This week’s Raphoe community notes have just been published.
Raphoe Family Resource Centre CLG.
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.
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
Community Garda Drop-In will take place on Wednesday 18 th January from 6pm to 7pm in the Family Resource Centre. If you need forms, passports signed or stamped please call in. No appointment necessary.
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/ info@raphoefrc.ie or send us a message on our Facebook page! Supported by the Toy Show appeal.
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Baby and 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.
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 for 19.5 hours per week.
Applicants must be 21 years and over and be 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 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 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.
Raphoe Boxing club
The local club is now back in full swing after the Christmas break.
Junior classes take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm and the Senior boxers training is from 7pm to 8:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights under the guidance of club coaches Gary McCullagh and Gerry Keaveney.
Gary’s female fitness classes take place on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10am to 11am and from 7pm to 8pm when all new members are most welcome.
The local boxing club will celebrate its 35th Anniversary this year having been formed back in the summer of 1988.
Ceili Classes
Ceili classes taking place every Thursday night @ St Mary’s Hall Convoy from 8.30pm –10.30pm. €3 per class.
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