1. Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill, Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, D6
What’s in a name? I have one, you have one, ever-body has one. We all have names. We are given our October 2012
name when we are born, and unless we change it by deed-poll, we keep it till we die. People know us by
our name. It is very personal, and we should be proud of it Relaxation and Meditation: If
you haven’t yet tried Relaxation
So the next time you are alone at home, on a bus, walking to the shop, or whatever, just repeat your name
on Meditation it continues on
silently over and over again. Say it softly, as if you were singing a lullaby to your-self. Say it gently, as
Monday’s in October from 3.45-
you would like to hear it being said.
4.45pm!
To get a further feeling of who I am, I say my name, but this time I add my parents names as well, ―son of
Frank and Molly‖. Try it.. Ciaran O Colgain.
Talk: Dr Rosenthal who discov-
ered SAD (seasonal affective
Protest Gathering: Recently there has been talk of further major cuts to the Health Budget in December disorder) is giving a talk, Thurs-
2012. On Friday 7th of September 2012, a protest was held at Government Buildings in Merrion Street. day 11th of October at 19.30 at
Clyde Court hotel for €10.
A small but vocal crowd met for 1pm. The day was warm and sunny. There were placards, banners, cam-
eras, microphones and voices of dissent present. People attended to express their dissatisfaction at the
government’s proposals to cut even deeper into an already decimated health service.
Did you know?
A petition letter was handed into Government Buildings. Numerous people in attendance were interviewed
According to Hawaiian legend,
by television and radio stations. Several photographs were taken and those present voiced their unhappi-
ness at the proposed budget cuts. Thanks to those who organised the event and to those people who attend-
if any volcanic sand is taken
ed. It was good to meet several people I knew. from the Hawaii Park, the per-
son that took it will be cursed
After an hour and a half the crowd dispersed. Keep tuned as there should be further protest events over the by the volcano Goddess Pele,
coming weeks. Richard. until, it is returned.
The newsletter working group
Street Scene by Kurt Weill - Recently I attended this abridged version of a contemporary opera at The has now moved to the drop in at
Amphitheatre behind The Dublin City Council Offices at Wood Quay. 11.00 am Thursday morning.
The day was dry and the attendance was substantial.
The event was part of ―Opera in the Open‖ which has been occurring each Thursday in August over the
last few years. Dear all
The scene is New York sometime in the 1950’s. Its heat wave time and the gossips are gathering. Affairs A number of members have
and intrigue abound and the tension builds. The performers enter and leave in all directions and the plot spoken about visiting members
evolves towards a murderous finale. Bang! A shot rings out and someone lies dead. The brooding villain
heads for death row. in hospital. There will be a
members discussion coming up
This was a well produced, sung and performed piece and the actors were well received at the end.
in October—check out the
Richard. schedule for the time and date.
My Role as a Shadow Project Worker. I started as a Project Worker last Month . I am really enjoying
it. It has given a lot more confidence . A new Member started I introduced myself and gave them a tour of
the premises. I do the shopping for drop-in on Monday and then in the afternoon I set up for Meditation
and Relaxation. Being a Shadow Project worker has brought me out of myself, I will help out whenever I
am needed. I will be finishing shadow project worker next Monday but staying on as a member as Gate-
way has helped me so much. Mary Q.
Bird of Paradise
The birds-of-paradise are
Mental Health Reform There was a meeting of the Mental Health Reform (MHR) Grassroots Forum
members of the family Paradi-
on the 19th of September. The roles that GPs and families can play in the lives of people experienc- saeidae of the order Passer-
ing mental health difficulties was discussed, as well as the pre-budget submission. iformes. The majority of spe-
As part of the pre-budget campaign, MHR are taking their petition around the country, and are look- cies in this family are found on
ing for volunteers. Contact Lara if interested - lkelly@mentalhealthreform.ie or just go along to the island of New Guinea and
its satellites, with a few species
NCAD on Mon 8th Oct 12-4pm, UCD on Tue 9th Oct all day, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre Fri occurring in the Moluccas and
12th Oct, NUI Maynooth Tue 16th Oct 12-3pm. eastern Australia. The family
has forty species in 14 genera.

2. Get to know your member! Mary M Counselling ‘My Mind’
My Mind in Ranelagh are
1. What do you like about being a member in Gate-
still offering discounted
way?
counselling services. Vouch-
The atmosphere and friendly people ers are still available to
Gateway members. The cost
11 Wynnfield Road 2. What did you want to be when you grew up?
is €10 per session for 5 ses-
Rathmines A housewife married to a very rich man sions. For more information
Dublin 6 01 4965558 3. Where is your favourite place in the world? contact Mary Barnes on 01
4965558. Gateway does not
www.projectgateway.blogspot.com South Africa my home country endorse any particular thera-
The views expressed or otherwise stated in 4. Tell us something that nobody knows about you? py and respects the choice of
this Newsletter are the views of the Gateway members. Thanks
Jack of all trades to ESB Aid fund
contributors and not necessarily the views of
the Gateway Project.
