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Better Together

Supporting local community groups and working to make things better Together

Keeping Communities Safe Together

Blanchardstown Centre is honoured to partner with Blakestown Drive Community Group [BDCG] by sponsoring the first Dot Peen Property Marking Machine for use by An Garda Síochána in the Dublin 15 area.  The machine is exclusively supplied by Property Marking Ireland and works by stamping the owner’s Eircode onto the property item to be marked. 

The Property Marking machine was handed over in Blanchardstown Centre by Centre Manager Joe Gavin and James O’Neill PMI to representatives of An Garda Síochána Blanchardstown who will be putting it to good use as part of their community based proactive Crime Prevention Policy.  

The centre also announced that they will be hosting a number of regular bike marking events where members of the public will be invited to have their bikes marked with their Eircode

It’s a Fact- Property carrying permanent identification markings are less likely to be targeted by thieves. This unique Eircode will also assist An Garda Síochána in the return of stolen marked property to its rightful owner and can be used on everything from steel to plastic.

Blanchardstown Centre is delighted to support BDCG and our community in such a tangible way and to work with the Gardai to support Community Safety in Blanchardstown.

This initiative is a prime example of Community Partnership Integration in Practice.

Supporting a better future for our local students

Blanchardstown Centre Lends Support to Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs from Fingal

Fingal’s Student Entrepreneurs from Coláiste Pobail Setanta put their innovative product on display in Blanchardstown Centre following their success at the Fingal Student Enterprise Programme County Final. Over 1000 students from 24 schools from across Fingal participated in the annual programme locally. The Fingal Student Enterprise Programme County Final took place on Monday 21st of March at County Hall, Swords. Finalists from Coláiste Pobail Setanta and Loreto Balbriggan will now compete against approximately 80 student enterprises from all over the country for a place in the Top 15 shortlisted teams to make it to a live event on Wednesday 18th May at The Helix in Dublin.

The Student Enterprise Programme is co-ordinated by the Local Enterprise Offices and involves 26,000 students from more than 480 secondary schools every year. Students create real life businesses and prepare real business plans with guidance from their teachers and coordinators.

Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan explains the importance of Fingal Student Enterprise Programme “The programme is a fantastic way of encouraging entrepreneurship among local students in Fingal. Students who participate in the programme develop business skills as well as gaining real life experience of running a business of their own which massively boosts their self-belief and ability to become successful entrepreneurs. We are very grateful for the continued support of the Blanchardstown Centre, which allows us to engage a very wide pool of talented young entrepreneurs.”

Head of Marketing and Communications at Blanchardstown Centre, Kim McNulty added: “This innovative programme allows secondary school students to gain a great insight into the work involved in running a real-life business and a chance to develop their entrepreneurial skills.  It’s a brilliant initiative which we at Blanchardstown are delighted to support ” 

Blanchardstown Centre is now a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Member

Blanchardstown Centre is an official member of the globally recognised Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower encourages inclusivity, acceptance and understanding.

It is a simple tool for you to share that you have a hidden disability voluntarily. Simply by wearing the Sunflower, you’re just letting everyone know that you might need extra help, understanding, or just more time.

Our Management teams, including Customer Care, Customer Service, Housekeeping and Security teams have all completed training provided by Hidden Disabilities to increase awareness of the barriers that customers and staff with hidden disabilities can face.

We will provide Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards at our Customer Service Desk which will give customers an opportunity to discreetly indicate to staff that they may need assistance or support. 

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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for you to voluntarily share that you have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent – and that you may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time in shops, at work, on transport, or in public spaces.

Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone, with a “non-visible” condition genuinely needs support. Some people question whether you have a disability because you don’t look ‘like you have a disability”.

