"MEN CAN COOK"

Raheen Family Resource Centre intend running Cookery for Men starting on Thursday 1st March from 7-9pm. Forget the takeaways and get yourself into the kitchen and learn how to prepare "proper" food which is both healthy and affordable. These sessions are free of charge, open to all men and will cover a wide range of easy to cook meals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The facilitator will be Dean Kiely, so for further information or to book a place contact Lynda or Bridget at 051-428805.

"THINK PINK"

Raheen Family Resource Centre is having a fundraiser in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation on Tuesday 21st February. Staff, children and those attending any of our services are asked to wear something pink on the day and to make a donation to The Marie Keating Foundation of any amount from 50cent upwards. The Marie Keating Foundation do very valuable work in raising awareness of all the various forms of cancer and enlightening people on how cancer can be prevented.

SUICIDE TALK

Raheen Family Resource Centre in conjunction with The Regional Suicide Resource Office intend running a workshop entitled "Suicide Talk" in The Horse and Hound Ballinaboola on Thursday 1st March commencing at 9.30am. Suicidetalk is a 3 hour presentation that invites interested community members to become more aware of suicide prevention opportunities in their community.

Suicidetalk invites participants to explore attitudes about suicide. It recognises that, often, the first barrier to greater involvement may not be lack of knowledge or skills but anxiety and fear. The purpose of this exploration is to provide an opportunity each participant to decide whether suicide should be talked about directly, openly and honestly. Its aim is to make such talk in any context easier. The workshop will be facilitated by Agatha Lawless from the Regional Suicide Resource Office. For further information or to book a place contact Lynda or Bridget at 051-428805.

R.O.C.K.E.T. PROGRAMME

Are you unemployed and interested in learning new skills, learning interview techniques, and getting information and support to help you re-enter the workforce or pursue further training or education? If so we at Raheen Family Resource Centre intend to run a programme this year which would benefit you.

Some of the topics covered are confidence building, goal setting, Cv/letter writing, interview techniques, information and support on all aspects that you require to get onto the job's market, up skill or into further education. This is a free course and is open to all those who are unemployed.

If you are interested and would like further information or wish to enrol contact Lynda or Bridget in Raheen on 051428805.

RAHEEN FRC DAY CARE

Raheen FRC Day Care Service is going very well with a good attendance at present. This week we are looking forward to bingo and sing along with Paddy Murphy and Tony Jeffers. This week's Eucharistic Minister is Rita Sinnott.

BENEFIT 3 COMPUTERS

Benefit 3 Computer training courses are taking place on an ongoing basis in Raheen Family Resource Centre. We are taking names for morning and evening classes as we have 140 places available. The cost is an amazing €1 per session and this course is for complete beginners, 2 hours per week for four weeks.

POSITIVE LIVING

Positive Living programme takes place in Raheen Family Resource Centre on Friday mornings from 9.30am-11.30am. This programme includes positive motivation and support, healthy eating programme, realistic weight/measurement goals, life coaching, exercise, food tasting and fun topics. The facilitator is Geraldine O'brien and the cost is €6 per session. To book a place contact Lynda or Bridget on 051428805.

COUNSELLING

Raheen Family Resource Centre offers a Professional, confidential Counselling Service. Counselling for a range of issues is available, such as: loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, anger/ stress management, stress, bullying, depression, alcohol/substance misuse, self worth/self esteem, crisis intervention. To arrange an appointment in confidence phone Doris on 087-6187022.

RAHEEN FRC CHOIR

Raheen Family Resource Centre is looking

Reminder we are starting back training for the u10 and u12 girls on the 21st of Feb in Adamstown from 5.30- 6.30 and registration will also be taking place if you have a girl interested and cant make the first night please give Mag Doyle a call on 087- 0519594 or Carol Mernagh 0879189985.

RACE NIGHT

The Adamstown Camogie and Football club are coming together for a Race night to be held in Cullen's of Adamstown on the 30th of March. The members of each club will be selling horses before the night to raise greatly needed funds for both clubs; we would appreciate if you could buy a horse or come and support us on the night. We will be having a prize for Best Dressed Lady and other raffle prizes; this promises to be a great fun night.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Newbawn/raheen had two teams competing in the County Finals of the Community Games Table Quiz competition in the Riverbank Hotel last week. The teams comprised of: Tara Doyle, Pauric Wickham, Ben Kennell-webb, and Jack Vieira on one team and Julie Furlong, Grace Cloney, Ruairi O'brien and Maria Kavanagh on the other team. Well done to all the competitors and thanks to their manager Breda Furlong.

The county finals of the Community Games Dance Competition took place in Raheen Community Centre on last Saturday. We had one group competing, this comprised of: Julie Furlong, Kayleigh Dunne, Tara Doyle, Ellie Cloney and Kaitlin Mernagh, the girls danced very well and did our area proud. We had two competitors in the solo dance competition and Grace Cloney won this competition and got a gold medal and Maria Kavanagh came third and got a bronze medal, well done girls and the best of luck to Grace who now goes on to represent Wexford in the National Finals.

Thanks to their trainer Alan O'brien and manager Mag Doyle. Sincere thanks to all those who helped out with the competition and also to those who donated prizes.

The regular dance classes resume in Raheen Community Centre on Friday 24thfebruary from 3-4pm.

CASTLE VINTAGE CLUB

Castle Vintage Club held their annual AGM in the Scout Hall, Taghmon. They would like to thank the out going committee and welcome in the new committee.

Next Meeting will be held in the Scout Hall, on Friday 24th February at 9pm. Any members wishing to travel on the May Bank Holiday 3 day run please attend this meeting. Also, membership & insurances will be taken on the night.