Rapid Kilkenny Website Template

Training for RAPID Community Reps''

Interested in completing an Introductory Certificate in Estate Management in Kilkenny. We are presently in the process of gathering names of interested persons to participate on an Estate Management Certificate in Estate management The programmes is designed for all those involved in communities and estates And for the statutory representatives who work with them The purpose of the course is to enable participants to increase their knowledge of estate management concentrating on a local perspective. Lectures will include representatives of relevant statutory agencies, voluntary organisations and tenants
If you our your committee are interested in participating on the above programme please contact Ronan by the 28th of October in the County Hall.

Community Information Evening Thursday the 4th of November 2003

You and your committee are invited to a community information meeting for the 4th of November at 8pm in the Newpark Hotel. The objective of the meeting is to give an update on the RAPID programme in Kilkenny. Provide a platform for new communities to meet active community groups, the official launch of the Kilkenny RAPID website. For further details please contact Ronan.

Agenda for the meeting

1) RAPID Update
2) ''Launch of the RAPID Website''
3) The South Eastern Forum
4) Open forum

Ossory Park Remedial Scheme underway

The approved remedial housing scheme for Ossory Park ( € 690,000 ) is presently in the
process of being delivered, as outlined at the recent borough Council meeting by Director of Community Enterprise Mr.Tony Walsh. Preparation of a plan for the sequencing of the overall refurbishment programme is underway, to include the development of a proposal for a changed streetscape. The external appearances of the estate including the external finishes to houses and the provision of community facilities for Ossory Park.

Sports and Capital Grants

A new round of sports and capital grants are to be announced in the coming weeks Priority will be given to RAPID areas. For further information please contact the Department of Sports and Tourism @ http://www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie

Regional Website Under Construction

Following the recent development of the Kilkenny RAPID website a South Eastern Site is presently being developed, the
site will cover all RAPID areas in the South East including, Kilkenny, Carlow, Athy, Carrick-On-Suir, Clonmel, Waterford, New Ross and Wexford. The objective of the site is to act as an information tool for all community ,the general public and RAPID Co-ordinators providing a forum to exchange examples of best practice in the South East. The site will also provide relevant updated information for communities involved in community based activities, should you have any suggestions or queries with reference to the site please contact Ronan in the County Hall Kilkenny.

Youth Conference Objective.

As part of the RAPID strategic plan It is proposed to hold a Youth Conference targeting all groups and agencies providing youth services in Kilkenny City,. The one day forum will act as a platform for all interested parties to discuss / highlight
service integration , what is working well and difficulties in providing youth services in the City . For further details please contact Ronan .

South Eastern RAPID Community Forum well underway.

The Kilkenny South Eastern forum met for the second time in Clonmel in early October, the forum which is made up of community representatives from each of the RAPID areas in the South East are using the successful network to share information on obstacles overcome, funding opportunities and to update each RAPID area on its activities for further details contact either Ronan Ryan or AIT community Rep Ray Scanlon. The South East community reps next meeting will take place in Kilkenny in January 2004.

New Community Reps welcomed onto COG

Mags Leaghy Chairperson of COG officially welcomed Johnny Parker ( New Orchard Community Rep ) onto the Community Organisation Group at COG's recent meeting. Each of the new communities identified under the RAPID programme continue to be co-opted officially onto COG providing the City with a comprehensive community representation. Millennium Court & and O'Loughlin Court are to be co-opted at the next COG meeting. For further details please contact Ronan Ryan