Raphoe Notes
Raphoe Family Resource Centre
Stress Control Classes
We can now confirm that the Stress Control Classes recently advertised will commence on Monday 14th November from 7-8.30pm in The Volt House Hall and will run for 6 weeks. The classes will teach participants how to control stress effectively and participants will learn to control their bodies, their thoughts, actions and sleep, and to control and reduce panic. Participants will be given a booklet and free CD. The Stress Control Workshops are delivered by Donegal Mind Wellness. For further information please contact the Family Resource Centre on 074-9145796/087-3641503.
Junior Jiving Classes
The Family Resource Centre is running jiving classes for young people from 6th Class Primary School to 5th Year Secondary School commencing on Thursday 20th October 2016 from 5-6pm. The classes with Highland Radio’s Terence Lafferty will be held in Raphoe Boxing Club. There is a charge of €3 per class. It is expected that the classes will be very popular so please phone us on 074-9145796/087-3641503 to book your place! Our sincere thanks to Raphoe Boxing Club for the kind use of its premises.
New programmes for children and young people
Please watch out for the return of kids’ computer classes in the next few weeks as well as the setting up of a Youth Committee, a Youth Magazine Group and an Environmental Group.
50-50 Bonus Ball
There was no winner of this week’s Bonus Ball so there will be a double rollover next week.
To enter the next Bonus Ball Draw please call into the Family Resource Centre in The Volt House before Saturday of each week. Good luck!
Raphoe Boxing Club
Congratulations goes to Raphoe’s Head Coach, Gary McCullagh who has taken up a part-time modelling job with the clothing firm ‘The Label’ in Strabane. Well done and best wishes for the future Gary.
The Raphoe Club will have 7 boxers entered for the Donegal Novice Championships on Sunday next in Letterkenny. Best wishes for every success goes to all the boxers.
The Raphoe Club’s Tournament will take place on Saturday 19th November in the Deele College Sports Pavilion when the local boxing team come up against the Ulster and Connacht All-Stars. There will be 14 quality contests down for decision and as a bumper crowd is expected patrons are advised to be in their seats early. The action gets underway at 8pm sharp.
On Wednesday 2nd November boxers Dennis Lafferty and Orin McDermott along with Coach, Gerry Keaveney and Peter O’Donnell will be off to Philadelphia to take part at a major tournament in Essington P.A. Best wishes to all four.
Raphoe Friday Club
The Friday Club meets every Friday morning in the Volt House Hall from 10.30am-12.30. We would like more in our community to come along and be a part of the Group. There will be events organised over the summer so come along and join in the craic! Refreshments are also provided. Transport is available on Friday mornings and if you require this please phone 0749145462 and arrange.
Annual Autumn Sale
The Annual Autumn Sale & Auction will be held in Carnone Hall on Wednesday 12th October commencing at 7.30pm. Usual stalls. Teas available. Everyone welcome.
Raphoe Community Playgroup Ltd
Enrolment for January 2017 will take place on Monday 24th October 2016 from 1.30-3pm & 6-8pm. Enrolment Forms are available at the Playgroup from Monday 17th October from 9am-1pm daily. Available schemes: ECCE, Subvention and fee-paying. Contact Sarah on 074-9144999.
Christmas Craft Fair
There will be a Christmas Craft Fair in the Diamond, Raphoe from 12-6pm on Friday 25th November 2016 with crafts and bake sales all day. Santa will also be arriving. The switching on of the town’s Christmas lights will take place at 5pm approximately. A great fun day for all the family! For details on stalls please telephone The Volt House Reception on 074-9173966. Stalls will cost €20. Come and support this community event.
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