Sligo Public Participation Network e bulletin June 2017

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Funding Opportunities

Communities Facilities Capital Grant Scheme

The Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government operates a Communities Facilities Capital Grant Scheme through the Local Community Development Committees in order to support community participation and involvement.  Under the scheme community and voluntary groups may apply for grants for capital projects which benefit the local community.      

The Scheme will offer grants up to a maximum of €1,000 per project.

Applications are now being invited for funding under this Scheme and Forms are available at http://www.sligococo.ie/Grants/CommunitiesFacilitiesCapitalGrantScheme/

Closing date for applications form is Friday 30th June 2017 at 4pm 

Applications should relate to at least one key target group and thematic area in order to be eligible for consideration. 

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  Youth
  
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  Older people
  
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  Immigrants
  
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  Refugees
  
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  Travellers
  
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  Ex-prisoners and families of prisoners/ex-prisoners
  
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  Projects promoting cultural activity
  
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  Projects promoting equality
  
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  Community development projects
  
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  Projects promoting integration
  
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  Projects which are part of the Creative Ireland 2017-2022 initiative
  

The scheme will run initially from July 2017 - December 2017 and is focused on providing small-scale capital grants to help grass roots community projects get underway or take the next step towards completion. 

The Scheme is being administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) along with the Municipal Districts under the remit of the Local Authorities (LAs) on behalf of the Department.   The LCDCs will be responsible for targeting and allocating funding as they are ideally placed to identify the applications which most suitably address the Scheme's target groups and issues in each LA administrative area. 

The aim of the Scheme is to enhance communities, address disadvantage and improve social cohesion at a local level by providing access to small-scale capital grants. It will operate in a complementary manner with other schemes or programmes being operated in communities, including in particular, the SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme), a recast RAPID (Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development) and CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd Riachtanais) Programmes, adding value to those and other front-line schemes.  It will also seek to address some of the difficulties local community groups face in terms of accessing very often small scale levels of funding to match their own fundraising efforts, in order to get community projects off the ground.

LA21 Environmental Partnership Fund

Do you have a project or initiative that could help to increase awareness of environmental issues locally, or that could help your community to become more sustainable?

Applications are made directly to Sligo County Council. Further information and application forms are available online at www.sligococo.ie/grants         

For general information on the Scheme please contact Environment Section, Sligo County Council, Riverside, Sligo.                   Tel. 071 9111111

Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm, 23 June 2017.

The Thank You Fund in 2017

Over the years, the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund has supported many projects. These have included community, social and education programmes aimed at youth, promoting healthy and active lifestyles, as well as environmental leadership. 

Grants of €5,000, €10,000 and €30,000 will be given to groups fitting this bill that emerge successful from an initial shortlist selection process and subsequent pitch to a panel of expert judges.

Which projects are eligible for funding?

The Thank You Fund is currently looking for projects from non-profit organisations with new ideas. The big theme this year is – ‘Working with communities in Ireland and Northern Ireland to inspire and support young people.’

Within this theme, the Fund is seeking applications which fall under one or more of the following three categories:

Bridging the divide between education and the workplace

Fostering diversity and inclusion among young people

Empowering young people aged 12 to 25 to become the leaders of the future.

Deadline for applications, 14^th July @ midnight

Engaging with architecture scheme

Maximum awarded €20,000

Artform and practice(s) Architecture, Local arts, Venues

Applicant type Individual Artist, Organisation

Collaborative application possible? Yes

Contact Jenny Walton

Telephone 01 618 02 36

Email jenny.walton@artscouncil.ie

Position Visual Arts & Architecture Officer

Description

The purpose of the scheme is to support ambitious, innovative and creative, high quality initiatives that specifically aim to enhance and extend the public’s experience of architecture. The Engaging with Architecture Scheme also seeks to build an expert network of architects, curators, arts programmers, festivals and arts centres working in this area. Please note that successful applicants may be required to participate in an Arts Council research projects seeking to gather data on the public’s engagement with architecture. There are two strands to the scheme. Funding is available under strand 1 to support the research and development of a project and, under strand 2, for the realisation of a project.

Who can apply?

The scheme is open to individuals, local authorities and organisations (including organisations that are in receipt of funding under the Arts Council’s three main grant programmes - Regularly Funded Organisations; Annual Funding; Annual Programming Grant).

