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Reception…….042 97 53400

Manager……..042 97 53407

Box Office……042 97 53401

Restaurant…..042 97 53425

Crèche………..042 97 53420

Library……….042 97 40218

Muckno Donaghmoyne

Community

Services 042 97 53413

Gallery Café is open to the public week-days 8.30- 4.30pm, serving hot lunch 12.30-2pm. Rooms available for conference and training. Íontas Theatre seats 308 people . Art Gallery. Bar facilities are available, ample parking on your doorstep. Private function room available on request for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, wedding and

Íontas Arts & Community Resource Centre is a one stop shop, centre of excellence - accessible to all.

Conabury, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan

iontascastleblayney.ie info@iontascastleblayney.ie

Your ideal venue in

Castleblayney for

conferences, training,

meetings, and special

events.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SEPTEMBER 12th at 7pm

INTERCULTURAL NIGHT booking on line

19th SEPTEMBER 7.30pm

Film Workshop “WELCOME PEACE TO MY

WORLD” end of “Women Journeying towards

Reconciliation”

24th OCTOBER 7.30pm

Information night “STARTING A BUSINESS

IN IRELAND”

14th NOVEMBER 7.30 pm Information Night:

”BECOMING AN IRISH CITIZEN

THROUGH NATURALISATION”

COUNSELLORS Margaret McQuaid 086 3642 183 Sally Hughes 086 2507 173 Debbie Flanagan 086 8431 605/ 042 9746792 Aíne McDonald 086 310 1000

Financial Assistance & Support Provided Blayney Blades 042 9753410/411/412

1st THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Canon Morris Memorial Trust

COFFEE MORNING Scout Hall, 10.30a.m.

Please support this worthy cause

WOMEN JOURNEYING TOWARDS

RECONCILIATION EVENTS

PLEASE BE ADVISED

The Brochure is subject to change. Course and Event

dates and times are accurate at time of printing but may be

subject to change. See www.blayneyblades.com for all

up to date information. PLEASE ALSO NOTE A TXT

Message received from Blayney Blades 0860361101 Can

not be Replied to as it is a WEB TXT

Citizen Information 076 1076 230 MABS 076 1072 690 Tearmann Domestic Violence Service 047 72311 Doctor on Call 1850 777 911 Garda Station 042 97 47900 Youth Information Centre 042 97 51979

Every Tuesday at 9.30am 5.30pm and 7.30p.m.

Call Gretchen on 086 4667146

Every Tuesday

Ongoing 7.30 - 9.30p.m.

GROW Contact Rosanna 086 0547 472

POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

5th - 12th OCTOBER 2014

Please check Local Press for details of

events in your local area

SPECIAL POINTS

OF INTEREST

MONDAY NIGHT TALKS— Starting 8th Septem-ber 8p.m. with Helen Sherry “Homeopathy”

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YOGA Restarting Wedneday

17th September at

10.30am ————————-

PILATES Night Session, Restarting

Thursday 18th September

7.30pm ——————————

PILATES Morning Session

Starting Friday

19th September at 11am —————————

HEALTH & WELLBE-

ING Restarting Thurs. 18th

Sept. 2pm —————————

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page No.

MONDAY NIGHT

TOPICS 2 & 3

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COURSES & TRAINING

Creativity Workshop 4

Enneagram 4

Life & Wellbeing,

Health, Fitness

& Fun 4, 5

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PERSONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Reflecting on the

Seasons in your life 6

Integrated Energy

Therapy 7

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BLADES MOVING

ON 6

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ONE DAY & ONGOING

EVENTS 6, 7

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BLADES

INTERNATIONAL 8

INFORMATION 8

BLAYNEY BLADES, AUTUMN 2014 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

VISION That women and their families have access to all the personal, social and educational helps they require in their quest for a fuller and involved life.

MISSION Blayney Blades is a Women’s Group committed to promoting the Holistic Development of women and their families so that they may develop their own potential and play an active role in their communities.

Blayney Blades Ltd.

