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The Ballymun Partnership has successfully started its autumn training schedule with the commencement of a “FETAC Accredited Start Your Own Business Programme” and “E-CERT Accredited Computer Training Course" . . . click here for details >>
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Dublin City Enterprise Board supported by Dublin City Council and organisations involved in the promotion of enterprise are coming together to host a Dublin City Enterprise Week. There is a wide range of events happening across the city, in multiple locations for start ups and established businesses . . . click here to find out more >>
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The latest edition of the Ballymun Bulletin is out now. Watch out for your copy coming through your letter box soon.
However, if you just can't wait for it to arive, just click here to view or download a copy.
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The Ballymun Education Fair, which took place on the 11th September in the Ballymun Civic Centre, was a great day out. Over 300 people from Ballymun and the surrounding areas came to the Fair to have a look at the displays and to talk to the 35 different organisations there on the day. These education and training organisations handed out information about education and training opportunities provided by them, they offered advice to people thinking about getting onto a course or back into training. There were also taster workshops as part of the event and these were a big hit with the public who had the opportunity to try out Song writing, Art and Beauty.
. . . click here for the full story >>
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The Ballymun Partnership is looking for those businesses and individuals who require basic computer training. Understanding how to use the internet and email can improve your personal efficiency and that of your business whether it is in the pre-start or start-up phase. Training will encompass Computer Basics, Microsoft Word, File Management, The Internet and Email.
If you think you could benefit from such training, please call Gerry at the Ballymun Enterprise Centre on 01 842 1111 before Friday 17th October 2008.
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30 stories and pictures by Ballymun people of all ages are recorded in the Education Section of this website for you to read and enjoy. It all started when the Education Working Group of Ballymun Partnership planned a Learning Promotion Campaign called Ballymun Education for Generations Initiative in 2006. We invited people from Ballymun to write to us about their positive learning journeys. Back then we received over 270 learning stories and artwork describing positive learning experiences. So we have put a selection of these on our website.
Click here to view and read just some of the personal experiences of people from Ballymun >>
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Millennium Partnership Fund 2008 – 2009
- Are you currently attending or planning to go to college this year?
- Are you in need of financial support towards Fees, Books, Travel and Study Skills?
- Are you a resident of the Ballymun area?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may be eligible for the Millennium Partnership Fund 2008 - 2009. Click here for more information >>
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Ulster Bank are again looking to reward entrepreneurs who operate in our local communities and the spirit of entrepreneurial activity across the whole island of Ireland.
The Awards are currently in their 14th year, but this year have taken on a different format, and are being run on a provincial basis.
Click here to find out more >>
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The Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is the UK & Ireland’s premier young business awards program. In celebrating the success of young business people they provide a platform for recognition, promotion on a national scale & cash prizes for successful participants! Anyone under the age of 31 who has started their business within the last 18 months or so is eligible. If you would like to enter the awards, please click www.advantage-ni.com/awards. Alternatively if you would more information then contact Fiona on 01 842 3612.
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The Ballymun Partnership recently hosted a coffee morning organised by the Ballymun Intercultural Group to acknowledge World Refugee Day and show solidarity with refugees living in Ballymun.
‘World Refugee Day is a salute to the indomitable spirit and courage of the world's refugees, not just in enduring the dangers and violence of the crises that made them refuges, but also in the courage they show in rebuilding their lives and contributing to society in difficult or unfamiliar circumstances. ‘
. . . click here to read more >>
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The newly developed First Steps to Success Program was designed by the Ballymun Partnership Ltd and First Steps Ltd to meet a gap in the start-up finance market for the people of Ballymun.
. . . click here to read more >>
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Economic slowdowns often trickle down to small businesses, including those in relatively stable industries. Everyone tends to cut back on discretionary spending. However, a slowdown doesn't have to spell disaster for your small business. Good financial management practices will help you in the worst of economic times and be ready to capitalise on new opportunities that will come with the good times. Begin with the basics. Even when times are good, no small business can survive without good record keeping, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and credit management, which we, Ballymun Partnership, can help you with. To provide YOU with more information around maximising your business today contact FIONA at the Ballymun Partnership on 01 842 3612 or email fiona@ballymun.org.
