Ballintrillick
BENWISKIN CENTRE
Art classes – Due to commence at the Benwiskin Centre Thursday, February 15, 10 a.m. to midday for 10 weeks, tutor Aideen Connolly. Please call 071 9176721 for further details and to register. These classes are supported by Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board.
Basket making classes – at the Benwiskin Centre. Commencement date to be confirmed but classes are due to be held Thursdays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for 10 weeks, tutor Paddy Joe Gallagher. Please call 071 9176721 for further details and to register. These classes are supported by Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board.
Easter floral workshop – Thursday, March 22, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., tutor Triona Sheerin Warnock. You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment as places limited. Further details will be given when you call. Thanks.
Community Garden Project – Registration now on, commencing Monday, April 9. 2018 from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with tutor Ciara Barrett.
Other classes/activities at the Benwiskin Centre – Mondays – Circuit Training, Exercise for Seniors (further details below), Scouts and Yoga; Wednesday – Art, Scouts, Tai Chi; Thursday Art/ Baskets (see above), Salsa; Friday – Pilates, Aerobic Step classes (see below). For fees, times and further details either call us at 071 9176721 or visit our website at benwiskincentre.com. Registration is essential so please contact us in advance. Card games at the Benwiskin Centre.
Tuesdays, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. No need to register, just come along any week, newcomers always welcome.
Parents and toddlers group at the Benwiskin Centre – Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to midday Come along any week. Newcomers always welcome.
Exercise classes for seniors – Join new classes for seniors with Angel Fitness every Monday from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the Benwiskin Centre, Ballintrillick, Co. Sligo. Exercises with swiss ball, basic aerobic step for strong legs, exercises with chair and light endurance movement to improve circulatory system. Pay as you go €6. Please call the centre at 071 9176721 or call Angelica at 085 7524559. Everyone welcome.
Circuit Training classes – The Benwiskin Centre, Mondays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Angel Fitness. Join any week. Pay as you go option available.
Step Aerobic classes – These classes offer a great range of benefits, such as fast calorie burning, intense workout; coordination; flexibility; quick weight loss; build strong legs and feel great all day. Call Angelica at 085 7524559 or visit our Facebook page:
TALK AND FIELD TRIP.
Natural History of Gleniff Horseshoe – Talk and Field Trip. Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. approx. Michael Bell of Sligo Branch, Bird Watch Ireland, will present an illustrated talk at 11 a.m. at the Benwiskin Centre on the wonderful wildlife to be found in the Gleniff Horseshoe area.
Tea and coffee will be served at the centre and the group can then car pool from the centre to the Gleniff Mill site at the base of the Gleniff Horseshoe drive for the guided field trip. You will need to bring a packed lunch and a flask.
This event is free but a nominal fee is welcome for refreshments. This project is funded under the Local Agenda Environmental Partnership Fund 2017 administered by Sligo County Council. For further details contact the Benwiskin Centre at 071 9176721 or Michael Bell at 085 1751000. Registration is essential so please contact us in advance. to Friday at 071 9134986, 085 8017943 or email dda.tidytowns@gmail.com.