Trudy McGroarty, Activities Co-ordinator and staff are proud to announce that they will be running the following exciting programme of events, so come along and join in and enjoy our welcoming atmosphere.
Monday-
Computer Club: This is for all levels of ability-join us and find out about the mysteries of the keyboard. Sessions run 10-11.30am for beginners, 12-1.30pm for intermediate and 1.45-3.15pm for beginners also.
Refreshments given
Tuesday
Line dancing session 2.30-3.30pm
Thursday
Bingo 10.30- 11.pm 4 page book and flyer
Health Walk 11-11.45 from St Anne’s.
Seated Exercise 11.30-12.pm
Quiz 1.pm- 1.30pm
Line dancing: 1.30pm – 2.30pm for all abilities
Laughter Yoga 2.45pm- 3.30pm Great fun to be had with this.
(Boiled bacon and cabbage with a pudding, cost £2.00 served between 12pm and 1pm)
Friday
Big bonanza bingo: 12-3.15pm be in it to win it! 10 page book plus additional flyers available
(Fish and chips with a pudding, cost £2.00, served between 12.30 and 1.15pm)
Take your pick 3.15-3.45pm. Open the box and you might be a winner! Money goes up each week if JACKPOT is not won.
We also organize outings on a regular basis. Health events are hosted here, external services come and provide information. You can also access our other many services.
For further information on any of these activities please contact Irish in Birmingham on 0121 604 6111. Ask For Trudy, Shelley, or Terry
If listening to all the trad tunes around St Patricks Festival has made you want to learn to play an instrument, get yourself along to the Irish Centre on Tuesday evenings during term time and see if its for you!
from Fiddle to accordian you are sure to find an instrument you would like to play.
for further information contact Michael Green on 07958288567
Do you have a few spare hours on your hands? would you like to share your valuable experience with others? we are currently looking for people to volunteer here at Irish in Birmingham – from greeting visitors, delivering and assisting with workshops to becoming an information point in community venues – WE NEED YOU! for further information please contact Yvonne Name Yvonne Web www.irishinbirmingham.com Tel 0121 604 6111 Email yvonne@irishinbirmingham.com
Following the success of the 2012 Summer School next years date has now been released, so put it in your diary.
20th & 21st July 2013
for more information visit patmolloysummerschool.co.uk
Calling all dance teachers, line dance instructors, keep fit experts, singers, bingo callers and quiz masters. It doesn’t matter what your talent is we need your help.
Would you like to spend an hour of your time hosting an activity?
We have 12 community based settings across the city, so there will be somewhere local to you.
If you would like to take part but need training to be able to deliver this service we would love to help you with that training!
Activities are fun and being part of the delivery is very rewarding, they are a chance to join in, or just to get out of the house for an hour, or more if you have the time.
Call for an informal chat, We really do look forward to hearing from you!
Call Yvonne Price 0121 604 6111 or email Yvonne@irishinbirmingham.com
If you would like to register for this scheme please click on the titles above, print off, sign and return to Irish in Birmingham offices.
If you’re a Birmingham based Irish business and would like to be included in our map or listings, please get in touch for details and to apply.
When someone dies, each person’s experience of grief is unique and for many it can seem totally overwhelming and devastating. At such a time having someone there to provide emotional support and to listen can make a big difference as you attempt to adjust and to cope with life without the person who has died. Equally, support with practical matters such as benefits, finances or advice to arrange funerals can be helpful.
Following our consultation with our stakeholders in 2011, who identified support for the bereaved as a gap in the services we currently provide, we will be offering bereavement support from 14th May 2012.Hugh Tibbits, CEO said “We are really pleased to be offering this crucial new support service. Our commitment is to provide quality advice and support services for the community. We have ensured that those offering this service are fully equipped to provide this vital help by purchasing in-depth training from CRUSE, the bereavement charity”
Help is just a phone call away. Please ring us on 0121 604 611 to arrange an appointment. Like all our services the support is free and confidential.
The Gathering Ireland 2013 is a unique chance for us all to join a countrywide, citizen led initiative to reach out to Ireland’s global diaspora and bring them home for an unprecedented year long celebration of all that is great about Ireland.
Check out the website www.thegatheringireland.com and register for updates. A bigger and better website will be launched mid-April with toolkits and supports for industry: marketing tools; online promotion; ‘how to’ guides and expert advice.
Find them on Facebook, like their page and share it with friends www.facebook.com/thegatheringireland
Follow them on Twitter www.twitter.com/gatheringIRL
Watch the video www.youtube.com/gathering2013 and stay tuned for an exciting TV advert- it’s going to be something really special.
