Here are this week’s Mevagh community notes.
Mevagh Men’s group – meet monthly, a social group, sharing stories and craic. Thursday 25th January, 7pm in Mevagh FRC. New members welcome. Refreshments provided.
An Introduction to Photography Using Your Smart Phone – New programme starting in Mevagh FRC on Friday 26th January @ 11am – 12:30pm, for 4 weeks. You will look at composition, light on phones, angels and finish with a photoshoot. Cost is €30. Facilitated by Emma Lou Kerr. Tel: 074 9155055 to book your place.
Herbalism & Nutrition Course – Kickstart the New Year with Herbalism & Nutrition classes by Kathleen Langan (Master Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist & Iridologist), this will include classes on Juicing, Fermentation (with free scoby/kefir & juice samples), with lots of tips & advice on keeping the body healthy through diet, natural remedies & herbs. Starting on Wednesday 31st January 2024 @ 10 – 12pm. Course will run for 6 weeks and costs €45. Booking is essential, please Tel: 074 9155055 to book.
Mevagh Women Together / Mná Mhiobhaigh – will have their AGM on Monday 12th February at 7.30pm at the Family Resource Centre. New members welcome.
Busy Bees Parent and Toddler Group – meet every Friday 10am-12pm. Play with new toys, meet other parents, have fun. Refreshments provided.
Project Co-ordinator Advertisement for Mevagh FRC – To work in partnership with the voluntary Board of Directors, staff and community leaders to follow through the aims, objectives and actions of the organisation in response to the needs of children and families. The successful candidate will have: A relevant third level qualification – Minimum level 7 (for example, Family Support Practice, Community Development or related discipline). And/or A minimum of 7 years’ experience in: family support in a community-based setting/ Working through a community development approach/ Community sector project management/ Supervising and supporting staff/ Implementing a governance framework informed by best practice. For job description and application form please email: mfrcrecruitment@gmail.com The closing date for receipt of applications is: Friday 2nd February at 12noon. Applications will only be accepted on the official application form. C.V.s will not be accepted.
TÚS Community Employment Scheme (19½ hrs) Administrative Assistant – A vacancy exists at Mevagh Family Resource Centre for an Administrative Assistant. Experience an advantage Candidates must be in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance for at least one year. To confirm eligibility or for further details, contact: Áine Uí Rabhartaigh on 087 2366912 or email a.uirabhartaigh@udaras.ie
Other Notes
Mindfulness Based Childbirth & Parenting Programme – Antenatal Education and Mindfulness course for pregnant couples. Wednesday 7th February, 9 weeks @ 6.30pm – 9pm, Mevagh FRC, Downings. Places for 3-4 pregnant couples. Cost €50 (to cover costs of room rental). Facilitated by Sarah Brennan, local GP and Mindfulness Teacher. Email Sarah.s.brennan@universityofgalway.ie if interested and Sarah will arrange a zoom call to discuss in more detail the programme. https://www.mindfulbirthing.org/
