Boyle
Community Notes Week Beginning 1st July (Week 26)
Free Computer Training
Úna Bhán Tourism are delighted to be offering free computer training
courses again. This unique opportunity to develop digital skills and learn
basic functions is for beginners or those eager to improve in a fun and easy
way. The course includes how to set up an email account, send and receive
emails / how to search the internet in a safe and secure way / Complete vehicle
taxation online instead of paper form & how to set up and use online banking.
More importantly for the farming community the training will teach how to
register your farm on Agfood.ie, which allows you to Record the Birth of a
Calf; Complete and Print Farm-to-Farm Movements & Print your Herd Profile
for your Farm Accountant. Courses are limited to 10 people at a time and will
be held in Boyle Library. The training programme is funded through the
Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE). Please
contact Nigel on (071) 966 3033 for more details or to book your place
.
Boyle Courtyard Market
The all-weather Courtyard Market takes place every Saturday in the grounds
of King House, Boyle from 10am until 2pm. If you would like to enjoy the best
locally grown fresh and organic produce, then a trip to the Courtyard Market
should be on your agenda. There is a wide range of seasonal produce, including
organic fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and marmalade, organic free range
eggs, fruit juices, gluten free/ sour dough/ spelt bread and all kinds of
delicious home bakes are available every week. Alongside the food stalls are a
number of crafters selling their handmade wares, personalized candles and
knitwear. So why not come along and have a chat with the stall holders and
avail of their ideas. For further information, please call Una Bhan on 071 966
3033
Cv & Office Services
Are you looking for a new job? Are you having difficulty putting together your
CV? Would you like some help? Then why not call into the Úna Bhán office in the
grounds of King House, Boyle, where we will be delighted to give you any help,
advice or information we can. A good CV could make all the difference in
getting your job application through to the interview stage. We have a template
and sheet of helpful tips to guide you through the process. We will also type
your CV if you cannot do this yourself. Or you may just want to call in for a
chat about your CV. All information will be treated in the strictest of
confidence. For more details, contact Úna Bhán Tourism on 071 966 3033. We also
offer office services such as Photocopying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing,
Faxing, Binding and Printing.
Volunteers
Wanted
Volunteers
required to work afternoons in Western Alzheimer’s Charity Shop, Boyle. For
further information, contact Fiona on 087 687 3283
Food
And Crafters Wanted
Food
and craft producers wanted for O' Carolan International
Harp Festival, Keadue for Sunday 4th August 2019, if interested please contact Imelda 087 645 3840
or imeldamccabe1@gmail.com
Class
of 1979 Reunion
Scoil
Chriost an Ri, Boyle. Saturday 6th July at 8pm in The Stairs Boyle. Those who were part of the
class from 1974-1979 are welcome to come along.
Boyle
Men’s Shed
The
Crescent, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tony Byrne 086 232 4020 theboyleshed@gmail.com
Boyle
Men’s Shed has reopened for the following days, Monday Wednesday and Friday
from 11 am to 4pm. Call in and see what we do - have a coffee and a snack. If
you have grass that needs cutting, gates that need to be put up again or small
tasks needing attention we are more than happy to help.
Provision
For Children With Asd
Any
parents of children with ASD or other diagnosis, who may be entitled to July
Provision and are seeking a teacher for this July, please contact Sheila on 087
629 0423 or silenichartaigh@yahoo.ie
Knockvicar
Organic Garden
There
is a free guided tour of the gardens on Saturdays and bank holidays at 3pm. The
last Saturday of each month there is a bring and bake using the wood fired oven
from 11am-2pm.
Boyle
Arts Festival
The
Festival calendar already includes almost fifty events, including an impressive
mix of live music, visual arts, opera, drama, film, comedy, interviews,
workshops, storytelling, children’s events, poetry, readings and much more! If
you are planning a visit to Boyle this summer, then make it late July, so you
can enjoy as much of BAF 2019 as possible! Boyle Arts Festival will open on
July 18th and run until July 27th. Some of the big names to watch out for in
the live music genre include The Riptide Movement who will perform in The
Storehouse on July 20th and The Blizzards, who will play there on July 26th.
Tommy
Fleming will bring his ‘Voice of Hope ll’ concert to St. Joseph’s Church on
July 21st. Charlie McGettigan & Paul Harrington will celebrate the 25th
anniversary of their Eurovision win with ‘Rock & Roll Kids’, during a rare
performance together in the Church of Ireland, on July 23rd. For more
information on Boyle Arts Festival 2019 please visit www.boylearts.com email info@boylearts.com Follow us on Facebook
and Twitter.
