Go for Life for over fifty fives
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Ballina Family Resource Centre and Mayo Sports Partnership are running a “Go for Life” programme aimed at the over 55s. This programme cost €5 and will be on in Ballina Family Resource Centre on Monday September 19, at 12 noon for one hour. The class will consist of scenic walking. For more information ring Pat O’Brien 087 254 0334 / 096 72300. This group still meets on Wednesdays at 11am.
Read more ...Fitness 4 Men
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Are you a man and interested in exercising and getting fit? If the answer is yes, Ballina FRC in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership and Pat O’Brien is running a fitness programme for men of all ages. Classes include circuit training, hill walking, kettle bells, and swimming. It will be held on Wednesday September 21 from 9.30am to 10.30am in Ballina Family Resource, Abbey Street. The cost is €5. If you are interested in taking part in any of these classes contact Pat O’Brien 087 254 0334 / 096 72300 or Ballina Family Resource Centre 096 75573.
Read more ...Cancer support services
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Ballina Family Resource Centre is currently providing a facility for Mayo Cancer Support Association Outreach Services to run a counselling service in Ballina. The counselling service is available every Tuesday morning in Ballina FRC. This service is available to cancer patients and members of their family who have been affected by cancer and need support. This service is free of charge. To make an appointment contact Ballina Family Resource Centre on 096 75573 or Rock Rose House Castlebar on 094 903 8407.
Read more ...Walking guide launch
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Connemara and Mayo form an area known for stunning scenery, and a new guidebook by walking guide Paul Phelan describes some of the region’s best and most spectacular walks. Connemara & Mayo – A Walking Guide will be launched by Clifden-based archaeologist Michael Gibbons in Westport Tourist Office on Thursday September 22 at 5pm.
Read more ...Integrated dance at Mayo Culture Night
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Croí Glan, one of Ireland’s leading integrated dance companies, will join forces this September with young people from Ridgepool Training Centre and Danceworld, the west coast’s largest and most successful dance and performance academy to create a new dance piece. At a day long workshop on September 22, disabled and non-disabled dancers will get together in a participatory form of dance that encourages trust and self-expression. Out of this experience will emerge a work which will be performed as part of the Mayo Culture Night on September 23 in Ballina Arts Centre at 8pm.
Read more ...Bereavement Talk
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Anam Cara Parent Bereavement Support, the voluntary group set up by parents who have suffered the loss of a child, is facilitating a series of bereavement talks taking place this autumn, at various locations around the country.
Read more ...Raise money for charity by playing board games
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Primary schools across County Mayo are being called to get on board and register for Ireland’s annual School Game Playing Day on Friday October 28. The idea behind the day is for pupils to have fun playing board games while also raising money for their school or local charity.
Read more ...Simple relaxation and contentment for children and adults
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
This evening seminar will explore some simple techniques to create and maintain relaxation and contentment. It is open to children and adults. When adults practice relaxed living it is easily transferred and taught to children. This fun evening will be held in the Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar, on Wednesday September 28 starting at 7pm. The evening is free of charge. Further information from the Family Centre on 094 902 5900 or on their website www.thefamilycentre.com
Read more ...Keeping our young people safe on the internet
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Young people have a natural interest in using modern technologies such as internet and social networking sites like Facebook. These technologies can be very beneficial when used properly but there are some dangers too. This programme will highlight simple ways which will help to keep our children safe. The event will take place in the Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar on Tuesday September 27 from 7pm to 9pm. The event is free of charge. Further information from the Family Centre on 094 902 5900 or on www.thefamilycentre.com
Read more ...Kilmaine Village Enhancement
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Kilmaine Village Enhancement Group is holding an art exhibition and craft fair in the old schoolhouse on the Tuam Road in Kilmaine on the weekend of September 23 commencing on Friday evening at 7pm and running Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm each day.
Read more ...Erris Agricultural show
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
The AGM of the Erris Agricultural Show will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Friday September 23 at 8pm.
Read more ...End your fear of speaking in public
Fri, Sep 09, 2011
A one day workshop entitled The True You Communicates is taking place near Castlebar on Saturday September 17. This workshop is for people who find it difficult to speak in public, or experience anxiety when all eyes are on them.
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