Hello Gateway Members! Carrot/Pumpkin Cake:
My name is Ali and I have recently started as a Project Worker in Gateway. Some of you may already know me
as I have been a member for the past couple of years. I have always found Gateway to be a great source of sup- Put in a bowl 1.5 cup of
port to me and I hope to help it continue to be a support to all members. I want to thank members and staff for flour, 1tsp baking pwdr, 1tsp
the great welcome and tremendous goodwill I have received since I started working here. This has been a big soda pwdr, 1/2ts salt - Mix.
change in my life and although I was nervous about it at first, it has been so much easier than I had imagined
because of all the great people in Gateway. I would strongly encourage any member considering applying for a
job here in the future to go for it! And do come and talk to me if you have any questions about it, or anything Add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil,
else for that matter! 3/4 cup of demerara sugar -
Mix.
Coolmine Musical Society
Add 2 cups of grated carrot/
I joined Coolmine Musical Society 3 weeks ago. I am so happy and it’s all down to pumpkin, 2 eggs, cinnamon,
a special and good friend I am Hip–Hop dancing as well. I will be in my first show nuts (optional) - Mix and
In November. The dates are Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 , Thursday 15 Friday 16 pour into a cake tin.
and Saturday 17 .The show is Me and my Girl. I am excited and nervous at the
same time. It has changed my life so much all the people are so friendly and help- Bake in 200C, gas mark 6
ful and they made me feel welcome. I am really happy to be a member and I hope I preheated oven for 30/40+
min.
always will be. Mary Q.
Spread Icing on a cold cake
(optional) - Mix 1/2 pack of
Joke of the month How many sound check technicians does it soft cheese, icing sugar,
September Speaker Barbara O’Sullivan very
take to change a light bulb? – One, Two, One, Two!!!How lemon/ginger/any flavoring.
kindly came to talk to us on Monday the 17th
many ballerinas does it take to change a Light bulb? – 22 I use a medium mug, 1 cup =
of September. She shared her personal story
(Tutu!!!) 1/2 US pint = 8 oz ? 235 ml.
of recovery and it was very inspiring. She
Yves.
talked about her WRAP which she has used to
help keep herself well.
Care & Repair: Rathmines
Pembroke Community Part-
Peer Council: As Gateway is a member led peer support Making Gateway More Homely: On the last
nership, The Tus Programme
group members were thinking about forming a committee of Thursday in October there is an opportunity
and Age Action Ireland are
members to address any issues which may arise in drop in. if for Gateway members to plan the decoration
offering a free repair service
interested, come along to the first meeting—see the schedule of the drop in. This will be once a month from
in Dublin 4, 6 and 12 to
for the date, you project needs you! 11.00 to 1.00. All Welcome!
people 65+ years of age. If
you have a small repair job
Party Time: There was a going away party for Sinead and Helen call 01-4059819
Europe
on Thursday the 19th. It was a great event with lovely food and
She’s an older woman, brilliant music. The atmosphere was electric complimented by Random Notes Radio
Whose hardened eyes, the accordion played by Sean. I wish Helen and Sinead all the Show is presented by
Have seen all there is to see. best and looking forward to catching up with them in the future ! Richard Moloney. If you
enjoy adventures in Mu-
She keeps a Bar at the centre of town, Amnesty International have set a date for a meeting with sic and Sound, tune in
Its walls are polished people who use the mental health services who may be inter- every Second Wednes-
And its floor is clean.
ested in meeting with politicians to inform them of issues day between 9pm –
When her young Barmen have drifted off, relating to the 2001 Mental Health Act. The meeting will
10.30pm on Near
She locks the doors and signs, take place at The Basin Club, 38 Blessington Street D7, on 90.3fm and online at
Wednesday Oct 3rd at 11:30. The first meeting is simply an www.near.ie/livestream
She can remember when, exploratory meeting that will outline what Amnesty hope to & webcam. The next
The beautiful glory, achieve by meeting with politicians and how participants few shows will broad-
Of Art, wish to shape what is communicated. So there is no obliga- cast on Wednesdays the
Told her great story. tion for people to attend further meetings or take part in the 3rd, 17th and 31st of Octo-
campaign by attending. ber 2012. Richard. M
-Oliver D.