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Issue 148

February 2018

County Armagh Community Development arranged an explority visit to Monaghan Men’s Shed, who aim to pro-vide a safe, alcohol free place for men of all ages to meet and share their skills in a friendly and leisurely envi-ronment. CACD were look-ing into the possibility of es-tablishing a men’s shed and selected this shed as an ex-ample of how the concept works. On arrival we were given a demonstration on how to divine for water. We then had the traditional welcome cup of tea and scones, as well as some homemade porridge bread from the Shed’s very own baker. Fol-lowing a tour of the facility the group had an opportunity to chat and ask questions about how the place works and to meet individ-ual members on a one to one basis. The men take part in wood-working, wood carving, furniture restoration, gardening, computers and internet, basic repairs and outings. All had lunch in a local hotel where further networking occurred.

Following on from previous consultations County Armagh Com-munity Development will be hosting further consultations on Brexit. The aim of the discussions are to air peoples hopes and reservations about Brexit. The next 2 consultation events are: Monday 5th February, Tullyvallen Orange Hall at 8.15pm Monday 19th February Edenderry Orange Hall at 7.30pm

Please feel free to come along an participate in the discussion. This project is funded by the CFNI.

CACD are hosting Event Marshalling/Parade Marshalling in Carleton St Orange Hall, Portadown at 7pm on the 21st & 27

th February. This will be delivered by David O’Neill from Event

Safety NI. To book a place contact CACD.

DAERA’s recent consultation “Briefing on Northern Ireland Budg-etary Outlook 2018-20” proposes cuts that if were to come into effect would undoubtedly result in all funding from DAERA to Ru-ral Community Development support under their Targeting Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme coming to a stop in March. With this it has the potential closure of rural support net-work organisations including us at County Armagh Community Development. We would like to thank everyone who responded on our behalf to this consultation.

Corkley Development Association in-vites you to their annual Beetle Drive in Corkley Orange Hall. This will be on Fri-day 23rd February at 8.00pm.

Corkley Development Association Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 20th February 2018 at 8.00pm.

Corkley Drum Majors continue to meet on Saturday mornings from 10.30 to 12.30. If you would like to join with them please contact Mary on 07917866345

Corkley Pipe Band are providing tuition in Pipes and Drums and if you would like to learn please contact Mary on 07917866345 for dates and times.

Altnaveigh Pipe Band Celebration Meal for International Bagpipe Day on Satur-day 10th March in Altnaveigh House, Newry. Entertainment, raffle and auction. Meal served at 8pm sharp. Ticket £25. Tickets can be bought from David Hanna, Billy Nummy and John Mur-dock or contact Altnaveigh House on 02830265151.

Congratulations to Armaghbreague LOL 153 who received a grant of £9,979 to go towards hall improvements This funding was from Awards for All Northern Ireland.

Mullintur Ulster Scots Improvement Com-mittee hosting their Annual Table Quiz in Mullintur Orange Hall on Friday 2

nd February

at 8pm. All welcome.

Children and Vulnerable Adults Course (delivered by Volunteer Now) in Corkley Or-ange hall on Saturday 24th February com-mencing at 2.00pm. The course will last 3 hours. If anyone in your group is interested they should register their interest with CACD office. This course is essential if you are ap-plying for funding from the Ulster Scots Agency.

4OTC, Newtownhamilton Country and Gospel Concert in Newtownhamilton High School on Wednesday 28th February 2018 at 7.45pm Featuring: Crawford Bell - John Glenn - Cowboy Larry - Michael Mawhinney - Paul Berry - Coral Sloane - Mervyn Walker Compere Gary Wilson Backing Group Shobud Tickets £10 from any Club Member Charity Raffle for Cystic Fibrosis

Cladymore Friendship Group continue to meet every other Wednesday morning at 10am - 11.30am. On the 14th February Tom Canning will speak about bee keeping and on the 28th February Lewis Singleton will speak about legal issues and how to write a will. Everyone welcome.

Aughlish Ulster Scots Group Scarva held their annual tribute and commemoration of the life and work of Scotland's National Bard Robert Burns on 25th January. In addition to an illustrated talk on the life of Burns those in attendance heard readings from his poems as well as works by local poets who were influ-enced by Burns. Music was provided by Ryan Gilmore, Pipe Major of Tyrones Ditches Pipe Band and the evening ended with the traditional fare of Tatties Neeps and Haggis.

Poyntzpass Silver Band are holding their annual table quiz in the local Community Hall on Wednesday 14th February at 8pm. The quiz master is Cyril Whiteside and there will be refreshments during the evening and a prize raffle.

The members of Poyntzpass Royal British Legion are holding their annual table quiz on Wednesday 18th February in the Poyntzpass Royal British Legion Hall. Quizzing will start at 8pm and the evening will include a prize raffle and some light refreshments. Everyone will be made most welcome.

SOAR (ABC) has been appointed in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area to im-plement the LEADER element of the NI Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. They are now open for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for project proposals under the following measures. Rural Basic Services: This measure is aimed at supporting the provision of improvements in social infrastructure that will provide access to basic services which are an integral part of and in line with the Council Community Plan and emerging priorities. The project must fit in with the theme of Innovative Service Delivery and allow a num-ber of services to be delivered to the community. Grants are available up to £250,000 dependant on type of project at a rate of 75% of eligible costs. Eligible Applicants: Council, Community / Voluntary Sector or Strategic Public Bodies. Rural Business Investment Scheme: This measure is aimed at supporting and encouraging the development of non-agricultural activities in rural areas for all new and existing micro and small enterprises. Grants are available for marketing up to £5000 and capital up to £90,000 (dependant on type of business and level of job creation) at a rate of 50% of eligible costs. Eligible Applicants - Private individuals 18 or older in a rural area, Micro enterprises (less than 10 employees), Small enterprises (10-49 employees), Social Economy Enterprises. Expression of Interests, which can be found on our website - www.soarni.org must be submitted by Monday 5th February 2018. To discuss any potential project ideas or the further pre-requisites required please contact the SOAR (ABC) office in Craigavon and speak with either; Elaine Cullen on 028 3831 2588, Maria Magennis on 028 3831 2578 or Rosemary Hughes (Armagh Office) 028 3752 9618 or Stephanie Palmer (Banbridge Office) 028 4066 0609

Four Orange Thursday Club, New-townhamilton meet on Thursday after-noons from 2.30pm. February meetings in Newtownhamilton Orange Hall as fol-lows: 1st February 2018 Dancing to Kenny Paul 8th February 2018 Dancing to Robert Brown 15th February 2018 Dancing to Big Dave 22nd February 2018 Dancing to Robert Brown.

Tullyhappy LOL 59 invite you to their Quiz on Wednesday 7th March in Tullyhappy Orange Hall at 7.45pm. All welcome.

MHFA Mental Health First Aid Dates: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th Feb-ruary 2018 Venue: Emmanuel Church 23a Castle Lane Lurgan BT67 9BD Times: 9.30 am – 4.30pm Course Fee: This course is fully funded through Protect Life Strategy Funds; therefore there will be no cost to partici-pants. Attendance at both days is re-quired in order to achieve the MHFA Certificate. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is appro-priate for anyone from a voluntary or pro-fessional background who comes into contact with the general public and is interested in learning more about mental health problems, how they impact on in-dividuals and how best to provide sup-port. Please contact: Heather Robinson or Roisin Tallon 028 38 392314

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