St Mary’s Primary School will be hosting their annual Fesitval of Music & Sport on Friday 5th June at 6.30pm. Everyone welcome.

A Public Meeting will be held in the Rural College on Tuesday 2nd June at 8pm to discuss the proposed installation of a wind turbine at Lough Patrick, which is now at the consulation phase. If you are concerned about preserving this historic pilgrimage site then you are encouraged to attend.

A Fun Day in aid of Charis Integrated Cancer Care will take place on Saturday 30th May at Corrick Road from 9.30am featuring a wide range of activities, games and exhibtions. An auction will also take place in the evening. For further details you can contact Frances Kelly on (028) 79627041 or 07717 164847

The Oakleaf Rural Community Network have organised a series of Health-related Activities in the Back Row Recreation Centre during May and June. These activities are free of charge and all members of the community are welcome, including community members from the ethnic minority population. Contact (028) 79301550 for further information.

Marie Cure Cancer Care would like to extend their thanks to everyone who contributed to the street collection which took place at the start of May. An amazing total of £2,750 was raised. Well done!

The Ballinascreen 33rd Derry Scouts would like to thank the individuals and local businesses who donated goods and prizes for the recent bake sale and also those who attended. A total of £425 was raised. Good work!

Draw Cards for the Ballinascreen Parish Draw are now available for the new draw which will commence on Sunday 24th May. Collectors are asked to call at the Parish Office to collect their Draw Cards.

• Irish Night on Friday 15th May at 9.30pm
• A reminder that the Derry Fleadh takes place in Ballinascreen on Sunday 6th June. Entries for competitions should be submitted to Colm Murray before Friday 15th May or to club secretary, Mary Mulholland. Mary can be reached on (028) 79632689