Íontas, Conabury, Castleblayney

Co. Monaghan

Tel.: 0035342 (0) 42 97 53 410 / 411/ 412

Email: - blayneyblades@gmail.com

www.blayneyblades.com

www.iontascastleblayney.ie

We are a member of the National Collective of Community based Women’s Networks.

These networks support local women’s groups who carry out community development and provide and

support community education programmes for women.

Embers MONDAY NIGHT TALKS: REG. 7.45pm TALKS 8p.m. SHARP

8th HOMEOPATHY by Helen Sherry Homeopathy is a safe and gentle system of natural & holistic medicine. Homeopathic remedies trigger the

bodies own ability to heal itself based on the Law of Similars.

Individuals treated with homeopathy have been shown to experience an increased sense

of well-being, physical energy and an improvement in conditions including colds, flu,

digestive disorders, anxiety and panic attacks, headaches, sinusitis, eczema and asthma amongst many

other ailments.

This evening intends to be an informative, interactive & enjoyable talk about Homeopathy & it's potential

to help, heal & support you. Each participant will receive a Homeopathic Colour Remedy Kit to take

home & sample.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 6th 20th

POSITIVE MENTAL

HEALTH—

RESILIENCE

by Michael Mc Ginn

Do you suffer from anxiety? are you prone to de-

pression? Does life sometimes get you down? If so

this Talk is for you….

Michael Mc Ginn will speak on Resilience - the abil-

ity to bounce back when things don’t go as planned,

to recover and return to good health.

In this talk we will explore our own personal resili-

ence both internally and externally. By doing so this

will keep us in touch with our own personal and com-

munity resources. The good news is that even if

you’re not a naturally resilient person you can learn

to develop a resilient mindset, attitude and how to

incorporate this into your daily life.

CO-COUNSELLING

by Margaret Mc Quaid

As you sit with a friend or neighbour who want-

ed to talk about a worry or concern have you ever

thought, “I wish I knew what to say”, or when

stressed yourself have you thought “I wish some-

one would listen to me for a change”?

If so you may find answers in this talk. You will

be introduced to basic counselling skills and the

world of co-counselling.

Co-counselling is the practice of being client and

counsellor in turn with another person after they

have had a short training.

CREATIVITY by Carmel Loye

“A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity”

Have you ever longed to be able to draw or paint, write or compose

music?

The “Artists Way” helps demystify the creative process by

making it part of your daily life. It tackles your self doubts, self criticism

and worries. This talk will focus on how to unlock your creative talents and use these to

enhance your everyday life.

22nd

Thursday 11th December 1.30pm

CHRISTMAS LUNCH plus

HEALTH &

WELLBEING

Fee: €15

Booking Essential

KNITTING & CROCHET CLUB Wednesday 3rd September & every Wednesday morning

10.30am to 12.30pm

New Members Always Welcome

Saturday 8th November 10am—4pm

FEELINGS & EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH

ADDICTION by Aine Wilson, Counsellor Acc. M.A.C.I. Aine presents her new follow on Programme from last year’s

Education/ Family Programme, tackling the emotions and feelings often associated with

Addiction These will include feelings of :

When we understand what we are feeling and why, we are more likely to take control over

them and disregard what we don’t need and utilise what works to enhance our peace of

mind. This day is suitable for all who have an interest in the above or have been affected

by someone else’s addiction or maybe in recovery themselves. The Programme has been

accredited by the A.C.I. and a Certificate of attendance is available on request.

Fee: €25 (includes Lunch) BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL 042-9753410/411/412 Supported by Monaghan County Council

Wednesday 3rd December Registration at 10.30am

ADVENT REFLECTION by Lily Sexton Fee: €5

BOOKING ESSENTIAL 042 9753410/411/412

(Lunch is an optional extra and may be booked on the day)

Fear

Resentment

Denial

Anger

Blame

Shame & Guilt

Saturday 15th November 10am—6pm Registration 9.30am

INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY BASIC COURSE by Helen Sherry Integrated Energy Therapy is known as “Healing with the Energy of Angels”. You will learn to access

the energy of angels through a simple yet powerful process that we call a Heartlink. You will learn

about the nine cellular memory areas where we can unconsciously store “issues in our tissues” that can

negatively affect our life. In Integrated Energy Therapy clearing harmful energy blocks is only half

the task. You will also learn to clear the energy of guilt and imprint the energy of innocence.

