Tullamore

The Tullamore Tidy Towns AGM takes place this Tuesday October 21 at 8pm in the function room of Hugh Lynch"s pub. New members are welcome. TADS Play Reading The female version of "The Odd Couple" by Neil Simon next Tuesday night at 7.45pm in Days Hotel. Free of charge, all welcome. READY Fork Supper Social night in Foresters Hall Church Street, Tullamore Wednesday October 22 at 8.30pm. Tickets are €10. New members always welcome. Offaly Friends of Simon Offaly Friends of Simon held an enthusiastic meeting, brimming with plans and projects over the next few months designed both to entertain, create awareness, and to raise some much needed funds. Plans for a Halloween Party imbued with all the mystery and magic of Halloween from times long past will be happening. So hunt in the attic, search your imagination for that outfit to beat all creations. It promises to be a fun night. A Christmas Fair over two days will be an opportunity to get that shopping done and gifts organised, so that this Christmas is one to be enjoyed rather than to cause stress. For those who love to browse, the fair will include a Bric a brac section, who knows what gems one might find among the bits and pieces. Simon will also have Christmas cards on sale and your support will be much appreciated. Further details in respect of all of the above are a coming, just watch this space. Rights of the Elderly Applications for the Housing Scheme are available from Jim Quinn, 18 Marian Place, Tullamore. Further information phone 086 8503287. Irish Wheelchair Association seek volunteers The Association is presently seeking volunteers to participate in a sponsored walk in Poland. The date is April 8 to 11, 2009. Plenty of time to plan ahead and get fit for the challenge. For further information contact Peadar at 087 2824556. Business Course Are you thinking about setting up your own business and don"t know where to begin? Then you should consider doing the Starting your own Business course commencing in Tullamore on Tuesday November 4. Running over six Tuesdays from 7pm to 10pm until December 9. Course fee €70. For more information and to reserve a place, please contact Offaly County Enterprise Board on 057 9352971 or download an application form from their website www.offalyceb.ie Parents First Friendship and support for families of young children. For information on the volunteer preparation course phone Dolores on 9322996 from 10am to 1.30pm, or 086 1959221. Pioneers Calling all of you wishing to receive either your gold or silver medal, or the Fr Cullen emblem, phone 9321313. Tullamore Toastmasters Tullamore Toastmasters are back in action and enjoying the exploration of all sorts of themes. President Pat Kilroe will welcome you with open arms on alternative Thursday nights. Next meeting is Thursday October 23 at Days Hotel, from 8.30pm sharp. New members are always welcome. Contact James Armitage at 086 8206720. Giggle Wiggle Fitness and Awareness Health Programme for children commencing now in The Playhouse Creche. All welcome. For further information contact Melisa on 086 1910601 or call in to see us at 154 Ballin Ri, Collins" Lane, Tullamore. Midland Regional Youth Service Providing youth club activities for ten year olds and over. It is a lively vibrant in Kilcruttin at the top of the town. Youth activities provided in a safe and supervised environment include computers, art, cooking and indoor sports. Homework supervision and help if required. The good news is that membership is free and a terrific after school activity for members. To find out more contact Maureen at 087 6759660 or Joe at 086 3167457. Bridge Classes Bridge Classes with Frank in Durrow National School on Tuesdays at 8.30pm. For further details, contact 087 6624163. INF Whist Results October 9 Top Score: Ber Mahon, Clara Road and Kathleen Mullen, Mountbolus. 3rd Louis Kinaghan, Clara. 1st ½ Denis Mahon, Clara Road and 2nd ½ Bridie O"Grady, Church Road. Durrow Ceili Club Every Tuesday at Durrow Community Centre, from 9pm. New members always welcome, and beginners will be made most welcome. New Babies Baptisms take place in Tullamore on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. All parents who wish to have their children baptised must attend a pre-baptism meeting. Further details may be acquired by contacting the Parish Secretary. Parish Dates for your Diary Launch of Confirming Our Children Programme on Sunday October 5. Diabetes Association Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month in the Bridge House, Tullamore, commencing at 8pm. For further information telephone 057 9321211 after 6pm. Junior Chamber If you are between 18 and 40, and want to make new friends, become actively involved in community projects, and enjoy the fun and the challenge of personal development training, then come along. Contact Kathleen 086 1693120. Tullamore Active Retirement Association Meetings every Wednesday 3pm to 5pm. All welcome. Suicide Support Midlands Living Link provide practical help, advice and support to persons bereaved by suicide. In the midlands region, a number of trained individuals are available to offer confidential, practical support and information to families who have experienced death by suicide. The suicide outreach support person at the request of the family can call to the home, or meet at a location appointed by the family. Please contact the Midlands Living Links Support Co-Ordinator at 086 1600641.   