Community Notes
BALLYMOTE
ADULT COUNSELLING: Every Friday from 9pm to 5pm in the Family Resource Centre. Call 071 9197818 to book a place.
PERSONAL GROWTH: A new sixweek self development group for young people aged 15-20 years will be starting at Ballymote FRC on October 10 from 4.15pm to 5.45pm.
PLAY THERAPY: Play Therapy takes place on Monday and Thursdays between 9am and 5pm in the Family Resource Centre.
KIDS YOGA: Yoga classes for children will be starting at Ballymote FRC on Wednesday, September 14 until Monday, October 19. There will be two separate classes, one for children aged 6-9 years from 3.20pm until 4.05pm and there will also be a class for children aged 10-13 years from 4.15pm until 5pm. Please bring your own mat. The cost of these classes are E40 for 6 weeks or E7 per session. To book contact Emer Knowles on 0871946000 or email emmieir@gmail. com.
TIDY TOWNS WINNERS: Ballymote Tidy Towns are delighted to announce the winners of the estates competition, 1st place Bothar an Corran, 2nd place Hillview Drive and 3rd place Cois na Dun. Well done to all the residents. You can still enter in to the August photo competition, this month’s theme is Historic Buildings in Ballymote. You can upload your photo in the comments section on our Facebook page.
OPEN DAY: Ballymote FRC will be holding an open day Saturday, October 22 from 11.30am until 2pm. The open day will include coding for kids aged 10-12, information stands and lots of fun activities for all the family.
MUSIC CREATION WORKSHOPS:
Music workshops will be held at Ballymote FRC on November 2 and 3 from 12.30pm until 4.30pm. These workshops will include how to build musical instruments and how to record music.
SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES: Are held in The Loftus Hall, Ballymote, on Sunday evenings at 7pm until 9.30pm. Learn how to jive, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, line dance and more, in a relaxed and fun environment. No partners required. Refreshments served. All welcome.
DAYTIME YOGA: Daytime yoga classes are running on Tuesdays from 9.30am until 10.30am. To book, contact Aoife Kane on 086-894 9040.
EVENING YOGA: Evening yoga classes will be resuming at Ballymote FRC on Thursdays from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Please call Therese Ryan on 086-3230197 to book a place.
EVENING PILATES: Evening pilates classes will be resuming in September at Ballymote FRC on Tuesdays from 6.30pm until 9.30pm. Please call Oliver Nevin on 0860846849 to book a place.
SEAN NOS DANCING: Dancing classes will be resuming at Ballymote FRC on Fridays from 5.30pm until 7pm. Please call Deirdre Kerins on 0830408412 to book a place.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP:
The parent and toddler group will be resuming on September 7 at Ballymote FRC. Every Wednesday from 10am until 12 noon.
SENSORY ROOM: The Family Resourcce Centre has a fully equipped sensory room at the centre which is available for use by any families with children who experience sensory issues. Use of the room is free and limited to single family units. To book please call 071 9197818.
ART GROUP: Every Thursday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm in the Family Resource Centre. Call Paul at 0861990478 to book a place. a place.
This conversation hour in the Family Resource Centre is aimed at anyone who wants to practice speaking English.
It will be running every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm. Call 071 9197818 to book a place.
MABS: If you are worried about money MABS will be holding an outreach clinic at Ballymote FRC every second Tuesday. Contact MABS on 0818 07 2730 for an appointment.
WALKING GROUP: The walking group leaves from Ballymote FRC from 10.30am and returns at 11.30am every Tuesday. Call 071 9197818 to book a place.
FOOD PACKAGES: Free food packages are available under the FEAD program for people on low incomes.
Drop into the cenre, call 0719197818 or email ballymotefrc@ gmail.com for more detail
DROP IN IT CLINIC:A drop in IT clinic will be starting at Ballymote FRC. Anyone needing help with computers, tablets, smartphones, or laptops can drop in to the centre Monday 3.30pm to 4.45pm or Thursday 10am to 12pm. Call 0719197818 for more information.
SAFETALK: Safetalk is a half-day in person training program that prepares participants to recognise and engage with people who may be having suicidal thoughts. This training is suitable for anyone who wants to help prevent suicide. Enrolment will be taking place in August. Call 071-9197818 or email ballymotefrc@gmail.com for more details.
