Southside Women's Shed

We would like to congratulate Karol Canty our founding member and chairperson of the Southside Women's Shed on her graduation yesterday in University of Limerick
Karol has worked very hard the last few years to create a community of women in limerick that support each other and we want to show her how proud we are of her! Congratulations on getting your achievement CWELL A UL Diploma Designed by Communities, for Communities. Love Laura and clodagh❤️

When you're stressed, thinking of ways to unwind can be difficult. A self-care jar simplifies this by offering ready-made options, making it easier to practice self-care. Drawing a random activity each day, stops self-care from becoming monotonous and boring and allows you to try different things each day.

We are taking a break for summer! Time to kick back and enjoy the warm rain 🤣🤣🤣

We had an amazing day at the Southill health day in Southill Family Resource Centre on Thursday! We met some lovely people and got to showcase some of the things we have made in shed over the last year. Thank you to everyone that took time to talk to us and we are already looking forward to linking up with some of the services and stands that were there in the future

Southill Frc are hosting a workshop to gain effective techniques to reduce anxiety and Stress in Southill Men's Sheds on Wednesday 19th June from 10am-12pm. To book your place please contact Jane/michelle on 061-440250 or [email protected]

If you need someone to talk to give The Haven Hub - Limerick a call tonight between now and 1am. Or call into them on Bedford Row for a cuppa and a chat

Good Evening we are here for you if need to talk about anything if you are stressed about anything call in for a chat and a cuppa our volunteers are here for you
We are based on Bedford Row
Our phone number is 0852019250

Tomorrow the Southill women's group is hosting a jumble sale in our women's shed cabin in Southill Family Resource Centre
Please show some support by popping in between 10am and 1pm

Tomorrow evening 6pm we will be meeting in the shed. We have a lovely lad from D.E.P.S coming to talk to us about addictions and how it can effect our lives. Looking forward to seeing you all

Learning local history and taking care of your mental health ❤️❤️❤️

What a lovely gesture from the staff in Dealz Bedford Row, Limerick well done! Nice to see people helping other people

As everyone has seen PA’s chipper has really opened up everyone’s eyes and hit home with his latest video. We have seen so many businesses get involved to help and support the vulnerable and homeless and we also want to do the same. There are hundreds of people starving everyday and night in our city and something as small as a bar of chocolate or a drink goes a long way. So tomorrow between 5pm and 6pm two of our management team will be at the top of Bedford row handing out bars and taytos to whoever is in need. It may not be much but like I said it goes a long way. If anyone wants to donate anything towards this you can pop in to our shop between this evening and tomorrow and we’ll add it to everything we have. Every little helps! Hopefully more people will come together and help in anyway they can.
Please spread the word! ❤️

International women's day celebrations today we sang, danced and laughed our worry away today ❤️ there are too many to thank. But a huge thank you to the Southill women's group for the hard work and support they give every woman they meet! ❤️

Everyone needs help sometimes. Reach out make a connection and get the help and guidance you need!

🌟 Calling all amazing women! 🌟 Join "Women On The Move," a 6-week online Physical Activity Programme designed just for you! 💃💪

🗓️ Starts Jan 16: Tuesdays and Thursdays
⏰ 7:15pm - 8pm
📍 Online via Zoom
💶 Only €10 for the full programme!

✨ What's included:

Free dyna band delivered to your doorstep! 🚚
Expert guidance on how to use it during our sessions

Register Here: https://limericksports.ie/event/women-on-the-move-4/2024-01-16/

📧 For more info, reach out to Shane at [email protected] or give us a call at 061-524972.

Ready to kickstart your fitness journey? 🚀 Register now and get ready to move, groove, and empower yourself! 🏋️‍♀️💃

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Only a few more days and the shed will be back. Lots planned for this year and we are kicking off the new year with the celebration of our 1st birthday! See you Wednesday at 10am 🎉❤️

We’re heading into the darkest days of winter - it’s important to self care, even if that’s just getting one thing done in a day.

DEPRESSION TIPS:
Shower. Not a bath, a shower.
Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta.

Moisturize everything.
Use whatever lotion you like.
Unscented? Cheap lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire dermis.

Put on clean, comfortable clothes.
Put on your favorite underwear.
Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on.

Drink cold water.
Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.

Clean something.
Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.

