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12 03,2025

Our Rural Future: Minister Calleary launches Public Consultation Survey for New Rural Development Policy

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has today launched an online survey giving the public an opportunity to have their say on the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy, Our Rural Future. The survey is the first step in an extensive public and stakeholder consultation process which will continue throughout 2025.…
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12 03,2025

Minister Calleary announces over €26 million for improvement and refurbishment works on 369 community centres nationwide

11 March 2025 369 community centres to receive funding of up to €100,000 works include building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades to help build resilience of communities Community Centre Investment Fund to become a permanent rolling fund to upgrade, refurbish and build local community centres Minister for Rural and Community Development and…
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05 03,2025

PPN Secretariat Vacancies

Galway County PPN is excited to invite nominations from it’s member groups for a number of Secretariat Vacancies.   The elected Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the PPN between Plenary Meetings, i.e., ensuring its proper functioning to:   facilitate the participation and representation of communities on decision-making bodies; strengthen capacity of members to contribute…
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28 02,2025

PPN Monthly Newsletter – 1st March 2025

Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – 1st March 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: 1st-march-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board News…
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19 02,2025

Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023

The Department of Rural and Community Development has published the Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023. Please find below the English and Irish versions.   Public Participation Networks Annual Report 2023 LíonraíRannpháirtíochta Pobail Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2023

10 02,2025

Irish Red Cross – Humanitarian Awards

The Irish Red Cross has launched a call for nominations for the seventh annual Irish Red Cross  Humanitarian Awards. The Awards recognise those who exemplify the vital spirit of humanitarian action in Irish society and celebrates that ‘good deeds matter’. Every humanitarian action contributes to a more compassionate society. The awards celebrate these contributions across…
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31 01,2025

PPN Members Newsletter – 1st February 2025

Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – 1st February 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: 1st-february-2025-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice…
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31 01,2025

Storm Éowyn – Community Response for Galway County

31/01/2025 Storm Éowyn – Community Response for Galway County COMMUNITY RESPONSE HELPDESK – GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL Galway County Council 091 509000 (phone line open over bank holiday weekend 9-5) or email [email protected]. COMMUNITY HUBS GALWAY COUNTY  Updated List of Community Hubs – Galway County Council and Community and Voluntary Organisations. 31/01/2025. Follow Galway County Council…
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27 01,2025

Community Support Schemes – Deadline further extended

Due to power outages caused by Storm Eowyn the deadline for the Community Support Schemes has been extended to Monday 10th February 2025 at 4pm. Due to power outages caused by Storm Eowyn the deadline for the Community Support Schemes has been extended to Monday 10th February at 4pm. Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary…
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15 01,2025

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th January 2025

Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th January 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: 15th-january-2025-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter     Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An…
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30 12,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st January 2025

Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st January 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here:  1st-january-2025-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne…
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13 12,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 15th December 2024

Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th December 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board News is…
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29 11,2024

1st December 2024 – PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st December 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: http://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Newsletter .pdf 1st-december-2024-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne…
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11 11,2024

PPN Winter Plenary & Event Registration – Tue 19th Nov 2024 at 6pm

Dear PPN Members, Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) Secretariat Committee and Staff are delighted to invite you to attend the Galway County PPN Winter Plenary Event. Please note the updated timings below and in attached poster. Please share widely.  Event now ends at 8:30pm instead of 9pm, and exhibitors/refreshments/registration time is from 6:00-6:30 now…
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31 10,2024

1st-November-2024-PPN-Bi-Monthly-Newsletter

Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1th November 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge…
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14 10,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 15th October 2024

  Dear PPN Members,   Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th October 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding…
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07 10,2024

Galway County Council Public consultation now underway for Corporate Plan 2025-2029

CUIDIGH LE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE NA GAILLIMHE ÁR bPLEAN CORPARÁIDEACH 2025 -2029 A CHUR LE CHÉILE IS DO GACH DUINE AN PLEAN CORPARÁIDEACH   Tá ár bPlean Corparáideach mar bhonn agus mar thaca ag a bhfuil beartaithe againn a bhaint amach sna 5 bliana atá amach romhainn mar Chomhairle, agus ba mhaith linn go mbeadh tusa…
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03 10,2024

PPN to nominate individuals to 11 SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) representative roles

Dear PPN Members, Galway County Council has invited Galway County PPN to nominate individuals to 11 SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) representative roles, and in that regard, I attach the PPN Nomination Form & accompanying Guidelines/Information regarding the nomination process and the representative posts. See links to documents below: PPN Nomination Form for SPC’s_October 2024_Word Format_English PPN…
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30 09,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 1st October 2024

Dear PPN Members,   Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st October 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training…
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18 09,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 18th September 2024

