Tipperary PPN September 2022 Newsletter
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Sections:
1. PPN News & Members Corner
2. Funding/Grant Opportunities
3. Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
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PPN Heritage Week Visit to Cabragh Wetland’s Bio Blitz
One of the many great events of Heritage Week last week was the very enjoyable Cabragh Wetland’s Bio Blitz on Saturday 20th August. The event was blessed with beautiful sunshine as you can see from the photos below.
This is a 24-hour scientific count to record as many species as possible at the location that is then fed into the National Biodiversity Data Centre. This national organisation documents the wildlife of Ireland.
It is vital, particularly at this stage of environmental challenges on our planet, to be able to measure local numbers of species in diverse habitats.
Michael Long, Co-Chair of Cabragh Wetlands, said, as he walked me around the stunning few acres, “This exercise needs to be done more often, in more biodiverse-specific locations. Cabragh Wetlands is leading the way in this exercise in Co. Tipperary and plans more Bio Blitz’s for people to get involved.
It is an important but relaxing piece of work to do. We have experts on species groups, like Louise, who is an insect recorder and ecologist, who will lead groups around helping the public to spot and list any species they see on official recording documents. Just come along to the next one and be part of count. You don’t need to be a specialist.”
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Kevin Collins (Birdwatch Ireland), Louise Garcia (Insect Recorder), Ann Lloyd (Plant Recorder), Darragh Hanafin (Volunteer), Ciara Maxwell (Volunteer), Michael Long (Cabragh Wetlands Co-Chair)
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Louise Garcia recording insect species at Cabragh
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Tipperary PPN and Slaintecare Healthy Communities Invite for Clonmel Area
Tipperary PPN and Slaintecare Healthy communities Clonmel invite you to a meeting to map and develop Health and Wellbeing initiatives in Clonmel.
Slaintecare Healthy communities Clonmel look to meet community groups to support the development of Health and Wellbeing services in the area they live in (Clonmel area) and discover ways of working together.
This meeting is to meet and listen to groups in your community to map strengths and needs of Health and Wellbeing services in your community
Join us on Thursday 1st September from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Place 4U Cafe, 29 Morton Street, Clonmel, Tipperary, E91 YT91
To book your place please visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/healthy-communities-clonmel-tickets-402652342997
If you are a member of a group that is a PPN member & you want to know more, please contact Ruth on 087 4567111 or coordinator@ppntipperary.ie
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Funding/Grant Opportunities
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Ireland Community Play Fund
Play is critical for children’s well-being and skills development and we can all play a role in building more playful communities. Supported by the LEGO Foundation, this €80,000 Challenge is dedicated to helping you create more playful experiences for children in your community, school or neighbourhood across Ireland.
How it works
- Apply below and register to get your project page
- Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
- Submit a photo and your action plan
- Once you’re active let us know what impact you are having in your community
Who can apply
- You want to start a ChangeX idea to improve your local community
- You’re passionate about providing learning through play opportunities for children in your community
- You are an individual, an existing local group or a community organisation
What you get
- Seed funding to start your selected idea
- Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
- Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project
For more information visit https://www.changex.org/ie/funds/community-play-fund-ireland?utm_source=newsletter
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Culture Night is taking place on Friday 23 September 2022, and We Act will be showcasing a special programme of events with charities and community groups across Ireland. We want you to be part of it!
Share your organisation and the work you do with the public – this is your chance to open your doors and connect with potential members, service users, supporters, or volunteers.
Of course, many of us have been working away from the public over the last two years, and are probably out of practice for showcasing our spaces and hosting events. But planning a Culture Night event is easier than you think!
We Act Culture Night Event Ideas:
- Team up with other groups in your area for a community showcase
- Partner with another charity or community group to share the work you do separately, or how you collaborate on projects
- Let your team show visitors around your space and talk about the work you do
- Host an open house event with music, poetry or dance
- Hold a storytelling circle, with staff, volunteers or service users sharing their stories and the story of your organisation
- Invite guest speakers in and hold a panel session on the field you work in and the solutions you’re working towards.
This event is for all kinds of charities, community groups, and social enterprises, big or small, rural or urban. Charity and community work is part of our culture. Let’s share our stories, our value and our impact with the public and let our communities see that our organisations and our sector belongs to them too.
How do we take part?
