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Food and Health Project looking for Local Peer Leaders

The Food & Health Project
The Food and Health Project began in 1992.  It has grown to become a key nutrition health promotion project in Ireland.  The project is a joint initiative between the HSE and local Community Development Organisations.  The Food and Health Project aims to improve nutritional knowledge and to encourage healthy food shopping, cooking and eating for households. Members of the community are trained as Food and Health Leaders to deliver a 6 week Healthy Food Made Easy programme to groups in the locality.  In the last ten years around 15,000 people have participated in these programmes – with each participant taking new knowledge and skills back to their households.  The Food and Health Leaders are supported by local Co-ordinators and HSE Community Dietitians.  The Food and Health Project has been well established in many parts of West Dublin and Kildare through the CPLN and Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnerships, with the HSE.  It is now expanding to allow greater access to the Healthy Food Made Easy Programme across West Dublin, Kildare and Dublin South City.

Food and Health Leaders

After completion of training Food and Health Leaders deliver the Healthy Food Made Easy Programme to groups in the community.  Examples of groups who avail of the programme include active retirement groups, back to education groups, parents groups, members of the Travelling Community. Leaders can run courses during the hours and days which suit their lifestyles and will be paid after successful delivery of each six session course.   

Support will be available from the Project Co-ordinator for the delivery of each course.  Peer Leaders will not be expected to source target groups, venues or network on behalf of the project as this will be done by the Co-ordinator.  The Co-ordinator will also deal with any administration associated with the programme.

No specific qualifications are required to apply to train as a Food and Health Leader.  Applications are encouraged from those who have an interest in food, people and in their community.  It is essential that applicants have their own transport and time and flexibility needed to deliver courses.



The Healthy Food Made Easy Programme

This is a 6 session (2.5 hours per session) programme which Food and Health Leaders are trained to deliver.  Each session has a fun and interactive theory component and a cookery component. 

• Session 1 – Building a Food Pyramid – an introduction to the course and the food pyramid
• Session 2 – The Fibre Providers – learn about the importance of fibre and how it works
• Session 3 – Focus on Fats – learn ways of reducing fat in our diet
• Session 4 – Food for life – learn about nutritional needs at different life stages
• Session 5 – Shop Smart – discuss shopping/advertising and meet the Community Dietitian
• Session 6 – The Road Ahead – reflect on the programme and certificate presentation

                                                                                       

Pamper Day for Carers in the Ballyfermot and Chapelizod Areas...All Welcome

Dublin City Council Community Grant Scheme 2012

Dublin City Council Community Grant Scheme 2012

Dublin City Council have just announced that Applications to their Community Gramts Scheme for 2012 are available. Please see below for an Application Form and please note the following:-

1. The closing date for applications is: Monday the 30th of January 2012 at 5.00 PM Applications will not be accepted after that time/date, and no exceptions can be made.
2. All applications must be returned to:-

The Office of the Director of Community and Enterprise,

Block 4, Floor 1,

Civic Offices, Wood Quay,

Dublin, 8.

3. These grants are for small financial assistance (approx €500) for proven projects with a track record of working in the area.
4. Multiple applications for similar projects from one source will not be accepted.
5. Given the timescale for assessment and the requirement to put them before the Local Area Council Meeting, the payment of approved grants will not happen until mid 2012 (June/July).

Also attached is a Community Groups Update Information Form which should be returned to the Crumlin Area Office.

If you need any further information, or a hard copy of the above please contact:

Mary Lynch Community Officer
mary.lynch@dublincity.ie
01-6207129

Mary Noonan Community Officer 
mary.noonan@dublincity.ie       
As above

Application Form Link (copy and paste in browser): https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3EDoUV7Q7XrNmY1NDhmZTQtM2E2NC00YjM2LWIzNjMtNWFkNDFhMmM3YTI0

Information Form Link (copy and paste in browser): https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3EDoUV7Q7XrNjgzNDAyY2MtNzY2OC00YjUxLWIzYzAtN2YzMWYyODRhZTlk

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR!

Please come along and support all the local crafters in the area by grabbing yourself a bargain at this years Craft Fair!

West Dublin Enterprise Expo

Notice of the Event

West Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Present

"West Dublin Enterprise Expo"

Thursday 29th September 2011

Venue Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Nass Road

Special Guest Seán Gallagher

from RTE's "Dragons Den"

Trade Exhibition

Network Event

Book early as places are limited.

Contact Justin 6235612

2 Day Start Your Own Business Training

2 Day Start your own business course

Whats covered?
* Idea Assessment
* Business Planning
* Sales & Marketing
* Legal Formation
* Book Keeping, Tax & VAT

When: 1 & 2 September 2011

Time: 10am-4.30pm

Where: 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

Cost: €10

Call Justin or Audrey to Register 01 6235612