Homeopathy at home evening

A FAvour Academy Evening Course TO ENABLE YOU TO TREAT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY WITH SIMPLE, SAFE HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES. With Alice Glendinning Registered Homeopath LCHE MARH. 085 1439007 Learn: How to use homeopathic remedies to treat simple complaints such as colds, fevers, earache, stomach upsets and travel sickness. How to use Homeopathy in First-Aid situations to treat cuts, bruises, bites, stings and splinters, as well as shock resulting from accidents or traumas. The beauty of Homeopathy is that it helps the body to recover quickly from acute ailments, strengthening the immune system as it does so and preventing longer-term problems such as recurrent illness. Alice might be selling the Helios 36 Remedy Kits on the day! Date for the course: Monday 22/04/13 7:30 to 9.30 Venue Bank House, Emmet Square Max number of participants: 6  To book or for info: Contact Alice at aglendinning@care2.com or 085 1439007 Cost: favours shared between participantss   About Alice Originally from Glanmire, I now live in Clonakilty with my husband and two daughters (who are both great ads for homeopathy). I graduated as a Homeopath from The Centre for Homeopathic Education in London and am a member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths. I became interested in Homeopathy over 15 years ago. A friend recommended a homeopath for a skin complaint. At the time I was alarmed by the side effects of the medication my GP was prescribing, for a problem which, although annoying and at times upsetting was not in any way life threatening. Homeopathy worked for me and became my treatment of choice. I have used it for childbirth, after a serious accident and for my family with great success. I would go so far as to say that homeopathy has changed my life. Until 2008, I practiced homeopathy at the Sunrise Clinic, a low cost homeopathic clinic for children in London and at in my Clinic in North London. I now run my practice from Clonakilty Natural Therapies in Emmet Square. When I am not seeing patients I love growing organic vegetables in my garden, knitting and being with my family. Find Alice on facebook

Thomas Riedmuller

Hi, I’m Thomas. I'm a founding member of The Hollies Centre for Practical Sustainability near Enniskeane. I'm originally from Germany, a former conference interpreter (Spanish, French, German, English) and musician. Currently I work as a mediator, teacher and natural builder (cob). Skills to Exchange conflict facilitation and mediation harp lessons (if you have a harp) courses and talks on conflict resolution also for youth or community groups including schools Qualifications and experience Conflict Facilitation Certificate - Findhorn College Mediation Certificate - Mediators' Institute of Ireland Teaching Conflict Resolution and Group Facilitation at UCC and Kinsale College of Further Education since 2002 http://thehollies.ie Contact details 023 8847981 thomas_riedmuller@yahoo.ie

Iwan Davies

Hello, I’m Iwan. I have recently (two months ago) moved to the clonakilty area and I have an interest in holistic therapies/healing modalities. I also enjoy playing the violin together with other musicians when the opportunity arises. Skills to Exchange I hope to be able to offer massage sessions soon but I have to first sort out accomodation etc. I can also teach beginners level violin and also help another musician who maybe wants a violin part played or in the context of a band.  Qualifications and experience Grade eight in violin playing M.T.I qualification in holistic massage from the cardiff school of massage (2001) Contact details 0833829744 iwandavies2010@hotmail.co.uk

Liz Mahony

Hi, I’m Liz.  I've just moved to near Clonakilty & would be very interested in joining the Clonakilty Favour Exchange. Skills to Exchange I'm a professional Dog Trainer & Behavioural Consultant & a Holistic Therapist for all animals. I also walk dogs, & can look in on people's animals in their absence. Qualifications and experience I'm a qualified Proofreader & Editor & write my own copy for my websites, write children's stories & have done a fair bit of freelance journalism. I'm an exceptionally good cook & did private catering for weddings & filling freezers. Contact details lizmahony56@gmail.com 086-3991599

Morris Men win award at Paddy's Day March

CFE members joined the parade on Sunday 16th March with a fantastic Paddy's Day treat for all!  Watch the prize-winning performance below!  (Ignore the giggling).

Here they come!



The Morris Dancers included CFE members Vic, Christian, Bev, Dave, John and Istvan joined by Tony, Victor, Christian, Steve and Phil, followed by Miriam and Izzy and Arthur with the CFE banner.

"One great tradition collided with another to unique artistic effect. Unmissable!"

"The team, dedicated to their art, donated the prize money to charity."

"We could have avoided it without Vic's vision and persistence."

Special thanks too to Deb for the baldrics and the balls, Istvan for the green man and Tony Dave and Steve for the music.

Thanks to the Town twinning assoc.
Clonakilty Town Twinning Association again this year organised the Clonakilty St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday 17th March 2013 at 3.00 p.m.  They unanimously agreed to award 6th prize to the Morris Men.

