MEVAGH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Áras Ros Goill, Downings – Call 9155055 or text 087 9228944.

Mevagh FRC AGM – The Annual General Meeting of Meitheal Mhíobhaigh CTR (Mevagh Family Resource Centre) will be held on Monday 29th February 2016 at 7pm in the centre.  All Welcome.

Mevagh Men’s Group – will be meeting on Tuesday 1st March 2016 at 8:00pm. David Bishop will be giving a personal insight into Coping with Cancer. All welcome.

Driver Theory Course – Do you need a helping hand with the Driver Theory test? A 5 week course that explores driver theory from how to apply for it and what you are entitled to as help, to the rules of the road on the driver theory CD. Commencing on Wed. 2nd March from 7pm to 9:30pm in the Resource Centre. Cost is €25, payable in advance. Places are limited. Call the centre on 074-9155055 to reserve your place as only a few places remain. This course is part-funded by Co. Donegal ETB and is open to participants 18yrs and over.

Mevagh Craft Group – meet weekly and share skills such as knitting, crochet, cross stitch, sewing and quilting. Group meet every Thursday morning from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. New members are always welcome.

Breastfeeding Support Group – continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre. This is a drop-in support group and is open to pregnant and breastfeeding mums and is Public Health Nurse led. Feel free to pop in to meet other mums and enjoy a cuppa. For further details, please contact the centre on 91 55055 or your local healthcare professional.

Busy Bees, Parent, Baby and Toddler Group for babies to 5 year olds – meet every Friday morning from 10.00am to 12.00 noon, so why not bring your little tots along for a morning of fun. Cost €3 per family.

Parentstop – You’re doing your best but we know that all parents are under significant stress trying to manage children, relationships, households, finances etc. Parentstop provide help, support and advice to parents and families. So if you would like to avail of this excellent service in the Mevagh area, please contact Sarah on 0877149789 to arrange your appointment at the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.

Pilates continue on a Tuesday morning – Beginners at 10:00 am followed by improver’s class at 11:30 am. Usual improver’s class on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Contact Orlagh on 0872819746 for further information.

Yoga –continues on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in Mevagh Family Resource Centre. Beginners welcome. Contact Victoria for further information on 087 3297169.

Downings Tidy Towns – will be meeting on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 at 8:00pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre. This is a follow on meeting to organise the St. Patrick’s Evening parade.

Activities in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre for Adult Learner Festival

Week 22^nd – 26^th February

23/02/2016     Maths for Parents 10-12 noon

Are you afraid of Maths, or have you forgotten how to do a lot of it?  An introductory session on coming to grips with basic maths – multiplication, division, decimals, fractions and percentages. Help yourself to help with homework. €3.

23/02/2016    Introduction to Basic Computers 2.15-3 15pm.

Come to grips with your computer – afraid to turn it on, use the keyboard or surf the internet well now is your chance to change all that.  Roisin is here to help you take that first step.  Individual attention guaranteed.  The workshop will commence on Tuesday 23^rd February from 2.15 – 3.15 pm. The workshop is free.  Places are limited so please call the centre to reserve your place.

24/02/2016      10.30- 12 noon       Art with Una

Always wanted to try your skills drawing Still life?  This once off workshop is an introduction to Still Life drawing.  €5.

25/02/2016         10-12.30pm   Mevagh Craft Group

Mevagh Craft Group would love to share skills such as knitting, crochet, cross stitch, sewing and quilting. Come along and join the group on Thursday to learn new skills and enjoy a chat.

Áras Ros Goill, Downings – Call 9155055 or text 087 9228944. 

A Taste of Mosaic – Learn to make an original mosaic piece of wall art, no prior experience necessary.  The course will include a brief cutting demonstration, guidance on gluing and spacing of tiles to a base and grouting.  This 6 week course commences on Friday 26^th February from 10.30am to 12.30pm, cost: €40.   For further information and to book your place ring Centre on 074 9155055.

This course is part-funded by Co. Donegal ETB and is open to participants 18yrs and over.

Basic Computers – QQI Level 2 Essential I.T.  Come to grips with your computer – learn how to use the keyboard, surf the internet and to produce a short document.  Small group and lots of individual attention.  The course will commence on Tuesday 23rd February from 10 am to 12 noon and will run for 10 weeks.  The cost is €50.  Places are limited so please call the centre to reserve your place.

This course is part-funded by Co. Donegal ETB and is open to participants over 18 yrs. 

Driver Theory Course – Do you need a helping hand with the Driver Theory test? A 5 week course that explores driver theory from how to apply for it and what you are entitled to as help, to the rules of the road on the driver theory CD.  Commencing on Wednesday 2nd March from 7pm to 9:30pm in the Resource Centre.  Cost is €25, payable in advance.  Places are limited.  Call the centre to reserve your place.

This course is part-funded by Co. Donegal ETB and is open to participants over 18yrs.

Mevagh Women Together – will hold their A.G.M. on Monday, 15th February at 8pm in the Resource Centre.  Rev. Janice Browne will be in attendance.