The award is open to individuals and organisations who are resident in (the Republic of) Ireland. There are certain exceptions where the Arts Council may deem eligible applications made by those based outside (the Republic of) Ireland. However, before admitting as eligible any such application, the Arts Council would need to be satisfied that the outcomes of any such proposal would benefit the arts in (the Republic of) Ireland.

Maximum awarded

The maximum grant offer available under strand 1 is €2,000 and, under strand 2, is €20,000. In exceptional circumstances a larger grant may be offered. 

Timeline

Funded activities must take place within one year of notification of an offer of funding.

Who cannot apply?

Individuals currently in undergraduate or postgraduate education cannot apply.

What you can apply for?

Costs associated with the implementation of programmes relating to engaging the public with architecture, such as artists’ fees, venue rental, installation/ presentation costs, audience development initiatives, marketing/publicity, travel costs and expenses for artists are eligible.

Costs specifically relating to the making of art by artists with disabilities will be considered. If you wish to apply for additional funding on this basis you should provide information with your application outlining what these additional costs are.    

Find out more at http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/engaging-with-architecture-scheme/

Irish Youth Foundation: Scholarship Opportunity for Young People - Open for Applications

This is a unique opportunity for any young person (16-19yrs) planning a career or college placement in Film or Television. Interactive workshops in all aspects of film making, from writing to lighting, production to editing, all with experts in the field. This coupled with the experience of working on a professional film crew is not to be missed. The final films will premiere in front of an industry audience in the autumn to showcase the young talent.

This 10 Day Residential Film Camp (Kilkenny, 14-24 August 2017) will accommodate young filmmakers from all over Ireland to immerse them in the world of film making with practical training workshops, intensive shooting days and long hours in the edit suite. The course will include script to screen training and mentorship through every step of the film making process. It will facilitate the students to actively learn the skills and job roles involved in pre production, the shoot and final edits. Portfolio workshops will also be hosted at The National Film School in IADT for students who are preparing to apply for college to study film, television or broadcast media. These unique workshops will provide students with the tools they need to present their work in a portfolio format.

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   5 x Scholarship placements
  
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   Young people with a passion for film making who may have financial restrictions in attaining a place on the residential programme
  
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  Candidates chosen will represent a geographical spread across Ireland
  

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  This bursary must be creating access for a young person who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend the National Youth Film School
  
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   Person must be available to attend the film camp from 14-24 August 2017 in Kilkenny (Travel, accommodation & spending money will be included in scholarship funds)
  
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  Applicants must be aged between 16-19 years
  
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  Funds cannot be released directly to a young person’s bank account. The Irish Youth Foundation will release a grant to Young Irish Film Makers and they will release funds to the young person for travel and spending money.
  
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  Successful applicants will be required to provide a reference such as a Youth Worker, Community Worker or Teacher.
  

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  June 1st 2017: Online applications close
  
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  June 23rd 2017:Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a phone interview
  
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  July 5th 2017: 5 Scholarships will be confirmed
  
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  Any queries in relation to the application process may be submitted to grants@yifm.com
  

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   Parental consent if you are under 18 years of age
   
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   Examples of your work/ why you should be chosen:
   A link to youtube/vimeo/dropbox 60 second clip of a video of yourself telling us why you should be selected or a 90 second clip of a film you created. You can also share photography (maximum 5 shots). Please ensure that youtube/vimeo/dropbox upload references your name
   
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   In no more than 100 words tell us why you should be selected for this fantastic opportunity.
   
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   Reference contact details: Name, Phone Number & Email ( Teacher, Youth Worker/ Community Worker)
   

Partnership Building for EU Funded Projects: Dublin - 20 June 2017

Date / time:  20 Jun 2017 - 9:30am - 1:00pm

Venue: The Wheel, 48 Fleet Street (entrance on Parliament Row), Dublin 2

Location:  Dublin

Price details:  This is a free event for nonprofits. Registration is essential.

This interactive workshop is for organisations that are managing European projects or wish to get started in this area.

 Book your place online here.

Course details: 

But what of the complexity and project management of these partnerships? Partner search, intercultural exchange, language barriers, partnership agreements and even the application process itself become more complex from a pan-European perspective and requires good planning and troubleshooting from the outset.

To promote best practice and share learning, The Wheel will be running a special workshop on EU partnership development.

