Roy Keohane

Hi I’m Roy.  I have a background in plumbing/pipefitting, welding and have a keen interest in agriculture and husbandry. Skills to Exchange Installation of appliances,eg,washing machines,dishwashers,garden taps...etc General jobs Gardening Anything considered Qualifications and experience 15 yrs experience in fire protection pFizers Novartis,Johnson+Johnson.....Sprinkler Systems Contact details robroy100@hotmail.com 085 7603620

Bert Dufour

HI I'm Bert, (multimedia and graphics), recently (last year) moved to West Cork from London. Skills to Exchange Software courses (Photoshop, Illustrator, After effects, web-design, CD-Rom programming...) I'm sure more ideas will come Qualifications and experience I have graphic design diploma and studied interior architecture. About 20 years experience in design and computer software   Contact details bert@dufour.me.uk 0873640199

Alexander Technique Evening with Katey Sleeman

Book now for a Favour Academy Special Workshop - Alexander Technique with Katey Sleeman. 

Wednesday 19th June in the West Cork Traveller Centre.

7.30 - 9.30 pm

‘The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for change, which can bring about lasting improvements in physical and mental performance... It increases your vitality, flexibility, poise, coordination and economy of movement, together with clarity and calmness of thought". (Don Weed)

 You can enjoy these benefits too by booking up for the latest Favour Academy seminar.  10 places only!  




Here is an excerpt from a rave review of a previous workshop by Katey for some musicians.  

"I was very taken by the whole ‘notion’ of the ‘Alexander Technique’, but I didn’t know a thing about it really before attending a one day workshop ... and I hoped that my general posture would improve. I was soon to learn that the word we should use is ‘poise’ and far from relaxing, the student must play an active role in understanding their behaviour and actions and thereby learning to make better use of mind and body.

Our teacher, Katey Sleeman from Clonakilty, Co. Cork, while trained in both the STAT (Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique) and ITM (Interactive Teaching Method) methods of teaching this ‘Study of Thinking in relation to Movement’, is especially focussed on the ‘Interactive Teaching Method.’

This involves thinking about FM Alexander’s principles, actively engaging in discussions about same, observing lessons, participating in lessons yourself and incorporating change in your own life.

The course really opened my mind to the way I am exhausting myself by ridiculous and unnecessary tension as I go about my everyday life – not just while playing my instrument, but also while driving, standing, talking, writing and even sitting. I have become aware of simple ways that I can just stop doing this.

The atmosphere in the class was warm and informal. For us as colleagues in the music school, it was a very nice way to spend time together on a different agenda than the usual. I must say that I found the discussions very stimulating and was very interested to hear what everybody had to say. I learned a lot from watching the others have a lesson. I suppose that we never see ourselves as others see us, so it’s easier to perceive improvements in someone else. I definitely felt the most benefit though when I had a lesson myself. Generally, my quality of sleep has improved, probably because my stress levels are more under control – Dare I say that I feel calmer and happier – All because of the notion of ‘stopping’ I think.

Carol Daly, Deputy Principal, County Cork VEC School of Music

Booking Details:
"Wednesday 19th June from 7.30 - 9.30.....there will need to be a limit of 10 participants as that is the total I can work on in the time, if more want to come just to listen that is fine....and it will be held in the West Cork Traveller Centre in the old garage on Western Road". Katey

Directions  West Cork Travellers centre, Murphys Garage, Western Road..opposite McCarthy's vets!!

For bookings email Katey directly at
sleeman.klp@gmail.com                     
087 9632908

Freecycle comes to Clon

Sustainability on a Stick
Freecycle is coming to Clon. 

What is Freecycle?
"A grassroots nonprofit networked online community that offers local and individual city groups that promote reuse through local gifting among their members. People can join their own local Freecycle network to post and read ads by other members who are looking for free items or who have free items to give away. Each local Freecycle community is moderated by volunteers and would have its own e-mail newsgroup for interested local members to join. Freecycle, also called the Freecycle Network, was founded in May 2003." Webopoedia

Clonakilty Freecycle scheme will start up shortly on facebook - links and details to follow when we have them.
25th July 2013.

June 16th Special Favour Fayre!!!

Train your pet, fix your bike, plan an event, market your business and relieve every ache in your body. Plus a great chance to meet more members and to find out about some of the special skills and services on offer within the exchange.

Come to the Venue on 16th June from 2.00-4.00 at O' Donovan's Hotel as part of a special June Favour Fayre.
 

