January 2021 CavanPPN E-News

CavanPPN Community E-News, January 2021 Edition
 
Welcome to the first edition of our E-News for 2021. We have a varied newsletter for you here and hope you find some items of interest for you. We would particularly draw you to Item 10 and 13 which are new points hoping to generate care and hope in our communities.
With a new lockdown Items 5 and 6 are vital for looking after ourselves with some supports.
Remember, if you have any community focused items for promotion please do email us directly to cavanppn@gmail.com (not in reply to this email).
Many Thanks
The CavanPPN Team.
 
 
Contents
1. Ireland’s Green Arteries Environmental Talk
2. GROW REMOTE
3. SOSAD HOURS
4. NCT During Lockdown
5. Freephone Cavan Community Helpline is Here To Help
6. Close Contact Guidelines
7. Freezing Conditions Likely To Continue For Our Communities
8. Dog Paws Vs Road Grit
9. Monthly Inspiration: East17’s Tony Mortimer Learns To Read in Lockdown
10. Time to #checkin To Look After Our Wellbeing
11. Reminder Last Week To Vote For Your 2021 PPN
12. New CavanPPN Secretariat Member Sought
13. A Very Happy and Hopeful 2021, a CavanPPN Message To You All
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Ireland’s Green Arteries Environmental Talk
 
Dear Community
 
You are invited to our second talk by ecologist and broadcaster Anja Murray. Please share this invitation as widely as possible, as I am sure many of your members will be very interested in what Anja Murray has to say.
 
 
About the talk: “Ireland’s Green Arteries” 
8pm Monday 18th January 2021
Anja Murray will present on the history, management and wealth of wildlife in Irish hedgerows, exploring the world of some of the plants and animals found there. 
 
About Anja Murray:
 
Anja Murray is an ecologist, environmental policy analyst and broadcaster with a love for the natural world.  For more than 20 years, Anja has been immersed in environmental research, advocacy and communications; she is an expert presenter on the popular television series ‘Eco Eye’ on RTÉ1.
 
Anja also has her own award winning short weekly radio programme called ‘Nature File’ on RTÉ Lyric FM, listen back here: https://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/daybreak/category/nature/  
 
Anja recently produced a feature documentary called 'WILD' about the history of our relationship with Nature in Ireland.
Listen back here:   https://www.rte.ie/culture/2020/1009/1170614-lyric-feature-a-wild-journey-through-irish-nature/   
Twitter handle @miseanja
 
 
To Attend, You need to register following clicking on the link here: https://bit.ly/3oFqBlH
 
Places are limited, and we expect a large interest in participating.
Please let Michael Ewing know if you later find that you can no longer make it, so that someone else will take that place. michaelewingien@gmail.com  
 
 
Please share this invitation with friends. You can use the banner on the email, or the attached poster if this helps.
 
 
Kind regards
 
Michael Ewing
 
Chair of Roscommon Environmental Network
Tullyval, Knockvicar, Boyle Co Roscommon. F52 X821. Tel: 086-8672153 https://www.facebook.com/RoscommonEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. GROW REMOTE

As you may know, Grow Remote is an Irish non-profit funded by enterprise Ireland amongst others to help create employment locally, with over 70 communities led by local volunteers across the country.

We wanted to make you aware of a new mini-course we have created on 'how to find remote work in Ireland'. It's free, and is supported with a monthly jobs club.

There are 100s of remote jobs available in every community across Ireland today, and we know from our research that knowing where to find these jobs is the biggest stumbling block.

We would appreciate your help in letting your local communities know about this new support.

Many thanks,

 Team Grow Remote.
www.growremote.ie
 
 
 
3. SOSAD HOURS
Sosad Cavan will remain open. It is only the drop in centre that will be closed. Please ring for an appointment 049-4326339.
 
 
4. NCT During Lockdown
    All NCT centres are fully operational from 2nd January 2021.
The NCT service is deemed an essential service and customers travelling for scheduled appointments are exempt from the travel restrictions.
Vulnerable customers are advised to contact NCTS on 014135992 (Mon-Fri) to arrange an alternative appointment, free of any cancellation/rearrangement fees.
 
 
 
5. Freephone Cavan Community Helpline is Here To Help
As case numbers rise, older or medically vulnerable individuals are advised not to leave the home unless essential. If you require assistance with essentials such as shopping, prescriptions, etc the Freephone Cavan Community Call Helpline number is 1800 300 404. Lines open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively email covidsupport@cavancoco.ie
 
 
 
 
6. Close Contact Guidelines
Simple instructions of what to do If you’re in close contact with someone who has Covid or if you have any symptoms

Please take heed of the health regulations and advise that is being given. Figures are worrying but we can flatten the curve and mitigate rising numbers of cases, if we make sure we do what is being advised by health experts.

Keep safe everyone and stay strong. We will get there!
 
 
 
7. Freezing Conditions Likely To Continue For Our Communities
Cold and freezing conditions across the country are likely to last at least for the next week and we are reminding people to use caution on the roads and to remotely check in on neighbours and the vulnerable.
 
 
 
8. Dog Paws Vs Road Grit
Be aware in winter that road grit is toxic to dogs paws so please remember to wipe or wash your four legged friends’ four legs after your strolls to remove any salt.
 
 
 
9. Monthly Inspiration: East17’s Tony Mortimer Learns To Read in Lockdown
It’s never too late to learn!
Until lockdown hit EAST17 singer Tony Mortimer had never read a full book. Now he has galloped through 70 and is writing his own.
If you are interested in adult education why not check out the local ETB for more
Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board – CMETB at www.cavanmonaghan.etb.ie
 
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/dec/28/your-worries-disappear-east-17s-tony-mortimer-on-discovering-reading-as-a-50-year-old?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Q7iKlBxY-t1dFzro-DoIumYZFSUKXpvbU7XoMPzzxFyEVa5B0sK0LzZc#Echobox=1609171839
 
 
10. Time to #checkin To Look After Our Wellbeing
HAPPY NEW YEAR to each of you that reads my post!! I hope 2021 is good to you all.
As we begin lockdown no.3 ......We all know too well what's ahead, and it's NOT easy, I personally worry about All our Mental Health, the whole Island of Ireland, young and old!! (My own included)


I usually begin to think at the New Year what charity Run my Hubby and I might do for the coming year , but as we are in lockdown, we can’t go or do anything, we must stay at home and keep safe, which is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing we all can do.....BUT I have an idea and hope you all might join me for the month of January....
 
So, many are doing walks etc every day which is brilliant for our Mental Health.....But I would LOVE if you could all CHECK IN with a different friend/Neighbor via a phone call each day for January and on the last day 31st January when we do our last check in we all make a donation to Darkness into Light or SOSAD Ireland.
 
So, each day if you could post a selfie OR, if you like, a photo you may have of your friend/neighbor that you checked in with, or maybe their county colours etc something linked to the person you checked in with (get creative !!).....and use #checkin
 
It would be so so lovely to see social media flooded with check ins all over the month of January, and although we are not able to physically see each other we would know that we are all playing our part minding each other throughout this difficult time, and doing along the lines of a big Irish virtual remote  hug(like Adam King, founder of virtual hugs....you legend, #latelatetoyshow )
 
I hope with the power of social media we can get this message around and start as soon as possible (tomorrow I'm hoping) please share and tag your friends.
 
You may also re kindle old friendships throughout this challenge all while we raise some funds for mental health.
Thank you
Deirdre Donnelly
Cavan Institute
 
 
 
 
 
 
11. Reminder Last Week To Vote For Your 2021 PPN


 Just a gentle reminder that this is the last week to vote and comment in regard to the following items in your Plenary Pack (sent to all groups who register their addresses with us, prior to the holidays) on the following:
 

• CavanPPN 2021 Workplan
• Mandating of Representatives
• Linkage Groups
• Cavan County Wellbeing Statement

 
Many thanks and we look forward to working with and for you during 2021.
The CavanPPN Team
 
 
 
 
 
 
12. New CavanPPN Secretariat Member Sought
 
CavanPPN is sad to receive the resignation of Jerry Fitzpatrick of Gowna who represented the Community and Voluntary Groups on the CavanPPN Secretariat. Jerry was a long standing member of the PPN and contributed vast amounts of volunteerism to the community sector.
 
His resignation now triggers a call for a member of the registered Community & Voluntary groups of the PPN to put forward a representative to sit on the Secretariat.
 
Description: The Secretariat is a team of 12 people, 2 from each area of Cavan-Belturbet, Ballyjamesduff and Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal Districts and 2 from each sector of Environment, Social Inclusion and Community-Voluntary.
The Secretariat is responsible for the enacting of the work of the CavanPPN and supporting the community voice in our county.
 
Term: The term is 3 years with a potential for a second term rotation at most.
 
Responsibilities: To oversee and lead on the CavanPPN Workplan, represent the Community Sector of County Cavan, support the employees of the PPN and to attend 6 meetings per year and only more if you so choose to take on more responsibilities.
 
Benefits: Experience in the community structures of the county, access to resources to support your Workplan projects in support of the PPN, joining a community focused team to support our county and access to training and upskilling to support you in your journey as a community leader.
 
How To Express Interest:
1. Check to make sure you are registered with us under ‘registered groups’ at www.cavancommunity.ie with a registration form there too (only groups under ‘Community & Voluntary’ not ‘Social Inclusion’ or ‘Environment’ may apply.)
2. Have a proposer and seconder from registered groups named in an email to cavanppn@gmail.com before Friday January 29th at 5pm. Please include your name, name of your group, address, phone number and email.
3. Include a brief description of your community work, work of your group and why you want to be chosen in the event of a competitive election.
 
We would hope to have an outcome by Tuesday February 9th.
 
Many Thanks,
Daniel Downey
CavanPPN Resource Worker.
 
 
 
 
 
 
13. A Very Happy and Hopeful 2021, a CavanPPN Message To You All & A Small Request For Your Stories


We at the CavanPPN wish you all a very Happy New Year but this year, more than any other, we truly mean that. 2020 was a very difficult and harrowing year for many of us.
We all felt the strangeness of a new world and the uptake of new ways to keep us safe from Covid and some of us also felt the loss of loved ones throughout.

In light of this, we at CavanPPN hope to work on hope in 2021. Our main aim, as a community representation and communication network, is to bring you the information you need and the hope you want to continue to thrive in this new normal. Our aim will be to work in friendship and partnership with all our affiliates and linked organizations to deliver into our communities any and all forms of hope and support we can in order to make your lives easier in the difficulties ahead.
 
On foot of this, we are asking for positive stories from the community. They can be anonymous or named but just simple positive stories to help share and build hope in our homes and lives. It could be how you checked in on a neighbour, how you fed birds every day in lockdown, how you organized food deliveries or simply how you were kind to yourself.
We want them all and we welcome your Stories of Positive Wellbeing to help brighten our lives in these challenging times.
 
Many Thanks,
The CavanPPN Team
cavanppn@gmail.com
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Minister O’Brien launches Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report

Report shows 15,600 voluntary groups registered with the Public Participation Network in 2019
The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Mr. Joe O’Brien TD, today (19th November 2020) launched the 2019 Annual Report of the Public Participation Networks.
This is the fourth Annual Report on the Public Participation Networks (PPNs), which were established to facilitate active citizen participation in policymaking at local authority level. The report provides a positive reflection of the variety of work done as well as showing continued growth throughout the country.
Speaking about the launch of the annual report Minister O’Brien said:
“This report shows that PPNs are having the desired impact and have achieved a huge amount in the short space of time since they were founded in 2014. The report also shows that there were 15,599 voluntary groups registered with the Network in 2019. At a national level, 928 PPN representatives gave volunteer-led groups a voice on 424 local authority boards or committees. This clearly demonstrates that PPNs are growing in strength.”
Regarding the increase in membership, Minister O’Brien added:
“These figures are a great indicator of the vibrancy and energy of the community and voluntary sector in Ireland, especially at a local level, and the role played by PPNs in local policy making and networking.”
PPNs are continuing to have a positive relationship with local authorities and are collaborating on a number of projects. For example, they are raising awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and influencing policy to assist in achieving them at a local level.
Other PPNs are using their member groups’ experience to help local authorities improve accessibility for people with disabilities and dementia and to help people from marginalised communities to sit on local authority boards. The 2019 Annual Report highlights further examples of PPN activities and impacts.
Minister O’Brien said:
“These examples demonstrate the initiative and drive of PPN members, with activities ranging from contributing to local Strategic Policy Committees to holding events on matters such as community safety, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and rural policy. Several PPNs consulted with and welcomed asylum seekers, while others focussed on making public spaces accessible to people with disabilities. And this is only a small sample of the important ways in which they contribute to their localities.”
PPNs thrive on the principle of community engagement. They regularly hold workshops and public consultations to facilitate this engagement which is making a tangible difference and strengthening communities around the country.
The commitment displayed by the PPN resource workers, support workers, secretariat members and the member groups is visible throughout the report and their value can be seen in the increased level of citizen participation.
In conclusion, the Minister also acknowledged the work that PPNs carried out during the Covid-19 outbreak:
“PPNs have been pivotal in organising the community response and ensuring that the needs of vulnerable people were met during this period of uncertainty. I am grateful for their work in this area and I am committed to make sure that the Public Participation Network in this country goes from strength to strength.”
The report can be downloaded here.
ENDS
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​CavanPPN Community E-News October 7th 2020
Welcome to another edition of Cavan Public Participation Network’s E-News. As usual, we have a content page below to help you find articles for your interest and if you do have anything you would like to share then please send direct (not by reply to this) to cavanppn@gmail.com with the subject line “ENEWS” on it.
Also note that the Resource Worker of CavanPPN will be on leave for the last few weeks of October so please also send material to Catherine, our Support Worker, at cavanppnsw@gmail.com
Many Thanks.
The CavanPPN Team
 
 
CONTENTS
1. Our Generation Programing Feedback
2. Community Platform on Budget 2021
3. Seeking Boards Membership?
4. Make Way Day 2020
5. independent review of the Community Services Programme
6. €3 million funding for public library upgrades and measures to respond and adapt to COVID-19.
7. Traditional Stonewall Construction Traineeship
8.  Older Person Council Virtual Drop In Sessions
9. CavanPPN Secretariat Member sought for Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
10. Stories of Wellbeing & Recovery for World Mental Health Week
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Our Generation Programing Feedback
Hi, hope this finds you well. We are carrying out a scoping exercise in Cavan/Monaghan and would really appreciate if you could help us by completing the on-line form – info & link below.
 
Your feedback would be an amazing help and the information essential to inform the report! Thanks in advance. The deadline for responses is Monday 5th October – no pressure!
 
As part of a significant new Peace IV funded programme called “Our Generation” led by Action Mental Health, which aims to build positive relations and emotional resilience of our children & young people within local communities across Northern Ireland and the Border counties, we at Co-operation Ireland have been tasked with carrying out a community scoping study of Sligo/Monaghan.
 
The research will involve establishing contact with key organisations who work directly with children & young people and their key contacts who are already offering the provision of mental health & emotional wellbeing support; and those groups who would benefit from access to new or additional ways to provide such support to the children & young people they serve and their key contacts. We aim to gain a better understanding of current mental health & emotional wellbeing initiatives being delivered within each area, focusing on those established at community level to ensure complementarity and promote partnership collaboration. The insight gained from local stakeholders on key issues, priorities and ‘what works well’ in their communities will let us identify any gaps/challenges and recommendations as well as list all relevant groups who would benefit from participation in the Our Generation programme.
 
To assist with the development of Our Generation programme, an integrated approach to building peace through emotional resilience across NI & the Border Counties of ROI, we would appreciate 10 minutes of your time by asking you to complete the following on-line survey by clicking the link below, enabling us to capture key information to inform the community scoping report within the East Belfast UV Area. The outcome of this research will be the completion of a final report by October 2020, which will be made available to view. Your co-operation would be greatly appreciated!
 
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kA-4O50G2Em0zEs1sgSPBRAN0FpDJQRHh1__UF64zXBURU0zNk4xVUFHQ0VMWVAwUUpEV1lUN0NCUS4u
 
Colm Fanning
Design & Development Officer
Co-operation Ireland
5 Weavers Court Business Park
Linfield Road
Belfast BT12 5GH
 
E cfanning@cooperationireland.org
 
T +44 (0) 28 90321462
M +44 (0) 7852115118
@cooperationirl
www.cooperationireland.org
 
 
 
 
2. Community Platform Press Statement: 1st October 2020

Budget 2021 must lead to a just and fair recovery and address the social inequality that existed before Coivid-19
 
A network of 30 national community and voluntary organisations has called on the Government to put the values of Community, Participation and Decency at the heart of Budget 2020 and use it to redress ongoing inequalities in our society that Covid-19 had highlighted and reinforced.
The Community Platform, a network of 30 national organisations working to address poverty, social exclusion and inequality, has published Four Tests which it will use to assess Budget 2021. The Four Tests are:
Test 1: Will Budget 2021 redistribute income towards the poorest 20%?
Test 2: Will Budget 2021 strengthen access to quality employment?
Test 3: Will Budget 2021 restore and strengthen public services that are of particular importance to people on low income?
Test 4: Will the impact of Budget 2021 be assessed to ensure that all provisions reduce poverty and inequality?
The Platform has drawn on its members proposals for Budget 2021 to outline detailed measures the Government should implement if it is to achieve these Four Tests.
Paul Ginnell, spokesperson for the Community Platform, said that “Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on those in poverty and most disadvantaged and has reinforced existing inequalities. These inequalities include inadequate social welfare supports, high levels of low paid workers, low investment in public services which among other things has led to a homelessness crisis, a dysfunctional health system with high levels of health inequality, and many groups in our society being left behind”.
Mr Ginnell concluded “Budget 2021 must protect those already severely disadvantaged and take visible steps to address existing inequalities so that we can begin to arrive out of this crisis as a more just and fair society underpinned by values of Community, Participation and Decency”. 
 
Ends.
Contact: Paul Ginnell 087 640 2200
 
Further Information
Download the full Four Tests for Budget 2021 at www.communityplatform.ie
 
 
 
 
3. Seeking Boards Membership?
Free Online Board - Matching Service
Boardmatch are a charity that specialise in not-for-profit board recruitment. They provide a free online board-matching service. They also have a Premium Search Service, which is a hands-on, fully-managed Trustee search on the organisation's behalf for a fee, with prices starting at €650 per search (based on the annual turnover of the organisation). See their website for more information. 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Make Way Day 2020
 
DFI would love to get your feedback and would appreciate if you take this survey. Your answers will allow us to make Make Way Day better for everyone.
 
We would appreciate if you could pass this onto people who took part on the day for their feedback as well. 
 
If you have any questions, concerns or comments please contact Pierce Richardson, National Make Way Day Coordinator, at piercerichardson@disability-federation.ie. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. Review of Community Services Program
 
Minister Joe O’Brien publishes independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon Consultants
 
Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, at the Department of Rural and Community Development, today (Wednesday, 30 September) published the comprehensive independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon International Economic Consultants.
 
 
Indecon Recommendations
The recommendations contained in the report are -
1.     A renewed and clear vision for CSP, which aligns with the Department of Rural and Community Development’s mission and strategic objectives, should be articulated and communicated by the department to all stakeholders.
2.     Existing CSP programme strands should be replaced with a number of sub-programmes, focused on key strategic objectives.
3.     Separate targets should be set for each sub-programme area.
4.     Rates of funding and eligibility criteria should be tailored to reflect variance in each sub-programme area.
5.     For projects focused on enhancing social inclusion and support for sustainable communities, resource prioritisation should be informed by levels of social disadvantage.
6.     A streamlined application process is recommended.
7.     Facilitation of investment in skills should be integrated into the new programme.
8.     The Department of Rural And Community Development should explore the scope for alternative approaches to supporting specific areas.
9.     A percentage of overall annual funding should be allocated to facilitate a periodic call for proposals.
10. Significant Enhancements Are Recommended To Support Monitoring And Evaluation.
11. New performance indicators should be set.
See more at https://www.gov.ie/en/service/f8f93d-apply-for-community-service-programme/#review-of-the-community-services-programme
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6. Minister Humphreys approves €3 million funding for public library upgrades and measures to respond and adapt to COVID-19.
 
·      113 libraries to benefit from €4.1 million in overall funding
·      Meeting spaces, study pods and other upgrades to be carried out
 
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Monday, 28 September) announced funding of €3 million to support a Small Scale Capital Works Programme in public libraries.
 
The Department funding will be matched by local authorities to the value of c. €1.1 million - giving a total investment of almost €4.1million.
 
The public libraries strategy, Our Public Libraries 2022, seeks to deliver a progressive library service and facilities that are fit for purpose.
 
This funding announcement, along with the library projects funded under the Libraries Capital Programme and the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, sees a major investment in public library buildings across the country.
 
 
 
7. Traditional Stonewall Construction Traineeship
This is an exciting new course in Traditional Stonewall Construction Traineeship that we will be delivering in Clones County Monaghan.  Please share this with anyone, or any groups that you think would be interested. 
 
It is open to anyone aged 16+ and there is no upper age limit.  The course is free, full time and open to individuals employed and unemployed. Ideally this course is for someone who is available during the day.  There are Training, Travel and Meal allowances available on this course.  We will ensure individuals eligibility to the course and allowances on a one to one basis. 
 
If you have anyone interested please ask them to get in contact with me.  We will be holding an information session in the Court House in Clones on  Wednesday 21 October.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions booking will be essential for the event.
 
Thanking you in advance.
 
