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Fundraiser in Aid of South East Radiotherapy Trust 

A fundraiser for the South East Radiotherapy Trust took place in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on last 23rd May. There was a packed hall on the night and the amount raised totalled €2,195. A big thank you to all those who supported it.

National Lottery Funding

The Health Service Executive South (Cork, Kerry, South Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny) have been allocated National Lottery Funding for distribution to community based groups and voluntary organisations under the following terms:
1. Respite Care Grant Scheme
2. National Lottery Grant Scheme
Applications are invited from groups and organisations involved in the provision of Health and Personal Social Services for once off funding for viable projects (non major capital projects) which can be completed within a reasonable period of time. Closing date for receipt of applications is no later than 5pm on Friday June 12th. More information available at Health Service Executive South Waterford, The Office of the General Manager, HSE South, Local Health Office, Cork Road, Waterford. For information call 051 842800.

UCC Diploma in Disability Studies in Dungarvan

The Centre for Adult Continuing Education, University College Cork is very pleased to announce that the Diploma in Disability Studies is coming to Dungarvan.  This Diploma is a two-year part-time course consisting of three hours, one night a week over a period of 24 weeks each year.  Its aim is to enable participants to develop a critical awareness of the factors operating in the world of disability, to explore the ways in which different issues overlap and how this affects the lives of people living with impairments.  Participants are encouraged to challenge their own attitudes in relation to disability. The first year takes a mainly theoretical approach while the second year concentrates on the more practical issues affecting the lives of people living with impairment. On completion graduates will be able to be more aware of their own attitudes and possible prejudices towards disability; be aware of disability affects people in their daily lives with particular reference to the social model of disability; have an understanding of how a disability impacts not only on the individual, but also on the wider community and be able to carry out research ethically. Applications are currently being accepted for the program. For further information please contact Mike Masterson on 087 6910091 or mikemasterson1@gmail.com

Tramore Family Cycle in Aid of Special Olympics Ireland

A Family Cycle will take place in Aid of Special Olympics Ireland on Monday 1st June meeting at Waterford Regional Sports Centre at 12noon. There will be a fresh Food Market, Arts & Crafts Stalls, Beach Activities for the kids and live music for the whole afternoon.

Contact your Forum
Contact your Community Forum Co-ordinator, at 058-21193, (email: communityforum@waterfordcoco.ie), or Muriel Tobin at 058-21198 (email: murieltobin@waterfordcoco.ie) you can also write to us at The Courthouse, Dungarvan