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The TORC News Bulletin took a little break for the Mid-term holidays in April, but we are back with a bang! There are lots of activities you can get involved in this month. You can register for a flower bulb pack to split with your neighbour for European Neighbours Day, attend a Bike Week event, enter the Cycle Safety Competition, register for First Aid training, or attend a Resident Group meeting in your area.
Last month the winners of The Resilience Campaign were announced – you can read their inspiring stories of resilience on our website here.
At the start of May, some of our residents celebrated Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan. Check out some of the incredible selection of sweet treats sent in by our residents on our Facebook page.
TORC Scheme Updates:
In March & April we had 17 new residents move into their homes in Clane, Skibbereen and Clonakilty – a big welcome to all of you! In May we will have 16 more allocations in Clane.
Bethany – Tenant Engagement Coordinator
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Spring Community Events
Congratulations to the Residents of Drom Cuilinn in Shannon and Pairc ui Mhuirithe who organised two very successful Spring Egg Hunt and Community Clean up events in April. There was a fantastic turn out of residents with 97 participating in Shannon and 48 in Macroom. TORC is delighted to support and quip these kind of community events as they are a great way for residents to get to know each other and to foster a sense of pride in their community.
Read more about these events on our website
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1/ Flower Bulb Giveaway for European Neighbours’ Day
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Did you know that European Neighbours Day is on May 27th this year? It was first celebrated in Paris in 1999 and is now celebrated all over the worked on the last Friday of May. To mark it, we are giving away packs of summer bulbs for you to plant and split with your neighbour.
To register, complete this online form.
Packs are limited so register quickly to avoid disappointment. Final Deadline is 18th May.
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Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. This year, Bike Week will officially kick off on Saturday May 14th and end on Sunday May 22nd. A variety of events will be held throughout Ireland – check out the Transport For Ireland website to see what’s happening in your area.
TORC has partnered with Cycle Sense in Skibbereen and An Mheitheal Rothar in Galway to host a ‘Bike Doctor’ event in each location. Bicycle Mechanics will be on site to service residents’ bikes for free. This will include diagnosis / cleaning / oiling chains/ pumping + puncture fixing and brake adjusting. There will also be repair demonstrations and bike accessory giveaways
Clairin, Galway: Monday 16th May 4-6pm
Pairc Goodman, Skibbereen: Thursday 26th May 4-6pm
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3/ Cycle Safety Competition
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How can your scheme become more cycle friendly?
This competition is for children aged 15 and under and for young people aged 16-25. Visit our website for more details or email getinvolved@torcsustainablehousing.ie if you have any questions. Closing date is 12th June 2022.
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4/ First Aid Training options
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Pairc Ui Mhuirithe Residents, Macroom, Cork
Wednesday the 18th of May 2022 from 6.30 – 8pm
Macroom E Enterprise Centre (Bowl Road, Macroom, P12 FV30)
Book a place on this training here
In this highly informative class, you will learn essential life-saving techniques enabling you to act quickly in the event of a family medical emergency. The training is facilitated by highly qualified and experienced first aid instructors. You will receive a certificate once you complete the training, and every household of attendees will also receive a First Aid kit with over 40 vital items to assist in medical emergencies.
TORC continues to sponsor all residents to attend a First Aid Training – check out our website to learn more about these training opportunities.
First Aid training opportunities
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5/ Father’s Day Raffle – Upcoming in June
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Are you celebrating Father’s Day in a special way?
Maybe you are making a card or drawing a picture, writing a poem, or doing something else creative to show your dad how special he is on Father’s Day?
We have a prize of €30 Just Eat Vouchers for three special Fathers. Send us a photo of how you celebrated Father’s Day this year in a creative way, and you will be added into the raffle for the prizes. Photos can be sent by WhatsApp to 087 627 5605 or by email to getinvolved@torcsustainablehousing.ie. Closing date 26th June 2022.
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6/ Resident Group Meetings
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Resident Groups are important to represent the views and needs of the local community, discuss local issues, make decisions, and keep the community informed of issues and new initiatives in the area. The following meetings are taking place over the next few months, and you are welcome to attend:
- Roscommon – Tuesday 17th May 5.30pm- at South Roscommon FRC
- Macroom – Wednesday 18th May 5.30pm – Macroom E Enterprise Centre
- Waterford – Wednesday 25th 10 am – Venue TBC
- Shannon – Monday 30th 5.30pm – Shannon Springs Hotel
- Skibbereen/Clonakilty – Due to a ‘Housing Clinic’ taking place this month, the 1st Resident Group meeting will be scheduled in June.
- Galway – There has been low interest in a resident group so far. Since there is a Bike Doctor event on site this month, the next meeting will be scheduled in June.
- Clane – An initial Community meeting will take place once the scheme is fully allocated.
Email getinvolved@torcsustainablehousing.ie if you would like to be added to a resident group email list or WhatsApp Group.
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7/ TORC Top Tips for Tenants
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Are you confident that you know how to turn off the water supply to your home in case of emergency?
This Month’s #TORCTopTipsForTenants provides information on the internal stop tap and where to find it. It is important to know where the inside stop valve is for your home in case you ever need to turn off the water in the event of a plumbing issue or major leak.
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