Boyle Community Notes

Boyle community weekly notes

MUSICAL 

Scoil na nAingeal Naofa presents ‘Seussical the Musical’ in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle at 7pm on Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February. Tickets ON SALE in Una Bhan Tourism & Craft Shop, grounds of King House (071 966 3033). Ticket prices – Adults €15 and Children €10. Book early to avoid disappointment.

SAINT PATRICK’S PARADE

It’s that time of year again where we are in the middle of organising the St. Patrick’s Day parade. In order to make the Parade a success as many business and clubs invited to enter floats or participate with a walking group to showcase everything great about our town and community. Please return the entry forms to the businesses listed to help make this day a success. Entry Forms from Committee members D.Dooly, L.Egan, D.Shannon, A.Sharkey, M.Downes, S.Rushe, C.Moss and D.O’Daly.

THE SNOWDROPS MEMORY CHOIR
This choir is for people living and coping with dementia and is supported by the HSE. The first get together takes place in the Glasshouse, Sligo on 13th Feb from 3pm to 4pm and will continue on the 2nd Thursday of each month thereafter. For more information, call Audrey on 087 950 9692

CURLEW WALKERS

The next walk will take place on Sunday 23rd Feb, meeting on the Crescent, Boyle at 10am. The walk will be Lough Arrow, it is a Grade B+ Climb walk (4 to 6 hour duration, Good level of fitness required). The walk leader is Henk Meijnhart 087 273 3373.

ARTIST STUDIO TO RENT

Harrington Studios to rent in grounds of King House, Boyle. Deadline for application is Friday 14th February 2020. The Arts Services Department of Roscommon County Council is seeking expressions of interest from artists working in all disciplines to rent studio space in the Harrington Studios in Boyle.  Applications are open to Irish and international artists/practitioners working full-time in all disciplines including: theatre, literature, visual art, music, dance, film and to other cultural practitioners. As part of Roscommon County Council’s commitment to supporting professional artists at all stages of their careers, both emerging and established professionals working in any medium are welcome to apply. For further information, please contact Averyl Dooher: [email protected]

FUNDRAISER IN AID OF AUTISM
A fundraising event with music by The Antics, La Gracia and special guest will take place in Dalys on Feb 29th from 9pm. Raffle on the night supported by local businesses, all donations greatly appreciated.

BOYLE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Boyle Family Resource Centre CLG contact details. website: www.boylefrc.ie. We are also on twitter: www.twitter.com/FLCBoyle.  Email: [email protected] – Counselling Service: [email protected] Telephone: 0719663000. 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. 

WOMEN’S GROUP

Boyle Family Resource Centre have a women’s group every Monday Morning from 10am to 12pm. Our next meeting is Monday February 17th. 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 0860496467 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 9.30am-12pm.  An interagency project together with Boyle FRC, Foroige & Tusla. Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000.  

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

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 0719663841 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 25th February at 8pm for 6 weeks in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000. Cost: €3/Donation. Booking essential.

WIDOW AND WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP 

Support for those grieving the death of their spouse. Thursday February 13th & every second Thursday of the month from 7:30pm-9pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000. Cost: €3/Donation.

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) 0719663000.  Cost: Donation. Bazz Art: second Thursday of each month starting on 13th February 10am-11am sharp. Cost included in Baby and Toddler Group.

LGBTI+

A weekly group for young people aged 13-18 years who identify as members of the LGBTI+ community.  Opportunity to try some fun activities, seek advice/support. Tuesday February 4th from 5.30pm-7pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre.  An interagency project together with Boyle FRC & Foroige.

BASIC FIRST AID WITH ABSOLUTE SAFETY

Friday March 20th from 9.30am-5pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000.  Booking essential. Cost: €80

IRISH CLASSES

Irish Classes with Mícheál Ó’Tuathaill. Complete Beginners Irish on Wednesdays from 7pm-8.30pm. Beginning Irish Again on Tuesdays from 7pm-8.30pm. Improvers Irish on Thursdays from 7pm-8.30pm. All classes are for 10 weeks.  Cost: €80. Booking is essential. To book your place please contact Boyle Family Resource Centre on 0719663000.

SPANISH CLASS WITH LAURA

Intermediate Class starts Thursday 13th February from 11am-12pm.  Beginners Class starts Thursday 13th February from 12pm-1pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000.  Cost is €40 for 6 sessions or €10 each session. Booking essential.

PILATES

Pilates with Oliver Nevin * Limited Availability* Booking Essential. Advanced Tuesday mornings at 9.30am. Cost: €10 per session. Boyle Family Resource Centre on 0719663000. Beginners Tuesday mornings at 10.30am. Cost: €10 per session.

YOGA WITH LIZ 

Yoga with Liz Dwyer. Wednesday mornings from 11am-12pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: €10 per session.

GO FOR LIFE

2 Yoga Classes and 2 Pilates Classes: Free for over 55’s and €5 for under 55 years of age.  Dates to be confirmed. For more information, please contact Boyle Family Resource Centre on 0719663000.

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. 6pm-8.30pm for 7 weeks. Wednesday January 29th for 6-16 year olds. Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000. Booking essential.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Are you a keen gardener? Or maybe you don’t know where to start! Come along to an information session on looking at how we can best utilise our poly tunnel and garden for you and the community.  Tuesday 28th January at 10.30am in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000.

PARENTING SUPPORT

Are you parenting in a relationship? A young parent? Parenting alone? or Co-parenting? Would you like to come along to our first parents meet-up to discuss what are the needs of parents in Boyle and the surrounding areas.  Opportunity to meet other parents. Thursday 30th January at 10.30am in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000. Cost: Donation

BOYLE CARES

Our open meeting on Wednesday February 5th has been postponed.  A new date will be publicised shortly. Boyle Cares is a NEW community movement which hopes to raise awareness around mental health challenges which all of us can experience.  The aim is to bring the whole community of Boyle together from individuals, to business owners, sporting organisations, clubs etc. to show our community that we care.  For more information please call Boyle Family Resource Centre on 0719663000.

 

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