Newsletter 2nd March 2011

Welcome to this week’s newsletter.

The ‘new look’ LINC got off to a great start last Thursday night with a
huge attendance by the LGBT community, family, friends and
neighbours. Thanks again to everyone who helped to make this event
happen and a big thank you to Pixie Lols for their wonderful
performance. We’ll definitely be seeing more of them!!

We hope you’ve already checked out the new and vibrant LINC website.
There’s much more to be added and again, we welcome any
suggestions and information to insert.
We’re happy to acknowledge that volunteers have come forward to give
a hand with lesbian line, steering group and the youth group but we
have space for a few more so don’t be shy… get involved!

Unfortunately, Red was unable to join us last Thursday night due to

illness. We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her
community development work in LINC over the past nine months and
wish her the best of luck going forward.

International Women’s Day 8th March 2011

Come and celebrate the 100th International Women’s Day in LINC
from 11am – 3pm next Tuesday March 8th. Coffee and homemade
goodies available.
Archive material will be on view as well as a trip down memory
lane with photo sharing. So if you have some photos to share
from the past, bring them in.
All Welcome!!

Every Little Helps!!

This week we are attaching the donation standing order. Just
think, if we had 50 contributions of just €5 per month, it amounts
to €3,000 annually. These monies would make a significant and
positive could be used for social events, peer support groups and
other community events. Over the past year, donations reached
over €1,500 which has been a great source of funding towards
programme costs and renovating your community centre. Funding
for the community and voluntary sector has been seriously
affected over the past two years and your help is very much
appreciated

News
Camera Club:

Exposure settings! Depth of Field! Interested in taking photos?

Interested in learning and sharing knowledge? An introductory
night to discuss setting up a camera club will take place in LINC
on Thursday 10th March at 8pm. Please contact Kate Moynihan at
086-8758053 if you require any further information.

Cork Womens Fun Weekend

Hello all still looking for people to volunteer a Workshop at this
years’ fun weekend. We have loads of interest in stalls there
nearly booked out already so ensure you contact us. Check out
web site for more details www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie

Counselling Service Reminder

Just a reminder to community members that the information
regarding FREE counselling through LINC is a confidential service
between the service user and the counselling service they
contact. LINC staff need not be notified if someone decides to
avail of counselling. Information about how to contact a service
is available in envelopes under the blue notice board in the front
reception. Please feel free to take the information when you are
in LINC or alternatively any staff member can give details over
the phone. Service users are not identified to staff in LINC either
at the time of contact or after sessions have taken place as
clients are identified by ID number not name.

Afternoon ‘T’ with LGBT Noise

Saturday 9th of April 11:30
At the Exchange, Exchange Street Upr, Temple Bar
Community Discussion on Gender Recognition
Because we all deserve equality
All welcome
www.lgbtnoise.ie
Topics to be presented and discussed include:
Pathologisation, Self
Determination, Relationship Recognition and Family Rights and
Intersex
people’s rights.
 Cork Lesbian Line is looking for volunteers
Being a volunteer is interesting, challenging and rewarding. It is
also a great way to get involved in your community. If you can
spare one evening a month, we would love to hear from you. Cork
Lesbian Line is part of the LGBT helpline and operates every
Wednesday from 7 – 9pm.
A six week training course will be held in conjunction with Gay
Information Cork in the Other Place for new and returning
volunteers. Starting on Tuesday March 28th from 7 – 9pm. For
further information, please contact Martina at 086 3406264.

Cork Pride Committee are meeting in LINC at 8pm next Monday

the 7th March if anybody is interested in attending.

Training

Occupational First Aid Starts This Saturday!!

What an opportunity! 30 euro versus 200 any-where else.
Please make sure you get your place as they are limited.
Runs for 4 Saturdays starting March 5th 10am to 4pm.
This training fulfils all requirements for workplace accreditation.
It is valid for two years and covers:
CPR (including paediatrics; De-fib; soft tissue injuries; burns and
all possible work related injuries.)
Certified by the OFAAA (Occupational First Aid Assessment
Agency).

Creative Writing Classes

at LINC is on Mondays 7-9pm.
We spend a large part of everyday listening to stories, telling
stories, reading stories and watching stories...but how many of
these stories truly capture your experience of life?
Wouldn't you love if more of the stories you encountered told a
tale similar to yours...about falling in love with a woman, coming
out to your family and friends, leaving a heterosexual marriage to
follow your heart, raising children with another woman,
transitioning from one gender to another?
Maybe it's time you told your story.
Classes will be informal and interactive in a relaxed space.
All Welcome.
In 2011, LINC hope to publish a book of Coming Out stories. These
writing classes are the perfect place to start for anyone who feels
she has a story to tell.

Peer Support Groups

Older Womens Group:
Every Sunday 6-8pm. All Welcome.

Women in Recovery:
Fridays 6-7.30pm Contact LINC for details

Bisexual Womens Group:

Every Friday 7.30pm

Married Women Group:

Please contact the office to confirm attending.

Lesbian Parenting Support

Please contact the office and when there is enough interest we
will start the group.

Social Events
Mna Na Corcaigh Walking Tours
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2011 by joining author
Nicola Depuis on a walking tour if sites associated with Cork’s
most famous and infamous women.
Tours Cost €10 pp,lasts for 90 mins. Bring Walking Shoes &
Umbrella Just in Case!
Please book in advance. School groups and community groups
welcome.
TOURS BEING HELD THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MONTH OF MARCH!
 Contact: Nicola Depuis Mobile: 085-7874149 Email:
nicoladep@hotmail.com

'Cork Women - A Centenary Celebration'

8th March, 7-10pm at 8 North Mall
Join us for some wine, short talks, art and music to celebrate the
many wonderful achievements of Cork women on the 100th
Anniversary of International Women's Day.
This is event is free and all are welcome. Donations are
appreciated :-)

Sports
Women's Tennis on Tuesday evenings - We're looking for new
members, all levels welcome. For more information, please
contact Sheila on 087 6129040.
Women's Badminton on Tuesday evenings in Carrigtwohill. Cost 3
euro. All welcome. For more information, please contact Nicky on
086 8479051
 College Life
UCC LGBT
This week we are having a Coffee Posse. Thursday at 7pm in the
Pavillion. We are meeting outside the Student Centre at 6.45. As
always, all new people are welcome!
Hope to see you there! 

CIT LGBT
Hey everyone don't forget our "Pick & Mix Topics" tonight @7PM
Meeting Room 1, First Floor Student Centre, CIT.
Members will pick topics to put into a hat for selection and the group
will discuss them. Soft drinks and snacks will be available, all welcome.

LINC is Open Mon, Tues, Weds 11am until 3pm and

Thurs 11am until 8pm.
Pop in for coffee, tea and/or chat.