The 16 Days Campaign Opposing Violence against Women is an important opportunity to raise awareness and call for changes at an international, national and local level to make women and children safe from abuse.

We will be holding an event on Wednesday the 10th of December at 10am-11am to support and raise awareness and help stop domestic violence against women and children

One in Five Women Campaign

Women’s Aid annual ‘One in Five Women‘ 16 Days Campaign shows solidarity with women affected by domestic violence. During this time over 130 groups are visible in the communities to show that crimes against women and children are not acceptable.

We are delighted to show our support to stop violence against women by organising this local event

For more information on their services, visit the web address below

http://www.womensaid.ie/

Over the years, Doras Bui has been very successful in securing funds from Government Departments, statutory agencies and from businesses and private individuals for its work with disadvantaged one parent families.

However, since 2006 we have experienced a severe cut in statutory funding across all programmes while the demand for our services continues to grow particularly in light of the economic crisis.

Against this background, the need for donations from private companies and individuals is more urgent than ever.

We have recently set up a fundraising committee and Doras Bui staff and  participants have got involved in fundraising events such as bag backing in our local shopping centre to try raise much needed funds for the centre

We are looking for volunteers or ideas and our having a meeting on Thursday the 13th of November at 12pm if anyone would be interested in coming along.

Donations ‘in kind’ as well as money are most welcome.
If you would like to donate, please contact the Director on 01 8484811.

 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

5 WEEK COURSE STARTING 26TH JAN

MONDAY 10AM-12PM

This programme will empower you to identify your own leadership skills and support you to nurture these skills and put them into practice in the community. Includes guest inputs from inspirational women working at both the local and national level. A very special programme and an opportunity not to be missed!

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

7 WEEK COURSE STARTING 27TH JAN

TUESDAY 10AM-12PM

A NEW YEAR, this is your chance to make healthy, positive changes with the support of a group and qualified health and fitness instructors. Each week will involve a walk/ physical activity and information on topics such as nutrition, weight management and active living. Health monitoring and weigh-ins will track your progress each week.

CREATIVE CRAFTS

7 WEEK COURSE STARTING 28TH JAN

WEDNESDAYS 10AM—12PM

This course will bring out your creative side; each week making something new! From painting & decorating vases and pots to making your own floral arrangements and mosaics.  You will be amazed at what you can do!

STEP UP

7 WEEK COURSE STARTING 5TH FEB

THURSDAYS 10AM-12PM

What do you need to move forward and achieve your goals? This course will help you to identify your skills and strengths, exploring your options and developing a personal plan to help you better shape your future. The rest of your life starts here, you can take control and steer in a direction you want to go!

LIFECOACHING

5 WEEK COURSE STARTING 5TH FEB

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7-9PM

This course aims to help people overcome issues that are causing them anxiety, frustration and lack of confidence.  Be coached towards a better lifestyle, set short-term and long-term achievable goals and begin to plan to achieve them.

Doras Bui Bunratty Drive, Coolock, Dublin 17

Ph: 01 8484811 Fax: 01 8481116, Email: nicola.tate@dorasbui.ie

Get your creative juices going and preserve your personal or family history by creating your own unique scrapbook.

Scrapbooking uses a mixture of photos, pictures, stickers, keepsakes, craft paper and more – you will learn to work materials and create beautiful layouts to help you treasure that special memory. Examples include baby’s first year / your life / your family history etc.

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Thursday 24th September – 10am to 12pm

A FUN 6 week nutrition and cookery course. Cook and taste healthy recipes,

Learn nutritional info and meet the community dietician.

Get great tips for food shopping and receive a Certificate upon completion.

Venue: Local Employment Services (beside Doras Bui)
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Thursday 2nd October – 7pm to 9pm 

This course includes life coaching, goal setting, mindset, and motivation. It aims to help people overcome issues that are causing them anxiety, frustration and/or lack of confidence.

The course will help coach you towards a better lifestyle, set short-term and long-term achievable goals and begin to plan to achieve them.

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6 WEEK COURSE STARTED ON OCTOBER 9TH

THURSDAYS 10—12PM

This course will bring out your creative side; each week making something new! From painting & decorating vases and pots to making your own floral arrangements and mosaics.  You will be amazed at what you can do!

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