RAPHOE NOTES
GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME
The Family Resource Centre is hosting the GROW Community Mental Health Awareness Programme for 4 consecutive Thursday mornings commencing on Thursday 8th May. Each of the 4 sessions will be of two- hour duration from 10.30am-12.30pm. 
Week 1: Thursday 8th May-“Building Resilience”
Week 2: Thursday 15th May-“Stress Management”
Week 3: Thursday 22nd May-“Managing Anxiety and Depression”
Week 4: Thursday 29th May-“Introduction to Mindfulness/Stress Reduction Training”
The GROW Community Awareness Programme aims to develop thinking around the subject of mental health in general, its relevance to our lives today and the need and importance of maintaining one’s own mental health and general sense of well-being. In association with the see-change campaign we aim to create an environment where people are more open and positive in their attitude towards their mental health.
The programme is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. For further details and/or to book a place contact Maria on 086 7702860 or contact the Family Resource Centre on 074 9145796/087 3641503. The GROW Information Line number is 1890 474474; Website: www.grow.ie
Raphoe Summer Playscheme
Ra Sim Play would like to thank Glenda Ayton and Andrea McCobb for their help in organising the recent SK. Thank you to Centra, Raphoe, and The Diamond, Hairdressers for Vouchers. Also a special thanks to Pat at the Central Hotel, Raphoe for his generous donation and help, and to all the supplied food and donations from the Runners, walkers and the little one the bike. Kate and Eugene McGinley and our lovely Donegal Rose, Thank you to everybody.
The Playscheme will run this year in early July. Look out for further details as places will be limited.
Child Counselling Service:
The Family Resource Centre is pleased to announce that it is now in a position to provide a free and confidential Child Counselling Service, made possible from funding received from the Child and Family Agency. The Counsellor, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who is a member of the National Association of Psychotherapists will be available in the Family Resource Centre on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) from 11.30am-3.00pm. To make an appointment please contact 086 3969149. Please note, when it is considered to be appropriate parental/guardian consent will be required.
International Year of the Family:
The International Day of the Family will be celebrated all over the world on Thursday 15th May but this year there is an additional significance to the occasion as it is also the 20th anniversary of the International Year of the Family, which in Ireland in 1994 heralded the first six or seven Family Resource Centres that were piloted mainly in the inner city of Dublin. Twenty years on there are now 106 FRCs nationally with 9 in Donegal. The Family Resource Centre in Raphoe will be hosting a number of family friendly events on the 15th May to mark the occasion so please watch this space for further details.
Dementia-friendly Initiatives:
As part of the International Year of the Family the Family Resource Centre will be officially launching two initiatives in association with Dementia Aware Donegal (DAD) which aim to raise awareness of dementia and to foster the inclusion of people living with dementia and their family carers. The initiatives are inclusive sports mornings and the extension of our Thursday morning walks to include the participation of people with dementia in ‘memory walks’ in and around the town centre. The initiatives will be supported by several volunteers and Transition Year students as well as staff from the FRC. The FRC would like to sincerely thank the TY Coordinators in the two local secondary schools for their support and cooperation with the initiatives.
Health and Well being Through Mindfulness
In the next coming weeks we will be running a new “health and well being through mindfulness” programme. This has been a very successful course that people have truly benefited from. The programme helps people build resilience to deal with life stresses and traumatic events. Mindfulness has been shown to be among the most effective skills in building emotional and mental resilience. Over the weeks this course will introduce participants to a range of mindfulness skills. This learning will lead to an increase in capacity and confidence in group members. Practice of these skills will lead to life long benefits. It is likely the course will take place on Friday mornings from 10.30-12.30 noon. If anyone is interested please contact Melanie at the FRC on 0749145796 / 0873641503.
The Role of Churches & Cultural Organisations in Peace-building
As part of the Border Counties Social Inclusion Project
Tyrone~Derry & Donegal Action (TDDA) invite you to a discussion workshop on:
‘The Role of Churches & Cultural Organisations in Peace-building’
In Newbuildings Community Centre,
4 Duncastle Road, Newbuildings, Co. Londonderry .
On Thursday 24th April 2014, from 7-9pm.
Speakers:
Mr.Jim Brownlee (Apprentice Boys of Derry)
Mr.Trevor Temple (Diamond War Memorial Project)
Dr.David Latimer (Monreagh & 1st Derry Presbyterian Churches)
Light refreshments available. No admission fee.
Please register attendance before 24th April by contacting TDDA on Email: tdaction@gmail.com or Tel: 00353 749173747
Springboard Family Support Project
Easter Draw Winners
1st Prizes – Easter Hamper Sponsored by Raphoe Centra
John Mc Glinchey
2nd Prize – Large Easter Egg
Stephen Brogan
3rd Prize – Box of Chocolates
Bridget McCarron
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Raphoe Centra for sponsoring the Easter hamper,
To all those people who either bought or sold tickets for us, particularly all the Afterschool Club children & Parent & Toddler group. Thank you all so much. Your support is very much appreciated.
SPRINGBOARD BOOK A PLACE ON OUR FORTHCOMINGSPRING PROGRAMME
PARENTS PLUS PROGRAMME
6-12YR OLDS
SPRINGBOARD FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT ARE RUNNING AN EIGHT WEEK
PARENTS PLUS PROGRAMME –
A PRACTICAL & POSITIVE GUIDE TO PARENTING CHILDREN
TOPICS INCLUDE
BEING A RESPONSIVE PARENT.
ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING CHILDREN.
PROMOTING CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE AND DEVELOPMENT.
HELPING CHILDREN CONCENTRATE AND LEARN
BUILDING CO- OPERATION IN YOUNG CHILDREN
MANAGING TANTRUMS, MISBEHAVIOUR AND PROBLEMS
This programme will commence Wednesday 30th April 2014
Wednesday Mornings from 10am – 12noon programme is free of charge
(Childcare & Travel can also be provided)
TO BOOK A PLACE ON OUR PROGRAMME
Contact Springboard office on 074 9173918
A.S.I.S.T.
Raphoe Family Resource Centre is hosting the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (A.S.IS.T.) on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July 2014 from 9.00am-4.30pm both days and we are now taking names of anyone interested in this informative training.
A.S.I.S. T. is a training course developed for both members of the public and professionals, and aims to enhance people’s skills to intervene until either the immediate risk of suicide is reduced or additional support or resources can be found.
The emphasis of the two-day workshop, which is free, is on suicide first aid, on helping a person at risk to stay safe and seek further help. To book a place please contact us on 074 9145796/087 3641503 or email raphoefrc@eircom.net
2 in 2 u Campaign
Does your boyfriend get jealous when you spend time with your friends?
Does he always phone or text when you’re out without him?
Do you avoid disagreeing with him in case he loses his temper?
If you have answered yes to any of the above, please think about taking a Relationship Health check at 2in2u.ie
BECAUSE IF SOMETHING FEELS WRONG, IT PROBABLY IS.
And remember, if anything about your relationship ever makes you feel anxious or worried, please call the Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900, 10am-10pm, 7 days a week.
RAPHOE 5K
Raphoe 5k in association with Lifford Athletic Club will take place on Tuesday evening 15th July so don’t forget to pencil in the date! The race, which is now into its 4th year, and which is part of Donegal Co. Athletics Board’s Grand Prix Series has been incredibly successful thanks to the large number of entrants not only from the Raphoe area but from the surrounding towns of Lifford, Convoy, Castlefin, St.Johnston, Aghyaran as well as runners from Ballybofey, Letterkenny, Strabane and Derry.
Brendan O’Donnell, Lifford Athletic Club has been of tremendous support to the Family Resource Centre in the organising and running of this fundraising event and we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Brendan for that support.
LITTLE SMILES WITH BIG DREAMS
Little Smiles with Big Dreams is a parent and toddler group that meets every Wednesday morning at 10.30am –12 noon in the Family Resource Centre. Anyone who is in care of a child where it is an aunt / uncle/ childminder or grandparent is welcome. The kiddies can get involved in Messy play, free play, story time and music time where the adult can enjoy a cuppa tea and meet other adults. Parent and Toddler are a great way to enhance your little one confidence and meet others their age. A light lunch is provided and a small cost of 50 cent per family.
HEALTHY WALKS
If you are in and around Raphoe and would like to keep fit, join us on our Healthy walk every Thursday morning at 10.30 a.m. The group meets in Raphoe Family Resource Centre. Everyone Welcome.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
Do you know that Raphoe Family Resource Centre is available for children’s birthday parties and special occasions? To find out more please contact the Centre on 074 9145796.
WEEKLY EMPLOYMENT LIST
Raphoe Family Resource Centre receives an updated weekly employment list and if you are interested in receiving this list through e-mail or print-out please contact 074 9145796 or call into the Centre for more details.
COUNSELLING SERVICE:
The service which is free and confidential is by appointment only by telephoning 086 3601718.
Little Explorers Parent & Toddler Group
Parent and Toddler Group is an activity which allows Parents / guardians to attend a session which looks at different activities to promote learning and fun for children aged 0-4 years. Children will avail of a variety of activities which support their physical, social and emotional development as well as promoting their language development.
Parent and Toddler also give parent / guardians the opportunity to socialize and meet up in a warm caring stimulating environment. The activities on offer at Little Explorers are: Arts & Crafts, Physical Play, Circle and Rhyme Time & Information sessions for parents. Parents are provided with a healthy snack!!!! The Parent and toddler session runs every Tuesday morning from 11.00am – 12.30pm. Why not come along and have some fun!!!
Raphoe Boxing Club
Congratulations goes to Raphoe Club boxer Oran Devine who was crowned Ulster School boy boxing Champion at 48kgs on Sunday last in the 2000 Centre Newtownstewart when he outpointed the hometown hot favourite Tadgh McSorley Two Castles B.C.
Oran now goes forward to the National Finals in Dublin from 22nd to 26th April and everyone at the Raphoe Club extend best wishes for every success to the popular Raphoe Puncher.
On Friday night Raphoe’s light middle king pin Danny Duggan will be in action at a major tournament in Carrigart.
Raphoe coach Gary McCullagh has now finalized most of the match-making for the club’s forth coming major tournament to be staged in Deele College Sports hall on Saturday 3rd May with all the proceeds going to the Christian McCullagh Fund and all donations for this charity tournament will be greatly appreciated.
Tickets for the tournament are now on sale and can be purchased from any club member or at the club house Monday- Wednesday-Friday 7-9pm.
Please note that all notes should be placed in the box provided in Raphoe Post Office by a Thursday before 4.00 p.m. or alternatively can be dropped into Raphoe Family Resource Centre or e-mailed to raphoefrc@eircom.net every Thursday to meet the print deadline.