Fetac Level 5 in Community Development MAJOR AWARD

Are you living in Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard or Chapelizod?

Are you currently working either paid or voluntary with a community group/organization?

Do you want to get back to learning?

Do you have a strong interest in what happens in your community?

If you answered YES, then come along to one of the following information sessions;

When: Tuesday, 21^st June

Where: 4 Drumfinn Park

Time: 7pm – 8pm

OR

When: Thursday, 23^rd June

Where: 4 Drumfinn Park

Time: 11.15am – 12.15pm

This course is accredited by Fetac Level 5 and will commence in September 2011.

Deadline for sending in your application forms is the 1^st July.

This course is organized by Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership and will be delivered by the Community Action Network.

For more information and an application form call Catherine on 8989165

Text: 086 6695743

Email: clane@ballyfermotpartnership.ie

Local Childcare Resource Service – Dublin South Central

 Local Childcare Resource Service – Dublin South Central

The former Childcare Information Bureau located in Crumlin Village has relocated to Ballyfermot. The service is now called the Local Childcare Resource Service (LCRS) and is part of the support structure provided by the Dublin City Childcare Committee. The LCRS provides information for parents, childcare workers and service provdiers, childminders and students on childcare related issues specifically to the Dublin South Central area, including Chapelizod, Ballyfermot, Cherry Orchard, Crumlin, Bluebell, Drimnagh, Walkinstown, Kimmage Rialto, Inchicore, Kilmainham, Dolphin’s Barn, South Circular Road, The Coombe, parts of Harold's Coss and Terenure.

The LCRS provides the following supports:

Childcare Providers and Childcare workers:

·         Support with setting up a new childcare service

·         Training workshop sand information on Accredited training

·         Networks to meet other people working in childcare

·         Information and support on Government funding programmes

·         Information and support on childcare issues e.g. HR, Legislation, Governance, Child Protection, Sustainability

·         Childcare books and resources available for reference in the LCRS

Parents/Carers/Guardians:

·         Information on Government funded childcare places

·         Support with choosing childcare services for your child

·         Lists of local childcare services, including full-day care, Childminders, sessional playgroups and pre-schools and schools

·         Parent networks and information workshops on relevant topics. Eg. Behaviour management

·         Publications on relevant childcare issues and services for parents

·         List of local Parent and Toddler Groups

·         Support with parent and toddler groups with applications for funding

Childminders

·         Assistance when setting up a childminding service, including  support visits to the home by a Childminding Advisory Officer

·         Ongoing support for established childminding services

·         Guidance in record keeping and developing policies

·         Mutual support through a local network of childminders

For more information, support or advice, contact Fiona Hassett

Phone: 01-8989166
Mobile: 087-2515262
Fax: 01-6230922
Email: childcare@ballyfermotpartnership
Web: www.childcareonline.ie

Information on local businesses, services and happenings...

Support Your Local Area

For further information on where to find local businesses and services:

 www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie

OR

www.ballyfermotchapelizodpartnership.blogspot.com

OR

For a list of local businesses : www.d10business.ie

OR

For all that’s going on in your area: www.ballyfermot.ie

Craft Market - July 22nd 2011

Our Art, Our Library Community Art Project

On Friday the 22nd of May the Partnership hosted the first initial meeting for a community art project in conjunction with the Library being refurbished and reopening by the end of 2011 and Dublin City Council Arts Office.

The turn out was great with a strong cross section of local residents turning up to participate.  We hope this project will allow residents to engage with the refurbished library space and create a piece of artwork all the community can be proud of.

The next meeting will be held on Saturday the 28th May in the Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership offices to discuss the projects that will run and start the research and development phase of these ideas.

All ideas were innovative and creative and we look forward to the project commencing.

Many thanks to all who participated and if anyone is still interested in joining the group please feel free to contact Carolann Courtney in the Community Development Department of the Partnership.

A temporary studio will be running from the 17th June in the Family Resource Centre in Lynches Lane adn all are welcome to drop in and see the work progressing on.

Below are some pictures of the day...

Matt Talbot Fundraiser

Matt Talbot Community Trust 01 6264899

From Ballyfermot to Ballinascorney and Back!

50K Fun Cycle and Family Day

Date: June 22nd

For More Details

Check out ballyfermot.ie

www.matttalbot.org.

Email pat.talbot@matttalbot.org

Phone 016264899 Center.

or 085 7650022 Pat Talbot.

Registration fee 20 Euro or free if you take Sponsor Card.