End Of Scheme

At this time of year, people are unaware that there are any changes in the current Community Employment Scheme (C.E.S) because once again the Centre has been fortunate enough to be granted a rollover. The C.E.S. and all its participants means that work continues at the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre which is based in Croaghan Heights. The old scheme ended on Friday 6th October and the new one started on Monday 9th October. Last year a total of 14 participants found a place on the scheme. As is always the case, the centre had to let a number of them go and the need for new replacements had to be found. Those who left the scheme this year were Graham Jasper, Ciaran McCosker, Tracey Porter, Martina McNulty and Jacqueline Herron. They welcome the new participants onto the scheme and wish the outgoing participants every success in sourcing gainful employment.

Youth Reach

Youth Reach continues to grow in the Lifford area and after a year since they moved to their new premises at the Diamond. The work of Youth Reach continues with their efforts working with young school leavers. It is tailored to suit adolescents who have now left full time secondary level education. Youth Reach also offers training and education programmes for those young people aged from 15 to 20 years, hopefully having completed a FETAC certificates in a wide range of areas and topics such as catering, woodwork, office skills, welding, childcare, computers, construction and hairdressing. Places are still available as the organisation operates on aroll on roll off basis. For further details please contact Lifford Youth Reach at Clonleigh House, The Diamond, Lifford or by telephoning (074) 9142114.

Lone Parents

Calling all lone parents in the Lifford/Clonleigh areas who wish to learn to drive. A free course is getting ready to start for all participants to pass their driving test and free driving preparation lessons. A six-week course is taking place each Thursday and will last until Thursday 30th November. It kicks off at the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre, Croaghan Heights from 7.30 to 9.30pm. The six-week course is absolutely free and is facilitated by a well known School of Motoring. A fantastic opportunity for lone parents, to sign up now please contact Brid at the Centre directly on (074) 9141773.

Extension

Underway

For the past four years the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre has tried to secure funding to build an additional training room. This badly needed expansion and proof if proof were needed just how much the Centre has grown over the years and continues to grow. They are delighted with the progress of the extension currently underway. The work will be completed by January and the centre will enjoy twice the space when the IT classes are resumed. Another training room is also incorporated into this extension. At the front of the building two new rooms will be located, while a garage is also under construction to accommodate the Centres mini-bus. Meanwhile the work and user groups at the Centre continue with the minimum disruptions to the daily schedule.

Graduation

Congratulations to Elaine Doherty, Ballindrait, Lifford who recently graduated from Brunel University, London with a BSc (Honours) in Physiotherapy degree. She is a daughter of Hugh and Mary Doherty. Elaine recieved her earlier education at Saint Patrick's National School, Murlog and at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School, Raphoe. She is currently employed by the Mid-Essex Hospital Services at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.

Clay Pigeon

Shoot

Lifford Gun Club recently organised a clay pigeon shoot with all proceeds from the event going directly to Lifford District Hospital Fund. The group would like to thank all the sporting participants who took part and to all the much needed sponsors who assistance helped to raise a total of 3,250 euro.

Lifestart Invitation

Lifford Lifestart extends a warm welcome to all parents to an information session on the Lifestart programme. There will be displays and information available on nutriation, immunisation, car safety and arts and crafts. This is an ideal opportunity to see the project and understand the work that is done by Lifestart in the local community. This is an open invitation to all with also refreshments being served. The Lifestart offices are beside the Strabane/Lifford Cineplex at the Three Rivers Centre in Lifford, with the evening taking place on 9th November betweeen the hours of 7.30 to 9.30 pm.

Deele Harps

All players take note of challenge games coming up shortly. The under 14s age catagory drew 1-1 with Convoy F.C. An excellent team performance with an outstanding game by mid-fielder Marc Marley who is also the current team captain. The seniors won on Sunday with a soreline reading 5-2 playing Cranford United. The home sides goals coming from Conor Catterson, Adrain Gallagher(2) and Gavin Gallagher (2). The seniors have no game this week neither do the under 14s. Well done to all the players who took part in the Newcastle United Foundation Soccer School held last week. Team player Darryl Whyte won the tickets to a Newcastle United game and will get the opportunity to lead the team onto the field as a ballboy during a premiership game. An autographed picture of Newcatle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given was won by Keegan Gallagher. The club will hold a Night at the Races on Saturday 18th November, sposoring of a race or buying a horse is most welcome and would be very much appreciated. The cost to buy a horse is 10 euro and can be bought from any club member.