Raphoe Family Resource Centre provides Computer and internet access, photocopying, CV preparation and weekly employment lists via email. If you need any help on these areas, please call into us or give us a call. If you are interested in any of our following courses or programmes or would like to join in on any of our groups, please call in to see us or contact us on 0749145796 / 0873641503.
Boys Club – Raphoe Family Resource Centre
We currently still have places in our Boys Club for 5th and 6th Class students. Throughout the year, boys will get involved in team building, sports activities, movie nights and trip outs. If you think your Son would be interested please come along to the Volt House, Raphoe on a Tuesday at 5.30pm.
Toddler Group
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Toddler Group will meet every Thursday from 10.30am to 12noon in the Presbyterian Hall, Meetinghouse Street, Raphoe. Anyone who is in the care of a child-parent(s)/guardian/aunt/uncle/child-minder or grandparent is welcome. Toddler groups are a great way to enhance your little one’s confidence and meet others of similar age. A light snack is provided for the kids while adults can enjoy a wee cuppa and chat! Cost €2 per family. Please note the change of day and venue.
Craft class
Our craft class meet every Tuesday morning from 10.00 – 12.00. Come along and have a go at crafting in a relaxed and friendly setting. New members welcome any time! Classes cost €3
Helping Hands Scheme
Do you live alone or are no longer in a position, due to age or disability, to carry out odd jobs? Raphoe Family Resource Centre, supported by DLDC Tus Scheme have a helping hands project were odd jobs can be carried out such as grass cutting, path clearing, tidy ups, painting etc. Only outdoor work is permitted. If you would like to find out more please give us a call on 0749145796/0873641503
St. Eunan’s Parish Raphoe – Annual Parish Draw
The Annual Parish Draw will take place on Friday 14th December 2018 in St. Eunan’s National School Hall. This will follow the Annual Christmas Carol Service, which will take place in St. Eunan’s Church at 7pm. Lots of fantastic prizes to be won – 1st prize €500! Lines are €5 each or 3 for €10.
Line will be available after Mass. Any queries please contact Samantha Nash-Coyle or Martin Conlon.
Women’s Group
Raphoe Family Resource Centre Women’s Group meets every second Monday at 8.00PM in the Volt House, Raphoe. The next meeting will take place on Monday 19th November 2018. New members always welcome, come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat with other women!
50/50 Bonus Ball
The winner of last week’s bonus ball was Pam Gibsonl! Winning number 33! To enter the Bonus Ball Draw please call into the Centre in The Volt House before Saturday of each week. Good luck!
Raphoe Boxing Club
The local boxing club hosted their 30th anniversary on Saturday night last in the Deele College Sport Pavilion and there were 14 quality contests down for decision. The capacity crowd were kept on the edge of their seats with a great night of boxing.
A special thanks goes to our special guests Michael Carruth, former Olympic gold medallist and Donegal’s “Golden Boy” Jason Quigley.
To all our generous sponsors, the local media, Highland Radio, Donegal Sports Hub, all the hard working ladies in the canteen, and ticket sellers we say a sincere thank you and we are looking forward to the continued financial support of the generous business people of Raphoe and surrounding areas for the next 30 years.
Raphoe Walking Group
Raphoe Walking Group meets every Thursday morning at 10.30am, here in the FRC. Come along and join the group for a walk and a cuppa!!
Community Banker
Our resident Community Banker Eve Curran will be available at the Volt House on Friday mornings from 10.30AM – 1.00PM for all your banking queries! The mobile bank will be available at the usual times.
Seniors Alert Scheme
Raphoe Family Resource Centre is registered under Pobal’s Senior Alert Scheme to provide personal alarms to those over 65 years living alone for significant periods of time during the day or is a carer to someone else in their household.
The purpose of the scheme is to enable older persons of limited means to continue to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind providing them with a free personal monitored alarm which can be worn as a pendant or around their wrist like a watch.
If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from this scheme please contact Laura at Raphoe Family Resource Centre on (074) 9145796 or 0873641503 for more information or to make an application.
Slim R Us
Slim R Us takes place every Tuesday at the Volt House from 5.40 – 6.40PM. €6.50 per session.
Raphoe Friday Club
The Friday Club meets every Friday morning in the Volt House 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.
