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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 I have a glass of water” “I’m from the council, there’s a burst main, I need to turn off your supply” Occasionally we see them telling people they are members of An Garda Síochána that are investigating counterfeit money. They then steal peoples money. Some will keep you talking at the front door while their accomplice sneaks in the back door. In all cases you need to be wary of strangers calling to your home. They will be offering services such as powerwashing, painting, selling goods etc. Take precautions – • Do not open the door to anyone before you’ve checked who it is and what they want. Use your door viewer and chain/limiter. • Check identification, where appropriate. • Do not leave strangers unattended at your doorstep. • Ensure your back door is locked when you answer a call at the front door. •keep gates to yards closed. We advise and encourage people not to engage with such callers. Don’t open your door to anyone before you have checked who it is and what they want. They can be intimidating and refuse to take no for an answer. We ask you to be vigilant when out and about and report suspicious persons/vehicles to us immediately. Please pass this advice on to those in our community that may not follow our page. REMEMBER IF IN DOUBT KEEP THEM OUT. https://www.garda.ie/en/crime/burglary-theft/what-is-a-bogus-caller-.html

Senior Alerts Scheme

Abbeyleix Announcements, Age-Friendly Announcements, Birr Announcements, Clara Announcements, Clonaslee Announcements, Durrow Announcements, Edenderry Announcements, Mountmellick Announcements, Mountrath Announcements, Nationwide Announcements, Portarlington Announcements, Portlaoise Announcements, Rathdowney Announcements, Stradbally Announcements, Tullamore Announcements

The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) has been established to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities. Search the website by County for providers or you can contact Pobal onlinesupport@pobal.ie or telephone (01) 511 7222. https://www.pobal.ie/programmes/seniors-alert-scheme-sas/?s=09

Garda Property App

Abbeyleix Announcements, Age-Friendly Announcements, Birr Announcements, Clara Announcements, Clonaslee Announcements, Durrow Announcements, Edenderry Announcements, Mountmellick Announcements, Mountrath Announcements, Nationwide Announcements, Portarlington Announcements, Portlaoise Announcements, Rathdowney Announcements, Stradbally Announcements, Tullamore Announcements

What is the Garda Property app? This is a free app developed by An Garda Síochána to allow you to record and index your property, for example, bicycles, laptops, farm machinery etc.

Solas Clothes Swap Event

Portarlington Events

Date: 13th November @ 11am – 4pm Cost: €2 Location: Solas Eco Garden Shop Clothes swapping is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to reduce waste, contribute less to the increasing accumulation of toxic chemicals in the environment and upgrade your wardrobe without spending a penny! More info: https://ecogardenshop.ie/events/

Farmers Market

Portarlington Events

Date: 12th November Cost: FREE Location: Solas Eco Garden Shop Farmer’s Market Our weekly Farmers’ Market includes a range of over 20 stalls selling Fresh Vegetables and Fruit, Bread and confectionary, Fish and Meat, Artisan Foods & Ethnic treats from local suppliers More info: https://ecogardenshop.ie/events/

Laois Sports Partnership Winter Initiative

Age-Friendly Announcements, Mountmellick Events, Portarlington Events, Portlaoise Events, Stradbally Events

❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 ❄️ Laois Sports Partnership are delighted to launch the Winter Initiative 2022🥳 The campaign is a 90-day challenge encouraging you to increase your daily activity. Challenge Details: 1️⃣ Sign Up with the link below 2️⃣ Download the exercise tracker calendar 3️⃣ Get active and log your activity SIGN UP HERE!! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1YLk8sbvv0iqU82iEkajdrHkhwg7T-NBvNVCn2JpUGZUMUlNMFVZTzgxWUlIVDZSU0ZDUEFYRUlPTC4u To get started see what programs are happening in your local area: link to LSP/sport Ireland website This programme is open from now until the end of January 2023 and participants are welcome to register at any stage throughout the winter months. The exercise calendar can be downloaded from the our website, link below: https://www.laoissports.ie/winter-initiative-2022/

What’s on in Portarlington Library?

Portarlington Groups/Classes

Portarlington Library – Call 057 8643751 or email portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie Spooky Storytime – join us for a spooky storytime for ages 3-8 years, on Weds, 2nd Nov at 3pm. Call or email the library to book your place. Staying Connected @ the Library – If you are interested in learning more about your smartphone, tablet, iPad or laptop, register your name with the library for the upcoming series of classes taking place on Thursday mornings at 10:30am for 6 weeks, starting on Thurs, 3rd Nov. Adult Art Classes – a 5-week adult art course with artist Billy Dollard is starting on Tues, 8th Nov from 10am-12noon. Booking essential, call or email the library to register your place. Baby Sign Classes – as part of our Parenting Support programme, Clever Little Handies are running a 4-week course on baby sign language, starting on Weds, 9th Nov at 11:40am. Booking essential, call or email the library to register your place. Rediscover the Magic of Reading for Children – as part of the Leaves Festival, join book doctor Becky Long from Children’s Books Ireland at this talk for parents full of tips and helpful information to encourage your child to rediscover the magic of reading. Taking place on Sat, 12th Nov at 11am. Call or email the library for more details. Adult Book Club – meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 11am. This month’s book is the One County, One Book pick Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan and the next meeting will take place on Tues, 29th Nov. New members always welcome! Junior Book Club – meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Next meeting takes place on Weds, 30th Oct. Suitable for ages 9-12 years old. Places are limited, so booking is essential. Cards in the Community – meets every Tuesday morning at 11am. Play popular card games for fun. Knitting Group – meets every Friday morning at 10:30am. All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome! Sensory Toy Resource Collection – a service for parents of children with additional needs who live in Co. Laois. The toys are designed to support the development of gross motor skills, fine motor skills and communication skills. Take a look at the resource booklet here.