Donabate Community Centre

Getting Ready for a busy 2021

After a challenging year the community centre is getting ready to welcome new groups and the return of all our old groups. The centre has so much to offer, Donabate Library is one of the most spacious, wonderful librarys in the county. Our gym Fresh Fitness now has dual access equipment which means that is accessible to people with mobility issues, our fitness professionals are there to help and guide you on your fitness journey. Bright Sparks Community Preschool is an award wining school with morning and afternoon sessions. Café Natural coffee shop, has indoor and outdoor dining options.

For Seniors we have the dynamic Active Age for All (AAfA) with over 200 members, with an age range of 55 to 90+. Our activities are aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of our members, with the emphasis on enjoyment. New members are warmly welcomed. We offer a transition… a few members are still working in paid employment, some fulltime and some part-time – but the greatest number are retired. Of this latter group there are many who are hugely involved in voluntary work – from Meals on Wheels to cultural festivals and have associations with other local clubs.

We ran physical classes in August during Level 2 but then we went online with Zoom classes in Sit and Get Fit, Stronger for Longer and Yoga. All our tutors were delighted to continue online.

As soon as we return to Level 2 physical classes will resume in DPCC but in the event that we don't, we will continue with our Zoom classes online.

In order that many more of our members can participate and enjoy our Zoom classes, we intend to offer classes in basic technology i.e. how to use a smart phone or tablet, how to get online, how to use Zoom.

Our present tranche of classes will now be available on our website

www.activeageforall.com

All information about classes and membership is available online on our website or by texting 086 880 6808.

Donabate Portrane Community

Donabate Portrane Community & Leisure & Leisure Centre Centre clg. – growing with the community A registered charity, award winning community centre set in the heart of Donabate Portrane peninsula. DPCC is a Social Enterprise Fingal County Council owned centre and under management licence to a voluntary Board from our local community. Social Enterprise is the core to our sustainability. Our enterprises include a The centre takes an innovative approach to creating community, providing sanctuary and support to all people who need a place to exercise, meet, dance, learn, read,. Providing opportunities to people, who are recently retired, new to the area, with little English, with no network or connections, this is the place they can begin to find new friends, gym, preschool, various rooms & pitch facilities. These enterprises involve, support and develop the talents of our staff, volunteers and community programmes Individuals develop valuable work-related skills, experience and ethics that lead to further opportunities such as volunteering, training or employment here and elsewhere. develop skills and confidence, re-connect with themselves and their community, and improve their overall health and wellbeing. The centre is a hub for everyone, it is fully accessible, with plenty of parking and has many facilities to suit whatever you may be interested in. DPCC endeavours to go beyond social inclusion through the medium of sport, music, leisure, education, culture and literature. So if you wish to meet new people, fancy a coffee, read the paper or the latest book, improve your health, and learn a new skill/talent it really is the place to be. Our Fresh Fitness Gym is a health and wellbeing area which has dual access equipment making it easy for people with limited mobility to use the equipment and keep their strength and fitness up. Our fitness trainers have backgrounds in all areas of fitness and love to chat so you will always feel welcome. Our members range in age from 16 to 87 years old, so there is always lots of banter while you are on your fitness journey.

After you might enjoy, lunch or a coffee in our coffee shop, which serves breakfast, lunch and a display of cakes. Or visit Donabate Library where you can avail of all library services, borrowing books, e-services, keep up to date with all local activities. We also have an All Weather pitch, rooms which can be hired for events or classes. One of our largest groups is Active Age for all –is a programme of 20 activities for people aged 55+.

With over 200 members, with an age range of 55 to 90+. Our activities are aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of our members, with the emphasis on enjoyment. New members are warmly welcomed. Offering a transition for people who worked, or were busy with families who now have time to themselves. Many who are hugely involved in voluntary work – from Meals on Wheels to cultural festivals and have associations with other local clubs and schools. Running classes online with Zoom classes in Sit and Get Fit, Stronger for Longer and Yoga. As soon as we return to Level 2 all classes will resume in the centre.

And don’t worry if you’re not tech savvy, as classes in basic technology i.e. how to use a smart phone or tablet, how to get online, how to use Zoom will be given also.

All information about classes and membership is available online on our website www.activeageforall.com or by texting 086 880 6808. We believe in a inclusive, person centred environment, a community, where people can reach their full potential, feel positive about themselves, valued and connected to others and the wider community. Our network of wonderful groups, people, clubs is such a positive gain for this area and are always willing to grow, change and do whatever we can to help.

Fingal County Councils understanding of the demographics and population of this area led the centre to be part of a campus, unique in Ireland at the time, hence the library, all weather pitches and schools are linked and this collaboration helps to deliver key community services.

Contact Us:

Donabate Portrane Community Centre Portrane Road, Donabate, Co Dublin, K36 F598 Tel: 01 8434546

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