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Ballymun Partnership and First Steps are joining forces to provide a much needed service to local businesses. We have found a key constraint arising not only within the Ballymun Partnerships enterprise resources but within similar institutions around Ireland relating to the lack of available financial aid for start-up business.
Do you find it difficult to get start-up funding?
If you answered YES then we can help YOU! Commencing in July we will be looking to put 10 of our clients on a mentoring program to aid them in this process. If you wish to be part of this then please email Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership, fiona@ballymun.org or alternatively phone 01 842 3612.
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Last week Ballymun Partnership Economic Development section launched the NEW business insurance seminar for clients. The seminar attracted a group of pre-start & start-up entrepreneurs to learn about what type of insurance they need for their business and personal indemnity.
After the seminar FBD Insurance met with all entrepreneurs on a one-to-one basis to discuss insurance packages suitable for their business needs.
If you wish to be part of the next seminar on business insurance then please email Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership, fiona@ballymun.org or alternatively phone 01 842 3612.
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On Thursday, 5th June 2008, Ballymun Partnership hosted the joint launch of the Ballymun Trainers Network and the research report ‘Initiating a network for trainers in Ballymun and the surrounding areas’. Ms. Berni Brady, Aontas: the National Adult Learning Organisation, was guest speaker at the launch.
. . . click here to read more >>
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Are you self-employed, or own a small business? If so, it is very important that you carefully consider buying the right protection for your OWN personal needs.
Few things in life are riskier than launching and running your own business. As a small business owner you need to deal with complex issues such as business plans, accounting systems, payroll processes, employee recruitment, cash flow problems, marketing and risk management. ADDITIONALLY you have to deal with a large array of insurance needs such as property, liability, car/van, worker’s compensation, health, or disability insurance.
To help you to understand insurance and to find the right type of insurance for your own PERSONAL NEEDS we will be running a lunch time seminar which will be undertaken in Ballymun on Thursday 12th June from 12.30pm. To book a place or for more information e-mail enterprise@ballymun.org or alternatively call Fiona on 01 842 3612/. So come along and find out if your business is safe!
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On Friday, 9th May 2008, Dr. Vincent Malony spoke to a gathering of local parents on the topic
"The Ten Commandments Of Living With A Young Adult!" . . . more >>
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The new 3-day accredited Institute of Leadership Management business programme commenced last week (mid May '08) in the Ballymun Enterprise Centre with a keen group of pre-start and start-up entrepreneurs . . . click here to read more >>
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Dublin North Skillnet Ltd has now launched its website! Please select the link www.dnskillnet.ie to explore the site and discover how your business can benefit from the Dublin North Skillnet. You can find the latest training courses and booking details or if you are new to the network, take some time to see how other north Dublin business have taken the lead in meeting the challenge of up-skilling themselves and their employees.
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A new forum has been established in Ballymun to develop an overall plan to meet the accommodation needs of community and voluntary activity in Ballymun and in doing so contribute to the overall development and sustainability of community and voluntary activity in the area
. . . click here for more details & downloads >>
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The progression into self-employment can be a daunting prospect for anyone, embarking upon the journey can be life changing. Economic Development Department within the Ballymun Partnership would like expressions of interest to deliver pre and post mentoring to get our self-employed clients microfinance ready enabling them to embark upon the journey of self-employment . . . click here for full details >>
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Ballymun Intercultural Group would like to invite you to a training workshop on "Cultural Awareness & Anti-Racism"
Date: Wednesday 7th May ‘08
Time: 9.30 - 12.30
Location: The RECO, Sillogue Road, Ballymun
Cost: FREE
This workshop is a major step towards building the capacity of our community to respond appropriately to the needs of a multi-ethnic society.
The training is designed to:
- Raise awareness about culture and racism
- Introduce the idea of intercultural communication in Ballymun
- Facilitate the formation of ideas towards a racism-free and culture-sensitive community.
To book a place call Manus at 8423612 or Laurence at 8667600. Email BIG@ballymun.org.
- Limited to 20 places.
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Our FUNDED business advisory service can help you:-
I am interested in setting up a business and want to know more!
I only have an idea for a business can you help me develop it?
I have just started as a sole-trader and need more help?
I have been in business for three years and need help with hiring staff.
We can help each of YOU find the right pathway for YOUR pre-start and start-up needs. To meet our business advisor or to find out more information on what we can do for you. Contact Fiona on 01 842 3612 or email fiona@ballymun.org.
