RAPHOE LOCAL NOTES
Week ending Friday 13th July 2012
ARE YOU A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD WITH DELAYED COMMUNICATION OR LEARNING SKILLS?
Raphoe Family Resource Centre are providing the opportunity for local parents or guardians of pre-school children to spend a Thursday morning participating in fun activities, working on social skills, and establishing and maintaining friendships.
Starting on Thursday 5th July from 10.30 – 12 noon. Siblings welcome.
If you would like further information please contact Melanie on 074 9145796
HEALTHY WALKS
Following the success of our walking group on Thursday mornings, thanks to Joe Porter we are also starting walks on Thursday nights. Meeting here in the Centre at 7.15pm. If anyone is interested in coming along, please do. Walks take place at 9.30am and at 7.15pm.
RUNNING GROUP
The new running group is continuing in Raphoe every Monday, meeting at the Royal and Prior school car park at 7 pm. This group is suitable for beginners and intermediate runners. Fee: €3 per person per session. For more information contact Gerard mc Granaghan at 0862117980.
Thank You
Martin & Catherine Laird & family Tullyvinney wish to thank everyone who sent cards, text messages, gave gifts and good wishes on the occasion of Martin’s 50th Birthday which was on 12th July. Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated. A special word of thanks to all the various groups and staff in the Volt House for their kindness and to Mrs Friel and staff for the beautiful meal.
RAPHOE TIDY TOWNS NEWS
Re-cycling of cans and glass in Raphoe.
Donegal County Council wish to inform members of the public that the glass and can recycling facilities in Raphoe have been relocated to Raphoe Hardware, Lifford Road, Raphoe Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 5.30pm.
The Bring banks are now located in the Raphoe Hardware car park near to the entrance of the shop. Thank You.
TABLE QUIZ
A Table Quiz will take place in Friels Bar Raphoe on Friday 20th July at 9.00 p.m. €5.00 per person. In aid of Raphoe Scouts.
SELF MANAGEMENT COURSE
HSE are providing a self management course for people with long term conditions and Carers of people with long term conditions that promote self care. Self care means looking after yourself and your general health so that you can manage your life and not just your condition. The course is free of charge and is run over six weekly sessions, each lasting 2 ½ hours. Courses are being provided across the county. If you would like some more information on this course or would like to book a place on a course, you can contact the HSE Consumer Services Department on 9189016 or email paula.quinn@hse.ie. All enquiries are welcome.
RAPHOE FRIDAY SENIORS CLUB:
Raphoe Friday Seniors Club meets every Friday in the Volt House Hall from 10.30am until 1pm. Come along and enjoy the tea and craic. New members welcome. For further information please call the Volt House on 9173966 or just call in any Friday. You will be very welcome.
FAITH HEALER
Michael Curran will be in Friel’s Bar Raphoe, on Thursday 19th July from 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. For best results three visits is required.
Community News or Items of Interest for the “Raphoe People” may be emailed to Harriet at volthouse@eircom.net or to Lisa atraphoetidy@eircom.net Thank You.
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