Avondhu Blackwater Partnership have launched two new door to door bus services on a pilot basis in the Mallow area. The new services are: Tuesdays: Morning collections from 9.40 am in Castletownroche, Killavullen, Carrig and Ballyviniter to Mallow. Return departs at 1.00 pm. …
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership continue to provide a range of supports for people experiencing unemployment or job insecurity. Two training courses coming up in May and June are the Career Skills Workshops and the Train the Trainer programme. Places are limited so prompt expression of interest is advised. The opportunities are specifically aimed at those experiencing…
In conjunction with the County Council and the Stop Food Waste programme (www.stopfoodwaste.ie) Donal O’Leary will be doing a series of composting workshops free of charge, at the garden allotment site behind the ITW HiCone factory at Quartertown Industrial Estate, Mallow. The workshops will be on the 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and…
Mallow Castle came alive at the weekend as part of Mallows Easter Celebrations. Local Mallow residents, visitors to the town and the young and old alike were able to enjoy the grounds of Mallow Castle in all its former glory and soak up the festival atmosphere and celebrations which included a street show by the…
Are you a new or existing Community Group? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is currently offering Community Development training to members of community and voluntary groups. Course content, timing and duration will be tailored to meet the needs of your group. Modules can include Committee Skills, Project Planning, Financial Planning, Officers roles, Communication and PR (web-site and…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership are organising 3 Occupational First Aid Fetac Level 5 courses for May. They are inviting participants to express their interest and each course can take 10 people which will be held in Fermoy, Mallow and Blarney depending on demand. Participants who have completed this course will be able to: Ensure employees are…
As part of the overall strategy to support people who are experiencing unemployment, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is currently developing its programme of training opportunities for 2012. The opportunities outlined below are specifically aimed at those focusing on moving towards employment and are developed from needs identified that will help people to up-skill and enhance their…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will co-ordinate an exciting new round of training for businesses aimed at bringing the level of hospitality and customer service in the area to the highest standard. The training will involve a half-day course option and a full day option for managers, supervisors and frontline staff. The course will give participants a…
ELEVATE is a user friendly training programme, packed with activity that targets those individuals feeling isolated, and lacking in self esteem. It has a particular focus on confidence building with a view to preparing participants to progress to mainstream training or education. The ELEVATE course is co-ordinated By Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd. and funded by…
Do you live in the Mallow, Fermoy or Blarney area? Are you a College student and finding transport difficult? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is researching the need for bus services to third level colleges for people living in the Mallow, Fermoy and Blarney hinterlands. The partnership has received several calls in recent weeks from people who…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership last week contributed towards the enhancement of the newly created Mallow Rebel Trail by donating €1500 towards the painting of an impressive Mural depicting life in Mallow at the turn of the last century. The work of art, which is located on the gable end of Fitzpatrick’s Jewellers at the base of…
Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, has confirmed that the national roll out of water meters to homes across Ireland will begin early next year. In response to this, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has teamed with Chevron Training and is now offering Water Meter Installation courses which will be ideally suited to the person who wishes…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnerships’ New Start Jobs Clinic is commencing in the coming weeks. The initiative, which is designed to upskill those seeking employment, focuses on practical skills such as CV Preparation, Networking and Interview skills in order to give those seeking employment the best chance to find work. The labour market is experiencing increased competitiveness…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is hosting a number of one-day workshops in late September and October. Aimed at people from the Greater Blarney, Fermoy and Mallow areas who are currently unemployed. The workshop will be a powerful first step towards empowering you to get back into the job market. The programme is designed: To equip you…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership wish to extend a big thank you to all the parents and volunteers who made the Mallow Summer Camp such a success. The summer camp consisted of a series of activities in sports, art and craft and drama among others and involved the kids of the Southside Community Centre and the Woodview…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership’s Blackwater Valley Heritage Trail was launched this week by Mr. Tom Barry TD. The innovative series of tours have been developed by the local development company to promote the rich heritage of the Blackwater Valley and to enhance the huge tourism potential of North Cork. To augment the tours a free high…
Blackwater Community Connect will be having their annual Street Collection in Fermoy and Mallow on Friday the 29th of July. Proceeds will go towards maintaining the provision of the friendly phone call service for the elderly, which is now operating throughout the North Cork and Avondhu/Blackwater areas. A handyman service also provides essential maintenance and…
Date & Times 20 August : 10:00 – 16:00 24 August : 10:00 – 16:00 27 August : 10:00 – 16:00 Admission: €25, €20 students and seniors Event Description: This heritage trail is a guided bus tour of the Blackwater Valley and Blarney. Three trails to choose from. Booking in advance essential. A specific child…
A great big thank you to Patsy Cahill and the organizers of our Honda Run which took place in Castletownroche on Sunday July 4th . Thanks too to the bikers for turning up on such a warm day to take part in this our third Honda Run for Blackwater Community Connect. It was the place…
Are you a Community Group, a Sporting or Cultural organisation? Do you have project or a scheme that you would like to see delivered but cannot source the workers to do it? Well if you are willing to come up with the idea Avondhu Blackwater Partnership may have the solution for you. The TÚS Initiative…
This July Avondhu Blackwater Partnership plan to organise a series of children’s summer camps in Mallow. These camps will include elements of sport, drama and art and will be open to children of all ages. The camps will be held at Woodview Drive Community Centre and Southside Community Center. The camps are currently at the…
Are you recently or long term unemployed and looking for advice on entitlements or how to get back into the workplace? Or are you an entrepreneur who is seeking advice on turning your idea into a business? What if you are looking to improve your opprtunities by furthering your education and qualifications? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership…
Mallow Men’s Retirement Group has been set up recently and to date members have viewed some All-Ireland Hurling finals from the 60’s and 70’s. The group will host speakers from time to time and on May 26th Ann Marie Tierney from the Citizen Information Centre will give a comprehensive information and advice presentation on all…
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Avondhu Blackwater Partnership this week launched the findings of the Mallow Estates Needs Analysis commissioned in partnership with the Mallow Estates Development Association, in the Woodview Drive Community Centre. The consultation process of the Mallow Estates Needs Analysis project has provided an opportunity for individuals, groups and various stakeholders, to identify and document challenges facing…
All interest groups and individuals are invited to attend the Launch of the Mallow Needs Analysis in Woodview Drive Mallow at 2.30pm.
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