Hello and welcome back to this week’s Dublin City PPN Bulletin!
We hope you’ve had a good summer and are ready for an inspiring autumn together.
The months ahead are full of opportunities to learn, connect, and build new skills, and we’re excited to share them with you.
Our autumn series of training sessions is all about supporting our member groups to grow stronger and more confident. From practical workshops on grant writing and writing strong submissions for public consultations, to calming sessions on mindfulness – there’s something for everyone. These events are a great way to pick up fresh ideas, meet fellow members, and bring new energy back into your group.
We’re also looking forward to our Winter Networking Event – the PPN Plenary – on Thursday 20 November, so please save the date for that now. It’s always a special evening, when member groups can come together to network, learn, share stories and shape the future of the PPN together. We’d love to see you there.
For all sessions below, please email us to secure your spot – and please do pass on the information to other people in your groups and networks. So, as we step into autumn, let’s make the most of these next three months: learning, connecting, and supporting each other.
Autumn season of training sessions and networking events
New Members Meet-Up: an introduction to the PPN on the last Tuesday of the month
30 September from 7.00pm – 8.00pm online. A one-hour, general introduction session for member groups that have recently joined the PPN, or older groups who would like a “refresh”.
Focus Group Discussion about Disinformation with Shane Murphy (DCU).
01 October, from 10.30am – 12.00pm in person. This focus group discussion is limited to 10 people, and will be an open discussion about disinformation, the impact it is having on the voluntary sector, and counter measures.
Funding and Grant Writing Tips with Evelyn Fiztpatrick
09 October 7.00pm – 8.30pm online. This session is designed for those who are new to writing grant applications, or those who would like feedback on applications they are currently completing.
Funding and Grant Writing Tips with Evelyn Fitzpatrick
13 October 10.00am – 12.30pm in person at Carmichael.
This session is designed for those who are new to writing grant applications, or those who would like feedback on applications they are currently completing.
How to write impactful submissions for public consultations with Clare O’Connor
23 October 10.00am – 12.30pm in person at Carmichael
This is for a person who has never made a submission, and for those who feel that their submissions are going nowhere.
How to write impactful submissions for public consultations with Clare O’Connor
23 October 7.00pm – 8.30pm online
This is for a person who has never made a submission and for those who feel that their submissions are going nowhere.
New Members Meet-Up: an introduction to the PPN on the last Tuesday of the month
28 October 7.00pm – 8.00pm online
This one hour, general introduction session is for member groups that have recently joined the PPN and people who would like a “refresh”.
06 November 7.00pm – 8.30pm online.
20 November 10.00am – 12.00pm at Friends of the Elderly
Collective mindfulness is a practice that has been reported to be highly beneficial for teams and individuals a like. It has been shown to increase personal well-being and reduce stress and anxiety while increasing resilience.
Members’ Winter Networking Event (November Plenary)
20 November 6.30pm – 8.30pm PLEASE SAVE THE DATE – further details to come*
All welcome: refreshments, music and fun!