CFE Website joins National Library collection

The National Library of Ireland is now facing "the enormous challenge of how to collect and preserve websites of Irish interest for future generations".  The CFE website is to be included in the new collection of "Irish websites of scholarly, cultural and political importance".     As they wrote to us:

"Increasingly a huge amount of material of historical and cultural importance can only be found in digital form on websites.  The mission of the National Library of Ireland is to collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary and intellectual life of Ireland.   We are creating a Web Archive with the aim of preserving Irish websites of scholarly, cultural and political importance"

The Clonakilty Favour Exchange website will be part of a collection of various websites of Irish interest identified for inclusion by the National Library and made available through the Library’s website www.nli.ie .

You can view a previous web archiving project relating to the General Election 2011 http://www.nli.ie/en/general-election-2011-web-archive.aspx .

Information in the olden days

 The new project is a work in progress - news here of when it is complete.

Christine Kingston

Hi, Christine here! I've spent the last 7 or 8 years travelling, coming home intermittently. I do love west Cork! I love travelling, meeting new people and experiencing other cultures and lifestyles. Living back in west Cork I hope to continue meeting new people and broadening my horizons. I love the outdoors, being near the ocean and the mountains. That and socialising over a Murphys or 2!! Skills to Exchange I have some gardening and limited farming skills. I spend lots if time gardening and grew up on a dairy farm. I can also knit and crochet basic things, like knitted hats and crocheted blankets. I do some baking.   If time permits pet/house sitting.  I frequently drive the Clonakilty to Dunmanway road if anyone needs a lift. Happy to exchange English/Spanish lessons!! Qualifications and experience I have a BSc in Equine Sciene and many years hospitality experience. I spent 2 years teaching English. Contact details  kingston.christine@yahoo.com 0852779675

Eileen Whyte

Hi I'm Eileen.  Skills to Exchange Qualifications and experience Contact details  Details to follow!

Martha Clarke

Hi, I'm Martha.  I have 25 years experience in tourism at international level Speak French, German and Italian Skills to Exchange Marketing consultancy services available. Specialise in tourism and Europe Photography. Qualifications and experience BA Hons in French and Italian Diploma in German www.marthaclarkeimages.com Contact details  info@marthaclarkeimages.com Phone Number(s)     086-2320751

Jason Higgs

Hi there, I.m Jason and I have been living in the clon area for 7 years and think this is a great way to help people out and meet new friends. Skills to Exchange In my private capacity i can either do basic, non- skilled, manual work (not too exhausting!).  In my professional capacity i am an open heart transplant specialist! (only joking-play safe and stick to the former) Qualifications and experience Reliable and helpful. Contact details  jasonhiggs1@gmail.com 086 310 8223

Aine Bonner

Hi there. I'm Aine, a mum of two who's about to move from Dublin to near Clonakilty.  My husband is from Rossmore, so he's going back to his roots, whereas I'm going further away from home, given that I'm from a small island off the coast of Donegal! I'm really looking forward to moving to the beautiful West Cork and to making new friends in the area. My kids are aged 2 and 7 months, so it would be lovely to meet other mums and to get to know and help out in the community as a whole. We're delighted to be moving and making Clonakilty our home. Skills to Exchange I can help with writing classes - creative or otherwise - report writing and analysis, research, proofreading, editing, PR, marketing, social media, content for websites, typing, event planning and management, fundraising...I'm a native Irish speaker so can offer Irish classes for beginners or help with homework for primary school children whose parents may be struggling with the Irish language. I can also bake and cook so if anyone needs a special birthday cake I'll do my best to help out - my last creation was a Ben & Holly cake and previous to that it was Peppa! I'm also willing to do some babysitting or help out fellow mums if they have a hairdresser's appointment or just need an hour of 'me' time! I would also be willing to pick up bits of shopping for any elderly people who may not have a car or easy access to shops. Qualifications and experience Since having my second child, I've become a work-from-home mum. I'm now a freelance reporter and media consultant and I've also given Media and Writing courses to Transition Year and Leaving Cert students. I graduated with a BA in Journalism from DCU in 2004 and since then I have been working full time in the national print media and have contributed to TV and radio. I also have a Masters in International Security and Conflict Studies. Contact details  ainebonner@gmail.com 0879453720

Siobhan Mackay

Hi, my name is Siobhan and I live in Clonakilty. I think Clonakilty Favours is a great idea and I'm delighted to be part of it. Skills to Exchange I would like to offer a rose oil face massage which is a very nourishing, relaxing and gentle session. A real luxurious treat! Qualifications and experience I am an ITEC qualified holistic massage therapist since 1994 and seven years ago I trained in Rejuvanessence facelift massage. Contact details  siobhanmackay1@eircom.net 0863908181