Michelle
 
 
 
Michelle Baker
Recruitment Officer
FET Campus
Cavan and Monaghan ETB
Dublin Road
Co. Cavan
H12 FW53
Tel: 049 4353924, extension 224
Mob: 0876793462
E: michellebaker@cmetb.ie
 
 
 
 
8.  Older Person Council Virtual Drop In Sessions
Older Person Council Virtual Drop In Sessions will commence from October 7th. Information in the fliers attached below
Much appreciated.
Gráinne Boyle
Social Inclusion Unit / Community & Enterprise / Cavan County Council / Cavan Courthouse / Farnham St. / Cavan / Co. Cavan 
gboyle@cavancoco.ie / 049 4378586
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. CavanPPN Secretariat Member sought for Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
CavanPPN is seeking a representative from among the registered community groups of the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District (map in image).
 
This is for the Secretariat, the team tasked with the running of the Public Participation Network. For more information on the Secretariat, Representatives Charter and Electoral Policy please see www.cavancommunity.ie
 
Expressions of Interest are open from now (October 7th) until October 28th at 5pm and candidates should come from a registered group with a clear proposer and seconder indicated.
A short biography with a description of community involvement will be needed in the event there is a competitive election for this post for electors in the MD to consider their candidate of choice.
 
Please submit your EOI with proposer, seconder, identified group and biography by close of business (5pm) on October 28th 2020 to cavanppn@gmail.com
Should elections be forthcoming this shall be organized in the first week of November by remote balloting in the light of Covid19 with an aim to have a representative declared by Tuesday November 11th.
 
 
 
10. Stories of wellbeing and recovery

From Cavan and Monaghan

World Mental Health Week Webinar
 
Thursday 8th October from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

 
Join us at our online event to hear from people speaking about their own personal experience of mental health, well-being and recovery.
Speakers will also include staff from Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service, Mental Health Ireland and Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre.
The event will end with a panel discussion and some tips on mindfulness and self care.


  Register for this online event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dd26X9adTJ2rccQC5wU8KA

Remember that trusted support and information is always available. Visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie  for information on #mentalhealth and services

CavanPPN Resource Worker On Leave Oct 5th to 30th

CavanPPN, like most, have very few staff but all staff need to to take leave. And so, our Resource Worker is on leave for the timebeing. You can still send correspondence to cavanppn@gmail.com and the staff will return to you as soon as possible. 

May you all keep well and keep safe this October,
CavanPPN Team. 
​5.10.20

Funding News

Please see below documents sent to us by Cavan County Council in regard to funding as of 9th September 2020:

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CavanPPN Community E-News August 13th 2020
Welcome to another edition of Cavan Public Participation Network’s E-News. As usual, we have a content page below to help you find articles for your interest and if you do have anything you would like to share then please send direct (not by reply to this) to cavanppn@gmail.com
Also, just a quick note to mention that our staff, Catherine and Daniel, will be on leave for the last two weeks of August but will return to you for any queries you have phoned, texted, emailed or posted to us.
Many Thanks.
 
CONTENTS
1. Cavan Communities 4 Climate Action
2. Webinar For Parents & Carers
3. Covid19 & face Coverings
4. Driving License Details
5. Social finance to play vital role in supporting community organisations
6. Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability
7. Local sports groups urged to apply for grants of up to €1,500
8. . Townhall Cavan Scholarship Opportunity
9. GeoPark Photo Competition
10. Cavan Funding News
11. Commencement of Applications Comic Relief Fund
12. Minister Joe O’Brien announces details of €5m funding for Community Centres & Community Facilities
13. FASN –STILL HERE FOR YOU
14. Calling All Community Gardens
15. Protect Your Dogs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Cavan Communities 4 Climate Action
Cavan Communities 4 Climate Action, a series of FREE, 6-week training courses, to be held in County Cavan

Cavan County Local Development are inviting individuals and groups to sign up (https://forms.gle/rLDe7YjDaLhXkW877 for a place on the course so they can play a part in getting their families, communities and local economies climate ready and prepared to benefit from the transition to a resilient and low carbon society that is underway. 

We are inviting individuals and groups in County Cavan to sign up for a free climate action training course, delivered by experts in a community-led approach to regional regeneration. 

Course one starts on Saturday, 26 september with two more courses courses planned for 2020/21. Each course will help communities become more resilient in the face of climate change and help people to identify climate projects that could be eligible for Cavan LEADER funding. 
 
 
Starting September 26 - Cavan Communities 4 Climate Action is a FREE 6 week climate action training course of both on-line and on-site learning - including a trip to Cloughjordan Ecovillage.
SIGN UP TODAY https://forms.gle/8EtRWhtqfAfpPeZZ9
 
 
 
 
3. Covid19 & face Coverings

FACE COVERINGS: FROM WHEN? WHOSE EXEMPT? WHAT IF WE REFUSE? WHY SHOULD WE?
From Monday 10th August , it will be mandatory to wear face coverings in shops and shopping centres. Prior to this it was an advisory.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) recently found the correct use of face masks by people who are asymptomatic may help reduce the spread of infection in the community who otherwise may have unwittingly spreading the virus. Masks work by stopping most of the droplets which occur when people cough, sneeze or talk. They are better at protecting you from other people than vice versa, but if everybody wears a mask, the impact can be dramatic.
The legislation allowing for compulsory face coverings is the same as that used for compulsory face coverings on public transport. The wearing of face coverings will be enforced by a statutory instrument under the Irish Health Act 1947 as amended in 2020. It allows for a fine of up to €2,500 or six months in prison.
As with public transport, no child under the age of 13 has to wear a mask in shops. Other exemptions are:
Those who cannot put one on, wear or remove a face covering because of any physical or mental illness, impairment or disability or without severe distress.
Anyone who needs to communicate with another person who has difficulties communicating, as in someone who is hard of hearing, is also exempted.
 
 
4. Driving License Details

🚗Driving Licences to be extended further to ease NDLS backlog🚗
The Minster for Transport has agreed to extend driving licences again due to the huge backlogs being experienced by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).
➡️Driving Licences which were due to expire between 1st March and 30 June had previously been extended for a four-month period. These will now be extended for a further 3 months.
➡️Driving Licences which were due to expire between 1st July and 31st August will be extended for a period of 7 months.
It is hoped that this extension will ease the significant difficulties being experienced by those unable to get an appointment to renew their licence in advance of their expiry date which was resulting in drivers being unable to drive for up to three weeks while they waited for an appointment with the NDLS to renew their Licence.
 
 
 
5. Social finance to play vital role in supporting community organisations

Slane and Districts Mens Shed, Claremont Stadium and Athboy Celtic FC are just some of the projects that have benefited from Community Finance Ireland’s €30 million investment in communities between 2016 and 2019.
The extent of their investment in communities across Ireland was detailed in the first all-island impact report launched earlier this month.
At the launch, Dónal Traynor, Associate Director of Community Finance Ireland spoke about the importance of access to social finance as communities recover from Covid-19.
“With the fallout from the pandemic, we anticipate a reduction in grant funding to the community sector generally, so – in the coming years – social finance will play an increasingly vital role in supporting grassroots community organisations and social enterprises. At the same time, Covid-19 has starkly shown the importance of community solidarity, ‘social capital’ and sustainability within communities.”
As Ireland’s and the UK’s fastest-growing social finance provider, the organisation works with groups that drive social impact, including sports clubs, social housing organisations, community projects, faith-based groups, and social enterprises.
Mr Traynor said: “We can provide loans ranging from €30,000 up to €500,000, and our finance products are specifically tailored for the community sector. We have waived arrangement fees to make loans as accessible and cost-effective as possible, we have a quick turnaround time for lending decisions, and – given the organisations we lend to are typically run by volunteers – we do not ask for personal guarantees.
Community Finance Ireland was established in 2007 as part of an expansion into the Republic of Ireland by the Ulster Community Investment Trust (UCIT) Group. UCIT was established in Belfast in 1995 in response to decreasing grant support from government and the difficulties experienced by community organisations in accessing commercial loan facilities.
Under a rebranding initiative announced earlier this month the social finance group will be known as Community Finance Ireland in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The organisation unveiled a new logo, website, client videos and a new podcast series as part of the rebrand.
 
 
 
6. Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability
 
📣Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability
Three distinct grant types are available.
🔹The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability assists people with a disability to have necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement works carried out in order to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs.
🔹The Mobility Aids Grant is available to fast track grants to cover a basic suite of works to address the mobility problems of a member of a household. Qualifying works include the provision of stair lifts, level access showers, access ramps, grab rails and some minor adaptation works.
🔹The Housing Aid for Older People provides grants of up to €8,000 to assist older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out. Grant eligible works include structural repairs or improvements, re-wiring, repairs to or replacement of windows and doors, provision of water supply and sanitary facilities, provision of heating, cleaning, painting etc.
To apply you can download the form here: https://bit.ly/3fs62Eo
 
 
 
 
 
7. Local sports groups urged to apply for grants of up to €1,500  
Sports clubs in Cavan can now apply for COVID-19 Club Small Grants of up to €1,500 through Cavan Sports Partnership.
The COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme is part of a series of COVID-19 related funding schemes from Sport Ireland, following the announcement of €70 million of funding by the Government to support the sports sector in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
 
For more information, terms and conditions on this grant click on the the Cavan LSP website at the link below
 
http://www.cavansportspartnership.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=39&fbclid=IwAR1MhFiDCDFmeagtYYsNWMczKOq7nsDBJvWIqdS9G2xauaUv0Iq7nzSbFmY
 
 
 
 
8. Townhall Cavan Scholarship Opportunity
About/Vision
 
Townhall Cavan is delighted to announce a new scholarship award aimed at supporting three visual artists whose work explores questions and ideas that are of compelling interest to our life and times.The scholarships are aimed at research, development and exploration of artistic ideas and new work. There is no expectation for scholarships to lead to an exhibition or production. The successful artists are asked to provide an artist talk on their residency and acknowledge this opportunity in future exhibitions or publications.
 
The scholarships will provide the three selected artists with:
 
a bursary award of €12,000 studio space, at Townhall, Cavan for a six-month period, 2020 – 2021 We are interested in hearing from ambitious, innovative visual artists who work in any medium and can demonstrate the need, benefit, and value to their work of a scholarship at Townhall Cavan. Artists applying for these scholarships will be motivated by one of the following:
 
Original, ambitious ideas on contemporary visual culture. County Cavan – its borders, character, cultural identity, landscape Natural ecology, people, environment Selection Criteria:
To establish your eligibility for this opportunity, we will be assessing your application on the following criteria. Please ensure that you have addressed each of these criteria in this application.
 
Professional practicing visual artist Quality of Work - original, distinctive, demonstrating ambition, fresh ideas, and relevance to contemporary visual culture Recent work and activity Quality of proposal Expressed and perceived need  
Townhall Cavan Scholarship Application Form Download
 
Deadline: 25 August 2020
Please submit your application to ‘Scholarship Opportunity 2020’, c/o Cavan County Council Arts Office, The Courthouse, Farnham St, Cavan H12 C9K1
 
 
 
9. GeoPark Photo Competition
📸📸📸 To mark Heritage Week, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is running a special Geopark Photography Competition, so let those creative juices flow and submit an image of your favourite Geopark site! See their facebook page for more 
 
 
 
 
10. Cavan Funding News
The following projects in Cavan have successfully made application to the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money , part of a €2.8m package nationwide, is designed to help towns and villages get accustomed to the new normal we now face as a result of Covid-19.
Hundreds of towns and villages across the country benefit from this scheme , which comes under the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Islands.
The towns and villages that will benefit are: Cootehill, Killeshandra, Kilnaleck and Swanlinbar.
 
 
 
 
11. Commencement of Applications Comic Relief Fund
Following on from the incredible success of RTE Does Comic Relief - which 1.4 million people tuned into and helped raise almost €6 million - The Community Foundation for Ireland invites you to join a webinar which will focus on how the money raised from the event will support non-profit organisations as they respond to the challenges presented by Covid-19 and how to apply to the Comic Relief Fund. This will include helping organisations to adapt to new working conditions under the ‘demand for digital’ and ‘adapt and respond’ strands.
We are so grateful for the generosity and good will shown by viewers, corporate partners and all of the participants who helped make RTE Does Comic Relief such a success. As we begin to administer the funds, this will make a huge difference to so many worthy charities across Ireland who are helping some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
The webinar will take place on Tuesday August 4th at 11am. It will help us answer any questions you may have about applying and make the process easier for you and for us. The webinar is free to attend and you can sign up below.
The agenda for the webinar will be as follows:
• The Community Foundation for Ireland - Who we are and what we do
• The Comic Relief Fund
• Strand 1: Demand for Digital
• Strand 2: Adapt & Respond
• How to Apply – Our Online Application Process
• Questions and Answers
Non-profit organisations of all sizes are invited to join, particularly those who support vulnerable and minority groups who have been affected by Covid-19.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/rte-does-comic-relief-how-to-apply-tickets-113615254284?aff=ebdssbeac&fbclid=IwAR08e4xsZ4kWtQs64Be6KNbs6bnjEsJfK1vB_N-oXwnRju_sbnrCflAXb18#
 
 
 
12. Minister Joe O’Brien announces details of €5m funding for Community Centres & Community Facilities
 
€5m fund under the Community Enhancement Programme
Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Community Development and Charities at the Department of Rural and Community Development, today announced details of €5m funding for community centres and facilities under the July stimulus package.
The funding will be provided under the Community Enhancement Programme, and is in addition to €2m provided under that programme earlier this year.
Minister O’Brien said:
“This €5m funding will provide capital grants to help improve community centres, and other community buildings and facilities.  These important facilities operate at the heart of each community.  They provide activities and services that help strengthen the bonds that tie communities together and they provide valuable services to the people in their area.”
The new fund seeks to stimulate local economies by providing capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of community centres, and community buildings. Similar expenditure on other community facilities will also be allowed.
This funding will assist community groups by enabling them to develop their facilities during this difficult time. It complements other funding announced recently by the Department, such as an additional €10m funding for the Town and Village Renewal scheme under the Government’s July stimulus package, previous funding of €2m under the Community Enhancement Programme, and the €35m COVID-19 Stability Fund.
In order to allow flexibility, the Department is not setting a national closing date, but will allow each LCDC to set its own, to best suit its area. The Department will require that all closing dates are no later than end October 2020. Groups should check with their LCDC for further details.
Details of the allocation to each local authority area are set out in the table below.
Local Authority area
Allocation, €

Carlow
                      117,494

Cavan
                      120,039

Clare
                      140,810

Cork City
                      207,495

Cork County
                      219,478

Donegal
                      234,073

Dublin City
                      478,005

Dun Laoghaire
                      153,971

Fingal
                      192,805

Galway City
                      109,412

Galway County
                      159,940

Kerry
                      155,358

Kildare
                      181,230

Kilkenny
                      127,249

Laois
                      128,195

Leitrim
                        94,491

Limerick
                      203,981

Longford
                      109,088

Louth
                      169,823

Mayo
                      168,258

Meath
                      157,594

Monaghan
                      109,947

Offaly
                      137,549

Roscommon
                      113,318

Sligo
                      116,932

South Dublin
                      279,944

Tipperary
                      188,971

Waterford 
                      165,006

Westmeath
                      128,410

Wexford
                      190,698

Wicklow
                      150,438

 
 
 
 
 
13. FASN –STILL HERE FOR YOU
 
The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) is a dedicated support service for Family members/ concerned persons who are impacted by loved one’s substance misuse.
In these extremely difficult times we are very aware of the challenges our service users will be dealing with so we have developed a safe and secure online communications platform in which we can support you.
 With this in mind we are continuing to provide vital service’s in the form of
One to one support sessions 5 Step Brief Intervention Health & Wellbeing support through Facebook (FASN) Counselling Family Support Groups meetings – online/physical peer led family support groups. Join our weekly meetings for Navan, Drogheda, Dundalk, Cavan and Monaghan.  You must contact us for details and support to access the services at the contact details below.  Remember we are here to help and support you.
Call: 042-9355251 / 087-9046405      email: info.fasn@gmail.com
 
 
 
14. Calling All Community Gardens
CavanPPN is producing a public guide to all community gardens in the county to allow members of the public know about these fantastic community amenities for sharing and growing both plants and community spirit.
As such, we are seeking details of community groups across the county. If you are involved with one, simply send your details to us at cavanppn@gmail.com and we will be in touch to discuss how to include you in our publication.
Many Thanks.
 
 

 
 

CavanPPN August Bank Holiday Community E-News
 
Welcome to the August Bank Holiday CavanPPN ENews. We thankfully have less Covid19 material in this weeks edition but we should have a care and keep an eye on the most updated guidelines nonetheless.
We hope you’re all keeping well and hope that some of the below news will be useful and good for you and your community groups. Remember, should you want some community news included, please don’t hesitate to email us at cavanppn@gmail.com for more.
Kind Regards
The PPN Team
 
Content
1. Bank of Ireland launches Begin Together Awards
2. Bulky Goods Collection Day - 15th August 2020
3. Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 Submission Period Still Open
4. Ministers Humphreys and O’Gorman announce second tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
5. Funding for Artist in the Community Scheme reinstated
 
6. Roll up To Rock Your Kids This August 16th in West Cavan
7. Regeneration and Development Strategy for Ballyjamesduff Town
8. Virginia Town Safety and Pavement Scheme
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Bank of Ireland launches Begin Together Awards
Prize fund of over €200,000 to help reboot local economies across the island of Ireland
Awards will focus on the resilience and recovery of towns hit by COVID-19
Call for entries from towns large and small, north and south
Fund is part of wider €1 million Bank of Ireland support for local enterprise and community groups over coming months
On 13 July 2020 launched its 2020 Begin Together Awards with a prize fund of over €200,000 to support towns across the island of Ireland as they reboot and recover from the impact of COVID-19. The initiative will be fast-tracked to provide funding to winning towns by the beginning of October and directly assist their COVID-19 recovery.
This year, the awards will bring business and community groups together to support local recovery and rebuilding as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and the country gets back to work. 21 awards are involved with the overall winner receiving €50,000 and the title of Ireland’s ‘Most Enterprising Town’. There is also a prize of €20,000 for the winner of the ‘Rising Star’ award.
Speaking at the launch, Gavin Kelly, Chief Executive of Bank of Ireland’s Retail Ireland division, said:
“Our experience has shown that incredible things can be achieved when communities, business groups and local authorities come together to meet their own challenges and make their own opportunities. This year, COVID-19 has presented the biggest challenge to our physical, mental and financial wellbeing in living memory, which makes that ‘can-do’ enterprising spirit more important than ever. Through the lockdown, Bank of Ireland took immediate steps to support our customers and the national effort. Now, as the country moves to recovery, we’re focussed on practical initiatives that can help Ireland to ‘reboot’. Through the Bank of Ireland Begin Together Awards we are supporting businesses and communities across the island of Ireland as they restart and get back on their feet.”
Reflecting the challenge that communities and businesses currently face as a result of the pandemic there are three special COVID-response awards:
Local Town Promotion Initiative – A marketing or promotional campaign designed to help kick start the local economy.
Local Community Enterprise Initiative – A local enterprise initiative established specifically to ease the impact of COVID-19 or one that repurposed itself during the pandemic and was ready to begin operation on the easing of restrictions.
Local Business and Community Response Initiative – A joint initiative by local businesses and the community to manage the impact of COVID-19 through lockdown and beyond as towns start to reopen.
The closing date for entries is 24 August. For more information on the awards, please visit bankofireland.com/begintogetherawards
 
Bank of Ireland Begin Together initiative
Following the donation of €1 million in emergency funding to communities impacted by COVID-19 in March, Bank of Ireland will be injecting an additional €1 million to local communities and a range of organisations over the coming months. This will be disbursed primarily through the Bank of Ireland Begin Together programme, which has a number of initiatives including:
the Begin Together Awards to support local enterprise in towns across the island of Ireland;
the Begin Together Fund supporting local community groups and charities, which is managed through the Community Foundation for Ireland;
and the Begin Together Fund for Colleagues which will further support those local not-for-profit organisations which our Bank of Ireland colleagues are personally involved with.
Begin Together Awards – Prize Categories
Population categories:
0-2000
2,001-4,000
4,001-7000
7,001-14,000
14,000+
Winner of each population category €10,000
Runner Up of each population category €5,000
Special category awards:
Local Business and Community Response Initiative
Winner €20,000 (Runner Up €5,000)
Local Town Promotion Initiative
Winner €10,000 (Runner Up €5,000)
Local Community Enterprise Initiative
Winner €10,000 (Runner Up €5,000)
City Award
Winner €10,000 (Runner Up €5,000)
Rising Star
Winner €20,000 (Runner Up €5,000)
Overall winner
€40,000 plus €10,000 as winner of population or city category.
 
 
 
 
 
2. Bulky Goods Collection Day - 15th August 2020
As part of its Anti-Dumping Initiative 2020, Cavan County Council will host a Bulky Goods Collection Day on Saturday, 15th August 2020
Taking place from 8am – 12.30pm, the Bulky Goods Collection Day will take place at Corranure Civic Amenity Centre, Cootehill Road, Cavan, H12DK61
A collection fee of €5 per Van/Car and Trailer will apply on the day.
Only the following items will be accepted on the day:
Upholstered furniture, such as couches, armchairs, three-piece suites, etc.
Bedroom furniture including lockers, wardrobes, beds, etc.
Kitchen furniture, e.g. dining chairs and tables, sideboards, etc.
This service is for domestic households only; strictly no commercial use is permitted. Normal charges will apply for all other waste items presented on the day.
To protect yourselves and others, customers are encouraged to adhere to current HSE guidelines and complete your disposal as safely and swiftly as possible.
 
