Connection Hub
BCP – Castlelyons Connected Hub
In May 2021, the parish of Castlelyons and the Community Centre were successful in becoming a member of the Department of Rural and Community Development Connected Communities initiative, https://myconnectedcommunity.ie. This is a fantastic initiative and opportunity for all, to available of highspeed broadband. Further development programmes are planned, again funded by the DRCD, the Local Authorities, Vodafone Ireland and partners, such as ehealth, remote working, education and arts and culture.
eHealth:
Using high-speed connectivity, BCPs can be used for online medical consultations, counseling and supporting the use of medical devices, and can also allow for a range of remote clinical interactions.
Education and Training:
Many BCPs are already places of learning. From essential skills training to the pursuit of sports and hobbies, the importance of community spaces for self-improvement is clear. That’s why BCPs will be supported to use digital connectivity to add more courses and offer a much more diverse range of training and education opportunities.
Remote Working:
Working with a number of partners, including the National Hub Network and Grow Remote, BCPs will be supported to provide remote working facilities for local people, reducing commutes and supporting community development.
Arts and Culture:
BCPs will be used as places for creativity and sharing skills, talents, and ideas. Whether facilitating online arts groups, musical instruction, or film festivals – each BCP has the potential to become a museum, concert venue or centre of excellence with a nationwide reach.
This is a great addition to our village and over the coming weeks we will be setting up a versatile venue with spaces to suit a variety of activities: working space for the remote worker, a study space for the online student, a tutorial space for the teacher/lecturer, a treatment room for holistic care, a practice room for music lessons, training space for first aid responder, manual handling, the opportunities are endless.
The Hub will be a creative, flexible space where you can plug, play, study and work. The Hub will have individual spacious desk space, to fit you, your laptop, files and high speed broadband (up to 150 mps). Desks/space are available to hire by individuals or companies, at excellent rates, on a morning, daily, weekly or monthly basis, depending on their needs. The Hub is open to anyone who needs a desk on a flexible or permanent basis. A boardroom for meetings or conferences will can also be made available.
Remote working / Studying:
Remote working/studying is a growing phenomenon and suitable for a range of people across a broad spectrum of sectors, including:
1. Those who commute to work/college, our space will offer an alternative professional and affordable space to ‘work from home’.
2. People working from home – this space is a great way of ‘separating work from home’ and perfect for those who might be otherwise isolated at home. The space will enable you to work away from home, close to home in a buzzing co-working atmosphere.
3. If you are staying or holidaying in Castlelyons or its surrounding areas, this is the perfect place for you to log in and work in a peaceful and professional environment.
We welcome interest in ‘The Hub’ space.
Contact Pam on 087-2729002 or email castlelyonscomunitycentre@gmail.com with any questions or queries you have or indeed if you would like to register your interest in hiring a space. The Hub is a brilliant addition to what your Community Centre can offer you.
‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’ Helen Keller
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