Things to do in Dublin over the holidays

Hi folks, 

At the members' meeting this month, we talked about how Christmas can be a challenging time of year for many of us and how important it is to stay connected with others and get out and about as much as we can. There were lots of great suggestions for things to keep us busy and connected over the holiday period and while Gateway's drop in is closed. 

Here's the list for everyone's convenience which includes meet up details for Gateway members in the community - hope to see some of you there... (also on page 3 of the Gateway Newsletter).

Other things to do?

Some great events taking place in Dublin - check out: dublin at christmas - dublin city council events.

The Winter Solstice event on Wednesday 21st December looks all set to be a beautiful community gathering to enjoy... recommended!

There are lots of other free events and different types of activities happening, many advertised on Joerg's Dublin Free Event Guide - so keep an eye out for his weekly round up of freebie interesting things to see and do in the city.

You can check out local cinema, gigs and theatre offerings here: http://entertainment.ie/events/whats-on.asp  - just remember that the Rathmines Swan Cinema is only a fiver all day Tuesdays...

Fancy popping in to a Christmas market to sample to festive offerings?  check out: http://www.dublinchristmasmarkets.com/  for a full list of markets and details.

For Christmas Day, remember that the Knights of Columbanus provide free 4 course christmas day meals, entertainment and company.  Special buses to transport people to and from the RDS will run from several locations in the city centre. Read about last year's event here: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/hundreds-fed-by-charity-at-christmas-day-dinner-1.2477457 

Mental Health Ireland have provided some practical tips for managing over the Christmas - click here for more. 

For support 24 hours a day:

The Samaritans: www.samaritans.org
Tel: 116 123   and/or Email: jo@samaritans.org 

Mind yourselves and each other and catch up during a meet up or in the new year.

Best wishes to everyone,
Fionn

and now for something completely different...

Monthly Schedule - December 2016

Howdy all,

It’s my pleasure to send you on the Gateway MHA Monthly Schedule for December 2016. I  jazzed it up with some festive decoration for the month that’s in it!

The Newsletter Team are hard at work on the December issue, which will be sent around as soon as it is ready.

This is also the last time that I will be sending these around personally, as I finish working for Gateway next Thursday, but not to worry – the folks will make sure it still reaches you each month .

Cheers and all the best,

John M.

December 2016 by Gateway Project on Scribd