This week’s Raphoe Community notes have just been published.
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 in to 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.
Notice of AGM
Raphoe Family Resource Centre will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 26 th April 2023 at 7PM in the Family Resource Centre.
Menopause workshop – with Edel Mc Ginley
A menopause workshop will be held on Thursday 20 th April 2023 from 7PM – 9PM in the Family Resource Centre.
* Fun, interactive and informative workshop looking at the challenges women face
during three stages of menopause, perimenopause and post menopause
* Look at the many various symptoms of menopause
* Importance of self care
Places are limited! To book your place contact Laura on (074)9145796/0873350658 or via Text/Whatsapp/Messenger.
Self-Care and Relaxation Therapy with Julie Voss
Why not do a little something just for you this spring and join our Self-Care and Relaxation Therapy Programme with Julie Voss, Gentle Self Donegal. Starting Tuesday 18 th of April 2023 from 10.00am to 12 noon for 4 weeks. Cost is €10 per participant. Contact Laura to book or for more information on 074914769/0873350658
Mindful Meditation – Via Zoom
Relax in your favourite armchair in the comfort of your own home and take away the stress
of the day. Mindful meditation started via zoom on Monday 13 th March 2023 at 6PM but we
still have some spaces remaining! This programme is part funded by Donegal ETB. Cost is
€10 per participant. To book your place or for more info contact Marie on
0749145796/0873641503 or Via text, Messenger/WhatsApp.
Raphoe Men’s Shed
The Men’s Shed group meets every Thursday at 12 Noon in “The Shed”. If you have a few hours to spare why not come along and join in! The men are planning a few day/walking
trips over the next few weeks and are currently taking part in the sheds for life programme organised by the Irish Men’s Shed Association. For more info contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503
Raphoe Boxing club
It was to be a massive successful weekend for the Raphoe boxing when on Friday night
middleweight kingpin Cathal Mc Laughlin had a very impressive points win over Boston
Golden Gloves Champion Giovani Daly at a massive tournament in Dunmurry. On Saturday David Tennyson had a good points win over Ritchie Gentle in an Inter-County Tournament in Belfast, and on Sunday evening David represented Belfast V’s Boston at a major show in Ballymoney when he had an explosive win with a stoppage in round 2 over Justin Vidal.
The club have 4 Ulster champions through to the national finals for 11, 12, & 13 year old boys and girls commencing on Monday 10 th , Easter Monday at the National Stadium, Dublin, Rachael Harron, Tyler Keaveney, Taylor Parke and John Gerard Ward.
Volt House and Raphoe Tidy Towns – ‘Our town our future’
Volt House and Raphoe Tidy towns invite residents, resident associations, businesses,
community and voluntary groups, church leaders and statutory bodies to an open evening in the Suile Centre on Wednesday 19th April at 7.30PM. Play your part, add your voice. Refreshments will be served.
Family Support
As a parent or guardian, parenting is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do.
However, the Family Resource Centre recognises at times life throws up challenges and these can be overwhelming. Some examples of the support we can offer; making routines,
establishing boundaries and dealing with challenging behaviours.
The Family Resource Centre can help through listening ear, parenting programmes, one to one support, and a drop-in clinic to offer support on issues that are affecting home life.
We also provide sign posting or referrals to other services. For any further information
please call Laura our family support community development worker on 08733350658
Breakfast Club
Our breakfast club takes place Monday – Friday from 8.40am – 9.00 am. This is to support families with the cost of living crisis that many families are currently experiencing. Please contact Melanie or Laura for further information on (074) 9145796/0873641503 or email info@raphoefrc.ie or send us a message on our Facebook page! Supported by the Toy show appeal.
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Baby & Toddler Group
Baby and toddlers take place every Wednesday morning in the FRC from 10:30am to 12.
Starting back Wednesday 11 th January. Light snacks will be provided for the kids and a cup of tea for the adults. Cost is €2 per family. Please note the change of venue.
Women’s Group
Would you like to join a group and get to know other ladies in your community? We meet
every second Monday at 8Pm. Everyone is welcome and always love seeing new faces. For
more information please contact Laura on 0749145796 or 0873350658 or via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Breakout Raphoe
Breakout takes place every Thursday from 4 – 6PM in the Family Resource Centre. We are delighted to welcome new and existing members to our new Raphoe group. A safe place for LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends. To book contact
breakout@donegalyouthservice.ie / 0860776813. Raphoe Family Resource Centre offering a safe space on alternate Thursday nights for all LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends!
Youth Support Worker – CE scheme conditions apply.
Donegal Youth Service are looking to recruit a youth Support Worker for the Family
Resource Centre, Raphoe 19.5 hours per week, applicants must be 21 years and over and 1 year unemployed/receipt of a social welfare payment. For more information please contact the Resource Centre on 0749145796/0873641503
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!!
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 us on (074) 9145796 or 0873641503 for more information or to make an application.
S.T.A.R.T Project
Would you like to talk to someone about your concerns around drugs/alcohol?
Free, confidential – non-judgemental service providing up to date information and practical supports, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practices, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and the Smart Recovery Principles.
Drop in Group/Individuals every Monday 10am-12pm in the Raphoe Family Resource Centre. Letterkenny C.D.P is a community Development Project providing a Community Response to Alcohol/Drug misuse throughout Co. Donegal. We provide non-judgemental support guidance and education to drug/alcohol users, their families and the community. Contact our Outreach worker for the Finn Valley area, Karen Gallen on 087 388 5080
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