1. Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill, Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, D6
New Project Worker November 2012
My name is Tom and I’m the new Project Worker. The new role is an exciting new time for me. I have just Relaxation and Meditation: If
finished the WRAP and am currently doing an Assertiveness Course with Jean. I find both very useful in you haven’t yet tried Relaxation
and Meditation it continues on
equipping myself with the tools to look after my mental health. I am thoroughly enjoying the new role in
Mondays in November from 3.45
Gateway and find the staff and members very supportive. I am much more content and I find being a -4.45pm!
Project Worker in a member led organisation very rewarding. I am looking forward to getting to know all
those involved in Gateway better over the next few months. It is very true when you get busy you get
better! Thanks, Tom. Did you know?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
has 3 volcanic cones, and is the
Assertiveness and Confidence Course fourth tallest free standing moun-
tain in the world, measuring 4600
For anyone who struggles in their daily communication challenges, I would really recommend this course. metres from its base.
It is a FETEC Level 4 Certificate in Assertiveness and Confidence. Jean McElvaney is a very welcoming
tutor and presents a lively class that involves everyone participating in role plays, debates or giving peer to
peer feedback. Jean is a psychiatric social worker who runs her own company called “7 things I wish I Indian Head Massage is on the
learnt at school”. Jean delivers this course on a Wednesday and Friday afternoons in Parker Hill for the last Monday every Month from
“Gateway Project” from all walks of life and all stages; from teenagers to elder members. It is an 1.45 pm.
enjoyable and informative class where everyone supports and encourages each another in improving their
interactions with others. During the course we have learnt tools such as assertive behaviour, effective ad-
vocacy, and personal growth through reflection and meditation. Jean is enthusiastic and fun, giving con-
structive feedback where necessary and not afraid to tell us where our blind spot might be! Jean has invited Www.meetup.com is a great
outside speakers also from “Walk” an organisation which supports people with disabilities where topics website if you are looking to
such as conflict management, interview techniques and alternative therapies were discussed. -Michelle V meet people with similar inter-
ests. Samo is a regular so ask him
all about it!
Television Series Review: Homeland
I am a fan of Homeland, an American T.V. series. The series is centred around a C.I.A agent who has bipo- Wednesday meet-ups are still
lar. She couldn’t disclose her condition to her employers to get the job. For me personally it is the first time going ahead, check with Oliver
a Television show has accurately shown how an individual struggles with a mental health issue. The series D. every Monday.
is probably the best show broadcast on R.T.E this year and in my opinion has made sufferers of poor men-
tal health look a lot more interesting and unique and about time! -Tom Just a reminder that there will be
a new monthly meeting on Thurs-
days from 11 to 1 in Gateway, we
A Pilgrim's Story will be planning the decoration of
the drop-in. The next meeting is
In September I made my annual trip to Lourdes. I traveled with the invalid section of the Pilgrimage. We on the 29th of November. Come
stayed in the building in the grounds close to all the underground Basilica, St. Bernadette's Church and along, the more the merrier!
Grotto, where the miracle happened 90 years ago. The helpers are great. If anyone is feeling glum they
rally around to cheer them up. It was all very enjoyable going to the various ceremonies except for the
dreaded cold bath. The weather was warm. I hope to got again next year P.G. - Jim I. The last pool competition was
great fun, Nicholas was the over-
all winner. The next will be on
Thank you! soon and should be even better as
we are getting the table re-
Since Gateway is a member-led project, we all help out with the cleaning and tidying when we can. A big covered.
thank you to all the members that did their part this month.
Act the Maggot is starting in the
Hallowe’en Celebration drop-in on Wednesday the 7th of
November from 11am to 1pm,
There will be a Hallowe’en celebration on Friday the 2nd of November at 5pm in the National Museum on and from then on every
Kildare Street. –Rosemarie S. Wednesday for 6 weeks.
Preference will be given to
Gateway Member on stage - the best of luck Mary Q! members who have not already
done courses this year.
Reminder: Mary Q will be performing with the Coolmine Musical Society in 'Me and My Girl' from the
13th to the 17th of November.

2. Get to know your member! Nicholas C
1. What do you like about being a member in Gateway?
11 Wynnefield Road, Friendliness and the support of other members
Rathmines. 2. What did you want to be when you grew up?
