Planting winter garlic in our newly renovated garden during the Therapeutic Horticulture Course. Many thanks to GIY: Energia Get Ireland Growing fund and Waterford City & County Council: Supporting Waterford Communities 2019 Fund, for supporting the garden renovations. We are looking forward to using this gorgeous outdoor space in the delivery of our community education programmes
Thanks to Skillnet for the opportunity to participate in a Therapeutic Horticulture Course delivered by Caitriona Kelly from GIY in the Women’s Centre on the 30th and 31st of October. It was both informative and enjoyable and we look forward to including our garden in our community education programmes
In addition to the above the Women’s Centre in Partnership with WIT (Waterford Institute of Technology) will begin delivery of a QQI Level 6 Certificate in Community Studies in September 2019
The Certificate in Community Studies introduces the theory and practice of community education and development. Practical participative methodologies supports the development of skills in group work, facilitation and community development. Reflective practice and personal development supports the recognition of existing skills and helps identify areas for development. This programme is delivered over one year and progression is possible to the Higher Certificate in Community Development and Education programme in WIT.
Module 1: Personal Effectiveness for Community Work 10
credits
Module 2: Group Work and Facilitation Skills 10 credits
Module 3: Community Development 10 credits
Entry requirements:
Actively working in community & voluntary sector
Interviews will be conducted prior to acceptance
For more information contact Kate: katenccwnwaterford@gmail.com or Breda: bredanccwnwaterford@gmail.com or telephone: 051-351918
A big thank you to Tesco Store Manager Andrew and Community Champion Susan for a cheque for €381.84. Presented in the Women’s Centre to Treasurer, Eleanor Murphy, Coordinator Breda Murphy and Management Member Ann Fitzgerald.
Thanks to Sergeant Dave Butler, Community Policing Section, Waterford Garda Station for coming to the Women’s Centre today to register 18 new voters in time for the upcoming election on the 24 May 2019