BLAYNEY BLADES, SPRING 2015 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

Embers
COUNSELLORS
SATURDAY SCHOOL
Back Saturday 17th January 10am—1pm
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EASTER CELEBRATION
Details to follow
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SUMMER CAMP
Details to follow
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Margaret McQuaid 086 3642 183
Sally Hughes
086 2507 173
Debbie Flanagan 086 8431 605/
042 9746792
Aíne McDonald
086 310 1000
Financial Assistance & Support Provided
Blayney Blades 042 9753410/411/412
GROW
1st THURSDAY
OF EVERY MONTH
Canon Morris
Memorial Trust
COFFEE MORNING
Scout Hall, 10.30a.m.
Please support this worthy cause
Citizen Information 076 1076 230
MABS
076 1072 690
Tearmann Domestic
Violence Service
047 72311
Doctor on Call
1850 777 911
Garda Station
042 97 47900
Youth Information Centre 042 97 51979
Yearly Membership
Only €10.
DISCOUNT for all
Monday Night Talks
Members €3; Non-Members €5
MONDAY NIGHT
TALKS—
Starting 12th January
8pm “My Organics
Microgreens” by
Joanne Brennan
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VISION
That women and their families have access to all the personal, social and
educational helps they require in their quest for a fuller and involved life.
MISSION
Blayney Blades is a Women’s Group committed to promoting the Holistic
Development of women and their families so that they may develop their
own potential and play an active role in their communities.
Restarting Wednesday
14th January at 10.30am
Details to follow
Contact Rosanna 086 0547 472
SPECIAL POINTS OF
INTEREST
 YOGA
JONAS DAY 20th June
Every Tuesday
Ongoing 7.30 - 9.30p.m.
BLAYNEY BLADES, SPRING 2015
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
BLADES INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
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 PILATES
Every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm and
every Tuesday at 9.30 am
Call Gretchen on 086 4667146
Gallery Café is open to the public weekdays 8.30- 4.30pm, serving hot lunch
12.30-2pm. Rooms available for conference and training. Íontas Theatre seats
308 people.
Art Gallery. Bar facilities are available,
ample parking on your doorstep. Private
function room available on request for
birthdays, anniversaries, retirements,
weddings and
funeral receptions.
Reception…….042 97 53400
Manager……..042 97 53407
Box Office……042 97 53401
Restaurant…..042 97 53425
Crèche………..042 97 53420
Library……….042 97 40218
Muckno Donaghmoyne
Community
Services
042 97 53413
Your ideal venue in
Castleblayney for
conferences, training,
meetings and special
events.
Íontas Arts & Community Resource Centre is a one stop shop,
centre of excellence - accessible to all.
Conabury, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan
www. iontascastleblayney.ie
info@iontascastleblayney.ie
PLEASE BE ADVISED
The Brochure is subject to change. Course and Event dates
and times are accurate at time of printing but may be subject
to change. See www.blayneyblades.com for all up to date
information.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE A TEXT Message received from
Blayney Blades 0860361101 can not be Replied to as it is a
WEB TEXT
Night Session, Restarting
Thursday 15th Jan7.30pm
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 PILATES
Morning Session
Restarting Friday 16th
January at 11am
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 HEALTH &
WELLBEING
Restarting Thurs 15th
January at 2pm
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page No.
MONDAY NIGHT
TOPICS
2&3
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COURSES & TRAINING
Creativity
4
Art Therapy
4
Life & Wellbeing,
Health, Fitness
& Fun
4, 5
Computers / Skype 6
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PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Co Counselling
5
Art Therapy Course 6
Feelings/Emotions
assoc. with Addiction 7
3 Keys to Self
Understanding
7
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ONE DAY & ONGOING
EVENTS
6, 7
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BLADES
INTERNATIONAL
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
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Blayney Blades Ltd.
Íontas, Conabury, Castleblayney
Co. Monaghan
Tel.: 0035342 (0) 42 97 53 410 / 411/ 412
Email: - blayneyblades@gmail.com
www.blayneyblades.com
www.iontascastleblayney.ie
We are a member of the National Collective of
Community based Women’s Networks.
