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YOURS Intergenerational Project
launched
11.10.19
A NEW and exciting
intergenerational project that will see young people
and older people from across Donegal coming together
for a diverse range of activities was officially
launched this week by Cllr. Paul Canning, Chair of
the Donegal Peace Partnership in Donegal County
Museum.
The YOURS Project is an Intergenerational Project
and aims to bring young people and older people
together to promote greater understanding and
respect between generations. |
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Cllr. Paul Canning Chair of the
Donegal Peace Partnership officially launching the
YOURS Intergenerational Project in the Donegal
County Museum on Wednesday with Sharleen Tinney,
Donegal County Council, Charles Sweeney, Donegal
County Council and project participants. |
Speaking at the launch
on Wednesday afternoon Cllr. Canning said “This is
an exciting project and one that will see young
people and older people coming together to get to
know each other and to have some fun. It is about
the young and old sharing their stories and
developing strong positive relationships that will
lead to greater levels of understanding and
appreciation in our communities.”
The YOURS project is being delivered by Donegal
County Council and activities are already underway
with weekly ‘‘Walk and Ponder’ events taking place
in Raphoe and Ballyshannon where groups in both
towns come together each week to meet, walk and talk
about things that are important to them. A very
enjoyable dance group was formed that meet weekly to
share experiences and dance. Other events planned
include a soccer initiative, shared skills classes
and a ‘male active’ programme.
Research shows that intergenerational practice is
inclusive, building on the positive resources that
the young and old have to offer each other and those
around them and this project will compliment and
build on previous cross community initiatives and is
designed to break down barriers, building bridges
and forming new relationships.
Anyone interested in taking part in this project or
in supporting the project in any way should contact
Donegal County Council by emailing
sharleen.tinney@donegalcoco.ie . |
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