There are three vacancies on the Board of Directors and two vacancies on the Supervisory Committee and nominations must be in writing and signed by both the proposer and seconder who both must be members of the Credit Union. You also must be over 18 years. Nomination forms are available from the office and completed forms must be in the office by 5.30 p.m. today.
Fr. Eddie's Christmas Fast has raised 30,000 euro - so far!
The St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Sunday, 16th March at 3 p.m. For further information contact the Chamber of commerce, 9321720.
The Scoil Mhuire Transition Year students 'Pin Pals' are currently looking for old or broken jewellery for their mini company. They would be very grateful for any donations which can be left in the office in Scoil Mhuire.
The Country Market will be held tomorrow in the Church Hall, Church Street from 2 - 3 p.m.
The timetable for the coming months at the Natural Health Centre, Millfield, Buncrana is as follows: Tae-Bo (Martial Arts Aerobic Class) male and female both welcome every Tuesday and Thursday @ 7pm – 8pm, Abdominal Class (1/2 hour training concentrating on the stomach area) Tuesday and Thursday 8pm – 8.30pm, Beginner Pilates (Advanced practitioners, and those who have completed previous courses, also welcome and catered for), Starts Wednesday 30th Jan at 8 pm - booking essential for this course. Zen Dao Karate Martial Arts (includes "Zen Dao Original Oriental Boxing" and Kick Boxing) beginners welcome and advanced practitioners from other styles who wish to improve punching and kicking power also welcome. Beginners will learn how to produce a KO with either hand or foot for self-defence. Adult Classes - every Tuesday and Thursday @ 8.30pm. -10pm, ZenDao Karate for children 6 years to under 16 years every Thursday 6pm – 7pm and every Saturday @ 11am – 12 beginners welcome. As can be seen there is a vast range of classes and activities for men, women and children. Telephone 0749362606 for more information on whatever course of activity you would like.
A ten week Creative Writing Workshop, run by the writer Patrick Kearney will commence on Wednesday 6th February in the Tullyarvan Mill from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. For further details and to reserve your place telephone Patrick Kearney, 9158836 or 086 1599068.
Vivid Performances has started the new season of children's speech and drama workshop and is held every Monday from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Tullyarvan Mill. 5 euro per child. Telephone Emma Porter, 086 3601537.
Card sessions have now resumed in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
The Garda Siochana have moved from the town to the old Clubman factory in Lisfannon. The new telephone number is 074 9320540.
The Inishowen Partnership has started the new year with new Job Seeking programmes being held in Buncrana, Carndonagh and Moville. If you wish to apply for jobs and gain interview skills contact the Centre, telephone 9361376.
Pre-Marriage Courses for 2008 are available in the Pastoral Centre on the following dates: Friday and Saturday 25th and 26th January; Friday and Saturday 22nd and 23rd February; Friday and Saturday 28th and 29th March; Friday and Saturday 25th and 26th April; Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st May. Telephone 9374102 for details.
Line dancing classes are held on Tuesdays 8.15 - 10.15 p.m. in the Plaza. All ages, beginners and improvers welcome. Contact 087 7538317.
Buncrana Senior Citizens' committee is presently making applicaiton to the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for grants to install monitored telephone alarms in the homes of the elderly over 65 years of age. Contact 9361666 for details.
If you are caring for an older person and would like information regarding entitlements, respite, cupport groups and other support services, Diane Donnelly, Carers Develoipment Officer will be holding a Drop-in Clinic in the Buncrana Nursing Unit on Tuesday, 29th January from 12 - 2 p.m.
A Mother and Toddler Group is held every Wednesday in Wain's World from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WeightWatchers-Buncrana will be held in the Lake of Shadows Hotel on Tuesdays (you can enter by the side door). The first class is held at 5.15 p.m., the second class at 6.30 p.m. and the third class is at 7.45 p.m. New members are very welcome.
An Intermediate Pilates course has started in the Leisure Centre, and a Beginners Pilates course will start on Wednesday, 16th at 8 p.m. Telephone Claire, 9362723 for details.
