Programme: Cork County
WHO Theme: Communication and Information, Housing
Cost: 1000 – 5000
Status: Completed
Description
The leaflet lists the contact numbers of all the emergency services. It also lists the contacts fro all local clubs and groups. It was distributed by An Post to every home and business in the Kinsale postal area, as well as in the surgeries, tourist office, banks, post offices and all supermarkets, so that anyone who might lose the leaflet can replace it.
Aim of Initiative
To inform local residents of the range of activities available for the elderly ( and the young ) in the Kinsale postal district, 5,000 houses plus.
Who is it aimed at
All resident, especially the elderly and housebound.
It also catered for short term residents and tourists.
3 Steps critical to success
- Collection of the activities supported in Kinsale printing of the leaflets.
- Setting out the area in conjunction with An Post.
- Distribution by An Post and committee members.
3 Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- None really as time was the most important aspect but the collection of the information was all done by just one person.
- need to update on a regular basis so we set up a web site.
- Need more assistance from the County Council to extend and improve some of the activities listed.
3 Outcomes / Benefits
- Great reaction as this was the first time such a project was done.
- People were made aware of a hitherto unknown range of clubs and activities.
- Helped to increase social contact for many people.