Welcome to the West Armagh Consortium's website. We hope that you will find this both interesting and informative. We would like to take this opportunity to give the reader some background to us.John McGleenan Memorial Cup
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Pictured: Left Michaela Greene & Anna Carson Under 14 Ulster Finalists,holding The John McCleenan Cup ,sponsored by The West Armagh Consortium
The event is managed by the Navan Road Bowls Association who have also organised a youth road bowls coaching sessions taking place in Sherrys Field Sports Complex.These sessions are held weekly on a Tuesday nights and open to both boys and girls. For full report of the score follow READ MORE
West Armagh Community Festival Sponsorship Raises £3,173.58
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Two charities benefited from the West Armagh Community Festival's fun raising venture that saw a number of hardy community activists climb Slieve Donard to hold a poc fada.£3,173.58 was raised and was divided evenly betwen the Lord Mayors Charity Fund and Lisanally Special School. Stephen Fields from West Armagh Consortium presented one of the cheques to the Lord Mayor Cllr, Mealla Campbell while John Fields presented the other cheque for Lisanally Special School to Eileen McCann.
FREE YOGA TASTER SESSIONS
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The West Armagh Consortium are running a 4 week yoga testing programe starting from Saturday 19th October.
The 4 week course deliverd by trained tutors will have a seperate theme for each session.. Young People - Chronic Pain Suffers- Women and lastly Men.
All sessions are designed to introduce people to the theapeutic benefits of gentle yoga.
Job Opportunity with REACT.
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REACT invites applications for the following post:
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SUPPORT WORKER
Part Time 16 hours per week
Salary £13.85 per hour
Applicants must have a third level qualification in a related discipline and one year’s paid Community Development/Relations experience or an OCN, NVQ or equivalent in a related discipline and a minimum of two years paid Community Development/Relations experience.
Based in Armagh this is a fixed term post until March 2021funded by
The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council Core Funding Programme
Further information, job descriptions and application forms are available from:
REACT, 2 Mallview Terrace. Armagh, BT61 9AN
Tel 02837526869
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 7th November @ 2.00pm
Please note, late applications will not be considered and CV’s will not be accepted.
REACT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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Social Prescribing - Community Approach To Health And Well-Being
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What is Social Prescribing? It is a communinty approach to health and well being.SPRING is the Healthy Living Alliances' Social Prescribing Programme being delivered through its network of Healthy Living Centres.The West Armagh Consortium Healthy Living Centre,based at Sherrys Sports Complex is part of that network and where our local SPRING social prescriber is based.
FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE
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The West Armagh Cosortium will be offering a free counselling service starting in early January. Counselling covers a wide range of issues and by its very nature is tailored to the clients individual needs.The service will be strictly managed in line with recognised and approved proceedures and protocols.Details of this srvice are contained within the poster below. Contact Emma to book an appointment.
Colourful Halloween Party In Sherrys Field.
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Come along and enjoy fun for all the family
Job Opportunity with REACT
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Subject: REACT Victims And Survivors Project Administration And Finance Officer (Maternity Cover) Job Vacancy
REACT are recruiting an Administration And Finance Officer Maternity Cover post for the REACT Victims And Survivors Project.
The Administration and Finance Officer will operate as part of a team responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the REACT Victims and Survivors Project.
Job Description:
The Administration and Finance Officer will operate as part of a team responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the REACT Victims and Survivors Project. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to provide administration and financial assistance to the Project Officer and other REACT staff as required. The post is based in the REACT office, Armagh.
Salary: £11.57 per hour
Hours of Employment: Part Time 20 hours per week
Contract: 1st December 2019 to the 31st March 2020 with the possibility of an extension to the 31st September 2020 subject to continuing funding. This post is funded under the Victims and Survivors Service on behalf of the Executive Office and is subject to funding from the Victims and Survivors Service.
Closing date: Monday 21st October 2019 12:00pm
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Pain Management Course At West Armagh Consortium Healthy Living Centre
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The first of twelve sessions being delivered in the Healthy Living Centre at Sherrys took place today (Friday 13th).This course to help people suffering with chronic pain to self manage their condition. The course will run over a 12 week period dealing with different aspects of how living with chronic pain impacts on everyday life. The first session saw a presentation from a local pharmacis, Adrian McKeever. This was followed by a question and answer session.
