Social Inclusion Week

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  • Activator Programme with Kildare Sports Partnership

    Suncroft Community Hall

    Join Kildare Sports Partnership for an activator session. The health benefits associated with the use of ACTIVATOR Poles are well documented and the reported benefits include improved balance, mobility and strength.

  • Petting Farm and Sensory Garden Open Day.

    Kildare Farm Foods Duneany, Rathmuck, Co. Kildare, Ireland

    Petting Farm and Sensory Garden Open Day with Kildare Farm Foods.

    The petting farm is family friendly, buggy and wheel chair accessible.

    All are welcome.

  • ‘We are here, HEAR project’ Workshop

    Zoom

    Maynooth University Access will be introducing the We are here HEAR Project on Thursday 30th September from 11AM -12. We are here, HEAR is an open-air touring exhibition and a website of photographs and stories from refugees on the barriers they have experienced accessing Higher Education in Ireland. We are here HEAR is about raising awareness about the presence of refugees in Ireland, and bringing their voices into public spaces to highlight some of the considerable challenges they experience. This Social Inclusion Week webinar will showcase performance videos with spoken word artist Felispeaks and dancer Mufutau Yusuf, presentations from Ronald Kayinga from MASI (movement of Asylums Seekers Ireland) and Zoryana Pshyk from Newbridge Asylum Seekers Support Group, as well as Declan Markey from College Connect (AIT, DkIT, DCU, MU), who will signpost what supports are available into education for refugees and people in the protection process.

  • Roma Community & Roma Supports Kildare

    Short video on Roma history and culture and presentation on Roma support, involvement and experience.

    Register with: Adriana Quinn - romaesw@countykildarelp.ie or Eliska Schneiderova - romahealth@countykildarelp.ie

  • Being an Inclusive Group Leader

    Zoom

    The workshop will create an opportunity for the community group leaders to reflect on what is community, and how we can work towards creating one that is inclusive of everyone.

    To register, email: communityedkildare@kwetb.ie

  • Newbridge FRC Parent and Toddler Group

    Newbridge Family Resource Centre Dara Park, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland

    Parent, Baby and Toddler Groups can provide a stepping stone for children preparing to go to a playgroup. These groups provide children with a relaxed, friendly environment in which they are able to play independently with other children, while still having the security of their parents close by. This can be a great help in building a child’s confidence. The group offers a variety of activities such as play dough, painting and water play for the children, as well as Pediatric first Aid, Parenting Classes, plus others as the need arises.

    Register by email: admin@newbridgefrc.ie or 045 438173

  • Newbridge FRC Mens Group BBQ

    Newbridge Family Resource Centre Dara Park, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland

    Newbridge FRC Mens Group - BBQ

    Register by email: admin@newbridgefrc.ie or 045 438173

  • St John of God Kildare Events

    Multiple Venues Celbridge, Kildare, Ireland

    SJOG and kildare Gaa will be working together to explore GAA skills activity and explore GAA.  SJOG will be linking in with Dublin Bus and explore Travel training education and supports within the community .  Also they will be linking in with the Community Garda Kildare region Maynooth Celbridge and kilcock with community discussion and […]

  • Being Included Grandparents Photo Exhibition

    Teach Dara Academy St,, Kildare Town, Kildare, Ireland

    Launch of Photo Exhibition on what it means to be included as an older person in Kildare. Findings on unmet needs of the over seventies survey completed 2021

  • Come Join us on a Journey of Discovery

    Athy Family Resource Centre

    Breakout Art Group will be giving demonstrators of pottery and cardmaking.   Register to attend: Contact Athy Family Resource Centre 059 86 32899

  • Art Display and Demos

    Athy Family Resource Centre

    Local art groups will display pieces they have been working on in the last 2 years. Will do demonstrations (for example, card making and pottery) also in the session for all interested.   Drop in to Athy Community FRC to register you place, or ring us on 059 8632899 or email us at info@athycfrc.ie

  • ALONE Logo

    ALONE in Action

    Zoom

    ALONE will be hosting two Webinars on the range of services provided by ALONE to people aged over 60 in the community and information on opportunities for people wishing to get involved.   How to attend? Webinars will be held on Zoom. You can log on using the Meeting ID below. 11:30am Webinar - Meeting […]

  • The EVENTual talk on Drug & Alcohol education

    Athy Youth Cafe Meeting Ln, Athy, Kildare, Ireland

    Interactive workshop on drug education, prevention and awareness. Focusing on debunking myths, exploring beliefs, values and attitudes regarding drugs & alcohol through fun and engaging activities. Registration can be done on the day by parents/guardians