Boyle
Arts Festival is supported by The Arts Council, Local Sponsors, Roscommon Co.
Council and Fáilte Ireland. The Festival Programme for
Boyle Arts Festival 2019 has just arrived! Look out around town for copies this
weekend.
Percy
French Festival 2019
The
11th
annual Percy French Festival takes place in Castlecoote House from the 10th to
the 12th of
July 2019.
Thank You From Roscommon
Solstice Choir
The organisers of the recently held Solstice Choir Concert wish to thank all who
contributed to the success of the night. The profits from the night amounted to
€6120 which was divided between St. Joseph's RC Parish, Boyle Church of Ireland
and Touch Ireland Shannonside Group. Were it not for the generosity of all,
this would not have been such an amazing event.
Donal O’Connor Gig
Warm intimate gig in the
Tawnytaskin Centre on Friday the 5th of July 8.30pm in aid of Touch
Ireland.
Boyle - Through A Child's Eyes
Children from Boyle schools
have been taking photographs of the town and their community over the last few
weeks, as part of the Creative Ireland programme.
The results of this project are being very kindly printed by Tony Murphy
Photography and will be displayed in the windows of the old Xtravision building
on Main Street, during the Arts Festival.
Calling All Craft Producers
Boyle Craft Shop is seeking
talented and unique Irish and Local crafters. Are you a small scale producer
seeking new opportunities to sell and promote your products? Boyle Craft Shop
is the proud home of local and exclusive crafts in the Boyle Region. We are
always looking to promote new and established local talent. If you wish to
display and sell your crafts though our shop, please contact Anna by
emailing shop@unabhan.ie or call
us on 071 966 3033.
Boyle Family Resource Centre
CLG contact details. website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle. Email: info@boylefrc.ie
– Counselling Service: boylecpc@boylefrc.ie
Telephone: 071 966 3000. 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.
Post of General
Operative/Driver
Boyle Family Resource Centre
is seeking to recruit a part time General Operative/Driver through the
Roscommon Rural Social Scheme. The post will be based in Boyle FRC.
Category B driving licence essential. To be eligible to apply, the candidate or
their immediate family must have an active herd number and be in receipt of a
means tested Social Welfare payment i.e. Farm Assist or Jobseekers
Allowance. Please ring Deborah at Boyle Family Resource Centre on 071 966
3000.
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 086 049 6467 to receive details.
Distribution times are: Monday
2.30pm-4pm or Wednesday 2.30pm-3.30pm or Friday 3pm-4.30pm.
Boyle Breastfeeding Support
A space where you and your
baby will receive lots of support, a warm welcome & cuppa! Older
siblings are very welcome to come along as are expectant mothers. Friday July
19th at 10am in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: €2 or donation
Spanish Class with Laura
Please register your interest
for a lunch time class from 12.30pm-1.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071
966 3000. Dates to be decided.
Clothing Bank for your Summer
Clear out
There is a clothing bank
outside Boyle Family Resource Centre which accepts old clothes and bed linen,
handbags, and shoes that are sent for recycling. Your support and donations are
very much appreciated as this helps raise funds towards the Centres programmes
and community work. NO DUVETS AND PILLOWS AS THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE
RECYCLING COMPANY. Thank you.
What is Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counselling &
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 on
0719663000 or Maura on 071 966 3841 in Boyle Family Resource Centre. All our
programmes and services are confidential and professional.
Roscommon Suicide Bereavement
Liaison Service
Roscommon Suicide Bereavement
Liaison Service is a free & confidential service that provides assistance
& support to families & individuals grieving the death of a loved one
by suicide. Contact: Tiffany Jennings Walsh, Suicide Bereavement Liaison
Officer on 085 740 7856 or Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC) on 071 966 3000.
This service is funded by the HSE National Office for Suicide
Prevention.
Parent and Toddler Group
Parent/toddler groups can be a
great way of meeting other people with children the same age as yours in your
area. It is open to childminders, grandparents and other guardians. Every
Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10am–12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre
(FRC) 071 966 3000. Cost: Donation. A chance to meet and enjoy being with
parents/carers where children can play together in a child friendly
environment.
Administration Services
Boyle Family Resource Centre
(FRC) offer a wide range of Office and Administration Services at affordable
rates. Services include typing, laminating, binding, scanning, faxing,
photocopying A4 & A3. We offer internet access / Wi-Fi in our drop-in room
and use of a PC. If you require a large amount of photocopying/office
services, please call in advance to book on 071 966 3000.
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