Welcome to our Fortnightly Newsletter, which aims to keep you informed about all that is important in community development in Co Monaghan. As usual, we’ve a packed agenda to get through, so we’ll crack on....._________________________________

Active Citizenship

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European Mobility Week (EMW) takes place each year from 16 - 22 September. EMW is a European wide initiative which aims to promote a shift towards sustainable urban transport in place of over-reliance on the use of cars.

Each annual EMW event is based on a specific theme. ‘Choose. Change. Combine.’ has been selected as the theme for 2015. Each journey is different, but too often we rely on the same mode of transport, regardless of whether it’s best suited to the task. Reflexi...vely, we may hop into our car, even though cycling or public transport may be the more efficient choice.

This year’s theme of multimodality encourages people to think about the range of transport options available, and to choose the right mode when travelling. It invites people to combine ways of getting around, which can often lead to a quicker and more pleasant journey.

Through making clever choices about the type of transport we use, we can save money, improve our health and help the environment – all it takes is a willingness to try something new.

EMW also incorporates “Car Free Day” on Tuesday 22 September

So, what do you plan to do differently during EMW?

Tell us what you're doing........Monaghan Co Co may be able to help! – contact Carol Lambe for more info.  clambe@monaghancoco.ie

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Positive Mental Health week will take place from 5 to 9th October.  A full programme of events is being prepared by Monaghan County Council to mark the week.  The Age Friendly Alliance have organised a series of talks aimed at older people. Details below

DATE AND TIME VENUE TOPIC DETAILS

Tuesday 6th October at 2.45p.m. – 5.30p.m. POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

Monaghan Parochial House Meeting Room, Monaghan Town

Anne McCarren, CAMCAS and Maeve Montgomery , Alzheimer’s Association

This event is for people who have been diagnosed with dementia and want to talk to someone, people who are waiting for a diagnoses or who are worried about their memory.  It is also for family carers who would like to talk to someone about their loved one.  Anne will give a presentation and talk on “Eating For Your Bones”

Wednesday 7th October at 7.30 p.m.POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

Monaghan County Museum, Monaghan Town

“Living with Loss, Dealing with hurt”A talk by psychologist Shane Martin

One reality about this life is the inevitability of hurt. The death of a loved one is one of the most hurtful experiences of all. The sadness that we feel can almost seem to engulf us. Is there anything that we can do to help us cope? Does the sadness ever lift? What can psychology offer the heartbroken?

Tuesday 13th October at 2.30 p.m. – 5.00p.m.

Clones Library Anne McCarren, CAMCAS and Maeve Montgomery , Alzheimer’s Association

This event is for people who have been diagnosed with dementia and want to talk to someone, people who are waiting for a diagnoses or who are worried about their memory.  It is also for family carers who would like to talk to someone about their loved one.  Anne will give a presentation and talk on  “Brain Food”

Wednesday 14th October at 2.00p.m.- 5.00p.m.

Mullyash Community Day Care Centre

BGR8 Training Self Care Workshop – Tips and techniques to teach us all to look after ourselves, support each other and personal goal setting. 

Thursday 15th October 2.30p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Carrickmacross Civic Offices

Sinead Hanley, Diabetes  Ireland

Free information session on Diabetes awareness covering the different types, risk factors, signs and symptoms.

Wednesday 21st October at 3.00 p.m. – 5.30p.m.

Truagh BlackwaterLearning Centre

Anne McCarren, CAMCAS and Irish Heart Foundation

Anne will cover a talk on “Living Gluten Free”. The Irish Heart Foundation will distribute leaflets on Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Good eating, Lose weight, Physical Activity, Stress and Stop Smoking.  The nurse will provide individual lifestyle advice and do blood pressure checks, a card will be given to each individual with their results.

Thursday 22nd October at 2.30p.m. – 4.30p.m.

YWCA Hall,North Road, Monaghan

Sinead Hanley, Diabetes  Ireland

Free information session on Diabetes awareness covering the different types, risk factors, signs and symptoms.

Tuesday 27th October 7.00p.m.

Aughnamullen Centre

Maeve Montgomery ,Alzheimer’s Association

This event is for people who have been diagnosed with dementia and want to talk to someone, people who are waiting for a diagnosis.

