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 WANTEDFood
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
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.
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 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. The BAF will
run until July 27th. 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.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS MEETING
Every
Thursday at midday in St. Joseph's Hall. Alcoholics Anonymous is an
international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.
Their stated purpose is to enable “members to stay sober and help other
alcoholics achieve sobriety." It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, and
apolitical.
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. Boyle FRC & Boyle Counselling &
Psychotherapy Centre will be closed for summer holidays from Monday 5th
August to Friday 9th August inclusive. Re-opening Monday 12th
August at 9am. We wish everyone a very happy and pleasant summer.
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
August 30th 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 071 966 3000 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 child-minders, 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) offers 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.
"LEGACY" VISUAL ARTS
30TH ANNIVERSARY MAIN EXHIBITION
150 works including paintings,
sculptures and some photographs comprise this year's "Legacy" Visual
Arts 30th Anniversary Main Exhibition. Works by established and emerging
artists from across Ireland have been assembled by curator Paul McKenna and are
on FREE display in the gracious surroundings of King House
BOYLE TRAINING OPTIONS
A training Initiative by
Roscommon LEADER Partnership, providing Free Quality Education to the Local
Community. Located on Elphin Street in the former Roscommon Learning Links
building. For information please call 086 014 8270.
BAKE SALE FOR WOMENS AID
On Saturday the 27th of
July at 10am in Lough Key Forest Park. For more information, contact Lucy on
089 601 4843
BOYLE PRIDE OF PLACE 2018
Thank you to all who attended
Wednesday night's productive community meeting, which was called to brief the
public on the upcoming Pride of Place judging day in Boyle. Judging will take
place on Tuesday August 13th commencing at 2.30pm. Community groups and
organisations will soon be contacted to forward a brief outline of their group,
how they participate with the community and to include a photograph. It is also
important that groups and organisations make representatives available for
judging day and to this effect, please keep free Tuesday afternoon August 13th.
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