Social Media

The Ranch, Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership, 4 Drumfinn Park

2nd October 10.30am – 12.30pm

Pauline Sergeant(Creator of Drimnagh is good Blog)

This session will include the following; ·         a brief introduction to social media, ·         look at tools to use, ·         engage the community using social media ·         what works in other communities.

Register to vote in time for the Childrens Referendum

Register to vote at one of these registration drives. Please encourage parents and families to come in and register if they wish as we are gearing this now towards the Children’s Referendum now the date is set for the 10th November.

Free course from OPEN

Shaping YOUR Future

FREE Programme for Lone Mothers

Starting: Monday 24^th September 2012

Shaping YOUR Future is a FETAC Level 4 Career Planning programme. The programme focuses on encouraging and supporting lone mothers to:

• build self-confidence and self-esteem
• strengthen their personal and life skills base
• explore education, training and work options
• access relevant information and supports  
• draw up a ‘Job-seeking Toolkit’
• plan their educational, training or job-seeking  ‘next steps’  
• expand their horizons and networking skills
•   benefit from one-to-one career guidance and mentoring

Time:  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 1pm.

Dates: 16 sessions, from Monday 24^th September until Monday 5^th November NB No sessions during mid-term break 29^th, 30^th and 31^st Oct.

Venue: OPEN Training Centre, 7 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7 (access by Luas Red Line; Bus routes: 83, 4/4a, 37, 39, 140 and 25)

Financial Supports: The programme is FREE. Lone mothers can receive a contribution of €11.50 per session towards childcare costs for pre-school children, and can also be reimbursed for public transport.  

More Information: Ailbhe Smyth   asmyth@oneparent.ie  

Tel. 353 1 8148 860  www.oneparent.ie    www.facebook.com/weareOPEN

Results from survey conducted in Cherry Orchard in June 2012

In July 2012, Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership staff conducted a survey.  102 people took part and these are the highlights.

·         46% find out whats happening in their local area through word of mouth.

·         Nearly half of people surveyed are interested in hearing about local organisations, rights and entitlements and local stories and news.

·         60% said to advertise events through the school, 43% said to use local shops to distribute information.

·         56% of people would like to be contacted by text message

·         32% of people are interested in joining a women’s group

Thanks to those who filled out the survey and to those who helped us.

For more information or a copy of the full report call Catherine or Carolann on 6235312.

Ballyfermot Community Art Projects - links now available

http://www.sharingspacepublicart.com/


http://inheritballyfermot.wordpress.com/