Newsletter 2nd March 2011
Welcome to this week’s newsletter.
The ‘new look’ LINC got off to a great start last Thursday night with a huge attendance by the LGBT community, family, friends and neighbours. Thanks again to everyone who helped to make this event happen and a big thank you to Pixie Lols for their wonderful performance. We’ll definitely be seeing more of them!!
We hope you’ve already checked out the new and vibrant LINC website. There’s much more to be added and again, we welcome any suggestions and information to insert.
We’re happy to acknowledge that volunteers have come forward to give a hand with lesbian line, steering group and the youth group but we have space for a few more so don’t be shy… get involved!
Unfortunately, Red was unable to join us last Thursday night due to illness. We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her community development work in LINC over the past nine months and wish her the best of luck going forward.
International Women’s Day 8th March 2011
Come and celebrate the 100th International Women’s Day in LINC from 11am – 3pm next Tuesday March 8th. Coffee and homemade goodies available.
Archive material will be on view as well as a trip down memory lane with photo sharing. So if you have some photos to share from the past, bring them in.
All Welcome!!
Every Little Helps!!
This week we are attaching the donation standing order. Just think, if we had 50 contributions of just €5 per month, it amounts to €3,000 annually. These monies would make a significant and positive could be used for social events, peer support groups and other community events. Over the past year, donations reached over €1,500 which has been a great source of funding towards programme costs and renovating your community centre. Funding for the community and voluntary sector has been seriously affected over the past two years and your help is very much appreciated
News
Camera Club:
Exposure settings! Depth of Field! Interested in taking photos? Interested in learning and sharing knowledge? An introductory night to discuss setting up a camera club will take place in LINC on Thursday 10th March at 8pm. Please contact Kate Moynihan at 086-8758053 if you require any further information.
Cork Womens Fun Weekend
Hello all still looking for people to volunteer a Workshop at this years’ fun weekend. We have loads of interest in stalls there nearly booked out already so ensure you contact us. Check out web site for more details
Counselling Service Reminder
Just a reminder to community members that the information regarding FREE counselling through LINC is a confidential service between the service user and the counselling service they contact. LINC staff need not be notified if someone decides to avail of counselling. Information about how to contact a service is available in envelopes under the blue notice board in the front reception. Please feel free to take the information when you are in LINC or alternatively any staff member can give details over the phone. Service users are not identified to staff in LINC either at the time of contact or after sessions have taken place as clients are identified by ID number not name.
Afternoon ‘T’ with LGBT Noise
Saturday 9th of April 11:30
At the Exchange, Exchange Street Upr, Temple Bar
Community Discussion on Gender Recognition
Because we all deserve equality
All welcome
Topics to be presented and discussed include: Pathologisation, Self
Determination, Relationship Recognition and Family Rights and Intersex
people’s rights.
Cork Lesbian Line is looking for volunteers
Being a volunteer is interesting, challenging and rewarding. It is also a great way to get involved in your community. If you can spare one evening a month, we would love to hear from you. Cork Lesbian Line is part of the LGBT helpline and operates every Wednesday from 7 – 9pm.
A six week training course will be held in conjunction with Gay Information Cork in the Other Place for new and returning volunteers. Starting on Tuesday March 28th from 7 – 9pm. For further information, please contact Martina at 086 3406264.
Cork Pride Committee are meeting in LINC at 8pm next Monday the 7th March if anybody is interested in attending.
Training
Occupational First Aid Starts This Saturday!!
What an opportunity! 30 euro versus 200 any-where else.
Please make sure you get your place as they are limited.
Runs for 4 Saturdays starting March 5th 10am to 4pm.
This training fulfils all requirements for workplace accreditation.
It is valid for two years and covers:
CPR (including paediatrics; De-fib; soft tissue injuries; burns and all possible work related injuries.)
Certified by the OFAAA (Occupational First Aid Assessment Agency).
Creative Writing Classes
at LINC is on Mondays 7-9pm.
We spend a large part of everyday listening to stories, telling stories, reading stories and watching stories...but how many of these stories truly capture your experience of life?
Wouldn't you love if more of the stories you encountered told a tale similar to yours...about falling in love with a woman, coming out to your family and friends, leaving a heterosexual marriage to follow your heart, raising children with another woman, transitioning from one gender to another?
Maybe it's time you told your story.
Classes will be informal and interactive in a relaxed space.
All Welcome.
In 2011, LINC hope to publish a book of Coming Out stories. These writing classes are the perfect place to start for anyone who feels she has a story to tell.
Peer Support Groups
Older Womens Group:
Every Sunday 6-8pm. All Welcome.
Women in Recovery:
Fridays 6-7.30pm Contact LINC for details
Bisexual Womens Group:
Every Friday 7.30pm
Married WomenGroup:
Please contact the office to confirm attending.
Lesbian Parenting Support
Please contact the office and when there is enough interest we will start the group.
Social Events
Mna Na Corcaigh Walking Tours
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2011 by joining author Nicola Depuis on a walking tour if sites associated with Cork’s most famous and infamous women.
Tours Cost €10 pp,lasts for 90 mins. Bring Walking Shoes & Umbrella Just in Case!
Please book in advance. School groups and community groups welcome.
TOURS BEING HELD THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MARCH!
Contact: Nicola Depuis Mobile: 085-7874149 Email:
'Cork Women - A Centenary Celebration'
8th March, 7-10pm at 8 North Mall
Join us for some wine, short talks, art and music to celebrate the many wonderful achievements of Cork women on the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day.
This is event is free and all are welcome. Donations are appreciated :-)
Sports
Women's Tennis on Tuesday evenings - We're looking for new members, all levels welcome. For more information, please contact Sheila on 087 6129040.
Women's Badminton on Tuesday evenings in Carrigtwohill. Cost 3 euro. All welcome. For more information, please contact Nicky on 086 8479051
College Life
UCC LGBT
This week we are having a Coffee Posse. Thursday at 7pm in the Pavillion. We are meeting outside the Student Centre at 6.45. As always, all new people are welcome!
Hope to see you there!
CIT LGBT
Hey everyone don't forget our "Pick & Mix Topics" tonight @7PM Meeting Room 1, First Floor Student Centre, CIT.
Members will pick topics to put into a hat for selection and the group will discuss them. Soft drinks and snacks will be available, all welcome.
LINC is Open Mon, Tues, Weds 11am until 3pm and Thurs 11am until 8pm.
Pop in for coffee, tea and/or chat.