Multi-tasking!

Now this is what I call relaxed exercise. Moira is reading the paper while on the exercise bike. Sorry Moira but I couldn't resist taking this picture and putting it on the blog.

All I can say is that if she ever takes to the road on a real bike I hope she leaves reading until she gets back home!

Dromboughill Christmas Lunch

It's that time of year again! Christmas, and time for the Christmas Lunch.
It was held on Thursday 1st December in the hall so a lot of preparation had to be done.










Christmas cake baked and decorated.













Hampers made up for the Annual Christmas Draw. (All items supplied by Committee members)












Tables decorated.





































The tree came down from the attic to brighten up the hallway.

















The invitation went out and the food prepared for the guests.











It was a chance to enjoy a good meal, a chat with their friends and get broken in slowly for the Christmas rush to come.












The hampers were won by:-
Mary Donaghy
Sandra Armstrong
Megan Clarke

The winners of additional gifts were:
Alex Buchanan
Matthew Poston
Liam Forde
Rosemary Robinson
Bernadette Millar
Mary McDermott
Jacqueline Canning
John Hill
Vic Foster
Aimee Campbell
Norma Fulton

After a good lunch, a couple of carols, the hamper draw and a lot of chat everyone went home having spent a pleasant couple of hours.

HAPPY CHRIST TO YOU ALL FROM DROMBOUGHIL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.

Dromboughil Craft Fayre and Exhibition

There was a flurry of activity in the Centre in the days and weeks leading up to the weekend of 18th-20th November 2011.
The reason was our Craft Fayre and Exhibition being held in our Main Hall.
Just in case you didn't make it along here are some photos of what you missed.

Christmas items etc were available for sale.

































We came up with a slightly different way of displaying our hats. Well done Cheryl.
















Santa came along too and brought the wife and a few snowmen with him.















Some of the beautiful work exhibited at the Fayre.






























































Note the integrated Aran jumper on this quilt.













Hand made jewellery.




























The many uses of a set of steps - a handbag display.

































Beautiful craft work.











































Christening dresses.













Tapestry picture

















Linen chair backs and cushions.











The ever popular mini.

















































General view
















Floral display in hall.
















Admiring the exhibits.



















All ready for business.


































Bobbin lace making.















Making Christmas decorations.















Tea served of course!






























Make your own Christmas tree.






There is an old saying, "There's no show without punch!", in our case it's "There's no show without Bonny"

Public Health Agency - Flu awareness

Public Health agency - Flu Awareness

As we approach the end of the year and the temperature drops the dreaded colds and flu's strike.

The PHA, through the auspices of Be Safe, Be Well have asked us to advertise their seasonal flu programme.

They recommend that those suffering from any of the following problems go along to their local clinics and arrange to get a flu vaccination:-

Chronic chest condition/asthma
Chronic heart conditions
Kidney disease
Diabetes
Low immunity
Chronic neurological condition/stroke/
MS

Flu can be very serious to those at risk so please ensure that you act quickly if you fit into any of the above categories.

Further details can be found on www.fluawareni.info or on a 'Fluaware' Facebook page and on Twitter.

"Flu is more serious than you think - so get the flu jab now!"

Update on classes

As Promised I can now give you an update on classes:-

Don't forget the Craft, Crochet & Knitting Class held each Tuesday afternoon from 12.30pm - 3.30pm in the Hub. Anyone interested in Craftwork will be made most welcome and if any help is needed no doubt someone else there will be able to help you.


Friday 21st October 2011 sees the start of a Digital Photography class from 10.00am - 12.00 noon. This class will instruct on the use of Photoshop and the tutor will be Dee McCrellis.


For those who would like to learn about computers we will be holding Start IT classes on Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm - 9.00pm. This will be a basic course and all who come along can be assured of a welcome and help with whatever problems they may face.


If you want to brush up on your Maths and English, these courses will be done back-to-back and will be starting shortly running from 6.00pm - 10.00pm.


Another planned evening class will be our Evening Craft Class which will be commencing in the near future.


Watch the blog for further details on the last two items.

Update on classes

Firstly, apologies for the delay in getting some of our classes off the ground this season but we have been experiencing difficulty in securing tutors for some of the courses.
Keep an eye on the blog and watch the local press and we will let you know when the problems have been resolved.

Having said that please note that the FADA group has started up again on Thursday mornings 10.30am - 2.15pm and new members would be made most welcome.
There are also two yoga classes running at the minute, the first on Wednesday mornings 10.30am -12.30pm and the second on Thursday evening from 7.00pm - 8.15pm. Once again all will be made very welcome.

DON'T FORGET THE COFFEE MORNING! This is held on the 4th Friday of each month and is a great opportunity for bringing a friend, meeting friends, having a chat a cup of tea or coffee and scone and buns. Why would you ever want to miss it???

We continue to offer confidential advice on benefits and to offer advise on and checking of hearing aids - for further information please contact the office on 777 41247

Dromboughil Walks 2011

Once again this year as the evenings lengthened Thursday night became Walking Night. We repeated some of the walks we had done last year but, under the guidance of Dan McGrellis, we found some new ones, some of which were quite challenging but enjoyable.











Taking in the view



















Right, of we go!







































Heading into the hills.
















Holly (the dog) came along to protect us.











Not too many neighbours to disturb.












How are you on gates?
















Dan McGrellis - our leader.














The wonderful thing was that the weather may not been great some evenings, no walks were cancelled and most nights the sun came out at some point.










Everyone who came along enjoyed the chat, the company, the beauty of nature around them and of course the exercise. No doubt, circumstances permiting further walks will be held next year. Everyone welcome to join us.