Dear PPN Members,   Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 18th September 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An…
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09 09,2024

Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund

Monday, September 9, 2024   Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan today launched a new, first of its kind campaign and fund specifically for climate engagement to support and inspire people to take and talk about the climate actions that can improve their local areas.   The campaign, called Climate Actions Work, will focus…
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30 08,2024

PPN September 2024 Newsletter

Dear PPN Members,   Please see below our PPN August Newsletter 2024 Read newsletter online HERE   PDF for printing: ppn-september-2024-newsletter (note: newsletter is formatted for better reading online, rather than printed)   The PPN Newsletter is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion,…
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20 08,2024

22 August 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 22nd August 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE   PDF document for downloading here: 22-August-2024-ppn-weekly-digest (Note: The Digest is formatted for better reading online) You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   To submit news for the Weekly Digest, email [email protected] by Wednesday’s at 3pm.…
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16 08,2024

16 August 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 16 August 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE   PDF document for downloading here: 16-august-2024-ppn-weekly-digest (Note: The Digest is formatted for better reading online) You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   To submit news for the Weekly Digest, email [email protected] by Wednesday’s at 3pm.…
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14 08,2024

PPN ELECTIONS: for PPN Reps on Galway Rural Development & Claregalway Per Cent for Art

Dear Members of Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN), DEADLINE FOR VOTING EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2024. We have received nominations from within the PPN membership, to fill the positions of three PPN Representative roles in August 2024. Nomination forms and information on the positions were emailed to all PPN members over the past…
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08 08,2024

8th August 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 8th August 2024. READ HERE PDF document for downloading here: 08-august-2024-ppn-weekly-digest (Note: The Digest is formatted for better reading online) You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   To submit news for the Weekly Digest, email [email protected] by Wednesday’s at 3pm.   The Weekly…
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30 07,2024

Galway County Council Draft Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Scheme 2024 -2029

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:46:00 BST   Notice is hereby given that Galway County Council has considered a draft SPC Scheme at its meeting on July 22nd, 2024. The role of the SPC’S, as committees of the Council, is to consider and advise the Corporate Policy Group and the full Council on matters connected with…
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30 07,2024

PPN August 2024 Newsletter

Please see below our PPN August Newsletter 2024 Read newsletter online HERE PDF for printing: ppn-august-2024-newsletter (note: newsletter is formatted for better reading online, rather than printed) The PPN Newsletter is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion, & Environment pillars of the Galway County Public…
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24 07,2024

25th July 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 25th July 2024. READ HERE   PDF document for downloading here: 25-july-2024-ppn-weekly-digest You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   The PPN Weekly Digest contains information on: PPN News, Consultations, Funding, Training, Community Activities.   To submit news for the Weekly Digest,…
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19 07,2024

Appointment of Special Rapporteur for National Action Plan Against Racism

  From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Published on 2 July 2024   The establishment of the Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality and the launch of the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2024 also announced. • The National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR) was finalised by an independent Anti-Racism Committee in 2023. •…
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18 07,2024

PPN Weekly Digest Thursday 18 July 2024

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 18th July 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE   PDF document for downloading: PPN Weekly Digest 18 July 2024   The PPN Weekly Digest contains information on: PPN News, Consultations, Funding, Training, Community Activities.   Weekly Digest News Submissions to [email protected] by Wednesday’s 3pm.  …
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12 07,2024

PPN Weekly Digest Friday 12th July 2024

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 12th July 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE   PDF document for downloading: PPN Weekly Digest 12 July 2024 The PPN Weekly Digest contains information on: PPN News, Consultations, Funding, Training, Community Activities.   Le dea-ghuí (with kindest regards), Duana & Silvana Galway County…
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11 07,2024

Expression of Interest for Chairperson of a new Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP)

Galway County Council invites Expressions of Interest for consideration to the appointment as Chairperson of a new Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP) which will be established in each Local Authority area in line with the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. Closing Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 READ MORE BELOW: https://www.galway.ie/en/services/communityenterpriseeconomicdevelopment/localcommunitysafetypartnership/ —————————————- Tá Údarás…
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10 07,2024

PPN Representative Vacancies July 2024 – GRD Board Members (East Galway) X 2 & Per Cent Public Art Group (Claregalway) X 1

Please see below information on Three Vacant PPN Representative Positions which we are currently open for nominations from within the membership of Galway County Public Participation Network’s (PPN). TWO Board Member roles for Galway Rural Development, nominations open for Reps from within the PPN who are based in East County Galway (anywhere except for Connemara…
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05 07,2024