Participants will receive a fully illustrated 26 page Integrated Energy Therapy Basic Level

Guide and an official Integrated Energy Therapy Basic Level Certificate.

Course Investment: €140

Places are limited BOOKING ESSENTIAL 042 9753410/411/412

COURSES and TRAINING, ONE DAY and ONGOING EVENTS

Self-esteem

Self-love

Self-honesty

Embers COURSES and TRAINING, ONE DAY and ONGOING EVENTS

REFLECTING ON THE SEASONS AND THE SEASONS IN YOUR LIFE

Wednesday 15th October & Wednesday 5th November 10am—1pm

by Rita Mc Crystal FEE : €15.00

This two-day Programme is a gentle exploration of the gifts and challenges of

the seasons of Autumn and Winter and how they are reflected in

our own lives.

Booking is essential 042 9753410/411/412

(Lunch is an optional extra and may be booked on the day)

Friday 10th October 10am—4pm SEMINAR ON MENTAL HEALTH

INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESSES by Derek Pepper

TAI CHI, MEDITATION & REFLECTION by Anna Haughian Frances Connolly &

Lily Sexton

The morning part of the Seminar will focus on Mental Health Illness and its associated

conditions i.e. Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder and Schizophrenia, how they occur, the

symptoms, what to watch out for and treatment.

The afternoon will take on a gentle, reflective theme, and will include some light exercise,

meditation and reflection time.

Fee €25 (including lunch)

Booking is essential 042-9753410/411/412

“Moving On” Sport and Recreation Programme

This is your chance to start an Exciting Career in the Sport/Leisure Industry Monaghan’s first Full time QQI Level 4 Course

Course Content includes:

Also Free childcare & retain your social welfare payments while studying in your local area.

For more information on our outstanding course please contact our team on 042-9753404 or find us on facebook

search: Movingon.blayneyblades

Health Related Fitness GAA Coaching IT Skills

Food and Nutrition Basketball Coaching Personal Effectiveness

Human Biology Soccer Coaching Communications

Soccer Sports Refereeing courses Word Processing

Work Experience Study Skills Computer Application

MONDAY NIGHT TALKS: REG. 7.45pm TALKS 8pm SHARP

3rd HEARTSTART INITIATIVE by Rosemary Donnelly

The Heartstart initiative teaches people simple Emergency Life Support

skills to help them know what to do in a life-threatening emergency.

It includes recovery position, bleeding, choking, suspected heart attack

and CPR.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Yearly Membership Only €10.

DISCOUNT for all Monday Night Talks Members €3; Non

Members €5. Join Us Now!!! CALL

042 97 53410/411/412

1st

CHRISTMAS

DECORATIONS

DEMONSTRATION by Martina Quinn

Come along and enjoy an evening of

fun and enjoyment.

In this talk Martina will demonstrate

how to make your very own Christmas decorations.

Using materials from your garden along with budget Christ-

mas decorations you will be shown how to create magical

decorations for your home this Festive Season.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE ? by Jim Power, Personal Development Coach and Motivational Speaker

“Sometimes we become what we think about most of the time” For a lot of people low self confidence and self esteem are very real blocks to making

progress in their lives. Self confidence is essentially an attitude which allows us to have a positive and

realistic perception of ourselves and our abilities.

In this talk Jim will speak about :

The Power of the mind, being open to every opportunity and how to focus on success;

How to enhance self confidence and self esteem;

Setting goals and following through on these goals with a realistic plan of action.

WHERE FOCUS GOES—ENERGY FLOWS. We have just ONE LIFE, LIVE IT!

