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KANDU NEWS
Kids & Adults
Network of Duhallow
3rd October, 2001
KANDU AGM this week.
The KANDU AGM is all set to roll. It will take
place in the Hall, Boherbue on tomorrow, Thursday, 4th October,
beginning at 8 o’clock. The line-up will include the
presentation of the Annual Accounts, Review of the Year and plans
for the year to come. Some new ideas and new
faces will be very welcome. If you are a member of KANDU, now is the
time to have your say. As many as possible are asked to attend.
Newmarket Toddler Group is opening it’s doors soon, as you will
see from the attached notice. Those starting the group are mostly
our own KANDU girls and they would like to stay associated with
KANDU, especially for the night-time activities, courses, outings
etc. Good Luck to those girls in the run up to their opening.
Buy & Sell
Wanted:
Folding High-Chair in good condition, phone 029-79205 after 6 pm.
For Sale:
Twin Buggy (side-by-side type), coming with rain cover, phone
064- 56415.
Bead Coaster
The new Bead Coaster which was purchased for the Toddler Group
was very popular last week. Many people were asking where it was
bought and how much it was. Well, your favourite Newsletter has the
answers! It was purchased in World of Wonder in Mallow and the cost
was £29.99. They also have a cheaper and a more expensive version.
Check out www.worldofwonder.ie
The
Five Love Languages of Children.
Based on Chapman and Campbell's book, 'The Five Love Languages of
Children', this interactive discussion explores how each child, like
an adult, expresses and receives love best through one of five
different love languages. When this is understood, parents can use
this information to help them meet their children's deepest
emotional needs. This subject will be fully explained to you, by
Val Mullally on tomorrow (Thursday), when she gives her Talk of the
same name. It begins at 9 o’clock in the Hall, Boherbue and
Admission is £3. Everyone is welcome to attend. KANDU are very
lucky to host this speaker who has a very broad knowledge of
children. Don’t miss it!
A
massage may be just what you need!
Boherbue will have a very welcome addition next week in the form
of a new business called “Boherbue Holistic Centre”. It will be
housed upstairs at Murphy’s Pharmacy and to gain access to it, you
can use the side entrance. The proprietor is Noírín
Moynihan, MNHII, MIRI. Noírín is local to Duhallow and is highly
qualified in this field. Part of her training was done in Australia.
She will specialise in Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Sports
Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Release
and Trigger Point Therapy. Noírín opens for business on Tuesday
next, 9th October and her hours of opening are as follows: Tue...12
noon - 8 pm, Wed...9.30 am - 5.30pm, Thurs...12 noon - 8 pm,
Fri...9.30 am - 5.30 pm and Sat...9.30 am - 5 pm. For appointments
you can phone her now on 087 7986782. You will also be able to
purchase Gift Vouchers at Boherbue Holistic Centre for that special
occasion. Good Luck Noírín on your new venture!
Food
for learning...
In relation to their size, young children have surprisingly high
requirements. They need sufficient calories, protein, vitamins,
minerals and fibre to allow them to achieve their full growth
potential. In order to stay healthy and well it is important to
choose a wide variety of foods, which will provide all the nutrients
your young child needs. Encourage a regular eating pattern of meals
and snacks, as this is better than letting your child pick
throughout the whole day. Always leave time for breakfast. It should
never be a choice between breakfast and 5 minutes extra in bed! Make
good habits now, which can be carried through, for life. It can be
difficult to concentrate on school and play on an empty stomach.
Read more on www.rollercoaster.ie/benylin/eating.asp
Newmarket Toddler Group
is opening it’s doors!
Venue: James O’Keeffe Institute
(temporarily until the Community Centre is ready)
Date: Monday, 15th October
(and every Monday thereafter, during term-time)
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Admission: £1.50 per family
Parents, Grand-parents,
childminders
and other carers, as well as all
pre-school
children are all welcome to join
the fun!
