ATTENTION FARMING COMMUNITY
Úna Bhán Tourism are delighted to be offering free computer training courses again, starting in March. 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 call Nigel on 071 966 3033 for more details or to register.
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 9663 033
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 9663033. We also offer office services such as Photocopying, Scanning, Laminating, Typing, Faxing, Binding and Printing.
FCA ASSOCIATION ANNUAL TOUR
19th. Inf. Bn. FCA Association Annual Tour this year on Wednesday – 26th. June.Further details and brochure in next few weeks. Seats limited to 57, so get your places booked ASAP. Contact Francie Geelan (087) 223 4477
THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS
The Spool Factory, May 12th. For more details, please contact Lucy on 0896038531.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Volunteers required to work afternoons in Western Alzheimer’s Charity Shop, Boyle. For further information, contact Fiona on 087 6873283
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 0876453840 or [email protected]
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.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
St. Josephs Resource Centre in Boyle will have a dementia support group on May 2nd from 11.30 am to 1pm. For further information, please contact 0872783778.
BOYLE MEN’S SHED
The Crescent, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tony Byrne 086 2324020 [email protected] 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.
BOYLE ARTS FESTIVAL
The headline artists will soon be announced for Boyle Arts Fair 2019. This year’s Festival will be its 30th year and will run from July 18th to 27th. More details to come soon.
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 [email protected]
GURTEEN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
‘My Old Hometown’ takes place in The Marquee, Teach Murray car park, Gurteen, Sligo on the May bank holiday weekend, the 3rd, 4th and 5th of May.
CALLING ALL BAKERS
A Cake Sale will be held in Ballinafad hall on Good Friday after 3pm Easter Devotions. In aid of Aughanagh Parish Community Playground. All donations can be left in the hall before 3pm on Good Friday.
BOYLE HOLIDAY GROUP
The Boyle Holiday Group will travel and stay in the Falls Hotel & Spa, Ennistimon, beautiful Co. Clare, Monday 3rd to Friday 7th June. For bookings and further information please call Mary Regan on 086 129 8355
PLANTING HANGING BASKETS
Demonstration in Tawnytaskin Community Centre Tuesday 30th April, 8 – 9pm: Boyle & District I.C.A. will welcome Catherine McGuire (Ardcarne Garden Centre) who will give Hanging Basket and Window Box demonstrations. All ladies will be welcome!. small cover charge of €3 to cover costs. Cuppa and chat afterwards. Get those green fingers busy … call Eimear for more information – 087 955 7036
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.
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 house. Following a SafeTALK workshop you will be more than willing and able to perform an important helping role for persons with thoughts of suicide. Thursday May 16th in Boyle Family Resource Centre from 7pm-10pm. 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/
FURNITURE UPCYCLING
Thursday evenings. There will be a two week break for Easter. Continuing on 2nd May and 9th May. Venue: Boyle VEC, Marian Road 7pm-9pm – Cost: FREE. Tutor: Tom Finan, Booking essential. Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000.
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.
BOYLE FOOD PARTNERSHIP
There is no food distribution on Good Friday 19th April or Easter Monday April 22nd. 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. Distribution times are: Monday 2.30pm-4pm or Wednesday 2.30pm-3.30pm or Friday 3pm-4.30pm.
WIDOW & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP
Support for those grieving the death of their spouse. Thursday May 9th, 7.30pm-9pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: Donation. No booking necessary.
LOSS OF RELATIONSHIP
For those who have lost a relationship through death, separation or divorce. Starting Wednesday April 10th for 6-9 weeks, 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre, 0719663000. Booking essential.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS WITH CATHERINE OR MAURA
Class resumes April 30th. Tuesdays from 12.30pm-1.30pm Cost: €3/donation in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Booking essential. For more information, please contact the Centre on 0719663000. All welcome.
Anglų kalbos klasė
Antradieniais nuo 12.30 iki 13.30 val. Kaina: 3 EUR / dotacija Boyle šeimos išteklių centre. Būtinas rezervavimas. Norėdami gauti daugiau informacijos, prašome kreiptis į Centre adresu 0719663000. Visi laukiami.
Limba engleză
Martea de la 12.30-1.20.30 Cost: € 3 / donație în Centrul de resurse familiale Boyle. Rezervarea esențială. Pentru mai multe informații, vă rugăm să contactați Centrul de pe 0719663000. Toate binevenite.
Klasa języka angielskiego
Wtorki od 12:30 do 13:30 Koszt: 3 € / darowizna w Boyle Family Resource Center. Rezerwacja niezbędna. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, skontaktuj się z Centrum na 0719663000. Wszystkie mile widziane.
SPANISH CLASSES WITH LAURA
Please register your interest for a lunch time class from 12.30pm-1.30pm in Boyle Family Resource Centre 0719663000. Dates to be decided but will be sometime in May.
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 April 26th at 10am in Boyle Family Resource Centre. Cost: €2 or donation
CLOTHING BANK FOR YOUR SPRING 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 0719663841 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 0857407856 or Boyle Family Resource Centre (FRC) on 0719663000. 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) 0719663000. Cost: Donation. A chance to meet and enjoy being with parents/carers where children can play together in a child friendly environment. Bazz Art Tuesday May 14th, 10am-11am sharp, cost included in Parent & 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 0719663000.
