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MAYFIELD MATTERS FREE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER FREE ISSUE 86 JUNE / JULY 2016 RADIOTHON COFFEE MORNING AT MAYFIELD CDP A HUGE SUCCESS Mayfield CDP hosted a very successful 96FM Radiothon coffee morning on Thursday, 26th May last in the CDP Community Resource Centre. On a gloriously sunny morning, large numbers attended and enjoyed the fare provided by the staff and management of the CDP. Many thanks to everyone who supported the CDP’s local event which raised €415 for cancer support services in Cork. IN THIS ISSUE: PLEASE NOTE: Official Opening Details of local courses and services, To guarantee inclusion of items in of Refurbished articles, stories, poems, GAA news, the AUG/SEPT ISSUE of Mayfield United gardening tips and more! MAYFIELD MATTERS, All-Weather Pitch. please ensure they are submitted NOTE: Mayfield Matters is available Coverage on on the Mayfield CDP website at: before the closing date, which is: Page 4. www.mayfieldcdp.ie MONDAY, 8 AUGUST, 2016 MAYFIELD MATTERS is a local community newsletter produced in the Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre by volunteers with the support of the CDP staff; it is funded through the adverts placed in the newsletter, fundraising and grant allocations. FRANK O’CONNOR LIBRARY MURMONT, OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK T: 021-4924935 E: [email protected] Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 - 1.00 and 2.00 - 5.30 Closed Lunchtime 1.00 – 2.00 FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL From January 2016 membership of Cork City Libraries is free to everyone. You can now access our stock of over 500,000 books, journals, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines and e-audiobooks free of charge. Free wi-fi is also available in Mayfield Library and all Cork City Libraries’ branches. READ * LEARN * EXPLORE You can borrow up to ten items — whether books, CDs, DVDs at one time, for a period of three weeks. You can renew these items online, by phone or using the Cork City Libraries App which is now available to download for free. What’s On? Launch of art exhibition by international artist Matthew Thompson on Tues 7 June and the exhibition will run until 2 July. Mayfield Arts ‘Open Studio’ exhibition takes place from 5 to 16 July. Home Instead Senior Care will give a talk on Community Services and options for the retired and elderly on Thursday 9 June at 11.00am Watch out for our Summer Events for Children during July and August: storytelling, crafts and more. Contact the branch for details. Mayfield Library Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month 11a.m. New members welcome. Ciorcal Cainte meets on the third Friday of every month at 11a.m. New members welcome. LIBRARY SERVICES: As well as free wi-fi there are public-access PCs with BOOKS, CDS, EVENTS, internet access; Self-service printing and photocopying; daily newspapers and popular magazines; clubs and LIFELONG LEARNING, PCS, groups, including monthly Book Club and Ciorcal Cainte; study spaces; weekly children’s colouring competition. WIFI FOR ALL AND IT'S FREE. Mayfield Community Garda GET STREETWISE PERSONAL SAFETY Avoid public displays of wealth Be aware of your surroundings Keep purse/wallet hidden Avoid travelling alone, where possible Keep cash to the minimum Walk in well lit streets Be alert to pickpockets Avoid dark isolated areas On public transport sit close to driver/door Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to Be alert at ATM machines be home Look for signs of tampering Plan your trip home, arrange a lift or book a taxi in advance Cover your PIN entry Consume alcohol in moderation Be alert to scams, the “helpful friend” Do not attempt to remove any skimming device Carry a fully charged mobile phone For further information or advice please do Be wary when using mobile phones not hesitate to contact Community Garda, Do not get involved in other peoples disputes Helen Courtney at Mayfield Garda Station Do not respond to taunts, snide remarks on 021 4558510. Avoid contact with aggressive or “drunk people.” Murray’s Supervalu Mayfield Are proud to be a sponsor of Dolphin Swimming Club ∙ Full Off Licence available ∙ ATM Available in store ∙ We offer a free Home Delivery ∙ Phone Top-up Available at all tills Service ∙ Paypoint/Payzone Facilities in store ∙ Have you tried our Prepared by the Butcher range of meals? ∙ Large range of diabetic/gluten free products ∙ We have New Price Cuts on Fruit &Vegetables ∙ Deli Friday Fish Special only €5.00!! ∙ We have lots of great offers in store ∙ Hot chicken rolls only €3.00!!! weekly OPENING HOURS MONDAY-SATURDAY: 7.00AM - 9.30PM SUNDAY: 9.00AM - 9.30PM @shopinmayfield Murrays SuperValu Mayfield MAYFIELD COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROJECT (CALP) c/o Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield Tel: 4508562 