17th

Embers

LIFE & WELLBEING, HEALTH, FITNESS & FUN

COURSES and TRAINING—BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thursday 18th September

2p.m - 4.00p.m. and every Thursday.

HEALTH, WELLBEING &

TAI CHI. €5 Pay as You Go.

With Anna and Frances

Advice and exercise to help you

stay fit and healthy. Tai Chi - gen-

tle low impact exercises to help

calm your mind and increase

your energy. Plus Light Refreshments

Wednesday 17th September—

Wednesday 5th November

10.30a.m. - 12.00 noon

YOGA with Therese Donaghy

FEE: €20 for 8 Weeks

Promotes: - Health and Well-Being

through exercise. Learn simple se-

quences that will restore your body

to health happiness and vitality.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL 042 9753410/411/412

Supported by Monaghan Sports Partnership

Thursday 25th September—Thursday 30th October 8pm—10pm

ENNEAGRAM by Carmel Loye FEE €50

As a system of personality typing the Enneagram helps

us to understand ourselves and our motivations. As children we

learned to use coping skills/behaviours that helped us survive child-

hood. As adults, we still use some of these behaviours, especially

during times of stress. By working with the Enneagram we develop a

deeper understanding of others and ourselves. Come along and learn

more about your gifted self.

Booking essential 042 9753410/411/412

Wednesday 24th September—10th December 8pm—10pm

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP by Carmel Loye FEE €70 Make your dreams a reality

Is there something you would love to do in life but you keep telling your-

self “I could never do that”? If so then this Workshop is for you.

This Workshop is based on the book “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron,

an ordinary American woman who overcame her own personal struggles in

life and became a writer who went on and helped others to achieve their

own dreams and become whatever their passion was drawing them towards.

In this 12-week Programme you will be shown how to unlock your hidden

creative talents, how to incorporate these talents into your everyday life, thus enhancing

your quality of life and your relationships with others and the world around you. Booking essential 042 9753410/411/412

MORE!! COURSES and TRAINING...

Friday 19th September 10.30 -

11.30a.m. and every Friday.

PILATES. €7 Pay as You Go.

Bernadine Walsh.

Helps to strengthen and tone deep

abdominal muscles, pelvic floor

and lower back muscles.

Helps improve posture

and flexibility,

focuses on making the

muscles of the body long-

er and leaner, suitable for

all ages and fitness levels.

Thurs. 18th September 7.30 - 8.30p.m.

and every Thursday.

PILATES. €7 Pay as You Go.

Jeanette Keenan. Helps to

strengthen and tone deep

abdominal muscles, pelvic floor and

lower back muscles. Helps improve

posture and flexibility,

focuses on making the

muscles of the body

longer and leaner, suitable

for all ages and fitness

levels.

MIDAS TRAINING & BUSINESS SUPPORT

INCREASE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Full time & part time JEB/EDI Diploma, Train the Trainer Fetac Level 6,

Microsoft Office Specialist Programme and Computer Training Beginner

to Advanced

An INFORMATION DAY on the above Courses will take place in the Iontas

Centre on Tuesday 30th September from 10am—12.30pm—All Welcome YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANT AID

For further information go to www.midasgroup.ie or contact Mari at Midas

Training 046 9249618 or Blayney Blades at 042 9754610/411/412

Courses will commence in October if sufficient numbers are interested in attending

Tuesday 7th October

2pm—3.30pm

CROCHET Anne Cunningham

Fee €25 for 6 classes or €5 per

week

You will learn the basics of Crochet; how

to hold the hook and yarn; how to

do chain stitch; how to do double

and treble stitches. By the end of

the class you should be well on

your way to starting your first

granny square.

Thursday 25th September

8pm—10pm (6 weeks)

BALLROOM and

SOCIAL DANCE

CLASSES. €6 Pay As You Go with

Charlie and Marion Mulligan. Places

are limited so Booking is essential Learn: - Ballroom; Waltz;

Quick Step; Fox Trot; Old

Time Waltz; Jive; Slosh.

Light Refreshments Served

Supported by “Go For Life”