Ramsgrange

PENNY BANK

The penny bank will operate every Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. at SWWFRC the pay out date is Friday, November 30. New savers are always welcome. Bank transfers are also an option. This is a great way to save a little every week – and get ready for Christmas (or other plans) by reducing the headache. Every bit counts and before you know it, a nice sum is waiting for you by the end of the year. Please contact reception for more details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

At SWWFRC we run projects with a group of core staff, a team of CE workers (of which there is always space to join) and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are asking for people to join us – simply by offering their time. A few hours a week can make a huge difference to the services we can offer. Full training (if necessary) will be given. WE NEED YOU. If you can help, contact reception for more details. We look forward to having you on board.

WE ARE HIRING

We have vacancies on our Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford FRC for the following: Front Office Receptionist and Childcare Assistants. For further details, please contact Tilly, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418. Eligibility criteria – in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and over 21 years.

FOOD CLOUD

SWWFRC are recruiting for volunteers to help with our weekly food cloud collections. Food cloud at present supports many family with our community. Please contact Sharon Kennedy at 051 389418 to express an interest.

EDUCATION AT SWWFRC

New evening courses starting in February 2018: Early Childhood Level 5: Early Childhood Education and Practice – Starting February Cost €285

Business Level 6: Communications – Starting February 2018. Cost €325. Training and Development Special Purpose Award, two Modules – Starting February 2018. Cost €550

ECDL (four core modules): ICS Skills – Starting February 2018. Cost €440: Courses will run subject to minimum numbers confirmed. Recipients of social welfare may be entitled to funding towards courses. Easy payment plans can be availed of for all courses. Phone Jan/Diane at 051 389418 for further details or to book a place on any of the above courses.

GETTING CITIZENS ONLINE AT SWWFRC - Avail of 10 hours free training to enhance your digital skills by Getting Citizens Online. Next class commencing shortly. Please call reception at 051 389418 to secure a place.

ST LOUIS STITCHERS

St Louis Stitchers Group meets every Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome.

For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.

WOMEN’S GROUP

Shelbourne Women’s Group meets every Monday 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome. For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.

BLOKES WITH CAMERAS

Blokes with Cameras meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Ramsgrange at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWWFRC) for more information please contact reception at 051 389418.

YOGA

Yoga classes are running every Monday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. Classes are €10 drop in or six class cards for €50. Contact Finola at 087 3641540 for more information.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, in St Louis Day Care Centre, starting at 2.15 p.m. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. New members welcome.

Cinema – Trip to Omniplex Cinema, Wexford, on March 21, to see Lady Bird – Cost €12 – Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at midday – Usual pick-ups from Ramsgrange to Wexford – To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.

MAY HOLIDAY – From Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18 – Arklow Bay Hotel – Cost per person sharing, €335, single room supplement €70 for the four nights – Cost includes four nights B&B and evening meal, a day-trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and Gratuities – Non-Refundable Booking Fee of €100 is required – Booking open to non-members from February 1. Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance: Allianz.ie telephone 01 448 4848.

NEW ROSS SINGERS

New Ross Singers with Guest Choir – West Cork Choral Singers will perform ‘Haydn’s Creation’ in Rosbercon Parish Church on Sunday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Admission: Adults €15, Students €5.

GAA LOTTO

This week’s lotto jackpot is €3,500 and the draw will take place on the evening of Tuesday, March 6. Lotto tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from committee members and in local shops and pubs.

LOCAL LINK WEXFORD

To book your seat on the Local Link Bus contact 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.

SLIMMING WORLD

Slimming World Classes are ongoing in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.