’t need and utilise what works to enhance our peace of

mind. This Course is suitable for all who have an interest in the above or have been

affected by someone else’s addiction or maybe in recovery themselves. The Programme

has been accredited by the A.C.I. and a Certificate of attendance is available on request.

Booking is essential 042-9753410/411/412

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 9.30am—5.30pm

3 KEYS TO SELF UNDERSTANDING WORKSHOP

by Pat Wyman FEE : €100

This workshop is presented by U.S. Therapist, author and international speaker Pat

Wyman. This is her second visit to Iontas, and from last year’s response, we expect a

large number of people will be happy to hear her again. During the Workshop Pat

addresses the difference between one’s core self/the strong, resourceful, centred part

we all have, represented by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MTBI), and one’s

defence (what we do when we are stressed or scared), represented by the Enneagram.

Using guided imagery, lecture and a multitude of examples from her own experience

this promises to be a very worthwhile weekend.

Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412

Embers

Friday 13th February -

Friday 6th March

10.30am —12.30pm Fee: €25

COMPUTERS, SKYPE AND EMAIL

by Grainne O’ Reilly

This course introduces computers in a relaxed

atmosphere. You will learn basic computer skills,

learn about the World Wide Web, accessing and

searching websites, how to use the many functions

and features of the Internet for convenient and safe

web browsing and how to send and receive an

email. Booking Essential

Supported by Cavan and Monaghan ETB

COURSES and TRAINING, ONE DAY and ONGOING EVENTS

KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB Wednesday 14th January & every Wednesday morning

10.30am to 12.30pm

New Members

Always Welcome

Tuesday 10th February - Tuesday 3rd March 10.30am—12.30pm

ART THERAPY WORKSHOP by Oonagh Campbell These four sessions will gently introduce you to using simple art exercises for self

expression and self reflection. Engaging in art making in this way allows one to access and

express those parts of ourselves that are often described as "beyond words." Ordinarily these

may find a path into our awareness in many ways such as our body talk,

gestures, posture, the slips of the tongue in our speech and our dreams.

Allowing ourselves to make art as a means of communicating oneself to

oneself is a very effective tool for coming home to how we really are and

all that we can be.

All art making begins with one mark. If you can make a mark then you have all that is

necessary to come to this group. The latter and a desire to come into greater awareness of

your thoughts, feelings and emotions for your greater health & wellbeing. No previous

experience of art making is needed.

FEE: €100 (includes all materials) Booking is essential 042 9753410/11/12

AONTAS ADULT

LEARNER’S

FESTIVAL 23rd—28th February

“LEARNING—A LIFETIME’S

WORK”

Monday, 23rd - Celebrate Learning

Tuesday, 24th - Green Learning

Wednesday, 25th - Learning Communities

Thursday, 26th - Learning for Work

Friday, 27th - Lobby for Learning Day

Saturday, 28th - Family Learning Day

LENT REFLECTION

with Lily Sexton

Tuesday 24th February

Registration : 10am

10.30am -1.00p.m.

Fee €5

Booking Essential

042 97 53410/412

MONDAY NIGHT TALKS: REG. 7.45pm TALKS 8pm SHARP

9th 20 YEARS CELEBRATION AND

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Separate Brochure to follow

MARCH

APRIL 13th

MANAGING STRESS WORKSHOP

by Aíne Mc Donald

This workshop will focus on how we can

prevent, reduce and cope with the

different stresses in our lives. We will

learn to recognise the signs and

symptoms of stress and learn more healthy and helpful ways

of dealing with stress.

This workshop is aimed at young people who are preparing

for exams both the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate

but all school students are welcome.

IRIDOLOGY by Margaret Palmer Iridology is a safe, non-invasive, non-medical assessment tool. It is the science

and practice of analysing the iris. Iridology allows the individual to become

aware of his/her unique physical, emotional and spiritual make up. In this talk

Margaret will explain what happens during an Iridology Consultation and what it

reveals about the individual, for example:

The individual’s genetic inheritance and its formative influences;

Determines which organs and systems are out of balance;

The individual’s unique personality, tapped or untapped talents, unresolved relationships and

emotional reasons why particular foods are eaten which can lead to ill health;

Early signs of approaching disease and appropriate preventative treatments.

