Thursday, 19th


October 2017 Cork


Association for Autism Seeks Volunteers


by SEAMUS WHELEHAN


The Cork Association


for Autism’s (CAA’s) big- gest fundraiser of the year takes place next month and they are calling on the people of Cork for their support.


In association with the


Gate Midleton the group will host a day at the mov- ies on Sunday 19 Novem- ber, when they will screen Disney Pixar’s classic Up, raising funds for essential services for adults on the autistic spectrum. Tickets must


be pre-


booked and can be pur- chased through www. corkautism.ie at €10 per person or family of four for €35. The CAA provides sup-


port services to approx- imately 200 adults with Autistic Spectrum Disor- der in Cork. Services in- clude residential, respite, day service, home support and an Asperger Syn- drome Support Service. Service centres are located in Carrigtwohill, Mogeely, Raffeen and Wilton, with their Asperger Syndrome Support Service running out of Penrose Wharf. Service users are taught daily living skills and inde- pendent living skills at the CAA and the service has changed the lives of many individuals and their fam- ilies. For more


information on the services provid-


ed by the CAA visit their website at www.corkau- tism.ie


Toastmasters Midleton In The District Finals This Coming Sunday


Toastmasters Midleton


is being represented in the District Finals in the Silver springs Hotel this com- ing Sunday by Mr Ivan O Sullivan (DTM – Dis- tinguished


Toastmaster).


The district winner will progress to the regional fi- nals in England. He takes on the cream of Cork at


Speaking (no mean feat) about a topic revealed with 30 seconds notice. His Topics competition will start around 2 pm on Sun- day the 22nd


of October


for all who wish to cheer him on. Toastmasters is an Ide-


al way to provide yourself with the communication


and leadership skills nec- essary to make that next big leap you’ve been plan- ning, it’s also a great way to spend the dark winter evenings with a fun so- cial group of people. It’s a judgment free environ- ment


for the develop-


ment of skills and to meet like-minded people.


day on the 25th


We are holding an open of October


this month, Come along to see how the club operates and enjoy the occasion. All are welcome, especial- ly those who think they wouldn’t be able, let com- ing to this meeting be the little step to your big leap.


Community consultation on the future environmental, social and economic development of Carrigtwohill


SECAD Partnership and Cork County Council invite


Carrigtwohill’s local community to participate in a community led, long term planning project facilitated by SECAD Partnership.


We invite individuals young and old, locals and newcomers, organisations, service providers and businesses to join in this conversation!


Your opinion will help build a representative picture of what the people of Carrigtwohill would like the community where they either live, work or play to look like and be like in the future.


Tell us how you/your organisation can best share opinions and we will flexibly tailor our consultation process to suit you.


The consultation period is open until 17th November 2017.


021 4613542 Mill Road, Midleton www.crowleyscraſtbutcher.com


info@eastcorkjournal.ie


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Contact SECAD Partnership at 021-4613432


• Damien Murphy is presented with First Place in the Humorous Speech Contest by Club Vice President Cathy Horgan, Midleton Toastmasters.


@eastcorkjournal / #eastcorkjournal eastcorkjournal or email info@secad.ie Tel: 021 463 8000 • Email: info@eastcorkjournal.ie • Web: www.eastcorkjournal.ie


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