Kathleen Trolan would like to thank all those parishioners who made donations and sponsored her fund-raising efforts to participate in the Niall Mellon Township Trust ‘Building Blitz 2010‘, which takes place from 13th-21st of November in the township of Wallacedene, Cape Town, South Africa. The Building Blitz provides an amazing opportunity for people from all walks of life to make a difference through bricks and mortar. With over 750 volunteers on this year’s trip they aim to reach their target of building 140 homes within the week.

The Warm Homes Scheme aims to make homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient. Available to households of any age, where the applicant is a home-owner or rents from a private landlord and is in receipt of a qualifying benefit. This is a free service. For further information you can contact Sinead O’Boyle or Caroline McCloskey on (028) 79627220.

The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service will be holding Blood Donation session in St Colm’s High School on Monday 8th November from 2.30pm – 4.15pm and 5.30pm – 8.00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend this vital community service – who knows, you might need it some day…

• Monthly meeting in GAC Complex on Tuesday 5th October at 8pm
• Senior Ladies Football – Ulster Championship 1st Round – Ballinascreen v Tempo in Ballinascreen on Sunday 3rd October at 3.30pm.

A dance will take place in the Sixtowns Community Centre on Wednesday 6th October. Music by Country Legends. Admission is £5. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.

Ballinascreen Early Years are now accepting names for free DENI places for the 2010/2011 year. In your child was born on or before July 1st 2008 then you are entitled to a free place. Telephone (028) 79627303 or call at The Business Centre on the Tobermore Road for more information.

Keep Fit sessions for P3-P7 girls recommences on Thursday 7th October from 7pm-8pm in the Backrow Hall. Admission is £1.50 and new members are welcome.

Festival takes place at An Ráth Dubh on Sunday 3rd October with Story Telling for children from 3pm-4pm followed by a Céilí for all ages from 4pm-7pm. For further information you can contact Declan on (028) 79631510

Circuit Training Class takes place in the Backrow Hall every Wednesday evening from 7.10pm – 8.10pm and is suitable for all levels of fitness. For further information you can contact Chris on 07595 427321