Ballymote
COMMUNITY GAMES
Ballymote Community Games rescheduled Art Competition will take place today, Tuesday, February 18, at 6.30 p.m. Please supply all your own materials. We will have presentation of medals for art, Model Making and Gymnastics at a later date.
COMMUNITY PARKS AGM
The Ballymote Community Parks AGM has been re-scheduled for Monday, February 24, in Community Centre at 8.30 p.m.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Walking Group – Group meet at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and meet after here for a chat.
Social dancing – Five sessions commenced Wednesday, February 5, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. this is a fun and relaxed class and is suited to beginners.
Adult Yoga – New morning class with Therese starting March 2 from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. call 086 3230197 to book.
Shine Like a Star – Self esteem, confidence and kindness for eight to 12 y/o. Four-week course starting April 22 at 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Getting ready for school (through MSLETB) starting April 23 from 10 a.m. to midday for three weeks.
Quick and Easy Meals for your family – starting April 28, 10 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. for five weeks.
Men’s Bootcamp Fitness – Six sessions starting February/ March.
VEGETABLE GROWING GROUP – STARTING MARCH.
Parent Toddler Group – meet here every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to midday. €2 donation per family. come along and experience what we have to offer – lots of space for the children to play, loads of toys and games, a fully equipped sensory room, tea coffee and snacks, a warm and friendly environment. All groups advertised have availability. Call 071 9197818 to book a spot.
YOUR NEWS
Anyone, who wishes to have news items included in the notes email miriamsfinn@eircom.net phone 085 7561547. The deadline for submission of notes is 5 p.m. every Thursday. on Sunday, February 23, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10 a.m. The walk will be Lough Arrow, it is a Grade B+ Climb walk (four to 6-hour duration, Good level of fitness required). The walk leader is Henk Meijnhart 087 2733373.
FUNDRAISER IN AID OF AUTISM
A fundraising event with music by the Antics, La Gracia and special guest will take place in Dalys on February 29 from 9 p.m. Raffle on the night supported by local businesses, all donations greatly appreciated.
PLAYING FOR HEALTH
A talk on the importance of play for children. Ignite and rekindle your enthusiasm for play to benefit you your children and your family. Presented by Karen Stewart a child and adolescent psychotherapist with a speciality in play therapy. Boyle Library Thursday, February 27, from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Booking is essential. Call Boyle Library at 071 9662800 or email boylelibrary@ roscommoncoco.ie.
HOLIDAY GROUP
The group is travelling to Galway and Connemara from Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19. The group will be staying at the Connemara Coast Hotel in Furbo Co. Galway. Anyone interested please contact Mary Regan at 086 1298355.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Boyle Family Resource Centre CLG contact details. website: boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: twitter.com/FLC.
Boyle. Email info@boylefrc.ie Counselling Service: boylecpc@ boylefrc.ie Telephone 071 9663000. Charity No: 20153519. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us know. Booking essential for all groups, courses and workshops. Our drop-in room is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. We have tea or coffee making facilities, library, Comfortable Chairs, Computer and Wi-Fi access, information leaflets, a listening ear when needed.
WOMEN’S GROUP – Boyle Family Resource Centre have a women’s group every Monday Morning from 10 a.m. to midday Our next meeting is Monday, February 17, Everyone is welcome and a great space to meet New and Old friends.
BOYLE FOOD PARTNERSHIP – Community FEAD and Food Cloud. If you and/or your family need food, we distribute food through these programmes at Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC). Please text the word FOOD + your first name to 086 0496467 to receive details.
FAMILY SUPPORT DROP IN CLINIC – A drop in confidential space for parents and families to call in and receive support and a listening ear about issues and concerns about you and/or your children. Wednesday mornings during primary school term 9.30 a.m. to midday An interagency project together with Boyle FRC, Foróige and Tusla. Ph 071 9663000.
COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY – What is Counselling and Psychotherapy? Counselling and Psychotherapy is for anybody. Sometimes life can be difficult for us, it can be unmanageable and challenging. Counselling can be a great support or resource at times of crisis or difficulty in our lives. It involves meeting with a trained Professional Therapist in a safe confidential setting allowing you to talk about and explore life’s challenges in a non-judgemental space. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, day and evening. Therapeutic Support for families, Adolescents, Couples and Individuals.
The cost is on a sliding scale and is negotiable. Please contact Marie at 071 9663000 or Maura at 071 9663841 in Boyle Family Resource Centre. All our programmes and services are confidential and professional.
BEREAVEMENT SERVICE – Support for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Tuesday, February 25, at 8 p.m. for six weeks. Ph 071 9663000. Cost: €3/Donation. Booking essential.
WIDOW AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP – Support for those grieving the death of their spouse. Thursday, February 13, and every second Thursday of the month from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 9663000. Cost: €3/ Donation.
BABY AND TODDLER GROUP – Baby and toddler groups can be a great way of meeting other people with children the same age as yours in our community. It is open to childminders, grandparents and other guardians, babies, waddlers and toddlers are welcome. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: Donation. Bazz Art: second Thursday of each month starting on February 13.10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost included in baby and Toddler Group.
BASIC FIRST AID WITH ABSOLUTE SAFETY – Friday, March 20, from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 9663000. Booking essential. Cost: €80.
IRISH CLASSES – Irish Classes with Mícheál Ó’Tuathaill. Complete Beginners Irish on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Beginning Irish Again on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Improvers Irish on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All classes are for 10 weeks. Cost: €80. Booking is essential. To book your place please contact Boyle Family Resource Centre at 071 9663000.
PILATES – Pilates with Oliver Nevin * Limited Availability* Booking essential. Advanced Tuesday mornings at 9.30 a.m. Cost: €10 per session. Boyle Family Resource Centre at 071 9663000. Beginners Tuesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. Cost: €10 per session.
YOGA WITH LIZ – Yoga with Liz Dwyer. Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to midday in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: €10 per session.
GO FOR LIFE – two Yoga Classes and two Pilates Classes: Free for over-55s and €5 for under 55 years of age. Dates to be confirmed. For more information, please contact Boyle Family Resource Centre at 071 9663000.