1. family and parenting
2. children

2014
Little Smarties Playschool
& After School Club
Opening of New Building
On Monday 3rd November there
was great excitement as we enjoyed our first day in our new
Little Smarties Playschool & Afterschool Building.
The Staff and Children were delighted with their new uniforms
displaying the new logo created by
our Chairperson Teresa McLoughlin funded by The Forge Family
Resource Centre. During her
speech Teresa McLoughlin welcomed everyone and then invited
the children to help her cut the
celebration cake.
In the Afternoon the boys and
girls at the Afterschool Club enjoyed exploring the building and
getting settled in their new surroundings. Everyone at Little
Smarties appreciates the community support we receive and
we would like to thank you all for
your good wishes and look forward to continuing to provide the
very best in terms of care and
opportunity for the boys and girls
who attend our preschool and
afterschool.
Amanda Kelly, Manager.
Position Available
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
19.5 hours weekly;
C.E. Pay Rate– Dept of Social Protection
Eligibility— Over 25yrs of age and in receipt of an Irish
Social W elfare payment for 1year or more.
To Apply contact The Forge FRC at 071 9861924 or email
at :[email protected]
Places are still available in Little Smarties for
Preschool and After School Club. W e currently
do not have enough numbers in After School
to sustain Little Smarties long term in the new
building. This is a fantastic community facility
which we would urge the community to support. If you would like to have a look round or
find out about activities and costs please make
an appointment with Amanda Kelly on
0719861993
Link Up Project- Bringing Families
Intergenerational
Together
Project
All parents/carers with children 0-5 years welcome
Thursdays in Pettigo Methodist Hall 10am – 12noon
Thursday 20th November -Tiny Tunes
Thursday 27th November - National Painting Day
Pettigo Community Care Group and Scoil
Mhuire pupils finished packing and wrapping 63 presents for the Shoe Box Appeal. Scoil Mhuire sent off 90 in total.
Well done to all involved.
Thurs 4th December—Puppet Show 10am sharp
Thurs 11th December—Tiny Tunes Christmas Party
Arts & Craft activity each week and varied snacks. W e will be using
paints, glue and crayons (so wear old clothes)
Contact Sandra at The Forge FRC 071 9861924
The Forge Youth Club
Congratulations to all the young people who took
part in a Soccer Competition in Letterkenny on
Saturday 8th November organised by Donegal
Youth Service which The Forge Youth Club are
affiliated. Three teams took part. A massive congratulations to the under 15 girls who played a
blinder and took home the cup for first place. Well
done to under 18 boys who played excellent and
took home 2nd place and finally well done to under 15 boys who played so well and won two of their games but were unlucky and didn't make the final.
Helen Simms, Youth Club Leader commented on their achievement . ‘So proud of you all who played, to
our subs, supporters and finally to Richard Kane who spent so much time training with the teams and to
PJ Mc Barron who helped Richard coach the under 18's team. Such a great group of young people to take
away for the day to represent our wee Pettigo & Tullyhommon area, so happy to have the pleasure of
working with you all. Keep up the good work guys!’
The Latest Twitter from the
Earlybirds Women's Group
As we all hurtle towards the madness of Christmas, Wednesday mornings in the Youth Hall, High Street have
given us Earlybirds a little sanctuary from all the mayhem. We have been crafting away to our hearts content
since our trip to Derry. We've had a go at Christmas card-making and weaving felt to make a festive basket for
treats. We all had issues with the double-sided sticky tape and wire, but things can't always be easy. One has
to try new things, it's good for you! A big box arrived another morning and we all thought Christmas had come
early, when we opened it, inside was all our very own hand-painted pottery from "Kiln Time". They had all come
out great, you couldn't buy as nice in the shops! We have started making a rather trendy Christmas tree out of
lovely material. This is a two week project and involves a little sewing. I know now that there are Birds that said
they didn't like sewing, but have turned out to be great seamstresses! (You know who you are!) This will lead us
nic ely into next mo nth, whic h I kno w ha s a lrea dy go t a pa ck ed a genda . ..
Chirp soon xo
The Holistic Therapies Programme
Counselling Service
Crisis and Bereavement Counselling are available
through The Forge Family Resource Centre.
Counselling for children is also available. For immediate referral to a Professional Counsellor or for further information please contact Martina Doyle, The
Forge Family Resource Centre, 071 9861924.
This Service is free and Confidential
The Forge FRC is facilitating a Holistic Therapies
Programme in Pettigo. Anyone living with a drug or
alcohol problem or a family member affected by
loved ones addiction problems (stress, anxiety etc.)
will benefit. Each person is entitled to six
reflexology therapies at €5 each.
Please contact Martina on 071 9861924 to avail of
this service. Personal details are not required.
This service is confidential.
Walkie Talkie Group meet at The Methodist Hall every Monday morning at 10am. Fee €3 guided walk and refreshments. W alk at your leisure and ability. All levels of walkers welcome.