The Inishowen Athletics' Club has now started juvenile training on Wednesdays in the Leisure Centre at 7 p.m. for children 8 years and over.
Aquafit classes are also held in the Leisure Centre every Wednedsay at 8 p.m. ages 16+. No swimming ability is required and all welcome.
Yoga classes for those with Multiple Sclerosis have resumed in the Leisure Centre on Mondays at 12 noon. Yoga for beginners has also started on Tuesdays at 6.30 p.m. For details telephone Marian 086 1740054.
The GI Diet is available in the Leisure Centre on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. New members are welcome. For details text 086 2333909.
The Elliott School of Irish Dancing will be held in the Buncrana Youth Club every Monday and Thursday from 3.45 - 5.15 p.m. for 3 years and up. All welcome.
Artlink is holding classes in the Tullyarvan Mill. . Oil Painting - Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. Clay Crafts Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Life Drawing Thursdays 7 - 9 p.m. Wood Carving, Thursdays 3 - 6 p.m. Fused Glass Jewellery Saturdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Just Drawing Sundays 12 noon - 4.30 p.m.
Materials are supplied and classes are arranged for beginners and those with experience. To book please contact Artlink 936469 or email artlink@iercom.net.
Cockhill Community Hall - Below the Belt - weigh-in and work-out class has started on Mondays at 8.30 p.m. Please note the time change.
The Cockhill Celtic Youth Club activities: Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Arts & Crafts; Tuesday, 5.30 - 6.30 Under 8 Football; 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Drama; 6.30 - 8.30 Under 10 Football, Wednesday 6.30 - 8 p.m. Under 12 Football; 8 - 9.30 p.m. Under 14 Football; Thursday, Hip Hop Dance, all ages; Friday, Club to be arranged.
The McConomy School of Irish Dancing classes will now take place in the Leisure Centre, on Thursdays from 5-6.30 p.m. Children from three years and over welcome.
A Below the Belt Weigh-in-'n Work-out for males and females will be held every Monday in Cockhill School at 8.30 p.m. all welcome..
A Free Counselling Service is now available through your doctor at the Buncrana Medical Centre with a B.A.C.P. Trained Counsellor. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, stress, phobias, low self esteem or lack direction in life or have relationship problems then this is the service for you. Contact the Medical Centre, Maginn Avenue.
Accord (Inishowen) is looking for people to become marriage facilitators in their centre. A training course will be provided. For further information telephone 9374103 from 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
If you are caring for an older person the Carers Development Officer Service is the service for you. Information on entitlements, support groups, respite and training will be covered. Contact Diane Donnelly, Carers Development Officer, telephone 087 2770103.
A general knowledge quiz is held every Thursday at 9 p.m. in O'Flaherty's Bar with quizmaster Paddy Corr. The quiz is in support of Buncrana Hearts FC and underage development. Please support.
GROW is a confidential weekly meeting for those who are troubled, anxious, depressed or lonely and don't know how to deal with these feelings. You will meet like-minded people who work on personal development. They meet in the Loreto Convent, Letterkenny on Mondays 8-10 p.m. and in Carndonagh Day Centre on Wednesdays from 8-10 p.m. Telephone Mary, 087 2330297 or Elaine 9161628 for further details.
Ceili Classes are now being held in the Illies Hall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Beginners welcome.
As the new season of the GAA begins all members are reminded to renew their membership through the club treasurer or secretary.
After Donegal's historic victory in the National League last year tickets for championship games will be in great demand so when tickets are being allocated, fully paid up members will have priority. The monthly meeting of club officials will take place in the clubhouse in the Scarvey next Tuesday 29th at 8.30 p.m. The Bord na nOg meeting will take place at 7.30 p.m. on the same evening. Everyone is asked to made a special effort to attend.
Coaching for the U-8 begins again in Crana Collage on the 18th January at 7 O Clock. Anyone interested in helping should contact the U-8 head coaches Chris Walsh on 0860515438 or Finn Hegarty on 0862058949. All help is welcome.
Indoor hurling training for 6 - 10 year olds will be held in the gym at Crana college on Sundays at 11 a.m.