AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Avalon Centre ACADEMY PIPE BAND
The Avalon Centre is delighted to announce the start of the Avalon Academy Pipe Band in January 2018 for learning bagpipes and drums. Piping classes will take place on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the time and date for Drumming classes has yet to be confirmed. Tuition is free and all instruments will be provided. The minimum age for learners is 10 years of age. Please contact Paul Tolan at the centre at 071 9161836 for further information or to express your interest in signing up.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUPS
The parent and toddler group meets on Monday mornings from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and on Wednesday mornings from 10.30 a.m. to midday. Contact Paula at 071 9161836 for further details.
PHYSIO-LED PILATES
New physio-led pilates classes have started on Tuesday nights from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact the Avalon Centre at 071 9161836 for more details.
SELF-DEFENCE CLASSES
Krav Maga Self-defence classes are running on Wednesdays, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact 087 0659709 for more details.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Friday night from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Double books cost €15, single books €10, half books €5 and single sheets €1. There is also a raffle on the night.
YOUTH CLUBS
Our Junior Youth Club meets on Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Senior Youth Club meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BOWLING
The Avalon Centre Bowling Club meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the centre. Just call in on the day.
Carraroe SCOIL NAOMH ÉANNA
A sale of work will take place in St Enda’s National School on next Friday, December 8, beginning after 10 a.m. Morning Mass. Many items including Christmas gifts, Books and food items will be for sale. Proceeds are in aid of the school. All are welcome to come along and support our school.
PROGRESSIVE 25
The progressive 25 card game is in Carraroe Community Centre each Tuesday at 9 p.m. Bring a partner but we can facilitate partners if necessary. New players always welcome. Pass the word to anyone that might like to have a game.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Please note operation transformation is coming to Carraroe as a whole community project commencing on January 8 18. Anyone interested can get a team organised and be ready for registration planned for December 12.
ART COMPETITION
Pupils in Carraroe are working on the art competition to design a car sticker highlighting Cigarette Littering and Dog Fouling. The project is supported by Sligo County Council Anti Litter Anti Graffiti Scheme.
CHURCH NEWS
Tax Claim Back: A form has been sent to all parishioners for signature and PPS number. All are requested to send back to parish office before December 12.
LAKEVIEW ICA
The next meeting of Lakeview ICA. will be held in Carraroe Community Centre tonight December 5 at 8 p.m., with our Christmas party being held following the meeting.
The Art Classes are now completed and the members work will be on display at the December meeting. The walking group will continue on Thursday mornings till December 14 – please note we will finish with a lunch in the Riverside Hotel at 12.30 on the day. The guild plan to celebrate little Christmas on January 6 – more details later.
There are only a few places left for the Sligo weekend at An Grianan for the eighth to September 10, 2018, contact Mary Mulligan at 071 9166674 or 087 2798190. New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894.
DANCING
Dance lessons every Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre Sligo from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more. Beginners and Improvers welcome. Next Wednesday night Carmel McLoughlin will provide the live music. The other bands scheduled are as follows: December 13 John Molloy, December 20 Colm Burke (this is Party Night).
The live band will commence 9.30 p.m. till 11.30 p.m..Come along and enjoy great nights of dancing to good live music. For more information contact Frank at 087 9809432.
AED/DEFIB
Please note the AEDs are located at Community Centre and Community Field Clubhouse. Code is posted beside the machine. Please be aware CCTV is in operation. We will be organising training in New Year If anyone wishes to be trained in CPR/AED please call 087 2222835 and we will place name on list.
LINE DANCING
Brand new Beginner Level Line dancing class in Carraroe Community Centre at 8 p.m. each Monday night. For more information please contact Gary at 085 7819808.
FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS
To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 < call to: 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com< mail to: carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.
MCR KIDS LANE
MCR Kids Lane Early Years Service (Playgroup) and Afterschool are still enrolling for the academic year 2017-2018, with registrations for September 2017, January/April 2018 available. Please call 071 9146512 for registration forms.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
MCR community centre community employment project invites applications for the following positions: three afterschool assistants one playgroup assistant. Hours of work 19.5 per week, community employment terms and conditions apply.
Please contact your local Department of Social Protection/ intreo office to verify your eligibility to participate on a community employment scheme project prior to application successful candidates will be subject to garda vetting. Please send cv to the chairperson, MCR community centre, Mail Coach Road, Sligo.
HALL HIRE
Our Centre is available for room and hall hire at very competitive rates - pop in to have a look, or call the centre on 914 6512.
ACTIVE AGE
New members are always welcome – ring 9146512 for further information, or just come along on a Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.
Merville CHRISTMAS FAIR
Sligo Cathedral Christmas Fair Saturday, December 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Gillooly Hall with Grand prize Draw Sunday, December 10, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come and join the Perfect Family Christmas featuring festive Carols and music, Santa Claus, Christmas Café, and a Variety of Stalls and crafts with Gifts Galore.
COMMUNITY MASS
The annual Mass for deceased and the sick of Our Community will take place this year on this Friday, December 15, at Merville Centre at 8 p.m. All are welcome to Attend.
CHRISTMAS DRAW
Tickets are now available for our Christmas Draw supporting Community Facilities at Merville Community Centre. First Prize €100, Second prize €75 Third Prize Christmas Hamper, Fourth prize Christmas Cake, Plus Many More Prizes. Tickets are Priced at €2 per Line or Three Lines for €5, available from the centre office or from any Committee Member. All Support Most Welcome. The draw will take place in Merville On December 15, after our annual Mass.
ACTIVE AGE GROUP
The Merville Active Age Group meets on Tuesday Nights at 7.30 p.m., New Members are Always Welcome to come along and Get Involved.
CENTRE ACTIVITIES
Merville Community Centre hosts a range of activities and classes. Contact Merville Office at 071 9150029 for information of times.
NOTICES
Local Voluntary and Community Groups are Reminded that any notices for Publication can be emailed to mervilleltd@eircom.net or hard copy left into the Merville Centre for inclusion in our Local Notes.
Northside OFFICE SPACE TO RENT
At Northside there are a variety of rooms available to rent which would be perfect for anyone wishing to hold meetings, classes and lessons.
If you would like to book an office space and would like to find out more information please do not hesitate to contact the centre for further details at 071 9147097.
AFTERSCHOOL CLUB
We are now taking booking for our afterschool club. Phone Lesley at 071 9147097.
PRE-SCHOOL
Places are filling up here at Northside for September 2018 therefore if you like to register your children please contact Denise or Rosie at 071 9147097.
VITAL DANZA
Vital Development VitalDanza classes are going to be running every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in the Northside Community Centre. For further details contact 087 9024835.
KNITTING/CROCHET
Classes are on every Tuesday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Cost: €8 per Class. Please Contact Patrice at 086 8591911. COMPUT-
ER CLASSES
Digital Computer Skills are being held in the center free of charge. Contact Sligo Leader Partnership at 071 9141138.
DRUGS/ALCOHOL
Sligo Assertive Outreach Alcohol & Drugs Services was founded through the Northwest Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force.
For information/support please contact one of the substance misuse workers Mark 087 2208602 or Darren 087 7878355.
POSITIVE AGE ACTION
U3A (university of the Third Age) wll be held in the Northside Community Centre every Wednesday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Voluntary donation to the Northside Community Centre. Contact Kathleen Foley 087 2068159.
YOGA CLASSES
Love yoga with Kate is on Fridays at lunchtime, 1.10 p.m. to 1.55 p.m.
If this would be something you would like make part of your Friday please contact Kate at 086 3123719.