Raphoe is a busy place. Check out all that is happening in the town this week.
Raphoe Family Resource Centre CLG.
Raphoe Family Resource Centre provide 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.
Memory Tree – Raphoe Men’s Shed
Raphoe men’s shed have teamed up with the Irish Men’s shed Association and the Irish
Hospice Foundation for this lovely project. We have all suffered losses and grief personal
and public, big & small, ones we have learnt to live with and ones that unexpectantly take
our breaths away, it could be the loss of a loved one, the loss of time spent with loved ones
during covid, it could be about a person, place or a moment in time! Raphoe Men’s shed
invite you to join them on Thursday 4 th May at the Family Resource Centre between 10 and
2PM for a cuppa and to place your memory on their memory tree! Everyone Welcome!
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 meet 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
VOLT HOUSE AND RAPHOE TIDY TOWNS – “Our town our future”
Volt House & 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 19 th April at 7.30PM “Our town our future” 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 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 & Toddler Group
Baby and toddlers takes 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 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 meet 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
