Boyle Community Notes Week
Beginning 26th August (Week 34)
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.
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.
.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
MEETINGS
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 CRAFTERS
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 GAA
Donie is stepping aside this year and so the Club is seeking a new
manager for the team. If interested, please contact our Chairperson at 086 122
9421 to discuss. Boyle GAA Club is delighted to announce that this year’s
Social Initiative Trip will be to the National Ploughing Championships. This
year it is taking place in Carlow and the Club will travel down on Wednesday,
September 18 in the Club Rossie Bus! Previous social trips to Belfast and
Dublin were enjoyable and well received - the ploughing has been chosen this
year due to popular demand. We anticipate that places will fill up quickly and
encourage those interested in travelling to contact either Martin Dolan on 086
2413529 or Barry Lowe on 086 854 5492 for further details and to book places.
Please note that this is an open trip for anyone who wishes to attend the
ploughing championships.
HOST FAMILIES
A number of host families for Spanish language students are sought
in Boyle this September and October. Midland Language Centre is seeking
families to host the teenagers (aged 12-15) from September 3rd to October 30th.
The students will be attending classes in Abbey Community College during this time.
It is preferable if the host families have children of a similar age. Host
families will be paid €1480. If you are interested in hosting one of these
students, please call MLC ASAP on 043 334 6832.
Our snr men’s team are now
back on a Friday night. They train at 8pm and are always looking for new
members so if you want to get involved come along and see what it’s all about.
SIARSCÉAL
FESTIVAL
11-12 October, Roscommon Town. Literary festival inspired by the culture
and heritage of County Roscommon, in the heart of Ireland. Roscommon County
Library HQ in Roscommon Town. Contact Us: enquiries@siarsceal.com. Website: www.SiarSceal.com
BALLINAFAD PARISH HALL
If you or your organisation need a venue for
activities, why not consider Ballinafad Parish Hall? It ideal for hosting night
classes, céilís, card games, children/youth activities, retreats, meetings,
afternoon get-togethers or just a space to practice dance routines! Ample
parking and reasonable hire rates. For details contact 087 821 0566 or 087 203
6083.
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. Our drop-in room is open Monday to Friday
from 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. We have Tea/Coffee making facilities,
Library, Comfortable Chairs, Computer & Wi-Fi access, information leaflets,
a listening ear when needed.
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.
NORTH ROSCOMMON
FOUNDATIONS PROGRAMME
For young people who are not
in education or employment. A new three days per week course over
September, October, November and December. Information session on Tuesday
27th August at 2pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre and Wednesday 28th
August at 2pm in Enterprise Centre, Arigna. For more information contact foundations@gretb.ie or phone 087 351
5034
RAINBOWS/SPECTRUM
A group for children/teenagers
who have lost a parent or significant other through death, separation or
divorce. Information evening for Parents/Guardians Wednesday 11th
September at 7pm for Parents. Programme begins on October 2nd
at 7pm for 9 weeks. For more information, please contact Boyle Family Resource
Centre 071 966 3000. Booking essential.
WIDOW & WIDOWERS
SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those grieving the
death of their spouse. Starts on Thursday 12th September from
7.30pm-9pm and monthly thereafter in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost:
€3/Donation. No booking necessary.
MUSIC & ITALIAN
WITH MARIE HANMORE CAWLEY
Share learning with people of
all ages and abilities. Learn new skills from the mix of Music and
Italian. So, come along and learn with us every Wednesday morning
starting September 11th from 10.30am-12.30pm in Boyle Family
Resource Centre. Cost: €3/donation.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS
English language classes are
for those whose English is not their first language. Starts Tuesday 10th
September 12pm-1pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 071 966 3000.
COMMON SENSE PARENTING
This programme helps parents
to learn skills to encourage their children’s positive behaviour, discourage
negative behaviour and teach their children alternatives to problem
behaviour. Cost is €20. Starts Tuesday September 24th
for 6 weeks 10am-12.30pm for 0-6 year olds OR Wednesdays from September 18th
10am-12.30pm for 6 weeks for 6-16 year olds. Booking essential. Boyle Family
Resource Centre 071 966 3000. Venue Boyle Youth & Family Support.
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 9.30am-12pm starting September 4th. An
interagency project together with Boyle FRC, Foroige & Tusla. Boyle Family
Resource Centre 071 966 3000.
CLOTHING BANK FOR YOUR
SUMMER/AUTUMN 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.
BABY AND TODDLER GROUP
Baby & 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 10am–12.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC)
071 966 3000. Cost: Donation.
Bazz Art, Second Thursday of
each month starting on 12th September 10am-11am sharp. Cost included
in Baby & Toddler Group.
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.
SAFETALK
SafeTALK ‘suicide alertness for
everyone’ is a half day training programme that prepares participants to
identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid
resources. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are
taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help
reduce suicide risk in their communities. Participants learn how to
provide practical help to persons with thoughts of suicide in only a few
hours. Wednesday 9th October from 2pm-5pm in Boyle Family Resource
Centre. Cost: FREE. Booking essential. To book a place on our Suicide Prevention Training Programmes (ASIST,
Safe TALK, STORM ®or Understanding Self-harm) in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon
please click this link. https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr#focus=ev-s447-20190902093000
A Safepass course will take place at Boyle Enterprise Centre on Tuesday August
27th from 8.00/5.00. For more information or to book a place please email info@boyleenterprise.com or call 071
967 3100. Safe Pass is a safety awareness training programme for construction
workers.
WATERWAYS IRELAND
Lough Key Sprint Triathlon takes place on the 1st
of September. It involves a 750m swim, 22km cycle and 5km run. Register
at www.triathlonireland.com or
email loughkeytriclub@gmail.com.
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