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(Report available from the Publicatios & the Downloads Sections of this web site)
On the 11th March, Ballymun Intercultural Group (BIG) launched a research based study on the experiences of the migrant community in Ballymun. The study ‘Issues Challenges and Opportunities faced by Immigrant Communities and Services Providers in Ballymun and Surroundings Areas’ researched by Helen Fitzgerald, is the first study of its’ nature in Ballymun addressing issues facing members of minority ethnic groups from the immigrant community.
. . . click here for a full report and pictures of the launch >>
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The NEW Ballymun Partnership Fetac accredited business programme proved to be hugely popular at the opening evening last week in the Days Hotel. The course was launched by a professional Life and Business Coach, local to the area, who discussed practical tools to transform participant’s businesses aspirations into reality.
. . . click here to read more >>
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The Ballymun Anti-Poverty Network [BAPN] was established in 2002. BAPN commissioned Nexus Consultancy to “explore and develop a model for the establishment and implementation of a local antipoverty strategy for Ballymun” and has worked with the Ballymun Anti-Poverty Network since August 2006 to look at ways in which the National Anti-Poverty Strategy [NAPS] might enhance efforts to promote equality and tackle disadvantage in the future development of Ballymun.
A Framework Document that was introduced to a seminar organised by BAPN on 27th February reflects a growing local awareness of the need to understand the issue of poverty and how it affects those living in the community.
. . . click here to find out more >>
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National figures show that business start-ups fail within the first three years. To give you a head start the Ballymun Partnership are running a training and development programme for you to prevent your pre-start or start-up business from becoming a national statistic!
click here to find out more >>
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(Report available from the Publicatios & the Downloads Sections of this web site)
Launch of report by Ballymun Intercultural Group [B.I.G.]
Axis Centre, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9
10.30am Tuesday 11th March 2008
Speakers:
Phillip Watt: Director of the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Intercultralism (NCCRI)
Ciaran Murray: Managing Director of Ballymun Regeneration Ltd.
Helen Fitzgerald: Report Researcher
Light refreshments provided
RSVP Manus Bree (Ballymun Partnership) 01 842 3612 OR click manus@Ballymun.org.
*This research study was commissioned by Ballymun Intercultural Group. The overall aim of the research was to provide an overview of the immigrant communities in Ballymun and the issues, challenges, and opportunities faced by both immigrants and service providers in Ballymun.
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The Community Services Programme supports community businesses and social enterprises to deliver local services and employment opportunities for particularly disadvantaged groups in society. The programme is funded by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013.
The 2008 call for the Community Services Programme has now been launched . . . click here to find out more >>
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Figures show that business start-ups fail within the first three years. Businesses fail due to lack of planning and business knowledge. However, with preparation you can ensure your business idea gets off the ground and continues flying. You cannot remove all risk but it can be reduced significantly with knowledge and networking.
Our 12 week Start Your Own Business Workshop Programme is aimed at developing your business idea or recent start-up through a series of business workshops.
Click here to find out more>>
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There are new pre-enterprise EMERGE programmes starting in Blanchardstown and Swords soon. If you or anyone you know who would be interested in attending, please see or pass on the following information. There are still some places left.
. . . click here for details >>
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Minister Pat Carey launched a new €0.5m training initiative in north Dublin on Monday 28th January. The new North Dublin Skillnet will provide subsidised training to local business. Local business people and members of the local community gathered at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Santry Demesne to mark the official launch of the network. Dublin North Skillnet is funded by Skillnets Ltd, an enterprise-led support body whose mission is to enhance the skills of people within employment and Irish industry to support competitiveness and employability . . . click here to read more >>
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Ballymun Market moves outdoors to a newly designed plaza located on Ballymun Main St. The market will take place from 11am onwards on Thursday February 7th and for 2008 the market will take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, on the new Ballymun Plaza.
The market will offer some new stalls and the opportunity to try a selection of . . .
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Homemade Jams
- Homemade Breads
- Homemade Cakes
- Fresh Foods
- Local Ballymun Crafts
- Handmade Crafts
- Sweets and Chocolate
- GAP Plant Sale
- Eco Friendly Products
- Recycled Furniture and much, much more
Visit www.ballymunmarket.ie for more information >>
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Do you require assistance around:-Invoicing; Cash receipts; Deposits; Credit Services; Cash Flow; Credit Services; Balance Sheets? If you answered YES then register for a FREE one-to-one information session with a book keeper! Contact Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership on 01 842 3612 or alternatively email enterprise@ballymun.org to register or for more information.
