1. July 2010
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GATEWAY PROJECT Issue 35
MOUNT DRUMMOND COURT The views expressed or otherwise A man was hunting in a forest. He heard a noise behind him and looked Minutes of Members Meeting (14-6-2010)
stated in this newsletter are the in horror to see a huge bear towering over him. Chair: Oliver (14th) Minutes: Richard (14th)
MOUNT DRUMMOND AVENUE views of the contributors and are
“Dear God!”, he said. “Save me!!”. • Discussion around what activity to run at 3.45pm timeslot
not necessarily the views of the
HAROLD’S CROSS, D6W. Gateway Project.
A voice boomed from heaven. on Mondays. The majority of those in attendance expressed
“For all your life you were an agnostic and denied me and you expect an interest in continuing with yoga with a new tutor.
me to help me now!” • Dublin South FM, a local community radio station will visit
July Outing to SOS, Arklow Aware Lecture-July 2010. All are welcome. “Well at least help the bear”, the man said.
There is a visit to the Suicide or Survive Theme: Bipolar Disorder. Gateway soon to discuss their remit. Date to be arranged!
The bear spoke-”Bless us O Lord and these thy gifts!!!!!”
Recovery Centre (S.O.S) in Arklow on Speaker: Dr. Patrick McKeon, Consultant Psychiatrist, St. Patrick’s Hospital. • Noted that there will be a visit to S.O.S in Arklow Town on
Michael.
Monday 5th of July. There are only 12 Date: Wednesday 14th of July at 7.15pm sharp. 5-7-2010. Only 12 places will be available on the mini-bus!!
places available as we are travelling Venue: Lecture Theatre, Swift Centre, St Patrick’s Hospital, Dublin 8. PINEL Project – Crumlin. • Discussion about also visiting Irish Museum Of Modern Art,
there on a minibus. These are on a first The PINEL Project is a Local Training Initiative for people with Kilmainham as a second monthly social. Tuesday 13-7-10
come-first served basis. If interested BEWLEY'S CAFE THEATRE: Cirque de Legume mental ill health. The PINEL Project is a flexible twenty-four week was mentioned as a possible date for this. Oliver and Enda
please ring (085)7521220/(01)4965558 One miserable, rainy Tuesday in June we all met up for a warming coffee in Bewley's of Grafton part-time training programme conducted in a friendly and relaxed to arrange this trip.
and leave a message or sign up at the drop- Street, as part of Gateway's monthly social. However, we weren't simply there for the over-rated coffee
atmosphere with plenty of social interaction. It is person-centred with • It was suggested that Gateway could run a second
in! but to share a heartwarming bowl of vegetable soup with the Cirque de Legume upstairs on the second
floor. The Cirque de Legume show is not one easily missed (yup, the veg. comes flying from all an ethos of acceptance, respect and non-judgemental having a holistic multicultural day over the next short while.
If attending please be at the Rathmines directions - be warned). For those who didn't get a chance to see the show I'll summarise the unique approach to the learning process. Some of the training modules are: • Dates for June/July were read and noted.
Pembroke Community Partnership, 11 experience as a veritable display of vegetable mayhem conducted by two wacky yet lovable goons in Computer literacy Personal development
Wynnefield Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. • There was a brief discussion around tickets for See Change
costume. Stress management Assertiveness Event on 17-6-2010.
Tel:014965558 for 10am sharp on the 5th Sounds odd but once the Cirque got started it all made a kind of absurd sense... The actors were Group work Customer relations
of July. hilariously entertaining and pulled off a great slapstick performance throughout. I particularly STEPS to Excellence Personal care & Presentation • Next Members Meeting: 24/6/2010 at 1.30pm.
For further information on SOS go to: enjoyed the hypnotized rabid rabbit along with the Horse of Spain in all his leek-fuelled prancing Preparation for work Career guidance.
www.suicideorsurvive.ie or we have glory! In fact, the only laugh out loud equal to their animal impressions that I've seen lately is Eddie Members Meeting 24-6-2010
Izzard's Evil Giraffe (check out youtube).
There are visits from various groups and organisations so trainees are
leaflets at the drop-in. Chairperson: Laura. Minutes : Richard.
The Irish Theatre magazine described the show as "a maniacal journey of unashamed fun" with which aware of services available to them. The project enables trainees to look
I would wholeheartedly agree... They made us laugh, they made us cry (especially following the Onion at options available to them at the end of the training such as further • Noted visit to IMMA on 13th of July
The 10th Dun Laoghaire, Festival of Strip Tease) and they even made some of us clap enthusiastically for a full lunchtime - making it education, further training, CE schemes, voluntary work, returning to • Noted trip to SOS, Arklow on 5th of July
World Cultures takes place in, you definitely the most fun lunch I've had in ages. • Brief discussion around Yoga. A new teacher will be
Cirque de Legume may not be one for the serious-minded aesthete but for all the fun-loving folks out their job and other work opportunities. The training is commencing on
guessed it, Dun Laoghaire, South arranged shortly
there, it's definitely worth it's weight in carrots! the 12th of July 2010 and if you are interested and would like more
County Dublin between the 23rd to An alternative, playful lunch was had by all :) • Those present agreed to the visit of Margaret Pyne on 8th of
detail please contact Beryl on 0852411264.
