 Skills to exchange Help with CVs: give job seeking advice, support people in networking for jobs, help with interview techniques & practice. Deliver training on: Healthcare; anti-Bullying; coaching; assertiveness, presentation skills, anti-bullying workshops; listening skills, anti-racism. Advice on how to design and deliver training courses - I'd have a stab at most subject areas!! (except maybe astrophysics....) carry out admin duties: complete documents, spreadsheets, powerpoint slides typing, letter writing, proof reading/editing, help with recruitment, design HR policies Qualifications and experience FETAC 6 Train The Trainer Diploma in Life & Business Coaching Degree in Personnel Management Diploma in French & Marketing  086 8044646 email ufitzgerald110@gmail.com |
Saturday 26 May 2012
Una Fitzgerald
Thursday 24 May 2012
Jack Kelleher
 Skills to Exchange I have been an avocational bicycle mechanic since the 1970s and enjoy seeing a good old bike get back on the road. I can teach others how to repair their own bike, fix flats and the like. Qualifications and experience Qualified lawyer in New York for over 40 years. Have taught comparative law, Irish/American at university level at University of San Diego and TC Dublin. I possess and know how to use a lifetime's collection of bicycle repair tools. cisco_moran@yahoo.com (preferred)  087-1622322 (text preferred) |
Sunday 20 May 2012
Fiona O'Shaughnessy
 Skills to Exchange I am available for a helping hand , cleaning, organizing, painting and I especially love spending time with the elderly Qualifications and experience  I have experience with Alzheimers careContact details 0871149428 |
Saturday 19 May 2012
Nehat Kelani
 Skills to Exchange I can service and fix cars and am a carpenter Qualifications and experience I worked on cars for 5 years with my brother I have been working as a carpenter for 8 years Contact details 087 1390036 |
Jonathan Huggins
 Skills to Exchange Available to Help the Old / Young to become more accustomed to a computer. ( internet / photo / editing software, CV Building ) Also available for PC maintenance (Cleaning,upgrading, software/hardware ) Available to help with odd jobs around the place that some people may have difficulty with. ( Cooking / Cleaning / Painting/shopping )Also interested in community Projects in the Area Qualifications and experience Worked in the takeaway business for many years in Clonakilty Also worked in various internet cafes in Cork ECDL Achieved Contact details tornadomech@gmail,com 023-8834962 |
Friday 18 May 2012
Lou Martin
 Hi, Lou here. I am a teacher and student of mysticism, spirituality and healing. I offer weekly meditation/healing circles in Clonakilty, Skibbereen and Cork. I live in Bandon, travel thru Clon every Tues/Wed. Skills to Exchange Readings, Sessions, and Support. Qualifications and experience My work is inspired by my own spiritual awakening through meditation and in studies with Teachers & Guides over 25 years. Contact details 0851439798 |
Beth McKenna
 Hi, I am Beth: Qualified Massage Therapist. -/ Chair Massage/ Deep Tissue- Swedish. - / Hot Stone ( Hot Stone available at later date). - Skills offered 1 1/2h hr Massage Sessions available twice monthly. - Day/Time flexible. - Location My home. Qualifications and experience I Trained /Worked for Several Years in San Francisco. Trained in San Francisco School of Massage Contact info beth.hilarymckenna@gmail.com |
Thursday 17 May 2012
Sara Kubiak
 Hi, my name is Sara and I moved to Clonakilty two years ago this summer to get away from the big smoke. I have 14 years experience in working with children and I like to bring my hobbies and passions into the workplace. I started my own garden last year, I am a great believer in good, healthy food, home grown if possible and buying and supporting the locality. I love to cook and bake. I like to be organised and love cleaning. I believe that charity starts at home and what better way to give/do something for others in your own community. Skills to Exchange Childcare Cleaning Cooking/Baking Gardening Can help with organising parties/special occasions Conversation German/Grinds Qualifications and experience FETAC Level 5 Childcare/School Age Childcare Occupational First Aid Professional Childminding Certificate Housekeeper/Cleaner Waitressing Contact details sarakubiak78@hotmail.com 086/0518032 |
CFE Speed Exchange Evening
The Sunday Times is soon to feature the world's first ever Speed Exchange in an article to be published on 1st July by journalist and CFE member Louise Roseingrave. Members came on Tuesday 19th June at the Quality Hotel for the second ever speed exchange evening. Video and photos of both evenings are below,.
Why come?
Exchanges within time banks and LETS schemes are nearly always more likely to happen when members know each other or have met first.
Other CFE members are just as nice as you are, if not more so, so you are bound to enjoy meeting them
Many exchanges that happened as a result of the last speed exchange were for skills and services that members didn't even know were possible.