Find out more about taking part here: weact.ie/culture-night
Register for Culture Night here: https://culturenight.ie/get-involved/
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European Year of Youth Micro Grants
To celebrate European Year of Youth 2022, we want to fund activities and events that: shine a light on the great work that is already happening around the country during European Year of Youth or support you to take this opportunity to try out something completely new in partnership with the young people in your organisation or community
What type of activities or events could be funded?
Any activity taking place within the Republic of Ireland before 31 December 2022 that support young people’s engagement with any of the priorities listed above. This could be a conference, consultation, workshop, a music event, an art exhibition, a photo competition, a mini festival, thematic meetings, a combination of events and online campaigns, information session, and so on.
These are just some examples – we want to hear your ideas and we want to support you to make your creative ideas a reality!
Who can apply?
A youth organization, school, club or other organised group or entity will need to be the named applicant for a grant. We welcome ideas from informal groups of young people or individuals working with young people; however, the financial responsibility and reporting obligation must remain within an organised group or entity.* If you are an informal group with no capacity to link in with an organisation to act on your behalf, get in touch with us at eyy@leargas.ie.
For more information please visit European Year of Youth Micro Grants Application Form (leargas.ie)
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Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
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Improving Carer Self-Confidence Workshop
Wednesday 21st and 28th September 11am-12:30 pm
Free Online Workshop via zoom
Attendees will understand more about self-confidence and walk away with simple tips on how to improve their self-confidence in different situations.
- the related self’s’ (self-confidence, self-esteem and self-compassion; what they are and how they interact)
- understanding the basic science behind self-confidence
- understanding how lack of self-confidence/ fear impacts you (imposter syndrome, fear of judgement, physiological symptoms etc)
- self-limiting beliefs, negative automatic thoughts
- Short term tips for improving self-confidence (e.g. power stance/ positive affirmations etc)
- Long term tips for improving self-confidence (e.g. CBT methods/ self-compassion/ strengths etc
To book you place visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/improving-carer-self-confidence-tickets-403130593457
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Equal Ireland Upcoming Courses
BA in Business, Social Enterprise, and Community Development and o Certificate in Enterprise and Community Development commencing end of September 2022. We feel these would be of particular interest to your members, as it is tailor-made for adult learners. We offer Recognition of Prior Learning which means that people who have the experience and knowledge may be able to gain advanced entry and get a full BA degree in only one year.
To introduce ourselves, EQUAL Ireland is a registered charity and our mission is to change communities by providing opportunities for every adult to obtain a University Qualification since 2001. We offer a range of university-accredited programmes delivered part-time, online or face-to-face in local communities throughout Ireland. Our programmes are specifically aimed at adult learners who may be a long time out of education but who are practitioners or have experience working in business, social enterprise or community development.
The fees can be paid in monthly installments and are reduced to
- €300 for one year Certificate in Enterprise and Community Development
- €2000 for one year BA in Business, Social Enterprise, and Community Development
We also welcome and actively encourage diversity and have scholarships available to support participation for minority or disadvantaged groups including members of the travelling community refugees and asylum seekers.
If you or any of your members would be interested in talking to us more about this please don’t hesitate to get in touch! You can also see our website www.equalireland.ie for more information.
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Champion Changemakers
CEAI is supporting several its member locations to host Champion Changemakers events later this year, bringing local communities together to solve real world, everyday societal or economic challenges in ways that will positively impact our ever-changing world.
individuals and local groups, special interest organisations, societies and networks are invited to take part in these weekends across a number of locations from 23rd -25th September
During the weekend, ideas generated and agreed on as offering opportunities to be transformed into viable products or services will be concept-tested, validated and developed out for commercial suitability, possibly even leading to the setting up of sustainable non-profit business.
Individuals, community organisations, networks or special interest groups are all encouraged to take part. There is no charge for participating and you simply register visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ChampionChangemakers
Ideas will be classified under one of three key themes which are all encompassing:
- Environment and Climate Action
- Economic Inequality
- Human Wellbeing.
Teams will be shortlisted to participate in a national event with ideas considered to be viable and offering a real social enterprise opportunity judged at a national pitching session on October 20th
The chosen overall winning team will benefit from a bursary of supports to set them on their founder journey towards the establishment of a sustainable, successful and impact-driven social enterprise.
