Have Go Week 2015

Have A Go

Safer Blanchardstown Community Safety “Have A Go Week”

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Safer Blanchardstown’s Community Safety “Have A Go Week”. The aim of the week is to promote the wide variety of activities that are available to all citizens of Dublin 15, the very young and the not so young. We also aim to encourage all citizens to “Have A Go” at something new, or something you have always wanted to try. So please take part in the many taster sessions specially organised for “Have A Go” week by a wide variety of partners.

“Have A Go” at keeping fit, relaxation, arts, crafts, painting, sewing, GAA, be a DJ for a day, want to be a Ninja, learn Tai Chi or Cheng Hsin, try Acupuncture or Indian Head Massage or want to gently get back into shape, you can even have Coffee With Cops. All the information on the many many events organised across Dublin 15 is available inside this magazine and they are We would like to thank all the community centres, schools and partner organisations for their very generous support for this inaugural event.We are particularly grateful for the huge effort put in by course/activity leaders, managers, staff and organisers which will go a long way to making “Have A Go” week a great success

We would also like to thank our corporate sponsors Community Credit Union, Blanchardstown Town Centre and our media partners Blanchardstown Gazette and Phoenix FMWe hope you will enjoy the wide variety of free events being provided in local community centres across Dublin 15 during Have A Go Week and please embrace our motto “Have a look,

Have a go & Have the craic”.For further information go to www.saferblanchardstown.com or call 01-8708494

Philip Jennings Coordinator: Safer Blanchardstown

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Friday 16th October

Information day Blanchardstown Town Centre 10:00am to 4:00pm;

This event is packed with stall holders providing a huge amount of free information from savings to home security, from youth works to advice on older person’s health and wellbeing, from sports to drug services and much more with lots of FREE stuff as well. So come along all are welcomeAgencies taking part: Safer Blanchardstown; Gardaí, Fingal County Council, Blanchardstown Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force; Coolmine Therapeutic Community; Mulhuddart Corduff Community Drug & Alcohol Team; ISPCC, Jigsaw, Men’s Shed, Community Credit Union, D15 Suicide Awareness; Stop the Burglar; Primary Care Team, Human Trafficking; Sonas Housing; Mountview Family Resource Centre; Home Instead; St Johns Ambulance

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Friday 16th October

People move into and on to new homes and new estates. It’s hard to meet up with people for a chat when moving to a new house. So whether you are new to Tyrrelstown or a long-time resident you are invited to “Have A Go” at making new friends at our Friendship Lunch

Free Tea Coffee Soup and Sandwiches … All welcome

Methodist Centr Tyrrelstown Avenue Tyrrelstown For information call Ken on: 0858882348

Not in a club or group or would like something to do on Friday eve-nings???? Then Tyrrelstown Youth Group is the place for you to be.

It’s a good place to hang out with plenty of games and things of inter-est to do. So why not “Have A Go” and have a bit of craic and we will throw in a snack supper as well…Teenagers onlySee you Friday

Tyrrelstown Avenue Tyrrelstown Town CentreTyrrelstown for information call Ken on: 0858882348

Friendship Lunch12:30 to 13:30

Youth Group19:00 to 21:00

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Saturday 17th October 12:30 to 14:00

Motocross RidingSee skilful motocross riders display their skills around one of the only community based and volunteer led

Motocross bike tracks in Ireland

If you think you can ride a motorbike you will be blown away at the daredevil jumps and twists on display at

this free event open to both boys and girls who think they would like take up this thrilling sport.