 
 
 
 
3. Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 Submission Period Still Open
Making a Submission
Submissions or observations regarding the review of the existing Cavan County Development Plan 2014-2020 and the preparation of the new Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 may be made in writing or email to the Planning Authority from Thursday 18th June 2020 to 4pm on Friday 14th August 2020 (both dates inclusive).  Please note these submissions will be published along with your name in accordance with the Planning & Development Act 2000 (amended), but your contact details will not be published.
Children or Groups or Associations representing the interests of children, are entitled to make submissions or observations.
Submissions Should:

• Relate to the proper planning and sustainable development of County Cavan, from broad policy issues to specific types of development in identified areas.
• Any submission requesting or proposing the zoning of any land for any use will not be considered at this stage.
• Include your name and address on a separate page to the content of your submission in order to assist Cavan County Council in complying with the provisions of the Data Protection Act, as submissions are legally required to be published online.
• Be in one medium only i.e. email or hard copy.  This is to avoid duplication of submission reference number and will streamline the process.
• Submissions can be made via one of the following methods:

Email: devplan@cavancoco.ie
Hard Copy: Forward Planning Section,
                Planning Department
                Johnston Centre
                Farnham St
                Cavan
                H12 V3W4
 
Submissions must be received by Cavan County Council no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 14th August 2020.  Due to legal reasons late submissions will not be accepted. 
 
Note re Submissions Received
Written submissions or observations received by a planning authority shall be published on the authority’s website within 10 working days of its receipt in accordance with section 11 (3A) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended). Please click here to view submissions received during this stage. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. Ministers Humphreys and O’Gorman announce second tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
 
·        €4.1 million support package to benefit 101 organisations
·        Funding aimed at providing immediate assistance to community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises
·        Cash injections for organisations that provide critical services to those most vulnerable in society
·        Stability funding being released quickly with further tranches to be announced
Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development and the Islands, Ms Heather Humphreys TD and Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Mr Roderic O’Gorman today (Wednesday, 22nd July) announced funding of €4.1 million to 101 organisations under the COVID-19 Stability Fund.
This funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund is designed to support community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises that are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once-off cash injections of between €2,000 and €200,000 are being awarded to qualifying organisations that provide critical services to those most vulnerable in society. This will help with short term cash flow issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
This is on top of Tranche One of the funding, which was announced on the 26th June 2020 and benefitted 179 organisations. 
These organisations provide services in a diverse range of areas including addiction support, disability services, health and wellbeing, youth services and social services and supports for disadvantaged individuals and communities. 
Some of the successful applicants today include:
 Empowerment Plus - €200,000
Navan Travellers Workshops Company Limited By Guarantee - €59,731
A Little Lifetime Foundation - €39,467
Comhairle Ceantar na nOileán Teo - €29,564
Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre - €25,066
Speaking this morning, Minister Humphreys said:
“I am delighted to join with my colleagues, Ministers O’Gorman and O’Brien, to announce this support package aimed at organisations that provide hugely valuable services to our most vulnerable communities.
“The purpose of the stability fund is to provide immediate, short term cash flow to those organisations that are unable to carry out their usual fundraising or trading activity as a result of the restrictions imposed by the COVID pandemic.
“I would like to express my deep gratitude and admiration for these organisations for the work that they do and I hope the funding provided today will assist them to continue to provide their valuable services to communities all over Ireland.”
Due to the considerable interest in the COVID-19 Stability Fund and in order to ensure that funding is released as quickly as possible, applicants are being considered in smaller groupings and the funding being announced today is the second tranche. There remains a small number of organisations that have applied for funding where further checks are ongoing. Additional tranches will be announced shortly.
A full list of successful applicants under Tranche Two is available here. 
 
 
 
 
5. Funding for Artist in the Community Scheme reinstated
 
The Arts Council and Create are delighted to announce a second round to the Artist in the Community Scheme 2020.
 
With additional funding from Government, we will now proceed with a second round of the Artist in the Community Scheme 2020.
 
This scheme offers funding to enable artists and communities of place/or interest to work collaboratively. The scheme is open to artists from any of the following artform disciplines: architecture, circus, street art and spectacle, dance, film, literature (Irish and English language), music, opera, theatre, visual arts and traditional arts. The projects can take place in a diverse range of social and community contexts such as arts and disability, arts and health, arts and older people, arts and cultural diversity and arts and communities.
 
Application forms and guidelines for round two of Artist in the Community Scheme are now available to download from the AIC Scheme awards page.
Deadline for receipt of application is Monday 28 September 2020
 
The Artist in the Community Scheme is managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, on behalf of the Arts Council.
 
 
Any help promoting this good news would be greatly appreciated. 
Please find below links to our social media platforms, where we have made the announcement. 
Further info can be found on the AIC Scheme awards page on our website.
 
Many thanks, Keelin
 
https://twitter.com/CreateIreland/status/1286211388503920641
https://www.facebook.com/createcollaborativearts
https://www.instagram.com/createcollaborativearts/
 
https://www.create-ireland.ie/projectsubpage/aic-awards/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6. Roll up To Rock Your Kids This August 16th in West Cavan
 
A Series of children's 'Mini Rockers' workshops will take place at Cavan Burren Park on Sunday, 16th August as part of Heritage Week.
Children will have the opportunity to participate in interactive hands on fun, where they will discover more about the rocks and landscape of the Geopark. Activities will include fossil making, making a planet earth and a fossil hunt.
Check out more on their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/213206216683747/
 
 
 
 
 
7. Regeneration and Development Strategy for Ballyjamesduff Town
Cavan County Council is preparing a Regeneration and Development Strategy for Ballyjamesduff Town, to identify and prioritise a series of projects for the redevelopment and rejuvenation of the town. A public consultation evening will take place in Cavan County Museum, Virginia Road, Ballyjamesduff on Wednesday, 5th August 2020, from 4pm to 7pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
 
 
 
 
8. Virginia Town Safety and Pavement Scheme
Reminder: the closing date for public submissions on the proposed Virginia Town Safety and Pavement Scheme, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, is Thursday, 6th August. Read more
http://www.cavancoco.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=255&category=Part+8&guid=2816&fbclid=IwAR25ySipQwfTKIZfVxDUvNoinAdbAeLcaliKsbQZ7doW5fjaEfcz5CgDkPM
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COMMUNITY ENEWS JULY 2020

​CavanPPN Community ENews 10.7.20
Welcome to CavanPPN’s fortnightly ENews and thank you for reading. As per usual we have put a contents section in for your ease of perusal and we hope some of the information is helpful to you and/or your group.
Should you want to include any info in our fortnightly ENews please email direct (not in reply to this) to cavanppn@gmail.com and we will place it into the middle/end of month ENews for you to our over 300 community contacts.
Many thanks and have a lovely weekend and we hope you are all healthy and well,
Daniel and Catherine, the PPN Team.
 
Content
1. Community Enhancement Programme 2020
2. Strategy for the Criminal Justice System Consultations
3. Cavan County Development Plan Consultations
4. COVID Tracker App now available to download
5.Volunteer Ireland Resources on Returning to COVID-19 Safely 
6. Community Action Network- Social Clauses Webinar
7. European Network Against Racism
8. Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme Bursary award
9. Psychological Impact of Torture and Severe Trauma Workshop
10. Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
11. The reopening of the Community Sector
12. Create’s Workshops On Online Creativity
13. Mattress Recycling Day
14. 💧💧Private Wells Grant's 💧💧
 
15. The Moth Art Prize



 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Community Enhancement Programme 2020
Cavan County Council has been awarded funding of €57,025 under the Community Enhancement Programme.
Funding will be aimed at enhancing communities and addressing disadvantage as identified in the Cavan Local Economic and Community Plan.
Eligible activities:
The funding covers capital projects only and should demonstrate added value.   The following provides a non-exhaustive list of capital projects that could receive funding under the programme:
Development/renovation of community centres
Once off maintenance of premises. This does not include regular routine maintenance such as painting or minor repairs.
Community amenities
Development of Youth clubs or facilities
Development of Sports/recreation facilities
Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces
Public realm improvements
Streetscaping
Development of Play/recreation spaces
Energy efficiency type projects
Purchase of Equipment
Adaptions or equipment needed as a result of COVID -19
 
 
Grants:
There are two grants available under the programme:-
Small Scale Capital Grant of €1,000 or less
Capital Grant in excess of €1,000 up to maximum of € 10,000
Application forms and details are available at www.cavancoco.ie or by email from Theresa Tierney, at ttierney@cavancoco.ie
Completed Applications must be submitted by Friday 28th August 2020 via email to ttierney@cavancoco.ie
 
 
 
 
 
2. Strategy for the Criminal Justice System Consultations
 
The Department of Justice and Equality is in the process of hosting online public consultation events to inform the development of the first ever Strategy for the Criminal Justice System.
 
We would like to thank you for sharing this information with your community members and for helping us to hear the views of active members of your community.
 
We’ve had very positive engagement so far and these consultations have provided a wide range of insights and views that will be valuable in developing the strategy.
 
The Department of Justice and Equality is now introducing an online survey on the Strategy for the Criminal Justice System, which is now live on the Department’s website.
 
Please see the link as follows: http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Criminal_Justice_System_Strategy_Public_Consultation .
 
A written submission can also be sent to criminaljusticestrategyconsultation@justice.ie before 12 August 2020.
 
We would be grateful for your assistance in sharing the above information with your local community by circulating this correspondence.
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Cavan County Development Plan Consultations
CAVAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
 
HAVE YOUR SAY!
 
 
Cavan County Council is holding public consultation events throughout the County as part of the Pre-Draft Public Consultation Phase for the preparation of a new County Development Plan, incorporating a new Local Area Plan for Cavan Town and Environs, for the period of 2022-2028.
 
All events will take place from 3pm to 8pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please email your expected date, arrival time, and chosen venue to devplan@cavancoco.ie.
 
 
Consultations will take place on:
 
- Monday, 6th July in Townhall Cavan


 
- Wednesday, 8th July in Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff


 
- Thursday, 9th July in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arvagh


 
- Monday, 13th July in the Bailie Hotel, Bailieborough


 
- Tuesday, 14th July in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell


 
- Thursday 16th July in the Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill
 
 
 
For more information, see: http://www.cavancoco.ie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4. COVID Tracker App now available to download
The HSE has created a free smartphone app to help improve contact tracing for COVID-19. The app will make contact tracing faster and more accurate, reducing the spread of coronavirus. Nearly 500,000 people have already downloaded the app in the first 48 hours. If you use the app, you can:
get an alert if you have been in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19
alert others if you test positive for coronavirus – this will help keep other people safe
track your symptoms and get advice on what to do if you’re sick
get regular updates, and protect yourself and others as we learn to live with COVID-19
 
The app protects your privacy and you keep control of your information. It exchanges secure, anonymous records via Bluetooth when people using it are in close contact with each other. It will never identify you to other app users and you cannot access each other’s information.
 
Find attached a Government information leaflet about the app. The COVID Tracker app is available on www.covidtracker.ie, or in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store now.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.Volunteer Ireland Resources on Returning to COVID-19 Safely 
Volunteer Ireland have released some new resources on returning to volunteering safely. They contain practical advice that should be used as a guide to support volunteer involving organisations to put measures in place that will allow volunteering to resume safely and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Individual organisations can use it to develop their own protocols.
See more at:
https://www.volunteer.ie/about-us/covid-19/covid-19-resources/?_cldee=Y2F2YW5wcG5AZ21haWwuY29t&recipientid=contact-d7ed891826a0ea11a812000d3a233554-1fd911579ca64298bbb5ee3e5a5056b4&esid=cad1466b-34c1-ea11-a812-000d3a233554
 
 
 
 
 
6. Community Action Network- Social Clauses Webinar
Community Action Network will be hosting Social Clauses Webinars this comming Autumn. Social clauses can be used by public bodies like government departments, local authorities and other public bodies in their procurement to address inequality and poverty. Join in these two autumn webinars to learn about how they work and how they link to human rights. Find more about these events and how to register for free here. 
https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/community-action-network-can-30599336410
 
 
 
 
 
7. European Network Against Racism
Lifting Structural Barriers: A Priority in the fight against Racism: European Network Against Racism
In its latest position paper, European Network Against Racism discusses the impact of Covid-19 on ethnic communities in a range of areas, including policing, housing, employment etc. and calls on the EU and Member States to change their approach and focus on structural racism in anti-racism policies. The paper also provides further recommendations for concrete measures to be adopted to respond to the structural inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 crisis. You can read the paper here:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/16e0ec05-6afb-4383-97fe-16359b9c8ca9
 
 
 
 
 
8. Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme Bursary award
2020 marks ten years since the Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme Bursary award was inaugurated. Create are pleased to announce that this year, we will award two AIC Scheme bursary awards.
The first will focus on the theme of Collaborative Arts and Cultural Diversity, and specifically aims to support an artist from a minority ethnic or migrant background. This bursary, offered in partnership with the Irish Refugee Council, closes for applications on the 17th August. 
The second bursary to be offered in 2020 will take as its focus Collaborative Arts and Human Rights. Full details and closing date for this bursary will be published in September.
 
The objective of the Artist in the Community Scheme Bursary Award is to support individual professional artists whose practice centres on collaboration with individuals or groups (non-arts professionals). The AIC Bursary Award 2020: Collaborative Arts and Cultural Diversity, offered in partnership with the Irish Refugee Council, specifically aims to support individual professional artists from a minority ethnic or migrant background working in collaborative socially engaged arts practice.
The purpose of the award is to support and nurture professional arts practice; it is specifically aimed at an artist with a track record of working collaboratively with communities of place or interest. The bursary of €10,000 provides the selected artist with time and resources to carry out research and to reflect on their practice. More particularly, it allows the artist to consider key questions associated with human rights using collaborative methodologies.
The closing date for applications to this bursary is the 17th August 2020. 
 
https://www.create-ireland.ie/projectsubpage/aic-bursary/2020-bursary-collaborative-arts-and-cultural-diversity/
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. Psychological Impact of Torture and Severe Trauma Workshop
You are invited to a four hour training workshop on the Psychological Impact of Torture and Severe Trauma with an organisation called Spirasi. “Spirasi is a humanitarian, intercultural, non-governmental organisation that works with asylum seekers, refugees and other disadvantaged migrant groups, with special concern for survivors of torture. In partnership with others, Spirasi enables access to specialist services to promote the well-being of the human person, and encourages self-reliance and integration into Ireland.”(www.spirasi.ie).
 
The workshop is taking place on Tuesday the 14th of July from 9.30am to 1.30 online via Zoom. The workshop is free of cost. We invite anyone who is interested in taking part to please send an email to ahearns@spirasi.ie the therapy coordinator to reserve your place, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the 14th of July. Thank you.
 
Kind Regards
 
Joanne Mc Cabe
Resettlement Support Worker
 
 
 
 
 
 
10. Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
 The 2020-2021 call for the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme is open.
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme is now seeking in 2020 to encourage local communities, local groups, schools and other interested parties to engage with the Department in relation to the conservation and revitalisation of raised bog and blanket bog Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs) and other peatland areas and promote public engagement and awareness of our natural heritage.
The Scheme will support a diverse range of initiatives with community benefit from events, education programmes, promotions, publications, exhibitions, development of conservation management plans, public amenity and recreational measures, maintenance measures that support the conservation of raised and blanket bogs, monitoring or surveying work to inform peatland restoration/conservation projects, invasive species and fire control measures, anti-littering initiatives to local environmental improvements in the area of the designated bogs and other peatland areas.
The application form and terms and conditions of the Scheme are attached to this email.
I would appreciate if you could please forward this email and attachments to any local community, public body, local groups or individual who may have an interest in this Scheme.
 
All queries on the scheme should be directed to the Peatlands Management Unit at peatlandsmanagement@chg.gov.ie
 
 
 
 
 
11. The reopening of the Community Sector
CavanPPN has consulted with the Department and Pobal on the potential avenues of the reopening of the community sector in light of the continuing Covid19 stages. The below link was formulated and sent to us as a general guide by the Department.  
This is based on existing recommendations from Government. It is intended as a useful resource to help groups make their own decisions on the steps they need to take when preparing for reopening. The guidance does not put in place any new requirements, but instead shows how the information already out there is relevant to the community and voluntary sector. 
While this guidance has been developed to help the sector, considerable emphasis should be placed on personal responsibility and the need for people and organisations to exercise judgement in their activities. This is especially important in the community and voluntary sector, given the varied nature of the activities being undertaken.
 
For details please see the below link:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/fd1c9-guidance-for-reopening-community-sector/
 
 
 
 
12. Create’s Workshops On Online Creativity
 
As part of Create’s Library and Archive of Collaborative Arts, we are delighted to host a series of workshops on online publishing and ‘zine making, with Chicago based artist Marc Fischer. The Library & Archive of Collaborative Arts, curated by artist and curator Megs Morley, is a unique resource for artists, community workers, arts, civil society and NGO organisations and anyone with an interest in and passion for collaborative practice and the potential of art to effect social change.
 
QuaranZine
In this workshop series, we’ll strip ‘zine making down to the bare essentials and discuss the design, production and distribution of one-page ‘zines. Marc Fischer of the project Public Collectors, the group Temporary Services and the publishing imprint Half Letter Press will discuss the one-page ‘zine QUARANZINE that he has published nearly every day for the last three months. He’ll open the workshop with a discussion of his publishing history spanning more than thirty years before looking at the work of participants in the second and third sessions.  Feedback will be provided over email and in group discussions on Zoom. No supplies are urgently needed beyond paper and a pen or pencil, but access to a copier, printer, camera, and basic office supplies would be beneficial. Suitable for all ages and levels of experience. Zine publications can and should include a wide range of content from writing and drawing to comics, photos, interviews, and more.
 
The workshops will take place on the 24th and 31st July and the 7th August. Applications to participate are due by the 12th July 2020 at 5pm – email vance[at]create-ireland.ie with “Workshop with Marc Fischer” in the subject line with your CV, a brief letter of introduction and links to any creative work that might help Marc get to know what you’ve worked on already. Participants will require access to internet and availability on all three of the above dates. There will be a charge of €20 for participation in this series of workshops.
 
 
https://www.create-ireland.ie/activity/quaranzine/
 
 
 
 
13. Mattress Recycling Day
As part of the Anti-Dumping Initiative 2020, Cavan County Council will host a Mattress Recycling Day at Corranure Civic Amenity, Cootehill Rd, Cavan on Saturday, 18th July from 8am to 12.30pm. A maximum of 4 mattresses per customer may be recycled. €5 per car/van/trailer. Clean, dry, household mattresses only.
 
 
 
 
14. 💧💧Private Wells Grant's 💧💧
Approximately 11% of Irish people get their water from private water supplies.
Grants are available under the Rural Water Programme for the carrying out of improvement works to a private water supply (this means a water supply providing water intended for human consumption and domestic purposes that serves only one house). The relevant Regulations are Housing (Private Water Supply Financial Assistance) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 192 of 2020).
The key features of the scheme are:
💧The grant payable for rehabilitation works is 85% of approved costs subject to a maximum of 3,000 euro.
💧The grant payable for the provision of a new well is 85% of approved costs subject to a maximum of 5,000 euro, where the housing authority agrees that this is the most appropriate solution.
💧In recognising the role of the grant in improving water quality, the water quality treatment element (typically filtration and Ultra Violet treatment) qualifies for 100% funding up to a maximum of 1,000 euro. This can be claimed on its own or in addition to either the grant for rehabilitation works or the grant for a new well.
The minimum grant threshold is 750 euro.
The scheme will be administered by housing authorities on behalf of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.
For more information👇
https://www.housing.gov.ie
Private wells
 
 
 
15. The Moth Art Prize
‘I am very honoured to receive The Moth Art Prize. It feels pretty rare to be acknowledged for what I can paint, rather than what statement I can write. The Moth Art Prize is very much an artist’s art prize.’ Geraldine Swayne (2019 winner) 
 
 
ABOUT THE PRIZE

The Moth Art Prize is awarded annually by The Moth magazine to a body of figurative or representational artwork. It is open to anyone (over 16) from anywhere in the world. The Prize consists of €1,000 plus a two-week stay at The Moth Retreat in rural Ireland.
 
 
PREVIOUS WINNERS

‘I’m over the moon about winning The Moth Art Prize. The Moth has always been brilliantly curated, with exquisite artwork and thoughtful writing throughout. And a couple of weeks in the countryside is exactly what my artist soul needs.’ Gregory Mortenson



‘I am so grateful to the folks at The Moth for awarding me this prize. I think getting out of New York for a bit will be healthy. It will be an amazing and much-needed time to regroup, reflect on my work and tinker with some new ideas.’ Bradley Wood

‘A lot of credit should go to The Moth, always wonderfully idiosyncratic and beautifully designed, for launching the prize and responding to figurative painting, largely ignored by the contemporary art scene. We have nothing like it in the UK.’ David Piddock 

You can read more about past winners here.
   



THE JUDGING PROCESS



The prize is judged by the publishers of The Moth, Rebecca O’Connor and Will Govan, alongside their colleague Helen Sharp. They are looking for two-dimensional portraiture, figurative or other representational work of any size – work that ‘takes courage’ and is in tune with the aesthetic of The Moth, contemporary but timeless. 

Work should be submitted for consideration in the form of good quality digital images suitable for print to mothartprize@themothmagazine.com.


HOW TO ENTER THE MOTH ART PRIZE

To enter, please submit a portfolio of images of 5–10 2D artworks – to include figurative or representational paintings, drawings (including mixed media) and original prints – to mothartprize@themothmagazine.com.

The following details should be included: your name, telephone number, number of images included and method of payment. 

You can also submit your entry (along with an entry form) by post to: The Moth, Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland 

Images cannot be returned. Please read the rules before you submit your work. 

Entry fee is €20 per portfolio.

Payment should be made via PayPal to mothartprize@themothmagazine.com. Or you can send a cheque (euro/sterling/dollars) to ‘The Moth Magazine Ltd’ to the above address

The Prize will be judged anonymously by the publishers of The Moth.

Closing date 31 August 2020
 
 

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COVID19 ENEWS (please see our Covid19 Tab for more)

COMMUNITY ENEWS MARCH 25th 
1. LOCAL FOOD CLOUDS
2. COMMUNITY SUPPORT MAPPING
3. LOCAL VOLUNTEERING INFO




1. LOCAL FOOD CLOUDS
Some of our great agencies are bringing valuable and much needed service to our localities. If in the Belturbet area please note and share the below update.
More locations to follow. CavanPPN will be putting ALL listings on our website as they come in. Here are some so far:  

 
KILNALECK First day of Kilnaleck Food Centre is Thursday March 26th, please spread the word ♥️♥️  
More info in the poster below

BELTURBET will also have a Food cloud this Friday 27th 12-1
See poster below for more information.