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KANDU NEWS
Kids & Adults Network
of Duhallow
19th Sept, 2001
Interesting Talk will be combined with AGM
You may remember Val Mullally’s article in the KANDU Newsletter
on Water Play before the Summer Holidays. There was very good feedback
to that article at the time and many people commented on it. We have
now decided to ask Val to come and give our Group a Talk and she has
agreed to do so. It will be held after the AGM on Thursday, 4th
October in IRD, Boherbue. The Talk will begin at 9pm and will be open
to the public, so you can tell all your friends too. Val has decided
to speak on ‘The five Love Languages of Children’.
She will expand this idea for us in the next few newsletters, so that
we will have a flavour of exactly what she will speak about. Val
lives in Bandon and is a published author in the area of Child
Development, especially in the zero to six age group. She has said
that her talk to KANDU will be applicable to parents of children of
all ages, even up into the teens. She has extensive experience
in working directly with children in pre-schools in South Africa and
is currently researching her next book. The AGM portion of the evening
will be open only to KANDU members. It will commence at 8 o’clock.
Toy & Video Library
Some newcomers were asking last week about the Toy & Video
Library. The Toy section consists of everything being used by the
children during the Toddler Morning. Smaller items are 50p for the
week and larger ones are £1. It is important that you put your name
in the book along with the item you are hiring. It is also important
to return that item in good condition the following week or else we
will be short that piece of equipment. The hire of the videos are £1
for the week and the same applies. It has been noted that some items
are still outstanding since before the summer holidays... please
return them now!
AGM Date Fixed
We are around to AGM time again and the date has been fixed for it.
This is a great time, as we face a new year, to focus our mind on what
we want to do in KANDU, who will organise it, how can we improve or
change the way things are done and so on. It is your chance to have
your say and all new ideas will be very welcome. At the AGM, there
will be a review of the year, officers will be elected and the
financial and other reports will be presented. It will take place in
IRD Boherbue, on Thursday, 4th October, from 8-9pm.
Variety in Night Classes Available
There is a huge variety in the Night Classes available from
Boherbue Comprehensive School this term. They will commence on the
week beginning Monday, 8th October, 2001. If you are interested in
joining any of them, you should contact the school before Wednesday,
3rd October on 029 76032 or e-mail boherbue2.ias@eircom.net
Art-Painting-Drawing Monday 8 weeks
Computers for Beginners (ECDL Module 3, Word Processing) Monday 9
weeks
First-Aid-Beginners Tuesday 8 weeks
Beauty Routines Tuesday 4 weeks
Interior Design & Curtain Making Wednesday 8 weeks
Meals in Minutes Wednesday 4 weeks
Set Dancing Thursday 8 weeks
Introduction to Bridge Thursday 8 weeks
Keyboarding Skills Thursday 8 weeks
Aerobics Thursday 8 weeks
Archaeology Night to be confirmed 8 weeks
Introduction to Calligraphy Night to be confirmed 8 weeks
Other News
KANDU features highly in the Duhallow Web Site now and it would be
worth your while to visit it again if you have not done so recently.
The Web Address is www.duhallow.com.
There is a gang of KANDU girls going to dinner in Killarney on
tomorrow night (Thursday) and you are also welcome to go along. About
8 are travelling and if you would like to join the ranks, contact Mary
O’Connor (Laharn) on 029 76023. Group Treasurer Majella Murphy
would now like to get in all monies from the Buggy Walk.
IPPA Workshop
The IPPA Workshop on Child Development and Heuristic Play takes
place in the River Island, Castleisland on Saturday, 13th October from
10am to 4pm. The fee for the day is £40, which will include
tea/coffee and a light lunch. You will receive a Certificate of
Attendance at the end of the day. Heuristic Play is a very interesting
study of the way children play and learn through certain kinds of
objects. It is particularly suited to two year olds. Apparently,
filling and emptying containers with all kinds of objects, how they
fit, the textures of the etc., is all a learning process for a
toddler. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. You can put
together a basket or other container with the following kinds of
items: curtain rings (wooden and metal), laundry pegs, varied lengths
of chain, ping-pong balls, bottle corks, ribbons, pine cones and
woollen pom-pom balls. If you are interested in knowing more, contact
Irene Ryan on 029 76314 to find out how to book your place.
