The Dodder Youth service has been working hard to entertain and involve young people in the area over the last few months. More information on regular and ongoing activities is given below.
Drop in Service

Activities include snooker, fuseball, playstation, dance mat and music. Unlike regular Youth Clubs young people can come and go as they wish with no need to pre-register.

The times for the drop in are:
Monday evenings (excluding bank holidays) 8.15pm-10pm, Porta Cabin Ringsend District Community Centre. Open to young people aged 16 years and over living in Ringsend, Irishtown, South Lotts or Bath Avenue.

Tuesday evenings 8.15pm-10pm, Porta Cabin Ringsend District Community Centre. Open to young people aged 12 years and over living in Ringsend, Irishtown, South Lotts or Bath Avenue.
The Drop in is a place to hang out with your friends and have a bit of fun. If you’re a young person living in the area and fit the age group mentioned please feel free to call down. Remember places are limited so do arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The drop ins will finish up for the Christmas Break on Monday 6th December and Tuesday 7th December. They will recommence in the New Year on Monday 10th January 2005 and Tuesday 11th January 2005

Christmas programme
Events in our programme this year include:
‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Panto in the Gaiety Theatre (age 10yrs-14yrs)
Fun Skate 7up on Ice RDS (age 10yrs-14yrs)
Decks on Ice 7up on Ice RDS (age 15yrs +)
Bowling Stillorgan Leisureplex (age 15yrs +)

Registration for the Christmas Programme will take place in the Youth Office in the Ringsend Community Centre, Thorncastle Street on Monday 13th December and Tuesday 14th December 5pm-7pm. Those interested can only register on the dates mentioned.

Up-coming programmes in the New Year
Metal Work open to young people aged 14yrs and over.

Mosaic Programme open to young people aged 10yrs and over

Volunteers
We’d like to congratulate Betty Barry who won CDYSB Volunteer Award of the year. Not only is Betty involved in the Girl Guides, she is also an active member and treasurer of DYS Board of Management. She received her award for her time and commitment to the young people of the area. Congratulations Betty, keep up the good work!

There is a huge demand from young people for the services offered by DYS. In order to expand the service DYS relies heavily on volunteers. If you are over 18 years and have a couple of hours a week to spare, DYS needs you! All volunteers receive training and support in return for their time and commitment. If you are interested, please contact the Youth Office at 6608875 for further details.

DYS sends out a big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who gave their time and commitment to the service over the last year. Without you many of the events and activities could not have gone ahead so THANK YOU ALL.

A special thank you to Ringsend Technical Institute and Shelbourne Residents Association for their on-going support and use of premises. The Management & Staff of Dodder Youth Service wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!