Mayo Public Participation Network (PPN) continues it’s series of information evenings for community groups this May. Remaining meetings are listed below and are open to all community groups.

The Municipal District, in which your group operates, in is the correct meeting for your group to attend.

Ballina MD            May 21 7pm Crossmolina Parish Hall

Castlebar MD       May 22 7pm Balla Resource Centre

Claremorris MD   May 23 7pm Knock House Hotel

The Information evening will include the following

Light Refreshments will be served at the meeting

Please contact Ann Marie McGing, Mayo PPN Resource Worker to confirm your attendance office@mayoppn.net | 094-9047054

Waters and Communities Special Award is now open for applications with a deadline of 23rd May 

Deadline for Expression of Interest Forms 4pm on Wednesday 23rd May 2018

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th May 2018, 5pm.

Open call for applications to a Community Water Development Fund 2018. Closing date Monday, 28th May

Deadline 5pm Thursday 31st May 2018

Deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday, 19th June 2018 

Applications must be made to Mayo County Council, no later than 5pm, 20th June, 2018.

There are currently a number of places available on this new course Cannabis: Issues and Responses taking place in Castlebar on May 23rd.  Booking at link.

Tuesday 29th May in the Clayton Hotel Galway from 10 am-1pm .

The event will hear insights and learning on social farming from service providers, participants and farmers who are already engaged in social farming across Galway, Mayo & Roscommon. It will also disseminate the results of research on social farming that was undertake in 2017 across Ireland.

Please save the date. Full details to follow

The Road Safety Authority runs a nationwide Road Safety Education service and have a series of comprehensive, effective presentations that can be tailored to suit your group. 

Breast Cancer Ireland launched their complimentary breast education and awareness programme for women to better educate women about good breast health - how to perform a breast self-examination and signs and symptoms to look for….aiming to reduce the fear factor of a breast cancer diagnosis.

As part of the programme, they offer the opportunity of a visit of thier Outreach Coordinator to your group, to explain a little more about Breast Cancer Ireland and the advances being made in cancebreast cancer research. In addition, the coordinator will demonstrate how best to perform a breast self-examination and will share her own personal experience of having had a breast cancer diagnosis.

If interested in availing of this beneficial service please contact Rachel Fitzgerald-Feeley - Outreach Coordinator Breast Cancer Ireland - 087-1674980 or rfitzgeraldfeeley@bciresearch.ie

Looking for a speaker for a meeting? And a positive outlook on climate change? Your Mayo Cool Planet Champion is available, free of charge, to give an interactive session on climate, & how we all can make the changes that make the difference. Contact Cleo on 085 1754916 or devitohara06@gmail.com

Mayo County Council has commenced the review of the current Mayo County Development Plan 2014 - 2020 and the preparation of a new Development Plan for the period 2020- 2026. Mayo County Council wishes to engage with as many individuals, groups and organisations as possible in this process and in shaping the new Plan for the county.

GMIT Mayo Campus is considering the development of a Community and Youth Work programme. The survey will take approximately five minutes of your time to complete. Please submit by Monday, 28th May 2018

Please send us event details and an image and we can circulate it on facebook and twitter!

Please send information in a word document or in the body of the email and an image goes along way!

Register now to get planning your Street Feast. Apply for your free Street Feast party pack, complete with bunting, balloons, posters, invites and a brilliant DIY guide! Street Feast takes place on Sunday 10th June 2018.

Free Interrail Trip for Europeans turning 18.  

Heritage Week 2018 will take place from 18-26 August and event registration is now open.

Stop Food Waste aims to help Irish householders make the most of their food. It provides information, tools and support materials on all aspects of preventing food waste, from good planning and shopping practices through to correct storage and reuse options.

Good starting point for groups who want to learn more about GDPR - Coming May 25th 2018

Reports available at the link above

If you would like more information on the NCCA Transition from Preschool to Primary School Initiative, please contact mary.daly@ncca.ie

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