What’s Happening

One-Day Conference - The Climate Challenge: Policy, Media & Society  -   To mark the inaugural year of DCU's   MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society, we will host a one-day conference in DCU on Friday 8th February, 2019.    ONE Day Conference on Climate Change - please click this link to get more information

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund is holding its national fundraising and awareness Campaign Lollipop Day on 1st and 2nd of March this year to highlight the symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer. The ‘Lollipop’ emblem used on Lollipop Day signifies the relationship between a difficulty in swallowing and oesophageal cancer. Lollipop Day itself is dependent on volunteers selling lollipops in local shopping centres all around the country. For more information  click on this link -VOLUNTEERS FOR LOLLIPOP DAY     or go to their website   http://www.lollipopday.ie/

Music in Kilkenny are delighted once again to let you know of their latest events for early 2019  click this link to view MIL Brochure

Have your voice heard Carlow Volunteer Centre are holding a Focus Group on Monday January 28th next in Woodford/Dolmen Hotel, Carlow.       Volunteering Strategy - click this link for more information

F.A.O. all Business Owners/Managers   REAP THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ACCREDITED AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS! Did you know that across the EU, older people are responsible for 50% of consumer spending? It’s easy to become an accredited Age Friendly Business and reap the benefits for all concerned. All you need to do is sign up and participate in the forthcoming Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme. It’s free to take part and there are just 5 simple steps:     Age Friendly Business Recruitment - click this link for more information

Funding Workshop for Community Voluntary Groups - In conjunction with the above Community Wetlands Forum and a host of relevant support agencies, Community Finance Ireland  are really looking are really forward to presenting at this event on the 18th January, 2019 - 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Clara Bog Visitor Centre For more information checkout their website https://www.communityfinance.ie/#home To register your interest please click on this link  https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/funding-workshop-community-voluntary-groups-tickets-54521209405?utm_term=eventurl_text

NEWPARK CLOSE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE – details of events happening at the centre. – PARENT + TODDLER GROUP – Tuesday mornings – 10am to 12noon - contact Ber Brophy on 056-772-3309 NFRC Toddler Group - click here for more information – SAFETY TRAINING – ONE DAY COURSE   Includes: – Safe plan of Action; Safe Operation of Horticultural Tools and Equipment; Chemical Spraying -  NFRC Safe Operation – MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING – ONE DAY COURSE     Certification valid for 3 years – Group Discount available.    NFRC Handling Training For further information on these [...]