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DFRC now offers a 'PRACTICAL SUPPORT SERVICE' for older people & people who are in physical need of assistance.
The service will provide volunteers to carry out small repairs & complete minor home tasks.  There will be no charge for the service (a charge for the cost of materials only)
Contact Liz or Adrian at 023 8856818

FÁS Course:
Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving - Rigid
See 'Training & Education' page for details

EMPLOYABILITY  A practical solution for employers and job seekers.
This is a free FÁS funded Supported Employment Organisation which helps people who may be recovering from illness, injury or who may have a disability find work in the open labour market
For details visit: www.empservice.org

Sporting activities for women

The Dunmanway Family Resource Centre, is currently delivering classes / training to Coppeen (Yoga) Castletown-Kinneigh (Walking/exercise) Kilmichael (Zumba Dancing) Drimoleague (Ballroom Dancing) & Derrinacahara (Circuit Training)  If you can identify a need in YOUR area for such an activity, please let us know & we will consider the possibilities.   For details please contact Colum or Tracey at the Family Resource Centre on 023 8856818 or text 087 1504648 or email us at: info@dunmanwayfrc.com


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Zumba Dancing in 
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Kids_dough_1Pictured here are some mothers with their children from our 'Parent and Toddler' group, being helped by student on placement Catherine 
Brennan, having fun in the kitchen, preparing the dough for baking!
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Our Social Centre had a wonderful Bealtaine Celebration in May 2011.  To view video highlights of this, click on the following link:
BEALTAINE VIDEO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRek1oVDwc4

Volunteer Drivers 
Can you help? Do you have a D1 Licence?
We need experienced drivers to drive a minibus (provided by Bantry Rural Transport) on a voluntary basis. 
If you are interested please call into the office or telephone (023) 8856818

LUNCHTIME WALK: Come along to DFRC any Tuesday or Friday at 1:10pm and join a group for a brisk 30 minute walk.  Keep fit, enjoy a chat, be fresh & alert for the evening! Everybody welcome.
Contact Colum at colum@dunmanwayfrc.com / 023 88 56818 or just turn up!

BOXING CLUB
Dunmanway Boxing club has only been running for a relatively short time, but thanks to the support of a dedicated coach and volunteers it has been very successful.  Sean_O%27Brien_Champ_1





The club is looking for ADULT VOLUNTEERS so we can expand further if you have an interest in Boxing and supporting young people in Dunmanway please let us know and contact Tracey on 023 88 56818









WEST CORK TENANCY SUPPORT AND ADVISE 
Any queries please call Gillian Kingston on 086 8279996

LGBT Helpline: 1890 929539  WEB: www.lgbt.ie
This long awaited nationwide service will provide support and information for over 300,000 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people living in Ireland, as well as their family and friends, and people questioning if they might be LGBT.

To view our Training and Support video, which shows local people talking about their recent experiences, go to:

VIDEO 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AlrvwNplT8

VIDEO 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeNGDH-LwR4 

Mosaic Bench Project 
The construction of the bench structure is well underway with both Adrian and Katrin working hard. The timber seat is now in place, & Katrin is working on the mosaic (under the watchful eye of Sean as seen below).  Also, we can't forget the wonderful new Bird Table made & erected by the very talented Adrian!P1000008P1000013P1000016









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