Well come and see how the experts control their bikes over a 35 acre track full of twists, turns, ruts and hills…All welcome

Then maybe you could “Have A Go” at taking the chal-lenge of Motocross riding…if you dare

Mulhuddart Motocross Track

Damastown Mulhuddart D15 For further information call Philip on 01 870 8494

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Sunday 18th October

St Peregrines Match Day

G.P.O Gordon Ward 0879963886, active in all primary schools in the area

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Monday 19th October Relaxation, Health and Wellbeing: Blakestown

We are all very much aware that Christmas is coming but so is the stress. So why not “Have A Go” at some

free and simple relaxation techniques it will only take a few minutes. Tea/Coffee and biscuits afterwards All Free

Blakestown Community CentreTo book a place Call Mark on: 086 080 8766

A great opportunity for those retired and semi-retired members of our community to “Have A Go” at playing short mat indoor bowels in very welcoming surroundings. Come along and become a little more active …………….it will do your heart good.

Corduff Sports Centre Blackcourt Road Corduff …..All WelcomeFor planning purposes please call Ken or Lorraine on: 01 8235000 beforehand

“Have A Go” in our computer class and meet other people while learn-ing a new skill of further developing

basic skills. You will have the opportunity to have a chat and a cuppa with other members of the class at break times and you can also get in-formation on the wide range of activities taking place in our warm and welcoming centre. Max 6 places availableMountview Family Resource Centre 11 Whitechapel Crescent For more information call Breda on; 01-820 6171

“Come along a get some really useful advice relating to burglaries, home and personal security over a cup of tea/coffee with your local Garda Crime Prevention Officer. Meet your Community Garda in a relaxed and informal setting over a free cup of tea/coffee in your local Com-munity Centre. So please come along at the appointed time…. All are welcome

Huntstown Community Centre Huntstown Way

For information call Philip on: 01 870 8494

Relaxation09:15 to 10:30

Max 20 places

Short Mat Bowls10:00 to 11:00

Max 20 places

Computers Skills10:00 to 12:00

Max 6 places per class

Coffee With Cops13:00 to 14:15

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Monday 19th October

Tuesday 20th October

Relaxation, Health and Wellbeing: Hartstown

We are all very much aware that Christmas is coming but so is the stress. So why not “Have A Go” at some


Hartstown Community CentreTo book a place Call Mark on: 086 080 8766

OVER 50’s Fitness

A class for the not so young who wish to improve their physical and cardiovascular fitness.

This free class will show how easy it is to increase fitness, improve breathing and circulation while also increasing energy.

For info call Ger on: 087 6138797

If you are 20 years of age and into kick boxing then this is not the sport for you. Achieve physical fitness and wellbeing through: Awareness of Body and Surroundings Economy of Movement Relaxed Physical

Interactions… Martial Arts Without the Muscle!!

Come and Learn Ninja, Tai Chi, Cheng Hsin ( Best if you were over 25 at least) All Welcome Corduff Sports Centre, Blackcourt Road Corduff.

For info Call BEN on 0876386815



Come and Learn Ninja, Tai Chi, Cheng Hsin ( Best if you were over 25 at least) All Welcome Corduff Sports Centre, Blackcourt Road Corduff.

For info Call BEN on 0876386815


Max 20 places

Ger Conroy’s Fitness Studio13:00 to 14:00

Max 20 places

Conscious MartialArts17:00 to 19:00

Conscious MartialArts17:00 to 19:00

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Tuesday 20th October

“Have A Go” at learning a new hobby from and in the company of the very crafty and skilful ladies from

Mountview Family Resource Centre. You will need to bring your own craft material or come along and meet the girls and then decide what it is you would like to make. You will enjoy the chat over a cup of tea while you meet and make new friends and find out what else the centre has to offer.