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Save the Date
Save the date Make Way Day 2022 will take place on Friday 30th September. Make way on our streets for people with disabilities. For more information and for events near you please visit www.makewayday.com
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Certificate in Community Energy Development
The aim of the programme is to develop the knowledge and skills of learners to be able to identify and develop appropriate sustainable energy investment opportunities in their communities, by developing their knowledge of sustainable energy technologies/solutions, relevant funding opportunities and project development techniques.
This programme aimed at people from (urban/rural) communities interested in the development of sustainable energy projects and those who are involved in supporting communities to develop sustainable energy projects
For more information and to book visithttps://dasbe.ie/archives/programmes/certificate-in-community-energy-development
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Take Part in SDG Week 2022!
Ireland’s first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) week will take place from 20 – 26 September.
The SDGs belong to everyone and SDG week is open to all – individuals, groups, schools and colleges, businesses and institutions.
To take part, organize an event – however big or small – or highlight an activity or project that promotes sustainable development and join the annual week of action for the SDGs.
START NOW!
Think about how you could promote sustainable development and plan an activity, project or event to take place during SDG week
REGISTER
Upload your idea on the ESDW website: www.esdw.eu
ACT!
Organize and promote your initiative during 18 September – 8 October 2022!
Explore which events are taking place and participate in activities near you!
For more information on sustainable development, SDG week and ideas for taking part please see www.gov.ie/SDGs or @DeptECC or @EuropeanSustainableDevelopmentWeek
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Understanding Trauma – HSE Training
Understanding trauma and supporting the needs of people fleeing war or persecution
HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare in conjunction with the HSE National Social Inclusion Office and HSE Mental Health delivered this free on-line training. The training was recorded and will be made available until September. Please find link for the training here. Please also find a directory of resources here
Who is this training for?
This training is for anyone working with or supporting children, adults or families who have fled war and / or persecution, including those providing support to people who have arrived in Ireland from Ukraine and all other people seeking International Protection here in Ireland. It is suitable for people working in Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations such as the HSE, Child and Family Agency, Department of Education and Science, Department of Social Protection, Department of Justice, NGO’s and community support services.
What are the learning goals?
- Participants will leave with an awareness / basic understanding of the following:
- War trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- The psychosocial needs of people who have fled war and are adjusting to a new life in Ireland
- Understanding the barriers that interfere with people accessing and benefitting from supports
- Helpful do’s and don’ts when working with people who have survived war trauma
- When and where to get help for trauma / PTSD
- Understanding the importance of minding your own psychological wellbeing when helping others
https://www2.hse.ie/services/mental-health-supports-and-services/mental-health-supports-and-services.html
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Online Safeguarding 1 Workshops
Tipperary Sports Partnership are hosting Online Safeguarding 1 Workshops on the following dates in Autumn/Winter 2022 via Zoom.
- Monday 12th September, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 19th September, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 3rd October, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 10th October, 6.00-9.00pm
- Monday 7th November, 6.00-9.00pm
- Monday 14th November, 6.00-9.00pm
Cost per person is €15 plus online booking fee.
For further information & bookings please contact the Tipperary Sports Partnership Office on 052 616 6201 or email info@tipperarysports.ie
Register for this course on the following link https://www.tipperarysports.ie/content/child-welfare-protection-in-sport-basic-awareness-training
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Swimmin’ Women Programme
Tipperary Sports Partnership ’ will be taking place this year in 6 Swimming Pools around Tipperary
- The Sean Kelly Sports Centre (commencing on 20th September)
- Clonmel Swimming Pool (commencing on 20th September)
- Nenagh Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre (commencing on 22nd September)
- Roscrea Leisure Centre (commencing on 20th September)
- Thurles Swimming Pool (commencing on 20th September)
- Sean Treacy Memorial Swimming Pool, Tipperary Town (commencing on 23rd September)
This is an excellent programme to make you a better swimmer or get back into the water if you haven’t had a chance in a while.
All participants must be able to swim 2 full lengths of a 25m pool.
This programme offers 1 coached session swim night and 1 self-guided swim per week.
The cost of the programme is €50 plus a booking fee
Places are limited, registration for the programme can be completed via this link: https://www.tipperarysports.ie/content/swimmin-women-8-week-swimming-programme-for-women
For further information visit www.tipperarysports.ie or contact the TSP office on 052-616-6201 or by email on info@tipperarysports.ie.
