Swinford Notes 1st November 2017

Posted By Douglas Kelly on Nov 1, 2017

Kidzone Swinford

Kidzone Childcare Swinford is hosting a Midterm Halloween Camp from Tues 31st Oct – Friday 3rd Nov. The camp is open to all children aged 4-13 years and runs from 8am – 6pm daily.

There will be loads of Halloween fun and games, including costume making, halloween themed arts and crafts, movies, delicious homemade food and lots more!

This is sure to be a fantastic week so be sure to book your place to avoid disappointment!

For more information or to book your space please contact Colette on 0871935476 or coletteafterschoolclub@gmail.com

Swinford Indoor Country market

This month the Swinford Indoor Country Market will take place on Saturday the 4th Nov in Swinford Cultural Centre from 9.30am until 2pm.

The market regularly boast a wide range of locally sourced produce and this month is no exception.
There is a fabulous range of regular local stallholders who provide the Market with fresh vegetables, breads & cakes, and locally grown plants, as well as stunning photography, jewellery and a variety of beautiful handmade crafts. Relax and have lunch in the Railway Café after you browse the stalls.

Zest for Living

Swinford community group, Active Minds, in partnership with Mayo North East is organizing a Zest for Life training programme in the Cultural Centre, Swinford on Wednesday 8th November at 8.00pm. It will be held each Wednesday for six weeks. The training will encourage you to engage with a greater sense of self-awareness while creating a healthy self-esteem. You will learn new life skills and meet new friends.
Places are limited and must be pre-booked by contacting Angela at 0851534062
Training is funded under The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme

Swinford Scouts

Beavers and Cubs resume meeting on Thursday October 12^th – Beavers from 6.30 to 7.30pm and Cubs 7.30 to 8.30pm. All registered members will be contacted confirming the details. Places are still available in each section – to register your interest or for further details please email swinfordmayo24@gmail.com

Jiving Halloween Camp and Workshop‘

Jiving Juniors One Day Workshop in Swinford Cultural Centre on Thursday November 2nd from 10am-2.30pm. For children age 5 and upwards. A fun day where children and teens will learn how to Jive, Waltz, Line dance and more with Irelands only Social Dance School for kids. €15 per child.
Contact Sandra 086 2108029′

Carers Regional Forum

Date: 8^th November

Time: 10.00-1.30pm

Venue: McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris

Tea, Coffee and Refereshments on arrival

We had a fantastic turnout last year, with over 60 carers from Mayo, Galway and Roscommon.

The forum is great place to meet carers from your county and from Galway and Roscommon and to voice any issues/concerns you have in your local area.

Booking is essential as lunch is included and we will need to know numbers for food.

To book your place please contact 0949060305/0863775702

We hope to see you there on the day

Killasser Community Centre News

KCC-Social Dancing
Anyone interested in learning how to dance? A dance class will start at 8.30pm on Thursday 7th September in Killasser Community Centre. The classes are suitable for beginners and Improvers and you will have an opportunity to learn how to Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot and try other dance styles. The classes will last for 8 weeks and cost €80 for adults and €40 for children. Full payment on the first night. Contact Frank at 087 980 9432. All Welcome!

KCC-Badminton Classes
We are looking to start badminton classes in October, more than likely on a Tuesday night.
We would like to see if there is an interest in this activity and so if you are interested in participating this please contact Paul Hyland at 087 6109192. All Welcome!

Killasser Folk Group/Gospel Choir

Any singers and musicians interested in forming a folk group/gospel choir in the Killasser area please contact Marie Anne Noone at 087 9035533 or e-mail frjohnd@gmail.com or marieanne.noone@gmail.com Membership from outside Killasser very welcome.

Swinford GAA 50/50 Draw

This week’s draw was held in Moores where AnnMarie McLoughlin of Derreen, Killasser won €541. Envelopes are available in most business premises and online through www.swinfordgaa.ie where tickets can be purchased in bundles of 10/25/52 weeks.

Next draw is in Quinns on 7th November

Draw envelopes are available at €2 and 3 for €5 and online at www.swinfordgaa.ie

Swinford GAA

Fixtures

Under 21 B Championship Saturday 10th November Swinford v Ballaghaderreen

Under 21 B Championship Saturday 17th November Swinford v Davitts

Table Quiz

Swinford GAA club will host a table quiz in Melletts on Friday 3rd November 9pm. Table of 4 , €10 per person.

Swinford GAA AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Swinford GAA Club will be held in the Gateway Hotel, Main Street, Swinford on Sunday 19th November at 5.00pm. Forms for nominations and motions are available from the club secretary. Please make contact on secretary.swinford.mayo@gaa.ie if you wish to avail of these. Closing date for nominations and motions is Thursday 16th November. Full details on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie

Swinford Athletics Club

This week’s jackpot of €150 was won by Jimmy Lavin, Rabawn. Envelopes are available in most business premises for €2 each or 3 for €5.

