Raphoe Notes
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.
safeTALK
Raphoe Family Resource Centre are hosting safeTALK Training (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) on Monday 23rd September from 7.00pm to 10.30pm. This training is FREE to attend and delivered by the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention and Donegal Connecting for Life. . Details of the course are as follows:
SafeTALK is a 3.5 hour suicide alertness programme that prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. These specific set of skills are called suicide alertness and are
taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help to help reduce suicide risk in their community.
Content:
As a safeTALK trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
• Move beyond the common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide;
• Identify people who have thoughts of suicide;
• Apply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen & Keepsafe) to connect a person with thoughts to suicide first-aid intervention caregivers.
For Whom:
This training is suitable for anyone over the age of 18 who is prepared to be a suicide alert helper.
For further information on the training and to book your place please email CDLMSTraining@pieta.ie. Or if you need assistance to register contact Laura at the Family Resource Centre on 0749145796
It is recommended that anyone who has been bereaved or affected by a suicide within the past 12 months do not attend, as structured training like SafeTALK is probably not what they need.
Yarnbombing
Raphoe Family Resource Centre would like to hear from you if you would be interested in taking part in a yarnbombing project. What is yarnbombing – Yarnbombing is adding crocheted, knitted, or weaved yarn to items such as bikes, hula hoops, umbrellas, bunting, tree’s, fences, post boxes etc. and displayed in public places. (You do not have to be able to knit or crochet to take part)
Please contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503/Facebook/WhatsApp to register your interest.
Hope Matters Event
We are now taking names for Hope Matters Event, taking place on Monday 9th September 2024 at 10.30 – 12.30 in the Family Resource Centre. This is an amazing class run by Marie Dunne and it’s about the power and science of hope, its positive impact on wellbeing and learning practical techniques. Reserve your free space now by contacting the Centre on 0749+145796/0873641503 and get Raphoe on the map as ambassadors of Hope!!
SMART – Simply Making Affordable Really Tasty – Cooking on a budget class
SMART – Simply Making Affordable Really Tasty – Cooking on a budget class with Sharon from Shape your life on Friday 13th September from 10 – 11.30AM in Raphoe Family Resource Centre. Cost is €3 To book your place contact us on 0749145796/0873641503. Lots of delicious food to sample on the day!
Green Ribbon Family Fun Festival
The Green Ribbon Family Fun Festival will take place in Glenveagh Park on Sunday September 8th 2024 from 11Am – 2PM, this is an information and wellness day for individuals and for families to coincide with Green Ribbon Month and World Suicide Prevention Day. Lots of event for parents and children including nature therapy, web of life, Children’s Scavenger hunt, music at the castle and a tree of intention in memory of lost loved ones. Everyone welcome. Event is free.
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 11th September 2024 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.
Yoga
Yoga with Erin will start in the Family Resource Centre on Monday 16th September 2024 from 10 – 11AM, to book you place contact or for more info contact Erin on 0874502904.
Song writing Workshop
Every fortnight on a Tuesday (next class 17th September) time – A fun and creative class to explore the elements of song writing! Learn skills, share skills & express your thoughts! Why not come along and check it out! Cost is €3 Booking is essential, please contact Marie on 0749145796/0873641503.
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! 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 area, Karen Gallen on 087 388 5080
OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS
Raphoe Kurling Club
Kurling Club begins on Monday 16th September 6.30PM – 7.45PPM in Raphoe Presbyterian Church Hall. All new members welcome. For mor info contact Margaret on 0857067208
Raphoe Boxing club
The local boxing club has re-opened after a well-deserved summer break and club coaches Gary Mc Cullagh and Gerry Keaveney are on hand every Monday, Wednesday & Friday nights from 7PM to 8.30PM when all new and former members are very welcome. Junior classes will commence again in a couple of weeks’ time.
Club boxer Jack Mc Elroy had a very impressive victory at the weekend and will be in action again this weekend in Dublin when he will feature in the semi-finals of the national under 18 championships. Good luck Jack from all your team mates.
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
Volt House
Raphoe Community In Action CLG would like to wish Raphoe Community Playgroup every success in their new temporary home at the Suile Centre, from Monday 2nd September. We would also like to re-assure other users that classes etc will continue as usual. With Pilates Monday and Thursday, Tin Whistle Mondays, Tuesday Yoga, Wednesday Rinka, & Art group, and of course Friday Seniors Club. The Suile Centre is also available for private functions, (kid’s birthday parties, conference facilities, dance & creative classes etc.) The Volt House reception offers printing, photocopying and typing facilities at very reasonable rates. (074 91 73966) or email raphoe.volthouse@gmail.com