Events 2009
Halloween Spooktacular Event
30/10/2009 - 30/10/2009
Market Square, Dungannon
Friday 30th October 2009
3.30pm - 5.00pm Storytime and Art Classes
for 5-9yrs (Booking through Dungannon Library on 028 87722952) Early booking essential)
6.00pm - 8.00pm Spooktacular Fun and Family Entertainment including
· Games
· Face painting
· Balloon modelling
· Music
· Stilwalkers
· Fire Jugglers
· Surprise guests
· Penalty Shoot out and much more
7.30pm Children's Fancy Dress Competition
This years Competition will also include prizes for Best Original Costume and Best Movie Character (Registration from 6.00pm)
8.00pm Spectacular Fireworks Display On Castle Hill
Supported by Newell Stores
Dungannon Haunted Tours will run from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th October phone 028 8772 8602 for bookings. Book now if you dare!!
Look out for special offers and savings in participating shops and cafes from Thursday 29th October to Saturday 31st October.
NEW INITIATIVE SUPPORT OLDER PEOPLE IN DUNGANNON
A newly formed Dungannon Interagency Working Group for Older People is holding a series of ten Check it Out information roadshows starting on Wednesday 22nd April 2009.
These free events will provide valuable information to older people about benefit entitlements, health, security, energy efficiency, transport, care and other local services. The information is designed to help and support older people to retain their independence.
There are more than 8,000 people over the age of 60 in the Dungannon area. Older people are being hit hard by recent increases to the cost of living as a higher proportion of their money goes on heating and food. Research shows that older people are still not claiming the benefits they are entitled toand many do not know who to contact for help and advice.
The aim of the Check it Outroadshow is to bring services to rural communities and reach older people who may not be aware of the services available to them.
“These one-off events have a vital role to play in connecting older people with the services provided by participating agencies” said Hilary Doherty from A2B: Access to Benefits.
“This joint roadshow is a practical way for groups to really impact on, and make a difference to older people. We totally support the work of the Interagency Working Group and hope that this will be the first of many programmes of engagement” stated Elaine Simpson - Age Concern NI.
“These roadshows will help provide those that live in the rural area of the district vital information and advice on a range of relevant issues thus ensuring that the community are safer and more importantly feel safer in their community” stated Paul Wilson - Community Safety, Dungannon PSNI, F District.
Dates and venues
| REGION | DATE | VENUE |
CALEDON | Wed APRIL 22 | CALEDON COURT HOUSE, Main Street Caledon |
| AUGHER/CLOGHER | Wed MAY 13 | St McCartan’s Youth Centre, Dunroe Road, Augher |
| FIVEMILETOWN | Tue JUNE 9 | WESLEYAN HALL, Fivemiletown |
| DUNGANNON | Wed SEPT 16 | Ballysaggart Business Complex, Ballygawley Road, Dungannon |
COALISLAND (WEST) | Mon OCT 19 | Cornmill Lineside Coalisland |
| GALBALLY/KILLESHILL | Thurs NOV 19 | KILLESHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE |
| AUGHNACLOY | Wed DEC 9 | MCCREEDY MILL, Aughnacloy |
| KILLYMAN/MOY | Wed JAN 20 | KILLYMAN COI CHURCH HALL, Killyman |
| BALLYGAWLEY | Wed FEB 17 | Smith Memorial Hall, Church Street, Ballygawley |
COALISLAND (SOUTH) | Tue MAR 9 | CLONOE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 93 Washingbay Road, Coalisland bt71 4pu |
We would prefer you book a place to facilitate arrangements, as there are free refreshments at all the events. There will be room for around 70 attendees on each date so book now to avoid disappointment. Free Transport can be provided for those who need it.
To register for your place, please contact Steven McElhatten (Good Morning Scheme) on 028 8772 9690.
If any organisation wishes to find out more about the Interagency Working Group please contact Elaine Simpson on 07912 046 534.
