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Written by Kevin Bray
Friday, 24 May 2013 13:00
Valerie Hynes, Designated Public Health Nurse for Travellers, Longford/Westmeath, Colette Tuohy Westmeath Traveller Project, Caroline Nevin Westmeath Traveller Project and Susan Fay, Legal Centre, Irish Traveller Movement at the Launch of Photography Exhibition. This exhibition was a part of Traveller Pride Week 2013 and was a celebration of the contribution Travellers make both their own community and Irish society as a whole, through their culture, unique history and tradition. The photography exhibition which was held in the Atrium of the County Council Buildings this week was a huge success. On display all the week were the photographs that were gathered from the Traveller families in Westmeath by the Traveller Project.
Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 14:35

Jumpstart for Business

Written by Kevin Bray
Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:36
*Front row: Imelda O'Donnell, Angela Maher, Keith Dunne, Cara Gorman, Tiona Kilbride* *Back Row: Wendy Clinton, Rosaleen Coates, Joe Potter CEO of Westmeath Community Development Ltd., Dan Grehan WCD, Maria Bourke InspirAction, Nick Hargraves* Jumpstart 4 Business - Pilot Scheme - May 2013 Presentation of certificates for the Jumpstart 4 Business programme. As part of our ongoing work with people who have established new businesses under the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance, Westmeath Community Development, Enterprise Section, identified the need for these new business owners (trading for less than one year) to spend more time “Working On The Business” rather than “Working In The Business”. Following a tendering process Maria Burke, InspirAction, was contracted to deliver : Jumpstart 4 Business - a comprehensive 5 week course delivered to the WCD Pilot Group in workshop style. The three main areas of focus were on : Your Business You Harnessing the Power of your Mind Using the Steering Wheel Analogy – it is vital to get balance not only in your business (Business Wheel ) but in your personal life (Wheel of Life) also as YOU are the centre of your business! Based on the concept that “YOU have ALL YOUR right answers inside YOU” each participant received a Journal split into 5 sections for use both during class and to complete weekly Action set at class. 1. Action 2. Focusing on my Business 3. Working on Me 4. Positive Thoughts (aka Affirmations) 5. Weekly Goals Journal (introduced in week 3) This has now become an active tool for participants as they have been using it daily / weekly for the last 5 weeks. As it is a highly organised tool participants can easily refer back to it at any stage. For further information on the programme and on the Enterprise Supports available from WCD contact Dan Grehan or Seamus McKenna, – Email dgrehan@westcd.ie or smckenna@westcd.ie. This project was funded by the Local and Community Development Programme Development Programme for new Businesses Owners
Last Updated on Friday, 24 May 2013 11:57

The CEDRA Conference ‘The Future of Rural Society: Opportunities for Rural Economic Development

Written by Ian O'Flynn
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 13:04
The CEDRA Conference ‘The Future of Rural Society: Opportunities for Rural Economic Development’ is now free of charge. Monday 10th June National University of Ireland Maynooth The conference is an associated event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU and will also help mark the 25th Anniversary for the first EU Rural Development Strategy ‘The Future of Rural Society’. The primary objective of the conference is to engage with delegates to establish their views on how to secure the future of rural society. Findings from the Commission’s research and public consultation phase will be discussed. The conference will also have a range of international and national speakers, which will allow for comparisons between rural policies. Topics in the agenda include; drivers for economic change and supporting rural enterprise. The conference programme is now online at www.ruralireland.ie To book a place at the conference, please register through http://ruralireland.ie/index.php/cedra-conference-2013 The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) was established to conduct a comprehensive research exercise and produce a detailed report that will inform the medium term economic development of rural areas for the period to 2025. Established by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in October 2012, the Commission will summit a report that will advise the Government on the practical steps needed to ensure that rural Ireland contributes to and benefits from economic recovery. CEDRA is supported by Teagasc, Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, Western Development Commission and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine. For more information visit www.ruralireland.ie or call (01) 8059976

Westmeath Community Development -LCDP Secondary After Schools Grants 2013

Written by Kevin Bray
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:59
WCD are pleased to announce their small grant scheme for Community Based Secondary After Schools Projects Eligible activities Devolpment of community based second level educational programmes for young people at risk of early school leaving and educational disadvange. Projects may include tutor cost, materials, equipment, travel costs for educational visits, provision of refreshments for young people. Grant aid available €1500- €4000 per project Closing date: 14th June @ 5pm Projects should have a focus on RAPID areas in Athlone/Mullingar or other designated rural areas; Please read explantory sheet before submitting application Details available from Linda-Jo Quinn/Arlene Kelly ljquinn@westcd.ie/akelly @westcd.ie or info@westcd.ie or Telephone 090 6494555 secondary after schools grants.doc lcdp grant application form 2013 2.doc
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 15:18

Local Youth Club Grant Scheme

Written by Kevin Bray

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 08:01

Westmeath VEC have announced a Youth Grant scheme which supports voluntary youth club activities at a local level.

This scheme is funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery, the Youth Affairs Unit (YAU), Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) and administered locally by Vocational Education Committees (VECs).

For further information go to http://www.vec.ie/

or click on the link below

lycgs 2013 information.doc

lycgs application form 2013.doc