These networks support local women’s groups who
carry out community development and provide and
support community education programmes
for women.
LMETB TRAINING PROGRAMMES ARE CO-FUNDED BY
THE IRISH GOVERNMENT AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
Embers
MONDAY
NIGHT TALKS: REG. 7.45pm TALKS 8p.m. SHARP
JANUARY
COURSES and TRAINING, ONE DAY and ONGOING EVENTS
Wednesday 15th April—Wednesday 20th May
8pm—10pm FEE : €60
FEELINGS & EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
ADDICTION by Aine Wilson, Counsellor Acc. M.A.C.I.
12th
MY ORGANICS MICROGREENS—WHAT ARE THEY?
by Joanne Brennan
This talk by Joanne Brennan of My Organics will explain what Microgreens are and how they can
become part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Microgreens are baby greens derived from a highly nutritious plant food and harvested at an early stage.
Evidence has found that Microgreens are of a higher nutritional value when compared with their parent,
mature leaf. They provide Vitamin A,C,E,K1 and carotenoids, are rich in
antioxidants and plant chemicals which are critical in helping
protect against cellular damage. They contribute to maintaining healthy gut
bacteria and thus help strengthen the immune system.
Microgreens are little powerhouses in terms of their overall living vitality.
Aine presents this 6 week Programme which will tackle the emotions and
feelings often associated with Addiction These will include feelings of :
Fear
Resentment
Denial
Anger
Blame
Shame & Guilt
Self-esteem
Self-love
Self-honesty
When we understand what we are feeling and why, we are more likely to take control over
them and disregard what we don’t need and utilise what works to enhance our peace of
mind. This Course is suitable for all who have an interest in the above or have been
affected by someone else’s addiction or maybe in recovery themselves. The Programme
has been accredited by the A.C.I. and a Certificate of attendance is available on request.
Booking is essential 042-9753410/411/412
26th
THE CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILIES WHEN
SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH
DIFFICULTY by Derek Pepper
Following his successful talk on the different types of Mental Health Illnesses at the
2014 Seminar on Mental Health, Blayney Blades are delighted to welcome back Derek
Pepper to Iontas . In this talk Derek will examine the difficulties experienced by family members when
supporting a relative with a mental health difficulty. If you are living with or have lived with or are
concerned with someone else who has a mental health condition then why not avail of the opportunity to
become more aware of mental health illness and its effects on the person and their family / friends.
9th
FEBRUARY
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
by Phil Lennon B.Sc., (Hons) RPN
NAPCP
People generally do not like change, yet life is full
of changes, how do we deal with them? Do we see
the signs and take action or do we stick our heads in
the sand and hope it will go away?
This talk will look at the following topics
Changes in life
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Change in career
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Retirement
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Reinventing yourself
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Change Direction
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Personal Growth and Self-care
Come along and enjoy an evening of enlightenment
and learn how to make positive changes to your life.
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23rd
ALTERNATIVE
HEALING & HEALTH
AND BEAUTY
by Catherine Duffy
An information evening on Reiki Healing and
Health and Beauty. Catherine will guide you
through the benefits of alternative healing. She
will begin with a talk on the benefits of Reiki
treatments and also the process of Reiki
workshops. She will also discuss the origins of
Reiki and the positive results in all aspects of life
including mind, body and soul.
Catherine will finish up with information on
holistic health and beauty. She will display her
treatment menu and anyone who wishes to avail of
her treatments can book in on the night. An
enjoyable and informative night not to be missed.
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 9.30am—5.30pm
3 KEYS TO SELF UNDERSTANDING WORKSHOP
by Pat Wyman FEE : €100
This workshop is presented by U.S. Therapist, author and international speaker Pat
Wyman. This is her second visit to Iontas, and from last year’s response, we expect a
large number of people will be happy to hear her again. During the Workshop Pat
addresses the difference between one’s core self/the strong, resourceful, centred part
we all have, represented by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MTBI), and one’s
defence (what we do when we are stressed or scared), represented by the Enneagram.
Using guided imagery, lecture and a multitude of examples from her own experience
this promises to be a very worthwhile weekend.
Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412
Saturday 23rd May 10am—4pm
DREAMS WORKSHOP
by Paul Bradley
This workshop will introduce you to the fascinating
world of dreams.