Iridology’s greatest strength lies in its value as a preventative tool. Why not come along and learn

more about the value of this very interesting science.

23rd

27th

AGM

8– 10pm

An evening of reflection on the past year

and planning for the year ahead. At this

critical time for the Blades we need your

strongest support if we are to continue

providing the services and opportunities

we have provided since 1995. Your at-

tendance at this meeting would be greatly

appreciated

Embers

LIFE & WELLBEING, HEALTH, FITNESS & FUN

COURSES and TRAINING—BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday 15th January

2pm - 4.00pm and every

Thursday

HEALTH, WELLBEING &

TAI CHI. €5 Pay as You Go.

With Anna and Frances

Advice and exercise to help you

stay fit and healthy. Tai Chi -

gentle low impact exercises

to help calm your mind and

increase your energy. Plus Light Refreshments

Wednesday 14th January and every

Wednesday

10.30am - 12.00 noon

YOGA with Therese Donaghy

FEE: €7 Pay as you Go

Promotes: - Health and Well-Being

through exercise. Learn simple

sequences that will restore your body

to health happiness and

vitality.

Saturday 31st January 10am—2pm

ART THERAPY ART FUN WORKSHOP by Various Artists FEE €20 This is a day for Artists and non-Artists alike. Come and have fun, learn new

skills and ways to inner peace and happiness. And, never say again “I can’t

draw!” We have a world of often untapped possibilities within us. This is an

opportunity for you to experience and create your own art, and if you wish, to

sign up for a Course in Art Therapy.

This Workshop will be facilitated by a variety of Artists with

many different skills. Light Refreshments served.

Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412

Wednesday 21st January—Wednesday 8th April 8pm—10pm

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP by Carmel Loye FEE €70

Make your dreams a reality

Is there something you would love to do in life but you keep telling yourself

“I could never do that”? If so then this Workshop is for you.

This Workshop is based on the book “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, an ordinary

American woman who overcame her own personal struggles in life and became a writer

who went on and helped others to achieve their own dreams and become whatever their

passion was drawing them towards.

In this 12-week Workshop you will be shown how to unlock your hidden creative talents,

how to incorporate these talents into your everyday life, thus enhancing your quality of

life and your relationships with others and the world around you. Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412

MORE!! COURSES and TRAINING...

Friday 16th January 10.30am -

11.30am and every Friday.

PILATES. €7 Pay as You Go.

Bernadine Walsh.

Helps to strengthen and tone deep

abdominal muscles, pelvic floor

and lower back muscles.

Helps improve posture

and flexibility,

focuses on making the

muscles of the body long-

er and leaner, suitable for

all ages and fitness levels.

Thurs. 15th January 7.30pm - 8.30pm

and every Thursday.

PILATES. €7 Pay as You Go.

Jeanette Keenan.

Helps to strengthen and tone deep

abdominal muscles, pelvic floor and

lower back muscles. Helps improve

posture and flexibility,

focuses on making the

muscles of the body

longer and leaner, suitable

for all ages and fitness

levels.

Tuesday 20th January

2pm—3.30pm

CROCHET

Anne Cunningham Fee €25 for 6

classes or €5 per week

You will learn the basics of Crochet; how to

hold the hook and yarn; how to do chain

stitch; how to do double and treble

stitches. By the end of the class

you should be well on your way

to starting your first granny

square.

7th, 8th, 21st, 22nd & 28th February 9.30am—5pm Fee €150

CO-COUNSELLING by Bobby Mc Loughlin

Co-counselling is a structured, almost cost-free DIY way of working on

emotional issues. It is reciprocal and peer. This means participants take

turns being client and being counsellor. They work as equal to equal,

without judgement or giving advice, in total confidentiality. It is a network

of people who have learned co-counselling techniques and have accredited after

completing a basic training course. The emphasis is on self-empowerment, building

confidence and a better self-image. This 5-day Basic Training and Accreditation Course

will equip the learner with new skills to work on past or present issues of any kind and

become part of a whole new support system with other co-counsellors.

Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412

Thursday 26th March

8pm—10pm (6 weeks)

BALLROOM and

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES €6 Pay as you go with

Charlie & Marion Mulligan Places are

limited so Booking is essential

Learn: Ballroom, Waltz, Quick Step, Fox

Trot, Old Time Waltz , Jive and Slosh

Light Refreshments

served