Mevagh Community Garden Want of learn how to grow your own vegetables?  Enjoy the great outdoors or make new friends?  Well if you do, no better time like the present. There are a few places free at the garden for this year’s growing season. Cost €60. This entitles you to two drills, a raised bed outdoors and a raised bed in the poly tunnel. For more information phone Resource Centre.

ASIST two day suicide prevention workshop: 13th -14^th April 9 am – 4.30pm – This is a two day intensive, interactive workshop where participants develop their skills through simulations and role-playing in order to become more ready, willing and able to help people at risk of suicide.

Mevagh Craft Group – meet weekly every Thursday morning from 10.30am to – 12.30pm in the Resource Centre, new members are always welcome.

Yogalates – Will be commencing on 20^th April 2016 from 10:00am – 11:00am. This course is part funded with a special introductory offer of €20 per person. Booking is essential, so please contact the centre to book your place on 91 55055.

Pilates – Classes continue – on Tuesday’s, beginners at 10:00am followed by improver’s class at 11:30am.  New improver’s class on Wednesdays at 7:00pm.  Contact Orlagh on 0872819746 for further information.

Yoga – Classes continue on Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Visitors to the area are welcome to drop-in for a class. Please contact Victoria for further info: 0873297169

A talk on “Parental Support to Improve Children’s Learning” by Pauline Hunter (B. ED, MA, NDT, JST) – will be taking place on Thursday, 7th April 2016, 7:30pm – 9:30pm in Mevagh FRC, Downings. Topics covered include: how children learn, improving self-esteem in children and how exercise improves learning. This is a FREE event and will provide invaluable advice and guidance for parents/guardians, childcare workers and other interested parties.  This event is supported by Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC). To register or for more information please contact Mevagh FRC on 074 91 55055.

LEGO Workshop – will take place at the ‘Busy Bees Parent and Toddler Group’ session on 22nd April 2016, 11:00am – 12pm in Mevagh FRC, Downings.  The workshop will be provided by The School Door and the facilitator will lead the children in working on a number of activities to develop communication and language skills and to foster imaginative play. Everyone Welcome and cost per family is only €3 but booking is essential as places are limited.  To register or for more information please contact Mevagh FRC on 07491 55055.

Mevagh Community Garden Want of learn how to grow your own vegetables?  Enjoy the great outdoors or make new friends?  Well if you do, no better time like the present. There are a few places free at the garden for this year’s growing season. Cost €60. This entitles you to two drills, a raised bed outdoors and a raised bed in the poly tunnel.  For more information phone Resource Centre.

Mevagh Craft Group – meet weekly every Thursday morning from 10.30am to – 12.30pm in the Resource Centre, new members are always welcome.

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

Yoga – New 5 week Course commences Tues 22nd March 7:30pm. Visitors to the area are welcome to drop-in for a class. Please contact Victoria for further info: 0873297169

Woman’s World Day of Prayer.

Sincere thanks to all the ladies and men who supported Woman’s World of Prayer in the Mevagh Parish. Thanks also to Mevagh Day centre who allowed us the use of their lovely facilities. €164 was raised on the night.

Coffee Morning in aid of World Down Syndrome Day – a coffee morning takes place on Monday 21 March from 11am to 2pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre, Downings.  All proceeds will go to the Donegal Down Syndrome Association.  All welcome.

“Parental Support to Improve Children’s Learning”
Thursday, 7th April 2016, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Mevagh Family Resource Centre, Downings

The workshop will be provided by Pauline Hunter (B. ED, MA, NDT, JST) and will cover topics including: how children learn, improving self-esteem in children and how exercise improves learning.

Mevagh Community Garden.

Want of lean how to grow your own vegetables?

Enjoy the great outdoors or make new friends?

Well if you do, there’s no better time like the present. There are a few places free at the garden for this year’s growing season. Cost €60. This entitles you to two drills, a raised bed outdoors and a raised bed in the poly tunnel.

ASIST two day suicide prevention workshop: 13th -14^th  April 9 am – 4.30pm.

This is a two day intensive, interactive workshop where participants develop their skills through simulations and role-playing in order to become more ready, willing and able to help people at risk of suicide.

 Mevagh Men’s Group will meet again this Tuesday 15^th March at 8pm in the Centre.  An evening of music with Paddy Cullen.  All welcome.

Mevagh Craft Group – meet weekly every Thursday morning from 10.30am to – 12.30pm in the Resource Centre, new members are always welcome.

Pilates new course starting on a Tuesday morning – Beginners at 10:00am followed by improver’s class at 11:30am.  New improver’s class on Wednesdays at 7:00pm.  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.

Fundraising 25 Card Drive – Scoil Cholmcille, Devlinreagh, Carrigart will hold a 25 Card Drive in the school on Friday 18th March 2016 at 8:00pm.  Tables of 8 – half the pot in prizes.  Tickets at €20 are available from 086-8649990.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Call 9155055 or text 087 9228944. 

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Mevagh Carer’s Group – will be meeting on Tuesday 8^th March at 11:00 pm. New members are always welcome to join this group.    

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

Donegal Business Week 2016 – Údarás na Gaeltachta will hold an information session on the supports and services available to start and run your business in the Gaeltacht.  A representative will be available at the Mevagh Resource Centre on Thursday, 10^th March from 10am until 12 noon.  Further information from Údarás na Gaeltachta on 074 9560100.

Lifelong Learning Information Service – Would you like information on Education, Training or Career Paths?  Donegal Local Development Company will be available to assist you at the Mevagh Family Resource Centre on Thursday 10^th March from 10am until 12noon. Contact Noelle on 087 1683869 to book an appointment or for further information.

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.

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

Other Notes

 Mevagh Operation Transformation 5K Fun Run and Walk on Sunday 6^th March at
2pm.  Registration from 1.45 pm at Scoil Naomh Brid, Downings.  Entry Fee €5 – Kids Free.

Fundraising 25 Card Drive – Scoil Cholmcille, Devlinreagh, Carrigart will hold a 25 Card Drive in the school on Friday 18th March 2016 at 8:00 pm.  Tables of 8 – half the pot in prizes.  Tickets at €20 are available from 086-8649990.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Downings Tidy Towns – will hold a meeting in the Resource Centre on Wednesday 9^th March at 8pm to finalise preparations for the St. Patrick’s evening parade.