What We Do

Since 2022 we have been offering a variety of social inclusion activities that aim to bring joy to the community.

Our Mission

To welcome everyone and offer a safe space to be part of community life.

The great thing about being a community volunteer is you are never alone and you are very often brightening up your own and other people’s days.

Our Impact - What have we achieved

  • We have taught over 70 migrants, often fleeing war zones, English from the very beginning to advanced levels.

  • We’ve established a weekly volunteer-led English class that offers more than just learning but social inclusion through a smiling face, a listening ear, tea, coffee and a treat.

  • We have organised seven outings to those without private transport to locations that would not be accessible unless you had a car, for example, Russborough House, Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park, Dublin Mountains, Glendalough, Newgrange etc.

  • Fairy Trail created by Terenure residents of all ages and abilities.

  • Weave Connected project linking 200 people, from age 3 to 83 across four school and community groups to make a collaborative scarf and learn about how fabric is made.

  • We ran a charity Lego family fun day event in aid of the charity Suzanne House. Suzanne House provides respite to families of children with complex medical needs. We raised over €2,000 for this very worthy cause.

  • We run a weekly playgroup every Thursday morning; this is a free-play session suitable for children under four years of age. Playtime is followed by music and stories.

  • We have run local social-history walking tours aimed at young families that are buggy friendly.

  • We hosted a trad session and other music and food events to uplift communities through the joy of music

  • Started the Terenure Growers and currently developing our rewilding and biodiversity learning space in Eaton Square Park.

Our Regular Activities

Tuesday: 19.00-21.00 Crafty Corner. Volunteer led group of like minded crafters learning skills from each other. For example, sewing, quilting, crochet, knitting, weaving, oragami to name but a few. - Postponed until September 2023, see the News blog section.

Wednesday: 09.30-11.00 Failte Isteach English Language Classes. Volunteer led classes welcoming those new to Ireland to meet Irish people and learn English.

Thursday: 09.30-11.00 Community playgroup suitable for under 4 year olds and their parents, minders, grandparents. A free-play session where children can explore a wide range of toys and enjoy music and story telling.

What does the future hold?

Coming soon- regular rewilding and biodiversity schedule of events at our Eaton Square Park space approved by Dublin City Council.

Working on developing a youth programme of events.