Community Notes

RAMSGRANGE COMMUNITY NOTES

Week Beginning 6^th and 13^th April 2020

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

In response to the COVID-19 virus, staff of South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) are continuing to work diligently to maintain a safe work environment remotely and protect the health and well-being of our staff and children and families in our community. We continue to be aware that this is a very stressful and difficult time for some families our services are still available to offer support to anyone who needs it. SWWFRC staff members will be working remotely in an effort to keep our operations running smoothly and continue to provide services to our community during this we will be remotely monitoring & returning emails/calls Mon-Fri as below:

Family Support 087 360 5595
Youth Services 087 360 5595
Childcare 0871719320
REaD Courses 0870985706
CE Scheme 0852569680
General Queries 0852569680/0876594460
Welfare Queries 0852569680/0876594460

Súgradh Childcare Centre

During the next few weeks Súgradh Childcare Centre will be posting ideas for activities to their Súgradh Childcare Centre Facebook page and also e mailing activities out to parents. If there are any queries or questions, don’t hesitate to contact us as we are here to support you. The Childcare Manager can be contacted on 087 171 9320 and via email childcare@swwfrc.ie during normal working hours. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all soon.

Fusion Youth Café

Fusion Youth Café Poetry Competition for 11-18 year olds; ‘Home-school 2020, the year the world stopped’. Entries between 5 and 20 lines long to be submitted by Tuesday 7^th April to familysupport@swwfrc.ie. Winners receive a large Easter Egg! See our FB page for more details.

Ramsgrange Education and Development

As the entire world begins to move online we are conscious of the fact that there are members of the community that may not be comfortable with, or may even be afraid to use technology. Please call 087-0985706 if you require any assistance.

Free IT/Internet Support from REaD

At REaD we would like to help in any way we can during these difficult times so we are offering free help and advice to those that may not be very familiar with the Internet. Whether it’s sending an email, using WhatsApp (or any app), video calls or shopping online – we’re here to offer our help!

Ramsgrange Active Retirement

Because of the coronavirus we have had postpone all meeting for a while and all our day trips and our holiday have also been put on hold.

It is all about keeping safe and looking out for each other, I will continue to text members to keep you informed. If you need any help or just a chat please please do not hesitate to call me 087 637 2084 or email me ::: kellydundavan@gmail.com please stay safe and ask for help where needed.

ST Louis Day Care Centre

St Louis Day Care Centre are open behind closed doors and are delivering Meals on Wheels and assisting the elderly and vulnerable in our community in any way we can by way of prescription collections and deliveries, grocery shopping, advice and information. We do not want anyone in our community to feel isolated or alone at this time.

Please contact us on 051-389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com

(Phone before 10am if you need meals on wheels service)