People really enjoyed the first one and asked for another one
How does it work?
Members get four minutes to introduce themselves to a CFE member sitting opposite. Find out about each other and ask what skills and offers you are both making Maybe agree an exchange. When the bell rings, change places and meet someone new. Over the evening you will meet up to twenty new people, and hear about twenty or thirty skills and offers that you could avail of. By the end of the evening everyone will have fixed up at least two exchanges, as offerer and offeree. Often more!
Don't believe it? Here is a brief video of the last speed exchange! The new venue will offer even more space, and even better acoustics.
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| Speed Exchange Evening No 1 |
Exchanges within time banks and LETS schemes are nearly always more likely to happen when members know each other or have met first.
Other CFE members are just as nice as you are, if not more so, so you are bound to enjoy meeting them
Many exchanges that happened as a result of the last speed exchange were for skills and services that members didn't even know were possible.
People really enjoyed the first one and asked for another one
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| Speed Exchange Evening No 2 |
How does it work?
Members get four minutes to introduce themselves to a CFE member sitting opposite. Find out about each other and ask what skills and offers you are both making Maybe agree an exchange. When the bell rings, change places and meet someone new. Over the evening you will meet up to twenty new people, and hear about twenty or thirty skills and offers that you could avail of. By the end of the evening everyone will have fixed up at least two exchanges, as offerer and offeree. Often more!
Don't believe it? Here is a brief video of the last speed exchange! The new venue will offer even more space, and even better acoustics.
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Mick Hanly
 Skills to exchange I am a qualified Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor and can give a hand with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint applications. I can also give help and advice on general computing. I also have an interest in Vermicomposting (composting with worms) and am prepared to provide help and advice to locals interested in setting up their own vermicomposting system. Qualifications and experience I am a qualified Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor. I have 15 years experience in office managment and administration. I have been operating our own vermicomposting system for the B&B for the past 12 years. Contact details 086-8747558 |
Sunday 6 May 2012
David Mitchell
 Hi, David here. I am very glad to have been invited to be a member of the Clonakilty Favour Exchange.  David kindly came to talk to the CFE book club about his novel Cloud Atlas the club's first chosen book . |
Saturday 5 May 2012
Bernie Smyth
 still love it! I have been practicing Homeopathy here since 1999, and would be willing to offer a limited number of consultations per month as part of the CFE; I also lecture in Homeopathy at Colleges in Cork, Dublin & Wales, and so would be happy to teach basic homeopathy to groups or individuals in the community. My first career was Veterinary Nursing, so could also offer basic advice on general pet care. I worked extensively in Europe as an EFL teacher, before coming to Cork to train Irish people in TEFL, so happy to help in that area, if needed. Skills to exchange Homeopathic consultations, Teaching basic homeopathy General pet advice EFL, or advice on TEFL. Qualifications and experience Registered Homeopath Veterinary Nurse TEFL trainer Mammy!  Contact details smithberr@gmail.com 023 8836704 |
Friday 4 May 2012
Favour Fayre
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A great afternoon is expected - exchanges include organic veg, arts and crafts, books CD's DVD's and cakes. Stall holders always welcome, but favours available for all members on the day to exchange for goods. Membership forms available if you want to join on the day.
Read an account of the April Fayre here.
Book a stall now, or turn up and share. Offers of help always welcome - call 0894352675 or email clonfavour@gmail.com
June Fayre pics below!