INFINITY STAGE SCHOOL:A stage school for children aged 4-13 years old will be starting at Ballymote FRC, Wednesdays from 5.30pm 9pm. Contact Amanda Martin on 087 6740824 for more details.
MERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sligo Town Scout Group would like to hear from interested adults who would like to volunteer as an adult leader with our Scout Group. Please contact
Joe Doherty at 0872067474 or email 2ndsligoscouts@gmail.com
PENDANT ALARMS: Merville Community Centre facilitates on behalf of our community the provision to eligible persons of
Social Monitored Pendant Alarms, under the Seniors Alert Scheme that is administered by Pobal. Equipment funding is available for eligible persons over 65 years for the installation of an monitored alarm on a landline in the person’s home. The alarms are now available for persons aged 65 or older and living alone, living with another person who meets the terms and conditions, living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household. First year monitoring is now free for all new applicants.
Subsequent annual monitoring charges are then payable by the user. Contact Merville Centre Office at 071 9150029 for further information.
Limited Spaces are now available for preschool for this coming September. Contact Caroline or Audette at 071-9152022, 086-4424093. Qualifying supports such as The National Childcare Scheme (NCS) are available, please enquire for further information.
THINK SAFE: Merville Community Centre reminds all patrons that are asked to exercise caution on accessing the centre when driving in the area for drop-off and pick-up. Please be aware that the car park spaces are limited and may not be available at peak times.
We thank all users for their patience and cooperation in this regard. Think safe.
YOUR COMMUNITY NOTES: Local Voluntary and Community Groups are reminded that any notices for publication can be emailed to mervilleycc@gmail.com or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes and our Social Media Platforms.
BALLINTOGHER
KILLENUMMERY-KILLERY AREAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION: Killenummery Hall presents a crime prevention and home security information evening tomorrow at 8pm. PROGRESSIVE CARD GAME:
Recommences on Tuesday, October 4 from 9pm in Killenummery Hall.
TRAD MUSIC FESTIVAL: 24th annual Traditional Music Festival takes place from Tuesday, October 18 to
Sunday, October 30. Official opening on Friday, October 21at 8pm in the community centre. For more information phone Terese 353(0) 719164250 or Francis 087-6787342.
LEAVING CERT: Congratulations and well done to all the leaving cert students who got their results last week.
BALLINACARROW
ANNETTE’S COFFEE DAY: Once again this year Annette’s Hairdressing Saloon Ballinacarrow will host a North West Hospice coffee day on Wednesday September 21. It will take place on the forecourt of Fallon’s Filling Station Ballinacarrow . Please join us for a cuppa and something nice.
All support would be greatly appreciated. Looking forwards to seeingg you all there to support this very worthy cause.
CARDS: The card game returns after a long absense due to the pandemic it resumes on Thursday October 6 in the community centre in Ballinacarrow at 9pm. Looking forward to seeing all the card players and hopefully some new ones all are very welcome to a great social night out.
And best wishes for the future to the students who received their college places this week and to all who are pursuing work and other carreers may they all find their place in life.
ALONE: A Digital Hub is now open for those aged 60 + in the community centre Coolaney.
It will offer guidance to learn to use technology devices, virtual social groups. Telehealth and family/friends video calling facilities.
Drop in any time from 9am to 4.30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. For further information call Conor (Digital Hub Worker) at 086 1085592.
LOCAL TRANSPORT: The Tubbercurry Access Bus travels to and from Sligo every Wednesday morning picking up people from the place of residence, travelling to Mullinabreena, Coolaney, Ballinacarrow etc.
It arrives at Tesco car park at approximately 11am and departs again from the car park at 1pm.
This is a great service that allows people to avail of their bus pass.
FARMERS’ MARKET: The Farmers’ Market continues in Achonry every Saturday morning from 10am to
1pm.
Great selection of fruit, vegetables, eggs and many more items on display.
COOLANEY
CARDS: The card game resumes after a long absense due to the pandemic in the community centre Ballinacarrow at 9 pm, looking forward to welcoming back all the card players and hopefully some new ones, everyone very welcome.
ANNETTES COFFEE DAY: Once again this year Annette’s Hairdressing Salon will host the North West Hospice coffee day. It will take