RAPHOE NOTES 
Cross-border Forum on Disabilities Presentation
In February 2013 Raphoe Family Resource Centre received funding from the Reconciliation through the Riverine, a joint initiative between Donegal Co. Council and Strabane District Council with strong support from the local community through the Riverine Forum.
The funding was to establish a cross-border forum on disability, which aimed to develop cross-community, cross-border relationships between people with disabilities in the Strabane and Lifford areas. With the help of disability organisations such as Rehabcare, Lifford and Glenside Adult Training Centre, Strabane 17 people with intellectual and physical disabilities were recruited. The participants took part in 28 facilitated sessions to enhance their understanding of traditions and cultures; increase levels of tolerance and acceptance; decrease levels of isolation, alienation and social exclusion, and to enable people with disabilities in becoming more ‘visible’ in daily lives of communities.
On Friday 27th September, the final day of the project, the participants were presented with certificates by Mr. Eamonn Browne, Project Coordinator, Reconciliation through the Riverine to mark their involvement in the Cross-border Forum on Disabilities.
The overall aim of the Reconciliation through the Riverine is to address the impact of the ‘conflict’ on the Strabane/Lifford area and its hinterlands by regenerating the border riverside area so as to create an iconic shared space as a lasting legacy of the Peace Process and consolidating the work undertaken in the last 15 years in terms of peace building and reconciliation.
The Reconciliation through the Riverine is funded by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI). Since it was established by the Irish and British Governments in 1986, the IFI has worked to underpin efforts towards peace in Northern Ireland. Progress is due in no small part to consistent international encouragement and generous political and practical support for peace in the island of Ireland. The International Fund has been the principal channel for this support, notably from the United States, the European Union, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
“This project is supported by the Reconciliation through the Riverine Project managed by Donegal County Council and funded by the International Fund for Ireland”.
RAPHOE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE AGM
Raphoe Family Resource Centre will hold their AGM on Wednesday 9th October at 7.30 2013 in the Resource Centre William Street Raphoe.
RAPHOE PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER TABLE QUIZ
Table Quiz in Central Hotel Raphoe on Thursday 3rd October at 8.30 p.m. Teams of 4 €5.00 per person
COURSES FOR AUTUMN/WINTER
Raphoe Family Centre are now taking names for beginners Crocheting classes and Health & Well Being through Mindfullness. For further information please contact Melanie on 074 9145796
SOMETHING SPECIAL SUPPORT GROUP
Supporting the needs of Parents/Guardians of Children with
Delayed Communication/learning Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Support meeting taking place on Tuesday 8th October at 7.30 p.m. for details contact Melanie 074 9145796
RAPHOE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMME TIME TABLE
Tuesday: 3rd & 4th class 3.00-4.00pm
5th & 6th class 4.00-5.00pm
Wednesday: Junior & Senior Infants 2.00-3.00pm
1st & 2nd class 3.00-4.00pm
Computer Club 3.00- 5.00 p.m. (7 – 12 years olds)
Homework Support 5.30 – 6.30 p.m.
Youth Café 7.00-9.00pm
Thursday: Junior & Senior Infants 2.00-3.00pm
1st & 2nd class 3.00-4.00pm
COUNSELLING SERVICES:
The service which is free and confidential is by appointment only by telephoning 086 3601718.
RAPHOE WALKING GROUP:
The Raphoe Walking Group meets every Thursday at 10.30am in the Family Resource Centre. Everyone Welcome. This is a brilliant opportunity to get fit (ter) and meet new people in your Community.
LITTLE SMILES WITH BIG DREAMS
Little Smile’s is a local parent and toddler group that meets in the Family Resource Centre on Wednesday morning from 10.30 -12 noon. The group is also open to grandparents/ Aunts/Uncles and childminders. This is a great opportunity for pre-school children to meet other children, enjoy messy play, story time and music. Light lunch is provides.
HARVEST SOCIAL
In aid of Raymochey Parish church on Friday 18th October from 9.00 – 1.00 a.m. in Manorcunningham Resource Centre, Music by George Bustard, supper will be served on the night. Tickets €7.50
SPRINGBOARD FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT
BOOK A PLACE ON OUR FORTHCOMING PROGRAMMES
PARENTS PLUS PROGRAMME
0-6 YR OLDS / 6-12YRS OLDS
Springboard Family Support Project are now taken names for two upcoming
8 week Parents Plus Programmes –
0-6 YR OLDS & 6-12YRS OLDS
A practical & positive guide to parenting children
Topics include: Being a responsive parent, encouraging and supporting children. Promoting children’s language and development. Helping children concentrate and learn Building co- operation in young children, Managing tantrums, misbehaviour and problems.
These programmes will be held on Monday mornings from 10.00 am – 12 noon
Date for programmes to be confirmed
Contact Springboard office on 074 9173918
Venue: Springboard, Castlegrove, Raphoe
(Childcare & Travel can also be provided)
Little Explorers
Parent & Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Group is an activity which allows Parents / guardians to attend a session which looks at different activities which promotes learning and fun for children aged 0-4 years. Children will avail of a variety of activities which support their physical, social and emotional development as well as promoting their language development.
Parent and Toddler also gives parent / Guardians the opportunity to socialize and meet up in a warm caring stimulating environment. The activities on offer at Little Explorers are: Arts & Crafts, Physical play, Circle and Rhyme Time & Information sessions for parentsParents are provided with a healthy snack!!!! The Parent and toddler session runs every Tuesday morning from 11.00am – 12.30pm. Why not come along and have some fun!!!!
TIN WHISTLE CLASSES RESUME.
Tin whistle classes with Christy Murray at the usual venue- the Playschool on Castle road or also known as the back road Raphoe. The classes will be, Beginners/juniors 7.00 – 7.40 p.m. Intermediate 7.45 – 8.25 p.m. Adults (over16) 8.30 – 9.10 p.m. everybody welcome All whistles should be in the key of D.
St Vincent de Paul Conference of St Columba Raphoe.
Please contact in confidence Tel: 0860696332.
MAKE IT HAPPEN TRAINING FOR SUCCESS AT TYRONE DONEGAL PARTNERSHIP
This course offers unique Training Programme tailored to overcome barriers to learning for School leavers and young Adults. A small allowance may be available. If interested please contact Tyrone Donegal Partnership on 028 82250962.
RAPHOE BOXING CLUB
Raphoe Intermediates boxers will be in action next week in the Dockers Club Belfast when the Ulster Intermediate Championships are staged. On Saturday 5th October the Donegal Novice Championships will be held in the Letterkenny clubhouse and the Raphoe club will have 5 boxers in action at the championships. Tickets for the clubs 25th anniversary in Jackson’s hotel on 16th November are now sale and can be had from any club member at the clubhouse Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.00 – 9.00 p.m. or contact Gary Mc Cullagh 0876620824 or Peter O Donnell 0877703116