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KANDU NEWS
Kids & Adults Network
of Duhallow
12th Sept, 2001
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to all our KANDU members and to any
newcomers we have for this new year. There will be lots in store. If you
have purchased a computer during the summer, please let the editor of
the newsletter know your e-mail address, so that you can be included on
our e-list (kandu@eircom.net).
Also, if you have any toys or videos since before
the summer, please return them now. The toys have been cleaned and are
all ready to go! If you have any money to return for the Buggy Walk
since before the holidays, please return it to your Treasurer Majella
Murphy right away as she needs to complete her accounts before the year
end.
Coffee Morning
In true KANDU style the we are going headlong in
to our very first activity for the year, with our annual Coffee Morning
in aid of the Hospice. It will be held in conjunction with the National
event and will take place during our normal Toddler morning, next
Wednesday. You are asked to bring along home baking in abundance... some
will be consumed on the morning and the rest will be sold at the end.
All proceeds of the morning will go to the hospice. Come on out next
week to support it... it’s always very enjoyable.
IRD
and Duhallow Women's Forum
Invite you to an information
evening on
Wednesday 12th
September 2001 in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket at 8pm
“Being Well, Being
Safe”
A Holistic Approach to
Women’s Health and
Development”
An expert panel of
speakers will include
Southern Health Board
Representatives
O.S.S. Domestic Violence
Project in Cork
Natural Health Care
Therapist
Details from
Kathryn O’Donnell on 029 60633
or duhallow@eircom.net
It’s a boy, and another boy and another
boy!
We are glad to announce the arrival of
three new members today after the holidays. Firstly, Colette Murphy,
Clonbanin, has a new baby boy. Martina Murphy (Antoinette’s sister)
has a boy. Also Marie Twomey, Kilcorney has another boy. It’s amazing!
Congratulations to all three new mums and we look forward to meeting the
little bundles soon.
Dates for you Diary
There will be many things coming up this term
and they will be notified to you through the newsletter. Here are one
or two to get you started.
IPPA Workshop in the river Island Hotel,
Castleisland on Child Development and Heuristic Play, cost £40
including light lunch and Certificate of Attendance.
Tim Healy Fundraising Dance at the Hazel Tree,
Mallow. A night to Raise the Rafters for our friend Tim and to
celebrate his work in Communities and Community Groups just like ours.
Takes place on 8th November, more details to follow.
Other News
There are a few proposed courses for the Autumn
Term. If you are interested in any of these please speak to Mary
(Clonbanin) on 78108. These courses include: the Enneagram course
which was very popular the first time around. Also, a Parenting Course
for 0 to 6 year olds and one for 6 to 12 year olds. If you have any
other ideas please let someone know. The AGM will also be held this
term on a date to be fixed and the new round of memberships will go
out shortly. There is a proposed night out to the new restaurant in
Killarney, The Presbytery. The date is 20th September and anyone
interested in going along is to contact Mary (Lahern) on 76023. Home
Baking is always welcome to liven up the Toddler morning and you are
welcome to arrive a little early and help to set up the toys and
equipment. The official time of the Toddler Morning are 10.30 to
12.30. A new Toddler Group is to be set up in Newmarket which will
maintain it’s links with KANDU and organise joint activities etc.
Their Opening Date will appear here. If you have any questions or
comments you can contact the PlayLeader, Sheila O’Sullivan on 76491.
Back to KANDU homepage .....
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KANDU NEWS
Kids & Adults
Network of Duhallow
20th June, 2001
Congrats Graduates!
Today is a very special day for 14 little Graduates who have been
attending the Toddler Group and today is their last day with us.
