RAPHOE NOTES WEEK ENDING 8th March 2013
Raphoe Family Resource Centre
“FIT FOR LIFE”
The aim of this free 5 week programme is to develop a safe space for young people between 12-15 years of age where they will learn more about the issues which are affecting or may affect their life. Objectives of the programme include raising young people’s self-esteem, developing understanding of the complexity of feelings and the ability to manage them more effectively, enabling young people with knowledge about physical and emotional health and developing coping strategies for dealing with issues affecting their physical and emotional health. Through the programme it is anticipated that young people will recognize the relationship between thoughts, feelings and actions, appreciate differences in how people feel about things, being able to talk about feelings effectively, examine their actions and know their consequences, use “I” messages instead of “You”, which will help young people blame less and take responsibility for their role within relationships.
Week 1 will focus on Physical Health-the dangers of smoking; Week 2-Emotional Health: Anti-bullying and Peer Pressure; Week 3-Physical Health: Alcohol and Drugs; Week 4-Emotional Health: Friendships and Relationships; Week 5-Physical Health: Stress and Anger Management.
The programme starts on Wednesday 13th March at 7.00pm followed at 8pm by the usual Youth Cafe activities. For further information please contact any of the Youth Team on 074 9145796.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Women’s group next meeting is due to take place 25th March at 8.00 p.m.
MONDAY MORNING DROP-IN
The Monday morning drop-in continues in the Family Resource Centre from 10.30am-12.30pm each Monday so why not call in when you are passing for a cup of tea and a chat or bring a newspaper or book and relax in a warm friendly environment. The Family Resource Centre has a book library and you can swop a book anytime you are in. We look forward to seeing you
FRIDAY’S NIGHTS AT THE FRC:-
The next Movie nite will be held on Friday 22nd March from 7.00 – 9.pm .Parents/guardians are very welcome to come along to help supervise.
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Raphoe Family Resource Centre is now in a position to offer a free and confidential weekly counselling service to the general public. This person-centred service will be for those experiencing Bereavement/Loss, Separation, Abuse, Mental Health Difficulties and issues around sexuality. It will operate on an appointment basis only. Contact 086 3601718 after 7.00 p.m.
RAPHOE TIDY TOWNS APPEAL 2013
Raphoe Official Bronze Medal Award Winner 2011 & Silver Medal Winner 2012.
It’s that time of year again when we begin to think about Spring cleaning and tidying up. The Tidy Towns are seeking the help of our entire community as in past years. What can you do to help Raphoe for this year’s Tidy Towns Competition ? You could
Keep your area litter free, Remove weeds or overgrowth from boundary walls
Paint your homes/properties & Tidy your Gardens, Keep green areas well mown and tidy
Put out hanging baskets or window boxes, Respect Wildlife & Recycle your waste
If you own a derelict property please have it cleaned up, Donate paint, flowers or shrubs for the town.
If you wish to sponsor bedding plants for the Summer it would be very much appreciated this year especially. A Sincere Thank You from the Committee, Supervisor & Staff of Raphoe Tidy Towns Ltd for all your help over the years. Together we can make Raphoe a better place to live, work, visit and play in, today and into the future.
For further information on our work please contact the Raphoe Tidy Towns Office on 9145692.
SPRING SALE & AUCTION
The Spring Sale and Auction will be held in Carnone Hall On Wednesday 20th March at 7.30 p.m. Usual stalls and teas available.
IRISH NIGHT
The Annual Irish Night will be held in Carnone Hall on Friday 22nd March. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. Music by Duntally Band. Admission €8.00 including supper. All proceeds in aid of Lifford Hospital.
RAPHOE PLAYGROUND
Raphoe Playground Campaign are holding an Afternoon Tea with local entertainment on Sunday 24th March from 3.00 – 6.00 p.m. in the Deele College gym in Raphoe. Come along for a cupcake and a cuppa and a slice of Raphoe’s finest musicians and dancers. Admission is €5.00 and everyone welcome.
RAPHOE SCOUT GROUP
Special thanks goes to Donegal Mayor Cllr. Frank Mc Brearty for his very generous donation to Raphoe Scout Group from his Councilors Members Development Fund.
FRIENDS OF LIFFORD HOSPITAL TABLE QUIZ
The Friend of Lifford Hospital is running a Table on Friday 22nd March 2013 in Friel’s Hotel Raphoe. 4 per team entry fee €20.00 per team. Starting at 9.30 p.m. sharp. Great prizes on the night 1st prize Donegal GAA signed shirt. Please come along and support this worthy cause. Everybody Welcome.
RAPHOE BADMINTON CLUB
Raphoe Badminton Club’s Annual Badminton Tournament continues in the Recreation Hall with usual events run. Finals will be played on Friday 8th March. For further details contact Joe Magee 074 9145451 after 7.00 p.m., or Sammy Magee on 0749145444 or check out the Raphoe Badminton Club page on Facebook.
RAPHOE BOXING CLUB
On Friday morning last the Raphoe Boxing club who have twined with the two-castles Boxing Club from Newtownstewart Co. Tyrone travelled to Connamara for a very successful residential weekend which was funded by the Donegal County Council’s Riverine Project. On Saturday morning the 19 strong party from Raphoe teamed up with the local boxers for a 2 hour squad- training session. The clubs travelled to the Lettermullen beach for kayaking for 3 hours in the afternoon before taking part in a a major boxing tournament on Saturday night and all 14 boxers from the Raphoe Club took part. On Sunday morning the boxers came up against the local footballers in a highly entertaining soccer match before returning home on Sunday night. A very sincere thanks goes to Catherine- Anne Kelly and Martina Fox of Donegal County Council for all their help. Plans for the Clubs forthcoming major boxing tournament are at an advanced stage and coach and matchmaker Gary Mc Cullagh has secured 14 star- studded contests to take place in the Cathedral Hall on Friday 15th March when everyone is welcome along with the action getting underway at 8.30 p.m. sharp.
ST. MARYS GAELIC 4 MOTHERS & OTHERS
Training every Wednesday Night at 8:15p.m.
If you are 18 years and over and would like to get fit, learn a new skill,
have fun and meet new friends then this is the team for you!
Please note that all notes should be placed in the box provided in Raphoe Post Office by a Thursday before 4.00 p.m. or alternatively can be dropped into Raphoe Family Resource Centre or e-mailed to raphoefrc@eircom.net.
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