BALLINAGH The Ballinagh Food Centre was very busy this week so thank you to our local volunteers for helping us, out not to mention our local An Garda Siochana and Civil Defence at hand for deliveries to peoples' homes. The Ballinagh Food Centre will be open again next Tuesday 31st at 2:30pm. T Contact 087 2700626 or info@ccld.ie for more information. Stay Safe Everyone




2. COMMUNITY CALL FOR COVID19 INFO
WE NEED TO MAP ALL OUR COUNTY SUPPORTS
CavanPPN is the statutory communication and representation network for community groups in the county (each area has one) and we are seeking any and all info from you about groups providing local support during this Covid19 crisis. Please send to us at cavanppn@gmail.com for compiling and sending out to our registered community groups and on our website of www.cavancommunity.ie and sharing with out partners and public.
Many Thanks & Keep Safe
 




 


3 Notice Regarding Local SupportsCOVID-19: Community SupportsThe COVID-19 outbreak is a challenge for individuals and communities across Ireland. In these exceptional circumstances, all community members have a role to play in helping those who need extra support.
Published on: 24 Mar 2020 on www.cavancoco.ie 
How can I volunteer?If you are well enough to volunteer, there are two main ways in which you can do so:
 
1. Contact Cavan Volunteer Centre by phone on 049-4331957, through the website at https://volunteercavan.ie/ or register on the national volunteering database – I-VOL - which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
2. By volunteering informally in your own community – for example by helping those in an at-risk category with their shopping or by collecting their prescriptions etc.
 
For more information, see your local authority website above.
 
Sensible VolunteeringSome tips for sensible volunteering include:

• Only volunteer if you are well enough to do so
• Do not volunteer if you have travelled outside Ireland in the last 14 days
• Always follow the HSE guidelines for hand washing, sneezing/coughing and practice social distancing

Advice for people receiving assistanceDO

• Follow the latest HSE guidance on hand washing, sneezing/coughing and social distancing.
• Clean any object that volunteers or others deliver to your home, if possible.

DON’T

• Hug or shake hands with people who are visiting you.
• Share objects that touch the mouth, such as bottles or cups.
• Answer the door to someone you don’t know unless you feel comfortable doing so. If someone calls to the door from an organisation, ask to see identification. Call the organisation to check their details if you need to.
• Let someone into your house unless you know them or it is absolutely necessary.
• Give cash, your bank details or your credit/debit card to anyone you don’t trust.

March 2020 Community Focus E-News

March Community Focus E-News From CavanPPN
Welcome to our March 2020 edition of Community Focus ENews and a strange March it is indeed. We wish all our readers our very best from CavanPPN and hope that you feel safe, secure and supported during this Covid19 crises.

Obviously, we have some Covid19 items on the agenda in this months post out but also some positive ones like free downloadable colouring books and competitions for you to consider entering.

We are also asking ANY and ALL community groups who are assisting during this time in their areas to let us know how and where and a contact detail so we can widely publish this on our communications network so people can avail of your service if you like. An example of this is found in Item 12 of the newsletter. We will share this with Cavan County Council, Cavan Volunteer Centre and others so our cooperation can be widely felt in our communities across Cavan during this emergency period.

Finally, thanks to all of you for assisting by abiding by guidelines, for looking out for one another and for being kinder and supportive to eachother in this time. Together we will rise above and out of this bad time and become better.
 
1. CAVANPPN YOUTH ‘FROM HOME’ COMPETITION
2. Important Information From Irish Rural Link
3. Virginia Bypass Consultations
4. Self-Sufficiency in West Cavan @thecottagemarketwestcavan 
5. The Moth Writing Competition
6. Free Colouring Books Downloadable From Cultural Institutions
7. Bus Eireann Message Re Covid19
8. A Covid19 Message From Cavan Monaghan Garda Division
9. Minister Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours
10. Covid19 and YOUR Mental Wellbeing
11. CavanPPN Concludes It’s Wellbeing Workshops
12. Cavan Tidy Towns Assistance To Local People
 
 

1. CAVAN YOUTH ‘FROM HOME’ COMPETITION
CavanPPN is running a ‘FROM HOME’ competition to help you support your local businesses in this difficult time.
Children in the County Cavan region are asked to provide an A4 poster or 300 word composition on

‘What Community Means To Me’

The winners of this will receive a certificate and credit/vouchers for a local business of your choice:

1st Prize: 250
2nd Prize: 150
3rd Prize: 100

The competition is open to 4-18 year olds and all submissions with your details must be made prior to Friday April 3rd to cavanppn@gmail.com
To apply for this competition please send an email to cavanppn@gmail.com prior to Wednesday April 1st.
 
 
 

 
2. Important Information From Irish Rural Link:

Protocol for Community Groups and Volunteers in delivering services
The coming weeks and possibly months will be challenging for everyone but can be more difficult for the elderly and vulnerable who live alone. While people and communities are being urged to help out and check in with their elderly neighbours, many voluntary groups across the country have begun to mobilise their members to help out on different initiatives. However, some precaution needs to be taken with regard the safety and welfare of elderly people living
alone and other vulnerable people. IRL have developed a set of guidelines for community groups mobilising volunteers over the coming days/weeks. The set of protocols are available to download here: https://www.irishrurallink.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Protocol-for-Community-Groups-and-Volunteers-in-delivering-services.pdf

Regards
Trish

Patricia Garland
Social Inclusion Manager
HSE
C/O Markievicz House
Barrack Street
Sligo
F91 XC84

Mobile: 087 797 6161

email: patricia.garland@hse.ie
https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/
 
 
 


 
3. Virginia Bypass Consultations
Cavan County Council in conjunction with Meath County Council held a Public Consultation on the 11th & 12th March 2020 in relation to the N3 Virginia Bypass.  Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the deadline for return of feedback in relation to this scheme has been extended to the 17th April 2020.
Further details on www.n3virginiabypass.ie 
 
 
 


 
 
4. Self-Sufficiency in West Cavan @thecottagemarketwestcavan 
 
The Cottage Market West Cavan has developed a 9-part series of workshops on Self-Sufficiency in West Cavan.
 
Our first workshop will be delivered by a couple from County Sligo. Brigit and Ron, who live on €6000 a year. They will help you find creative and practical solutions for a lifestyle for very little money, while causing as little pollution as possible.
 
Tirloch @ThePatch will deliver two Urban Gardening workshops which will see Lizzie Buggies Courtyard transform into a GrowYard of salads and other edibles. We will have Shane Carroll @PropArt applying his carpentry and recycling techniques to fashion whatever containers are needed.
The Local Green Box Cavan and the GrowYard will provide the ingredients for all our cookery demonstrations in our spanking new mobile demo kitchen with Chef Alain Raymond, aka The Hungry Gardener.
 
We also managed to bag food growing expert, Klaus Laitenberger for our September workshop. Klaus Laitenberger is the author of three vegetable gardening books and works as a gardening consultant and gives lectures and talks nationwide on growing food.
 
Add in Energy Saving tips and Minimising Waste and you have a great guide to Self-Sufficiency.
 
We will post about the workshops across all our social sites in the coming weeks. Information and booking options will be available on our website which is due to go live in the next couple of weeks.
 
Supported by CMETB and Cavan County Local Development 
 
 
Kind Regards
Imelda Mullen
Market Co-ordinator  
 
Mobile: 087 7453651
Apply for a Stall: http://thecottagemarket.ie/cottage-markets/ballyconnell/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cottagemarketwestcavan/
 
 
 
 



5. The Moth Writing Competition
‘The answer to the still present threat of a silent spring is for us to sing against the storm.’ Richard Mabey

ABOUT THE PRIZE

The Moth Nature Writing Prize aims to encourage and celebrate the art of nature writing. It will be awarded to an unpublished piece of prose fiction or non-fiction or poetry which best combines exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writer’s relationship with the natural world. 

The prize is open to anyone over the age of sixteen, as long as the work is original and previously unpublished. 

The winning piece will be published in the winter issue of The Moth, and the winner will receive €1,000 and a week-long stay at The Moth Retreat in rural Ireland.


THE JUDGE

Richard Mabey will judge the inaugural prize. For five decades Richard has been a pioneering voice in modern nature writing, consistently exploring new ways of thinking about nature and its relation to our lives. Throughout his work there is a commitment to writing (and to other writers) and to language, which may be ‘our greatest ecological gift’.

‘LOVE Richard Mabey’s books’ Margaret Atwood

‘Someone who not just sees beauty in nature but understands and enhances it’ Guardian


HOW TO ENTER

The Moth Nature Writing Prize is open to anyone over 16, as long as the work is original and previously unpublished. There is a 4,000 maximum word limit. The entry fee is €15 per entry and you can enter as many pieces as you like.

You can enter online or send your entry along with a cheque or postal order made payable to ‘The Moth Magazine Ltd.’ with an entry form or a cover letter with your name and contact details and the title of your piece attached to: The Moth, Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland H14 K768. 

Please read the rules before you enter. 

The Prize closes 15 September 2020.

The winning entry will appear in the winter issue of The Moth. 

Call 00 353 87 2657251 or email enquiries@themothmagazine.com for more details
 
 
 



 
6. Free Colouring Books Downloadable From Cultural Institutions
From February 7, 2020, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions around the world are sharing free coloring sheets and books based on materials in their collections. Please download, print, and share your favorites!
See http://library.nyam.org/colorourcollections/ for a selection
 
 




7. Bus Eireann Message Re Covid19
From Bus Eireann:
COVID-19: Let's all play our part
Dear Customer,
Covid-19 has already had a substantial impact on our daily lives. With the situation still evolving, I'd like to share what we at Bus Éireann are doing to support you, as well as all of our customers, our staff and community.

We will continue to follow the HSE health advice and guidance and implement the national strategy as it is advised, liaising with the Departments of Health, Transport, Education, and with the National Transport Authority, as necessary.
 
The safety of our staff, our customers and the wider public is paramount. We will continue to monitor and assess all risks in order to react and implement any changes necessary.
 
As announced by An Taoiseach, while services to our schools have been suspended under the School Transport Scheme until the 29th of March, public transport services will continue to operate as normal.
 
As a national provider of public transport, we are committed to providing the best possible service to the State. We will continue to serve our communities, hospitals and healthcare facilities to the best of our ability in the coming weeks and months. The Chief Medical Officer has advised that public transport does not constitute a mass gathering, however customers are asked to take full consideration of public health guidelines in relation to social distancing when boarding our fleet and waiting in our stations.
 
In terms of hygiene, we are acting on all of the advice given by Government and health authorities to ensure hygiene on our buses, coaches and at our facilities is maintained in line with the advice and guidance as provided by the HSE.
 
It is through the dedication and commitment of our loyal front line staff that we have been able to ensure that all Bus Éireann services are running as scheduled. We will, of course, keep you updated as the situation develops.
 
We ask all of our passengers to please follow the guidelines set out by the HSE and the Department of Health in relation to respiratory etiquette, hand hygiene and social distancing if using, or considering to use, public transport.
 
For a period of time, we are requesting customers not to use the front seats on either side of our long distance coaches, where these seats are directly behind the driver.
We also ask that, where possible you observe the social distance guidelines with our drivers and we encourage you therefore to purchase your ticket through our Ticket Vending Machines, use your TFI Leap Card, or buy online at www.buseireann.ie or www.expressway.ie
 
In the meantime, thank you for your continued support and, most especially, for your respect for our front line team as they continue to support you and our local communities.
Stephen Kent
Chief Executive Officer
Bus Éireann
 
 



 
 
8. A Covid19 Message From Cavan Monaghan Garda Division
The Gardai all over the Cavan Monaghan Garda Division wish to advise our communities out there of the following:
In these challenging times if you have a concern for yourself, a family member, neighbour or a vulnerable person living alone please don't hesitate to contact us.
We are always willing and able to help in whatever way we can.
It is best to contact us by telephone to adhere to social distancing advice and not to be calling into the stations. Remember everybody this too shall pass and better days lie ahead. Our strong community spirit and willingness to help each other will prevail.
Here are a few of our telephone numbers that will assist if you need us for anything:
Monaghan Garda Station 047 77240.
Cavan Garda Station 049 4368800.
Bailieboro Garda Station 042 9694570
Carrickmacross Garda Station 042 9690190.
 
 
 
 



 
9. Minister Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours
Mr. Michael Ring, TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has emphasised the important role of communities in supporting their vulnerable neighbours over the coming weeks.
The mobilisation of local community & voluntary groups and the engagement of volunteers at local level can play a crucial part in ensuring that vulnerable people living in the community can continue to have their needs met in the event that their usual sources of support become unavailable.
Minister Ring said:
“The COVID-19 outbreak presents a challenge for individuals and communities across Ireland. In these exceptional circumstances, all community members have a role to play in helping those who may require additional support.
“Basic needs such as doing the weekly shopping, ensuring the house is warm and clean and keeping in regular contact by phone are among the tasks that local volunteers can carry out to enable vulnerable people to continue to live their daily lives safely in the community.
“My Department is putting arrangements in place to support communities in helping vulnerable neighbours in their communities over the coming weeks. The supports provided by my Department will play a vital role in the overall Government response to the current situation.
“I note from social media in recent days the numerous offers of help from people within our communities to assist more vulnerable people. I very much welcome this, and we are working to coordinate and support these efforts. At the same time, I would strongly advise communities and volunteers to follow the most recent advices from the HSE and ensure that this is the message being delivered across our community network.
“My Department is leading efforts across Government to encourage and facilitate community engagement in response to the needs of vulnerable people – such as older people or people with disabilities – who are living independently in the community.
“Stakeholders in the community and voluntary sector with whom my officials are engaging include Alone, Age Friendly Network, Volunteer Ireland, Pobal, The Wheel, the ILDN, Irish Rural Link and many more.
“At the core of this is the continued provision of support to the most vulnerable members of our communities, and what we can do to help them.
“The Department is also working with Volunteer Ireland and the 22 Volunteer Centres around the country to enable them to match people who wish to volunteer with priority tasks, as identified by local statutory and voluntary service providers.
“While a whole of Government coordinated approach is the backbone to planning for and managing the effects of this emergency, solutions are ultimately implemented at a community level. My Department is working on a number of specific actions in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to support communities in their efforts.”
ENDS
 
 
 




 
10. Covid19 and YOUR Mental Wellbeing
During this worrying time for our bodily health, our mental health can also be tested. Minding our mind is vital to weathering the storm of any crisis.
Here and linked below are handy tips from The HSE.
Infectious disease outbreaks like coronavirus (COVID-19), can be worrying. This can affect your mental health. But there are many things you can do to mind your mental health during times like this.

How your mental health might be affected
The spread of coronavirus is a new and challenging event. Some people might find it more worrying than others. Try to remember that medical, scientific and public health experts are working hard to contain the virus.
Most people’s lives will change in some way over a period of days, weeks or months. But in time, it will pass.


See lots of great advice and links at the following page:
https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/minding-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html?fbclid=IwAR203OTs89m09KWmVcg5tSt27S18T2hIkYM4Gw79WKtRNd-gJTPeBDu-Qf8



 
11. CavanPPN Concludes It’s Wellbeing Workshops
 
CavanPPN has finished the Wellbeing Workshops in each of the Municipal Districts of County Cavan and the findings are on our website for viewing (link below).
 
The rest of this month of March will act as a consultation phase to invite and welcome any comments in regard to these findings. In early April we will publish the final Wellbeing Statement for County Cavan.
 
The tab 'Wellbeing Statement' has dropdown tabs for your own districts Wellbeing Statements. Please feel free to have a look and email us or comment here what you think.
www.cavancommunity.ie
 
Preview of some Statements:

"Our homes have shrunk to the houses we live in. Through active engagement, empowerment and supported strategies we want to take back our sense of belonging in our communities and expand our sense of ‘home’ to the streets and localities within which we live and will once again call ‘our own’.- Bailieborough/Cootehill on Social and Community Development
 
"We Want To Live In A Place Of Harmonious Co-Existence With Our Environment, Where Our Future Generations Can Take Pride In Nature And Appreciate The Real Change We Make Locally To Help The World Globally".- Cavan/Belturbet on Environment and Sustainability.
 
"New and Old Irishness can come together and strengthen our identity as a people to create communities of care and a culture that is both dynamic and beautiful where people feel truly like they belong." - Ballyjamesduff on Values, Culture and Meaning.
 
 




12. Cavan Tidy Towns Assistance To Local People
Cavan Tidy Towns would like to appeal to any elderly or vulnerable members of our Cavan Town community, who may need help or assistance during this period of uncertainty around the covid-19 breakout.
We have a number of volunteers on standby who can deliver shopping, deliver fuel supplies etc or any other reasonable requests that can be done maintening a social distance.
Please contact

Glenlara / Swellan:
Tony 086 3637998

Tullacmongan:
Paul 086 1252739

Drumalee:
Martin 086 8229874

Ashbrook / Ballinagh Road:
Jacinta 086 1056223

Kilmore / Farnham Estate:
Ciaran 086 2524331

Rocklands / Cootehill Rd
Sara 083 8271415

Cavan Town:
Hugh 083 1240257
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Kind Regards,
Cavan Tidy Towns
Ps. Please feel free to pass this message on verbally to members of our community that may not be on social media.

TEMPORARY LOCAL ZUMBA CLASSES ONLINE IN CAVAN

Local Zumba Instructor Aisha Khan has offered online Zumba classes to assist those who want to keep active from their homes during the Covid19 crisis. 
Zumba is a fun, energetic and universal way to keep fit and active and should be used as a way not only to uplift the body but the spirit too.

"Hi guys , due to current situation we all know all that gyms and fitness classes are closed. we can not say when we will reopen. Most people know being a zumba instructor is my full time job, which means like many small business I will be out of work until we are over this outbreak. I, like many other instructors have decided to do online classes. Others are charging for their classes and continuing from home .. being in the same boat as many of you who unfortunately like myself cannot go back to their work and have lost their income , I have decided to offer as many free classes as I can.....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3668452726529773/
​or check out ZUMBA BY AISHA on facebook at the handle @aishakhanMcarren  


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COVID19 POSTERS IN 10 LANGUAGES

The HSE have made available posters downloadable in 10 languages on their website in regard to Covid19. These are available in:
Chinese, French, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish.
Check out the link for these:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/

Minister Ring urges communities to rally round and support their vulnerable neighbours
Mr. Michael Ring, TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has emphasised the important role of communities in supporting their vulnerable neighbours over the coming weeks.
The mobilisation of local community & voluntary groups and the engagement of volunteers at local level can play a crucial part in ensuring that vulnerable people living in the community can continue to have their needs met in the event that their usual sources of support become unavailable.  


Minister Ring said:
 “The COVID-19 outbreak presents a challenge for individuals and communities across Ireland. In these exceptional circumstances, all community members have a role to play in helping those who may require additional support.


“Basic needs such as doing the weekly shopping, ensuring the house is warm and clean and keeping in regular contact by phone are among the tasks that local volunteers can carry out to enable vulnerable people to continue to live their daily lives safely in the community.
“My Department is putting arrangements in place to support communities in helping vulnerable neighbours in their communities over the coming weeks. The supports provided by my Department will play a vital role in the overall Government response to the current situation.
“I note from social media in recent days the numerous offers of help from people within our communities to assist more vulnerable people. I very much welcome this, and we are working to coordinate and support these efforts.  At the same time, I would strongly advise communities and volunteers to follow the most recent advices from the HSE and ensure that this is the message being delivered across our community network.


“My Department is leading efforts across Government to encourage and facilitate community engagement in response to the needs of vulnerable people – such as older people or people with disabilities – who are living independently in the community.  
“Stakeholders in the community and voluntary sector with whom my officials are engaging include Alone, Age Friendly Network, Volunteer Ireland, Pobal, The Wheel, the ILDN, Irish Rural Link and many more.


“At the core of this is the continued provision of support to the most vulnerable members of our communities, and what we can do to help them.
“The Department is also working with Volunteer Ireland and the 22 Volunteer Centres around the country to enable them to match people who wish to volunteer with priority tasks, as identified by local statutory and voluntary service providers.   


 “While a whole of Government coordinated approach is the backbone to planning for and managing the effects of this emergency, solutions are ultimately implemented at a community level. My Department is working on a number of specific actions in partnership with the community and voluntary sector to support communities in their efforts.”

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ENDS
Contact:
Daniel Rowan
Special Adviser to Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development
087 6177320
 
Contact:
The Department of Rural and Community Development Press Office
076-1006843 / 087-1734633
Press.office@drcd.gov.ie
 
Notes to editors: 
As part of the Government’s response to Covid-19, the Department of Rural and Community Development is chairing an Advisory Group on the Community Response.  The Chair of the Advisory Group will report to the NPHET Subgroup on Vulnerable People which is tasked with providing oversight and assurance with regard to the specific preparedness, measures and actions that need to be taken to protect vulnerable groups and individuals in society.
The overarching purpose of the Advisory Group is to encourage and facilitate community engagement in response to the needs of vulnerable people – such as older people or people with disabilities - living in the community.
The Advisory Group will assist the Department of Rural & Community Development to -

1. Identify particular geographic areas and/or client groups where additional community supports may be required
2. Define the nature of the supports that could be provided by community volunteers who are not professionally qualified
3. Identify measures to encourage members of the community to consider the needs of vulnerable people in their locality and to take appropriate action
4. Identify measures to facilitate people in communities who wish to volunteer: including linking with existing statutory and voluntary service providers, training, co-ordination, management etc.  
5. Advise on appropriate communications generally and with relevant groups/stakeholders
6. Advise on proposals to be advanced for consideration of the NPHET Sub-Group on Vulnerable People

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Cavan Public Participation Network COVID19 Policy
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Due to the remarkable circumstances surrounding the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic, CavanPPN has outlined the following measures in regard to its organisations:
 
In the  identified period all staff are required either to work from home or to deploy 'staggered rotas' to minimize one-to-one contact with one another in-office. The Resource Worker will arrange such with the Support Worker.

