This is a public information meeting which will also offer an opportunity for the local community to come together. For further details telephone Inishowen Development Partnership, 9362218.
The Alzheimer's Society, Donegal Branch is organising a sponsored walk/run, North West 10k this Sunday 3rd May in Letterkenny. The money raised through the 10K will be used entirely within Donegal. The Donegal branch provides 75,000 hours per year of home respite and day care, helping some of the families of Alzheimer sufferers in Donegal. Sponsor cards are available from Mary Gillen, 9373068 or Gertie Monagle, 9374247.
Slimming World Buncrana has now started in the Laurentic Bar, Linsfort at 7.30 p.m. This is a 40 years tried and tested slimming plan and not a diet. For further information contact Tina, 086 2574087.
Dunree Yoga Centre classes are now recommencing. Telephone 086 8196636 or 9361817 for further details.
Yoga Classes have now also recommenced in the Sea Grass Wellbeing Centre, Inishowen Gateway Hotel.
The Illies Golden Gloves will host a boxing tournament in the Halfway House, Burnfoot on Sunday at 8 p.m. sharp.
Rhyme Time is held every Friday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Buncrana Library. The aim is to learn new words and rhymes in a fun manner. Admission is free. Telephone 9361941 for more information.
Host families are required for Chernobyl Children for three weeks in July. Activities are organised and translators are available at all times. Telephone Dominic or Diane, 04871 383523 or 00 44 79800924 for further details.
A sponsored walk in aid of Cashel na Cor will take place on Sunday, 17th May from Clonmany Hall. Details later
Music lessons are now avalable for Tin Whistle, Piano and Guitar on a one to one basis or in a group. Telephne 086 1520647.
Classes available now at Buncrana Leisure Centre - Monday - Drama 4 p.m.and 5 p.m. for 4-18 year olds, Pilates 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday - Pilates 11 a.m., Yoga for MS 12 noon. Fit for Life exercise class for older people 2 p.m.and Drama 4 - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Pilates 7.30 p.m. (female) and 8.30 p.m. (male). Thursday - Pilates 11 a.m., Irish dancing 5 p.m. Saturday - Dance 12 - 2 p.m. for all ages, hip hop, jazz, modern
The swimming pool is open from 7 a.m. Monday - Friday and from 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Spin classes are held from Monday – Friday, booking is essential Offers on for the unemployed and there is 50% off gym/sw/sauna when you take part in a fitness class
Swimming Lessons starting tomorrow, telephone 0749361000 for more details
Irish Dancing for Adults is a fun way to keep fit so why not come to the Buncrana Youth Club at 8 p.m. on Mondays. All welcome. Telephone Cathy, 086 3258476 for further details.
Grow is a mutual self help group which helps people who suffer from anxiety, depression, shyness and low self esteem. Grow is a 12 step programme which promotes positive mental health. Telephone Maria, 086 7702860 or Elaine, 9161628 for more information.
Gamblers' Anonymous' helpline is 04871 351329 if you need any help.
Vivid Performances, Children's Speech and Drama workshop is held every Monday 4 - 6 p.m. for 5 - 12 year olds in the Tullyarvan Mill. 5 euro per sesson. Telephone Emma, 086 3601537 to book.
Artlink, Tullyarvan Mill has developed a new programme of weekend events for teenagers, facilitated by professional artists, DJs and dancers. This is a great opportunity for teenagers to become involved in Digital Imaging, DJ-ing, Graffitti or Dance. If you would like to be involved please contact Audrey, 9363469
Also in the Tullyarvan Mill tomorrow is a 'Girls' Day Out with a Difference' - glass art, silk painting and felt making. For details and to book telephone Audray at Artlink, 9363469.
Buncrana Boxing Club for 8 - 12 years and Ladies 14 plus on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.30 - 8 p.m. Seniors and Youths 13 plus Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.45 - 9.15 p.m. The fee is 5 euro for 3 nights. The club is also looking for volunteers to help. Telephone Ann, 086 3238437 or Angelo 087 7822848.
Cockhill Celtic 'Fun Soccer' will be held on Saturdays for the following age groups - u-8, 9.45 - 11 a.m. ; u-10, 10.45 - 12 noon; u-12, 11.45 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.; u-14, 1.15 - 3 p.m. If the weather is bad play will be in the Community Hall.
Astro Pitches are now available, telephone Patrick McLaughlin, 087 6336615.
Activities in Cockhill Youth Club - Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Art & Craft; Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. u-8 football and 6.45 - 8 p.m. u-10 football; Wednedays 6.45 - 8 p.m. u-12 football, 7.30 - 8.45 u-18 football, 7.45 - 9 p.m. u-14 football; Thursdays 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Drama, 6.45 - 8 p.m. u-15 girls' football; Fridays 6.45 - 8 p.m. Club 7 - 11 years, 7.45 - 9 p.m. Club 12 - 15 years, also hip hop and creative dancing, Patrick McLaughlin, 087 6336615.
In Cockhill Youth Club, Badminton for adults and children has now started on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the Hall.
Weight Watchers continues in the club house at The Scarvey on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings. Class times are as follows: Tuesday nights 5.15 p.m. and 6.30 p.m … should be finished and gone by 7.45 p.m. Wednesday morning 10 a.m … should be finished and gone by 11.15 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For further details please contact May McGlinchey – d.mcglinchey@ntlworld.com . Everyone is welcome.
In the Buncrana Parish draw for 19th April, 1st prize, 500 euro - Sally Devlin, Crana View, promoter, 30 euro, Kathleen McLaughlin; 2nd prize, 300 euro - Gallagher Family, Loughview, promoter, 20 euro, Marie Deehan; 3rd prize, 150 euro - Jimmy Bradley, 37, Castle Park, promoter, 20 euro Mary E. Doherty.