Below are Raphoe notes for the week….
Raphoe Family Resource Centre Clg.
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.
Annual General Meeting
Raphoe Family Resource Centre will hold their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 20th November 2019 at 7PM in the Centre, Sheep’s Lane, Raphoe. Everyone welcome to attend.
Something Special Group – Drop-In Support Morning
If you are a parent/guardian of a child or children with a physical/sensory/intellectual disability; Autism Spectrum Disorder; dyslexia/dyspraxia; or delayed communication and feel you need to talk to others in similar situations please feel free to come along.
Types of support given are listening ear, help with applications, information sharing, and signposting to other support services and interventions. If you would like any further information, contact Laura on (074)9145796 or 0873641503. Our next morning will take place on Friday 29th November 2019 at 10 am.
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.
Raphoe Boxing Club
The local boxing club will host their 31st annual boxing tournament in the Deele College Sport Pavilion when they will have as their guests the Paddy Brennan International Boxing Academy from Tenbury Wells, England. Club coaches Gary Mc Cullagh and Gerard Keaveney have once again come up trumps with 14 quality contests down for decision featuring a number of Irish and English champions.
The boxing will commence at 8PM sharp and everyone is welcome. The officials at the club would like to extend a very sincere thanks to all the generous business people of Raphoe and surrounding area’s for their continued financial support for without their support the local successful boxing club would fail to exist.
Vincent’s Raphoe Eveningwear Sale
Vincent’s shop in Raphoe has received a consignment of new stock from a bridal boutique. Among the items we have for sale are exquisite evening/prom gowns, bridesmaid dresses, first communion dresses, tiara’s and headpieces and various bridal/evening accessories.
The items are all new and top quality brands. You can call into our shop in the Diamond Raphoe, or call 074 91 73933 to make an appointment to view and try on in private.
Simon Mc Bride Memorial Tractor Run Presentation Dance
A presentation dance will take place in Biddy Friel’s Drumoghill on Saturday 16th November 2019. €10 entry, pay at the door, starts at 9PM sharp. Music by the Rockhill Ramblers. An auction and raffle will take place on the night with some great prizes up for grabs! Proceeds in aid of Donegal Hospice and Cardiac Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital. Everyone welcome!
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
50/50 Bonus Ball
The winner of last week’s bonus ball was Charlotte Watson, winning number 7. Congratulations Charlotte! To enter the bonus ball please call in!
Raphoe Walking Group
Raphoe Walking Group meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am, here in the FRC. Come along and join the group for a walk and a cuppa!!
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.
Are you interested in up skilling? Would you like to learn about computers? Are you from the Raphoe area? Donegal ETB will be starting a beginner’s computer course on Tuesday 24th September from 10am-1pm in the Volt House, Raphoe. On this course you will build your knowledge and skills, and gain more confidence in working with computers. This is a part-time course, free of charge and delivered to small groups in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information call Raphoe Family Resource Centre on 074 9145796 or call Georgie 0877002294 or apply online today through: http://www.fetchcourses.ie
Co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.
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. Refreshments are also provided. Transport is available on Friday mornings and if you require this please phone 0749145462 and arrange
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