All volunteers and Tus Workers are required not to engage with the premises as this would entail point-to-point contact between 13 potential vectors of cross-infection. Therefore, unless otherwise arranged in a solitary fashion-due to the size of the studio-all radio activities will cease. 
 
All representatives of CavanPPN should engage  and comply with governmental guidelines in regard to their representative responsibilities and practice the highest standard of protocol in regard to hygiene and safety. 
 
Although the office may be physically closed it may be manned so ringing the Resource Worker on 086 351 2308 or email to cavanppn@gmail.com will assist in any queries etc you may have for CavanPPN or Cavan Online Radio.
 
Finally, please do follow any and all measures for your safety and the safety of those you come into contact with. Also, we appeal to everyone in the spirit of community engagement to look out for vulnerable persons in our localities and ensure we pull together (though socially distanced) in this unprecedented time.
 
Kind Regards
 
 
D. Downey
CavanPPN Resource Worker

Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support

Message from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support
Dear Member Groups,
 
We’ve been asked by the Department of Community and Rural Development to help them make sure that all our groups receive certain information notices from them during this current COVID-19 outbreak. Please find below an email with some important information.
Dear Stakeholder


As part of the national response to Covid-19, the Department of Health, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the HSE are working closely to support stakeholders and community groups. We will be in regular contact with you to support you and the communities you represent over the weeks ahead.


Today we are writing to you in the first instance to ask for your help in sharing important information in relation to COVID-19.


Below is information on the Government announcement today, the partner pack in development and key social media accounts.
 
Yesterday's Government Announcement:
Yesterday the Government announced additional measures to protect citizens by delaying the spread of COVID-19.


The general public is asked to follow this advice and keep informed of this ongoing outbreak. Details of these updated measures can be found here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ea1c30-updated-measures-in-response-to-covid-19-coronavirus/

Partner Pack:
We are currently developing online partner packs with materials for your organisation to use in your own communications and across your network.
We will forward the link to this new material very soon.
 
The partner pack will contain:
·         The most up to date posters for COVID-19
·         Videos that you can share and display


In the meantime, you can find information at:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html
https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/
 
We are also working on content for a variety of needs, and we will include new content in the online partner pack as materials are developed.

Social Media Accounts:
If your organisation is not already doing so, please follow the following sources on twitter and re-tweet messages relating to COVID-19:

@HSELive
@hpscireland
@roinnslainte
@CMOireland

Our collective efforts are critical, we need to do this together, as one community. We will be asking everyone to play their part, to help each other and we're here to help you.


This phase requires a community effort, every citizen acting responsibly in order to protect our vulnerable and elderly members of society.
 
Thank you in advance for your support at this important time.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support
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Email Disclaimer and; Legal Notice: http://health.gov.ie/email-disclaimer/
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COVID19 CAVAPPN PUBLIC NOTICE

Please note that several community events shall be postponed during this current period due to Coronavirus Covid19. We apologies for the inconvenience and will be staggering working hours or working remotely to keep people informed of community news etc.
Postponed events include:
Climate Change Training Fri March 19th
GDPR Training Fri March 13th
Cavan Volunteer Centre Launch Fri March 27th
Social Inclusion Reps Meeting Fri March 20th
We will update you as news comes in. In the meantime we have pasted below information regarding the procedures and advice:
The following measures will come into effect from 6pm today until 29 March:
Schools colleges and childcare facilities will close from tomorrow.
Teaching will be done online or remotely.
State-run "cultural institutions" will close.
Indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people and outdoor mass gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled.
People arriving at airports and ports will be fully informed and should self isolate if they develop symptoms.
If possible work remotely or stagger working times and break times.
Outside of work, social interaction should be reduced as much as possible.
Shops should remain open and public transport will continue to operate.
Public and businesses urged to take a sensible and level headed approach.
Mr Varadkar said the public and businesses need to take a sensible approach.
https://www.rte.ie/n…/2020/0312/1121769-coronavirus-tracker/

Unscheduled Community E-News

Welcome to an Unscheduled edition of Cavan Community Notes E-News from CavanPPN. We will be sending our regular one out later in February but there were a number of events occurring earlier that required sending so apologies for two in one month.
As usual, we have included a list of contents below for you to see what’s relevant to you and should you need to have materials highlighted then please email DIRECT to cavanppn@gmail.com
 
Many Thanks
 
 
CONTENTS
 
1. Abbeylands Cavan Town Consultations
2. KILLESHANDRA ARTS
3. SPORTS PARTNERSHIP ACTIVE AGE
4. FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
5. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND
6. BASIC LIFE SAVING COURSE
7. PROPERTY MARKING
8. CAVAN CALLING GRANT
8. FREE PEACE PLUS WEBINAR
 
 
 
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. ABBEYLANDS Cavan Town
 
Public Consultation Evening
 
 
Cavan County Council is commencing the preparation of a Masterplan for the Abbeylands area that includes Main Street, Bridge Street, Abbey Street, Farnham Street, Market Square, Townhall Street and all lands to the rear.
 
The purpose of the Masterplan is to identify and prioritise a scheme of works to redevelop and rejuvenate this historic area in the town centre.
 
The Masterplan is at an early stage and an important part of the plan preparation is engagement with the local community and property owners/tenants.
 
Cavan County Council is holding a public consultation evening on the Abbeylands Masterplan Project in the Town Hall, Town Hall Street, Cavan Town, on the evening of the 5th February 2020, from 6pm to 8pm.
 
Everyone is welcome to attend.
 
Should you require any information, please contact plan@cavancoco.ie (using the subject line “Abbeylands Masterplan”.
 
Brendan Jennings
Director of Services
Cavan County Council
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. KILLESHANDRA ARTS
Exciting community arts project taking place in Focus FRC Killeshandra
(see 3 attached docs)
 
 
 
 
3. SPORTS PARTNERSHIP ACTIVE AGE

Dean here from Cavan Sports Partnership, just emailing you regarding our upcoming Active Adult 50+ programmes that we have starting in February throughout the county.  We have a wide range of activities, including Aqua Aerobics, Pickleball, Social Dancing, Yoga and Walking Football programmes, which are being hosted by local communities and open for all to join.
 
 
 
 
 
 

• Note very limited places left available on Aqua Class in Bailieborough, Cavan Class is Full!!

 
I have attached a poster listing the full details of the activities – Please Note,all programmes are pre-registration only,so if interested please contact local person as per poster to book your place
 
 
 
 
 
4. FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
 
The countdown is on! There's just 2 weeks left to enter our Solar Schools competition!
We know young people want climate action and this competition is an excellent opportunity for young people and communities to participate in renewable energy generation. Schools are the ideal place for valuable community-based education to occur. It will play an important role in encouraging communities to take the first step on their sustainable energy journey.
We think every school should be a Solar School but unfortunately, it’s really difficult to make this happen, but we have big plans to break down the barriers!!
Our two key demands for government:
1.     Allow microgenerators (e.g. homes or community-owned solar panels) to sell their excess power - right now they are feeding it back to the grid for free!
2.     Extend planning exemptions for solar panels to include schools. Schools still have to apply for planning permission for even one solar panel! This is a huge additional cost.
Last year we helped 5 schools go solar. This year we're helping a bunch more schools, with Primary and Secondary school winners in every region!

Solar schools are showcasing the potential of community-owned solar power and pushing for a cleaner energy future for all. Apply now to join the solar revolution.
To win this great prize and be part of the energy transition all schools need to do is come up with an idea for a local climate action project, and tell us about it in a short video.
Deadline to enter the Solar Schools competition is February 14th 2020.
 
Check out our lovely Solar Schools promotion in the window of Patagonia, Dublin. Do you have a commercial window or wall that could display our solar schools competition?  Get in touch and we'll arrange for a sticker to be placed in your window!
Check out www.foe.ie for more
 
 
 
 
 
 
5. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND
 
Applications are open for the Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020, which may be of interest to your organizations.
 
http://www.socialinnovation.ie/sedfund2020/
 
Applications are open from Thursday 16 January until Friday 6 March 2020 at 5 pm. At this point, applicants are invited to complete a short application form. Based on this initial form, Social Innovation Fund Ireland will identify a shortlist of applicants who have met the required criteria.
 
 
 
 
 
 
6. BASIC LIFE SAVING COURSE

Basic Life Support
Training Courses
A group of volunteers from the Health Service are running a number of Basic Life Support training courses for the Cavan Monaghan area.
 
Saturday 22nd February 2020
Cavan Town
Training Course Time:    10.00am to 12.30pm
 

The training in Cavan town will take place in the Council Chamber, Courthouse, Cavan.
There is no fee for this course but places must be booked in advance.
To book your place email Linda at linda.ratcliffe@hse.ie or Phone 049 4376401
This is a (Voluntary) hospital outreach initiative for the local communities and nonmedical professionals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. PROPERTY MARKING
 
Property Marking Initiative
 
Cavan County Council has purchased a Property Marking Machine, which can punch your EIRCODE or other identifying information onto household or farm property.



 
Property marking is promoted by Cavan Joint Policing Committee as a way of deterring theft.  It has proven to be effective in other communities.  Including identifying information on property also supports An Garda Siochana to reunite lost or stolen items with their owners.
 
The property marking machine will be available on loan to local community groups free of charge.  It marks a wide variety of material such as wood, leather, plastic, carbon fibre and metal. Items such as garden tools, machinery, lawnmowers, saddles, bicycles and laptops can be imprinted with identifying information. The machine cannot be used on glass so some makes of phones which have glass cases cannot be marked as they may shatter.
 
Community groups interested in organising property marking events in their local areas can borrow the equipment.
 
If you are interested in organising a property marking event,
contact the Community & Enterprise Section of Cavan County Council to book the machine for the date of your event.
049 437 8586 or e-mail gboyle@cavancoco.ie
 
 
 
 
 
8. CAVAN CALLING GRANT
 
Funding is available for local communities to organise events in their local areas to coincide with the Cavan Calling homecoming celebration. Applications close on 28th February
 
Events can be centred round food, sport, the environment or health and culture. Events funded under this scheme must take place between June and September 2020.  
‘Cavan Calling’, is a homecoming celebration for Cavan’s Diaspora, which takes place from 20th to 23rd August 2020. This weekend is an exciting opportunity for Cavan people, those with ancestors from the Breffni County, or those with an affinity for Cavan, to come home for a vibrant celebration of Cavan, its people, its Diaspora, its culture, heritage, music and landscape. An exciting and engaging programme of events is planned, with concerts, fireworks display, street performance, military show, theatre, exhibitions, talks and much more.
The success of this initiative lies in having local communities coming together to plan events that will work best for their area and reach their Diaspora community across the world.  This celebration involves everyone from Cavan and beyond. Events will be very much driven by communities as they know their Diaspora best.
This initiative is a chance for people to reach out and rekindle the relationships with the Diaspora and their relations and friends who have a connection to Cavan and invite them home to Cavan.
 

• Applications are welcome from community and voluntary groups and other organisations within County Cavan.
• Funding will generally be provided in the range of €750 - €1,500 per event.  However, events which can clearly demonstrate that they will attract a significant number of overseas visitors, may be awarded funding in excess of €1,500 up to a maximum of €5,000.
• Organisers are encouraged to look within their community to see what resources /talents are available to help bring the whole community together to reach their Diaspora.
• Events must take place in the time period June 2020 to September 2020
• Applicants are requested to promote the ‘Cavan Calling’ Programme of Events that are taking place from the 20th -23rd August through their promotional material.
• Guidelines and applications forms are available from the Community and Enterprise Section, Cavan County Council Cavan or by emailing: ttierney@cavancoco.ie, or from the links below.

 
 
 
 
See www.cavancoco.ie for more information
 
 
8. FREE PEACE PLUS WEBINAR
 
FREE WEBINAR! PEACE PLUS is the new cross-border EU funding programme, covering the period of 2021 - 2027. It will replace the current programme, PEACE IV, as well as the INTERREG VA programme. On the morning of Friday, 21 February, The Wheel will be hosting a one-hour webinar which will provide you with a gentle, but thorough introduction to the PEACE PLUS programme. This will also be an important opportunity for you to ask your questions, raise your concerns and clarify how PEACE PLUS will impact on the work that you do. Declan McGarrigle, Programme Manager at the Special EU Programmes Body, will be on hand to outline the key issues, funding themes and delivery options currently contained in the programme draft document. Register here today
 
 
 
Deirdre Finlay
European Programmes Manager
I work 9am-5.30pm Mon-Tue and 9am-12.30pm Wed - Fri
 
The Wheel | 48 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, D02 T883 (entrance on Parliament Row)
T: (01) 454 8727 | E: deirdref@wheel.ie|W: www.wheel.ie
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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND

DID YOU KNOW THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND IS NOW OPEN:


HOW CAN YOU APPLY TO THE FUND
Stage 1: Applications open from 16 January to 6 March 2020

Applications are open from Thursday 16 January until Friday 6 March 2020 at 5 pm. At this point, applicants are invited to complete a short application form. Based on this initial form, Social Innovation Fund Ireland will identify a shortlist of applicants who have met the required criteria.

Stage 2: Selected applicants invited to submit second stage application by 31 March 2020

Selected applicants will be invited to complete a more detailed application form. The deadline for receipt of applications for this second stage is Tuesday 31 March 2020.

Following the stage 2 application, shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.

Interviews

Finalists will be invited for an interview which will take place between Monday 27 April and Wednesday 6 May 2020.

Click below for more:

http://www.socialinnovation.ie/sedfund2020/

Community Focus January 2020 (13.1.20)

Dear Community Members,
 
Please see below our mid-month edition of Community Focus from CavanPPN. We have included a contents section to peruse what you want of this edition and ask that if you have any material for our next edition to send it direct (not in reply to this) to cavanppn@gmail.com
 
Many Thanks
 
CavanPPN
 
 
Contents
 
1. Social Enterprise Grants
2. Rural Broadband Services
3. Volunteer Strategy
4. Funding for Men’s and Women’s Sheds
5. Stress Control Courses
6. Suicide Awareness Courses
7. Cavan Peace Plus Event Thurs Jan 16th
8. Joint Policing Committee Seeks Community Representation
9. Breffni Integrated CLG Seeks Community Representation
10. New Cavan Sports Campus
11. Cavan Arts Awards
12. Water Conservation Grant Final Call
 
 
 
 
1. Minister Ring allocates a further €1 million in small capital grants to Social Enterprises
 
107 Social Enterprises to benefit from the extra funding
 
 
Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (14 January 2020) announced the allocation of a further €1 million in funding for social enterprises under the pilot Small Capital Grants Scheme for Social Enterprises.  The scheme is funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund.
 
Making the announcement, Minister Ring said:
“Last year, I announced a small Capital Grants Scheme to help social enterprises to improve their service delivery by enabling them to make small equipment purchases, or to carry out refurbishments to their premises.  I allocated €1 million to 124 social enterprises under the scheme in December. 
 
The scheme was heavily over-subscribed, but such was the interest in the scheme, I am now allocating a further €1 million in small capital grants to another 107 social enterprises, based on the original applications. 
 
The Minister continued:
“Social Enterprises are providing valuable services and supports in communities across Ireland.  Like other businesses, social enterprises pursue their objectives by trading in goods and services on an ongoing basis. However, any surpluses generated by social enterprises are re-invested into achieving the core social objectives.
 
“One of the main aims of the National Social Enterprise Policy, which I launched last July, is to grow and strengthen social enterprises.  The small capital grants scheme, which provides support of between €2,000 and €15,000 to social enterprises, will help those enterprises to achieve their social, environmental and economic objectives.” 
 
Full details of the social enterprises to receive the funding will be available on the Department of Rural and Community Development’s website at https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-rural-and-community-development/?referrer=/.
 
Examples of items being supported through the Small Capital Grants scheme include the purchase of new kitchen equipment, computers, training material, and minor refurbishments.
 
ENDS
 
 
 
 
 
 
2. Ministers Ring and Canney invest an additional €200,000 into Rural Broadband Services
 
Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, and Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, today (Tuesday, 14th January) announced a further investment of almost €200,000 into rural high-speed broadband through the Broadband Connection Points (BCP) initiative.
Broadband Connection Points will be the first premises connected under the National Broadband Plan roll out and will bring much needed connectivity to some of the most isolated and rural communities in the country, including islands off Donegal, Mayo, Galway and Cork. The first BCP is expected to be connected in the first half of the year, with the remaining sites connected over the subsequent 12 months.
The funding announced today will be provided to each Local Authority based on the number of BCP sites in the relevant Local Authority area, and is intended to cover the costs of minor building or electrical works required to get the BCPs ready for high-speed broadband connection.
Speaking about the BCP initiative, Minister Ring said:
“BCPs are publicly accessible facilities, such as community centres, schools and sports clubs, in the areas earmarked for connection under the National Broadband Plan. There will be approximately 300 BCPs across the country.
My Department is working closely with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment to provide these sites with a high-speed broadband connection this year. The BCPs will allow local people onsite access to broadband, so they can work remotely, trade online and access on-line services.”
Acknowledging the impact of the BCP network, Minister Canney added:
“The BCP initiative will do two things: first, it will bring immediate and early connectivity to rural communities. They need it, they asked for it and we have responded.  Secondly, it will give these communities a head start on digital development. They will get broadband speeds of at least 150 mbps - better than a lot of urban areas – and I would expect these sites to make the most of it. 
We want to see the BCPs providing the maximum public benefit possible, so we will continue to support the site owners as will the Local Authorities.”
Highlighting the hard work of the Local Authority Broadband Officers, Minister Ring said:
“BCP sites were identified by the Broadband Officers in each Local Authority, with support from my Department.  We now have 300 BCP sites signed-up across the country and in every county, ready to go.  The Broadband Officers have engaged with hundreds of committees, boards, managers and owners of premises over the last three years to get agreement on BCP connection points. I take my hat off to them.”
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3. VOLUNTEERING STRATEGY CONSULT DEADLINE SOON
 
The Department of Rural and Community Development is currently developing a National Strategy on Volunteering in consultation with all stakeholders. It is intended that this work will build on and update the Government’s ‘White Paper on a Framework for Supporting Voluntary Activity and for Developing the Relationship between the State and the Community and Voluntary sector’ (2000) and the subsequent ‘Tipping the Balance’ (2002) report by the National Committee for Volunteering.
You can read these documents here: White Paper Supporting Voluntary Activity - 2000
Last December, the Department launched a ‘Call for Input (CFI)’ to inform and seek views from stakeholders on key topics as a first step to developing a National Strategy on Volunteering. Over 120 submissions were received and reviewed by the Department.
Following the CFI, an advisory group was established to work with the Department on the drafting of a ‘National Volunteering Strategy’.
The purpose of this Strategy is to recognise, support and promote the unique value and contribution of volunteers to our society. As we look to the future, we want to put the best possible supports and infrastructure in place so that volunteers and volunteer bodies continue to prosper and that the volunteering needs of present and future generations will be met.
Link to PDF file of the draft strategy is available here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/fc55b9-public-consultation-on-draft-national-volunteering-strategy-2020-202/
 
 
 
 
4. Minister Ring confirms Government funding for Women’s Sheds for first time
€500,000 funding will support 372 Men’s and Women’s Sheds to purchase equipment and carry out works
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today confirmed that 372 Men’s & Women’s Sheds have been allocated a total of €500,000 from his Department, in order to support the important work these groups provide for their communities. 
Minister Ring said:
“I introduced funding for Men’s Sheds in 2018 in recognition of the great support that they provide to men in communities across Ireland. Since its establishment less than ten years ago, the impact of the Men’s Sheds movement has been phenomenal.
“I have decided to extend this funding to Women’s Sheds. Having witnessed the exceptionally positive impact of Men’s Sheds in recent years, I’ve no doubt that the emergence of Women’s Sheds can only be a good thing for community life in Ireland
“I’m delighted that 33 Women’s Shed Groups have availed of the funding on offer and I hope to see this number grow in coming years.
“Men’s & Women’s Sheds are making an invaluable contribution to community life in Ireland. They provide great support to their thousands of members and have helped tackle the problem of social isolation. In many cases these groups have also become vital cogs in a variety of community initiatives such as the TidyTowns and local community events.”
This capital funding will enabled individual Men’s & Women’s Sheds to purchase equipment or to carry out minor works to improve their premises through the provision of small grants.
 
Minister Ring continued: “A relatively small amount of money can go a long way and investment in groups like Men’s & Women’s sheds will be put to excellent use in local communities throughout the country.” 
Minister Ring is confirming the recipients of this funding following an application process which was overseen by the Local Community Development Committees.
Some examples of how Men’s & Women’s Sheds around Ireland are benefitting from this funding include:
·         Deise Women's Shed in Dungarvan Waterford allocated funding of €1,100 to purchase portable sound equipment and projection equipment.
·         Headway Men's Shed in Dublin allocated funding of €1,736 for tools and equipment to make wheelchair accessible flower beds/planter boxes for community garden allotments.
·         Ballygar Men’s Shed in Galway allocated funding of €1,040 to create an all-weather outdoor recreational area linked to their garden.
·         Buionn Mna Dhún Eibhir in Mayo allocated funding of € 1,176 for kitchen equipment.
·         KASI Women's Group in Kerry allocated funding of € 950 to purchase sewing machines and other accessories for Women's Group.
·         Banagher Men's Shed in Offaly allocated funding of € 1,178 to purchase materials & equipment for landscaping works in the town.
A full list of projects supported under this fund is available at the below link:
https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/1e973a-community-enhancement-programme-projects/
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5. STRESS CONTROL EVENTS Cavan, Ballyconnell, Bailieborough and Virginia
 
Following on from the very successful rollout of Stress Control across Cavan and Monaghan during 2019, we now have a further series of courses scheduled that will begin in late January/early February across a range of community venues in each county.