Addressing the following topics, attendees will be enlightened on how to find and manage transnational partnerships:

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  A recap on the characteristics of EU funding projects and opportunities
  
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  The Dos and Don’ts of EU Partnerships
  
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  The Application Stage - Relationships and Responsibilities
  
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  Creating a Management Handbook for EU Partnerships
  
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  Case Studies and Testimonies from Irish organisations who have managed EU projects – the good, the bad and the brilliant! 
  

By the end of the day, workshop attendees will have:

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  Explored previous experiences of EU partnerships
  
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  Discussed their own needs based on their own projects
  
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  Increased their capacity to find and maintain excellent partners
  
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  Started to create their own Management Handbook for EU Partnerships.
  

Environmental Protection Agency, Event Support (including Workshops & Conferences) Grant

Normally the amount of funding per event will not exceed €3,000.

Funding is provided only for events with a clear relevance to Irish environmental research priorities and on the condition that the events are run on a not-for-profit basis.

The event should showcase current national research by the organisers and EPA funded-groups, and also could include an international keynote speaker.

In terms of audience/participants, the event should target other researchers working in the area and the expected end-users of the research (e.g. Local Authorities, EPA, DECLG, Industry).

Applications

Applications should be made online via SmartSimple, the EPA’s grant application and project management portal

- Funding is available as a rolling call with four submission deadlines each year (31st December; 31st March; 30th June; 30th September). 
- Requests for funding should be made using the appropriate application form using the following headings:

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  Background and Work Programme (20 marks)
  
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  Relevance to Environmental Research in Ireland (30 marks)
  
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  Expected outputs and benefits (30 marks)
  
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  Environmental Policy (20 marks)
  

Successful applicants will be expected to provide the EPA with an ex-post report on the event, including photographs where relevant for publication on our website.

Find out more at http://www.epa.ie/researchandeducation/research/epafunding/eventsupport/#.VWzK089Viko

Interested in exploring EU funding opportunities?

Written by Professor Hugh Quigley, currently visiting Professor at the University of Ulster and Chair of Access Europe, the report was updated in January 2017 with new information. 

Topics covered by this in-depth document include, EU policy and financial context, the capacity to access EU funds, and the EU funds with the most potential. 

Download the full report here.

For more support on EU funding, contact the European Programmes Team by emailing europe@wheel.ie.

Local Events in Sligo

Sligo PPN, Update from the Secretariat

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  Sligo PPN made a submission to the National Planning Framework. To see our submission click here
  

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  The Disability Linkage Group met to learn about the Disability Consultative Committee and the upcoming strategic plan. Any member with an interest in disability issues is welcome to attend. The group will meet again at the end of June.
  

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  We are now collaborating with Sligo LEADER in the delivery of training to community groups. Yesterday we held training for groups on ‘Writing Press Releases – Promoting our Group’ – great participation from members at the training, the notes from the session will be available to all members on our website.
  

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  All of our community representatives continue to attend meetings of local and regional decision making bodies, and committees of Sligo County Council. If you would like to find out more about the representatives on our different committees go to sligoppn.com, to get in touch with a representative contact the PPN office in City Hall
  

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  Guidelines are now available to any committee that hosts PPN representatives. These guidelines have been developed by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. They are available to download here
  

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  Find us on facebook – any matters of interest for community groups are publicised here in between E Bulletins. Contact our office in City Hall by calling 071-9114430 or email ppn@sligococo.ie
  

Sligo FRC update

Footprints crèche is taking names for the free preschool year from January 2018.  Contact Rose 071 9146315 ext 30

CE scheme places available, Sligo FRC– we have vacancies for childcare, administration and home support workers – CE terms and conditions apply Contact Bridie/Sarah 071 9146315 ext 25

Support for parents of children with dyslexia – next meeting is on Wednesday 7^th June at 8.30pm. contact Liz for more details 071 9146315 ext 21

Baby and Toddler Picnic – will be held on Friday 16^th June 11.00-1.00 contact Cathy for more details 071 9146315 ext 23

Sligo Intercultural Forum services: (please contact Cathy Kilcoyne at the Sligo Family Resource Centre for more information: 0719146315)

Profile of Alcohol Related Harm in Sligo

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  Sligo has the 4nd lowest mortality rate for alcohol related causes for all ages per 100,000 population (53.0, National 65.4) in Ireland.
  
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  The rate of potential years of life lost per 100,000 from selected alcohol related causes in Sligo is higher than average for males (1608) and lower than average for females (171.5) than nationally (males 1289.3 and females 377.1). Sligo ranks 7th for males and 22nd for females nationally
  
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  In 2014, Sligo had above average male in-patient rate per 100,000 for mental and behavioural disorders due to alcohol disease (135.7, National 74.1).
  

