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Tipperary PPN Newsletter March 2019- 2nd edition
Sections:
1. Funding/ Grant Opportunities 2. Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
Funding/ Grant Opportunities
Expression of interest in CLÁR projects Tipperary County Council is seeking expressions of interest in respect of community/school play area projects under the terms of the CLÁR Scheme. CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in areas that experience disadvantage. The aim of CLÁR is to support the sustainable development of identified CLÁR areas with the aim of attracting people to live and work there. Please refer to the 2019 Scheme Outline for more detailed information. The Scheme Outline and full details and the Expression of Interest template are available on www.tipperarycoco.ie Measure 2: enhancement of existing and/or the development of new school/community play areas (including MUGAs).
Any application must adhere to the following requirements that:
The Playground Strategy can be viewed at www.tipperarycoco.ie/ community-and-economic- development/tipperary- playground-policy-2017 A play area to be located on school grounds must be open and available for use by the general public after school hours.
Measure 3c: Community Wellbeing Support specialist sensory gardens and play equipment Any application must adhere to the following requirements that:
The Playground Strategy can be viewed at www.tipperarycoco.ie/ community-and-economic- development/tipperary- playground-policy-2017
Any sensory garden and play equipment must be open and available for use by the general public.
Please submit your proposal by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 27th March 2019 Clearly marked CLÁR Scheme Measure 2 2019 or CLÁR Scheme Measure 3c 2019
by post Community & Economic Development Section, Tipperary County Council, Ballingarrane House, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 E183 or e-mail CLAR2019@tipperarycoco.ie
Subsidised district heating feasibility study Tipperary Energy Agency are now offering communities in Tipperary the chance to get a district heating feasibility study with €4,900 carried out on their community for only €490. The feasibility study will determine the possibility of installing a district heating system in the community building. Once the feasibility study is complete you may then be eligible for up to 75% grant funding to carry out the recommended energy efficient upgrades in the community. If you are interested in applying please call us on 052 744 3090 or email info@tippenergy.ie There is only 5 of these subsidised feasibility studies available so don’t delay in case you miss out. Terms and conditions apply.
LEADER Programme Funding Available Funding is available for community groups under the LEADER programme under a wide range of headings such as
Approval of these projects is subject to budget availability and eligibility with the programme.
The LEADER programme is implemented by the North and South Tipperary Development companies on behalf of the Local Community Development Committee.
For further information contact: North Tipperary Development company | 067 56676 | email: info@ntdc.ie South Tipperary Development company | 052 7442652 | email: info@stdc.ie
EPA Local Authority Prevention Network (LAPN) Funding The programme supports local waste prevention initiatives around the country and has been in operation in its current form since 2009. The EPA provides grant-aid and provides technical support and networking opportunities for the local prevention initiatives. There are currently three active Working Groups on Greener Business Communities, Greening Festivals and Drinking Water and the Community (supporting the provision of public drinking water to reduce the generation of single use plastic bottles). Please note however that the grant aid is available for any prevention activity – see the Guide for Applicants for more detail. Details of funding available are as follows:
Collaborative projects, i.e. between local authorities; between sections within a local authority or with community groups are particularly welcomed, and this is reflected in the scoring scheme Applications are invited that address waste prevention and resource efficiency activities in any area, be it waste prevention including reuse of products/materials, preparation for reuse, water or energy resource efficiency. Projects working with communities, schools, local businesses, in-house activities, festivals etc. are supported.
All applications will be evaluated by an evaluation team (which may comprise of staff from EPA, Clean Technology Centre, Regional Waste Management Office and DCCAE). All proposals will be subject to scoring according to specific criteria
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Helen Bruen at Closing date for applications 22nd March, 2019. Applicants may appeal the evaluation team’s decisions in relation to applications. Such appeals will be dealt with in the first instance by the EPA Programme Manager responsible for the National Waste Prevention Programme.
Tipperary LCDC funding for community event
Local communities are asked to come up with ideas for events in their areas. Events could be centred round food, sport, the environment or health and culture. The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area. Events will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend (4th -6th May) 2019. The days will be getting longer and the summer will be just upon us. The event is a chance for people to foster a sense of helping each other by coming together, not just on that day, but all year round. It’s the chance for everyone to get know all members of their community, to reconnect with neighbours and have a celebration together that is open, inclusive and local. The National Community Event, to be held for the first time over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2019. Application forms and guidelines are available below.