Stress Control is a free six session programme. Each session lasts for 90 minutes and is delivered once a week. Stress Control was devised by Dr. Jim White, a clinical psychologist in Glasgow, to help the large number of people who complained of stress and who were keen to learn how to tackle their problems themselves. Through research, this evidence based course has been improved over the years and stress control is now available in many different countries. More information on the background, content and evidence base for Stress Control can be found on the website - https://stresscontrol.org/course
People who come to Stress Control will learn simple strategies for alleviating stress, and the course is delivered in lecture format so that people do not need to interact. This makes it less stressful for participants; there are no embarrassing exercises, just simple information explained in such a way that people learn over the course how to become their own therapists. Handouts are given for each session, and people practice the exercises between sessions. The average number of people who attended courses last year in Cavan and Monaghan venues was between 40 and 50 people.
Feedback from participants who attended Stress Control across Cavan and Monaghan included:
"Great to have had the opportunity to attend such a course for free."
“A useful course with a strong purpose. I feel less stressed already.”
"Excellent course. Excellent presenters and very professional."
 
 
 
6.  SUICIDE PREVENTION COURSES
Please find in the link an overview of all dates currently scheduled for delivery of suicide prevention and awareness training courses across Cavan and Monaghan. Places for all of these courses need to be booked using the online booking system - https://bookwhen.com/cflcavanmonaghan. If you have difficulty accessing the site through this link, please copy and paste the link into your browser.

All of these courses are free of charge and open to people over 18 years who would like to improve their awareness and skills in supporting people who may be at risk of suicide. Please note that people wishing to attend the one day suicide bereavement training for professionals and caregivers need to complete safeTALK before applying. It is also strongly recommended that people wishing to attend the two day ASIST programme have already completed safeTALK as well.

Please circulate the attached schedule to your colleagues, networks and within your communities, via social media, parish bulletins etc to ensure we reach as many people as possible with this very important range of training opportunities.

In addition to the training options outlined, we can also facilitate requests for specific organisations or communities to host the training in their location/venue if there is the interest and need for this. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further.

Thank you all for your support with this and best regards,

Emer  
 
 
 
 
 
7. CAVAN PEACE PLUS EVENT THURS JAN 16th
 
Please see below links to some additional information for the PEACE PLUS Stakeholder Information session in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan on Thursday 16 January, from 6pm – 8pm.
 
Attached is an agenda for the event.
 
Please note, registration will be from 5.30pm.
 
The event will take place in the Trinity Suite.
 
PEACE PLUS Stakeholder Engagement - Information Document  
 
PEACE PLUS Stakeholder Engagement - Survey Questions: Guidance Document
 
https://www.seupb.eu/peaceplus
 
Formal responses to the information events should be made using the link below.
 
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PEACEPLUS  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION SOUGHT
Cavan County Council
Extends an Invitation for Community Representation
onto the
County Cavan Joint Policing Committee
 
Cavan County Council has set up a Joint Policing Committee (JPC) as provided for
in the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The committee consists of representation from
County Councillors, Oireachtas members, council executive and the community and
voluntary sector.
The purpose of the JPC is to provide a forum where a Local Authority and senior
Garda Officers responsible for policing in that area, with the participation of
Oireachtas members and community interest, can consult, discuss and make
recommendations on matters affecting policing within their jurisdiction.
 
 
The main functions of the County JPC are to:
 Serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on
policing and crime issues within Local Authority administrative areas.
 Review levels and patterns of crime and related underlying factors.
 Meet four times per year.
 Hold annual public meetings.
 
 
Cavan County Council are currently seeking nominations from community based
organisations or groups to be representatives to sit on the County JPC.
 
Representation is sought under the following categories:
 
 Disability Interests
 Youth Interests
 Older People Interests
 Business Interests
 Community Alert / Neighbourhood Watch
 Immigrant Community Interests
 Farming / Rural Community Interests
 Drugs &amp; Alcohol
 
If your community organisation or group is interested in putting forward a community
representative then please contact: Gráinne Boyle, Cavan County Council, Farnham
St., Cavan, Co. Cavan for an Expression of Interest Form which must be returned
by the 31 st January 2019. For further queries contact Gráinne on 049 4378586, or
email: gboyle@cavancoco.ie.
 
 
 
 
 
 
9. BREFFNI INTEGRATED CLG COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION SOUGHT
CavanPPN has been asked to facilitate the nomination of community representatives onto the board of Breffni Integrated CLG for the following areas:
-The Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District
-The Cavan Town & Environs Area
Nominations should be proposed and seconded from and come from a registered group with CavanPPN in the above mentioned areas and Expressions of Interest sent to cavanppn@gmail.com no later than Friday January 31st. You can also post your EOIs to CavanPPN, Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan Town.
For more info on CavanPPN see www.cavancommunity.ie
For more info on Breffni Integrated CLG see www.ccld.ie
 
 
 
 
 
10. Funding boost for Cavan Sports Campus 
Almost €840,000 has been jointly allocated to Cavan County Council and the Cavan County GAA Board towards a new state-of-the-art sports campus facility for the county town.
It is one of seven major sports projects nationally to be granted funding under the new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).
The funding of €837,680 for Cavan was announced by Sports Minister Shane Ross in the last half hour.
The overall estimated cost to deliver the Breffni project is cited at almost €28.3M.
Commenting on the announcement Minister Ross said: “We were delighted to announce significant funding for major sports facilities in recent days. It is well established that participation in sport plays a significant role in improving people’s health and wellbeing. It is particularly important to get our young people involved in sports and to do so, we must have good quality, safe and attractive sports facilities. The grants we are announcing today in addition to the 25 grants announced on Friday last, will help deliver state-of the –art facilities across the country and across a variety of sports.” 
The proposed sports campus, which has been liked to the Peace Link facility in Clones, was one of 72 projects being considered by the Department for funding.
The Cavan multi-sports facility will include a 4G pitch for Gaelic football, soccer and rugby, basketball and hockey, and facilities for badminton, tennis, and athletics.
A feasibility study, concluded back in February, identified three suitable sites in and around Cavan Town and its environs.
Under the local authority's own plans to spend €115 million over the next three years, funding of €450,000 has been ring-fenced to progress the sports campus plan through its initial phases, 2019-2020.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11. CAVAN ARTS AWARDS
Cavan Arts Office is accepting applications under its 2020 Arts Awards Scheme including for Local Community Groups. More information available on their website and the closing date is 31st Jan 2020. Application forms and more information at http://www.cavanarts.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=40
 
 
 
 
 
 
12. WATER CONSERVATION GRANT FINAL CALL
FINAL Call – Cavan LEADER FUNDING available for community groups, SME's and farmers to consider seeking support towards developing a ‘WATER CONSERVATION’ project. FUNDING currently available up to 75% rate. See examples of potential projects below and get your 'Expression of Interest' (EOI) form in to us to show initial interest before 30/01/2020. EOI forms and contact details available here:
https://www.breffniint.ie/apply-for-leader-funding
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CAVANPPN 2020 WORKPLAN

CavanPPN 2020 Workplan [FINAL] devised in Bridge Street Centre by Secretariat Members 12.11.19 and passed at Plenary 23.11.19

The below workplan was devised by the elected members of CavanPPN Secretariat, 2 from each sector and 2 from each area of the county. This was then passed to our funders in Cavan County Council for suggestions and presented to the Plenary Meeting of County Groups on 23.11.19 for passing. 

We hope that you enjoy the goals we have created for 2020 and it reflects some of the work you would like seen in our communities.


Environment:
- Profile and produce a booklet on Community Gardens in County Cavan, including photos, contact details and maps to encourage members of the public to engage. Launch at a community garden with Cathaoirleach and media.

-Compile and publish a list of environmental and energy/insulation grants and invite the IEN and SEAI to come and speak to groups about energy and environmental supports.

- Devise and publish a ‘Recycling Map’ and guide to upcycling common household items. Also, do a case study on neighbouring counties successes i.e. Kells Civic Amenity Site and Carrickmacross Bottle4Cash machine.
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Social Inclusion:
- Engage with SICAP on the topic of domestic violence to publish a ‘stories of survival’ with a list of supports and aids available and a guide to ‘healthy relationships’ as per SICAP 2020 plan. This to be done in liaison with Council Writer in Residence.

-Highlight and case study the Befriending Scheme in South Cavan in the hope that raising its awareness through participants success stories of breaking down isolation can encourage others to adopt a scheme

- Hosting of a Wellness Weekend with local musical and artistic talent, Youth Graffiti, Musical Diversity Showcase with 4Cs and perhaps a good event to highlight a local landmark such as Green Lough Park or Abbeylands.

 
Community & Voluntary:
-Tourism Promotion: Identify 4 local attractions of lesser known popularity with local stories and map, photos etc in a guide. This to include ‘Active Tourism’ sample of walk/cycle/hike 3/5/10km routes in the county in liaison with Healthy Cavan. Also a ‘What To Do in Cavan’ section of 1/3/5 days in the county similar to Lonely Planet Guides.

- Compilation of short promotional videos for community groups, showcasing the beauty of their areas and projects.  

- Undertake the Council Questionnaire of community groups in regard to PPNs as part of the restructuring year proposed by the Department. Identify key person in Council now to liaise with.
 


Worker to establish (as per Department recommendations) the following Linkage Groups:

Housing, Planning, Policing, Transport and Community Safety           [structured supports]

• Social Inclusion, Rural Development, Heritage and Arts            [social/cultural]
• Climate Change, Environment, Water and Biodiversity              [environmental]
• Enterprise, Tourism, Health and Sports                                   [economic/wellbeing]
• Tidy Towns, Town Teams, Residents Associations                [community engagement]

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November Community Focus

​Welcome to Cavan Community Focus, your monthly E-News from Cavan Public Participation Network.
Remember, if you have any news or items to share with the 320 groups of CavanPPN from the community of County Cavan, then don’t hesitate to send your material to cavanppn@gmail.com under the heading ‘e-news’.
Many Thanks and Enjoy!
www.cavancommunity.ie
 
CONTENTS:
1. Cavan Community Wellbeing Workshop in Belturbet for West Cavan & Cavan Town Groups
2. Environmentally Themed Plenary in Cavan Crystal Nov 23rd 12-4pm
3. Community Representatives on the Cavan County Council  Strategic Policy Committees 2019-2024
4. Mapping of Development Education in the Community Education Sector
5. News for Environment Orientated Groups in Cavan
6. Suicide Supports Training
7. Housing Needs for Older People
8. Recipients of Cavan Sports Grant
9. Grow Remote
10. Basic Life Support Free Training Course
11. Town and Village Renewal Scheme Recipients
12. Breifne Caving Club
13. Climate Ambassador

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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN NOVEMBER FROM CAVANPPN

​CavanPPN has some great events coming in the next 2 weeks:
1. Our Plenary Workshop with inspirational and informative speakers and activities on Saturday the 23rd
2. The Cavan-Belturbet Area Wellbeing Event which will help to bring together a report on the priorities of being well i our lives in Cavan Town and West Cavan in Belturbet on Nov 20th.
3. We are undersubscribed for our visit to a Social Farm and we would welcome anyone who wants to attend. A bus will run from Cavan Town on Nov 19th at 2pm to return at 5pm. Spaces are limited so please book asap and see poster for details.

Strategic Policy Committee Expressions of Interest Window CLOSED (as of 5pm Nov 6th 2019)

NOTE TO ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS: THE EOI STAGE OF REPRESENTATION FOR CAVAN COUNTY COUNCIL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES (24.10.19-6.11.19) IS NOW CLOSED.

AS THERE WERE NO CONTESTED POSITIONS THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ELECTIONS REQUIRED TO FACILITATE THESE POSITIONS. 

WE ARE NOW COMPILING THE DETAILS OF THE NOMINEES FROM THEIR COMMUNITY GROUPS AND WILL PUBLISH THEM SHORTLY.

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR REPRESENTATION TO MAKE CAVAN A BETTER PLACE TO BE. WE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH EACH SHORTLY TO ARRANGE TRAINING AND REPRESENTATIVE ORIENTATION.

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​COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION SOUGHT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24.10.19

COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION SOUGHT
 To All Community Groups Registered with Cavan Public Participation Network (CavanPPN),
Cavan County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest to fulfill community representation on their Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) for the period 2019 to 2024.They have invited CavanPPN to undertake the election process of these representations and nominations are now open for the following positions:


Housing Social and Cultural SPC:
2 Nominees – 1 from Social Inclusion and 1 from Community & Voluntary


Climate and Biodiversity Action and Environment
1 Nominee – 1 from Community & Voluntary Sector


Transport, Infrastructure & Emergency Services
1 Nominee – 1 from Community & Voluntary Sector


Economic Development, Enterprise & Planning
1 Nominee – 1 from Community & Voluntary Sector


Cultural Development, Irish Language & Sport
2 Nominees – 1 from Social Inclusion and 1 from Community & Voluntary


Nominees must come from a registered community group with CavanPPN and should be proposed and seconded by members of their local groups. We would also seek to reach, as much as possible, a gender balanced representation and seek to have a socially inclusive spread of representation whereby the maximum number of groups are represented in this process. 
Candidates should show a desire in the said positions’ items of focus and be aware of their obligation to attend meetings and make short reports back to the community/PPN on their engagement. 

Election of representatives shall take place on Thursday November 7th at 8.30pm in The Bridge Street Centre, Bridge Street, Cavan Town (IF REQUIRED)
Deadline for Nominations shall be Wednesday November 6th at 5pm and all expressions of interest or queries should be made prior to this time either by email to cavanppn@gmail.com or by post to:
CavanPPN,
Cana House, Farnham Street,
Cavan Town,
Co. Cavan.

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Community Job Opportunity

Cavan Volunteer Centre (CVC CLG) is the primary resource for both volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations (VIO’s) in County Cavan.
Our mission is to promote the value of volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Co Cavan.
Having secured funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development (DRCD), under the Dormant Account funds, Cavan Volunteer Centre are now seeking to recruit for the following three positions:

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Job Title: Volunteer Centre Manager (Part-time)Reporting to: Board of Directors/Management Committee
Base: Cavan Volunteer Centre Offices, 2 College Street, Cavan
Overview: Key Areas of Work:

• This position will focus on promoting volunteering and civic participation across the whole community of Cavan town & County.
• The primary objective of the role is to establish, develop and manage a high quality Volunteer Centre to serve volunteers and Community & Voluntary Sector groups.
• The role involves managing the delivery of the service;
• Managing the staff of the Volunteer Centre and;
• Managing the future development of the Centre together with the Board of Directors.

Salary Scale: €29,640 pa based on a 3 day 21-hour working week which may include occasional weekend and evening work. The post is subject to funding







Job Title: Garda Vetting & Placement Worker (Part-time)Base: 2 College Street, Cavan, Co Cavan
Reporting to: The Centre Manager
Overview: Key Areas of Work:

• To be the main point of contact for the Co Cavan Garda Vetting service. (Garda Vetting Training will be provided).
• To take responsibility for the administrative functions of the Volunteer Centre (including the administration of the I-VOL/Salesforce database)
• Actively assist individuals to find meaningful opportunities to volunteer and place volunteers with suitable Volunteer involving organisations (VIO’s).
• Provide assistance with the Centres core function of ‘placement of volunteers’ (assistance will include phone & email follow ups with volunteers and organisations and the ongoing promotion of the Centre through Social Media and newsletters)

Salary: €20,748 pa based on a 3 day 21-hour working week which may include occasional weekend and evening work. The post is subject to funding.







Job Title: Volunteer Development Worker (Full-time)Base: 2 College Street, Cavan, Co Cavan (with the role covering a County wide remit).
Reporting to: The Centre Manager
Overview:
To assist with the volunteer placement service and offer a support service to volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs). This will involve helping individuals find meaningful opportunities to volunteer and building the capacity of not-for-profit organisations to involve volunteers in their work.
Key areas of work will include

• Support Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs) in Co Cavan
• Put effective systems in place to recruit, support and manage volunteers.
• Increase access to Volunteering by directing Volunteers to suitable volunteering opportunities in local organisations across the County.
• Increase the Quality of Volunteering in Co Cavan and follow up with both Volunteer Involving Organisations and Volunteers to ensure their needs are being met.
• Assist the staff of the Centre in the promotion of volunteering and their work via information sessions, social media, local papers, newsletters etc.
• Work closely with the staff team to enhance the services of the Centre and meet the targets set out in the Work Plan & Strategic Plan

Salary: Salary is €34,580 pa based on a 5 day 35-hour working week which may include occasional weekend and evening work. This post is subject to funding.


Closing Date - Strict Deadline for Applications is 1pm Tuesday 22th October with Interviews in Cavan Town on Friday 25nd October


See more at: 

https://www.activelink.ie/content/vacancies/community/47348

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Cavan LEADER Biodiversity Training (Autumn/Winter)Training Needs Assessment
Thank you for your interest in participating in the LEADER Introduction to Biodiversity Training Course. Please complete the application form below to provide us with your contact details and an overview of your experience/interest in biodiversity. Please submit your application by Monday 23rd September in order to secure a place on the course. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me using the following email address: aorourke@scottcawley.com (Aoife O'Rourke, Ecologist, Scott Cawley Ltd.)

 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CavanBio

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT FOR BOARD OF BREFFNI INTEGRATED TO PPN MEMBERS

Breffni Integrated has invited CavanPPN to source 2 representatives for its Board of Directors. The two categories are below and information on the valuable work of Breffni Integrated can be found at https://www.breffniint.ie/

Nominations must come through a registered group in the identified categories. 
The period of expressions is open 10am today September 4th until 5pm September 18th.
Where contested an election will follow at 7pm on September 19th and members of the sectors are welcome to attend and an election will be facilitated as per the PPN electoral guidelines (see documents tab).

Expressions of interest should be sent to cavanppn@gmail.com or posted to CavanPPN,
Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan. 

SEAT 1: Representation sought from the community groups of the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District for the Board of Breffni Integrated CLG. Nominee must be a member of a group in this area and be proposed and seconded by members of a group/s in this area.

SEAT 2: Representation sought from the community groups of the Community & Voluntary Sector for the Board of Breffni Integrated CLG. Nominee must be a member of a group in this sector and be proposed and seconded by members of a group/s in this sector.

More details of these groups can be found at our page www.cavancommunity.ie but not contact details due to data protection obligations. 

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Cavan County Council has approved a draft scheme for the Establishment & Operation of Strategic Policy Committees in Cavan County Council for the period 2019 to 2024 to go to Public Consultation.

The Draft scheme can be viewed online at the link below:Download the Draft 2019-2024 Scheme for the Establishment & Operation of Strategic Policy Committees in Cavan County Council (Word Doc, 64kb) A hard copy of the scheme is available upon request from Corporate Services, Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan H12 V3W4.The draft scheme provides for the establishment of five (5) SPCs in the following areas: 

SPC 1 – Economic Development, Enterprise, and Planning 
SPC 2 – Transportation, Infrastructure, and Emergency Services 
SPC 3 – Housing, Social Inclusion, and Corporate Services 
SPC 4 – Climate Change and Environment 
SPC 5 – Cultural Development, Irish Language, and Sport 


Membership of the SPCs will be made up of Elected Members and representatives of the various stakeholders and sectors active in the County. 
Members of the public generally, members of community and voluntary organisations, and representatives of the various stakeholder sectors are now invited to make a submission to Cavan County Council in relation to the draft scheme. 

​If you wish to make a submission, please do so as follows: By email:              esmith@cavancoco.ie In writing:             Corporate Services, Cavan County Council, Farnham Centre, Farnham Street, Cavan, Co Cavan, H12 V3W4 Closing date:        By close of Business on 19 September, 2019.

​CavanPPN is only as strong as the groups who participate and as such we give over our awareness table to our members at each years Taste of Cavan. This year we have 14 great groups from around the county promoting their brilliant activities and adventures in the world of community in County Cavan. 
Swing by and meet our groups and learn more about how you can be a member of community in your county. 

Our Resource Worker, Daniel, will be on leave from Thursday August 8th to Thursday August 29th. Apologies but he will get back to your queries and emails upon his return.
​You can email the PPN at cavanppn@gmail.com

WELCOME OUR NEW SECRETARIAT MEMBER FOR CAVANPPN

On June 13th CavanPPN wrote to each of its registered community groups in the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District seeking nominations for a representative for the this area on the CavanPPN Secretariat.

We received an Expression of Interest by the June 28th deadline from The Older Persons Council in the form of Bob Gilbert from Virginia. Bob is an active and involved volunteer in a number of local initiatives in the community sector, especially (but not solely) the improvement of society for the support of Older Persons and intergenerational social inclusion. 

Bob will now commence a 3 year term on the Secretariat with an optional 2nd 3 year term if he so chooses, after which he must stand down for at least 1 year as per the PPN electoral policies. He joins Noleen Brady Smith as a representative of this Municipal District and 10 other representatives (see Secretariat tab in this website).

​We wish Bob the very best of luck and have no doubt that he will bring his leadership, skill and positivity to great effect on the Secretariat of Cavan Public Participation Network.

