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
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...