PPN Weekly Digest 5th July 2024

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 5th July 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE The PPN Weekly Digest contains information on: PPN News, Consultations, Funding, Training, Community Events/News, relevant to the members and aims of Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). Le dea-ghuí (with kindest regards) Galway County PPN Team (Duana…
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05 07,2024

FUNDING: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024

  For the attention of all Groups considering submitting applications under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme – (Measures 1, 2 & 3) (Please Note: This scheme has not been launched as yet for this 2024. It will be circulated through this Network when it is launched by the Department.) Read more here: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure…
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05 07,2024

Healthy Galway City & County – July 2024 Newsletter

Healthy Galway City & County – July 2024 Newsletter This is a brand new Newsletter from County Galway, if you have news to submit related to health please contact Adele on [email protected] CLICK HERE FOR HEALTHY GALWAY JULY NEWSLETTER   Adele Rankin is the new Healthy Galway County Coordinator, in Galway County Council.    …
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13 06,2024

PPN Summer Plenary 27th June 7-8:30pm Online

Dear PPN Members, Please inform all members of you Community Group that the PPN Summer Plenary Event is on Thursday 27th June 2024, held online via Zoom. It is essential that each PPN Member Group is represented at the Plenary. Please see attached poster for the event. (share the poster widely). PPN Summer Plenary 2024…
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03 05,2024

PPN May Newsletter 2024

Please see below our PPN May Newsletter 2024 Read newsletter online HERE. PDF for printing: ppn-may-newsletter-2024 (note: newsletter is formatted for better reading online, rather than printed) The PPN Newsletter is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion, & Environment pillars of the Galway County Public Participation…
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30 04,2024

Galway County PPN Communications Guide

See the Galway County PPN Communications Guide here: Galway County PPN Communications Guide (version 30.04.2024). If you have any further queries you can contact me via the details below. Duana Tuite Acting PPN Resource Worker Public Participation Network (PPN) Galway County Líonra Rannpháirtíochta Pobail (PPN) Chontae na Gaillimhe Admin Email: [email protected] Tel: 087 233 0720 |…
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19 04,2024

Directory of Services for Older People in Galway City and County

AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME The Community Section of Galway County Council now has full delivery of the English & Irish versions of the Directory of Services for Older People, and any agency or group can contact the team at 091 509 521 to arrange to pick-up a number of copies for their local groups at our…
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13 04,2024

PPN April Newsletter 2024

Dear PPN Members, To see our Galway County PPN April Newsletter 2024 please click HERE. PDF for printing is available here: ppn-april-newsletter-2024. (note the newsletter is formatted for reading online). The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, that would be relevant to…
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04 04,2024

Galway County Energy Master Plan Launch Events

The Galway County Energy Master Plan is now complete. The PPN Sustainable Energy Community is delighted to have been a part of this project with SEAI and XD Consulting. We will be hosting a series of EMP launch events across the County to share the plan with all communities. Dates and locations set out below.…
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11 03,2024

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024 Applications are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024 which are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities in County Galway and to recognise the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.  …
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02 03,2024

PPN March 2024 Newsletter

Dear PPN Members, To see our PPN March 2024 Newsletter please click HERE. PDF for printing is available here: ppn-march-newsletter-2024.  (note the newsletter is formatted for better reading online). The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, that would be relevant to the Community &…
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01 03,2024

PPN March Training Series

Dear PPN members, Please see below/attached details for our PPN March Training Series, which may be of interest to you/your group. Please register using the links below. This training is FREE to PPN members. Training is provided by Irvine Training and will be online. The link for the training will be sent out closer to…
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19 02,2024

Call for organisations and groups to be Sustainable Development Goal Champions

Monday, 19 February 2024 Call for organisations and groups to be Sustainable Development Goal Champions The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is now seeking Expressions of Interest for participants in the 2024-25 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Champions Programme. As part of the 2024-2025 programme, a number of organisations and groups from across the…
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09 02,2024

Increasing the Participation of Women and Diversity in Local Government

A programme set to be delivered by the Galway County and City Women’s Caucus to highlight the need for greater diversity and gender equality in local government The Galway County and City Women’s Caucus will deliver a programme in the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe at the end of February, to progress activities to encourage participation…
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02 02,2024

PPN February 2024 Newsletter

Dear PPN Members, To see our PPN February 2024 Newsletter please click: HERE. PDF for printing is available here: ppn-february-2024-newsletter. (note the newsletter is formatted for better reading online). The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, that would be relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion,…
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30 01,2024

National Heritage Week 2024 Theme

National Heritage Week 2024 will take place from 17th-25th August 2024. This year we will celebrate the theme of “Connections, Routes & Networks”. What is the theme about? The theme of Connections, Routes and Networks invites you to explore the links between people and communities, to look at what brings us together and what connects…
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