Wexford PPN Bulletins

National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched a public consultation for the Government’s second National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland.

The main purpose of the consultation is to seek the views of all interested parties on the content of the next National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland.

Submissions can be made before 31st January 2024 and further details can be found Here

Womens Health Initiative – Adamstown, with ARC FRC

New 8 week Women’s Health programme in Adamstown – one afterschool’s programme to young women aged 13- 17 years and an evening programme to women aged 18 – 99.  The project is a collaboration with a number of project partners and supported by Healthy Wexford, through the Healthy Ireland Fund.  Contact Amanda at ARC FRC to find out more and sign up on 089 4285037.

New Ross Community Hospital Gala Dinner Dance

New Ross Community Hospital Gala Dinner Dance takes place on March 2nd at the Brandon House Hotel. Enjoy an exquisite Table D’Hote Dinner followed by dancing to the incredible Joe Davitt band. Step out in support of our local care setting.

Individual tickets available at €65 or host a table of ten for €650. Contact Kitty at the Hospital Office now to reserve: 051 421 305 / info@nrch.ie

Women for Election

Wexford County Council are hosting a Women for Election introductory session on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at 6.30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford, Y35 WY93.

The purpose of this event is to support women who are interested in running for election in 2024 or in future elections. The event reflects the Council’s investment in increasing the involvement of women in local politics and elections as part of part the national programme to achieve gender balance.

Further information Here and you can book a place Here

Bealtaine Hero Award

The call for applications to the Bealtaine Hero Award is open to local, community based groups (or individuals) who wish to submit proposals for an event that offers an ambitious, creative and experimental invitation to their community this May, and that celebrates the spirit of the festival. All art forms and event types will be considered, however non-arts events will not be considered (please see guidelines for examples of arts and non-arts events).

Two awards of €500 will be made to the two successful applicants.

Deadline: 5pm, Friday February 19th, 2024.

Those wishing to apply for the Bealtaine Hero Award should complete the online application form Here

Enniscorthy St. Patrick’s Day Committee

Enniscorthy Municipal District are looking for committee members for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Enniscorthy. This is a great opportunity for community members to have an input on the festival.

There is an open meeting next Tuesday 23^rd January at 6pm in the Enniscorthy District Office, Market Square, Enniscorthy.

If you are interested, please get in contact at emdreception@wexfordcoco.ie

Camross Drama Group Play – ‘Gin Game’

Camross Drama group will perform their Full length play, ‘Gin Game’ by DL Coburn and directed by Michael Stafford in the following venues

Camross Hall, Sun. 28th Jan, 8pm

Clongeen Hall, Fri. 9th Feb. 8pm

Fethard Community Hall, Sun. 11th Feb. 8pm

Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy, Sat. 17th,8pm

Our Ladys Island Centre, Fri. 23rd Feb. 8pm

The group will go on the drama circuit around the country after that starting in Kilmuckridge on Mon 26th Feb.

Changing Gears

Age & Opportunity is delighted to offer Changing Gears in person this February in

Wexford. Designed to boost wellbeing and resilience for those aged 50+ years, it is a five-session course which focuses on managing transitions in mid to later life.

This course is delivered in 2.5-hour sessions once a week over 5 weeks.

Venue: Ashdown Park Hotel, The Coach Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford Y25 V1D6

Dates: Thursdays 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 February 2024

Times: 11.15 am – 1:45 pm (which includes a comfort break with tea and coffee)

To book a place on this course, please e-mail Fiona at: engage@ageandopportunity.ie or call on +353 1 9133922.

PPN Grant Writing Workshop

Wexford PPN will be hosting another free Grant Writing workshop with Dr.Yvonne Byrne on 7^th February at 7.30pm. Further details will be issued closer to the date, but content will be similar to the workshop previously delivered in November. This workshop will be delivered online.

The VOICE project

The VOICE project is an online platform where disabled people can come together to make new connections, learn the skills to engage in collective activism and work together to challenge the barriers that prevent us from fully participating in society.

If you would like to get involved or would like to learn more about the project, please come to our online information session this month. We will be starting a five-week series of workshops on the 13th of February that might be of interest to you. VOICE is a cross impairment space i.e., all disabled people over the age of 16 are welcome. The sessions take place on Zoom every Tuesday for five weeks from 7-8pm.

To get involved, please contact Paula Soraghan, VOICE Community Development worker for Wexford via email at paulasoraghan@ilmi.ie or call Paula on 087 163 0433.

Energise Your Community – SEC Webinar

As part of the Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme, the South East Energy Agency is delighted to announce our webinar for groups interested in joining the SEC programme. This webinar is directed at community groups in the South East, as well as any interested parties and stakeholders.

This online webinar takes place on February 21^st, 7.30pm – 8.30pm.

Further info Here

Bat Conservation Ireland’s Online Training Platform

Bat Conservation Ireland have just launched our Online Training Platform, with our first course being provided free of charge. If you are interested in learning more about bats, their ecology and habitats, this is a great introduction.

More info Here

Community Climate Action Programme – NOW OPEN!
The Community Climate Action Programme is now open and will close for applications on 6^th March 2024. Now is the time to start planning for making an application so please contact Clinton Donovan, Community Climate Action Officer at 087-2139870 or email climateaction@wexfordcoco.ie

Funding of up to 100% of the cost of a climate action project is available through this scheme, up to a maximum of €100,000. Project examples could be insulation of community buildings, solar panels, bicycle parking, rainwater harvesting, community gardens / allotments, etc.

Further information on the programme is available Here

For inclusion on the Climate Action Mailing List click Here

LGBT+ Helpline

The LGBT+ Helpline (Freephone 1800 929 539) is available 7 days a week with trained volunteers ready to listen. Our Helpline is available: Monday to Thursday: 6:30pm to 10:00pm, Fridays: 4:00pm to 10:00pm and Weekends: 4:00pm to 6:00pm.