BLANCH-A-THON FAMILY FUNDRAISER RAISED €15,000 in aid of local charity Home-Start respite creche, Blanchardstown

 “We are thrilled to see the incredible results from our Blanchathon fundraiser last year in aid of Home-Start respite creche in Dublin 15. Over €15,000 was raised last August and the funds have since provided a brand new outdoor classroom that will ultimately become a calm sensory space, a brand new outdoor climbing frame and a host of new balance bikes, trikes, scooters and more for the children at Home-Start. We would like to thank all of our customers for your donations, everyone who volunteered, Blanchardstown Staff, Home-Start Teachers, Councellors, Carers, Parents and in particular Ann, the main woman herself, Manager of Home-Start. This event was a heartwarming celebration of our local community and the wonderful work of the staff, volunteers, parents and children at Home-Start respite creche in Blakestown, utilised by hundreds of families across the Dublin 15 area” said Ciara Curtis, Marketing Manager at Blanchardstown Centre.

Blanchardstown Centre hosted a family fun event last August in aid of local charity Home-Start. Home-Start is a respite creche located only minutes away from the Centre in Blakestown. Homes-Start has been supporting local families in the Dublin 15 area for over 30 years. Blanchardstown Centre partnered with Home-Start to raise money to improve their facilities on -site with new outdoor play areas, a sensory room and more.

About Home-Start, Blanchardstown

Home-Start provide family support to parents of young children both in their own homes and in their respite creche at Home-Start Blanchardstown, Blakestown, Dublin 15. Home-Start Blanchardstown was set up by Anna Lynch in 1988 and the first volunteers visited parents in their own Homes in 1989. This year they are celebrating 30 years of supporting families in the whole of Dublin 15 area.
At Home Start we are passionate about the services we provide to the many families in need. Our charity is designed to breakdown social barriers and to engage young parents and children through our Volunteer Home-Visits, Parenting Plus Programme and Respite Creche. The essence of Home-Start is best described through the testimonials of its service users. In their own words, they convey the true mission of Home-Start like no other, here is what some of our families had this to say:
“As you know bringing home 3 healthy babies (triplets) was a momentous and joyful occasion, however a serious struggle for any two parents. Our babies were so small and needed around the clock feeding, not to mention the 25+ bottles & nappies a day that needed doing also. From day one our family made a connection with our Home-Start Volunteer; she was so hands on and gentle with our babies and toddler and we looked forward to her weekly visits, her chats and helping hand. We cannot thank Home-Start enough for stepping up and providing the much-needed support during this vulnerable and challenging time in our lives as parents. Your support has been invaluable.”

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support & friendship you have shown me the last two years. I cannot tell you what it meant to me. Home-Start provided so much support & stability for myself and my son. The service you provide is truly amazing and I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for you.”
“Words cannot express the heartfelt gratitude for the care and teachings you have given my child over the past few years. She has come on great because of you. I have never come across a place like Home-Start and I never will. You are unique.”
www.homestartblanchardstown.ie

Working together for better health

BreastCheck breast screening is free for women aged 50 to 69. At Blanchardstown centre we now have this amazing health facility onsite serving the local community.

COVID-19 has delayed breast screening appointments by up to a year. For a time, Ireland will be in line with other countries, such as England, which screens every three years.

Breastcheck aim to offer free breast screening to every woman close to where she lives. These mobile clinics stay in one place for up to two years at a time, depending on the number of women in an area who are due screening. Women who have been waiting the longest will get their appointment first. If you haven’t had your first BreastCheck screening, you can check you are on our register at BreastCheck.ie

Building a better future by helping our local community to find employment

We recently hosted a multi-sectoral recruitment and training fair on Thursday 25th May. This provided an excellent opportunity for local business’ to recruit new staff ahead of an upcoming busy season.

This exhibition was in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection, and we welcomed over 40 employers across all sectors including Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare, Childcare, Security, Logistics and more.  Full details here

We also promoted job opportunities at Blanchardstown Centre too through QR codes on digital screens and signage throughout the centre. The event was a great success and we look forward to many future jobs fairs at the centre. 

Supporting local sport to make things better together

We’ve been the heartbeat of the Blanchardstown community for generations. Always ready to support our local sporting community.

 

The centre has been delighted to offer its time and support to a number of local groups by hosting basketball finals & supporting an information day for women in Motorsport. 

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