Sligo Field Club, Cavan Burren Tour

Seamus Dolan will lead a SFC tour of the Cavan Burren, renowned for its cairns, wedge and portal tombs, rock art and standing stones. All are welcome.

http://www.sligofieldclub.com or contact Leo Leydon

leoleydon100@gmail.com

Rosses Point Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival, 16-18 June

RNLI Fundraising Concerts, June 16 and 17

Vintage Festival and Family Fun Day Sligo Folk Park Riverstown, 3^rd June

Music: Pat’s Country Roadshow

Fun Day out for Adults and Children

For details phone: 071 9165001

Email: folkparksligo@gmail.com

Ballintrillick Environmental Group’s 25^th Anniversary Celebrations

Back in March 1992, 9 people formed Ballintrillick Environmental Group when concerns were raised about the high levels of illegal dumping in the scenic area of Ballintrillick, North Sligo.  A ‘clean up’ day was organised for 19th March 1992 which mobilised local interest and support which became an annual event that has been running for 25 years!  To celebrate this milestone, Ballintrillick Environmental Group are hosting a range of events throughout 2017.  Events held already include the 25th annual 'clean up’; An ‘Anniversary’ card game; A ‘get together’ for all past and current Board members. 

Upcoming events include:-

Art Exhibition, 11^th June, Benwiskin Centre

10k And 5k Walks - Gleniff Horseshoe and Mullinfad Area

                                    2.30pm - Walks commence

Summer Social – Music by the Lakelanders, 16^th June

WHEN:                        Friday, 16th June 2017

Other Benwiskin Centre news:-

Havin' a Laugh Adventure Weekend (Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July)

Kickboxing Summer Camps 2017

For booking, an application for must be returned to the organiser by the 30^th of June.

Sligo’s Alien Invasion, Invasive Plan Species Workshop

Sligo GAA Inclusion / Games for All Committee Update for Sligo PPN May 17

This was a super feast of Gaelic games and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The organising of this multi -faceted event required tremendous effort and support from many people to whom we are most grateful. Special thanks to all coaches and helpers who proficiently and patiently imparted the skills of the activities, to the stewards ably led by Seamus Cummins, Gerry Tuohy and Jonnie Watters, to Gerry O Connor, Joe Taffe, Gavin Cawley and Padraig Clancy from Sligo Co Board, and to Niall Ewing and Neil Carew for organising the County footballers. Thanks to Ceola Mc Gauran who designed a logo to symbolise ‘’Inclusion’’, and thanks also to Shane Hayes from SSRP who supplied sports chairs. A special thanks to the children, young adults and parents who attended, and whose presence made this venture worthwhile. Finally thanks to the Sligo Champion, Sligo Weekender and Ocean FM for promoting the occasion. This event would not have been possible without the unstinting efforts and commitment of the Secretary of Sligo GAA Inclusion Games for All Committee, Bernardine Mc Gauran, to whom we are most especially indebted. The rain may have partly curtailed the outdoor activities but it did not dampen the spirit of the children as they moved to the shelter of the tent and enjoyed Irish music and dance. All departed the GAA Centre of Excellence with great memories and new friends, and a better insight into what activities the GAA has to offer. Signed: Tim Hynes, Chairman of Sligo GAA ‘’Inclusion Games for All Committee’’.

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Sligo is designated the European Volunteering Capital for 2017. Sligo Co Board held an Official launch of all Sligo GAA activities for 2017 in COE Scarden on April 12^th 17. This was a very successful event and a special thanks to Gerry O Connor, Joe Taffe and Eamonn Mc Munn for their help and support, and also a sincere thanks to Bernardine Mc Gauran who spared no effort in ensuring that the event ran smoothly. Present were:- Ciaran Hayes CEO Sligo Co Council, Ciara Heritty Manager Sligo Volunteer Centre, Marian Harkin MEP, Mayor of Sligo Marie Casserly, Hubert Keaney Chairman of Sligo Co Council, Sligo County Council Officials.

Honour Club Volunteers 2017. Sligo has been awarded the prestigious award of European Volunteering Capital for 2017 which is a tremendous achievement when we consider previous recipients Lisbon, Barcelona and London in 2016. Sligo GAA depends on volunteers to organise and run its large calendar of events each year and are very proud of all the volunteers in the Clubs. 2017 gives us a great opportunity to honour, recognise and acknowledge the Club volunteers. Each club can honour their committed volunteers in their own way if they wish.