Niall Magner
 Hello, I'm Niall. I live in nearby Barryroe parish. I am absolutely delighted about CFE and hope very much that our communities around the greater Clon area can work closely together. Skills to offer Provide individual computer training. Advice on network security and systems. Repairing PCs and laptops. Testing computer monitors. Secure data destruction. Qualifications and experience B.Sc. in Computing Science. CompTIA Network CE+. Certificate in Computer Maintenance. Have just over 5 years experience working in the computer industry. Contact details niall.magner@gmail.com 0866646376 |
Samira Branch
 Skills to Exchange I would be delighted to offer Acupuncture sessions. I am also a qualified Person Centered Counsellor and could offer some sessions. I have also worked as a French to English Translator (written) and would be happy to help with anything like that. Qualifications and experience Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Level 4 Diploma in Person Centered Psychotherapy, PCCS Training, Old Trafford, UK Hons Degree French and Spanish Applied Languages, DCU, Dublin. Contact details samirasbranch@hotmail.com 087 9024274 |
Thursday 3 May 2012
Deirdre Ni Luasaigh
 Hi I'm Deirdre and I work as a graphic designer in West Cork, Dublin and London. I love reading, art, researching (almost any topic except physics), gardening and De Barras - not necessarily in that order! I've worked in design for 15 years both in Ireland and the UK, gardened for over 20 years and have been reading books for over 30... Skills to Trade I'd like to offer favours in graphic design for personal, charity or professional purposes. Posters, logos, brochures, displays, business cards, books, magazines - pretty much anything at all. Offer general information or advice on anything related to visual design or printing processes, if you would like some background information, I'm very happy to just meet and chat. Training in how to apply some simple design tips if you'd like to learn some skills for yourself. Will happily read books for people but I'm not sure that's a benefit to anyone but myself! Qualifications and experience 15 years working as a graphic designer for large and small companies designing everything from a poster for a school play to books to a 200 square metre corporate trade show booth for international electronics expo. 5 years lecturing on several postgrad courses on UCC campus in design for marketing and for journalists/editors. Contact details |
Michel Colaci
 Ciao! I’m Michel. I manage a customer support centre for a technology company in the Clonakilty Technology Park. I am a keen DIYer and enjoy surfing, kite surfing, diving and days out with our Family in beautiful West Cork. Skills to Trade I can assist with general house/garden maintenance and home improvement work. I would be delighted to assist businesses with consulting relating to performance management, people management & development, managing change within a business, and process improvement. Other skills I can offer are language related work (translations, tuitions etc.) – I speak fluent German, French and Italian. Other jobs I am happy to do are: Felling trees and cutting/chopping logs (have chainsaw), Underwater hull cleaning for pleasure and fishing boats, deck hand for fishing and boating trips, Qualifications and experienceFluent in French, German and Italian Diplome de l’ Alliance Francaise 15 years experience in contact centre / customer support management Advanced open water diver Contact details info@vapouride.ie 086 0472078 |
Florence Vion
 Skills to Trade Osteopathy and cranial osteopathy (suitable from newborn to old age)- 1 appointment a week available under the CFE scheme. Bush flowers essences prescription. Mother-to-mother advice and support available on the topics of natural pregnancy and childbirth, home birthing, natural and attachment parenting, washable nappies, baby-wearing/use of slings and baby carriers... (and undoubtedly more as my children grow and challenge me to learn more!) Happy to introduce anyone to the basics of ebay and local websites/forums offering second hand baby clothing/equipment buy-and-sell. Access to our little library on natural therapies and here above subjects (in development). Home-grown kefir culture regularly available. Qualifications and experience BSc (Hons) Osteopathy Contact details 0858435680 flo.vion@laposte.net |
Sarah Leather
 Hi, I am Sarah Leather & work as a Homeopath, Naturopath & Lifestyle Coach. I specialise in all areas of hormonal imbalance including fertility & menopause, general health problems and generally not feeling 100% well. Skills to exchange One hour Nutritional, Homeopathic or Lifestyle Coaching Consultations. Qualifications and experience Diploma in Naturopathic Medicine (Homeopathy & Nutrition), Diploma in Applied Science (Nursing), Post Grad Diploma in Natural Fertility Management, Diploma in Life Coaching. 20 years experience working in natural health. Also a trained nurse. Contact details 0872332023 |
Demelza Kirwan
 My name is Demelza Kirwan (or Del for short, it's much easier to remember) and I am a post-graduate research student in Irish politics in UCC. I eat, sleep and drink politics! Skills to Exchange I can offer grinds/lessons in all subjects, particularly English and Irish and also CSPE for those in post-primary. I can also teach drama and elocution. I love education and learning! Qualifications and experience I have an undergraduate degree in English and Politics and am an Irish speaker. I have a gold medal in Elocution and Speech and Drama, and have also completed all exam grades. Contact details 086-2666854 |
Heidi Grimwood
 Hi, Heidi here, Personal trainer, Pilates Instructor, Nutrition Therapist (especially gluten free and dairy free), kids nutrition, pre and post natal, back care and general health and wellness. Basically I help you feel better! Skills to Trade Back care with Pilates techniques Nutritional therapy Kids nutrition Qualifications and experience Over 16 yrs working in this industry BSYA (N. Th.) MASC Mobile: 00353 (0)85 7330038 Personal trainer, nutritional therapist, and massage therapist Contact details 085 7330038 |
Idriz Krasniqi
 Hi, this is Idriz. I am from Kosovo and I like to help people Skills to Exchange I am an experienced tree cutter and I am also willing to help with anything you need Qualifications and experience Post office manager Tree cutter Contact details avni_prishtina@hotmail.com 089 4203499 |
Sinead Murray
 worker. Skills to Trade I can type and do word-processing professionally (80wpm) - for example a thesis that needed to be professionally typed, printed and bound. I can also offer a sewing service - mending jeans. Also, I can offer a loan of my Brother electric sewing machine. Babysitting, ironing clothes, online tax return claims for individuals (medical, union fees etc), can set up household budget on excel. Qualifications and experience 15 years typing/administration experience. Childcare experience.  Contact details 085 1796891 murray.sinead39@gmail.com |
Time, not cash, is the new currency
Time, not cash, is the currency as new 'bank' goes nationwide
Tuesday May 15 2012
It was launched earlier this month so that locals in the town and its surrounds could trade skills, services and favours without money changing hands. The scheme has proven so successful that two other exchanges are now in the process of getting on to their feet -- in Killarney and in Stillorgan, Co Dublin -- and three more are now on the cards for Kilkenny, Mayo and Sligo. The local initiative had expected to build up to 50 members after a year -- but instead it has almost doubled that to 90 in just over a week after its official launch on May 4.