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Understanding how to use, the internet and email can improve the efficiency of your business, improve your customer’s and increase sales.
This computer course planned for early 2008 will look at basic keyboard skills, changing passwords, reading and sending e-mail messages and using the World Wide Web!
Ballymun Partnership with support from Fast Track to IT and Dublin Employment Pact aim to get you started on the road to increased business through using a computer so please contact us before January 21st 2008 if you wish to reserve a place or require additional information,
You can contact Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership on 01 842 3612. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Ballymun Partnership has a number of self employment/small business mentoring and training programmes planned for 2008. These programmes will commence January 2008 with our one2one business supports on Tuesday and Thursdays . . . click here to find out more >>
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The Irish Childcare Policy Network held a meeting with T.D’s and Senators in the Shelbourne Hotel on December 12th to discuss the impact of the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme.
. . . click here to read more >>
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CapricornVentis (CVL), a Business and Technology Consulting firm that focuses on increasing the competitive strength of its clients, helping them to grow their business more profitably by serving customers more intelligently, has made donation of computers to local schools. The computers include desktop and laptop equipment and Ballymun Partnership gratefully accepted the offer for use in the schools . . . click here to read more >>
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We want to meet with YOU to discuss YOUR business needs
Are you looking to start a business and cannot find training in your local area to meet your needs? OR. Are you already in business and cannot find training supports to suit your needs?
If your Answer is YES and you wish to register your details please do so before either by email enterprise@ballymun.org or call Robert on 01 842 1111.
Once registered you will be invited to attend an information sharing session in January 2008. - We look forward to hearing from you.
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Are you a Community Representative on a Local Development or Community Development board or management committee in Ballymun? Community Action Network (CAN) are facilitating a workshop with all current community representatives in Ballymun, on behalf of the Community Development Working Group of Ballymun Partnership . . . click here to find out more >>
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Are you a member of a minority ethnic group or a migrant living or working in Ballymun? Ballymun Intercultural Group are starting a Forum for Migrant Workers . . . click here for more info >>
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The North Dublin Chamber is holding its annual business breakfast in the Ardmore Hotel, Tolka Valley on Thursday 6th December 2007 at 7.30am. If you are interested in hearing about the Department of Finance, budget 2008 please contact Robert before Wednesday 5th December 2007 either by email enterprise@ballymun.org or phone 01 842 1111. Breakfast will be provided.
. . . click here to view / download your invite >>
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Twenty-six Childcare Providers recently completed an accredited Certificate in the Environmental Health Officers Association Primary Course in the principles and practices of Food Hygiene.
. . . click here to find out more >>
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Ballymun Partnership and a group of local employers with support from the North Dublin Chamber of Commerce have been successful in receiving funding to setup the Dublin North Skillnets. This funded training programme which will be managed by a new company aims to provide private sector employees with training supports over a two year period starting in early 2008 . . . click here to read more >>
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Ballymun Intercultural Group has once again been selected by the Equality Authority to co-ordinate activities to celebrate Anti-Racist Workplace Week. The week is a national annual event, which runs from the 5th-9th of November. Ballymun has three activities this year focusing on the employer, the migrant worker and the workplace.
. . . click here for more details >>
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Minister for State Pat Carey, T.D opened an exhibition in the Atrium, Civic Buildings, Ballymun on Oct 15th 2007 at 12.30pm, of early childhood memories of local parents in Ballymun. Over 150 local parents and children contributed quotes which reflected the theme "Mol an óige agus Tiocfaidh sí - Praise the young and they will grow".
. . . click here to find out more >>
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This year, Positive Ageing Week runs from September 28th to October 6th and there are lots of things happening in Ballymun.
. . . click here for details >>
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(taking place over 4 weeks)
Ballymun Library, in association with Age Action and Ballymun Partnership, will be providing Photography Workshops on Wednesdays from 2-4pm on the 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th of September, 07 with Hugh McElveen.
The workshops are part of the celebrations to mark Ballymun as Age Action Town. Participants will be given an introduction to digital photography and will be given a chance to view the Age Action Photographic Exhibition for inspiration.
