About Me

Westside Resource Centre (opposite Library) Meet Every Monday from 7 pm to 9 pm It all began in 1995. The Westside Resource Centre Ltd, a Community Development Project in the Westside of Galway City began the group by talking to local men about what kind of projects they would be interested in getting involved in. The men told them that they wanted to use different ways of looking at the issues that affected their lives, their community, their family and friends. They agreed to form a Mens Group. Westside Mens Club was born. The Group aimed to: • Improve the quality of life of men living in the Westside; • Enhance mens opportunities. • Explore mens roles as fathers, brothers, sons, spouses now and in the future. • Continue to develop services and supports for men. Over the year we did a woodcarving course , a woodwork class where we made up CD racks and birdhouses, picture frames. We completed a excellent digital photography classes run by Cathal Devlin, we will be uploading our photos on our blog soon. We would thank all our supporters over the years for their help.

History

WESTSIDE MEN’S GROUP

In 1997 the Westside Resource Centre sought to support and develop projects aimed at
involving men in the local community and so the initiation of the Men Group developed.

The Men Group use various mediums to address some of the issues facing men in the
Westside Area.

In short space of time the Men Group has established resources with over 90 men involved.

AIMS
  • To provide an opportunity for men to meet in a safe non-threatening environment
  • To enable men to increase their confidence and skills through workshops and on-going projects.
  • To further enhance links with others Men’s Groups locally, regionally and nationally.
  • To continue with and develop links various agencies.


PROJECTS COMPLETED TO DATE:

 DRAMA
3 PLAYS
The Bowyer Boys
No Way Out
 The Road to Nowhere

VIDEO
 2 Videos: ( 1 ) Westside Story (sort of)
(2) Spotlight on Rahoon
(Screened at Galway Film fleadh)

Woodwork
Completed a six week course with some members going on to further education courses.
(Ran in conjunction with Dachas Don Oige)

Photography Course

Completed a six week course on learning photography.
The photographs are being exhibited which shows the Westside in a positive light.
Ran in conjunction with Dachas Don Oige)

 GOALS OF THE WESTSIDE MEN’S GROUP
Through the Men’s Group we will strive to improve the quality of life and enhance their opportunities.
Explore men’s role as fathers, brothers, son’s, spouses and examine these roles for the future.
To continue to develop the Men’s Group Project, its service and support for men in the Westside Area.
To continue providing a wide range of projects and services for men in the Westside Area.

Projects available in the club are:
Home Management
Arts and Crafts
Media
Video Photography and book Program
Adult Education
Computer Classes
Literacy Classes
Creative Writing
Social and Environmental Programmes
Health Issues Drugs and alcohol abuse;
Parenting Disability
Music and Drama
Networking with other Men’s groups
Locally; regionally and nationally
Community Involvement
Training Programmes
Drop in Facility



Why not drop in for a cuppa and a chat...everyone is welcome.

Monday Evenings 7 pm until 9 pm.
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