Want to brush up on your cúpla focail? Killeigh Comhaltas have a weekly Irish speaking session in Eugene Kelly"s bar Thursdays from 9pm to 10pm. If you have lots, a little or even no Irish, you"re more than welcome to come and join in and practice what you have with other people. There is no grammar, no judgement, just fun and speaking Irish. Tar isteach agus labhair Gaeilge linn!   Domestic Violence Support Service Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service needs volunteers. The organisation provides information and support to those who experience domestic violence in the Offaly area. Training is provided. For more information please call Georgine Touhey on 057 9351796 or email georginaodvss@gmail.com.   Mrs Quinn"s charity shop Mrs Quinn"s charity shop on Kilbride Plaza welcome ornaments, books and clothes in good condition. All proceeds go towards research for cures for eye disease.    Irish Sarcoidosis Support Network ISARC meets on the first Wednesday of every month in the conference room of the Health Centre on the Ardan Road.   Fibromyalgia Group Meetings take place on the last Tuesday of every month in the Day Care Centre on the Ardan Road.   ACCORD Marriage and Relationship Counselling and pre-marriage course details, Monday to Fridays, 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. For further details contact 9341831 or www.accord.ie. Now in St Mary"s Parish Centre, Benburb Street.   Adult Art Classes For information, phone Claire at 087 9364021 or 057 9341430.   St Vincent de Paul Do you have some old furniture in good condition that you have no further need for? If so, St Vincent de Paul would be delighted to receive it and ensure that it finds a good home. For further details please contact 087 9506410.   Diabetes Association Meetings takes place the first Wednesday ever month in the Bridge House at 8pm. For further information please phone 057 9321211 after 6pm.   La Leche League La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group meets on the third Thursday of every month at 8pm in the Health Centre, Tullamore. Pregnant women, nursing mothers and babies welcome. For further information contact Caroline at 057 9355061. Tullamore Rape Crisis Centre Tullamore Rape Crisis Centre offers a free and confidential counselling service and support to survivors of sexual abuse and rape in the midland region. The service is provided by professional counsellors. Appointments can be made by contacting us at 1800 32 32 32.   Al-Anon Meetings held on Thursdays 8.30pm in the parochial house. For further information telephone 01 8732699. Convent of Mercy meetings Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8.15pm to 9.30pm. Adult Education Guidance Service Tullamore VEC is the first step to making that dream happen for you. Want to find out how easy it is, the number to dial is 9327104. GROW Grow in Ireland is a uniquely structured Mental Health Movement. It is anonymous, non-denominational and open to all. Groups are run by its own members with the support of fieldworker/sponsor, are held weekly and last two hours. If you are someone who suffers from depression, shyness and anxiety, panic attacks, then come along to the Thursday group meeting at 7.30pm in the Day Care Centre, Arden Road, Tullamore. Contact John on 086 8033126 or the office at 057 9351124. Check out www.grow.ie or phone 1890 474 474. Aware Meetings every Monday evening with the exception of Bank Holidays in the Bury Quay Health Centre at 8.45pm. Relatives meeting on the first Monday of every month. Helpline 1890 303 302. Local contact is Mary Mooney at 057 9355744.   Dóchas Dóchas offers free information and support to people living with cancer, their family and their friends. Located in Offaly Street (beside the St Vincent de Paul premises) you may visit for a chat, access information, or simply a cuppa between Monday and Friday from 10am to 2pm. Alternatively, you may telephone us for a chat at 057 9328268.   Youth 2000 Prayer meetings are held Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm in the Marian Hostel on High Street. All 16 to 25 year olds welcome.