Experience first hand all of the following:

Hand neck shoulder massage, art therapy, energy healing, shiatsu, Reiki wellness coaching, holistic healing, ,painting, electromagnetic field balancing (EMF), marketing and sales advice, business management coach, chess & backgammon coaching,  languages, cooking, babysitting, creative writing, editing & proofreading, social media, event planning and management, Spanish, art with children, gluten free baking, permaculture, transportation, pet healing and training, Rejuvenessence facial, reflexology, marketing, coaching, mentoring,, bike maintenance and the Alexander technique

Plus a bike workshop with Jack, an introduction to the new free-cycle service, and the usual treats and produce for exchange at the Favour Fayre stalls.  The CFE library will also be there - pick up your monthly DVDs and books for an evening in or a nice read on the beach.

As ever, no money changes hands, favours available on the day.  Plus the whole regular range of Favour fayre specials from chutney and veg to furniture and iced tea.  Not a member - join on the day!

Paw Camp with Liz

*Want to build a better working relationship with your dog?

* Keen to have your dog follow instructions and respond to you when you need them to?

*Or want to know about a great method to help dogs with behavioural problems?

What better way than to come to either (or both) of these two special Favour Academy dog training morning sessions with  Liz "dog whisperer" Mahony.  Liz is a professional Dog Trainer & Behavioural Consultant & a Holistic Therapist for all animals. The session is in two parts -a Paw Camp of basic training for dogs and owners, and a special TTouch session for helping dogs with shyness or fears of many kinds. Come to either one or both. Favours for the session to be shared between participants.  For CFE members, but teenagers also very welcome.  Dogs especially welcome, but you can come to watch if you would like.

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Paw Camp

Date:Saturday, August 17th. 
Venue: Montessori school at Lady’s Cross (just past the Care Choice Nursing Home)
Times:10-30 – 1.30pm


Liz says " Tricks & training will be adapted to the group who attend.  Most likely we will start with the most important commands - to teach your dog to sit & to look at you.  We can then start doing something that keeps their interest. For example, with my own dog, Nutmeg, I’ve taught her to find a treat hidden under one of three inverted bowls. She will then point with her paw or nudge it with her nose to get it. It’s great fun getting the dogs to use their noses & work out where the treat is.

We’ll stop for a break & I’ll have some drinks & biscuits. But even that can be used as a training session to teach dogs not to beg or snatch food.

And finally I’ll use poles to get the dogs to walk over them. Apart from getting the dogs to realise where their feet are, it teaches them balance. We’ll leave the dogs in a sit (with help, if need be) at one end of the row of poles & then call them. There will be variations on that. In one morning, you will have started teaching your dogs to sit, look, stay & come.

Teaching the commands should always be fun for both owner & pet.  When I’m training with anyone, young or older, I make sure they go away happy having achieved something, to have a better rapport with their dogs. Everyone gets to learn something about their dog".

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TTouch Therapy

Date:Saturday, August 24th. 
Venue: Montessori school at Lady’s Cross (just past the Care Choice Nursing Home)
Times:10-30 – 1.30pm

Here is Liz on youtube talking about TTouch


Liz says "TTouch helps dogs that are fearful, shy, aggressive, phobic, with psychological, emotional & behavioural problems, & in some cases even physical problems. It’s also good for maintaining general well-being. This will be a demonstration of  the beneficial effects of TTouch therapy on dogs.

I will give a short description of the Tellingt on Touch method & how it works. Then I will work on each dog separately.

I can also teach owners a couple of the basic touches to use on their dogs at home.

This is open to both young & adults. They can bring their dogs as long as the dogs can either be left in the car for a short period or can sit quietly in the same room as other dogs without causing a rumpus".

For more information and/or to book a place contact Liz on
lizmahony56@gmail.com
086-3991599           
or email clonfavour@gmail.com


And find out more about TTouch here

Doolally Puppets workshop with Jillian

Not entirely sure what to do with the kids this summer.  Wish you were going to a puppet show?  Look no further.  CFE member Jillian Barrett is offering a special workshop for children aged 7-12 to make puppets and put on a show.

Members can book now for a special CFE edition of her favour Doolally Puppets workshop running from August 19th to 23rd. This is the latest in the Favour Academy series of workshops. Parents can book places for favours now!. Jill only needs 60 favours for the whole week to be shared between participants.  (eg10 attendees 6 favours each).  Don't miss out.  Contact info below, and more about Jillian on here membership page here  

Contact details

barrettpatrica@gmail.com
083 1103441