Waterford Stanley make generous donations to local charities
Waterford Branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland was established in 1972 to promote awareness of Dyslexia and to serve the needs of all with this disability. The association provides support to 2,500 families nationally and up to recently there were 31 local branches in Ireland. However, now with the addition of the Waterford Branch, which is now up and running, it brings the number of branches to 32. Having the local branch means that families will now have local support, advice and out of school workshops for children. These workshops will take place here in Waterford thus avoiding a journey to Wexford or Cork which so many families have had to make up to this point.
Do you suspect your child may have reading and writing difficulties? Is your child struggling in school?
If the answer to either of these questions is yes then please come along to a information update meeting in the Tower Hotel on Wednesday 21st October 2009 at 7.30pm (cost 5 euro to cover costs).
Rosie Bissett, Director of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland and Sue Goona - Parent, will be speaking on the night.
Comeragh active retirement
Next meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 14, at 2.00 pm at Woodlands Hotel. Margaret Power of Abbey Gardens will be our Guest and she will demonstrate growing plants by division. Please bring the bus fare for Cork Trip (twenty Euro) to the next meeting (14 October).
Larchville & Lisduggan Community Development Project
LLCDP has begun its 3rd Project Pluto Programme - this programme supports Long-Term Unemployed People in the Larchville & Lisduggan Area.
Project PLUTO offers you the opportunity to focus on the skills needed to improve your opportunities to return to employment, training or education. You will have the opportunity to work within a group with a qulalified life coach. The programme consists of 8 - two hour workshops. It is held in the Manor St. John, Lisduggan.
If you would like more information on this project or if you would be interested in participating in the 4th programme please contact Mary on 351205 or call into the LLCDP at the Manor St. John.
An understanding of Western Philosophy
The Waterford Philosophical Society presents "An Understanding of Western Philosophy", a course of monthly lectures on the development of Western thought which will commence on Monday 12th October at 7.30pm. The venue is Cheshire Home, John's Hill and begins with the early Greek thinkers, the Pre-Socratics. No prior knowledge of philosophy is necessary and while dealing with issues within philosophy we will also cover the broader topics within the history of ideas as a whole. Follow a 'Train of Thought' which may explain some of the decisions we make. For further information email amcgratattcd.ie or phone / text: 085 7238001.
St. John's Pastoral Centre
Megan McKenna is an internationally known author, theologian, storyteller and lecturer. She teaches at several colleges and universities and does retreats, workshops and parish missions. She has graduate degrees in Scripture, Adult Education and Literacy. But foremost she is a lover of words: the Scriptures, stories and tales, poetry, images and phrases spoken aloud, written down and spun to make meaning and ho these both convert and transform us and brin meaning and hope to the world. She is the author of more than 30 books including - And Morning Came Scriptures of the Resurrection, On Your Mark: Reading Mark in the Shadow of the Cross and Harm not the Earth.
A presentation on Parables in St. Mark's Gospel by Dr. Megan McKenna will take place at St. John's Pastoral Centr on Tuesday October 13th at 7.30 pm. Booking advisable. Contact 051-874199. Donation: €10. Concessions O.A.P.s & Unwaged.
Waterford Oxfam shops call for donations for Oxfam
Waterford Oxfam shops have called for donations for over 20 million people across East Africa who are facing critical shortages of food and water following successive years of failed rains and worsening drought. Irish aid agency Oxfam Ireland has launched a public appeal to help alleviate the emergency.
In East Africa, already affected by chronic poverty and skyrocketing food prices, climate change is also having a dramatic impact as frequent and severe droughts exacerbate this critical situation.
The Taoiseach and other world leaders, including Barack Obama and Gordon Brown recently met in New York for a high level UN meeting on climate change. "While world leaders like Gordon Brown and Brian Cowen finally wake up to the danger of climate change, people in East Africa are already waking up to drought and food shortages exacerbated by climate change" said Jim Clarken, Oxfam Ireland's Chief Executive.
"Over 2 million people across large parts of Northern and North-Eastern Uganda are suffering from severe food shortages following short and erratic rainfall this year, while in Tanzania, 3 successive years of failed rains mean that many thousands are in dire need of assistance", added Clarken.
The East African food crisis is compounded by a number of factors. The weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable, with longer dry spells with short, intense rains that can lead to severe flooding and landslides. The highly inflated price of staple foods and cereals remains unaffordable to many families and the cost of water is also rising. People are forced to sell their assets, such as livestock, alleviating short term hunger but exacerbating long-term problems.
Rural areas, which have suffered decades of neglect and under-development are most affected with pastoralists particularly at risk. These are areas with little access to education, healthcare, water and sanitation - making them even more vulnerable.
Oxfam is there and is making a difference - but public donations are now needed urgently to continue the good work as Oxfam provides livelihoods support, supporting agricultural production and working with pastoralists on animal health and grain banking programmes, as well as water and sanitation. Oxfam also lobbies and supports local authorities to improve drought mitigation planning.
You can donate to Oxfam Ireland's East African Food Crisis Appeal by calling 1850 30 40 55, visiting your Oxfam shop, or via the website at www.oxfamireland.org
Language Exchange at Ardkeen Library
Are you interested in learning a new language or in sharing yours with a non-speaker? If so then join the Language Exchange starting on Thursday 8th October at 6.30pm at Ardkeen Library.
The exchange will give fluent speakers of a language the chance to share their knowledge with beginners and in return get the chance to learn a new language or improve fluency of another. All are welcome from novices to fluent speakers, please come along and share your expertise or benefit from others.
To register your interest or for further information please contact Ardkeen Library at 051 849755, 051 843633 or scumminsatwaterfordcity.ie
Needles and Threads at Ardkeen Library
Are you interested in Crochet, Knitting or Sewing, then Needles and Threads the new crochet, knitting and sewing group starting this Autumn at Ardkeen Library is for you? The first meeting of the group will be on Wednesday 7th October at 11.00am.
All are welcome from beginners to the accomplished, please come along and share your talents or benefit from the expertise of others.
To register your interest or for further information please contact Ardkeen Library at 051 849755, 051 843633 or scumminsatwaterfordcity.ie
Butterflies and Little Eyes - Irish Insects
Butterflies and Little Eyes, an exhibition about Irish insects by ENFO and photographer Diarmuid Ó Gráda will be on display at Brown's Road Library during October. The exhibition features photographs of insects native to Ireland, details their characteristics, looks at their habitats and examines the threats they face.
For further information please contact Brown's Road Library at 051 849845 or scumminsatwaterfordcity.ie
Warhammer Club at Ardkeen Library
Are you interested in playing Warhammer, if so then join the new Warhammer Club starting at Ardkeen Library on Saturday 10th October at 2.30pm.
The club will give players the chance to meet, play and exchange ideas and strategies. All are welcome from experienced battlers to complete beginners.
To register your interest or for further information please contact Ardkeen Library at 051 849755, 051 843633 or scumminsatwaterfordcity.ie
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