Volume 9, Issue 3 - Carlow Public Participation Network Members E-Bulletin, March 2023
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Influencing the Decisions That Shape Your Community
Community & Voluntary ~ Social Inclusion ~ Environment
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Welcome
Welcome to the 3rd edition of Carlow PPN members E-Bulletin.
One of our aims is to share information with all our members and to keep you well informed and up-to-date with local and national news.
We ask you to
share the ebulletin with other members of your group, thank you.
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- Public Participation Networks National Awareness Campaign Launched
- Save the Date - Carlow PPN's 1st Community Event of 2023!
- New PPN Representatives
- PPN Rep Seats up for Nomination
- International Women’s Day - March 8th
- RSA’s 'Check it Fits' Service
- Nicotine Replacement Therapies
- Supporting Social Enterprise
- Plain English Ambassador Programme
- Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
- Manual Handling Training
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Updates
- National Tree Week
- Creative Ireland Culture & Creativity Strategies
- Members Profile:
- County Carlow Development Partnership (CCDP)
- Newsletters:
- Age Friendly Ireland - Jan 2023
- Visual, Carlow Mailing List
- News & Updates - Carmichael Ireland
- 5 Bullet Friday - 24th February 2023
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Public Participation Networks National Awareness Campaign Launched!
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We hope you like our new logos!
February 21st saw the launch of Public Participation Networks National Awareness Campaign. Public Participation Networks (PPNs) give communities across Ireland a voice in local decision-making and bring valuable on-the-ground, experience, and expertise into local and national policy development.
Public Participation Networks Ireland
Building a Better Future
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Save the Date - March 23rd!
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Carlow PPN will be holding our first community event of 2023. The line-up of workshops will include:
- An Introduction to Social Enterprise
- Committee roles and responsibilities
- Stewarding and Managing Events and Festivals in Your Community
- Smart Villages & Energy Q&A
The location will be Teach Bhríde, Tullow on March 23rd.
All of County Carlow are welcome.
We hope to see you there for networking & nibbles!
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Meat our New PPN Representatives
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PPN Rep Seats up for Nomination
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- International Women’s Day - Carlow Development
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March 8th is International Women’s Day. This is a global day where we celebrate the achievements of women. On this very historic day for women worldwide, Carlow Women’s Centre will be opening from 10am to 1pm.
All welcome!
Address: Green Lane, R93 X803
Invitation
#EmbraceEquity
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To celebrate IWD 2023, we would like to bring your attention to these two innovative Irish women. They are among the 6 winners of the annual EU Prize for Women Innovators announced by the European Innovation Council.
- Dr Ciara Clancy, founder and CEO of Beats Therapeutics, a company developing technology solutions to tackle the mobility symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease and
- Niamh Donnelly, co-founder and CRO of Akara Robotics, a company developing robotic solutions designed for disinfecting hospital room.
Read the full report
#EmbraceEquity
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RSA’s Check it Fits Service
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The 'Check it Fits' service is a full-time, nationwide, free expert service which aims to put parent’s and guardian’s minds at ease that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car.
They will be in the Fairgreen Shopping Centre on Thursday 9th March between 10am – 5:30pm, should you wish to chat to them.
No booking necessary just arrive on the day.
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Nicotine Replacement Therapies
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National No Smoking Day was on Wednesday, 22nd February 2023. The HSE is delighted to announce that Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) are free from local Stop Smoking Clinics in the South East as part of a package of supports on offer to people who quit smoking through the HSE QUIT service.
E-mail: SouthEastStopSmokingSupport@hse.ie to sign up to a personalised Quit Plan.
Stop Smoking Clinics
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Carlow Library in association with HSE Primary Care & Child Psychology Services, are holding a series of excellent parenting workshops, commencing 10.30am, Thursday 9th March.
The workshops are free but you must register to attend.
Contact: 056 7732018 (you can leave your contact details in a voicemail to secure your place).
Free Parenting Workshops Information
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Supporting Social Enterprise
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Social enterprise is at the heart of the wider social economy in Ireland. It is part of our heritage and, importantly, it is essential to a future economy that works for people and planet. This report includes a number of case studies, which look at examples of the positive impact that social enterprises have already had in communities across the country.
A Platform for Progress
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Please avail of the opportunity to advertise with Carlow PPN.
Contact Fiona on 0872760139/0599136288
fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie
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Follow us on our socials for current, relevant local & national news!
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County Carlow Development Partnership (CCDP)
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Carlow County Development Partnership (CCDP) CLG are the Local Development Company for Carlow. They proactively research, design and deliver high impact social, economic and environmental community projects in Carlow. Their corporate purpose is to enable
communities in Carlow realise their social and economic potential. They do this by leading the research, design and delivery of high impact strategic community services and act collaboratively on community initiatives.
Meet Annette Fox, CEO of Carlow County Development Partnership CLG. Annette will be appearing on the panel at the Powerhouse - Women in Business Network for the International Women's Day event at Seven Oaks Hotel at 12pm.
Free to attend March 8th
Book here
#LocalEnterprise Week! #IWD2023
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Creative Ireland Culture & Creativity Strategies
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On the 23rd February 2023, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, announced the roll out of 31 new Local Authority Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategies (2023-2027) at an event at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park.
The new strategies reflect the creative ambitions of communities around the country which will be supported by the Creative Ireland Programme 2023-2027. There will be a greater focus on health and wellbeing, creative industries, climate action, the development of the Irish language and social sustainability. Priority will also be given to develop creative opportunities for marginalised communities and those at risk of disadvantage.
Read Creativity Strategies here
View Borris Lace by Post Video
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National Tree Week -
March 19th - 26th
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As part of National Tree Week 2023, Carlow County Council are launching a new “Carlow Community Forests” initiative, and will be providing free tree saplings to any group who are members with Carlow PPN.
For those who are seeking to transform a minimum of 1.25 acres of community-managed green space into a Community Forest, a written understanding (letter) from the group will be required.
Full details on Carlow Community Forests can be found here
Join Carlow PPN
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Sustainable Development Goals - Updates
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Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
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Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre are holding a mini fashion show on March 7th, in celebration of International Women's Day! The fashion show will use the clothes from their Charity Shop, what a great idea!
They hope you can come and join them for a great cause and lots of fun with coffee and treats on offer.
Poster/Invite
#EmbraceEquity
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Plain English Ambassador Programme
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Very happy to be training with National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), Kilkenny Carlow ETB Training Services and Carlow County Library for the Plain English Ambassador Programme.
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Carlow County Council intend to develop the former Phoenix Centre, Rathvilly, to be known as the School House Community & Enterprise Centre.
The development will comprise of a renovation of the existing original structure, the demolishing of the newer add-on extensions and the creation of multiple office and community spaces. They would like to hear your opinions on the new development.
Make your submission here
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