Latest News - January 2011

SPONSORSHIP AND DONATIONS

We need your help: HOME COLLECTION BOXES

Due to a cut in funding this year we are trying to raise additional funds so we can continue to provide a high level service to the Irish community in Coventry.

Your small change can make a big difference to Coventry Irish Society.  You can help us by collecting your pennies and other small change in a small home collection box. When it’s full simply bring it back to us and your contribution will be gratefully appreciated.

If you would like a home collection box please contact the office. Thank you for your support

We need your help: Donation buckets and collection tins

Secure donations buckets and tins are also available and we would be grateful for any local business or organisation who would like to help us raise money by placing one on your counter / till / service area. For more information, please contact the office.

Would you like to advertise your services to the Irish community?

Why not place an advertisement in our St Patrick’s Day Programme?

Coventry Irish Society’s St Patrick’s Day Programme is circulated widely to the Irish community in Coventry, links are also placed on our Facebook page (approx 1000 members) and it can be downloaded from our website www.coventryirishsociety.co.uk

Price Guide

Full page advertisement           £100.00

Half page advertisement         £50.00

Line                                                      £10.00 per line

Take advantage of a25% discount if you place your advert before  1^st February 2012

To place your advert please contact Alison Whitmore

Deadline for adverts to be placed by 7^th February 2012

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SOCIAL GROUPS

THE WELCOME GROUP is an informal group who meet on the first and third Monday of each month at CIS offices, from 2~4pm, to catch up on news, share stories and poetry and have the occasional sing song. NO CHARGE

THE CLADDAGH GROUP is a drop in coffee morning held every Tuesday from 11am~1pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Hill Street and have raffles, tombolas, cake sales and guest speakers. NO CHARGE

THE HERITAGE GROUP meets on the second Thursday of every month at CIS offices, from 2~4pm, to discuss and debate Irish history, heritage and culture. NO CHARGE

 All welcome to all groups

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GIVING UP SMOKING FOR THE NEW YEAR?

Coventry Irish Society continues to offer confidential smoking cessation services, providing support and advice for anyone wishes to give up smoking.

For an informal chat, contact Katie Keogh

Don’t forget if you receive certain benefits you may be entitled to free prescriptions for nicotine replacement therapy

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Saint Patrick’s festival 2012: programme coming soon

Make sure you check the CIS website www.coventryirishsociety.co.uk or call into the offices in the coming weeks to keep up to date with all of the events which will be happening during the Saint Patrick’s Festival 2012.

If you would like to be involved as a volunteer or have suggestions for events, entertainment etc please contact Kerrie Day.

If you would like to advertise in the programme or sponsor an event / offer in kind support, please contact Alison Whitmore.

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Coventry Irish Society would like to wish all friends and members a happy new year!

Don’t forget your annual CIS membership is due for renewal in January: FORM ATTACHED

FULL MEMBERSHIP: £5

You will receive newsletters and updates, as well as invites to social events. You will also be entitled to attend the AGM and any EGMs and will have voting rights.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP : £2

You will receive newsletters and updates, as well as invites to social events. You WILL NOT be entitled to attend the AGM and any EGMs and you WILL NOT have voting rights.

LUNCHCLUB MEMBERSHIP: NO CHARGE

To join the lunch club, you MUST be a member of Coventry Irish Society (full or associate). There is no additional charge to join the lunch club, however due to limited funding there will be a charge for each lunch club, with tickets available to purchase in advance.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP ALSO AVAILABLE IF APPLYING ON BEHALF OF A BUSINEES OR ORGANISATION (£15): CONTACT Alison Whitmore FOR DETAILS