Mevagh Men’s Group – will meet on Tuesday evening, 16th February at 8pm in the Resource Centre.  Fr. Joe Chambers will facilitate the meeting.

Mevagh Craft Group meet weekly and share skills such as knitting, crochet, cross stitch, sewing and quilting.  Members freely share ideas, swap patterns and help one another along.  Group meet every Thursday morning from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.  New members are always welcome.

Breastfeeding Support Group – continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.  This is a drop-in support group and is open to pregnant and breastfeeding mums and is Public Health Nurse led.  Feel free to pop in to meet other mums and enjoy a cuppa.  For further details, please contact the centre on 91 55055 or your local healthcare professional.

Busy Bees, Parent, Baby and Toddler Group for babies to 5 year olds – meet every Friday morning from 10.00am to 12.00 noon, so why not bring your little tots along for a morning of fun.  Cost €3 per family.

Parentstop – You’re doing your best but we know that all parents are under significant stress trying to manage children, relationships, households, finances etc. Parentstop provide help, support and advice to parents and families.  So if you would like to avail of this excellent service in the Mevagh area, please contact Sarah on 0877149789 to arrange your appointment at the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.

Pilates classes continue on a Tuesday morning – Beginners at 10:00 am followed by improver’s class at 11:30 am.  Usual improver’s class on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.  Contact Orlagh on 0872819746 for further information.

Yoga in Mevagh Family Resource Centre every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm.  Both beginners and those with previous experience are welcome to come along.  Contact Victoria for further information on 087 3297169.

Devlinreagh N.S. Open Day: Beidh lá oscailte do thuismitheoirí agus a gcuid páistí in Scoil Cholmcille Duibhlinn Riabhach ar an 25ú (Déardaoin) Feabhra ag 12.30pm.  Beidh deis ag na tuismitheoirí agus na páistí cuairt a thabhairt ar timpeallacht na scoile. Beidh cúpa tae /caife ar fáil do gach duine in seomra na dtuismitheoirí.  Beidh an Príomhoide ar fáil chun ceisteanna ar bith atá ag tuismitheoirí a fhreagairt.

There will be an Open Day for parents and children in Scoil Cholmcille, Devlinreagh on Thursday, 25th February at 12.30pm. There will be a cup of tea/coffee for all in the parent’s room. There will be an opportunity for parents and children to visit the school environment.  The Principal will be available to answer any questions that parents may have.  All are welcome.

For further information Call 9155055 or text 087 9228944.
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Basic Computers – QQI Level 2 Essential I.T. Come to grips with your computer – learn how to use the keyboard, surf the internet and to produce a short document. Small group and lots of individual attention. The course will commence on Tuesday 23rd February from 10 am to 12 noon and will run for 10 weeks. The cost is €50. Places are limited so please call the centre to reserve your place.

Mevagh Carers Group next meeting takes place on Tuesday 9th February at 11 am in the Resource Centre. Dianne Donnelly, HSE Carer’s Development Officer, will be in attendance. Dianne provides support and advice for carers as well as information on Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Respite Care Grant and also directs carers to the relevant supports and services.

Mevagh Craft Group meet weekly and share skills such as knitting, crochet, cross stitch, sewing and quilting. Members freely share ideas, swap patterns and help one another along. Group meet every Thursday morning from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. New members are always welcome.

Breastfeeding Support Group – will continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 11:00 am -12:30 pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre. This is a drop-in support group and is open to pregnant and breastfeeding mums and will be Public Health Nurse led. Feel free to pop in to meet other mums and enjoy a cuppa. For further details, please contact the centre on 9155055 or your local healthcare professional.

Busy Bees, Parent, Baby and Toddler Group for babies up to 5 year olds – meet every Friday morning from 10.00am to 12.00 noon, so why not bring your little tots along for a morning of fun. Cost €3 per family.

Parentstop – You’re doing your best but we know that all parents are under significant stress trying to manage children, relationships, households, finances etc. Parentstop provide help, support and advice to parents and families. So if you would like to avail of this excellent service in the Mevagh area, please contact Sarah on 0877149789 to arrange your appointment at the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.

Pilates classes continue on a Tuesday morning – Beginners at 10:00 am followed by improver’s class at 11:30 am. Usual improver’s class on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Contact Orlagh on 0872819746 for further information.

Yoga in Mevagh Family Resource Centre every Tuesday evening at 7:30 pm. Both beginners and those with previous experience are welcome to come along. Contact Victoria for further information on 087 3297169.

OTHER NOTES

C.L.G. Na nDúnaibh – Underage registration will take place on Friday 5th February between 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Training will continue on Wednesdays for U6’s & U8’s and Thursdays U10’s & U12’s from 6pm – 7pm. New players always welcome.

Downings Tidy Towns – next meeting to discuss planning the proposed St. Patrick’s Evening Parade and activities in Downings village will take place on Wednesday 10th February at 8pm in Mevagh Family Resource Centre. All welcome.