Janet Vesey

Hi I'm Janet. I live in the countryside with 3 dogs amd hens.  I can milk cows, am well travelled, love music, books and art. I sing in Clon. church choir and  I visit Mount Carmel Hospital twice weekly with my therapy dog Rusty. Skills to Exchange I can wash and groom small dogs Baking - (biscuits and cup cakes) Qualifications and experience Dog groomer (St John's College Cert.) Garda vetted Contact details  023 8838100  0876314311

Francesca de Buyl

Hi I'm Francesca, a 21 year old sound engineer from Clonakilty Skills to Exchange Sound engineering , cooking , cleaning , DIY Qualifications and experience I studied sound engineering in Windmill lane recording studio Dublin.   Contact details  fdebuyl@gmail.com 085 1793946

Laura Woods

Hello, I'm Laura and I think this is a fabulous idea, especially in the current economic climate. I volunteer at The Children's Project Charity Shop in Clonakilty, where I am currently Hon. Secretary. I'm also an active member of BirdWatch Ireland West Cork Branch, where I am the Webmaster. Skills to Exchange Photography, Animal care, advice etc, Bird advice/help Qualifications and experience Reasonably experienced photographer, definitely experienced with pet animals (especially small animals such as rodents), reasonable bird knowledge, especially locally, although by no means an expert! :) Contact details  zoundzy@hotmail.com

Renee Fouche

Hi, I'm Renée and I live in the Baltimore area and have lived in West Cork for 13 years. I practice Shiatsu mainly from home, but also do house calls for less mobile people. Skills to Exchange Shiatsu Therapy Facial rejuvenation (Shiatsu facelift!) Sotai therapy (postural corrective exercises) chair massage (ideal for office and community settings) Ornate picture frame restoration. Qualifications and experience I obtained a B.Soc.Sci degree in Psychology and Industrial Sociology at the University of Cape Town and also worked there as a picture framer and antique picture frame restorer. I qualified as a Shiatsu Practitioner at the Cork branch of the European Shiatsu School in 2007 and have since then done various post-graduate courses to enhance my practice. Contact details  reneefouche5@hotmail.com 028 20863 086 176 3476

Phoebe Cotton

Hi I'm Phoebe, I've lived in Clonakilty for nearly 10 years. At the moment I'm on my Erasmus year in France but will be home for Christmas and am happy to make with the favours during those two weeks! (December 15th - January 2nd) Skills to Exchange Babysitting Editing/Proof Reading Language Exchange Qualifications and experience Babysitting - I have lots of experience working with children of all ages (18 months +). I have also volunteered with Co-Action summer camp and so have experience working with special needs children. Editing and proof reading - as a member of the Cork Online Law Review editing board, I edit using the OSCOLA style guide. I worked with legal articles but also have some experience with journalistic pieces and fiction. Language exchange - I am currently in my 3rd year of studying Law and French at UCC and so would love the opportunity to speak to native or fluent French speakers in exchange for English. Contact details  phoebecotton@hotmail.com 085 7266311

CFE in the Irish Times November 2012

FREE ECONOMY: In a recessionary world, PATRICK FREYNE examines how to get goods and services without resorting to cash

With our complicated financial system and highly technologized society, it’s unlikely that barter will make a widespread return. The sentences “I will swap you three hens for an iPhone 5” or “I will kill a wolf for a go of your Xbox” are unlikely to be crossing many lips.

In the wake of the financial crisis, in an era of tightened belts and purse-strings, people have been trying to find new ways of getting what they need. Around the country local currencies and favour exchanges are popping up, allowing people to exchange goods and services and also helping to bind communities together.

“We didn’t invent the idea of local exchange and trading schemes,” says Miriam Cotton one of the founders of the Clonakilty Favour Exchange. “Time banks were originally conceived as a way of storing up services for yourself for when you were ill or old. They started in America and Canada particularly. The idea was that people would contribute something back into the community earning themselves care for when they were older. We’ve taken that idea but we’ve made it more immediate. You can earn back your time anytime you like.”

How does it work? “People can exchange whatever skill or labour they have with anybody else in the scheme. You don’t have to make direct swaps so if you were offering to write articles for people you could do that for one person but you might be able to use the credits to get a haircut from somebody else entirely. There’s a central record kept of who’s doing what all the time. There’s a debit limit and credit limit. The currency we call ‘the favour’ and that’s the equivalent of 15 minutes of time. Everyone’s time is equal within the exchange regardless of what they’re offering. It’s a response to the recession but it is, as much as anything, a community-building scheme.”

