Slow Food and volunteering
I love delivering but sometimes wish I could write, talk and drive all at the same time as so many ideas swirl around. I had what I was going to write today all planned and then an email arrived and totally changed my thought processes.
I'm a fan of the SLOW Food movement and we are fortunate in West Cork to have Frank Krawczyk spearheading the resurgence of this fantastic organisation. Having attended the dinner cooked by the 4-midable chefs, Karen, Carmel, Tessa & Caitlin, details for the next event were waiting for me this morning:
Organico Cooks the Books!
Come and join us for a bite to eat and a glass of wine on "Good, Clean and Fair" Terre Mardre Day in the newly and beautifully extended Organico Cafe.
Date and time: 10th December from 5pm to 8pm.
A celebration of 3 great books and short talks by the authors:Giana Ferguson , Karen Austin and Sally McKenna.
A convivial, casual supper in Organico Cafe using inspiration from each book.
€20 members/€25 for non members, including a glass of Organic wine from Mary Pawle,
(Wine will also be available to purchase on the night, by the glass, bottle or even case for Christmas).
To avoid disappointment; advanced booking essential via email to organicobantry@gmail.com, or call Organico Cafe on 027 55905
Payment on the night but no credit card facilities available.
Why not join us now at www.slowfoodireland.ie. Membership only €12 for under 30's
That set me off on another train of thought: volunteering. Growing up, I remember many of the wonderful I.G.G. leaders we had; then when I left school, I just started to get involved in different organisations including National Youth Council of Ireland and Junior Chamber Ireland, N.I.S.O. & Scouting, as well as church & politics. Through these, I had the privilege of meeting so many individuals locally, regionally, and nationally. I'm still volunteering & meeting people from diverse backgrounds. Believe me, I've gained far more through volunteering than I have given. Volunteering should be part of our social fabric and unfortunately is not. My solution would be that every student would have to volunteer for something - anything - during transition year. Sports/ youth organisations etc - 'the work is great but the labourers are few'. Any idea where that comes from? It's a very very old saying but so up to the minute!
Until tomorrow
Avril
I'm a fan of the SLOW Food movement and we are fortunate in West Cork to have Frank Krawczyk spearheading the resurgence of this fantastic organisation. Having attended the dinner cooked by the 4-midable chefs, Karen, Carmel, Tessa & Caitlin, details for the next event were waiting for me this morning:
Organico Cooks the Books!
Come and join us for a bite to eat and a glass of wine on "Good, Clean and Fair" Terre Mardre Day in the newly and beautifully extended Organico Cafe.
Date and time: 10th December from 5pm to 8pm.
A celebration of 3 great books and short talks by the authors:
A convivial, casual supper in Organico Cafe using inspiration from each book.
€20 members/€25 for non members, including a glass of Organic wine from Mary Pawle,
(Wine will also be available to purchase on the night, by the glass, bottle or even case for Christmas).
To avoid disappointment; advanced booking essential via email to organicobantry@gmail.com, or call Organico Cafe on 027 55905
Payment on the night but no credit card facilities available.
Why not join us now at www.slowfoodireland.ie. Membership only €12 for under 30's
That set me off on another train of thought: volunteering. Growing up, I remember many of the wonderful I.G.G. leaders we had; then when I left school, I just started to get involved in different organisations including National Youth Council of Ireland and Junior Chamber Ireland, N.I.S.O. & Scouting, as well as church & politics. Through these, I had the privilege of meeting so many individuals locally, regionally, and nationally. I'm still volunteering & meeting people from diverse backgrounds. Believe me, I've gained far more through volunteering than I have given. Volunteering should be part of our social fabric and unfortunately is not. My solution would be that every student would have to volunteer for something - anything - during transition year. Sports/ youth organisations etc - 'the work is great but the labourers are few'. Any idea where that comes from? It's a very very old saying but so up to the minute!
Until tomorrow
Avril
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