Social Prescribing for Health & Wellbeing Join Pettigo Runners— every Tuesday & Friday eveA Social Prescribing Programme for Health and
Wellbeing is now available either by Self Referral or
by your GP. The programme is for you if you feel that
you need some support to mind your health and wellbeing or if you feel isolated, stressed, anxious or depressed. Using resources within the community will
help you to benefit from meeting other people or
taking part in a new activity
Contact Miffy Haod S.P.Co-ordinator for more
information at 087 3814639.
***Change of Date***
ANNUAL FESTIVE
COFFEE MORNING
ning at 6.50pm sharp (meeting outside Britton’s Bar) . All welcome to Run/Jog/W alk at your own pace, no pressure.
Find us on Facebook @Pettigo Runners.
Senior Alerts Scheme – Grants available to install
personal monitored alarms to enable older people
(65yrs+) without sufficient means to continue to live
securely in their home with confidence, independence
and peace of mind. Application Form and more information is available from The Forge FRC. Conditions
apply.
Community Singing Group –Singing and music can be
beneficial to your mental health and wellbeing. If you enjoy
singing the Community Singing Group meet every Thursday
evening from 8-10pm in Pettigo Methodist Hall. All genres
and voices welcome.
FUNDRAISER
In aid of Counselling Services
Hosted by
The Forge Family Resource Centre
In Pettigo Methodist Hall
On Wednesday 3rd
December 11am –2pm
Lots of homemade delights
and handmade crafts.
Lines are now on Sale for
Raffle on the day.
Contact The Forge FRC at
0719861924
W ell done to Participants who completed a
Refresher Course and obtained their Certificates to retain
their Fetac Level 5 Award in Occupational First Aid:
Pauline Keown, Richard Kane, Joanne Kane,
Sandra Johnston, Mary Leonard, Stephen Moss
and Caroline Herdeman.
Irish for Parents
If anyone is interested
in Irish for Parents class
to run January 2015
(subject to numbers)
please contact The
Forge FRC at
0719861924.
Karate Lessons
every Saturday
9.45am - 11.15am
The Methodist Hall Pettigo
Children from 6 years + Adults.
All levels welcome. (Parents train
for free with their children until
their first exam).
Public Services Centre;
Donegal Town 074-9153900
Accord : 04866325696
Garda Station 071 9861512/ 9851102
Donegal Hospital 074 9721019,
Enniskillen Hospital 028 66382000,
Letterkenny Hospital 074 9125888,
Sligo Hospital 071 9171111
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Venue: The Mill Park Hotel - Donegal Town 7pm - 10pm
Free Admission & Refreshments Served
With Special Guest Speaker
2014 All Star
Citizens Information Centre:
Donegal Town (Liz) +074 9724460
www.citizensinformation.ie
Anita Kelly
Project Co Ordinator for Northern Ireland
Citizens Online
M: 07818573617
E: [email protected]
W: www.citizensonline.org.uk
Donegal and International Rules Captain
Farm Relief Services:
MICHAEL MURPHY
Raphoe 074-9145386
Health / Well being / Support Information Stands on display
H.S.E. Primary Care Team Health Screening Tent
Get your Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose checked for free!
Cancer Counseling (Phone service) U.K
(0044) 0207 7041137,
[email protected]
Dept. Social & Family Affairs;
www.welfare.ie
www.socialwelfareappeals.ie
30 Minute WORKSHOPS
1. DEMENTIA - Dr Tom McBride, Consultant in Psychiatry of Old Age, DMHS,
HSE West
2. SCHIZOPHRENIA—Trevor McBrearty, Nurse Manager, DMHS, HSE West
3. YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH—Dr Maura Finnegan, Senior Clinical Psychologist
& Clinical Co-ordinator of JIGSAW Donegal
Plus a Focus session on Stress & Anxiety by Ms Marion McNulty, M.Sc
Counselling, RPN, MBACP,IACP, Student Counsellor at L.Y.I.T, Donegal
GAA Health & Wellness Committee
DOORS OPEN at 6.30pm. Refreshments on reception. Everyone welcome
Promoted by the Donegal Mental Health Service
Event Organiser: Ms Roisin McNulty, RPN, HSE West DMHS, Ph (085)
1248838
Event Supervisor: Mr Trevor McBrearty, Nurse Manager, HSE West
DMHS, Ph (086) 3333 320
The Pettigo & Tullyhommon Community Newsletter is produced by
The Forge Family Resource Centre Pettigo Ltd, Main Street, Pettigo,
Co Donegal.
If You have any items you would like included in our monthly Newsletter
either call at The Forge Family Resource Centre Office or contact us at: 0719861924,
email :[email protected], www.theforgefrc.com
Crisis Pregnancy Agency:
Donegal 0749123537
www.crisispregnancy.ie
CARERS
Development Officer: Diane Donnelly
087-2770103
One Parent Families Helpline
Lo-Call 1890662212
HSE Information Line: 1850 636313
Marriage & Relationship
Counseling Services 1890 380380
[email protected]
Women’s Aid for Domestic Violence
Free Confidential Helpline 1800 341 900
Samaritans
R.O.I 1850 609090
U.K 0845 7909090
Barnardos Bereavement Counseling for
Children 01 4732110
[email protected]
Money, Advice & Budgeting Service
074 9129909 - www.mabs.ie
www.irish-counselling.ie
counselling.co.uk