The Co Board intends to honour two volunteers from each Club at the County Senior football final in Oct 17. Clubs / units are requested to nominate two current and active members who epitomise and reflect the ethos and characteristics of a committed club volunteer. The names of the two volunteers to be with the Co Secretary by 1^st Sept and should include a citation and photograph of each, which will be included in the special match programme for the County Final.

The volunteers will be honoured at the County Senior Football and presented with a special scroll to mark the volunteer work. A letter will be issued to Clubs / Units explaining the initiative and requesting the information in the next week, and your cooperation is expected.

GAA Rounders.: The Easkey GAA Club are doing outstanding work in the promotion and development of GAA rounders. Three of their members attended a Coach Training course in Jan 17. Training commenced in Easkey Community Centre in Jan and 34 girls and 20 boys attended. They have teams at U13, U14 and U15 level. The Club is planning to take a team to the National U14 Feile Finals in Bagnelstown Co Carlow on 10^th June, and to bring an U13 and U15 team to the Feile in Ballymahon Co Longford on 29^th July. The Club is also hosting the Sligo Rounders community games final later in 2017. Any Club interested in starting a Rounders team please contact Claire Maguire from Easkey. GAA Rounders is one of the Official GAA Sports. The game can be played by all age groups from those attending Primary School to Senior Level.

Signed: Tim Hynes.

Northside Community Notices

Here at Northside there are a variey of rooms available to rent which would be perfect for anyone wishing to hold meetings, classes and lessons.

If you would like to book an office space and would like to find out more informations please do not hessitate to contact the centre for further details on 071/9147097.
Afterschool Club

We are now taking booking for our afterschool c.lub for September. Places are limited, early booking advisable. Phone lesley on 071/9147097.

We hold a Baby & Toddler group on Tuesday afternoon from 2pm -3.30pm

For further information contact Denise on 071/9147097.
Pre-school:

Places are filling up here at Northside for September 2017 therefore if you like to register your child/ren please contact Denise or Rosie on 071/9147097.

Love yoga with Kate is on Fridays at Lunchtime. 1.10pm – 1.55pm

If this would be something you would like make part of your Friday,
please contact Kate on 0863123719
Vital Development VitalDanza Classes:

Classes are running every Wednesday at 7pm in the Northside Community Centre.

Contact Martina on 0879024835 for further details.
English Speaking Classes

English speaking classes are held in the centre for non nationals. Please contact ETB Sligo for further details on 071-9145025

First Aid classes running in the Northside Community Centre.

Foor further information please contact Niall on 0866025175.
Computer Classes

Digital Computer Skills been held in the cerntre free of charge.

Contact Sligo Leader Parnership on 071-9141138.
Drug & Alcohol Task Force:

Northwest Regional drug & alcohol task force know your teen

Contact Mark for more details on 087-2208602
Coca-Cola Clean Coasts Week is taking place from 2nd to 11th June all over Ireland. Join us by registering your beach clean on Clean Coasts website, and receive your free Beach Clean pack - http://cleancoasts.org/our-initiatives/clean-coasts-week/

Each year millions of tonnes of marine litter enter our seas and oceans, resulting in environmental, economic, health and aesthetic challenges.  Clean Coasts are inviting volunteers to join this coastal clean-up helping remove marine litter from our beautiful coastline and in turn protecting our coastal habitats and marine life.

Clean Coasts is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce and is funded by the Department of the Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government and Fáilte Ireland.

 

Après Tea	10/06/2017	Enniscrone	Après Tea coffee kiosk on Enniscrone beach are organizing a beach clean on the 10th of June @ around 5pm Saturday evening.
Lissadell Coast Care Group	09/06/2017	Lissadell	A Marram grass planting workshop will take place with local Clean Coasts officer, followed by a beach clean with the Lissadel Clean Coasts group.
Rosses Point Tidy Towns	Date tbc	Rosses Point	Clean up planned of Rosses Point during Clean Coasts week.
Sligo Surf Life Saving	11/06/2017	Rosses Point	A large beach cleanup will take place after  Sunday morning training on Rosses Point beach. 100 Surf Life Saving students will take part in this event along with  60 family members.
Strandhill Clean Coasts	26/05/2016	Strandhill	Beach Clean meeting at the Cannon @ 6pm