Future sessions will cover different aspects of how to manage pain and ways in which to help sufferers.The course will run for a further 11 weeks and is already oversubscribed. However, it is intended to repeat the project in the new year.
Drumarg Community Association Unveil Bench
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Tuesday 11th September, designated as International Suicide Awareness Day, was marked by Drumarg Community Association with the official opening of its new communal garden. The garden located at the Ungola Road entrance to the estate has only recently been completed. In a fitting addition the group have included a bench dedicated to local resident Sean Óg Brady who sadly lost his life to suicide. In a short candle light ceremony the garden and the bench were officially opened. Fr. Cathal Deveney, who was born and raised in the area officiated at the ceremony.
PLAY IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
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COME ALONG AND ENJOY FREE INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLAY
Through the PEACE IV Programme and Play Strategy, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are delighted to provide a traditional play and events programme.
This programme provides you, your family and your community the opportunity to build positive relationships through play. We are providing play for children up to 16 years old, regardless of ability, along with parents.
You are invited to come and take part in the FREE play sessions and events.
We are offering parents and family members the opportunity to volunteer and be supported to train in Playwork and gain qualifications - all FREE of cost.
Play sessions
3.30pm - 5.30pm Wednesday 11th, 18th, 25th September
2.30pm - 4.30pm Saturday 28th September
Parent/Volunteer sessions
7.00pm - 9.00pm Wednesday 2nd & 9th October
Final Event on The Mall
12.00pm - 4.00pm Saturday 26th October
Sessions will also be held at Mill Field MUGA
Play sessions
3.30pm - 5.30pm Tuesday 10th, 17th, 24th September
11.00pm - 1.00pm Saturday 28th September
Parent/Volunteer sessions
3.30pm - 5.30pm Tuesday 1st & 8th October
Final Event on The Mall
12.00pm - 4.00pm Saturday 26th October
PAIN MANAGEMENT COURSE
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West Armagh Consortium Healthy Living Centre are organising this course to help people suffering with chronic pain to self manage their condition. The course will run over a 12 week period dealing with different aspects of how living with chronic pain impacts on everyday life. It is free but there are a limited number of places.
West Armagh Consortium are members of the Southern Regional Healthy Living Alliance (SRHLA)and are providing the a Healthy Living Centre (HLC) for this area at our premises on Cathedral Road. Also based at the HLC is a Social Prescribing project for this area. There are three Social Prescribers for the SRHLA and one will be based at WAC offices in Sherry's Field Recreational Centre.
Closure of Breast Cancer Unit at Craigavon highlighted
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There was a large turnout for a meeting to discuss the implications of a proposed closure of the Breast Diagnostic Centre at Craigavon Area Hospital. It has been proposed to reduce this service that will mean the closure of the breast cancer clinic at Craigavon Area Hospital and Belfast City Hospital. The audience heard recounts from several women who have unfortunately had to use the service and it was stressed time and time again how the removal of this service at CAH would greatly increase the hardships associated with breast cancer.
The meeting was organised by Jacqueline Donnelly who invited Joanne Harris from the Knitted Knockers, a group that specialise in handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. Knitted Knockers are also currently gathering a petition with the aim of initiating a debate at Westminster surrounding this closure. This petition requires 100,000 signatures to enable this debate to take place. Joanne Harris urged people to sign the petition and for groups to take the petition onboard and highlight it.
Anyone looking to sign this petition can do so at Sherry Field Sports Complex. The consortium has along with other groups, agreed to highlight and promote this petition. Other outlets for signing are available throughout the city. Check social media for details.
Picture Montage of St.Patricks Day Parade
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We are indebted to Martin McCann for the video monatge of the St.Patricks Day Parade.Please follow the link below.
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FOGRA - A HAPPY ENDING
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There was a wee grey toy rabbit lost during Sundays parade. It was lost around the Charlemount area. It is a childs' comforter . If anyone knows anything about this can the get in touch. 07759949314.
In a follow up to this story, there is a happy ending. The grey rabbit was handed in at the Shambles Yard were the council had organised a family day. A council worker took it to lost and found and when she seen our social media posts contacted the consortium. We are pleased to say that rabbit and child have been reunited, much to the relief of the child's parents, who said that 'it restores you faith in human nature when your realised that someone made the effort to return the toy'
Thousands Turn Out for St. Patricks Day Parade.
