A public meeting of Laois County Joint Policing Committee will be held in the Council Chambers, Laois County Council, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise on: Monday, 21st November 2022 at 3.30pm The function of a Joint Policing Committee is to serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local […]
Seniors Alert Scheme ( from Citizens Advice)
The Seniors Alert Scheme provides funding for a free personal monitored alarm for people aged 65 and older and of limited means. The scheme is intended to support older people to live securely and independently in their homes. The Seniors Alert Scheme is administered by Pobal, a not-for-profit company that manages programmes on behalf of […]
Community Trekking Leader Training Workshop
From Laois Partnership The community trekking leader training workship is aimed at people who take a leadership role in a walking group. Participants will receive tips and kills to lead small groups on daylight treks of 2-3hours on coillte trails and Failte Ireland loops of easy to moderate levels of difficulty. Key Content: > Waymarked […]
From Clonaslee Community Centre Facebook page
Support available for rural elderly people living in Clonaslee Village and surrounding area. Are you, or someone you know, interested in availing of a free Parish Worker service? The Parish Worker is a free service and offers household support (light housework duties) a couple of mornings/afternoons per week and a social outlet for the elderly. […]
Creative Aging Writing Bursary (text from Age & Opportunity)
I hope you’re keeping well. I’m writing to share the resulting essay from the 2022 Age & Opportunity Arts Creative Ageing Writing Bursary, which is intended to afford time and space for an artist to reflect on their practice as it relates to the arts and ageing. In the coming years, we hope to contribute […]
From RTE News
The first survey of its kind into people’s experience in nursing homes has found that residents would like to be more involved in decisions that affect their lives. It was conducted by the Health Information & Quality Authority and involved over 700 residents. | https://bit.ly/3sOE5zS
NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICING CLONASLEE *
New Public Transport bus service announced last week from TFI Local Link Laois Offaly – Route 823 from Birr to Portlaoise serving Clonaslee Village 5 times a day Monday – Saturday and 4 times on a Sunday and returning from Portlaoise to Birr. This is in addition along with the other Public Transport already available […]
Nowhere to go – lack of toilets prevents older people exercising in public spaces
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Nowhere to go – lack of toilets prevents older people exercising in public spaces Active, News New research published by Age & Opportunity shows older people avoid using public spaces for physical activity due to a lack of access to toilet facilities. Of 200 people interviewed for the research lack of toilets […]
Garda Website
https://garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/securing-your-home/ Click link above for some great advice on home security..Browse the site for more info on general security
Age Friendly Newsletter
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