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LINC BULLETIN 10th April 2013

COMMUNITY MEETING This Thursday 18th April 8.00pm. The LINC community meeting will take place this Thursday 18th April at 8.00pm. LINC is driven by the needs and wants of its community membersthat means you! So come along and hear about whats happened over the year, whats planned for this year and have your say .

Peer Support Group The next facilitated support group will take place on Thursday 18th April at 6pm. All are welcome.

LINC is open for drop-in from 11am until 3pm on Tuesday and Wednesdays and from 11am until 8pm on Thursdays. Come in for a chat, a cuppa, to meet a friend for lunch, or watch TV.

New drama group in LINC! Those attending the drama group have said that its great craicbut we need more members! We are lucky to have Sonja Matthews of The String Theatre Company leading the group in LINC on Tuesdays at 7pm. Sonja has lots of experience, energy and Ideas but the group will have the main say in how the drama group develops. So come along and try it you might like it!

LINC ACKNOWLEDGES AND WELCOMES THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION'S ENDORSEMENT OF CIVIL MARRIAGE FOR LGBT CITIZENS OF IRELAND Last weekend, the constitutional reform body voted by 79% in favour to recommend that the Government take steps to provide for equal recognition of marriage for same-sex couples. The Convention will now submit a recommendation to Government to provide equal recognition of marriage for same-sex couples. The Government will publish its decision on what it proposes to do with the recommendation within 4 months, including a decision on whether or not to hold a referendum on the issue. Having the right to a civil marriage with full and equal rights same is about giving lesbian and gay couples and familys access to equality in Ireland. Marriage provides certain social, material and familial protections that are currently not given to lesbian and gay couples and families in Ireland. Civil Partnership creates a separate and unequal institution. Failing to recognize children within same-sex families ignores issues such as: maintenance; inheritance; guardianship; custody and access. There is no safeguarding the interests of the child Having the right to choose to marry is a fundamental right provided for in all societies. LINC is delighted with the vote and looks forward to the coming months and advancing what is a basic human right for all.

The F Word. This Thursday 18th April 7pm. Meet and greet prior to the community meeting at 8pm.

HELPLINES Lesbian Line now runs from 6-8 on Wednesdays 021431831 THE National LGBT helpline is open 6pm-9pm Wednesdays, 4pm-9pm Thursday/Friday 4pm-6pm Saturday and Sunday Phone:1890929539

Please note The choir will meet on Monday April 29th at 8pm and Thursday May 2nd at 8.45/9pm. The choir will be leading the opening circle for the Womens week-end.all choir members old and new are encouraged to come along. Muireann has lead the choir for the past few years and her dedication and hard work are much appreciated. Muireann may not be able to facilitate the choir going forwardso lets give her the send off she deserves :)

Community Notices. SOCCER! Soccer is back running each Wednesday at Garryduff Hockey pitch 8pm for more details contact Nessa on 087 7603029. Badminton every Tuesday in Carrigtwohill at 8.00pm contact Nicky on 0868479051 for details. Wantedcopy of current driving theory test manual. Email emma@linc.ie Wanted for Womens Camp two woman tent, with two rooms and standing room. Sleeping bag and other camping equipment also sought. Contact emma@linc.ie for details or to make an offer of sale. WantedAccommodation for 2 to 3 night a week in Cork city from May onwards. Contact emma@linc.ie for more details.

Ancient Hawaiian bodywork, therapeutic lomi lomi, holistic massage, pregnancy massage, reflexology and reiki One and two hour treatments available . Near Douglas Street. Contact Elixxchel on 086 3350801