Social Media Safety & Awareness Talk

Sligo Tourism Festival and Events

For more information: check out sligotourism.ie  facebook.com/sligotourism twitter.com/sligotourism

http://www.sligotourism.ie/page/free-guided-walking-tour-of-sligo-city-june-to-september

http://www.sligotourism.ie/page/lily-lolly-craftfest-13-18-june

http://www.sligotourism.ie/page/wild-atlantic-shanty-festival-16-18-june

http://www.sligotourism.ie/page/cairde-sligo-arts-festival-9-15-july

Grow or wear a Sunflower for Hospice
Sunflower Days in aid of North West Hospice take place from 8^th -10^th June. Sunflowers and pins will be available to buy from North West Hospice volunteers all over the north-west and your support would be greatly appreciated. The sunflowers have been grown and generously donated by Loughan House in Blacklion to support North West Hospice.  If you would like to bring our sunflower campaign to your area or to help out with Sunflower Days, please contact North West Hospice on (071) 9170523 or email fundraise@northwesthospice.ie .

Sligo European Volunteering Capital

EVC Sligo 2017 Volunteer Clock Now Online 

Volunteer Voices: Celebrating Volunteering in Active Age,  Wednesday June 7th

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-volunteering-in-active-age-tickets-34951029470

Consultations

Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023, Consultation on Proposed Amendments

Notice is hereby given that, having considered the Draft Development Plan and the Second Chief Executive’s Report on submissions and observations relating to the Draft Plan and associated documents, it appeared to the elected members of Sligo County Council that the Draft Plan should be amended and that the proposed amendments would, if made, be a material alteration of the Draft Plan.

Pursuant to Section 12 (7) (aa) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Planning Authority has determined that a strategic environmental assessment and an appropriate assessment screening are required in respect of the proposed material alterations of the Draft Development Plan. These assessments have been undertaken and their findings are contained in the Addendum to the SEA Environmental Report and the Natura Impact Report for the proposed amendments to the Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023. These reports are published alongside the Proposed Amendments document.

The Proposed Amendments of the Draft Plan and associated documents will be available to view and download from Thursday, 11 May 2017 to Wednesday, 21 June 2017.

Printed copies can be inspected at the following locations:

Location Hours

Planning Department, City Hall, Quay Street, 10am - 4pm

Sligo County Library, During normal opening hours

Tobercurry Library, Teach Laighne, During normal opening hours

Ballymote and Enniscrone Branch Libraries, During normal opening hours

Enniscrone, Tobercurry and Ballymote Area Offices, During normal opening hours

Printed copies of the Draft Plan and associated documents may be purchased from Sligo County Council’s Planning Office, City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo.

Written submissions or observation regarding the Proposed Amendments only should be made in writing (hard copy or e-mail) stating the name of the person or body making the submission and headed “Proposed Amendments of the Draft Sligo County Development Plan (CDP) 2017–2023” and sent to:

Tel: 071 9114440

Submissions may be e-mailed to cdp@sligococo.ie

 

Consultation Closing Date

All submissions received by 4 pm on 21 June 2017 will be taken into consideration before the making of the Plan.

A report with recommendations on all valid submissions will be prepared and presented to the Members of Sligo County Council for their consideration.

National Issues/Events

New WDC Publication, 'New Work' - the Gig economy in the Western Region

This WDC Insights examines how broadband and online platforms have enabled new forms of work and income generation to emerge.  Variously termed the gig economy, ‘sharing economy’, ‘crowd working’, ‘uberisation’ and ‘independent work’, incomes are earned or supplemented by trading or renting individual services and goods online.

Though similar in its reliance on electronic communication, unlike e-working in the conventional sense (WDC Policy Briefing No.7), the gig economy is different in a number of important respects. This WDC Insights examines some of the evidence on the extent to which the gig economy exists in the Western Region and highlights some issues which arise.
 

I hope that you find this Insights useful. If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised please do not hesitate to contact me at (deirdrefrost@wdc.ie).

The Wheel's Conference 2017 - Last Chance for Early Bird

AkiDwA Open Day, Dublin

On the day AkiDwA will present and launch newly developed innovative projects- Sense of Self (SoS) & Voices of Inclusion (VOI). We will also share more about our on-going work in our key working objectives which include Migrant Women’s Health and Gender Based violence. Ellie Kisyombe will talk about OUR Table Campaign to End Direct provision