Swinford Comhaltas Weekly Traditional Music

Swinford Comhaltas will be taking a break for November

Swinford Cultural Centre

This week’s update in The Cultural Centre and Meeting room is as follows.

All in Cultural Centre unless stated.

For Further Details Contact: 094-9052006/087 4007045 or email sccbookings@mayococo.ie

THURSDAY 2nd: 10am-2.30pm-Jiving Juniors-Camp

10am-4pm- French for Leaving certs(Meeting Room)
1pm-1.45pm- Pat Kirby-Bums and Tums
8pm-9pm- That’s So Shelly Fitness

FRIDAY 3rd: 10am-11am-That’s So Shelly Fitness

10am-4pm- French for Leaving certs(Meeting Room)
7pm-8pm-Siobhan Phillips-Nia Workout

SATURDAY 4th: 9am-2.30pm- Indoor Market

MONDAY 6th-10am-11am-That’s So Shelly Fitness

1pm-2pm-Pat Kirby-Yogalates

4.30pm-5.30pm-ECM Dance

7pm-8pm-Pat Kirby-Yogalates

7.30pm-9pm-Kathryn Gavaghan-Meditation (Meeting Room)

TUESDAY 7th: 4.30pm-6.30pm-Resilience Building for Children (Meeting room)
7.30pm-9pm-Kathryn Gavaghan-Meditation (Meeting Room)
8pm-9pm- That’s So Shelly Fitness

WEDNESDAY 8th: 5pm-8.30pm-Giggles Drama

8pm-10pm- Active Minds (Meeting Room)

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Tutors needed to tutor over 55’s on computers/tablets/smartphones to help learners navigate the Internet and gain confidence using their device

Age Action runs courses (each course lasts for 5 weeks, 2 hours per week) in the Swinford Library, on Wednesdays from 10.00 and 12.00. Classes are generally run on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis and both tutors and learners find the classes rewarding and fun. Good computer skills and fluent English needed but patience and good humour just as important! We’re looking for interested tutors for the new cycle starting in September. Call Helen at Age Action on 087 1956047 or email helen.murray@ageaction.ie. Training provided

B – Fit Swinford

Fitness classes take place in Swinford Community Centre on Monday 8-30pm – 9-30pm, Wednesday morning 9-30am – 10-30am (Women only) and Wednesday 8pm – 9pm, Saturday 11am – 12pm. €6/€3 student pay as you go. Contact Alan 087 2397225/ Declan 087 6725419

Early year’s music course

Barney’s Busy Bee’s parents and toddlers are holding a Sound World Early Years Music course, every Wednesday 10am and 11.30am in Barnacogue NS. This is a learning and development programme with many fun filled music activities, with parent and child interact, Cost €3. Any queries contact Barnacogue NS on 0949367440 or 0872024788.

Swinford Mens Shed

Workshop continues every Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm at the Mens Shed at Kilkelly Road, Swinford.

Heartfulness, Relaxation and Meditation

Monday Nov 13^th at 7pm in the Parochial House Swinford. Free and open to all over 16 years. Contact 086 0700681 if you require further information.

Swinford Community Lotto

no details at this time.

Golf Club 25 Card Game

Winners from Thursday night 26th October 1st and 2nd prizes were shared by Josie Prendergast Helen Gallogly Peter Geraghty and Michael O’Neill 3rd prize was shared by Esther Munnelly Matt Duggan Detta Ryder and Geraldine Turbitt

Spots were won by Geraldine Turbitt Detta Ryder Tommy Bredican and Philip Moore

Raffle prizes were won by Eileen Geraghty x 2 and Esther Munnelly

Game continues every Thursday night at 9pm in Golf clubhouse all Card players welcome

Coping Skills workshop for people with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.

The course shows people diagnosed and living with a lifelong incurable condition the tools and techniques to cope and live a better quality of life. During the course your will learn how to deal with negative emotions, communication skills, positive self-talk, cogitative behaviourally techniques, mindfulness, meditation and relaxation techniques to help manage pain and fatigue.

The next course is starts in Newman Institute Ballina on Wednesday 1st of Novemeber x 6 weeks @ 8pm. If you would like to book a place, please call 087-1661279 or email arthritismayobranch@gmail.com

Adapted Water Therapy – Claremorris

Water Therapy Classes for people with Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Starting Thursday 9^th of November x 6 weeks in the McWilliam Park Hotel Pool at 10.00am – Call 094-9378048 or email: arthritismayobranch@gmail.com for more information or to book your place.

Water acts as a buoyancy making it easier to exercise and move. This places less strain on joints, muscles, and tendons. The resistance that water provides gives benefits in terms of building strength and stamina for Individuals that has reduced or limited mobility as they can perform exercises they are unable to do out of the pool. If you have Arthritis or Fibromyalgia why don’t you join our class and feel the benefits of exercise in our supportive group.

If you wish to include anything on Swinford Notes please e-mail swinfordnotes@swinford.ie by Tuesday afternoon. Thanks