Breastfeeding Support Group – will continue to meet on Thursday Mornings from 11:00am-12:30pm. This group is Public Health Nurse led so come along and meet new friends and receive useful tips and guidance. This group is open to all mums-to-be and new mums who are interested in breastfeeding.

 Busy Bee’s Parent & Toddler Group – has stopped for the summer.  Back again in September!

 “Summer Stars” Reading Programme for Kids will be launched in Mevagh FRC on Friday 8^th July from 2pm to 3pm. The Summer Stars reading programme is running in public libraries throughout the country this summer. Summer Stars is a free programme, open to all children. Each child who registers for the programme at their local library joins in the fun of reading lots of exciting books during the summer. Children will receive their own Summer Stars Reading Card to record their progress and the Summer Stars Reward Stamp will be added to their card at the library for each book read. Fun rewards will be provided along the way. At the end of the programme, all children who have participated will be invited to attend an awards event.

Mevagh Book Club will meet in the Resource Centre on Tuesday evening, 5^th July at 8pm.

Mevagh Craft Group continue to meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.  New members are always welcome.

Baby & Kids Yoga Week in Mevagh FRC- 11^th July – 15^th July. Contact Helen Hancock – 085 823 7876. Booking essential.

• Toddler Yoga (18 months – 4 years) 11:00am – 11:45am. Fee is €45 for the week (drop in is €10). Half price for additional siblings.
• Baby Yoga (9 weeks – 9 months) 11:45am – 12:30pm. Fee is €70. (A real workout for mum and loads of interactive fun for baby).

 Irish Water Safety Week Downings – 18^th to 22^nd July. Commencing 9:30am on Monday 18^th July on Downings Beach. Registration forms are now available in the centre, so please register your child before Monday 18 July. Minimum age 5 years. Cost: €30 per child – concessions available.  Parents must be available for supervision at some stage over the week.  Booking Essential. Contact Mevagh FRC on 91 55055 for further details.

 Beach Scavenging Day – Tuesday 19^th July from 2:00-5:00 pm. This is an opportunity to learn about our local beaches and the wonderful plant and sea life that exists. Lots of fun for kids. For National School age (5-12) children only. Booking essential as places are limited contact Mevagh FRC to book. Cost €5 per child.

 Drink Tea for MND – The recent Coffee Morning hosted by Robert Wilson raised a total of €4210.20 for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.  Many thanks to all who supported this Coffee Morning, to those who baked, assisted on the day or helped out in any way.  Your support was greatly appreciated.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN THE MEVAGH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Collage making

Arts and Crafts

Messy Play

 See our Facebook page for all our summer activities.

Mevagh Craft Group continue to meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.  New members are always welcome.

 Baby & Kids Yoga Week – 11^th July – 15^th July. Contact Helen Hancock – 085 823 7876. Booking essential.

• Toddler Yoga (18 months – 4 yrs) 11:00am – 11:45am. Fee is €45 for the week (drop in is €10). Half price for additional siblings.
• Baby Yoga (9 weeks – 9 months) 11:45am – 12:30pm. Fee is €70. (A real workout for mum and loads of interactive fun for baby).

 Irish Water Safety Week Downings – 18^th to 22^nd July. Time to be confirmed with tutors on Monday 18^th July.  Minimum age 5 years. Registration will be taking place in Mevagh FRC on Monday 18^th July at 9:30am.  Cost: €30 per child – concessions available.  Parents must be available for supervision at some stage over the week.  Booking Essential: contact Mevagh FRC.

 Junior Youth Club – Summer Camp for Junior Youth Club members (7-12 year olds).  Please contact Mevagh FRC on 9155055 for bookings and details.

Other local notes:

Life is Precious – Save it!  Mevagh Cardiac Responder Group will hold an Information Night on Thursday 23^rd June at 8:30 pm in the Mevagh Day Centre.  Become a First Responder and join our team in saving lives.  More information from 074-9155227 or micihay@hotmail.com.  Everyone Welcome.

Mevagh Craft Group continue to meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre.  New members are always welcome.

 Busy Bees, Parent, Baby and Toddler Group for babies to 5 year olds – the group will have their last meeting before the summer break on Friday morning from 10am to 12 noon.  Cost €3 per family.

Fundraising Bric-a-Brac Stall – we continue to sell bric-a-brac in the centre.  Please call in and have a look.  Donations welcome to include small items of furniture.

Drink Tea for MND!  A Coffee Morning in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association will be held in Mevagh Family Resource Centre on Tuesday, 21^st June 2016 from 11am until 3pm.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Life is Precious – Save it!  Mevagh Cardiac Responder Group will hold an Information Night on Thursday 23^rd June at 8:30 pm in the Mevagh Day Centre.  Become a First Responder and join our team in saving lives.  More information from 074-9155227 or micihay@hotmail.com.  Everyone Welcome.