Participants are required to bring their own digital camera.
Booking is essential. Please contact:
Ballymun Library
Ballymun Road
Dublin 6
Tel: (01) 842 1890
Email ballymunlibrary@dublincity.ie.
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An exhibition of photographs which will challenge some negative public perceptions of ageing and older people will be staged in Ballymun Civic Centre from Thursday 6th September to Wednesday 12th September . . . click to find out more >>
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Ballymun has been chosen as one of six towns nationally to be a Positive Ageing Week town this Autumn.
“The purpose of the week is to show that ageing is not something to fear, but something to celebrate,” Age Action chief executive Robin Webster said . . . click to find out more >>
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Sara Jones, aged 4, is pictured smiling away at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic which took place in Santry Woods July 1st 2007. Despite the weather many families donned their raincoats and came along to enjoy the activities. The Teddy Bear’s picnic has become a yearly event the Ballymun Partnership takes part in. For the second year running there was face painting, nature trails, games, hula hoops, skipping, arts and crafts and plenty of old fashion fun . . . click here to read more >>
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To promote NATIONAL PLAY DAY, the Ballymun Partnership supported by the Dublin North West Childcare Resource Centre, organised a play seminar in the Ballymun Plaza on June 26th 2007.
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Twenty childcare workers from ten Ballymun childcare facilities received National Children’s Nurseries Association certificates of attendance in childcare skills training. Roisin Shortall, Labour T.D presented certificates to Ballymun Childcare Providers on June 29th in the Ballymun Plaza. In her key note speech Roisin emphasized the valuable role of childcare staff in making a difference to young children’s lives . . . click here to find out more >>
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First Step was setup in 1991 as a not for profit organisation. The objective of First Step is to provide micro loan finance. It offers the self employed or those interested in self employment loan capital, mentoring and on-going support to help start up a micro businesses and progress towards operational sustainability while ensuring that those businesses which are bankable go to the banks for their finance.
. . . click to find out more >>
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“For someone who lives alone this is a wonderful way to have daily contact with someone. It’s a comfort to know that someone is calling to have a friendly chat.” (Moira, Blanchardstown).
The Friendly Call Service, now available in Ballymun, was established in 2005 to provide a free Telephone Alert Service to those who live alone or feel isolated or vulnerable . . . click to find out more >>
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Are you over 65 living in Ballymun?
Grants are available from the Dept of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to provide the following:
Window locks, door locks and door chains, Security lighting, Smoke alarms, Once off costs of installing neck pendants.
Collect an application form from the Partnership offices.
Funding is limited.
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In Ireland today most people own a mobile phone and often this is their preferred method of communication. Ballymun Partnership in conjunction with Solas Development Centre and the Ballymun Anti-Poverty Network completed research recently that substantiates this at a local level. Over 500 local people were surveyed by local people and said that they would like current channels of communication to be developed further to include text messaging for example.
In an effort to communicate more effectively with local people, Ballymun Partnership have been using this text based service and are now in a position to host this service for other local community and voluntary groups.
To find out more contact Mairin or Catherine on 842 3612 or on clane@ballymun.org or mairin@ballymun.org
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Ballymun is changing for the better but there is more to change than our physical landscape. A ten year plan to support children and families in Ballymun has been developed by a group brought together by Atlantic Philanthropies three years ago chaired by Dr Noirin Hayes. The plan will be based on evidence of what the local situation is and what has been proven to help children and parents in Ballymun, in Ireland and Internationaly. It will focus on achieving the outcomes for children that local people have identified.
youngballymun is the title of the plan and it is an initiative of the Ballymun Development Group for Children and Young People. For detailed informtion on youngballymun click here.
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Ballymun Partnership Announces a New Business Mentoring Programme in Partnership with Fingal Rotary Club!
F.A.I. CLUB OPEN DAY
Ballymun Partnership is seeking expressions of interest from business professionals to deliver new training programmes in 2008.
This is a course aimed at those who are considering going into business and those already in self-employment. The course is an accredited training programme with City and Guilds and funded via FAS.
New Ballymun Bulletin Out Now!
Please click here to download the sheet (Polish) >>
Please click here to download the sheet (Chinese) >>
New Childminding Advisory Officers want to hear from local childminders