Clonakilty community

My most satisfying and enjoyable bartering experience was with the Clonakilty Favour Exchange. I uploaded a profile (with the help of Miriam Cotton) and soon I was helping Austrian computer programmer Christian Graninger draft a press release for his soon to be published book of recipes.

Graninger has helped out many residents with computer problems and has, in return, been given practical help with his book and received lifts and haircuts.

I also got some pet advice from Clonakilty based vet Aisling McAuliffe. My household features a very old, white cat with a number of medical ailments. McAuliffe, who has found the favour exchange useful for babysitting services and for arranging lifts, gave me some tips on the care of a crotchety old cat.

Patrick Freyne

Read the full article plus interview with Moneyless Man Mark Boyle here

Marina Russo

Hi, I am Marina. I moved to Ireland with my family two years ago. I am Italian, born in Genoa and lived between Milan and Genoa. I have two daughters. I am working in a Company in technology park in Clonakilty. I love travelling, reading, walking and horse riding. Skills to Exchange I can offer babysittings or Italian and/or French lessons Qualifications and experience I have a master Degree in foreign Languages   Contact details marinaruss@gmail.com

Directory of offers

Here is a directory of the skills and offers of help currently offered by members.  All of these terms are searchable in the search box on the top right sidebar and lead you to the pages of the members offering these services. Trouble searching? Please email us at clonfavour@gmail.com and we will help you. Need something not on the list? Try posting on the ASKS notice board..

Animals/pets Looking after animals (big or small) for weekends/holiday Healing treatment to all animals Dog walking Cat sitting Chicken killing Have half acre of land for grazing Exercise and train horses Acre of land for grazing I can offer general advice on pet care General pet advice Help and advice with keeping poultry and goats

Arts + crafts Art and design Custom Stained Glass Panels Lino prints and tuition of same Poems on demand How to juggle 3 balls Juggling clubs and balls First steps in Salsa Facilitating drama and art workshops for kids Classic American VHS videos for lending Arts and crafts, especially group project work Felt, ceramics, mosaics, crochet or face painting Art and textile Weaving and spinning wool Graphic design Drama lessons Photography Flags and bunting Sculpture, mono silkscreen, lino-cut, art from re-cycled materials, prints, mural, collograph Classes in craft making  for festivals Christmas, Fetes, lorry dressing

Building and decorating Painting Carpentry Surveying Fitting fireplaces Plumbing General building, DIY, Welding Tiling Home improvements and maintainance Woodwork Kitchen and bathroom refurbs Flat pack assembly Decorating Construction cost advice Advice on property insurance claims.

Business skills Employment law compliance Implementing best practices and procedures Answer HR queries from employees Accountancy General PAYE queries Assistance / advice in any payroll matter including processing payrolls Report writing; formal letter writing;; Project management; presentation skills including MS Word and PowerPoint Job descriptions and CV's. Business guidance Leadership skills Speaking and formal presentations Coach on supervising staff Chairing effective meetings Public Speaking Organising an event Writing skills Project development Graphic design Strategic and operational planning both for companies and nonprofits Typing Thesis binding Performance management/change management/ Brochures, logos, artwork, graphic design Proofreading and editing academic papers, websites for businesses, reviews, articles Disability Training

Cars/transport Car wash, oil change Car service Car maintenance and repair Use of large van for collection or delivery Lifts to and from Cork (airport runs/train station) Driving a truck Bike repair Lifts Need a lift anywhere or a special one off journey.  Lift asks now have their own page linked here

Cooking/catering Baking Catering Smoking fish Birthday parties, How to cook those everyday recipes Handmade Chocolate Sweeties for special events Chocolate Demonstrations Teach how to make sourdough bread I'll make you cakes, muffins, cupcakes, desserts or biscuits Cooking lessons in Austrian and Mediterranean dishes Indian food Making biscuits and bagged for presents French cookery

Computers/technology Computer skills for beginners. mobile application and design   Help with your computer Browsing the web Basic computer skills; Using the internet, e-mail, sending photos, using Skype, using web-mail, Cataloguing your books, C.D.s, computers/mobiles basic computer skills for the beginner Provide individual computer training. Advice on network security and systems. Repairing PCs and laptops. Testing computer monitors. Secure data destruction. Installing saorview boxes

