Bald ldoyle Family Resource Services Ltd. Tel: 01-8326115 01 Website: www.bfrs.ie Why not try Low Impact Exercise to Music? Core strengthening/ Increase mobility, flexibility and muscle tone/Improve breathing, circulation and bone density/Exercise and music, great combination for lowering stress. BFRS Ltd., Unit 4, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Grange Road Dublin 13. Autumn 2012 Edition Baldoyle Family Resource Services Ltd. is a family and community support services for the Classes now running in Baldoyle Community Hall. New members always welcome. For more details contact Jacinta 087-6185418 residents of Baldoyle and nd surrounding areas. Community Development • Information & Referral Services • Parent/Toddler Group • Coffee Morning the BFRS Community Newsletter. In this issue you • Baldoyle Women’s Group will find information on our services alongside other • Baldoyle Men’s Group interesting community information. • Gardening Project • Adult Education OUR NEWSLETTERS CIRCULATION HAS NOW BEEN EXPANDED FROM 2000 TO 3000 IN ORDER TO REACH THE COAST AND OTHER NEW RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN BALDOYLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE IN THE BALDOYLE COMMUNITY, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE RESIDENTS AWARE OF LOCAL NEWS OR UPCOMING EVENTS, JUST CONTACT RECEPTION AT BFRS ON 01 01-8326115. __________________________________________________________________________ Baldoyle Family Resources Services Ltd. does not endorse or recommend any of the external organisations, services or information listed in this newsletter. We cannot guarantee at any time that all information presented is accurate and up to date. Baldoyle Family Resource Services Ltd. cannot accept cept liability for misleading or inaccurate information or omissions in information given to us by external information providers. • We warmly welcome you to the eighth edition of www.thefitnessleague.ie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our Services community based centre that provides a range of • Senior Alerts • Meals on Wheels • Counselling Service • Rainbows Programme For further information on any of our groups or services please contact our offices on 01-8326115 or email reception@bfrs.ie If you wish to receive this newsletter electronically, please email us on reception@bfrs.ie with your details. Alternatively you can call into our office, Monday to Friday (9.30am to 5.00pm) and speak to a member of the team. Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 There have been a number of staff changes over the past few months and we welcome on board Rachel Howard- Development Worker and Marcia O’Hagan-Receptionist. We would also like to extend our thanks to those staff that have left the organisation- Monica McCourt, Rachel Moran, Niamh Tucker and Tanith Reddin for all their hard work and enthusiasm. ‘Men Alive’ is an informal, fun, interesting and educational group and is open to men of all ages. The group decides its activities based on the suggestions of the members. New members are actively sought and are very welcome. The group meets every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm. ‘Sister Act’ meets on Wednesdays, 7.00-9.00pm upstairs in the Badminton Centre. This is an established group but new members are always welcome. The group’s members choose their own activities e.g. flowerarranging, angel cards, social evenings, etc. Our coffee morning meets on Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.00pm upstairs in the Badminton Centre. This is open to all residents of Baldoyle! Open to parents, grandparents and childminders! So come along and join us for a play and a chat and some fun activities. Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.00pm in Baldoyle Library (Operates Term Time Only) Are you 65 years of age or over and on a state pension? If so, you may qualify for a Socially Monitored Alarm* in your home. For further details please contact Margaret on 01-8326115. *Socially Monitored Alarms are free of charge but there is an annual maintenance fee of €66.00 We all go through ups and downs now and again. Sometimes it can help to talk to someone. BFRS are committed to providing a high standard, low cost, confidential counselling service. For further information, please contact Lilian/Anne on 01-8326115. COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN Dancing *Tap *Drama *Singing *Hip-hop* **New for this year.... Glee choir** Classes from age 4, All classes graded by age This project continues to strive and is currently involved in a number of initiatives in the community. They have also been shortlisted for the Pride of Place Awards and received an award from Fingal County Council Cleaner Communities. In celebration of National Volunteering Week, BFRS were awarded the Fingal Managing Volunteers Awards Level 1. This award is a joint initiative of Fingal Volunteer Centre and Fingal County Council. Our classes help improve your child’s self-confidence, co-ordination and general fitness, all in a safe, friendly and structured environment. • FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS estd.1996 • EXCELLENT TEACHER/PUPIL RATIO • EMPHASIS ON LEARNING THROUGH FUN! • NO AUDITION NECESSARY TO JOIN Every pupil takes part in our end of year show in the Helix Theatre in May. Enquiries & Bookings contact Carol or Jimmy Ph. 832 5688 / 085 146 5033 E: info@songanddanceireland.com • W: www.songanddanceireland.com For more information on any of our services, please contact: Project Coordinator: Community Development: Counselling and Rainbows: Julie Thorne Rachel Howard Lilian McGowan jthorne@bfrs.ie lmcgowan@bfrs.ie Baldoyle Library Events and Activities Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service Baldoyle Crafters meet on Wednesday 17th & 24th October, 10.30am 10.30am– 12.30pm. Computer Classes for the over-55s 55s takes place every Wednesday afternoon. CYC runs a range of groups and activities in Baldoyle: Contact Klear (8671845) to book a place place. Day Age Range Time Tuesdays 12-14 14 yrs old 6.30-8.30pm Beading Group meets every Saturday 10.30am 0.30am-12.45pm. Wednesdays 5th and 6th Classes 7.00-9.00pm U3A ‘University of the Third Age’ meets on Wednesday 10th October from Thursdays 15-18 18 yrs old 9.00-11.00pm Crosscare (the carer’s support group) meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10.00am-12.00pm. 10.45am - 12.45pm. The Citizens Information Centre is now operating in Baldoyle Library each Monday morning from 10.00am-12.00pm. Drop in and see what’s on offer? Relaxation Classes takes place every ery Thursday evening from 7.00 7.00-8.00pm. Fingal Volunteer Outreach Programme will be in Baldoyle Library on Thursday 18 October, 2.00-3.15pm Want to socialise and meet new friends? *Sports *Playstation Playstation and Wii* Wi Pool* th …..and nd much more Wednesday Night- ‘Be Be your own DJ! DJ Create your own music!’ For or further information on any of the events, please contact Baldoyle Library on 01-8906793 8906793 For more information,, please contact CYC on 01-840 5100