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30th October 2019 by Parent Hub Donegal

Calling Teenagers Aged 12 – 18 years

Do you know a teenager who would be interested in exploring what citizenship means?

A Youth Citizenship programme will be running in Letterkenny and Buncrana on Friday evenings 7-8:30pm from mid November (not 1st November as stated on the posters) and participants will be engaged for 26 hours as follows:

12 workshops delivered over 12 x 1 ½ hours sessions.
Joint Activity 4 hours
Community Event 4 hours

The Youth Citizenship & Leadership Programmes focus on youth coming from cross community backgrounds including indigenous Irish Catholics and Protestants along with other cultures in Irish society. Participants learn about the similarities and differences of their cultural background to

eliminate perceptions. To build a connection between participants the programme will directly address current issues affecting youth such as negative impacts of social media, bullying, racism, sectarianism and discrimination based on class and difference. The Programme aims to build the

confidence, personal development and propensity of participants to understand and accept difference. The programme is fully funded by SEUPB and there is no cost to the participants. Items we will cover includes:

Define what citizenship means to them
Research their community’s needs
Illustrate ways in which to benefit their community
Plan a project to meet an identified need using a planning model
Organise and manage their project
Evaluate the effectiveness of their project

This project is run on a cross community basis by the Belfast Youth Project which is part of the Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre. You can contact Neil Gallagher for more information on 074 9123890.

10th December 2018 by Parent Hub Donegal

Finn Valley Family Resource Centre invites you to come and say hello

Finn Valley Family Resource Centre

is a newly established FRC based in Stranorlar. We intend to provide a broad range of community based family supports and community development services. We are a company limited by guarantee and a charity with a board of directors who are responsible for the governance around our service delivery. We are part of the National Network of Family Resource centres and Funded by Túsla, The National Child and Family Agency.

Our mission is to ‘provide families and individuals with a range of activities that will support and nurture family and community life’

As a Family resource centre, we are committed to the principles of community development and social justice. In this our aim is to provide an open, accessible space to support families and to support in building the capacity and leadership of the local community. We are dependent on the community’s input to develop and enhance our service delivery.

We have an open evening on Tuesday 11th December 6-8pm. Why not come along and see what is on offer.

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17th September 2018 by Parent Hub Donegal

What is a Family Resource Centre

Donegal is about to get its tenth Family Resource Centre based in the Finn Valley.

Donegal’s Family Resource Centres are part of Ireland’s largest family support programme providing services to families living in disadvantaged areas across the country.

What do Donegal’s Family Resource Centres do?

They provide information, advice and support. Information on services and options available locally, advice on accessing rights and entitlements and one-to-one support to families on a range of issues. The Family Resource Centre’s act as a focal point for onward referrals to main stream services.

They also provide services in their centres to local families such as Parent and Toddler groups, Breastfeeding support groups, Parenting programmes, Carer’s groups and Bereavement groups. Many of the Family Resource Centres run their own local counselling services and Social Prescribing services which work together with GPs and health professionals to help fill the gap in services to families.

They offer a range of after-school activities for children; sports, arts and homework clubs as well as specialist learning support for children with particular needs such as dyslexia.

The Family Resource Centres in Donegal work closely with Donegal E&TB to provide a wide range of community education classes for adults at their centres such as arts and crafts, computer and IT classes, fitness and wellbeing classes.

In addition Family Resource Centres work together with volunteers from the community to develop things like Men’s Sheds, Breakfast Clubs, Community Gardens, Writer’s Groups and Walking Groups. They often hold events and open days for health screening, wellbeing and pampering and family fun days.

Please drop into your local Family Resource Centre you will always find a friendly face, a staff member who will listen and treat your enquiry in total confidence.

The Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo: 071 9861924

Donegal Town Family Resource Centre: 074 9725337

Downstrands Family Resource Centre, Portnoo: 074 9545879

Cara House Family Resource Centre, Letterkenny: 074 9123986

Raphoe Family Resource Centre: 074 9145796

Moville and District Family Resource Centre: 074 9385548

Mevagh Family Resource Centre, Downings: 074 9155055

Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre: 074 9136548

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7th June 201831st July 2018 by Parent Hub Donegal

Shaping Ourselves and Our Children

“Shaping Ourselves and Our Children”

SOOC is an exciting new course for parents to have fun and learn about how their children develop their emotional and social skills at home. Parents will learn how to support their children to develop these skills and how these will benefit their children later at school, in their community and throughout their lives.

Shaping ourselves and our children will help us as parents explore:

Hopes and fears we have for our children and their future
How home shapes our children for the world outside
Self-esteem and confidence
Communication skills – what parents say and what children hear
Learning through Play
Respect for diversity and our changing communities.

Each course runs for 4 hours X 4 days under the guidance of warm and supportive tutors, lunch is provided and there is a childcare allowance for parents who need childcare. On day four of the course parents and children come together for an interactive play session.

To enrol on the next course please give details to your family visitor, nearest Lifestart office or phone Mary at 048 71 365 363

A project supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

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7th June 20187th June 2018 by Parent Hub Donegal

What’s happening in the Niall Mór Centre, Killybegs?

Here are some updates on what will be happening in the Niall Mór Centre Killybegs over the coming weeks:-

Breastfeeding Group: Meet first and third Friday of every month from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

Laughter Yoga: Taster session of Laughter Yoga is being held on Friday 15th June from 2-3pm and costs €5 per person. To book please contact 074 9741863

Saturday Storytime: next Storytime will be held on Sat 16th June from 10:30 – 12 noon.

Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association: Coffee Morning will be held on Thurs 21st June at the Niall Mór Centre from 10:30 – 12 noon, all proceeds go to the Motor Neurone Association.

Children’s Summer Fun Camp: held from Mon 16th July to Fri 20th July from 10 am – 2 pm and costs €50 per child. This is open to 5 – 8 year olds and must be pre-booked. Contact 074 9741863

Chair Yoga with Sarah: New 4 week course commences on Fri 1st June from 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Clay Modelling Workshop: Coming to the Niall Mór Centre on Fri 6th July from 11 am – 12 noon and costs €8 per child. To book contact Jumpingclay Letterkenny on 0877101475.

Relax Kids Camp: Wed 4th July & Thurs 5th July from 1:30 pm – 3 pm to book contact Bernadine on 0877474232. Classes include movement and games, stretching and breathing exercises, peer/self massage, positive affirmation and visualisation. Helps support kids with their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Basic Food Hygiene Course: This course is run by DLDC and is being held at the Niall Mor Centre on Thur 12th July from 9 – 5 pm. To book please contact Kathy on 0874126400.

Bricks 4 Kidz: NEW DATE: Sat 14th July Lego Workshop from 2 – 4 pm costing €15 per child. Contact 0863894833 to book.

Children’s Summer Fun Camp: held from Mon 16th July to Fri 20th July from 10 am – 2 pm and costs €50 per child. This is open to 5 – 8 year olds and must be pre-booked. Contact 074 9741863

LEGO Summer Camp: Tues 7th – Fri 10th Aug from 9:30 – 12:30 pm costing €75 per child. Contact 0863894833 to book.

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8th January 2018 by Parent Hub Donegal

Introduction to Community Development – information evenings starting this week

Introduction to Community Development

Are you a woman who is interested in developing your skills to work in your community?

Interested in developing and supporting services for the good of your area?

An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC’s) Introduction to Community Development course could be for you! We have alimited number of places available for women to join this course.

Funded by the City & Guilds Group, VCC is partnering with community groups in West Donegal, Letterkenny, Inishowen and Derry to bring higher education into communities via blended learning.

Starting 30^th January 2018, Introduction to Community Development (ICD) is highly interactive and will be delivered through blended learning, with a mixture of face-to-face workshops and online, virtual classes.

ICD will lead to a QQI Level 6 (UK Level 4) Certificate in Introduction to Community Development (10 credits)

Want to find out more? Drop into an information session on the following dates:

Monday, 8^th January – The Yard, Falcarragh, 11.30 am – 1 pm
Monday, 8^th January – Congress Resource Centre, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, 3 – 5 pm
Tuesday, 9^th January – The Women’s Centre, Derry, 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Tuesday, 9^th January – Inishowen Development Partnership, Carndonagh, 5.30 –7.30pm

For more information, please contact Maria McHale, m.mchale@ancosanvcc.com, +353 (0)1-5341847, +353 (87) 229 8934 or any of the locations named above.

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21st December 2017 by Parent Hub Donegal

Introduction to Community Development

Introduction to Community Development

Are you a woman who is interested in developing your skills to work in your community?

Interested in developing and supporting services for the good of your area?

An Cosán Virtual Community College (VCC’s) Introduction to Community Development course could be for you! We have a limited number of places available for women to join this course.

Funded by the City & Guilds Group, VCC is partnering with community groups in West Donegal, Letterkenny, Inishowen and Derry to bring higher education into communities via blended learning.

Starting 30^th January 2018, Introduction to Community Development (ICD) is highly interactive and will be delivered through blended learning, with a mixture of face-to-face workshops and online, virtual classes.

ICD will lead to a QQI Level 6 (UK Level 4) Certificate in Introduction to Community Development (10 credits)

Want to find out more? Drop into an information session on the following dates:

Monday, 8^th January – The Yard, Falcarragh, 11 am – 1 pm
Monday, 8^th January – Congress Resource Centre, Pearse Road, Letterkenny, 3 – 5 pm
Tuesday, 9^th January – The Women’s Centre, Derry, 30 – 2.30 pm
Tuesday, 9^th January – Inishowen Development Partnership, Carndonagh, 30 –7.30pm

For more information, please contact Maria McHale, m.mchale@ancosanvcc.com, +353 (0)1-5341847, +353 (87) 229 8934 or any of the locations named above.

Run by An Cosán Virtual Community College, City & Guilds Group and Inishowen Development Partnership

DRAFT Timetable Jan – March

Session	Date	Venue	Note: Independent learning activities precede each weekly session. Please log-in to Blackboard regularly to undertake those activities.
Induction	Tuesday, 30 January 10am – 4pm	Women’s Centre, Derry
1.	Tuesday 6th February 9am-9:45am: Technology tutorial 10am-12.40 pm: Session 1	Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
2.	Tuesday 13th February 9am-9:45am: Office hour/tutorial 10am-12.40 pm: Session 2	VLE
3.	Tuesday 20th February 9am-9:45am: Office hour/tutorial 10am-12.40 pm: Session 3	VLE
	Tuesday 27th February Workshop	TBC
4	Tuesday 6th March 9am-9:45am: Office hour/tutorial 10am-12.40 pm: Session 4	VLE
5.	Tuesday 13th March 9am-9:45am: Office hour/tutorial 10am-12.40 pm: Session 5	VLE
6	Tuesday 20th March 9am-9:45am: Office hour/tutorial 10am-12.40 pm: Session 6	VLE

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