Contact Leona Keenan 047 30500 or by e-mail to lmcdonal@monaghancoco.ie for more info on these talks

 

________________________Consultation________________________ MID/ Monaghan LCDC are consulting on the new LEADER programme. A series of public meetings have been arranged for the next few weeks, or you can complete an online survey on MID’s website, http://www.midl.ie/index.php/rural-development/leader-public-consultation WE expect this to be a MAJOR SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES, so PLEASE TAKE A LOOK ____________________________________

Culture 2025 - Ireland’s first national cultural policy. Minister Humphreys published a discussion document on Culture 2025 in August and announced a public consultation process. Dates for regional consultation meetings have now been announced. The nearest one to Monaghan is in Cavan Town Hall on 15th September 2015 at 2.30pm Details of these meetings and on how to register for them are available at: http://www.ahg.gov.ie/en/Culture/Culture2025/ A copy of the Culture 2025 Discussion Document is also available on this website.

_____________________________________ Waterways Ireland is consulting on their draft Heritage Plan: ENNISKILLEN Saturday September 12, 2015 from 12-5pm at the Waterways Ireland HQ .  This 

will coincide with a tour of the Waterways Ireland Archive.(http://www.waterwaysireland.org/Pages/Contact%20Us/Contact-Us.aspx)  

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Funding_______________________ Go for life Grant SchemeClosing date is 12 noon Friday 25th September Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities. This year grants will be between €250 and €700. More details in Sports Partnership news further on in this newsletter. ______________________________________ Sports Club Grant SchemeMonaghan Sports Partnership intends to launch its sports club development grant Scheme during September – watch local press and Monaghan Sports Partnership facebook page for details.______________________________________ DON’T FORGET – get involved in shaping how LEADER is rolled out in Co Monaghan. Participate in the workshops, submit an online survey, request a meeting with one of MID’s development team. This is your chance to ensure that the kind of project you have in mind is included in the programme. ______________________________________ 

Networking__________________________ A Meals on Wheel Network has now been formed under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link to tackle the issues affecting the delivery of the service. Issues include cuts to funding, increasing bureaucracy, food labelling, employment schemes etc. Irish Rural Link are calling on Meals on Wheels organisations around the country to contact them if they are interested in becoming members of this network.Contact James Claffey IRL on 090 6482744 or email james@irishrurallink.ie for more information _______________________________________ Networking Meeting for Disability Groups:The next meeting of disability groups will take place on Tuesday 22nd September at 11 am in Clones.  Cairde Activation Centre is hosting this meeting which will include a tour of the new centre.  The Centre is located behind the Applegreen filling station on the Monaghan Road. The   meeting   will   provide   a   chance   for   groups   to   catch   up   after   the   summer,   to promote  forthcoming  activities  and  discuss  key  developments   relevant   to   the  sector.   If members of your group would like to come along, please contact Regina on 042-9749500 or e-mail rbyrne@midl.ie ________________________________________ 

It’s a Small World MID is organising a networking event to showcase Young Congolese, Blayney Intercultural Group (B.I.G) & St Patrick’s arts projects & build relationships with some local community groups. The event will be facilitated by Internacia Kolektivo using “Theatre of the Oppressed“ fun & games. On the day groups will share their art projects with each other, leading to an open conversation where we will explore ideas and actions. The groups will then have the chance to interact with each other, in order to design and create action plans for positive changes in their own areas Place: St Josephs Pastoral Hall , Monaghan Date: Saturday 19th September  Time: 10.00—4pm Bus pick up available : Carrickmacross 9am     Castleblayney 9.20       St Patrick's Centre 9.50 Lunch provided but you can bring some of your favourite foods to share if you want to. Contact person: Mary O’Rourke 042 9749500 or email morourke@midl.ie _________________________________________ Tidy Towns GroupsNorthern Sound is offering Monaghan Tidy Towns groups the opportunity to showcase their good work in an online photo exhibition on their website.  Send your photos to news@northernsound.ie 

________________________Law Corner________________________ We were asked recently by a group whether a community venue which is running a dance needs to apply for a dance licence. And if they were running dance lessons in a community centre, would they need a licence. So we asked a solicitor, and here’s the definitive answer.  Community Centres take note! As defined in the Public Dance Halls Act 1935:

 "place" means a building (including part of a building), yard, garden, or other 

enclosed place, whether roofed or not roofed and whether the enclosure and the roofing (if any) are permanent or temporary.

                                 "public dancing" means dancing which is open to the public and in which persons present are entitled to participate actively.  Does a community centre need a licence if it is running a dance?Yes because it is a place and public dancing is carried on at it as it is open to members of the public. Therefore a licence is needed strictly speaking.A dance licence is issued by the courts. Therefore it requires an application to the courts. A solicitor is best placed to handle this.

