Great fun at Ballymote Family Resource Centre Open Day
THOSE involved with Ballymote Family Resource Centre were thrilled with the turnout at their recent Open Day. Despite the damp conditions, more than 150 families and individuals made their way to the centre. The open day was an opportunity for everyone in the community to come inside the doors of the centre, to find out about the variety of supports and services that are on offer, to be entertained and to indulge in some tasty hot and cold snacks and bakes.
There were information stands from organisations and agencies in the locality including Sligo MABS , Sligo Leader Partnership Company Ltd, Alone.ie, Lifestart, UBU Project Foroige, Sligo-Leitrim Home Youth Liaison Service and the Possibility Illuminators.
A big draw on the day were the staff and vehicles from An Garda Síochána and the Fire Service who arrived with lights flashing and sirens blaring.
The fingerprinting table and old uniforms on display were a big hit with young and old alike.
A coding event was held over the morning by Mary Carden and 10 young people had the chance to work on some projects (inspired by the Among Us game) and they came up with some very creative projects this part of the event was sponsored by The Wheel and #meetandcode. A big thank you to Mary Carden and we hope to work together very soon on another project.
Staff members of Ballymote Family Resource Centre.
Ceol and craic were provided by Michael Hurley and the children in the music group.
This went down a treat and really added a fabulous buzz to the day.
Thank you to our face painter Kinsela who was an absolutely fantastic addition to the day. Another thank you is due to Imelda’s Picnic Basket for the tasty savoury food, to Eileen’s Kitchen Table for the scrummy cupcakes.
Ballymote Family Resource Centre is a wrap-around service providing supports and services for individuals, families and ensuring the needs of the local community are served, and the staff are committed to doing everything in their power to help identify and address these ever-changing needs.
The services provided by the centre to meet these needs can be found by visiting www.ballymotefamilyresourcecentre.ie or visiting the Sligo Weekender community notes (page 36).
Some attendees with a member of An Garda Siochana.
Music at Ballymote Family Resource Centre.