Raphoe notes
New! New! New!
The following new afterschool clubs will be commencing in the Family Resource Centre in the coming weeks-Youth Committee for 3rd Class up to Secondary School, Computer Club for 3rd – 6th Classes, Environmental Club for 4-8 year olds, Camera/Photography Club for Secondary School age and Arts & Crafts Club for 1st -6th Class. For further information please contact the Family Resource Centre on 074-9145796/087-3641503.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Raphoe Family Resource Centre will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 16th November in the Volt House. Everyone welcome.
‘Helping Hands’
The Family Resource Centre’s ‘Helping Hands’ initiative supports older people by carrying out practical work such as grass-cutting, weed control, hedge-cutting, power-washing, cleaning windows, clearing gutters, exterior painting etc. For further information or a registration form please contact Laura at the Family Resource Centre on 074-9145796/087-3641503.
Junior Jiving Classes
The Family Resource Centre’s jiving classes for young people from 6th Class Primary School to 5th Year Secondary School continue each Thursday 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.
50-50 Bonus Ball
The winner of this week’s Bonus Ball was Catherine Toner. Winning number was 9.
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!
Charity Variety Concert
A Charity Variety Concert will be held on Monday 14th November in the Villa Rose, Ballybofey commencing at 8pm. The Concert is in aid of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Holiday Centre, Mornington. MC for the night will be Fergus Cleary. The Concert will feature Letterkenny Senior Accordian Band, Smith McCarron School of Irish Dancing, and Comedy Sketches by local artists and Graham Bell. Tickets are €10 or pay at the door.
Raphoe Kurling Club
Raphoe Kurling Club are hosting a social evening in Raphoe Presbyterian Church Hall on Tuesday 15th November from 8pm to 10.30pm. Music by Leslie Matthews. Join us for a night of fun, storytelling and music. Admission €8, which includes light refreshments and door prize. For further information contact Margaret Parke on 0857067208.
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.
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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