You can get a licence either for each event, or for a number of events at the one time, for as long as a year in advance.  The latter cuts down on cost, but you have to know the dates you’re applying for, and are restricted to running the dances on those dates. Normally hotels etc. apply for a number of nights at a time such as for discos etc. to cut down on costs of applications. Otherwise it can make an application each time beforehand which is a bit cumbersome and costly. Who applies for the licence – the venue or the dance organiser?The venue is responsible for this.   What about dance classes?Dance classes are restricted to those who have paid to be taught and an argument could be made that it is not within the definition of “public dancing” therefore I do not believe a licence is necessary. ___________________________________________ 

What’s Going On?....

_____________________________         Don’t forget your snorkel! – bog snorkelling Irish championships at Alice’s Loft,

Doohamlet, Sat 12th Sept.

         Glaslough Tidy Towns Golden Jubilee Celebrations take place on Saturday the 19th of

September in the Oakland Centre, kicking off with a plaque unveiling at 8.30pm. All 

welcome 

         Castleblayney 400 Heritage committee are running a Heritage and Cultural night in Iontas 

on the 25th September at 8pm. Ticket donation suggested at €5. Irish Music, Historical talk 

on Local History, Poetry. Drama and showing of old video footage from the 1950’s. 

         Don’t forget Castleblayney 400 FAIRDAY event is on the 26TH September from 12 noon. Come along and dress up in old cloths from the 1950’s and enjoy a fabulous experience of stepping back in time.

         Culture Night: Friday, 18 September. See www.culturenight.ie and www.events.monaghantourism.com  for listings.

         Best of luck with the weather tomorrow to the crew at the newly revamped Ulster Canal Stores, who are having their official opening.  All welcome

 Intercultural Studies – a series of 10 fun workshopsThursdays 10am – 1pm starting September 10th 2015 Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of your own culture and the culture of others? This Intercultural Studies programme will investigate the history and heritage of multiple cultures in an interactive and multi-faceted course which will explore how cultures develop through various mediums including history, heritage, religion, fashion, food, literature, art, song, film, folklore, myth etc. This course will incorporate field trips and informal classroom based learning where participants are encouraged to work individually and collectively on a project which will represent the very essence of our intercultural society.  Contact person: Mary O’Rourke 042 9749500 or email morourke@midl.ie

 

         Martin Mc Cabe CCE Tin Whistle Classes on Wednesday 9th September in Cassandra Hand Centre . In order to accommodate  pupils we  would appreciate if you would text or email your queries or interest to the following 0862406587 or martinmccabecce@gmail.com. We would appreciate if you could include the following age, level (beginner, advanced) also.

         So is anyone up for Sean Nos Dancing with the Legendary Colin Butler? Classes, Times and Location will depend on demand. Text (086) 2406587.

 

 Monaghan Sports Partnership News Child Protection & Sports First Aid courses this Autumn/Winter 2015 Code of Ethics (Safeguarding 1-Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Workshop) This three-hour course is ideal for volunteers, leaders, mentors, committee members in sports clubs and provides basic awareness regarding your responsibility in the area of child protection. Next course scheduled for:Wednesday 16th September in Castleblayney Enterprise Centre 6.30pm-9.30pm price €15pp, Booking essential. Childrens Officer Training - Safeguarding 2 - Club Children’s Officer (C.C.O) A person appointed to the Club Children’s Officer position in a club must have completed safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness workshop) and should complete the NEW Club Children’s Officer 3 hour workshop. This course will help the Club Children’s Officer to carry out the function of their role in the club and support the implementation of best practice in the club. Participants will also receive a Club Children’s Officer Action Planning document as part of the training.Monaghan Sports Partnership has organised the above Club Children’s Officer  workshop to take place on Wednesday 11th November  2015 6.30pm-9.30pm in Castleblayney Enterprise Centre, Booking is essential as places are limited, for more information contact MSP on 042-9755126  Basic Sports First Aid – One Evening Workshop (limited places) Monaghan Sports Partnership has organised one evening basic Sports First Aid workshop to assist Sports Clubs in the county to provide a safe environment for those participating in sport. This course has an emphasis on dealing with minor sports injuries and covers the following: Scene Management, Sports First Aid Kit, Asthma, Fractures, Sprains & Strains, Unconsciousness, Bleeding & Wounds, Treatment for Shock, The Choking Casualty, Heart Attack and Stroke.  On successful completion, course participants are issued with a Sports First Aid Certificate of Attendance only. This course is taking place on Wednesday 14th October 2015 from 6.30pm-10pm in Castleblayney Enterprise Centre, €30pp, limited places advanced booking essential with Monaghan Sports Partnership on 042-9755126 Active Adults 50+ Dance (8 week programmes) As part of our Active Adults 50+ programmes, Monaghan Sports Partnership have organised a number of Dance  / fitness classes to kickstart the Autumn programme.