Mountview Family Resource Centre 11 Whitechapel Crescent

For more information or to book a place call Breda on; 01-820 6171

GET FIT THIS WEEKThink your fit well come along and test just how fit you are…if you’re up to the challenge. TRX fitness class for all fitness fanatics

Corduff Sports Centre Blackcourt Road Corduff …..All Welcome

For planning purposes please call Ken or Lorraine on: 01 8235000 be-forehand

Crafty Skills10:00 to 12:00


TRX10:00 to 12:00

“Have A Go” in our computer class and meet other people while learn-ing a new skill of further developing

basic skills. You will have the opportunity to have a chat and a cuppa with other members of the class at break times and you can also get in-formation on the wide range of activities taking place in our warm and welcoming centre. Max 6 places availableMountview Family Resource Centre 11 Whitechapel Crescent For more information call Breda on; 01-820 6171

Computers Skills12:30 to 14:00


TELL A FRIEND

Have A Go

Wednesday 21st October

IT’S ALL FREE

Relaxation, Health and Wellbeing: Mountview

We are all very much aware that Christmas is coming but so is the stress. So why not “Have A Go” at some free and simple relaxation techniques it will only take a few minutes. Tea/Coffee and biscuits afterwards All Free

St Philips Senior National School Mountview

To book a place Call Mark on: 086 080 8766


Max 20 places


Blakestown Community Centre Blakestown Way



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Wednesday 21st October

Ever felt that you would like to learn to sew? Well then “Have A Go” at learning to sew in friendly surroundings under the watchful eye of our expert tutor. We even have a sewing available to use on site if

you need one. You will be made to feel very welcome over a cup of tea and a chat where you can also find out about the wide variety of activi-ties available in our welcoming centre.

Mountview Family Resource Centre 11 Whitechapel Crescent Dublin 15 Max 6 places available

For more information call Breda on; 01-820 6171

Sewing Classes10:00 to 12:00




Come and Learn Ninja, Tai Chi, Cheng Hsin ( Best if you were over 25 at least) All Welcome Mountview Youth & Community Centre Lohun-da Downs Clonsilla .For info Call BEN on 0876386815

Fly-tying for beginners - Adults and young people over 12 years of ageFly fishing is one of the most rewarding ways of catching an elusive trout or salmon, and it is even better

when the fish is caught on a fly made by you. So if you fancy “Having A Go” at fly-tying then you are very welcome to come along and try your hand at our club. We will try to supply all necessary equipment and materials so don’t be shy come and tie a fly.

Corduff Resource Centre Blackcourt Road Corduff

For further information call John on: 0868873141

Conscious Martial Arts18:00 to 20:00

Fly-Tying18:00 to 20:00

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Have A Go

Thursday 22nd October

ALL WELCOME

Relaxation, Health and Wellbeing: HuntstownWe are all very much aware that Christmas is coming but so is the stress. So why not “Have A Go” at some


Huntstown Community Centre Huntstown Way HuntstownTo book a place Call John on: 0868873141

Seniors Activity Morning

This is a great opportunity for Senior Citizens to “Have A Go” at some easy to learn fun activities in the company of other people will to have a go. Learn to play Badminton, Bowls and Table Tennis in one of the newest sports facilities in Dublin 15 Mountview Youth & Community CentreLohunda Downs, Clonsilla, Dublin 15

For Further information call Mick on: 0863802947


Max 20 places

Seniors Activity11:00 to 13:00

Max 20 places




TRX19:00 to 20:00

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Thursday 22nd October

Friday 23rd October


St Brigids Community Centre Blanchardstown Village Blanchardstown






TRX09:15 to 10:15

Relaxation, Health and Wellbeing: Corduff

We are all very much aware that Christmas is coming but so is the stress. So why not “Have A Go” at some free and simple relaxation tech-niques it will only take a few minutes. Tea/Coffee and biscuits after-wards All Free

Corduff St Patricks National School Corduff RoadTo book a place Call John on: 0868873141


Max 20 places

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Friday 23rd October

Acupuncture and Indian Head Massage

Here is a chance to “Have A Go” at a relaxing treatment of acupuncture or Indian head massage. Places are very limited and booking in advance is necessary. Max15

Tyrrelstown Community Centre Tyrrelstown Dublin 15

For further information call Philip on 01-870 8494

Acupuncture10:00 to 12:00

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