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INTRODUCTION

Longford Community Resources Ltd (LCRL) is the Local Integrated Development Company for County Longford.

Mission Statement

Building on our strong foundations, to continue to work in partnership with other organisations and groups identifying social and economic need in CountyLongford, and through community development, empowering individuals and communities to improve their quality of life in a way that is self-sustaining.

Core Purpose

The core purpose of the company is to promote rural development and tackle social exclusion and LCRL does this through two key programmes: the Rural Development Programme and the Local and Community Development Programme. However, the company has bid for and secured other funds for development programmes that respond to needs identified in County Longford. The majority of LCRL’s funds are sourced via Pobal (from various government departments and EU monies), i.e. Dept of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs, Dept of Education & Skills, Dept of Transport, Dept of Justice & Law Reform, Dormant Accounts, etc. Our work is conducted in partnership with other agencies and organisations, as in working together we can achieve far more than working individually.

LATEST NEWS

Phonics Ireland - How to teach Reading and Writing

Longford Community Resources Limited in conjunction with Co. Longford VEC is again running the Phonics Ireland Literacy Training Course for teachers. The course will run from July 5th to July 9th at St. Emer’s N.S., Longford. Over the past 6 years more than 150 teachers and adult education trainers have been trained in this sound and sensible method of teaching reading and writing. Where this method has been embraced the results have been excellent.All primary schools in the county have received this information but there are still a few places left on this course so I would encourage any teacher with an interest to get in touch soon.If you as a parent, grandparent or teacher wish to find out more about this method of teaching reading and writing please see www.phonicsireland.com. An online course is now also available. You may also contact Pat Deegan, Education Co-ordinator at 043-3345555.

COUNTY LONGFORD YOUTH SERVICE (CLYS)

The CLYS, which is hosted by Longford Community Resources Ltd., has vacant places on the following Summer Camps: Ballinamuck (26-30 July), Ballinalee (26-30 July), Longford Town (3-6 August), Newtownforbes (16-20 August) & Kenagh (23-27 August). If you would like to book a place on any of these camps please contact CLYS at 043-3340907. This is guaranteed to be a wonderful week of fun activities, laughter and learning for all concerned.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Social Inclusion Network Waste Management
The next meeting on Waste Management will take place on Tuesday, 15th of June at 10.30am in the Family Centre, Longford. Gary Brady, the Environmental Officer with Longford County Council will be present to talk about the issues which were identified at the last meeting. Childcare will be available once it’s requested before the 11th of June. If you wish to avail of childcare please phone or text Felicia on 087-9478650. We hope to see you there.

SafeTALK
LCRL in conjunction with the HSE have organised a Safetalk training session on Thursday 17th of June from 10am until 1pm in the Family Centre Longford. The HSE Suicide Prevention Officer will deliver this training. SafeTALK provides training in how to provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide. SafeTALK prepares you to help by using TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to identify and engage people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them with further help and care. If you wish to attend this training we are asking you to register with Felicia in LCRL (043-3345555 / 087-9478650; fbarrins@lcrl.ie) or with Josephine in the HSE (086 8157850).

RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME – ARDAGH

LCRL employs two people working a 19.5 hour week on the Rural Social Scheme in the Ardagh area. One participant works at Ardagh Sports and Recreation Centre, maintaining the sports and recreation area, caretaking of clubrooms, grass cutting, litter collection and other duties that are required from time to time. The second participant works at the Ardagh Community Centre as a caretaker and he maintains the centre whilst accommodating all groups that use the facility. LCRL through the RSS employ 55 participants who carry out valuable work throughout the county. Unfortunately we have no vacancies at the moment but if you require more information about the Scheme or would like your name included on the waiting list you can contact Con, JP or Dominic in LCRL on 043-3345555.

FARM FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

Advance notice of Pre-employment course for smallholders
The next Pre-employment course run in conjunction with Teagasc will commence on Tuesday, 5th October 2010 at 10am in Teagasc, Longford. In order to confirm your reservation for this course please contact me at 043-3345555. This course is free of charge to smallholders and members of their families. The course will be held each Tuesday morning for 10 consecutive weeks. For further information contact Mary Mulvey at 043-3345555 or mmulvey@lcrl.ie.

BMW Smallholder Skillnet to be Known as Rural Enterprise Skillnet
In 2007 LCRL carried out a detailed Training Needs Analysis to identify the training needs of low income farmers in County Longford. 54 smallholders participated in this survey. The survey identified a need for Computer Training tailored to the needs of smallholders. The information gathered from the survey was used by the BMW Smallholder Skillnet to lever funding from Skillnets. From January 2008 to March 2010 the BMW Smallholder Skillnet provided part funding for almost 100 low income farmers in Longford to complete training in Welding, Ecotourism, Tiling, Computer Literacy and Interior Design. The BMW Smallholder Skillnet ceased trading on 31st March 2010.

In early 2010, LCRL carried out another detailed Training Needs Analysis, interviewing more than 100 low income farmers in the county. This information was used to lever further funding from Skillnets. The new Skillnet providing part funding for low income farmers will be known as the Rural Enterprise Skillnet. The Skillnet is currently organising City and Guilds accredited Sheep Shearing courses for farmers throughout Ireland. For further information contact Mary Mulvey at 043-3345555 or Gerry Gallagher, Network Manager, Rural Business Skillnet at 071-9858252 or 087-6858550.