All posts from February 2012

‘Eggscellent’ Easter Raffle 2012
Posted on: Wednesday February 29th, 2012

Help us raise much-needed funds and you could be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes.

The Fingal Centre is holding an Easter raffle and we need your support. Tickets can be purchased from staff on reception for only €2 each. We have some ‘eggscellent’ hampers to be won (and we’ll have photos of them soon).

The prize draw takes place on Thursday 5th April 2012.

Keep an eye on our website, Facebook page and Twitter for further updates.

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2012
Posted on: Wednesday February 29th, 2012

Thursday 8th of March is International Women’s Day and The Fingal Centre will be holding some special events to mark the occasion. All are welcome to join us from 10am to 1pm.

As part of the celebration, we will be holding two workshops in pampering, relaxation and image consultancy. These workshops will run from 10am to 11am and from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Those interested are asked to call into us at 5 Cardiffsbridge Road and sign up at Reception, or e-mail info@thefingalcentre.ie.

Those who don’t wish to avail of these workshops should feel free to drop in for refreshments and a chat any time from 10am to 1pm.

We look forward to seeing you there, and wish you a Happy International Women’s Day. More information about International Women’s Day can be found on the International Women’s Day website.

Suicide Alertness Training
Posted on: Tuesday February 28th, 2012

Safe Talk Suicide Alertness Training is being offered to 20 of our staff members. Read the rest of this entry »

RUN WITH US! Women’s Mini Marathon 2012
Posted on: Tuesday February 21st, 2012

The Flora Women’s Mini Marathon takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June 2012. The Fingal Centre had great success fundraising through last year’s event thanks to those who took part on our behalf. We hope to do even better this year, and we’ll need your help to do it.

Entries for the Mini Marathon open tomorrow, 22nd February 2012. You can enter online on the Mini Marathon’s website, or by using the entry forms printed in the Evening Herald every Wednesday and Saturday. The Fingal Centre can also process your entry on your behalf. Official sponsorship forms will be available from The Fingal Centre soon. Anyone hoping to support us by entering the marathon is asked to use these sponsorship forms.

By choosing to support The Fingal Centre, you will be helping us maintain the vital services we provide to the communities of Finglas and surrounding areas.

For more information about how you can support us by entering the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon, please contact Sheila at (01) 884 5228, e-mail info@thefingalcentre.ie or drop into us in person at 5 Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Run (or walk or stroll) With Us!

Fundraising: Give us your Bright Ideas
Posted on: Tuesday February 14th, 2012

The Fingal Centre is currently looking for new ways to raise funds in 2012, and we want to hear from YOU!

As a registered charity providing many different kinds of support to the local community, The Fingal Centre depends on the generosity of those who give their time and money. With the current economic climate of cutbacks, your contributions become even more vital in helping us maintain our services.

If you have any ideas for fundraising initiatives, would like to hold an event raising funds for The Fingal Centre, or would like to assist in our fundraising in any other way, please get in touch.

Voyages 2012
Posted on: Monday February 6th, 2012

Voyages 2012 starts this week. Best of luck to all taking part. Read the rest of this entry »

Vacancy: Childcare Assistant
Posted on: Thursday February 2nd, 2012

The Fingal Centre is currently seeking a childcare assistant for a position based in Ballymun. Full details can be found on our vacancies page.