  • Your Questions Answered

    Leixlip Youth and Community Centre Newtown House, Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare,, Ireland

    Leixlip Youth and Community Centre will have a number of experts in relation to: Energy cost saving, Citizens' advice, Nutrition, Parenting advice, Technology explained. Register your attendance by emailing: info@lycc.ie

  • Community Fair

    Newbridge Town Hall Newbridge

    Community Fair: Breaking the stigma of addiction locally with support from agencies on recovery, family support, education, employment etc   Food and entertainment provided. All welcome.  

  • Drugs and Alcohol: An Information session for Parents/Guardians

    12 Rosconnell Close Newbridge, Co.Kildare 12 Rosconnell Close, Newbridge, Co.Kildare

    Information session for parents/guardians on Drug & Alcohol use amongst young people including current trends, signs and effects.   No pre-registration required, all welcome.

  • Social Therapeutic Gardening Workshop

    Curragh Family Resource Centre 1 Griffith Road, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare,, Curragh, Kildare, Ireland

    Curragh Family Resource Centre will be running a workshop on social therapeutic gardening and to develop a living art piece to represent diversity.

  • Am I a Family Carer?

    Leixlip Library Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Kildare, Ireland

    This session is open to anyone, whether they already identify as a family carer or if they are curious about their caring responsibilities. We will go through what a family carer is, what supports are available from FCI ourselves, the state and other agencies.

  • Newbridge FRC Sensory Garden Party

    Newbridge Family Resource Centre Dara Park, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland

    Tea party in Newbridge Family Resource Centre Sensory Garden. Newbridge Family Resource Centre, continually work towards Social Inclusion, building connections within the local community to promote inclusivity allowing for capacity to grow naturally. Through their engagement and welcoming nature this event is open for all.

  • Youth View and Social media

    Kingdom Lifehouse 3 Kirwans lane, Athy, Kildare, Ireland

    This will be a conversation from both youth and adult, its an empowerment event for our community most especially youth's to response positively to the challenges and opportunities of social media and it's effect in our day to day life. This event will including Graphics display exhibition of art design. Animation graphic, quick training on […]

  • Launch of Kildare Social Inclusion Week 2023

    Teach Dara Academy St,, Kildare Town, Kildare, Ireland

    Ken Kavanagh from Kare will officially open County Kildare Social Inclusion Week along with the four Kildare Special Olympics Medalist from the Berlin 2023 competition.   Ken Kavanagh Bio "My name is Ken Kavanagh and I have been working with KARE for 24 years now. The majority of that time has been in the Sports […]

  • Build a College with College Connect

    Maynooth University North Campus Maynooth University, Maynooth, Kildare, Ireland

    A workshop exploring ways of what inclusive college would look like, and learning about opportunities to access higher education. The event is limited to 30 people. Registration via email: collegeconnect@mu.ie

  • Healthy Family Fruit and Nutrition Event

    Teach Dara Academy St,, Kildare Town, Kildare, Ireland

    Inclusive family event for Parents with toddlers including a talk on nutrition and healthy cooking with a taster of a variety of fruits. Register through the Centre on 045 522128 or 0879474783

  • Karing Inclusive Heart Felt Workshop

    Teach Dara Academy St,, Kildare Town, Kildare, Ireland

    This workshop will be facilitated by members of the grandparents group along with a tutor who will work with up to 6 Kare participants to create a felt heart which they can bring home. There will be a display of the felt work the grandparents have been undertaking in the Centre for the launch and […]

  • Inclusive Lego

    Libraries throughout Kildare , Ireland

    To celebrate County Kildare Social Inclusion Week, County Kildare Access Network (CKAN) will donate sets of inclusive lego minifigures, featuring a range of disabilities, to each of the libraries in Kildare to add to their existing lego collections.

  • Winter Wellness and Mindfulness with Monasterevin Women’s Shed

    Monasterevin Council Hall Main Street, Monasterevin, Kildare, Ireland

    Bringing all women, from each diverse section of our community, together to learn about wellness and Mindfulness to promote greater mental and physical fitness . To display and discuss crafts we have produced and to encourage social inclusion into community groups.

  • Community Inclusion Event

    Athy Family Resource Centre

    Athy Family Resource Centre invite all members of the community to join the resident groups in the centre for fun, music, a chat and refreshments