Men’s Shed Carn
welcome tablet computers
19.11.20
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MEN’S Shed Carn have warmly
welcomed €500 of funding donated from the Members
Development Fund 2020 on behalf of Councillor Martin
McDermott. The tablet computers purchased with this
funding has helped their members to stay connected
during the coronavirus pandemic and to participate in a
host of Zoom activities organised by the group. |
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Davy McLaughlin handing
over a tablet to Sammy Lynch, who enjoys the Monday
Music Nights via Zoom. |
Men’s Shed Carn committee
member Davy McLaughlin (Bill) said: “We’re really
delighted to have received €500 funding from the Members
Development Fund 2020 on behalf of Councillor Martin
McDermott to purchase six tablets which is helping our
members to stay connected with each other during these
very difficult and uncertain times.
“This support is particularly important due to the
restrictions placed on a lot of our members due to
Covid-19 where almost overnight they have been isolated
and asked to remain in their homes for extended periods
of time.
“The six tablets we have been able to buy and distribute
to our members are helping us to combat social isolation
during the pandemic and to continue hosting activities
like our Monday Music Nights, now via Zoom, as well as
group chats, sharing ideas and keeping in touch." |
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Men’s Shed Carn members
taking part in a Zoom activity. |
Deborah Shiels, Men’s Shed
Carn office manager said: “We have been so delighted
with the response to this initiative and even members of
over 80 years of age have rose to the challenge and have
actively engaged with the technology and used it to keep
in touch with their friends in the shed. It has been a
truly inspiring initiative and has meant so much to the
men.
“In all honesty, we simply could not have done this
without these tablets and without the help and support
forthcoming from Councillor Martin McDermott.”
For further information on the activities, courses and
projects on offer at Men’s Shed Carn please follow them
on
Mens Shed Carndonagh Facebook , contact Deborah on
083 842 2088 or email
mens.shed.carn@gmail.com . |
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