Consider yourself an actor? Auditions open tomorrow
Could you be Oliver or the Artful Dodger or one of the orphans? One of Fagin's thieves? Or even the evil Fagin himself?
Could you be the Widow Corney? Or the murderous Bill Sikes? If you think you could be any of these characters come along to St. Mary's Hall tomorrow where they are currently casting boys and/or girls age 8 - 11 years and adults for a new musical production of 'Oliver' to be performed in October/November. Children's auditions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adult auditions 2 - 4 p.m. For an information pack please telephone 0044 7795248676. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.
A day of meditation will take place on Saturday, 31st May at 5 St Mary's Road in Buncrana from 10am-4pm. The day will introduce a variety of meditation practices to relax the body, still the mind, accept feelings and centre us in a place of inner wisdom. The day will be facilitated by Noel Bradley and Julie Brown, both experienced in meditation and will cost 40 euro. Booking is essential and a light lunch will be provided. Tel 074-9362390 or 074-9363684.
As part of Donegal Walking Week a four mile walk along the Trady Embankment at Inch Level will take place this Sunday at 2 p.m. The entire walk is within the wildlife conservation area and is suitable for all, including those with buggys.
The walk starts at 2 p.m. at the car park at Inch Level (at the Slab Road from Burt Chapel) and follows a four mile loop, finishing around 4 p.m. Contact Dec McCallion, 086 1080095 for details and registration.
A weekend workshop, 'Greening with Life' will be held at the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Linsfort from today until 25 May. Senior dance teachers from Holland, Noor McGuigan and Akbar Helweg will lead the workshop. Fully residential fee is 190 euro, Friday evening only is 12 euro and Saturday only 50 euro including a meal. For further details contact Bev Doherty, 9374581.
The Inishowen Organic Group, in association with the National Organic Training Skillnet is hosting an information evening on all aspects of Organic farming from production to outlets in McGrory's, Culdaff next Wednesday 28th. Speakers will include Elaine Leavy, Teagasc, Kevin Hickey, North West Organic, John Brennan, Leitrim Farmers Co-op and Sean McGloin, NOTS. Admission which includes a meal is 10 euro. For more information log on to the Inishowen Organic Group's webside iog.weebly.com or www.nots.ie.
A photo exhibition by Andy McInroy will be held at Fort Dunree on Saturday 31st May at 2 p.m. Andy's exhibition features a series of images of the beautiful granite of Urris as well as a darker look at the old fort buildings of Dunree. For further inromation contact Artlink, 9363469.
Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home is holding a cake sale and coffee morning tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 12 noon in aid of their Residents' Comfort Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
As part of the Tidy Towns competition the Mill Brae Residents will be having their own clean up tomorrow at 11 a.m. All meet at the old Mill office, Mill Brae
The Inishowen Gardening Club will hold a plant sale next Monday at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall, Carndonagh. The club will also hold an outing to Dunmore House, Carrigans on Sunday 8th June. The bus will leave from the Diamond Carndonagh at 2 p.m. All enquiries to Maura, 93296651. All welcome.
Buncrana Senior Citizens' Commitee is urgently looking for voluntary drivers for the meals-on-wheels service. Meals are delivered on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Drivers are especially needed for Sundays. It only takes approximately an hour and a half and drivers are on an eight week rota system. Please contact Jim Henderson, 9361666
The parents' committee of Gaelcholaiste Chineal Eoghan would like to thank all who supported their recent draw. A special thank you to SuperValu and Atlantic Travel, Hegartys, Callaghans and Irwins. 1stprize, a Stena Line trip was won by Eileen Toner, 2nd, 50 euro voucher was won by Janice Doherty and 3rd, a Waterford Crystal bottle stopper was won by Rena and James Friel and 4th prize, a toaster was won by Martin McLaughlin.
Children from Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana will present a concert to celebrate the many different nationalities within the school. Children from Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Bhutan, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Spain and many more will perform dances, songs and poems from their countries. All are welcome to join in the celebration which starts at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, 29th May
James Kilbane will star in a concert to be held in St. Mary's Hall on Monday, 23th June at 8 p.m. All welcome. Please note the change of date.
New classes at the Natural Health Centre: morning classes - Tuesday and Thurs bums & tums 10am - Wednesday, fat burn 10am
Afternoon classes, during your lunch hour - total body workout Tuesday and Thursday 12.30-1pm &1pm-1.30
Lunch crunch ab class - Wednesday 12.30-1pm and 1pm-1.30
Evening classes: Tae-bo Tuesday, Thursday 7pm-8. Ab class Tuesday, Thursday 8-8.30. Slimtrim fatburn weight in and exercise class Wednesday 7-8pm Pilates Wednesday 8-9pm
Zendao martial arts class -adults Tuesday, Thursday -8.30-10pm - Kids Thursday 6-7pm and at 11-12
Card sessions are held in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
Pre-Marriage Courses for 2008 are available in the Pastoral Centre, Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st May. Telephone 9374102 for details.
Ballroom dancing classes will take place in the Plaza on Thursdays, intermediate 8 - 9 p.m. and beginners 9 - 10 p.m. All welcome.
Old Time and Ceili dancing is held every Wednesday from 8.30 - 10.30 p.m. in Desertegney Parish Hall
The Inishowen Athletics' Club trains 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.
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.
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