Completed applications forms to be returned to LCDC@tipperarycoco.ie before 4pm on 21st March 2019.
Public Service Announcements, Training and Upcoming Local Events
Community smoke alarm scheme Calling all community groups throughout Co. Tipperary. Tipperary Fire & Rescue are aiming to increase the number of Smoke Alarms in homes across County Tipperary to a minimum of 2 Working Smoke Alarms in every home. We hope to do this by a combination of actions including Publicity Campaigns using Social Media, School Education Visits, School Visits to Fire Stations, Advertising in Local Media. In addition we would like to specifically target the Vulnerable and Highest Risk Groups in our Community by providing and installing alarms to these Groups. • Elderly/Vulnerable If your community group is interested please download form on Tipperary county council website www.tipperarycoco.ie/news/community-smoke-alarm-scheme or email smokealarms@tipperarycoco.ie Please return forms by email to smokealarms@tipperarycoco.ie or by post or hand to Upon receipt of these forms we will pass on these forms to the relevant local Fire Station and then local Firefighters will contact Community Group Liaison Person and then householder directly to arrange a suitable time for Home Fire Safety Visit. This visit will involve 2 Firefighters in Uniform and travelling in a Fire Service Vehicle going to house and conducting a Fire Safety Check of House and will generally involve the Installation of 2 no. 10-year smoke alarms in the home and checking any existing alarms in house. We have already installed hundreds of Alarms in homes throughout County Tipperary and with your help we hope to continue these installations and try and get Smoke Alarms in as many homes as possible in County Tipperary.
Living well with anxiety free workshops Living well with anxiety free workshops Mid-West advancing recovery in Ireland education service
Work shop themes
21st March What Is Anxiety? This workshop examines your understanding of anxiety, the different types of anxiety and what causes it. 28th March Responses to Anxiety This workshop looks at our responses to anxiety and how it affects people in different ways. It also includes a personal account of recovery. 4th April Anxiety -What to Do? In this workshop we will discuss and discover different supports and treatments for anxiety. We will explore examples of self-care and identify ways of supporting someone with anxiety. 11th April Tips & Tools for Managing Anxiety This workshop provides a space for learners to develop individual tips and tools for managing anxiety and to consider a plan for maintaining well-being. For anyone aged 18+ with an interest in mental health & recovery Mid-West Aries (Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Service)
For more information contact Mike O’Neill on 085- 8768517 or at michael.oneill8@hse.ie
Tar Isteach, Premier Hall, Thurles, Co.Tipperary (near The Confraternity Hall) 11am -2pm
www.twitter.com/midwestaries | www.hse.ie/mwariesmid
Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Training Tipperary Sports Partnership is facilitating a Child Welfare & Protection in Sport Basic Awareness training. The course is aimed at sports leaders, children’s officers, parents or anyone working with young people in sport. A central goal for all those involved in sport for young people is to provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment where children can develop and enhance their physical and social skills. Promoting a child-centred environment should go hand in hand with identifying and eliminating practices that impact negatively on safe and enjoyable participation in sport for young people.
The next series workshops will be delivered by Sport Ireland tutors on:
The training will enable Children’s Officers/Sports Leaders to:
To book your place visit www.tipperarysports.ie. Cost is €15 plus booking fee.
Please book early as places are limited on the workshop. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded on completion of the course.
For further information please contact TSP Clonmel office 0761 06 6201 or TSP Nenagh office 0761 06 6888
Environmental and biodiversity workshops Spring is in the air and Tipperary is alive to the sounds of Tidy towns groups. Starting in the month of March, the environment Section of Tipperary County Council are supporting the fabulous work of the volunteers of Tipperary, by holding wildlife and environmental workshops.
These are deigned to give people, the knowledge and skills to address environmental and biodiversity issues within their communities. The workshops are facilitated by Albert Nolan who has over 20 years’ experience of engaging with communities and schools. He also writes a wildlife column for the Nenagh Guardian and South Tipp Today. To book a place please contact albert.nolan@rocketmail.com or annemarie.clifford@tipperarycoco.ie
Farming for nature Newsletter This bimonthly publication contains useful information on upcoming news and events, offers helpful nature-friendly tips for your farm, and highlights some really good resources, including some words of wisdom from our farmers! The Farming for Nature initiative was established to acknowledge and support those farmers who farm, or wish to farm, in a way that will improve the natural health of our countryside. There are ways in which we can all get involved, so read on and see what you can do.
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