Throughout the course of the day you will gain
insight into what are dreams, why we dream and
what dreams can offer us. The workshop explores
various types of dreams and their meaning such as
prophetic dreams, recurring dreams, nightmares etc.
Participants have the option to bring their own
dreams for interpretation
Fee: €25
Booking is essential
“MOVING ON”
Sport & Recreation Programme
This is your chance to start an Exciting
Career in the Sport/Leisure Industry
For more information on our outstanding
course please contact our team on 0429753404 or find us on Facebook
search: Movingon.blayneyblades
COURSES
and TRAINING, ONE DAY and ONGOING EVENTS
Embers
MONDAY NIGHT TALKS: REG. 7.45pm TALKS 8pm SHARP
Tuesday 10th February - Tuesday 3rd March 10.30am—12.30pm
ART THERAPY WORKSHOP by Oonagh Campbell
9th
MARCH
These four sessions will gently introduce you to using simple art exercises for self
expression and self reflection. Engaging in art making in this way allows one to access and
express those parts of ourselves that are often described as "beyond words." Ordinarily these
may find a path into our awareness in many ways such as our body talk,
gestures, posture, the slips of the tongue in our speech and our dreams.
20 YEARS CELEBRATION AND
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Allowing ourselves to make art as a means of communicating oneself to
oneself is a very effective tool for coming home to how we really are and
all that we can be.
Separate Brochure to follow
All art making begins with one mark. If you can make a mark then you have all that is
necessary to come to this group. The latter and a desire to come into greater awareness of
your thoughts, feelings and emotions for your greater health & wellbeing. No previous
experience of art making is needed.
FEE: €100 (includes all materials) Booking is essential 042 9753410/11/12
Friday 13th February Friday 6th March
10.30am —12.30pm Fee: €25
COMPUTERS, SKYPE AND EMAIL
by Grainne O’ Reilly
This course introduces computers in a relaxed
atmosphere. You will learn basic computer skills,
learn about the World Wide Web, accessing and
searching websites, how to use the many functions
and features of the Internet for convenient and safe
web browsing and how to send and receive an
email.
Booking Essential
AONTAS ADULT
LEARNER’S
FESTIVAL
23rd—28th February
“LEARNING—A LIFETIME’S
WORK”
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Monday, 23rd - Celebrate Learning
Tuesday, 24th - Green Learning
Wednesday, 25th - Learning Communities
Thursday, 26th - Learning for Work
Friday, 27th - Lobby for Learning Day
Saturday, 28th - Family Learning Day
Supported by Cavan and Monaghan ETB
LENT REFLECTION
with Lily Sexton
Tuesday 24th February
Registration : 10am
10.30am -1.00p.m.
Fee €5
Booking Essential
042 97 53410/412
23rd
IRIDOLOGY by Margaret Palmer
Iridology is a safe, non-invasive, non-medical assessment tool. It is the science
and practice of analysing the iris. Iridology allows the individual to become
aware of his/her unique physical, emotional and spiritual make up. In this talk
Margaret will explain what happens during an Iridology Consultation and what it
reveals about the individual, for example:
The individual’s genetic inheritance and its formative influences;
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Determines which organs and systems are out of balance;
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The individual’s unique personality, tapped or untapped talents, unresolved relationships and
emotional reasons why particular foods are eaten which can lead to ill health;
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Early signs of approaching disease and appropriate preventative treatments.
Iridology’s greatest strength lies in its value as a preventative tool. Why not come along and learn
more about the value of this very interesting science.
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APRIL
13th
27th
MANAGING STRESS WORKSHOP
by Aíne Mc Donald
KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB
Wednesday 14th January &
every Wednesday morning
10.30am to 12.30pm
New Members
Always Welcome
This workshop will focus on how we can
prevent, reduce and cope with the
different stresses in our lives. We will
learn to recognise the signs and
symptoms of stress and learn more healthy and helpful ways
of dealing with stress.
This workshop is aimed at young people who are preparing
for exams both the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate
but all school students are welcome.