Education/care Grinds physics, English, languages, Irish, CSPE Early years education Physics tuition Child Minding (Garda vetted) Babysitting service (garda vetted) Calls to the elderly  Special needs  Helping children with reading and comprehension  Natural pregnancy and home-birthing  Elocution  Nutrition for Kids Drama German Grinds  Help the elderly   Alzheimers  Care of the elderly   Presentations/demonstrations/classes on a range of art procedures Awareness Training in disability Motivation Training Personal, spiritual and pastoral awareness training

Energy Advice on energy projects BER rating Advice on renewable energy and efficiency Feasibility studies Energy audit Firewood cut from the forest to exchange. How to use wood as a heat source in a less polluting manner. Cutting and chopping firewood (hand-tools only -no petrol required!) Wind farm technology

Health /healing/alternative medicine Meditation and relaxation techniques Natural remedies Vibrionic radionics machine healing Homeopathic Consultation  Reiki Meditation Astrology readings Herbal and nutritional advice Reflexology Bowen Technique IET, access bars, crystal healing, tarot readings Bach Remedies Yoga Osteopathy Back care with Pilates techniques Nutritional therapy Kids nutrition Lifestyle Coaching Acupuncture Teaching Homeopathy Massage Chi Kung/Tai Chi Chinese Herbs consultation Voice care sessions for professional voice users, such as teachers, public speakers, actors and/or singers Healing, dowsing, rescue work and channeling Reflexology Medicine advice Pharmacy

Household Darning and Mending Knitting Turning sheets, patching Furniture Moving Upholstery, furnishings De-cluttering rooms, Reorganizing spaces and vamping up spaces Book a flight, pay your car tax researching  cheapest/best car, hoover, toaster, flights Organise rooms/houses/gardens to be neat, tidy and attractive at minimal outlay Garden/exterior maintainance Cleaning out closets Ironing Loan of a sewing machine Finding things on ebay School book covering French Polishing

Gardening Lawn mowing Gardening hedge trimming, Grass cutting, (small gardens up to large estates) Growing organic veg Permaculture Poly tunnels Gardening Planning Gardening design and layout Weeding and border care, pruning, cleaning and clearing, Advice on growing veg in small gardens Tree surgery Tree cutting Landscaping Farm machinery Coppicing Tree planting Advice on border plants Chain saw for cuttings small trees Felling trees Advice on vermicomposting

Job-seeking/Careers advice Help with C.Vs C.V building Interview techniques/skills completion of application forms cv vetting, Training and career options Coaching on job interview skills

Languages TEFL & EFL Language Teaching English Brush up your languages and conversation skills or get translations done: German, English or French Spanish /English conversation exchange French and Italian tuition -any level Translations and interpreting (French & Italian) French German German translations, conversation Irish French to English Translator German conversation and grinds Spanish

Legal and tax advice Legal advice (general) Medical claims Annual tax returns for PAYE employees Understanding government Advocacy

Marketing/social media Basic marketing Social media, lay-out/composition of documents etc Event management/planning online marketing consultations/training Search engine optimisation Email marketing Online marketing Setting up Twitter account or facebook Using Linkedin Marketing an event

Music Music tuition violin/guitar/music theory grinds Music recording/production Guitar lessons Grinds basic guitar tuition convert Vinyl records to CD format Playing music, teaching basic guitar Singing Drumming Piano lessons for children Lessons in percussion and drumming, traditional flute, tin whistle and bodhran Ukelele lessons Classical and jazz flute

Office skills Articles Working with Word.Excel Write letters Set up spreadsheets for accounts purposes Typing reports, Proof reading articles, letters etc, editing Ghost-writing) Help with Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint applications

Personal care/life-coaching Hairdressing CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and basic fist aid lessons Beauty Treatment Deliver training on: Healthcare; anti-Bullying; coaching; assertiveness, presentation skills, anti-bullying workshops; listening skills, anti-racism. Life-coaching  Coaching, relationship health, confidence, career, parenting, finances, business plans spirituality & mindfulness, help with presentation skills, help organising events

Therapy Art Therapy Addiction Advice Hypnotherapy Psychotherapy/counselling for emotional depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, post natal depression, relationship problems, sex and gender related problems Reflexology and Bowen Technique General art and textile to children, people with cognitive problems or mental health issues Holistic, multicultural counseling and working with ptsd, depression, low esteem issues, Stress reduction, and anxiety Person Centered Counsellor Compensatory skills after disability or accident Voice therapy for people experiencing difficulties with their voice Ante-natal music therapy sessions for pregnant women

Sport and leisure Navigation Surfing lessons.  Swimming lessons Tai-Chi movements I run a lot and can offer to be a running/training buddy to anyone interested in running Kayaking Fishing Deck hand Underwater hull cleaning

Web Design Set up a website Using Wordpress Basic blogs Web design SEO Google analytics Social media