Kildare Public Participation Network

Youth View and Social media
2022-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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 how we can maximise our mobile phone and understanding amazing power of technology.
Individual interested to be part conversations will need to forwards their name and bit about their view and art work or materials to kingdomlifehouse3@gmail.com minimums 2 week before the 26th of September. The event is free and open to everyone.

Newbridge FRC Sensory Garden Party
2022-09-30 10:30 - 13:00 | Newbridge Family Resource Centre, Dara Park, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 PX65, 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.

Am I a Family Carer?
2022-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Leixlip Library, Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Kildare, W23 WR96, 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.

Social Therapeutic Gardening Workshop
2022-09-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Curragh Family Resource Centre, 1 Griffith Road, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare,, Curragh, Kildare, R56 EH93, Ireland
Curragh Family Resource Centre will be running a workshop on social therapeutic gardening and to develop a living art piece to represent diversity.

Drugs and Alcohol: An Information session for Parents/Guardians
2022-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Community Fair
2022-09-28 10:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Your Questions Answered
2022-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Leixlip Youth and Community Centre, Newtown House, Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip, Co. Kildare,, W23 T8W5, 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

The EVENTual talk on Drug & Alcohol education
2022-09-27 17:00 - 18:00 | 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

ALONE in Action
2022-09-27 11:30 - 18:30 | 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 ID: 813 8465 3311
6:30pm Webinar – Meeting ID: 817 8573 1836

Art Display and Demos
2022-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | 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

Come Join us on a Journey of Discovery
2022-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

Being Included Grandparents Photo Exhibition
2022-09-26 10:00 - 11:30 | 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

St John of God Kildare Events
2022-09-26 - 2022-09-30 | 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 discussion on community supports . They will have music and sports sessions also within the programme as per time table and Arts & crafts session Dance session.

Click here to view timetable of events

Please note: These events are only open to service users of St. John of God Kildare

Newbridge FRC Mens Group BBQ
2021-10-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Newbridge Family Resource Centre, Dara Park, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 PX65, Ireland
Newbridge FRC Mens Group – BBQ
Register by email: admin@newbridgefrc.ie or 045 438173

Tech Corner - Saint John of God
2021-10-01 11:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Tech Corner – Saint John of God online engage.
*Closed Event*

Newbridge FRC Parent and Toddler Group
2021-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Newbridge Family Resource Centre, Dara Park, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 PX65, 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

Being an Inclusive Group Leader
2021-09-30 18:30 - 21:30 | 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, visit: https://communityeducationkwetb.ie/course-enrolment/

Roma Community & Roma Supports Kildare
2021-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | 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

'We are here, HEAR project' Workshop
2021-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cz8OvYkZRS2Q2eXCraOKGA

Petting Farm and Sensory Garden Open Day.
2021-09-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Kildare Farm Foods, Duneany, Rathmuck, Co. Kildare, R51 KC62, 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.

Launch of the Kildare Integration Strategy 2020-2026
2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Microsoft Teams
Launch of the Kildare Integration Strategy 2020-2026 with Minister Roderic O’Gorman.

If you would like To attend, please email: integration@kildarecoco.ie

Activator Programme with Kildare Sports Partnership
2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

No registration is required, just show up on the day. All are welcome.

Athy FRC Parent & Baby/Toddler Group
2021-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Athy Family Resource Centre
Athy FRC Parent and Baby/Toddler group is an in person, parent to parent social group.

To attend, contact Athy FRC at: 059 8632899 or info@athycfrc.ie

Saint John of God Event
2021-09-30 | Zoom
On line DJ via zoom DJ Ross LEAP Maynooth Day Programme

Intercultural Awareness and Anti Racism Training
2021-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
This Introductory session, delivered by Intercultural facilitator Kensika Monshengwo and hosted by Kildare PPN, will introduce participants to the concept of cultural identity; examine unconscious bias, reflect on experiences of prejudice, discrimination and exclusion and will highlight power and privilege between majority and minority groups. The Workshop will also assist participants gain an understanding of diversity and anti-racism vocabulary and concepts. Register Here

Activator Programme with Kildare Sports Partnership
2021-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Bishopsland, Kildare Town

'Hear My Voice' Dunmurray Road Community Roadshow
2021-09-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Bishopsland, Kildare Town
We want to hear your voice….. ‘A community based information fair where the services are coming to You! with stands, voter registration, food, kids entertainment, activator poles and much more. Everyone is welcome. This is an FREE outdoor event and Covid Compliant.

Featuring: KCC, voter registration, CKLP, FAI, Healthy Ireland, Kildare Age Friendly, Kildare Older Persons Council, Older Voices Kildare, The Hive, DPEI Foroige, NSYNC, FRC, Kildare Town Community Garden, Sallins Womens Shed and More. In conjunction with Bishopsland Awareness Committee.

Dublin Bus and Saint John of God Event
2021-09-29 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Dublin Bus on line talk with Roger on Travel training and what services are available
*Closed Event*

Launch of the Kildare PPN Information Hub
2021-09-29 | Kildare
*Please click on the Title or Image for full details*
The Kildare Public Participation Network in support of the Kildare Integration Strategy 2020/2026 undertook to develop a hub of information for ease of access for communities and individuals living in Kildare.
It is hoped that this hub will make it easier for people to access information, in multi-languages about Kildare and some of the services available. We hope that in time it will become a one-stop location for all services as the hub develops and evolves.
View Launch Video Here
www.kildareppn.ie/information-hub

Unlocking the Potential of People with Convictions: Removing Barriers to Higher Education
2021-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
This seminar will discuss the work of the Unlocking Potential project. The project, aims to create a ‘toolkit’ for HEIs to guide the redevelopment of admissions policies and practices for people with convictions.
Join Zoom: Meeting ID: 826 9055 0813 Passcode: [REDACTED]