25th of July. Its an extravaganza of Thanks to everyone for coming along and for the nice chat over coffee afterwards. Fionn. July
music, clubs, film, markets and street • Noted fishing practice session on 25-6-2010 at 1.30pm in
performances, many of which are free See Change Launch Event “Partners on the Ground” at The Mansion House. Margaret Pyne from the Training & Rehabilitation Section of RPCP
of charge. For further information On Thursday 17th June 2010 some members of Gateway attended the launch event of the “See the HSE will be presenting a talk on 8th of July at 1.30pm
• A discussion took place about future guest speakers. It was
Change” campaign in the Round Room, Mansion House. There were 5 speakers, an M.C, a jazz band
check and audience. agreed that we will try to get speaker about evening/hobby
Welcome to all recent new members to the Gateway Project. courses, meditation and healthy eating over the coming
www.festivalofworldcultures.com or The event started at 11.15am. The first speaker was John Saunders, Director of See Change and
look out for their festival leaflets. SHINE. He spoke about the development and purpose of the campaign. Next John Moloney spoke months.
about the government’s funding of this campaign. The next speaker, Velma Burns, of research There are members meetings on 15th and the 29th of July both Discussion about Gateway Projects Teams e.g.: dates of
Take the DART there for a great day •
organisation, Millward Brown presented statistics around people’s attitudes around mental ill-health. at 1.30pm. meetings and what project teams do.
out. The 4th speaker was Frances Black, a singer who discussed her own life dealing with addiction and the
• Noted visit of Dublin South FM radio station on 12-7-10
effects on her mental health. There is a contribution box at Gateway. If you can afford a
VISIT TO IMMA The final speaker was Paddy McGowan from D.C.U’s School of Nursing who also spoke about his own • Agreed July’s members meetings to occur on 15-7-10 and
small amount of money you can leave it there. Please note that
We will be visiting the Irish Museum of mental health issues and how he has made a full recovery. He spoke about the need for full human 29-6-10 both at 1.30pm.
Modern Art (IMMA), Royal Hospital, rights for all and about focussing on community-based mental health services. The winners of the See this is completely voluntary. Any money collected contributes
• Noted that Festival of World Cultures will occur in Dun
Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 on Change Ideas and Slogan competition were announced. The MC for the day was Claire Byrne, Broad- to Gateway activities such as Yoga and Indian Head Massage.
caster. The round room is very fancy and a number of different organisations had stalls on the day.
Laoghaire between 23-25th of July
Tuesday 13th of July. We will meet in
If you have any ideas for a small event that Gateway could run around reducing stigma around mental There is Indian Head Massage on Monday 26th of July. It is on • A brief discussion around members being involved in the
the Kylemore Café, O’Connell Street
health please let a staff member know. Thanks to those who attended on the day. Richard. updating of Gateway’s Blog.
(opposite the Spire and at the corner of a first-come-first-served basis. Come along, it’s sooo relaxing.
Earl Street North) at 12.30pm. If you wish • There was a discussion around the possibility of Gateway
Just a general reminder to all members.
to meet at IMMA we will be there for Please note that Gateway Project Workers are In This Issue members being involved in allotment in Crumlin with other
1.45pm approximately. Meet us at the not medical professionals or carers and that they
Please note that the swimming list allocation is now full. If you people. Details will follow later!
See Change Event
main reception. We are asking for a €5 are former members of the Project. have already applied for a place but will not use it please contact • Next members meetings: 15th and 29th of July at
contribution per person which can be paid Theatre at Bewleys (Review by Fionn) us so we can reallocate that space to somebody else. Thanks!! 1.30pm.
on the day. After looking at the exhibits Please note that Creative Writing on Friday
SOS Visit (5-7-2010)
we will have a snack in the café there. is now finished but will return in September. There is a suggestion box at Gateway in which you can write down any ideas
If interested in attending contact us by Visit to IMMA (13-7-2010) that you have around the Project. It is there as a way of letting us know See Change is Ireland’s new national partnership to reduce stigma
Gateway Advisory Committee Reps. and challenge discrimination associated with mental health
phone (details at back of this newsletter) Aware Lecture what you think so if you wish to express an opinion let us know.
I would like to welcome our new problems. We are an alliance of organisations working together
or sign up at the drop-in.
advisory committee representatives. through the National Stigma Reduction Partnership to bring about
Members Meetings Minutes You can also post your Information on Gateway’s
Sarah from Dublin South FM, a They are Valerie M and Enda M. Also positive change in public attitudes and behaviour towards people
contributions to: recent activities can be found
community radio station will be our guest Gregoria G, Michael H and Paul J have been Festival of World Cultures
Gateway Newsletter at:
with mental health problems. There is information about this
speaker this month. She will attend on re-elected for another year. Their photos will campaign at Gateway, in libraries, at www.seechange.ie and
A Joke!! C/O Rathmines Pembroke www.projectgateway.blogspot.com
Monday 12th of July at 1.30pm. She will be displayed at the drop in if you wish to chat c/o Shine, 38 Blessington Street, D7.
Community Partnership
talk about the station and how one can get with them on any issues around the Gateway Pinel Project Training
11 Wynnefield Road
involved. Project. Please note that the Gateway If any of your contact details change please inform us a.s.a.p so
Various Events Rathmines
Dublin 6 Mobile Phone is only switched on we can update our records. Thanks.
The rescheduled screening of the “Get Off During June there were 2 relaxation Voluntary Contribution Box during drop-in hours or on group
Tel: (01) 4965558
My Cloud” performance will take place on sessions on Mondays at 3.45pm. We ran outings. You can phone (01) There is a supply of Gateway Project Leaflets at the drop
Dtp by Richard E-mail: gateway@rpcp.ie
Monday 19th of July at 2pm. I hope you these until we recommence Yoga with a 4965558, Monday-Friday in. If you are visiting your G.P., local library etc.., could
Tel: (085)7521220.
can attend. new tutor. Thanks to Fionn and Richard.
otherwise. you leave a few of leaflets there . Thank you.