01 4965558 0857521220 I wanted to be a doctor, and then I wanted to be an explorer who travels
the world
Gateway mobile on during drop in hours only
3. Where is your favourite place in the world?
www.projectgateway.blogspot.com
Patagonia in South America is somewhere I always wanted to go
The views expressed or otherwise stated in this Newsletter
4. Tell us something that nobody knows about you?
are the views of the contributors and not necessarily the
views of the Gateway Project. I grew up in Burgess Hill in mid Sussex, in England from the age of 4 to
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Courgette Soup: Counselling ‘My Mind’ My
Mind in Ranelagh are still
offering discounted coun-
I made a lovely courgette soup from Martha's home-grown courgette a few weeks ago, many members enjoyed
selling services. Vouchers
a small sample of it, so here is the recipe for you to try yourselves. I liked it as it was really simple. The recipe
are still available to Gateway
calls for blending, but I didn't have a blender and it worked out fine, so don't worry about that!
members. The cost is €10
per session for 5 sessions.
Ingredients For more information
500g potatoes - unpeeled and roughly chopped contact Mary Barnes on 01-
2 vegetable stock cubes 4965558. Gateway does not
1kg courgettes - roughly chopped endorse any particular
A bunch of spring onions - sliced, save 1 for serving if eating straight away therapy and respects the
100g extra-mature cheddar or vegetarian alternative - grated, plus a little extra to serve choice of Gateway members.
A good grating of fresh nutmeg , plus extra to serve Thanks to Electric Aid fund
for supporting this initiative.
Put the potatoes in a large pan with just enough water to cover them and crumble in the stock cubes. Bring to Care & Repair:
the boil, then cover and cook for 5 mins. Add the courgettes, put the lid back on and cook for 5 mins more. Rathmines Pembroke Com-
Throw in the spring onions, cover and cook for a final 5 mins. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheese and sea- munity Partnership, The
son with the nutmeg, salt and pepper. Whizz to a thick soup, adding more hot water until you get the consisten- Tus Programme and Age
cy you like. Serve scattered with extra grated cheddar, spring onions and nutmeg or pepper. Or cool and freeze Action Ireland are offering
in freezer bags or containers with good lids for up to 3 months. a free repair service in Dub-
Per serving: 131 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 6g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 2g, sugar 3g, salt 1.31g - lin 4, 6 and 12 to people
Ali R 65+ years of age. If you
have a small repair job call
Joke of the month Random Notes Radio Show is present- 01-4059819
During the exam Paul kept looking under the table, ed by Richard Moloney. If you enjoy
Lecturer: I'm gonna minus 10 marks. adventures in Music and Sound, tune in Speaker for November -
every Second Wednesday between Paula from S.O.S and Eden
Paul: why sir?... is coming to speak to mem-
Lecturer: for copying 9pm – 10.30pm on Near 90.3fm and
online at www.near.ie/livestream & bers on Monday the 19th of
Paul: How do you know dat i was copying? November.
Lecturer: I saw you looking under the table webcam. The next few shows will
broadcast on Wednesdays 14th and 28th
Paul : *laughing* hahahahaha! Don't come with your tendencies here, Board Games: If you have
Question 9 said “STUDY THE TABLE BELOW”. Mary M Nov 2012. Richard. M
any board games you enjoy
playing, why not bring them
Positive steps to wellbeing
in to Gateway for a day of
 Be kind to yourself - Treat yourself the way you would treat a friend! fun? (Any day at all!)
 Exercise regularly - Find an activity you enjoy doing.
 Take up a hobby or learn a new skill - Increase your confidence and interest.
 Have some fun and be creative - Enjoy yourself!
 Help others - Do some charity work or just help someone you know.
 Relax - Make time for yourself.
 Eat healthily - Eat regularly, try more veggies.
 Balance sleep - Get a good routine going. Chrysanthemums, are
perennial flowering plants of
 Connect with others - Stay in touch with family and friends.
the genus Chrysanthemum in
 Beware of drink and drugs - Avoid alcohol and other non-prescribed drugs. the family Asteraceae which
 See the bigger picture - Broaden your perspective. are native to Asia and north
eastern Europe. About 30
 Accepting: ‘it is as it is’ - We tend to fight against distressing thoughts and feelings, but we can learn to
species have been described.
just notice them, allow them just to be, and they will pass in time. www.getselfhelp.co.uk