Notices

East Wicklow Youth Service, Coomie Lane, Arklow, Co. Wicklow

CYC offers its services to all who work with and for young people and works in partnership with Parishes, Schools, Youth Organisations, Wicklow Vocational Education Committee, Government Departments, Local Authorities and Fas.

E.W.Y.S. supports the work of community, education, social, recreation and developmental activity programmes and initiatives in the Arklow, Wicklow and Rathdrum areas.

As a diocesan organisation CYC is concerned with the spiritual needs of young people. The CYC Faith Development Team support initiatives for young people, including retreats, liturgies, parish programmes (e.g. Arklow Parish Youth Exchange, World Youth Day, Faith Friends Programme), services to folk groups etc.

E.W.Y. S. offers Child Protection Awareness Training and Garda vetting. Provides training courses for youth/community leaders, parents and young people, promotes programmes of events, competitions and activities for young people, e.g. Homework Groups, Parent and Toddler Group and Summer Activities.

Contact:

Margaret Kelly, Development Officer

Tel: (0402) 396 46
Fax : (0402) 318 08

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Opening Hours

9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

The Arklow Parish Women’s Development Group commenced in the Parish Centre, Árus Lorcáin on Tuesday September 7th 2010 under the guidance of Shiela Busher and Hilary Sharpe. The aim of the Group is to be a place where all women can come together to share and develop new friendships and skills and to be encouraged to develop their talents in a safe and friendly environment to char, socialise, gain knowledge from one another and learn new skills. Some of the activities of the group have included:

• Line dancing
• Advice on healthy eating and cookery demonstrations.
• Citizen information
• Living life counselling
• Flower arranging
• Card making
• Beginners art classes
• Alternative therapy

Discussions take place on a regular basis with the members regarding the activities they would like to do. The group starts at 10.30 a.m. and finishes at 12.30 p.m. All members are requested to be present by 10.30 a.m. Cost is €2 per morning and an annual membership will also apply.

Contact:

Shiela Busher at (086) 076 4150 [email protected]
Hilary Sharpe at (085) 112 0642 or [email protected]

All are very welcome.