The scheme has proven so successful that two other exchanges are now in the process of getting on to their feet -- in Killarney and in Stillorgan, Co Dublin -- and three more are now on the cards for Kilkenny, Mayo and Sligo. The local initiative had expected to build up to 50 members after a year -- but instead it has almost doubled that to 90 in just over a week after its official launch on May 4.
The concept allows commerce and interaction to take place at a local level on a cashless basis with members simply giving each other their time.
Credit
Members start their accounts at zero and have a credit and debit limit of 25 hours.
Using the exchange, a house painter can get two hours of accountancy advice from an accountant member and this takes him two hours into the red. He must then return the two hours to the exchange. This might involve him doing two hours painting work for the teacher, who in turn might repay the exchange by offering two hours grinds, and so on. "We encourage our new members to get in debt straight away," says Miriam Cotton, the Clonakilty Favour Exchange's outreach coordinator.
"This is because the model doesn't work until a person owes the exchange time -- otherwise everyone stands off and waits to be asked to do something and nothing happens."
Thus, as with cash business, credit oils the wheels of commerce in the time business.
The exchange's most high-profile member is Trinity College economist Constantin Gurdgiev, who offers flyfishing instructions on the Clonakilty exchange. The keen flyfisherman, who is famed for his sobering economic commentary, is unusually upbeat when it comes to the time bank. "It's a great platform for local business development given the current conditions," he said.
Susan Lynch left telecom sales to set up her own business making luxury soap.
She is among the group organising the set up of the Stillorgan Favour Exchange, which they hope to roll out across Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. "I heard about it on the radio and thought it was a perfect idea for urban as well as rural areas." She plans to offer her marketing and sales experience.
"And because I love my dog, I'll probably put down dog walking services as well!"
Margaret O'Donoghue, a 34-year-old mother and marketing student, has just set up the Killarney Favours Exchange which already has nine members.
"I thought 'this is amazing -- we have to have one in Killarney'. So I looked into it and set it up."
But if you abuse the system, just like a real bank, the manager will get on your case.
"It's self-regulating because you can't go beyond your 25 hour credit limit," said Ms Cotton.
An important tenet of the exchange, however, is that each member's time is worth an equal amount.
Ms Cotton added: "It gets people out meeting one another and generates lots of community goodwill."
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Patricia Mulvany
 Skills to Trade Book keeping Reiki Qualifications and experience Level II ACCA exam Level II Reiki  Contact details PatriciaMulvany@gmail.com 086 3800754 |
Toni McDermott
 Hi, I’m Toni. I grew up in Germany, but have lived in West Cork since 1977. Motto: It's amazing what can be accomplished if no-one is looking for credit! Skills to Trade I am a qualified counsellor registered, (per-accredited member) with IACP. Holistic integrative, working with supervision. Sessions are normally 1 hour per week for 12 weeks. 2 years Experience in multicultural counseling and working with ptsd, depression, low esteem issues, Stress reduction, and anxiety. Qualifications and experience Dip. Counselling Dip. child psychology trained weaver. (spinning wool) Contact details 086 8202378 |
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Adrian Boyle
 Hi, Adrian here. I am a musician and teach percussion and drumming, traditional flute, tin whistle and bodhran. I can also teach swimming, I can juggle with clubs and balls. I used to ride out for some local racehorse trainers and I still ride regularly to keep fit. I'd be happy to exercise horses if anybody needed that service Skills to Exchange Gardening Music teaching – percussion, drumming, traditional flute, tin whistle and bodhran. Truck driving Swimming lessons Gardening Exercise horses Qualifications and experience I am firstly a musician, but I was also a landscape gardener in a past life and I have 6 years experience of working as a healthcare assistant both with people with special needs and also with the elderly as a home help. I have a swimming teacher qualification with swim Ireland and I also have a full clean rigid truck licence. Contact details 086 8603512 |
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