Raphoe Notes
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.
Art Exhibition
Raphoe Family Resource Centre will be holding an Art Exhibition on Wednesday 1st May 2024 from 7 – 9PM to show off some of the lovely art pieces created by our art classes over the years. Many thanks goes to Donegal ETB Community Education Programme for their invaluable continued support. Everyone is welcome on the night!
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Mother & Toddler Group (off 3rd April Easter)
Raphoe Family Resource Centre’s Little Smiles with Big Dreams Toddler Group meet every Wednesday morning from 10.30 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! Contact Laura if you have any further queries on 0873350658.
Raphoe Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed group meet every Thursday at 12 Noon in “The Shed”. The shed is back in full swing for 2024!. If you have a few hours to spare why not come along and join in! New members are always welcome for a cuppa in the shed! 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.
Raphoe Walking Group
Raphoe Walking Group will continue to 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 Tuesday 10am-12pm in 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
OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS
St Johnston Presbyterian Church Car Boot Sale
St. Johnston presbyterian Church are holding a car boot sale on Saturday 20th April from 11 – 4PM. There will be games and lucky dip in the hall with teas and coffees being served upstairs. Anyone wishing to sell are welcome from 10AM Cars/Small Vans €15 Large Vans €20. Contact 0868832688 to book a place. We hope to see you all there!
Raphoe Boxing Club Its busy times ahead as usual for the boxers of the local boxing club as Rian Patton will be in action at the National Junior 2 Championships in Roscommon next week and our “Blonde Bomber” Taylor will feature in the National Senior Cadet Championships in Dublin in 2 weeks time. The officers of the Raphoe club would like to extend a sincere thanks to Martin Laird and all his crew at Raphoe tidy towns for the excellent work they do inside and outside the club-house as it is greatly appreciated by everyone at the club.
Election of Mrs Charlotte Maye, Raphoe as
President of the Retired Teachers Association of Ireland.
Our community of Raphoe and district extend our sincere congratulations to Mrs Charlotte Maye on her election as President of the RTAI for the coming year. Charlotte has been involved at Branch and National level for a long number of years. It is a great honour for Charlotte and her family on her election as President. Charlotte was Branch Secretary of her local Branch for a number of years and organised Branch meetings, coffee mornings and trips away for her Retired Colleagues.
Charlotte attended the INTO National Conference held in Derry recently where she spoke to the Delegates as President of the RTAI .
This was a proud moment for Charlotte as two of her daughters Rachel Gallagher and Paula Mc Carthy attended this Conference as members of the INTO and delegates at this conference.
We all wish Charlotte a successful term as RTAI President as she travels to attend Branch Meeting as requested all over the country.
Big Brother Big Sister Programme
Big Brother Big Sister is again calling on adult volunteers to step forward and give just one hour a week to meet with a young person from age 8-18 for whom life may be a little challenging. Your support can make a real difference. We are currently looking for both male and female volunteers in the Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Contact us today, Julie 0860484459 Finghin: 0868213756 or alternatively click the link here: https://www.foroige.ie/express-your-interest
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
Donegal Volunteer Centre
Looking to volunteer locally, we have a wide range of volunteer roles available! For more information contact Eamonn on 0871039730/Office 07491 26740
Age Action – Care & Repair, Volunteers needed
Age Action’s Care and repair does small DIY jobs, free of charge, for older people to help them maintain their homes and independence. We are currently recruiting volunteers for this role who have skills in small repairs and home improvements, as well as their own basic tools and transport. Care and repair volunteers can do minor home decorating, tack down carpets, change light bulbs, move furniture, hang pictures, basic gardening and much more!
We are currently piloting the programme in Donegal and are looking for volunteers in the following areas: Letterkenny Stranorlar Drumkeen Raphoe
Lifford Ballybofey Convoy
If you are interested in this role please contact us on: 014756989, volunteering@ageaction.ie
Raphoe Tidy Towns
Spring Clean Time
It’s that time of year when we think about tidying up our gardens and properties. The Tidy Towns have a number of staff who are available on their own time to carry out gardening, grass cutting, strimming, power washing, painting etc at keen rates. Further details please contact 074 9145692 or 0879473527.
If you live in a rural area outside Raphoe and are planning a litter clean up please contact the Tidy Towns 9145692 or Co. Council 9153900 for bags and pickers. The Council will collect all litter collected. Thank You.
Raphoe Friday Seniors Club will resume on Friday 5th April. A special thank you to all the volunteers who help at the club every Friday. New volunteers and members are very welcome just call in any Friday from 10.30am until 1pm. Thank You.
The Community Room at the Volt House is available free to groups or individuals for meetings etc. To book the room please contact Volt House Reception on 074 9173966.