         Monday 7th September  - Dance fitness at St Josephs Pastoral Centre Monaghan, (11.00am-12pm) (Waiting list currently applies)

         Tuesday 8th September – Dance fitness at Definition Gym,Castleblayney, (11.00am-12pm) for 8 weeks.

         Wednesday 9th  September  - Line Dancing at Lochrainn Linn Band Hall, Carrickmacross (11.00am-12noon)

         Thursday 10th September – Sean nós dancing at Ballinode Hall  (8.00pm-9.00pm)

         Thursday 17th September  - Learn the Quick Step at Tullycorbet Community centre (8.30pm-9.30pm)

All of the above are 8 week programmes and fee is €25 per person.Those registered to attend are asked to arrive 30 mins early on the first day to complete an application form All bookings for above programmes through Monaghan Sports Partnership on 042-9755126  Learn To SwimAs part of our Active Women(50+) Programme Monaghan Sports Partnership have  organised a 8 week Learn To Swim programme at Monaghan Leisure Centre.This programme will start on Friday 25th September at Monaghan Leisure Centre (9am-10am) If interested be sure to book your please ASAP folks. Cost is €30 per person for 8 weeks.  To book a place contact us at Monaghan Sports Partnership (042) 9755126. Men’s Exercise in Water classOne for the Men -  at Monaghan Leisure Centre, starting  Wednesday 7th October 10am-11am  which will run every Wednesday for 8 weeks at the same time.If interested be sure to book your please ASAP folks. Cost is €25 per person for 8 weeks To book or for further information on this or any other programmes contact us at Monaghan Sports Partnership (042) 9755126. Go for life Grant SchemeMonaghan Sports Partnership wishes to let older adult / active retirement groups know that the Go for Life Small Grant Scheme from Age & Opportunity and the Irish Sports Council is now open! Closing date is 12 noon Friday 25th September Grants are available to all eligible local clubs, groups and organisations that promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people as a main element of their activities. This year grants will be between €250 and €700.27 groups in County Monaghan were awarded funding in 2014 – why not apply this year? You could be one of the lucky ones!Advice and information is available from the Sports Partnership office which is also holding information clinics on the following dates if you have some questions about the application form; 1.       Tuesday 15th September  (11.00am – 12noon) at St. Josephs Pastoral Centre, Monaghan 2.       Tuesday 15th September (3.00pm – 4.00pm) at Castleblayney Enterprise Centre, Dublin Rd, C’BlayneyApplication forms are available from www.ageandopportunity.ie<http://www.ageandopportunity.ie>  or from Monaghan Sports Partnership office (042-9755126).  Sports Club Grant Scheme

Monaghan Sports Partnership intends to launch its sports club development grant Scheme during September – watch local press and Monaghan Sports Partnership facebook page for details.  

_____________________Training_____________________ Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection are offering free Home fire Safety talks to community groups across the County. The talk will be given by a Senior Fire Officer. The scheduling of talks will be based on a first come first served basis depending on resources available.The talk will last between 30-60 minutes depending on the number of questions.This would make a great addition to your AGM. Contact Siobhan on 047 30598.

Bringing Back Outdoor PlayCertificate in Forest School Programme Leadership, Co. WicklowDo you want to be part of the growing Forest School movement in Ireland to bring 

back outdoor play? This October 30th, part one of the next Forest School training with 

Circle of Life Training begins. To book, or to find out more information about this 

exciting course....... read more

To find out "What happens at Forest School training anyway?" Read this blog.

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Monaghan Coder Dojo Returns

Monaghan Coder Dojo is beginning its Autumn schedule this Saturday , September 12th in 

St.Macartan’s College from 12 – 2 pm and continues every second Saturday  until Christmas. 

Open to children from 7 to 17 years.

On this first Saturday we will be explaining the new courses before we start to parents and students. This year we will be offering the following course options :

         Scratch – Basic : This is where it all begins with a few fun lessons using games to start your coding quest.

         Scratch –Advanced : The next step on your digital quest. The coding and programmes become more complex.

         HTML /Javascript : Every website uses one or both of these coding languages. Learn how to make your own website.

         Python / Raspberry Pi : Gaming and robotics fuse together in the Python class.         3 D Printing : Finally we have got our hands on two 3-D printers. One is assembled 

and ready to go so the class will involve constructing a 3D printer and then learning to code programmes to make models.

There is no charge to attend Coder Dojo, but all children must be signed in and out of class and parents of students aged 12 or under must stay on the premises for the duration of the class.We are changing the length of the class from three to two hours from this year onwards. The first 90 minutes will comprise of the lesson with the remaining 30 minutes free time to work on projects or simply be awesome in Minecraft.

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