Back to the cold again this week. Remember never leave your vehicle unattended and running while de-icing it. Cases of criminals stealing cars while idling in driveways. Also never leave valuables in your parked car remove them, lock and secure. #parksmart
DNA for Beginners Genealogy
Regina Dunne of Midlands History is hosting an hours workshop on how to read your commercial DNA results, such as Ancestry and MyHeritage. Regina will showcase tools and apps that can compliment your DNA findings to build on your family history research Saturday 4th of February, 2pm Booking essential. www.midlandshistory.ie
ParkSmart
An Garda Síochána are urging motorists to park smart in the lead up to Christmas by ensuring that your vehicle is locked no matter where it’s parked to avoid being the target of opportunistic thieves. National figures show that one-third of all vehicles broken into in residential areas had been left unlocked by the owner. […]
Family History Drop In Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 3rd @ 13:30 – 15:30 Location: BloomHQ Cost: €15 Come along and work with a small group and with the guidance and support of genealogist, historian and author Regina Dunne to build on your family tree. Materials such as a family tree template will be supplied. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1709779152711730/1709779159378396
Bogus Callers
A conversation to have with family, friends and neighbours particularly those that may be more vulnerable. Gardaí are aware of an increase in the number of incidents of people impersonating Gardaí. Recent incidents of this type involve the ‘conmen’ requesting to check cash held by the injured party as a result of an increase in […]
Laois Moving Forward booklet
Please click on below link to see a booklet on the activities and work of Laois County Council- it gives you an insight into the work carried out by Laois County Council. This booklet shows the many different services and projects that Laois County Council provides with the help of your Local Property Tax, Rates […]
Christmas Marketing – How to use Targeting on Social Media
Date: Monday, November 28th @ 12:30 – 14:00 Location: BloomHQ Cost: €16.87 This workshop will show you how to look at your social media account analytics and target your ads to the correct audiences viewing your pages, and how to build on that audience More info: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/christmas-marketing-how-to-use-targetting-on-social-media-tickets-463561584177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Lock up Light up
Lock Up Light Up is An Garda Síochána’s anti-burglary awareness campaign which encourages homeowners to protect their homes over the winter months, when burglaries traditionally tend to rise. Data from the Garda Analysis Service shows that one-third of all burglaries are through the front doors – with most burglars using their own body to gain […]
Laois LocalLink Timetables
Click below link for Local Link Laois timetables https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TFI-Local-Link-Laois-A5-Booklet-May22-ONLINE.pdf
Bogus Callers
BOGUS CALLERS Unfortunately, everyone can receive visits form bogus callers and our older persons are frequently targeted by them. Bogus callers will say anything to get into your home or onto your property. “There’s been an accident, can I call an ambulance?” “I’ve broken down, can I use your phone?” “I’ve had a fall, could […]