Newsletter
No 14..................................................Spring
2015
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Ponder the story of a little boy on a
beach throwing stranded starfish back into the ocean. “Why do you bother? a man
asked him. “There are hundreds of them, you couldn’t possibly save then all.
“No” the little boy answered, “but I can save this one and it makes a
difference to him.
Environmentalism is an idealogy that
evokes the necessity and responsibility of humans to respect, protect and
preserve the natural world from the effects of humans.
As with the little boy and the
starfish, small changes can make a big difference. By educating ourselves, friends and family
that the physical environment is fragile and indispensible we can begin fixing
the problems that threaten it.
Once we become more environmentally
aware, we can use that knowledge to make some small changes to our own
lifestyle.
Some simple measures to help our
environment
- Start composting and
recycling which will help cut down on our waste production.
- Buy reusable products
such as glass bottles, reusable bags, cups etc. Taking canvas bags to the
supermarket saves tons of plastic.
- Support local
businesses and farmers by buying organic food at farmers markets.
- Instead of driving
everywhere, take the bus, carpool, walk or cycle. This cuts down on
greenhouse gas emissions.
- Consider investing in
clean power (solar or wind) if not in your home maybe for a community
centre. This will reduce our fossil
fuel emissions.
- Unplug electronic
devices when not in use. Although they may be turned off energy is still
being used up.
- Turn off the light
when you leave the room. This not
only saves energy but money! or buy some energy efficient light bulbs.
Environmental Awareness Week
To
mark Environmental Awareness, Castleisland Day Care will have the following
speakers -
Friday
April 10th – @ 12.00 Frank King of Radio Kerry Birdwatch
Wednesday
April 15th – @ 12.00 Frank King of Radio Kerry Birdwatch
Friday
April 17th – @12.00 Micheál O Coilleáin environmental officer Kerry
Co Council
Monday
April 20th – Visit to Kingdom Falconry @ Crag Caves
Tuesday
April 21st – 12.00 Joan
Brosnan Food and our environment
Wednesday
April 22nd – Killarney National Park
Thursday April 23rd - @ 2.00p.m. John
Lenihan Gleannagealty trails
Friday
April 24th – Killarney National Park Education Centre.
Alternative
therapy
Many thanks to all the therapists who
pampered us for a few days last month for Alternative Therapy week with
reflexology, massage, bio-energy and nutritional facts.
Therapists are available by
appointment to attend the centre for a session.
If you wish to avail of any of these
therapists please enquire from a staff member.
Reflexology with Patricia O
Connor Phone 087 6400964 €30 for 45
minutes.
Reflexology with Annette Wedig Phone
087 8275711 €20 for 40 minutes
Head massage with Annette Wedig Phone
087 8275711 €10 for 20 minutes
Bio-energy therapy with Rita D’arcy
Phone 0872807657
Castleisland Day Care Centre would
like to emphasise that alternative therapies do not replace conventional
medicine but that it does in many instances, and as recommended by your G.P.
compliment it.
Bealtaine
With the recent spell of fine weather
we are all looking forward to Summer 2015, and what better way to kick start
the summer than with planning for May and for the Bealtaine festival. Bealtaine is twenty years old / Fiche bliain ag fás so, to mark the occasion
we have a number of projects in train.
As the month of May is traditionally
linked to growth and flowers we have decided to celebrate with flowers and
flower arranging . Thanks to the K.E.T.B. (Kerry Education and Training Board)
we will have floral displays and flower arranging classes towards the middle of
May - dates to be confirmed.
As is usual every year we will also
celebrate with music session, songs and
dance.
Governance/Advocacy
All organisations have a
responsibility to provide and follow a code of good practice when it comes to
how their organisations are run. “Governance” refers to how an organisation is
run, directed and controlled. Good governance means an organisation will design
and put in place policies and procedures that will make sure the organisation
runs effectively.
To date Castleisland Day Care Centre
strives to perform to the highest standards possible. Board of Management of
Castleisland Day Care Centre are seeking
your assistance with any suggestions on improvements which we can make. In
pursuit of this Castleisland Day Care Centre now wishes to set up a committee
consisting of you, the clients. It is hoped that there will be representatives from each group. These representatives will
ideally meet three to four times a year to discuss how the centre is going and
how it is hoped the centre will progress.
Please consider putting your name
forward for this “advocacy” group and if you feel that you would have an
interest in becoming involved please put your name forward to Marcella.
Please be reminded of our comment
boxes which are located in the dining room and at the front entrance. All comments will be treated with the
strictest of confidence.
The suggestion box is there so that you can
feel free to make any comments or suggestions to improve our service.
Staff
Welcome to new C.E. scheme
workers Ann McAuliffe, cleaner and
Noreen O’ Sullivan carer who commenced in the New
Year.
Congratulations to physiotherapist,
Mary Kilkenny on the recent birth of baby son Noah.
Summer
Holidays
Castleisland Day Care Centre will
close last week of July and first week August that is Monday 27th
July to Friday August 7th.
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