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FINAL CALL FOR BREFFNI INTEGRATED CAVAN TOWN REPRESENTATIVE

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Today (28th June) is the final call for Community Representatives for the Board of Breffni Integrated from Cavan Town registered community groups. The CEO of the company has provided us with some very useful information above ^

Workshop on Values

Mental Health Engagement

RISING COST OF COMMUNITY INSURANCE

PPNs across Ireland have been hearing about the growing financial burden that rising insurance is having on the work of community groups and activities across the country. In order to respond on your behalf, we need to know the facts and have evidence about how this is affecting your work. The PPN network will present this information at national platforms on your behalf.
This survey is anonymous though excerpts from what you tell us will be shared to help inform a national response around insurance issues. The survey takes around 4 minutes to complete.

www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPNcommunityinsurance

CavanPPN Seeks Representation
June 13th 2019


Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce:
Cavan Public Participation Network has been asked to seek a community representative from among its Social Inclusion Groups for the Regional Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce. The sought representative should be able to attend meetings in other nearby counties and have their own transport to do so (travel is covered). They should also have an interest in Social Inclusion and the issue of addiction and its damage on individuals and communities and how to heal this. 
Closing date for expressions of interest is 28th of June and should be emailed to cavanppn@gmail.com or posted to CavanPPN, Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan Town.

Breffni Integrated Cavan Town Rep:
Cavan Public Participation Network has been asked to seek a community representative from among its Cavan Town based Groups for the local development company, Breffni Integrated. The sought representative should be able to attend monthly meetings. They should also have an interest in community and rural development. For more details on this agency, please see www.breffniint.ie . 
Closing date for expressions of interest is 28th of June and should be emailed to cavanppn@gmail.com or posted to CavanPPN, Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan Town.

Public Participation Network Secretariat (Ballyjamesduff Area):
Cavan Public Participation Network is seeking a member of the Ballyjamesduff Area registered groups for its 12 member Secretariat. You will join the PPNs Secretariat Team which consists of 2 reps from each area and 2 from each sector of Environment, Social Inclusion and Community/Voluntary. The representative will work at meetings every 2 months to undertake and guide the work of CavanPPN in the county and will be able to avail of training and supports. 
For more information, please see www.cavancommunity.ie 
Closing date for expressions of interest is 28th of June and should be emailed to cavanppn@gmail.com or posted to CavanPPN, Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan Town.

CavanPPN Seeks Community Reps for
​The Board of Breffni Integrated 30.5.19

CavanPPN seeks 
Expressions of Interest 
for a 
Representative for the Board of Directors of 
Breffni Integrated CLG
from
The Community Groups of the 
Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
&
Cavan Town Groups

If you seek more information in regard to the work of Breffni Integrated, please see their website at: http://www.breffniint.ie/ 

Expressions of Interest are asked to be sent to CavanPPN either by email via cavanppn@gmail.com or by letter to prior to
Thursday June 13th at 5pm:

Cavan Public Participation Network
Cana House,
Farnham Street, 
Cavan Town,
Co. Cavan. 

 Environment and Nature Fund Grant

New Environment and Nature Fund Grant now open with strands of 5000, 7500 and 10,000 available. Closing date is June 28th. 

The grants scheme has been devised to enhance biodiversity in communities throughout the country by combining the expertise of qualified ecologists with the skills, experience and enthusiasm of local community groups.
Timeline:                

• Opening Date for applications                      17 May 2019
• Closing Date for applications                        28 June 2019
• Grants will be made by                               End September 2019
• Studies should be carried out                      Feb 2020 - Nov2020
• Progress Report due                                   Early December 2020
• Community Biodiversity Plan due                March 2021              
• Grantee Learning Event                              March 2021

See more at: https://www.communityfoundation.ie/insights/news/environment-and-nature-fund-2019 

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Waters & Communities Special Awards – Closing Date 17th May 2019

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Tidy towns Water Award available to all groups. 5 regional winners and runners up nationally and an overall winner (prize pot of €7,000). Closing date is 17th May.
To be eligible for this award community groups must demonstrate an appreciation for their water environment and heritage with initiatives or projects during the time span of June 2018 to May 2019. Examples of community initiatives include: clean ups; provision or upgrading of public amenities; conservation of biodiversity and heritage; promotion of angling; local education and awareness raising; etc).
Click below link. 

Press Release Waters and Communities Special Award
2019 Waters and Communities Special Award
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Minister Zappone announces €2.4m Youth Capital Funding for 2019

Minister Zappone announces €2.4m Youth Capital Funding for 2019
 
Monday April 29th 2019

Dr Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, has today announced capital grant funding of €2.4m for youth clubs, targeted staff-led youth services and national youth organisations across the country to fund equipment and small capital projects.
There will be three youth capital funding schemes in 2019 and these schemes will support the purchase of equipment for local youth clubs and fund small scale capital refurbishment projects including the upgrade of bathrooms and kitchens and the purchase of office equipment for targeted youth services and national youth organisations.
Over 1,500 community volunteer led youth clubs in practically every community in the country will be eligible to apply for equipment funding.

Minister Zappone stated: “I am delighted to be in a position to announce the launch of these schemes today. As in previous years, I am confident these grants will assist in improving the quality of the services to the benefit of young people involved. In particular, they will improve the physical facilities, many of which are in areas of disadvantage. 

Eligible local youth clubs and youth services will be invited by their Education and Training Board (ETB) to apply for funding.  National Youth Organisations will be invited to submit their applications for funding directly to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

The provision of €2.4m in capital funding underscores the Government’s continued commitment to enhance the quality of youth services which add such value to our communities. Investing in young people is a key priority for Government. This latest announcement follows the €2m in current funding announced for volunteer led youth clubs earlier this year under the local youth club grant scheme.

This capital funding is in addition to the €60.4m in current funding which has been provided in 2019 for clubs, services and supports for young people.”
The Minister thanked Youth Officers in the sixteen ETBs for their work in supporting local youth projects and their assistance provided to her Department in the design and launch of these schemes. Details on the process to apply for funding under these schemes will be announced shortly.
Minister Zappone stated that “Youth Officers play an essential role in the co-ordination of youth service provision to my Department. They act as a contact point in their respective localities and play an important support role to youth clubs and the providers of youth services.”

The capital scheme for volunteer led local youth clubs is open to applications from clubs which are eligible to receive funding under the local youth club grant scheme.  
The capital scheme for staff led youth services is open to applications from services which received funding under the targeted youth funding scheme of youth information centre scheme.  
The capital scheme for national youth organisations is open to applications from organisations funded under the Youth Service Grant Scheme.

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STRESS CONTROL FREE 6-SESSION COURSE

Stresscontrol is a free six session programme. Each session lasts for 90 minutes and is delivered once a week. ‘Stresscontrol’ was devised by Dr. Jim White, a clinical psychologist in Glasgow, to help the large number of people who complained of stress and who were keen to learn how to tackle their problems themselves.People who come to Stresscontrol will learn simple strategies for alleviating stress, and the course is delivered in lecture format so that people do not need to interact. This makes it less stressful for participants, there are no embarrassing exercises, just simple information explained in such a way that people learn over the course how to become their own therapists. Booklets are given after each session, and people can practice the exercises between sessions.
Course locations, dates and times are outlined on the attached posters. There is no need to register in advance, just turn up to the first session and there is no cost to attend.

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An exciting NYAH 'The Big Hello!' Project

​An exciting NYAH 'The Big Hello!' Project that reaches out to those, that while not actively engaged in their old communities but are welcoming in encouraging visitors to their new communities.
This Weekend we are bringing some NYAH Irish Music to the Sullivan Centre Nursing Home & Esker Lodge Nursing Home in Cavan on Sunday 5th May & Monday 6th May we will visit Castlemanor Nursing Home and College View Nursing Home


Songs Music & Dance in tribute to the Month of May
Celebrating the Arts and Creativity as we age.
This celebrations belongs to everyone in the Nursing home as music & song are great for mind body & soul.
Comhaltas musicians Singers Dancers coming together with live performances in support of those in the other local Nursing Homes community ,Its also an effort to help people who share Culture to come together for celebration , get to know each other and to strengthen community ties and tackle social isolation The event is a chance for younger people to foster a sense of helping each other by coming together, not just on that day, but all year round
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The Wind That Blows Radio  every Saturday 
6pm  to 8pm  with the Cavanman 
on Shannonside Northern Sound Radio 
www.northernsound.ie

Martin Donohoe  
Swellan Upper Golf Links Road 
Cavan Town Co Cavan Ireland 
H12VH95 

Mobile  0862342270
NYAH Event info 
www.cavanarts.ie

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Invite: Environmental Gathering - Working together for a local sustainable future May 11th

Dear all, 
You are invited to attend the Local Environmental Network Gathering - Working together to create a local sustainable future, on Saturday May 11th. 
Hosted at the impressive Ballybay Wetlands Centre, the day will begin with a look at projects from Environmental Networks and other groups that can be replicated on a local level. Catherine O'Toole from the Irish Environmental Network will introduce work of local networks, including Transition Monaghan, Cavan EN and Public Participation Network, and Louth EN. The morning will also see an introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals, and we will wrap up with a Q&A with all speakers. 
In the afternoon we will host a biodiversity workshop, exploring biodiversity and local actions we can take to protect and create it. Afterwards we will introduce the local groups and projects who are hosting stalls at the event. Lunch will be served and will provide a chance to talk to stallholders and to eachother. 
Please RSVP for this free event at the following link, and share it with your friends, family and community groups. Thank you! https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/local-environmental-networks-gathering-monaghan-louth-and-cavan-tickets-60585461747
Catherine.


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Cavan Sports Partnership Job Opportunity  - Closing Date Friday 3rd May

Cavan County Council(Comhairle Chontae An Chabhain)
 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post:
 Senior Sports Development Officer  (2 year fixed term)
      Application Form and Particulars may be obtained from Human Resources Department, Cavan County Council, phone 049-4378653/8654, on the Intranet under Sites, Personnel, Vacancies or by e-mailing jobs@cavancoco.ie  or click on the link below.
 
The latest date for the receipt of completed Application Forms is
5.00 p.m. on Friday 3rd May.
.Cavan County Council is an equal opportunities employer.
 B.Jennings,Director of Services

http://www.cavancoco.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=255&guid=2528&fbclid=IwAR3-Z3xmMk9IFoLrwLyvj-7eyZvQENks2hHYkkxt2XOeh-PHf8TrCf-aEtY


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​Public Consultation on National Policy on Social Enterprise

Public Consultation on National Policy on Social Enterprise

Department of Rural and Community Development

Press Statement

Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Minister Ring launches Public Consultation on National Policy on Social Enterprise.

Mr. Michael Ring, TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (23 April 2019) announced the publication of a draft National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland for public consultation, seeking the views of stakeholders and the public to inform the policy.

The Policy, which is underpinned by research, consultation and the Irish experience of Social Enterprise, will complement the Action Plan to Support the Community and Voluntary Sectors in Ireland, and the new National Volunteering Strategy, both of which are also being developed by the Department.

Making the announcement today, Minister Ring said:

“Social enterprises make a valuable contribution to the economic and social progress of Ireland through the creation of jobs and through the delivery of a range of services in areas such as homecare, employment activation, hospitality, catering, retail, environmental services, and social housing to name but a few.”

The Minister continued:

“However, social enterprises in Ireland have not yet reached their full potential for a number of reasons, including the absence of a clear policy framework to support their development. A lack of understanding of what social enterprises are, and what they do, has also contributed to a general lack of awareness of social enterprise in Ireland and has made the collection of reliable data on their social and economic impact difficult. ”

The draft policy is focused on three Objectives:

Building Awareness of Social Enterprise
Growing and Strengthening Social Enterprise
Achieving Better Policy Alignment
Responses will inform the preparation of the National Policy on Social Enterprise.

The closing date for submissions is Tuesday 14th May 2019.

Ends



Contact:

The Department of Rural and Community Development Press Office

076-1006843 / 087-1734633

Press.office@drcd.gov.ie


Notes to Editor

The Government has given a commitment to developing and publishing a National Policy on Social Enterprise (see Action Plan for Rural Development – Action 99). The development of this policy is being led by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is underpinned by desk research, workshops and consultations with many stakeholders over a period of 18 months.

The Department is now publishing a draft National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland for public consultation. The consultation period will run from 23 April until 14 May 2019.

How to participate

The recommended means of response is by email to: SEConsultation@drcd.gov.ie.

Alternatively, responses can be posted to:

Social Enterprise Policy Consultation,

Department of Rural and Community Development,

Trinity Point,

10-11 Leinster Street South,

Dublin 2,

D02 EF85

Please include full contact details and the name of the organisation or entity you are responding on behalf of, if relevant.

Submissions should be as concise as possible but in any event should not exceed 10 pages. Any submissions received after the closing date of 14 May 2019 may not be considered.

Responses will inform the preparation of the National Policy on Social Enterprise.

Any submissions received may be published on the Department’s website

April 2019 Community Notes

Community Elections

As advertised to the registered Community & Voluntary groups over the last 3 weeks, we had 2 vacancies arising from the retirement of Jim Reilly of Kilcogy First Responders. There was one expression of interest for each of the positions and the Secretariat met on April 9th to verify these proceedings. 

Doris Galligan of Kilnaleck Heritage Group was elected to the position of Community & Voluntary Sector Representative on the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

and 

Jerry Fitzpatrick of Lough Gowna Development was elected to the position of CavanPPN Secretariat Representative for the Community & Voluntary Sector (see Secretariat members below). 

Makeup of CavanPPN Secretariat (as of 9th April 2019)

There has been some confusion of late in regard to the PPN Secretariat. According to the Department User Guide, the Secretariat should be made up of 2 representatives from each of the geographical regions of the county and 2 from the thematic pillars (Environment, Social Inclusion and Community/Voluntary). These details can all be found in our section on Background Documents here on our website, particularly The Representatives Charter. 

The entirety of the representation of groups in a PPN is called The Plenary and meets twice per year at large events we organise. 
Representatives are elected from the Plenary to various bodies the PPN is called upon to represent upon.
The Secretariat are those members outlined above who have been elected to work on the workplan and support the work undertaken by the PPN.

The confusion arises when a person believes they are a Secretariat member when they become a representative but this would not be feasible committee when we include the over 30 reps we have to the 12 sitting Secretariat members. ​In various Secretariat Meetings last year this was outlined and the members agreed to abide by the 12 rule going forward, facilitating other representatives in a Reps Network if and when they requested a hosted meeting for information sharing and liaising with the Secretariat. These 12 members are listed as below and they meet on a regular basis (most recently April 9th 2019):

Environment Secretariat Members
Declan Fitzpatrick of Drumlane Community Gardens
Heather Bothwell of Birdwatch Cavan

Social Inclusion Secretariat Members
Thomas Maughan of Cavan Traveller Movement
Marisa Goldstone of Cavan Multicultural Network

Community & Voluntary Secretariat Members
Jerry Fitzpatrick of Lough Gowna Development
John Browne of Cavan Men's Sheds

Ballyjamesduff Municipal District Secretariat Members
Noleen Brady Smith of Maghera Development
Michele Woods of Urney Development Group

Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District Secretariat Members
Tereasa Walsh of Fairgreen Community Gardens
Eamon Sexton of Killeshandra Community Council

Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District Secretariat Members
Eamon Donnelly of Tierworkers Parish Council
Thomas Smith of Stradone PTAA

March 2019 Community Notes

​Hello Community Folks,Please see below the Community Notes for March 2019 from Cavan Public Participation Network. Apologies for the delay, but we have had technical difficulties earlier in the month. In March’s Community Notes we have quite a lot of community grant ideas such as Mna nah Eireann and DM Thomas Foundation grants and festive supports such as StreetFeast and The Big Hello.Please see below a handy list to see if these items are of interest to you.
If you have any news to share please email to cavanppn@gmail.com 

1. Clar 2019 Program
2. LEADER Targeted Call Targeted call for ‘Community Information Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure’
3. Tidy Towns Call Out
4. Vouchers for the 1st 10 StreetFeast
5. The BIG HELLO Comes To Cavan
6. Free Local Biodiversity Training
7. Traveller Pride Awards
8. Cathaoirleach Awards
9. Project Belturbet & Belturbet Comhaltas Invites You….
10. Mna na HEireann Fund
11. DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme  
12. National Learning Network
 






1 CLÁR 2019The CLÁR 2019 Scheme is now open. CLÁR is a targeted investment programme which provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered the greatest levels of population decline.
Published on: 19 Mar 2019
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CLÁR 2019 includes new measures to support rural communities. Measures 1, 2 and 3(c) will be managed by Cavan County Council and Measure 3 (a) & (b) will be managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
The measures being funded under 2019 CLÁR Funding Scheme are:
Measure 1:       Support for Schools/Community Safety measures
Measure 2:      Play Areas (including Multi-Use Games Areas)
Measure 3:      Community Wellbeing Supports (new in 2019), comprising:
a - First Response Support
b - Mobility and Cancer Care Transport
c - Sensory Gardens
 
Measure 1       Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures
Up to 90% funding available
 
Eligible Interventions:

• Pedestrian Crossings
• Access footpaths
• Car Parking Facilities

Grant Range varies maximum up to € 50,000
 
Measure 2       Play Areas (including Multi Use Game Area - MUGAs)
Up to 90% funding available
Grant Range € 5,000 to € 50,000
 
Measure 3 (a & b) Community Wellbeing Supports
a - First Response Support Measures
b – Mobility & Cancer Care Transport
Managed directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development, Rural Schemes, Government Offices, Ballina, Co Mayo F26 E8N6 – Phone - (076)1064900
 
Measure 3 (c) Community Wellbeing Supports
c- Sensory Gardens
This year’s programme will also, for the first time, provide funding for the development of specialist sensory gardens and complementary play equipment. These gardens are designed to stimulate the senses and can be of benefit in enhancing the quality of life for people with a diverse range of life challenges.
Measures 3a and 3b will mainly be operated directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development and will be open to established organisations/groups that operate entirely on a voluntary basis, and who are involved in (i) emergency rescue/first response efforts or (ii) in the provision of transport services, free of charge, to people requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles to access day care or other medical therapy or respite services and/or those requiring transport to/from hospitals for treatment under the National Cancer Care Programme.
Measure 3(c) will be operated by Local Authorities as lead partners, in cooperation with voluntary groups involved in the provision of services for people with disabilities. Any group considering a project for inclusion under Measure 3 (c) must consult with the Municipal District Office for the area in which the proposed project is located.
Application forms and guidelines are available by email from ttierney@cavancoco.ie or at the links below:

• Download scheme outline (Word doc, 59kb)
• Download Measure 1 and 2 application form (Word doc, 55kb)
• Download Measure 3 application form (Word doc, 48kb)

 
Completed Applications for Measures 1, 2 and 3(c) should be returned to, Mr John Donohoe, Community and Enterprise Section, Cavan County Council, Courthouse, Farnham St, Cavan
 
Closing date for receipt of applications by Cavan County Council is 5pm Friday 12th April 2019.
 
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
 
 
 
 
2. LEADER Targeted Call
Targeted call for ‘Community Information Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure’ is now open for community groups in County Cavan. Full details on how to apply are available from this link to our website: http://www.breffniint.ie/index.php/2019/03/13/leader-targeted-call-2019-for-community-information-communication-technology-ict-infrastructure/
 
3. Tidy Towns Call Out
Hi Everybody, Cavan Tidy Towns wants to make this year's Spring Clean the biggest yet. We are looking for contacts for residents groups in the following estates in Cavan Town. 
If your estate doesn't have a residents group we can help you set one up!!! 
Please tag yourself or pm us if you live or know anyone in any of the below estates. 
Let's work together and build strong communities in Cavan Town.
 
4. Vouchers for the 1st 10 StreetFeast
CavanPPN, as previous years, is supporting this years StreetFeast with 10 FIFTY EURO vouchers to the first 10 StreetFeasts in Cavan who apply to us for support. StreetFeast is an opportunity for local streets to come together to forge and build strong and friendly neighbourhoods and we encourage any and all to undertake these great street events.
See more at www.streetfeast.ie 
Apply for your voucher once you've registered your StreetFeast to cavanppn@gmail.com
(t&c's apply, must be registered with StreetFeast, must provide photographic evidence afterwards of your StreetFeast to CavanPPN)
 
 
5. The BIG HELLO Comes To Cavan
THE BIG HELLO COMMUNITY EVENT:
See www.cavancommunity.ie for guidelines and forms
Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Event, to be held for the first time over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2019. Local communities are asked to come up with ideas for events in their areas. Events could be centred round food, sport, the environment or health and culture. 
The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area.
Events will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend (4-6 May) 2019. The days will be getting longer and the summer will be just upon us.
The success of this initiative lies in having local communities coming together to plan events that will work best for their area. This celebrations belongs to everyone. We don’t want to tell communities what they should do, events will be very much driven by communities. These could include themes around sport, history, baking, anything that will help neighbours to come together. It could be as simple as neighbours coming together for a cup of tea and a chat.
The event is a chance for people to foster a sense of helping each other by coming together, not just on that day, but all year round. It’s the chance for everyone to get know all members of their community, to reconnect with neighbours and have a celebration together that is open, inclusive and local. 
http://www.cavancoco.ie/Default.aspx…
 
 
6. Biodiversity Training
Cavan LEADER Biodiversity Training is now open for bookings. To book your place please fully complete the following short questionnaire to help us identify your training needs: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CavanNature
 
7. Traveller Pride Awards
Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the 2019 Traveller Pride Awards at http://itmtrav.ie/traveller-pride-awards-2019/. Nominations close on Wednesday, 3 April
 
8. Cathaoirleach Awards
The Cathaoirleach’s Annual Award Scheme 2019Cavan County Council invites nominations for the Cathaoirleach’s Annual Award Scheme for exceptional involvement, achievement, effort or service in a voluntary or unpaid capacity in County Cavan.
Published on: 28 Feb 2019
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The six Award Categories are:

• Youth (under 25)
• Social Inclusion 
• Arts/Culture/Heritage
• Community 
• Sports 
• Active Age (over 65)

 
An award winner will be selected in each of the above categories with an overall winner.  The prize for the overall winner is €1,000 for their group.
Application forms and criteria can be obtained from Cavan County Council Community & Enterprise Section by telephoning 049 437 8587 or download at the link below:

• Download Cathaoirleach's Awards criteria (Word doc, 28kb)
• Download Cathaoirleach's Awards application form (Word doc, 30kb)

The latest date for receipt of completed application forms is 5pm on Friday, 29 March 2019.
 