Blast music.
Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

Make food.
Don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s ramen. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.

Make something.
Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.

Go outside.
Take a walk. Bundle up if you have too. Listen to whatever birds winter where you are, watch the squirrels, admire whatever lights are in the trees. Go to the letterbox, send a letter, a bill, a card.

Call someone.
Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.

Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them.
Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.

May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.

*** At your absolute best you won’t be good enough for the wrong people. But at your worst, you’ll still be worth it to the right ones. Remember that. Keep holding on.

*** In case nobody has told you today I love you and you are worth your weight and then some in gold, so be kind to yourself and most of all keep pushing on!!!!

Find something to be grateful for!

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As Christmas is getting closer we are going to take our well earned holidays on Wednesday after our last wood work class. We will still be online to answer any questions or just for chats for anyone that needs us. Please feel free to send us a message if you need anything.
This time of year comes with a lot of stress for people so please reach out if you need someone to talk to xx

As part of our SICAP programme, we're running a self-development workshop in the coming weeks for people who want to develop their skills as they progress towards training and employment. If you're interested, contact Aoife Boyle at 083 -348 6770 or email [email protected]

We are loving woodwork class in the Southill Family Resource Centre making fancy pen's from epoxy and wood.

We are starting a collection of coats hats gloves and scarfs to donate to people that need them in this cold winter we have. If anyone has anything to donate please contact us

Wood work class for our members where we are learning to make pens using some new skills and machinery. 💜💜💜

Lots of fun in art class the last few weeks! It's great to try different types of art each week so we can all figure out what we are good at 💜💜💜

A teacher gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway. The teacher then mixed all the balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their own balloon. Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon.

At that point, the teacher told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within 5 minutes, everyone had their own balloon.

The teacher said to the students: "These balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people's happiness, we'll find ours too."

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬.

Successful applicants may be appointed to permanent, temporary, or casual vacancies at Appointed Crossing Places in the Metropolitan area. Limerick City and County Council are also seeking to establish a relief panel for use when cover may be required at short notice. Please note that successful candidates can be assigned/reassigned to any Appointed Crossing Place within the Metropolitan area, on a permanent or temporary basis, if required by business needs.

The school warden service provided by Limerick City and County Council caters to thousands of children attending schools across Limerick on a daily basis during school terms. This is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community. Join Limerick City and County Council to be part of a team and act with the purpose of providing a great service! We offer competitive compensation, supply full training and uniforms, and the opportunity to contribute to your local area in a valued way.

https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/your-council/jobs/school-warden

With enough women taking an interest in politics We could take over the country 🤣🤣 it's a nice dream for now

We are thrilled to announce our new event: Creating Safe, Inclusive and Accessible Political Spaces for Everyday Women. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 17th from 6:30pm - 9pm, in the Savoy Hotel.

The event will include the launch of our new report: Creating Safe, Inclusive and Accessible Political Spaces for Everyday Women. An opportunity to meet some women candidates who are running in the Local Elections for the first time next year and a chance to see if or how you might join a campaign team and support a woman to get elected to Limerick City and County Council in 2024.

This is a free event, places are limited, you must have a ticket to gain entry. More info and tickets can be found via Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-safe-inclusive-and-accessible-political-spaces-for-everyday-women-tickets-728232140937

🎶 Join us for an uplifting and joyful experience at the Women's Social Singing Hour in Limerick! 🎵

Hosted by the talented Dr. Hala Jaber, a community musician working with the Limetree/Belltable Theatre as artist in residence.

This is your chance to:

✨ Connect with amazing women and non-binary folks
😄 Share laughter and community empowerment
🎤 Explore your musical creativity (no experience needed!)
🏠 Meet at the WCI - Limerick offices, 28 St. John's Street

Mark your calendars! We'll be gathering every three weeks for an hour of fun and camaraderie. Your comfort is our priority, so there's no pressure to sing more than you want.

To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, call us at 087-3283746 or email [email protected].
Also feel free to reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] for more info.

Let's celebrate women's voices and community empowerment together! 💪💃🌟

Some of the art work created this week in our art class. Using stencils and spray paint! Lots of fun with the group and our new art teacher james

Huge thanks to Betty Fitzgerald for coming to meet us this morning. We had loads of fun and all have our life goals picked out now 💜💜 Southill Family Resource Centre