The Ray Community Centre has launched a community history project in anticipation of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the building in 2012.
The committee are calling on members of the community to submit historical photos from the wider Ray area, from Brownknowe to Craig to Glenalla, Glentidally and Ballyconnolly.
The committee hopes to publish a book later this year which will celebrate the Ray community and will feature a series of historical photographs, art and poetry from the area.
“We are looking for members of the Ray community, as well as the Ray diaspora, to send in historical photographs of old buildings, events and local characters,” said spokesperson, Fiona Boyle.
In particular, they are looking for photos up to the early 1940s but are happy to take photographs after this time as well.
“We are also looking for any poetry, prose or art that captures the area and which can contribute to telling the story of the Ray and district areas down through the years.”
The project is being run in partnership with Milford & District Resource Centre, which will act as a drop off point for any items which need to be scanned, digitised and immediately returned.
They will then be catalogued and a selection of these will be featured in the book.
Everything which is submitted by the community and diaspora will be kept and digitised to ensure they are preserved for posterity.
The hope is that all submissions will be available online for the public to access, including all photographs not featured in the book.
“We know that a lot of households and families will have old photographs of people, places and events in Ray from the early 1900s – perhaps even the late 1800s – onwards,” Ms Boyle added.
“Our hope is that everyone will get involved to dig these out and make them available to preserve them and to celebrate the story of Ray as a community.”
Photographs can be left into Milford & District Resource Centre, during normal opening hours, where copies will be taken.
These precious family items will be returned to their owners the very same day. They can also be emailed into MDRC on history@mdrc.ie.
The public is asked to provide information and descriptions along with the photographs, e.g. names of people in the photos, dates (if known) and places where taken.
“We are also asking members of the community in Ray and the surrounding areas to let family members and friends know about this project, who may no longer live in the area to ensure that our community’s diaspora is also included in this project,” Ms Boyle concluded.
For more information on this project check out the Ray Community Centre Facebook page.
RAY PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Are you a parent, childminder, grandparent looking after babies/toddlers?
Why not come along to our Ray toddler group every Friday at 10.30am- 11.45am and every Friday after.
This is an enjoyable morning to meet and socialise with other adults over a cuppa while toddlers/ babies play in a safe environment. Any queries contact Syria on 087 2877900.
RAY COMMUNITY GROUP A.G.M.
We will be having our A.G.M. on Thursday 31st March at 8pm and are actively looking for new members to join our committee.
If you are interested, please get in touch with us or come along on the night to hear all about us and our future plans.
CLIMB WITH CHARLIE – ‘SAVE THE DATE’
We are delighted to partner with Milford GAA and Milford District Resource Centre to organise ‘CLIMB WITH CHARLIE’ event on Saturday 2nd April in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
The walk/ climb will begin from Ray Community Centre at 11am to ‘ Standing Man’ Glenalla.
We will also be planning shorter walks up and transport to be arranged from the centre.
No dogs allowed on walk.
Registration is essential via online ( link on Facebook) or contact Ray Community Centre Syria 087 2877900, MDRC Declan 085 1947339 and Milford GAA Roisin 087 9188795 . Save the date & join us!
WOMEN & MEN ON THE MOVE
Women on the Move – Mondays and Wednesday – 7-8pm & Men on the Move – Mondays and Wednesday – 8.15-9.15pm.
All levels of fitness welcome even if you have taken a break from exercise for a while feel free to re-join any week.
The instructors are looking at setting adventure challenges for the groups and will be working towards this for the next few months if you are up for the challenge or continue at your own level of fitness nightly.
Queries contact Syria on 087 2877900.
TEEN FITNESS CLASSES
Teen Circuits – Wednesday – 5.45-6.45pm & Teen Zumba – Thursday – 5.45-6.45pm.
Are you a teenager looking to get fit /meet new friends then come along to our teen specific classes and you will be sure to have fun.
Any queries contact us on Facebook/ Syria on 087 2877900.
ZUMBA ADULT CLASSES
Adult Zumba – Thursday 7-8pm.
This is a fun dance class where you are sure to sweat while getting fit. All queries contact us on Facebook Syria on 0872877900 or email rayactivityhub@gmail.com
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION WEEKLY WALKS
Every Tues & Thur evening 7pm there will be an organised walk from the centre.
Everyone should feel safe going for a walk and here at Ray we will be walking safely as a group in our community.
All levels of fitness are welcome. Just turn up any evening with your hi vis jackets and torches.
Any enquiries call Syria 087 2877900.
ROOMS TO RENT IN 2022
We have many rooms for rent including computer suite with individual desks with new state of the art equipment and broadband.
There is also a fully fitted industrial kitchen, three different sizes of rooms and large sports hall(birthday parties, confirmation , first communion bookings).
Please get in touch with us if interested as dates for 2022 calendar is beginning to fill up.
Centre on 086 4519656 / Ray Sports Co-ordinator Syria 087 2877900.
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