This week’s Raphoe Community Notes have just been published.
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.
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
Crochet for Adults
Crochet for Adults is starting on Thursday 21 st of September from 7pm-9pm. Cost is €15 per
person. For more information, / to register contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503 or
contact us on WhatsApp/Facebook
Art Class
Art classes starting 15th September from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Raphoe Family Resource
Centre. Cost is €15 per person. Suitable for adults of any age – go on give it a go! To book
your place contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503 call, text or 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 required – 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
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
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 Thank You.
Local History Project
Have you 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 Boxing Club
The Boxing Club is now back in full swing for the new season and sessions for senior boxers
under the guidance of club coaches Gary Mc Cullagh and Gerard Keaveney take place on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 7 – 9PM. The club has 4 senior boxers entered
for the Ulster Senior Championship’s that take place in Belfast from 25 th – 28 th September.
The Raphoe Club will host its 35 th anniversary tournament with a bumper boxing show in the
Deele College Sport pavilion on Saturday 18 th November and more details of this tournament
will be out in the coming weeks.
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