This week’s Raphoe Community Notes are out.
Raphoe Family Resource Centre
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.
Assist
ASIST (suicide intervention skills training) will take place in the family resource Centre on the 7 th and 8 th November. Please register via the link: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingcho1/e/ev-sbsw-20231107000000 or give us a call on 0749145796/0873641503 to book your place. There is no charge for this training.
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Mother & Toddler Group
Raphoe Family Resource Centre’s Little Smiles with Big Dreams Toddler Group will start back on Wednesday 13th September from 10.30am to 12 noon. A great way to increase your little one’s confidence and get to know others of similar age. Cost €2 per child. The group hosts fun activities and workshops throughout the year. Everyone welcome to come along and join the fun! We are currently working on an 8 week programme of activities for Toddler which will take place on a Wednesday morning. Details will be provided shortly. If interested please let us know and we will be in touch when programme is finalised!
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club will start back on Monday the 4th of September from 8.40am to 9.10am. For more information/ to register please give us a call on 0749145796/0873641503 or contact us on WhatsApp/Facebook
Community Garda Drop-In
Community Garda Drop in is taking place on Monday 18th September between 6pm-7pm. If you need passport/forms signed/stamped feel free to call in. *NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY*
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 where odd jobs can be carried out such as grass cutting, path clearing, tidy ups, painting etc. Only outdoor work is permitted. Unfortunately, with the increased costs of fuel and materials we are no longer able to provide this service free of charge. From Monday 3rd July there will be a €5 euro charge for all work carried out and €15 euro for power washing. If you require any additional information, please call into the FRC and speak to Marie or give us a call on 0749145796/0873641503
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 looking forward to Autumn and hope to take part in various activities during the coming months. For more info contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503.
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
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 will continue to meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am, here in the FRC during the summer period. 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 Focus 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 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
Wellness Café
Connect in a safe place with friendly people who put the We in Wellness, Drop into Lifford Courthouse on Wednesdays between11.00AM and 12.30PM. For more information telephone 0749141430 Facebook: @donegalwellnesscafes
Rainbows Programme
Rainbows Ireland provides peer group support to children and young people who have been impacted following bereavement or parental separation or a divorce. When significant change and loss happens in a family, the entire family can be affected, including children and young people. Children and young people can generally find it difficult to understand their feelings and often do not have the words to express how they feel. Rainbows provides group support for children of a similar age and loss experience. Meeting others in a similar situation can be very supportive for children and young people.
- Rainbows is not a counselling group or professional therapy.
- It is a free service.
If you would like your son/daughter to attend Rainbows or you would like to know more: Please contact Sally Mooney or Claire O’Kane Finn Valley Family Resource centre on 074 – 9131245 or email frcrainbows@gmail.com. Rainbows will be starting in September subject to numbers.
Raphoe Tidy Towns
Part time work available in Raphoe 19.5 hrs per week Raphoe Tidy Towns Ltd CE Project. Application forms are now available for Tidy Towns Support workers. Please note Government eligibility criteria for community employment applies to these posts. For an application form please contact Martin or Bernadette at Raphoe Tidy Towns Office Tel: 074 9145692 or email martin@raphoetidy.com
Local History Project
Do you have any old photos of the town or surrounding district? Any subject matter will be welcome to be part of the towns collection. Subjects such as weddings, community days/activities, individuals, sporting events, school photos, farming, bands, Christmas, snow, or any subject. Original photos will be scanned/copied & returned. Please call in and ask for Hilary on Mondays, Thursdays 9.30am until 4pm or Fridays. 9.30am until 3.30pm. Further information from the Tidy Towns Office 074 9145692. Thank You.
Volt House
Yoga with Erin has the first class of her new term starting on Tuesday September 12th at
7pm in the Suile Centre. Also Erin hopes to start a new morning class at 10am on Monday
September 18th, for more information call Erin on 0874502904.
Sadie continues with her Pilate classes each Monday and Thursday in The Suile Centre at
7pm. For more information contact Sadie on 0863231958.
Rinka for kids with Eibhlinn now run classes every Wednesday from 5 – 8pm, see Eibhlinn
Facebook page for more information.
We hope to have more details of our new Autumn programme starting soon.
Raphoe Kurling Club
Raphoe Kurling Club returns on Monday 18 th September, meeting from 6.30PM to 7PM,
Kurling from 7PM to 7.45 in Raphoe Presbyterian Church Hall. New members are welcome!
Raphoe Boxing Club
The local boxing club will enter 3 boxers for the forthcoming Ulster Senior Championships
that will take place in Belfast from 25 th – 28 th September and everyone is welcome.
Everyone at the club extend good wishes to Cathal Mc Laughlin, Danny Duffy and Ryan Mc
Daid. The club have 2 boxers up for awards at the Donegal County Boxing Board awards in
Ballyliffen Hotel, Taylor Parke and David Tennyson. The Donegal Novice Championships
will take place on Saturday 30 th September in Carndonagh boxing club and club coaches
Gary Mc Cullagh hope to have 6 boxers entered for these championships.
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