The Headford Women's Group

The Headford Women's Group was initially set up in 1989 because many women working in the home with young children felt isolated, lacking in self esteem, support, stimulation and access to courses in personal development and adult education. The group was initially set up by running a course, provided by the Western Health Board on women and health.

The group operates as a collective, with no chairperson or secretary. Facilitation and other tasks are rotated and this loose structure has remained successful.

In 1991 the Headford Women¹s Group hosted the first seminar of the Western Women¹s Link, and we were very proud when President Mary Robinson agreed to launch the WWL in Headford with 27 women¹s groups represented.

The HWG has received funding from the Department of Social and Family Affairs which has enabled us to run courses as diverse as Tai Chai, Swimming, Computers, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, and much more. We have also drawn on the skills of our own members to give demonstrations of cookery, art and sewing and talks on organic gardening, oceanography etc.
We have been involved in community activities such as running jumble sales for the benefit of the Parish Hall where we meet and fundraising for organisations such as the Hospice, MS and St Vincent de Paul. Spin offs from the group have included a mother and toddler group, a group for senior citizens and most recently, some members are involved with a new Family Resource Centre for the area.

An average of 18 women attend each Tuesday morning in Headford Hall. Members range in age from early twenties to over sixty five and the mix is great. Many women have gained the confidence through joining the Women¹s Group to go on to paid employment or further education - we have come a long way since 1989!
All women and children are most welcome to join us.

Many thanks

Venetia McEllin

For further information please contact Venetia at 093 35739

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