9. Project Belturbet & Belturbet Comhaltas Invites You….
Breffni Integrated is working with Project Belturbet to develop its group structures and a Plan to help revitalise the town. As part of this work Project Belturbet is arranging a food and craft market on the Fleadh 2019 weekend in June.
 
10. Mna na HEireann Fund
The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Fund is a €1.8 million fund over three years created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Bank of America and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for all philanthropic funds raised by Social Innovation Fund Ireland, via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
http://www.socialinnovation.ie/mna-na-heireann-fund/
·         Stage 1: Open Call for Applications (18th February 2019 – 18th April 2019)
·         Stage 2: Selection process  internal and external review (May 2019)
·         Stage 3: Interviews (27th May – 7th June 2019)
·         Stage 4: Final due diligence on recommended applicants (June/July)
·         Stage 5: Decision by Social Innovation Fund Ireland’s Board (July 2019)
 
 
11. DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme  
https://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/
 
The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is 7th May 2019. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to registered charities for projects that improve education and health for young people in three key areas; Children and young people with disabilities; Children and young people who are sick in hospital; Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care). The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year) for up to two years. Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up to 2 years work. Applications from schools and hospitals are welcomed as long as they are made through an appropriate registered charity. Grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can be approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to the Trustees for final approval.
 
 
12. National Learning Network
Training opportunities from the National Learning Network (please see the relevant poster or our website for more: www.cavancommunity.ie
 
 
 

CavanPPN Supporting StreetFeast 2019 - Sunday May 5th!

CavanPPN, as previous years is supporting this years StreetFeast with 10 FIFTY EURO vouchers to the first 10 StreetFeasts in Cavan who apply to us for support. StreetFeast is an opportunity for local streets to come together to forge and build strong and friendly neighbourhoods and we encourage any and all to undertake these great street events. 

See more at www.streetfeast.ie 
Apply for your voucher once you've registered your StreetFeast to cavanppn@gmail.com
(t&c's apply, must be registered with StreetFeast, must provide photographic evidence afterwards of your StreetFeast to CavanPPN)

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THE BIG HELLO with a Community Fund!

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​Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Event, to be held for the first time over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2019. Local communities are asked to come up with ideas for events in their areas.  Events could be centred round food, sport, the environment or health and culture. 
The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area.
Events will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend (4-6 May) 2019. The days will be getting longer and the summer will be just upon us.
The success of this initiative lies in having local communities coming together to plan events that will work best for their area. This celebrations belongs to everyone. We don’t want to tell communities what they should do, events will be very much driven by communities. These could include themes around sport, history, baking, anything that will help neighbours to come together. It could be as simple as neighbours coming together for a cup of tea and a chat.
The event is a chance for people to foster a sense of helping each other by coming together, not just on that day, but all year round. It’s the chance for everyone to get know all members of their community, to reconnect with neighbours and have a celebration together that is open, inclusive and local. 

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Free Self Management Programme

Free Self Management Programme 1 Day a
Week for 2 ½  Hours 1 Day a Week x 6wks
 
Starting
Wednesday 3rd April 11am – 1.30pm in
In Breffni Integrated CLG,
Unit 6a Corlurgan Business Park,
Ballinagh Road, Cavan.
(Just past the roundabout on the Ballinagh Road)
 
For anyone (Aged over 18) with a long term health condition; diabetes, Heart disease, COPD, Depression, Arthritis, Pain, Parkinson’s, MS…
Or if you are a carer for someone with a long term health condition
 
Learn how to manage the symptoms of your condition better; Pain, Fatigue, Difficult emotions. Learn new skills such as; Setting Goals, Relaxation, Communication.
 
Meet new people, solve problems and make decisions
 
For more information and to register for the programme Contact:
Phone Martina 087 3314159 or Helen 087 3964307
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We Are Back Online 12.3.19

CAVANPPN is now back online after 2 weeks, thanks to Cavan County Council 's patient efforts with eir. After we wade through the emails, we will be bringing you, belated, this months e-news and other updates. If anyone has any e-news please don't hesitate to send to cavanppn@gmail.com! ​

WE ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES (26.2.19)

CavanPPN Offices are currently internetless and are therefore unable to access/reply to your online queries. We have notified Cavan County Council and wait assistance. Many thanks for your patience in this regard.
CavanPPN Resource Worker.

4 Grants Open Right Now! (25th Feb)

Please see below and attached, application form and guide notes for the community grants just released by Cavan County Council and others.
We hope these grants might help your groups in the valuable work you do in making our county and even better place to live. Thank you so much for all your hard work.
 
CavanPPN
 
 
DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme  
https://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/grants/dmtf-central-grants/
 
The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is 7th May 2019. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to registered charities for projects that improve education and health for young people in three key areas; Children and young people with disabilities; Children and young people who are sick in hospital; Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care). The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year) for up to two years. Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up to 2 years work. Applications from schools and hospitals are welcomed as long as they are made through an appropriate registered charity. Grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can be approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to the Trustees for final approval.

The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Fund  
 
http://www.socialinnovation.ie/mna-na-heireann-fund/
 
The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Fund is a €1.8 million fund over three years created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Bank of America and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for all philanthropic funds raised by Social Innovation Fund Ireland, via the Dormant Accounts Fund.

COMMUNITY & FESTIVAL GRANTS

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PPN ENVIRONMENT & BIODIVERSITY WORKSHOP

Workshops on Insects, Birds, Funding supports, water harvesting, growing your own and a raffle for some enviro-goodies for people taking part. Come join us for a green evening of fun and learning for all.
​Tullacmongan Resource Centre March 7th from 7.30-9.30pm

Writers/Poets Galore Line Up for Cavan for the 2019 AT The Edge Literary Evening
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AT The Edge, Cavan will bring a fab line up of writers and poets to town this year. Funded by Cavan Arts Office, AT The Edge, Cavan will be hosting ten literary artists over three evenings: Tuesday 30 April, Tuesday August 27 August, and Tuesday 29 October 2019, and is organising an extra Irish, English and Scottish Poetry reading on Tuesday 15 October.
Irish poets and writers coming to read are  Annemarie ni Churreain, Ron Carey, Edward O’Dwyer, Jessamine O’Connor, Glen Wilson, Jackie Gorman, Adam Wyeth, Anne Walsh Donnelly, Orla Fay and Anne Tannem. Further biographical information will be available nearer the events.  There is also a special Scots/English/Irish and Welsh evening on Tuesday 15 October where Hugh Mcmillan, Magi Gibson, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir,, Neil Young and Kate Ennals will read. All the events will take place at the Johnston Library, Cavan at 6.30pm, and will be followed by an open mic so local people can also show off their own literary talent.
                “I have seen most of the poets and writers who are coming to Cavan this year perform and we are in for a treat,” said Kate Ennals, curator of AT The Edge.
“This is the sixth year of AT The Edge Cavan, and I am proud and pleased that it is so well supported by both the Arts Office and local people. Over the years, Cavan has amassed a strong network of writers and poets, and AT The Edge, Cavan is an opportunity for people to come together, listen and read themselves, as well as touch base and exchange news. It is great to see the turn out and AT The Edge, Cavan is a really good evening.
                “I also want to thank the poets and writers who come to read.  Most are well known, published poets, who are busy reading, or at workshops across the country and abroad, yet they still enjoy coming to read and meet local people at local arts events. And there is nothing better than listening to someone read their own work in comfortable surroundings, and we are lucky to be able to use the Johnston Library free of charge. It’s a lovely evening, not pretentious, and worth a try. I look forward to seeing people there.”
               
AT The Edge, Cavan is funding by the Cavan Arts Office. For further information, contact Kate Ennals at kateennals@live.co.uk

The Men’s Sheds Showcase event open to all the sheds in Cavan and Monaghan will be held in the Virginia Show case centre, Virginia, Co. Cavan on Wednesday 20th February 2019.
 
Every shed in Cavan and Monaghan is invited to take a stand and showcase its arts, crafts and project work.
The event will start at 11.00am.   Refreshments will be served on the day at 1.00pm.
 
This is a great opportunity  for the sheds to showcase their skills and projects, learn from other sheds and make connections.
We would be delighted if you could attend as it will give the sheds an opportunity to show their appreciation of the support that has been given by their local councils to all the sheds in Cavan and Monaghan.
 
Kind Regards
 
 
Eva Beirne | National Volunteer Programme Coordinator| Irish Men’s Sheds Association

Address: Irish Men’s Sheds Association, 1st Floor, Social Innovation Hub, Civic Centre,
Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9 |Phone: 01-8916150 | Mob: 085-8895471
Email: info@menssheds.ie | www.menssheds.ie | www.malehealth.ie
www.facebook.com/irishmensshedsassociation| www.twitter.com/irishsheds

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2018 CAVANPPN WINTER WORKSHOP

A great days work and fun was had on November 24th as over 70 community representatives came together to share, teach and learn from one another. With poster competitions, dance and singing workshops it wasn't all just speeches and talks. Well done to all who got involved to make it the great day it was.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT CAVANPPN SECRETARIAT 19.10.19

CavanPPN is seeking a representative to sit on the Secretariat to represent Community & Voluntary Interests of the county. This body meets 5/6 times per year and is the guiding and administrative body of the PPN. 

Expressions of Interest can come from any area but must come from a group of the Community & Voluntary category (as opposed to Social Inclusion or Environment Groups). 
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EOIs should be sent to the below details no later than Friday November 1st in time for the November Secretariat Meeting to endorse the new representative.
Where a competition arises from 2 or more EOIs then an election shall be convened at a venue in Cavan Town (central to all) on the evening of Thursday November 7th. C&V groups shall carry one vote each and candidates are asked to make a short speech outlining why they feel they should be voted for. 

CavanPPN
Cana House,
Farnham Street,
Cavan Town
Co. Cavan.

cavanppn@gmail.com 

COMMUNITY ELECTIONS
 
CavanPPN has been asked to facilitate 3 elections for community representation in County Cavan as below. This will be open to groups registered with CavanPPN under the categories identified in the outline of each electoral post.
Nominations are open now and the deadline for expressions of interest will be 5pm on Friday August 17th.
 
Breffni Integrated CLG   
Social Inclusion Representative Board of Directors
Breffni Integrated is a developmental company working with high impacts in the community sector. They seek a representative to come on board and lead the way in representing Social Inclusion in County Cavan. Members should take into account a requirement of a monthly meeting for 2-3 hours which will have a contributing factor to the development of County Cavan.
See www.breffniint.ie for more information
 
 
Breffni Integrated CLG   
Cavan Town Area Representative Board of Directors
Breffni Integrated is a developmental company working with high impacts in the community sector. They seek a representative to come on board and lead the way in representing Cavan Town. Members should take into account a requirement of a monthly meeting for 2-3 hours which will have a contributing factor to the development of County Cavan.
See www.breffniint.ie for more information
 
 
The Bridge Street Centre
Cavan Town Area Representative Board of Directors
The Bridge Street Centre is a community focused organization based at the heart of Cavan Town. It’s developmental approach to support community has enhanced and aided projects in and around the town over the years of its establishment. They are now seeking a community representative to come and join their board of directors from the community groups of Cavan Town. 
See www.bridgestreetcentre.ie for more information


 
ALL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST/NOMINATIONS TO BE FORWARDED TO rachelcavanppn@gmail.com by 5pm Friday August 17th.
HOSTING OF THESE ELECTIONS SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN IN THE OLD REFERENCE LIBRARY, FARNHAM STREET, CAVAN TOWN at 7pm Friday August 24th.

AUGUST 2018 Community Notes

Rossinver Organic Centre Day Trip Hosted By Secretariat Environment Members
​Sunday July 15th 2018

Secretariat Position Open until June 28th 2018

Due to the stepping down of Michele Woods of Urney Group from the Ballyjamesduff section of the PPN, we are asking for Expressions of Interest from groups in the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District for representation on the Secretariat of the PPN. 
EOIs should be made prior to 5pm Friday June 28th and should more than 1 application be received we shall call for an election of the Ballyjamesduff Groups (1 vote per group) no later than the following week (by July 5th). 

EOIs to be sent to 
CavanPPN, Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan 
or email to cavanppn@gmail.com 

Ten New Community Representatives Elected From The CavanPPN To Voice Community Issues and Needs both Locally and Nationally!!!

Below are the ten community representatives elected by their peers at a community gathering (plenary) open to all community groups registered with PPN at The Cavan Crystal Hotel on Saturday September 19th. Deadline for nominations was Thursday 17th and registered community groups held one vote each on the day. 
We are confident that these new voices will strengthen and empower community representation for County Cavan and give us a brilliant fresh perspective on developing YOUR PPN going forward. 

The Plenary also focused on an overview of what PPNs are (in the slideshow) and had guest speakers from Voice Ireland and StreetFeast, an environmental and social inclusive pair of national initiatives. 

We would like to thank the groups who engaged in this day and wish all the best to the brilliant new representatives who put themselves forward for these positions, CavanPPN and community are enriched as a result.

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May Community Notes

Notice of Community Elections 4.5.18
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Cavan Public Participation Network has been notified of and will host the election of representatives for the following bodies:
Cavan Sports Partnership: is seeking ONE community representative with interests in sport from a sporting community group. The representative should be available to represent a wide array of sporting interests.
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: is seeking ONE community representative from a Social Inclusion or Community background who can represent Cavan in this committee.
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: is seeking ONE community representatives from a Social Inclusion or Community background with an interest in health, fitness and the program to make Cavan a healthier place to live.
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): is seeking TWO community representatives for their organization from a Social Inclusion background. The body works to mitigate, meet and assist those affected by suicide directly and indirectly.
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): is seeking ONE community representative from the Cavan-Belturbet Area (from Stradone to Dowra/Blacklion and all in between) to represent Cavan on the agency which delivers local link transport in the area.
Breffni Integrated: is seeking ONE community representative from Cavan to represent the community groups of the county on their board.
Cavan Public Participation Network: is seeking TWO representatives for their Secretariat. ONE should come from the Cavan-Belturbet Area (West Cavan) while the other from the Ballyjamesduff Area (South Cavan from Arva to Mullagh and all in between).
 
Expressions of Interest to cavanppn@gmail.com
No later than Thursday May 17th @5pm

Mandating or Election (where there are multiple nominations) to take place at Cavan Crystal Hotel Event Saturday 19th May 10am-4pm
Please see www.cavancommunity.ie for a fuller description of these bodies. CavanPPN will support the travel costs of these representatives where the body is not able to support attendance costs from their own budget. 

Expressions of interest must come from a PPN registered group. One vote per group and only those groups of a particular category may vote in that category (see below for categories). Elections shall take place at CavanPPN Plenary Event May 19th and declared on the day. We ask that interested parties provide a short description of their candidacy with their Expression of Interest. 

Travel costs and remuneration will be paid to all attending members to these posts.

All expressions of interest to be completed and sent to cavanppn@gmail.com by 5pm Thursday May 17th. No late expressions will be accepted.  

Description of Posts:
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Cavan Sports Partnership: This group is based in Cavan County Council and works to develop sporting strategies for the county. They have a proactive team to deploy these and seek to work with a guiding committee interested in sporting developments. The meetings are not onerous, always engaging and will engage you in the sporting development of your county. See more at www.cavansportspartnership.ie 

Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: The Taskforce is a regional body that works with a variety of organisations and service users to develop a key strategic tool in combating the addictions which hurt our communities and loved ones. We are seeking a representative who will ensure a voice from Cavan to this post and seek to build a better Ireland and Cavan. See more at http://www.nedrugtaskforce.ie/

Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: The Healthy Cavan Initiative brings effective and grounded projects to life in the county to enable communities and individuals, organisations and the county reach a balanced and healthy way of living. Their funded projects are creating healthy change at the heart of communities here in the county. See more at https://www.facebook.com/healthycavan/ 

Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): The Connecting for Life project is part of a HSE led initiative to utilize every available resource to mitigate the terrible scourge of suicide affecting our loved ones in Irish society. We are seeking 2 representatives to engage with Connecting for Life who would be motivated to make a change at a countywide level to help tackle this terrible issue and genuinely save lives. See the Connecting for Life strategy here:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/connecting-for-life-cavan-monaghan.pdf

CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): known for the Local Link bus service, this committee manages and develops the deployment of local transport in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. The service seeks a representative from the Cavan Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan Town to Dowra/Blacklion area). We are seeking a representative to attend the meetings in Clones. See more at www.cmtcu.ie 

Breffni Integrated: This company is charged with key rural development and community support duties. It's work is far reaching and wide ranging and has developed into an agency which has had a massively positive effect on every corner of Cavan's communities. See more at www.breffniint.ie 

Cavan Public Participation Network: CavanPPN is seeking 2 reps from 2 areas for its Secretariat. These representatives will guide the work and projects of the PPN and sit at the meeting point of representatives from across the county, sharing and building community potential in the county. There will be free training opportunities, project workshops and the chance to become a community leader for your area. Cavan PPN is seeking one person from the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District (South Cavan from Gowna to Mullagh and Ballinagh to the border of Longford) and one person from the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan to Blacklion and Dowra including Killeshandra, Ballyconnell and Belturbet). See more at our homepage or about page on this site www.cavancommunity.ie 

All reps supported by their travel costs being paid either by the representative body or the PPN itself. Nominees should not already be representatives of the community via the PPN on existing bodies to avoid duplication, burnout and hoarding of representative posts. 

DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 5pm THURSDAY MAY 17th AND SEND TO cavanppn@gmail.com 

MARCH CAVANPPN ENEWS

CAVAN 2016 CENSUS INFO, A VITAL DOCUMENT FOR COMMUNITY

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MOYBOLOGUE HISTORIC SOCIETY PIECE FOR YOUR HISTORIC PERUSAL

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Funding Doc For You

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WINNERS OF THE CAVAN ENVIRO-WRITERS PRIZE 2017

This year we asked for local people to contribute their pieces to imagine what Cavan in 2118 might look like. We got some amazing ideas and contributions but narrowed it down to two. A special thanks to Sana Cheema for helping organise the competition as part of her Gaisce project:
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Winner: Kyla McGowan (14) from Bailieborough
Cavan Of 2118:
The blue lakes of Cavan, which it was once famous for
they're dried up, they're gone
what was once, is now no more.

The brown smog hangs heavy, each day in the sky
the starving people line the streets 
ready to die.

Skyscrapers were built, one hundred stories high
to house those who wanted, and hoped to stay alive

The lush green drumlins and the rolling hills
were flattened by the weight of the buildings
and the lumber mills.

Dublin was the first to go then Cork and Kerry too,
whole counties underwater, no one knew what to do.

As the rest of Ireland flooded and people moved inland
Cavan became the capital, everything was in high demand

Food and clean water ran out, everyone was in despair, 
people lined the streets each day waiting for their share.

If only people had changed their ways back in 2017,
we’d be living in a Utopia just as we dreamed.


2nd Place: Jeanette Murray (for her grandson in Saint Clare's Primary School in Ballyjamesduff)

Poor Mother Earth in 2118
By Jeanette Murray

I don’t have much hope
for twentyone eighteen,
Not afterlast Friday
From what I’d just seen.

I was in the recycling
Binning tins and the rest,
For the good of the planet
Sure it’s all for the best.

Right then it happened
Couldn’t believe what I’d seen
A man stuffing nappies
In the glass only bins.

Well my eyes shot with fire
And I spat when I spoke
You damn idiot this place
In this town is no joke

It’s the likes of you
That will close this facility,
After all our hard work
to get this amenity.

He never batted an eye
He carried on, kept it up,
and more rubbish followed
the little ignorant pup

He strolled off with a swagger
A smirk on his face
But I phoned Cavan Council
With his car number plate.

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Good Governance Code Document

CavanPPN has just completed this short guide to The Good Governance Code, a short 12 page piece to summarize a very large doc. Included are hints and tips on the jobs Officers do and the contents of The Code to go through it easier and make it less intimidating. Feel Free to share. 

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WHY VOLUNTEER: A Story

CavanVIS: Case Study on Volunteer Patsy Sheridan
Patsy Sheridan is and always has been a local of Cavan Town. Patsy was not involved in his local Men’s Shed or the Community Radio before 2014 because he always kept busy, he’s a man with many plans and he likes to keep active and about.

Then, in 2014 Patsy fell ill. It was the type of illness that shakes you to your core and makes you question everything and he had plenty of time to do it because the doctors forbade him from the hectic and physically demanding lifestyle he once had. He’s not young, but nor is he old so Patsy could not simply lie down and die. His motto is “life’s for living, not moping around”.
So, at first he joined a small amateur radio station. A place where he knew no one and he could sit and keep busy but get out and about nonetheless. Two years on Patsy is making 2 shows a week with thousands of listeners tuning in all throughout the year. Everywhere he goes in town, people beep and wave and Patsy brings a smile.

Next, a Men’s Shed opened up and Patsy – being inclined to be a handy enough fella – joined on the promise to his family he’d take it easy. He doesn’t though. He’s in there three times a week busting a gut, but not from hard work; it’s all from laughter. You see, for Patsy a Men’s Shed is there to produce 2 things; a place for men to go and a place for men to laugh. Patsy daily provides this.

So, in 3 years Patsy has gone from a hard working workaholic who had the rug torn from under him by illness and circumstance to seeing that volunteering can transform your life, make you a new and better person and not only bring a smile to his face but put on smile on others. Patsy is a volunteer hero and we’re proud to have him with us.

Daniel Downey of CavanPPN, Shane Dolan of Cavan Radio and Paddy Reilly of Cavan Men's Shed

I have read over this story and though I’m embarrassed I’m happy to see it go out to try and encourage others to get involved in their local communities.
Thanks
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Patsy Sheridan

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