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mayfieldcdp.ie As this newsletter is read by the people of Mayfield, Mayfield C.A.L.P. will be winding down their course provision for the January to June period, but winding up the planning for September 2016 with a new season of educational opportunities. The Project would like to thank all of the course participants for their commitment to their courses and acknowledge their achievements. Over 15 courses both accredited and non-accredited were provided for the community and funded through the Cork ETB and Cork City Partnership Ltd. The Mayfield Community Education Network (CEN) of which Mayfield CALP is an active member organised a great local event to mark the 13th Lifelong Learning Festival in April. So if you haven’t engaged with the project yet, please do so in the coming months so you get your place on the course you want to complete. The project is open throughout the summer months and it will have an information stand at the local information sessions that are organised for September 2016 by Mayfield CEN. Education opportunities in your community…stop …engage… learn. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Information sessions on courses, services & supports for adults in Mayfield. LOOK OUT FOR THE CALP STAND! Wednesday, 14th September, 2016 - 10am to 1pm and 7 to 8pm CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. OFFICIAL OPENING OF REFURBISHED ALL-WEATHER PITCH The official opening of Mayfield United’s refurbished all-weather pitch in Lotamore took place on Wednesday, 1st June. In front of sun-drenched onlookers, President of the FAI, John Delaney, officially opened the facility in traditional fashion, courtesy of a ribbon- cutting exercise. Other notable attendees at the John Delaney accepting a message ceremony were Lord Mayor Cllr of good luck on behalf of the Chris O’Leary, Cork County Mayor Republic of Ireland Soccer team John Paul O’Shea, Mayfield United for Euro 2016 from members of AFC Chair Tadgh O’Neill and Mayfield United’s boys team. Secretary Adrian Saville. Other Funding for the recently relayed Mayfield United board members facility was secured through the were also present. Department of Transport, The pitch will be open for use to all Tourism and Sport. The relaying club members and all eleven of the Astroturf should see the Mayfield United teams. pitch lasting ten years or more. Mayfield United AFC’s freshly relayed Astroturf pitch at their President of the FAI, John Delaney, cutting the Lotamore facility. ribbon at the opening ceremony alongside board members of Mayfield United AFC. MAYFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE Tel: 021 4506633 Open MONDAY - SATURDAY: 9.00 am - 6.00 pm WINNIE’S DRESSMAKING AND ALTERATIONS IONA ROAD, MAYFIELD OLD YOUGHAL ROAD MAYFIELD (Alongside All Round Beauty) (Opposite The Cow Bar) Phone: 2390019 We alter: NOW OPEN MONDAYS: 9.30 - 5.30 PRICE LIST School Uniforms Father and Son only €15 Curtains Gents only €9 Jeans School Students only €8 Zips Kids under 7 years only €7 Jackets Hot Towel Shave only €12 Hot Towel Shave and Dry Cut only €18 Buttons GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE LET’S SAVE MONEY OPENING HOURS Contact Winnie on: Mon - Fri: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm 085 7804008 or 087 6552405 Sat: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm QUOTE OF THE MONTH: NEWS FROM NOWHERE Michael O’Donnell What if the dream comes true? And if millions unborn shall dwell in the house that I shaped in my heart” Padraig Pearse A recent TV3 programme, “ The Trial of the Century,” was an attack on the good name of Padraig Pearse. Those so called famous people who acted as the jury will never be able to call themselves by the grand titles bestowed on Pearse: Poet, Playwright, Educationalist, Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter and Patriot. Amid the pageantry of the 1916 centenary the revisionists and west-Brit media were on overdrive to define the Rising as a failed blood lust: omitting the real ideas of the leaders, not least Connolly’s socialism and Pearse’s concept of education. The latter is worth study, as it helps us to understand not only the crass misinformation being presented to the public about the centenary but also the serious lack within Irish society of a true education system, making the ideological attacks on any progressive thought an easy job. Pearse articulated his views in his article, “The Murder Machine,” written in 1913. While the article was addressing the effect the British-imposed colonial education system had on the natives, its message is as pertinent today, in both the southern Irish state and the northern statelet, with the British education system being one of the main barriers to developing integration among young people of the two main communities divided by British-imposed barriers the modern example of Pearse’s lessons on the Murder Machine.