Police are appealing for information after a car was broken into and a handbag with a substantial amount of money and belongings were stolen at the Claddagh Glen.

The large black leather handbag is believed to have been stolen from below the drivers seat of a blue Ford Galaxy car sometime between 4.30-5.15 on 11th May.

Among the items in the bag were a Bank of Ireland Visa and a Bank of Ireland Mastercard, three pairs of glasses, two with a grey frame, one with a pink frame, £450 cash, one 50 euro note, a £150 Bank of Ireland giftcard, a passport, two Bank of Ireland cheque books and a Laura Ashley storecard.

Pastor's last service

Pastor Bill Dunn who is due to leave Brookeborough Elim Church at the end of May will host his last service at 7.00pm this Sunday night, 18th May where he will be both the preacher and singer.

Following this, Pastor Dunn and his wife will leave to engage in a travelling-itinerant ministry not only in Elim churches but across all the denominations and churches.

Epilepsy seminar

An Epilepsy Seminar will be held in the Killyhevlin Hotel on Tuesday 20th May from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. This year's National Epilepsy Week is from 18th to 25th May.

Speakers at the event will include Ena Bingham, Epilepsy Sapphire Northern Ireland who will talk about Epilepsy and Medication and Muiriosa Connolly, Clinical Psychologist, from the Health Services Executive (ROI) who will talk about Living with a Long-term Medical Condition.

Booking is necessary and places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. A small charge is made to cover the cost of venue and refreshments.

Details can be obtained from: Morina Clarke, Regional Services Manager, Epilepsy Action telephone: 02890 634942 or email: mclarke@epilepsy.org.uk.

Market day

Lisnaskea won't have seen the like of it for a while but, on Friday, 6th June, its famous Corn Market Yard, where the historic cross stands, will be the focal point for a re-enactment of what a market day used to be like in our grandmothers' time.

The event is the brainchild of Lisnaskea Historical Society whose members have already been around the local schools enlisting their active participation. It is envisaged that the children, and older family members, will come dressed as their grandparents dressed in the 1940's, the men wearing trousers, waistcoat and cap, and the women long skirts, shawl and/or bag apron, and a hat too.

Much work has still to be done, but Vicky Herbert, the secretary of Lisnaskea Historical Society is able at this stage to sketch out a fairly exciting programme, with running order. The children in period dress are expected to arrive at 10 o'clock in the morning to set up their stalls from which any money made will go to their own school funds.

There will be light-hearted banter between farmer and merchant, a demonstration of local crafts and a talk by Florence Creighton on what a typical day was like for her own grandmother.

Ceili Dates

With the re-opening of the Parochial Hall in Augher, there will be a Ceili on Saturday, 16th August (more details later).

Ceili Dates: Friday, 16th May - Aughagallon, Co. Antrim; Saturday, 17th May - Parish Hall, Omagh; Sunday, 18th - Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal; Friday, 23rd - Muff, Co. Donegal; Saturday, 24th May - Plumbridge, Co. Tyrone; Sunday, 25th - Lifford, Co. Donegal, 8.00 - 11.00 pm.

Those who are going on the Ceili Weekend will be attending Ceilis in Ballymoney on Saturday, 31st and on Sunday, 1st June there will be a Ceili at Drummond Hotel, Ballykelly.

Successful Feis

Fermanagh Feis had a successful year of competitions, with increased entries, new schools and workshops, The Committee thanked all of those who helped in any way.

"As there are only nine people running nine sections", said its spokeswoman, "a huge problem for the Committee is the lack of help on the day of competitions to make the events run smoothly. "We are presently trying to compile a list of people who we can contact to help section secretaries with Feis 2009. These people can be male/female, young/retired.

"Their duties would include taking door entry fees and selling programmes, assisting with getting competitors lined up for competitions etc.

The Committee would also like to have new members come forward to take up officer positions/assistant secretaries etc.