Basic computers will begin again at Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, The Showgrounds, Fermoy for over 55’s throughout the North Cork area. If you have not completed this course already and would like to learn how to email, carry out a transaction online, Skype your friends and family or if there is something in particular that you…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has serious concerns in connection with proposed local government reforms, which would see local authorities take control of the LEADER Programme and the Local and Community Development Programme. This action will also threaten the future delivery of programmes including the Rural Social Scheme, TUS and Community Connect. The proposals from the Department…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is delighted to announce the expansion of the Handyman and Telephone Befriending Services for older people – under the umbrella of Community Connect – to the West Waterford areas of Lismore, Cappoquin, Tallow and Ballyduff. In addition to these services, the company intends to provide an advocacy service to assist senior citizens…
Older people are very often the targets of a wide variety of scams. Some aim to steal identities, some are after money. When unscrupulous professional scammers confuse and gain the trust of older people, they can gain access to bank accounts, credit cards, and even assets. If you are concerned about the welfare of a…
If you have time on your hands, patience and knowledge of Internet and Email then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for people to give one-to-one support to senior citizens at our Basic Computer Courses that we are holding in Fermoy, Mallow and Blarney. The courses take place for two hours…
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has been in touch to let me know that their ‘Check it Fits’ Service will be visiting Lidl Car Park on 16th of January from 10am to 5.30pm.This is a really worthwhile service so I would like to sharesome information about the service with you and would encourage you to do likewise with your…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership ‘Community Connect’ has just completed the Benefit 4 introduction to Internet and Email course to over 55’s in Fermoy, Conna, Mallow and Blarney. These courses began back in September and were delivered to complete beginners as well as to many who had already dipped their toes in cyberspace. Learners have enjoyed the…
A basic computer course will begin at Conna Social Centre for over 55’s on Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Learn at your own pace to send Email, surf the Internet, download digital photographs to your computer, learn about online banking, Government services, join a social networking site, learn about Internet security, or be able to contact family and friends…
To date people over 65 years have been largely excluded from the IT revolution like Internet/Email and Social Networking sites and the benefits that they might gain from using IT. Avondhu Blackwater Partnership continues to deliver basic computers/Internet/Email/ Skype to older people and those seeking employment throughout the North Cork area. Courses are currently available in Fermoy, Mallow…
Basic Computer Courses are continuing in Fermoy, Mallow and Blarney for Senior Citizens and jobseekers. Fermoy courses take place on Mondays at Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, The Showgrounds, Fermoy. Mallow courses take place each Wednesday at Gouldshill, Mallow and Blarney courses take place every Thursday at Christy’s Hotel. Learn at your own pace to send Email, surf the Internet, join a…
Basic Computer Courses will begin at CDYS, Mallow from September 11th. Maybe you would like to learn how to send Email, surf the Internet, join a social networking site, learn about Internet security, or be able to contact family and friends through Skype. Our Banks encourage us to use Internet Banking and many people now use apps on Ipad…
Volunteers needed to help deliver basic computers, Internet & Email to older people. Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is introducing older people and jobseekers to the Internet, Email and Skype and we require your help to ensure people receive individual attention and are comfortable using computers. The course will begin at CDYS, Mallow on September 11th from…
Despite perceptions that rural Ireland is not the best place to grow old in it has been found in research carried out by the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology in Galway that taking part in your community brings with it more positivity and a better quality of life. Pursuing personal interests and projects brings more…
Do you or someone you love struggle with computers? More and more people connect and communicate through the Internet and keep in touch with family and friends at home and abroad. Do you want to connect with family members relatives and friends through Skype, book a holiday online, send emails, write a letter, book tickets,…
‘Senior Citizen: The Essential Guidebook 2013’ recently launched by Home Instead Senior Care is now available at Avondhu Blackwater Partnership. The book is invaluable and features advice on many issues experienced by older people including allowances/entitlements, medical health and nutrition, home safety information, legal and financial information, all up-to-date information. The book provides a wide-ranging…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will begin delivering a home cleaning service to older people and those with a disability on May 7th in Fermoy. The service will be available each Tuesday and people wishing to avail of it should contact Mary at 025/33411 or email mary@avondhublackwater.com
Are you terrified of computers, or maybe you have overcome the basics and want to explore further? Have you found it difficult to keep pace at other IT courses? By keeping our classes small we can help you move at your own pace as you learn the basics of computers. Let us introduce you to…
Avondhu Blackwater ‘Community Connect’ would like to hear from you if you co-ordinate or attend a senior citizen group e.g. Active Retirement, Coffee Morning groups, Senior Clubs & Community groups, craft groups etc. We are currently reviewing our services to older people and would like to receive seniors’ inputs and opinions on the services that…
Last week participants on Avondhu Blackwater Partnerships’ elder outreach programme enjoyed their annual Christmas Party! The Community Connect is a service where the older and isolated members of society receive telephone calls and domestic supports and every January the group gets together to celebrate the season. This years party was held at Springfort Hall and…
Avondhu Blackwater ‘Community Connect’ urges people to check on older people in their area during this cold snap. Older people with limited mobility, health issues and those who live alone can be more affected by the extreme cold weather we are currently experiencing. Older people who may themselves be concerned about their health or wellbeing…
Here at Avondhu Blackwater ‘Blackwater Community Connect’ we want to start up an online book club called Blackwater Book Worms. It’s a great opportunity for people with an interest in reading to be part of a social group without having to leave the comfort of their own home, which eliminates problems of mobility and transport…
Christmas came again to participants of the Avondhu Blackwater Community Connect programme who were treated to a Christmas Party in Springfort Hall on Thursday last week. The traditional Avondhu Blackwater Community Connect Christmas Party takes place in January as the hustle and bustle of December makes travel and attendance difficult for some participants, and this…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership this welcomed Alan Kelly TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, to their offices in Fermoy. The company’s function is to provide funding and dedicated supports to local communities and as part of this, operates a dedicated Rural Transport bus service covering much of North Cork. Rural…
Can technology improve the day to day lives of the over 60’s? Can it support independent living for those living alone? A study is being undertaken by Dundalk IT in conjunction with ADA Security to determine if it is possible to prolong self-sufficient living of the older citizens in Ireland. Gerry o Mahony of ADA…
At the invitation of Mary Allen, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, through an advertisement in The Avondhu weekly newspaper, a group of twelve men met in Fermoy Youth Centre in July 2011. They viewed a recording of Cork V Kilkenny in the 1966 All-Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park. After the game ended, a general discussion took…
Made a New Year’s resolution to learn how to use that new laptop you got for Christmas? Then you might like to bring it along to Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Offices for some gentle persuasion on how to use it. Due to popular demand Avondhu Blackwater Community Connect will deliver Basic Computer Training to older people…
Fermoy Men’s Retirement Group will meet at the Avondhu Blackwater Offices, The Showgrounds, Fermoy on Monday 12th December at 3pm. This will be an informal meeting to decide what the aims and objectives of the group are as well as the types of activities the group would like to pursue. There are some plans afoot…
Blackwater Community Connect provides reliable help at a reduced rate when you have tasks that are too much for most older people but too small to hire in a contractor. If you need shelves fitted, a leaking tap fixed, hedges cut or your gutters cleaned then read on. Our handyman is Garda Vetted, fully insured…
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