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TLC KIDZ Project
Individual work and group work programme for children and their mothers who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence and abuse
- The TLC KIDZ Project gives children the opportunity to
- Talk about hurting in their families and be heard, believed & validated, therefore breaking the silence
- Achieve an understanding that any type of abuse is wrong
- Develop an understanding that they are not responsible for what happened
- Identify & express their emotions
- Learn effective problem-solving skills
- Enhance their self esteem
Tohear more about the TLC KIDZ Project please contact:
Trish Keogh, TLC KIDZ Project Coordinator |Phone: 052 6170665 | Mob: 086 0358532 |Email: trish.keogh@barnardos.ie
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Cycle Against Suicide
Cycle Against Suicide aims to raise awareness of the issue of suicide among men this September. With 3 out of 4 suicides each year being male, there is a particularly pressing need now for a targeted approach to mental health awareness, education and suicide prevention among young and middle-aged men in Ireland.
Between World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th and World Mental Health Day, October 10th, we are utilising our events to mobilize people across Ireland to come out in support of men’s mental health as we call for:
- mental health awareness campaigns to increase men’s mental health literacy. Access to information on mental health awareness is key to helping men recognise the signs of mental illness, show concern, and determine the right time to seek help.
- Awareness campaigns reframing masculinity. Men’s conformity and adherence to so call traditional masculine norms impacts their experience an expression of mental health difficulties leading to a range of negative outcomes, including social isolation and reduced help seeking behaviour.
- Mental health support services and suicide intervention campaign. To raise awareness of the mental health support services available to men would help normalise mental health and give men the tools to address their mental health without stigma.
We are asking people across Ireland to mobilize in support of our campaign: mothers, wives, fathers, husbands, sons, daughters, friends and colleagues, to join our events promoting our anti stigma message to men ‘Its OK not to feel OK; and its Absolutely Ok to ask for Help’
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Smart Villages Rural Development LEADER Training
Expression of interest is now open!
North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC) in collaboration with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) will deliver Smart Villages Rural Development LEADER training during September/ October & November/ December 2022.
The training will be awarded to communities in the Nenagh, Newport and Roscrea regions and NTDC is now accepting Expressions of Interest from Community Groups in these areas.
These courses will be delivered over 4 weeks (1 evening per week) and will look at thematic areas such as :
- Intro to Smart Villages Concepts
- Local Assets/ Stakeholder Profiling & Plan Co-creation
- Goal Setting & Project Scheduling
- Metrics, Date & Digital Tools
- Communications, Co-creation, Collaboration & Volunteer Co-ordination
- Smart Village Plan
Interested Community groups can request an Expression of interest form from NTDC by emailing lmckeogh@ntdc.ie or by calling 067 56676. Closing date for return of completed form 31st August 2022. Further information is available at www.ntdc.ie/news
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ENRD Thematic Group on Landscape Features and Biodiversity
You are invited to express your interest in participating in the new ENRD Thematic Group (TG) on Landscape Features and Biodiversity.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Tuesday 6th September 2022.
This thematic group provides an opportunity to bring Member State representatives and stakeholders together to discuss how to encourage improved diversity, coverage, connectivity and condition of landscape features within the farmed environment. In this context, the TG on Landscape Features and Biodiversity will focus on the following objectives:
- Explore how landscape features may be protected, maintained, created and restored using a range of CAP interventions within different MS;
- Identify ways in which farmers may be encouraged to see landscape features as adding value to their operations and overcome barriers / challenges to uptake;
- Share experiences as to how MS have supported landscape features’ retention and creation in the past and how better data and targeted support may lessen habitat fragmentation and increase biodiversity.
For More information visit https://www.nationalruralnetwork.ie/biodiversity/biodiversity-news/expression-of-interest-enrd-thematic-group-on-landscape-features-and-biodiversity/
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If you wish to update the contact details, we have held for your group and guarantee up to date information please email details to coordinator@ppntipperary.ie
*If you no longer wish to be a member of PPN Tipperary and would like to unsubscribe please email coordinator@ppntipperary.ie
(Please note that by unsubscribing your group will no longer receive further first hand information in regards to Funding/Grants/Events/ Information etc that may be of help to your organisation)*
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