Today, each of those will receive a certificate and a small gift
from KANDU. Congratulations and well done to them all! The Graduates
are: Aaron Shine, Aindréas O’Connor, Denis Sheahan, Deborah Ryan,
Richard Moynihan, Conor O’Sullivan, Daniel Vaughan, Patrick
Collins, Eileen Murphy, Maria Boyle, Katie Keane, Aisling Guiney,
Mark O’Connor, and Eimear Cronin. We wish them every success in
the future!
Increase in Toddler Group entry fee from September
At a recent Committee meeting in Kanturk, it was decided that the
entry fee for the Toddler Morning was due for an increase. For your
small subscription, you get tea/coffee and confectionary etc., the
kids get their juice, biscuits & popcorn and get to do a craft.
There is also light and heat and everyone has the enjoyment of the
morning. From September, the entry fee will be £2.00 per family and
that will be €2.50 after Christmas. From 9th Feb next year, shops,
pubs, banks, garages and so on, will no longer be taking Punts and
neither will we! You can pay in euro or Punts during the dual
currency period.
Recycle
your ink cartridges
For those of you who have computers, you can now re-cycle your
ink cartridges at Newmarket Credit Union and at the Sub-Office in
Boherbue. A contribution will be given to charity for every one you
donate.
Buggy Walk on Sunday!
The Annual Buggy Walk will take place on Sunday followed by the
BBQ. If you are taking part in the event, you should meet in the
Church Yard, Boherbue at 3pm. The walk is about 3 miles and is done
at a nice easy pace. Big kids and babies in buggies are all welcome.
Don’t forget to be filling up your sponsor card. Majella will take
all your monies and you can even contribute if you’re not going to
walk. Donations to The Treasurer, KANDU, The Square, Boherbue. The
food follows the walk in Majellas Garden and every walker will have
an appetite at that stage. It’s a super for families, so be there!
Congrats Liz!
We send out congratulations to Liz O’Loughlin, Newmarket this
week who has a new arrival in her house! Baby Lisa is doing fine and
Liz was seen in Newmarket by a KANDU member on Monday, looking fit
and well! She is looking forward to taking part in some of the
Summer Programme Events. We look forward to seeing her there!
Delicious Scones!
Many thanks to Colette Murphy from Derrinagree who provided the
wonderful homemade scones for last week’s Toddler morning. When
asked about the recipe Colette declared that it was Nora Cronin’s
one from the KANDU Recipe Book! Now, you have no excuse, you have
the recipe already.... go on give it a try!
Let someone else do the shopping for you!
A new service launched at Super Valu, Boherbue is particularly
suited to parents with small kids who find it difficult to get to
the Supermarket or for mums who work outside the home. Indeed it can
be used by just about anyone. Simply phone, fax, e-mail or hand-in
your shopping list and they will have it ready for collection or
deliver it directly to your door. Now, that really is shopping as it
should be! The contact numbers are as follows: Phone: 029 76105,
Fax: 029 76363 or e-mail supervalu@boherbuecoop.com.
Super Valu, Boherbue would like to thank all their customers for
their continued support under the new ownership of Boherbue Co-Op
and will always welcome your suggestions or ideas.
Summer Programme
KANDU has put together an exciting Summer Programme which is open
to everyone and you can even bring along friends who are not
members. The older children are welcome also. The following are the
details:
Wed, 27th June: Kennedy’s Pet Farm, Killarney. We meet from
about 11 am onwards. Visit the animals, playground, pony rides etc.
Wed, 4th July: Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Kanturk Park, 11am.
Playground, every child to bring a teddy bear or soft toy. Bring a
picnic.
Wed, 11th July: Island Wood, Newmarket, 3pm. Will be KANDU
signposted. Bring a picnic.
Wed, 18th July: Millstreet Country Park, 3pm. £8
per car load, KANDU Duck Race will be laid on, 50p per duck.
Restaurant facilities, trolley ride around the park extra.
Wed, 25th July: Afternoon Tea Party at Boherbue Park, 3pm.
Bring along your (toy) tea sets. Bring some afternoon edibles!
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