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The streets of Armagh were thronged with people who came out to enjoy the community parade organised in response to the ABC Councils decision to change its own St. Patricks Day Procession. Lead by a flag party consisting to 25 national flags and walking behind the St. Patricks Flag, the parade made it way through the streets for its finishing point at Sherry Field Sports Complex. Even the odd shower of rain couldn't dampen people’s spirits who can out in their droves to both spectate and walk in the parade.
The organisers have thanked everyone who helped out with the organising of the parade and the many individuals and business who donated money that was used put the parade over. Speaking on behalf of the organising group, Stephen Fields said “The response to the news that the council had changed the St. Patricks Day parade has been phenomenal. The community stepped up to the plate and came out in force. This was very evident in both the turnout and the volunteers who helped out in every way. This included the making of flags/bunting, the donations of materials, the stewards, messages of support and willingness to be involved. Due to the complete lack of consultation on the part of the council (council has still not responded to our initial letter), we only had just over 4 weeks to organise this parade and it could not have been done without this support. A big thank you to all and all credit is due to the community.
“Sundays parade was an example of inclusiveness. We sought to include as many as possible and to do so in a festive and community spirited manner. Numerous people have thanked WAC and the organising group for putting on the parade, but the real thanks goes to the people who by their actions over the weekend completely vindicated our decision to go ahead and organised the parade in response to the council’s disgraceful decision to change the day.”
It has been described as one of the biggest and colourful parades in years going back to the time when the community used to organise monster parades through the town. Those parades were at a time when the council hardly recognised St. Patricks Day but eventually through constant pressure from local representatives the council began to take the day onboard. However, that has not been a smooth journey, they have almost been dragged kicking and screaming to the conclusion that as a public body they should be supportive of everybody's expressions of culture and views. Nevertheless and even to this day, they have sought to mitigate against the parade and any sense of Irishness . Their choice in bunting omits the recognised colours of green and white. They have a lengthy list of pre-conditions for those wanting to take part in the parade , so much so, that in recent years there has been very little community buy in. This in turn has forced the council to rely more and more on professional street performers. While such acts are very colourful, they alone cannot command the support and widespread community participation.
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End Of Carnival Party
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It was smiley faces all round at the childrens' party held in Sherrys recently marking the end of Carnival . The party was organised by our local polish group POLACY to mark the end of Carnival which is a pre-Lenten event. Such events are traditional in many countries and there are many similarities in how this time is marked.
The Polish Carnival season includes Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek), when pączki (doughnuts) are eaten, and Śledzik (Shrove Tuesday) or Herring Day. The Tuesday before the start of Lent is also often called Ostatki (literally "leftovers"), meaning the last day to party before the Lenten season.
The traditional way to celebrate Carnival is the kulig, a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered countryside. In modern times, Carnival is increasingly seen as an excuse for intensive partying. As can be seen from our pictures,everyone certainly enjoyed the event.
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FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE +
The West Armagh Cosortium will be offering a free counselling service starting in early January. Counselling covers a wide range… Read More -
FREE YOGA TASTER SESSIONS +
The West Armagh Consortium are running a 4 week yoga testing programe starting from Saturday 19th October. The 4 week… Read More -
PLAY IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMME +
COME ALONG AND ENJOY FREE INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLAY Through the PEACE IV Programme and Play Strategy, Armagh City, Banbridge… Read More -
Closure of Breast Cancer Unit at Craigavon highlighted +
The audience attending the meeting to discuss the closure of the Breast Cancer Clinic at Craigavon Hospital. There was a… Read More -
FOGRA - A HAPPY ENDING +
There was a wee grey toy rabbit lost during Sundays parade. It was lost around the Charlemount area. It is… Read More -
End Of Carnival Party +
It was smiley faces all round at the childrens' party held in Sherrys recently marking the end of Carnival . The… Read More -
SUCCESSFUL DAY ON THE BANKS OF THE CALLAN RIVER +
There was a great turnout for the litter pick along the banks of the Callan River on Saturday. Organised by… Read More -
LOCAL CHILDREN ARE TARGETED BY VANDALS. +
Some of the glass placed on childrens' play equipment The West Armagh Consortium is calling on the youths responsible for… Read More -
THE HAUNTED WALK AT SHERRYS +
Halloween entertainment for all the family. Everyone welcome. Admission is FREE A few snaps of the night The Haunted Walk… Read More -
Physical Acivity Programme +
We all know that a persons health and well being has a number of factors; diet, positive mental attitude and… Read More
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