AGM
8– 10pm
An evening of reflection on the past year
and planning for the year ahead. At this
critical time for the Blades we need your
strongest support if we are to continue
providing the services and opportunities
we have provided since 1995. Your attendance at this meeting would be greatly
appreciated
COURSES
and TRAINING—BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Embers
LIFE & WELLBEING, HEALTH, FITNESS & FUN
Wednesday 21st January—Wednesday 8th April 8pm—10pm
CREATIVITY WORKSHOP by Carmel Loye FEE €70
Make your dreams a reality
Is there something you would love to do in life but you keep telling yourself
“I could never do that”? If so then this Workshop is for you.
This Workshop is based on the book “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, an ordinary
American woman who overcame her own personal struggles in life and became a writer
who went on and helped others to achieve their own dreams and become whatever their
passion was drawing them towards.
In this 12-week Workshop you will be shown how to unlock your hidden creative talents,
how to incorporate these talents into your everyday life, thus enhancing your quality of
life and your relationships with others and the world around you.
Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412
MORE!! COURSES and TRAINING...
Thurs. 15th January 7.30pm - 8.30pm
and every Thursday.
PILATES. €7 Pay as You Go.
Jeanette Keenan.
Helps to strengthen and tone deep
abdominal muscles, pelvic floor and
lower back muscles. Helps improve
posture and flexibility,
focuses on making the
muscles of the body
longer and leaner, suitable
for all ages and fitness
levels.
Tuesday 20th January
Saturday 31st January 10am—2pm
ART THERAPY ART FUN WORKSHOP by Various Artists FEE €20
This is a day for Artists and non-Artists alike. Come and have fun, learn new
skills and ways to inner peace and happiness. And, never say again “I can’t
draw!” We have a world of often untapped possibilities within us. This is an
opportunity for you to experience and create your own art, and if you wish, to
sign up for a Course in Art Therapy.
This Workshop will be facilitated by a variety of Artists with
many different skills. Light Refreshments served.
Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412
Wednesday 14th January and every
Wednesday
10.30am - 12.00 noon
YOGA with Therese Donaghy
FEE: €7 Pay as you Go
Promotes: - Health and Well-Being
through exercise. Learn simple
sequences that will restore your body
to health happiness and
vitality.
Thursday 15th January
2pm - 4.00pm and every
Thursday
HEALTH, WELLBEING &
TAI CHI. €5 Pay as You Go.
With Anna and Frances
Advice and exercise to help you
stay fit and healthy. Tai Chi gentle low impact exercises
to help calm your mind and
increase your energy.
Plus Light Refreshments
2pm—3.30pm
CROCHET
Anne Cunningham Fee €25 for 6
classes or €5 per week
You will learn the basics of Crochet; how to
hold the hook and yarn; how to do chain
stitch; how to do double and treble
stitches. By the end of the class
you should be well on your way
to starting your first granny
square.
Friday 16th January 10.30am 11.30am and every Friday .
PILATES. €7 Pay as You Go.
Bernadine Walsh.
Helps to strengthen and tone deep
abdominal muscles, pelvic floor
and lower back muscles.
Helps improve posture
and flexibility,
focuses on making the
muscles of the body longer and leaner, suitable for
all ages and fitness levels.
Thursday 26th March
8pm—10pm (6 weeks)
BALLROOM and
SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES
€6 Pay as you go with
Charlie & Marion Mulligan Places are
limited so Booking is essential
Learn: Ballroom, Waltz, Quick Step, Fox
Trot, Old Time Waltz , Jive and Slosh
Light Refreshments
served
7th, 8th, 21st, 22nd & 28th February 9.30am—5pm Fee €150
CO-COUNSELLING by Bobby Mc Loughlin
Co-counselling is a structured, almost cost-free DIY way of working on
emotional issues. It is reciprocal and peer. This means participants take
turns being client and being counsellor. They work as equal to equal,
without judgement or giving advice, in total confidentiality. It is a network
of people who have learned co-counselling techniques and have accredited after
completing a basic training course. The emphasis is on self-empowerment, building
confidence and a better self-image. This 5-day Basic Training and Accreditation Course
will equip the learner with new skills to work on past or present issues of any kind and
become part of a whole new support system with other co-counsellors.
Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412