newsletter 9th march 2011

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Newsletter 9th March 2011Welcome to this week’s newsletter.

International Women’s DayWe hope you all enjoyed the day and perhaps did something to

celebrate. For all those who popped in to LINC we hope you

enjoyed the scones and fresh cream cakes. For those who didn’t

make it then you’re a little bit slimmer than we are.

LINC Garden

The garden has been cleared cleaned spruced up and is now

getting ready for spring planting. This wouldn’t be possible

without the help of LIZ our volunteer gardener. Thank-you LIZ forcontinuing to help us here in LINC it is much appreciated.

Non Formal Guidance

Information and application forms regarding the above course is

available in LINC This is a great way for women over 21 to get

back into education. The Diploma course is in association with

the Centre for Adult Education in UCC. We have had great

feedback about this course so for more details give us a call.

Awareness Training

This is now taking place on March 25th we have 2 places left so if

you are interested then please contact the office asap.



NewsCamera Club:

Exposure settings! Depth of Field! Interested in taking photos?Interested in learning and sharing knowledge? An introductorynight to discuss setting up a camera club will take place in LINC

on Thursday 10th March at 8pm. Please contact Kate Moynihan at086-8758053 if you require any further information.

Counselling Service ReminderJust a reminder to community members that the informationregarding FREE counselling through LINC is a confidential servicebetween the service user and the counselling service theycontact. LINC staff need not be notified if someone decides toavail of counselling. Information about how to contact a serviceis available in envelopes under the blue notice board in the frontreception. Please feel free to take the information when you arein LINC or alternatively any staff member can give details overthe phone. Service users are not identified to staff in LINC eitherat the time of contact or after sessions have taken place as

clients are identified by ID number not name.

Afternoon ‘T’ with LGBT NoiseSaturday 9th of April 11:30

At the Exchange, Exchange Street Upr, Temple BarCommunity Discussion on Gender Recognition

Because we all deserve equalityAll welcome

www.lgbtnoise.ieTopics to be presented and discussed include:

Pathologisation, Self Determination, Relationship Recognition and Family Rights and

Intersexpeople’s rights.

Cork Lesbian Line is looking for volunteersBeing a volunteer is interesting, challenging and rewarding. It isalso 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 GayInformation Cork in the Other Place for new and returning

volunteers. Starting on Tuesday March 28th from 7 – 9pm. Forfurther information, please contact Martina at 086 3406264.



Training

Occupational First Aid

Due to the surprising number of people who didn’t sign up and

commit to this we have decided to re-evaluate how this course

will proceed. Watch this space for more details. Apologies to the

few women who did commit but we will be on to you all in the

next couple of weeks to let you know what’s happening. Oh andby the way your money is SAFE. “Oh did someone say

Debenhams have a 20% sale!!!”

This training fulfils all requirements for workplace accreditation.Cost €30

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 Classesat 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 Women’s Drop InNote that this is a casual evening for women to call in to LINC to

meet up. It is happening each Friday at 7.30pm. Beth is here to

meet and greet have discussions share and just hang out, so why

not come along you will be more than welcome.

Married Women Group:

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.

Phoenix Youth Group

This youth group have been really busy in the last few weeks.

They are completing a five week peer support group this week

which was held in conjunction with the lads over in UNITE. They

also went over to the Everyman last week to see a play called

“F…k” My Life this was followed by a workshop on Saturday. DVD

and Chinese was the order of the night on another occasion and if

that’s not enough there is Horse Riding in Killarney over the

Paddy’s weekend!!!

Catch a breath now!!!!!!!!



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

Cork Sports PartnershipPlease click on the link below to learn about a new initiative

targeted at those who are unemployed to become more active.

The scheme aims to increase access to leisure facilities through

reduced fees & is co-ordinated by Cork Sports Partnership.

Further info is available from the Cork Sports Partnership on 021-

4665081.

http://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/link2bactive

Social Events

Ciarrai Amach and north Kerry and west limerick LGBT supportgroup ( NKWL LGBT ) invites you to a night of bowling.

At Bowling Buddies, Manor West, Tralee at 7.30pm,Monday 21st

march .

Vouchers available on the reverse side of your TESCO receipts

when you shop in Tesco.

If you want more info bout the bowling ring David on 0879610930





Cork Womens Fun Weekend

28th April to 1st May 2011

Check out http:

www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie

College Life

CIT LGBT

http://www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie/

http://www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie/



Hey everyone this week we are having a pool

tournament night tonight Wed 9th March @7pm

in the Common Room, Student Centre.

Members will split into teams and play against

each other, all welcome.

LINC is Open Mon, Tues, Weds 11am until 3pm and

Thurs 11am until 8pm.

Pop in for coffee, tea and/or chat.

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