05/06/2014

Family Learning Centre Opens In Dungannon

A new Family Learning Centre has been opened by the Department for Social Development in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

The new £260,000 centre is based at St Patrick’s Primary School and will provide an IT suite, along with a large multi- purpose room that will be used by the school children during the day.

The centre is to run a series of parenting support courses in the evenings, including English language, computer training and wellbeing practices.

Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "Parental support, knowledge and involvement are critical to the success of each child. This Family Resource Centre, which lies at the heart of the community, will offer invaluable services and support to both children and parents, including many parents from the migrant community, by providing much needed activities and educational courses."

The Family Learning Centre will also be made available to the local community in the evenings and at weekends.

(IT/MH)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

21 March 2006
Government bonus for north Belfast family centre
The Department for Social Development (DSD) has today awarded a £70,000 bonus to the Wishing Well Family Centre in North Belfast, as part of its Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.
15 December 2003
Housing Executive criticised following eviction case
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has ruled that the Housing Executive must look again at its decision to refuse to take eviction proceedings against a family who had embarked on a campaign of sectarian intimidation against their neighbours. It follows a case between two families in the Limavady area of Co Londonderry.
10 August 2001
Belfast lottery winners thank a lucky mistake
A syndicate of care workers from a north Belfast community centre were celebrating on Thursday after winning nearly £20,000 in The National lottery draw held last weekend after having mistakenly filled in the wrong numbers.
06 October 2005
Two men released following McCartney questioning
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney have been released. The men, who were also being question by police about the attempted murder of Mr McCartney's friend, Brendan Devine, which took place on January 30, are believed to have been released on Wednesday.
21 August 2018
Over 500 Attend Farm First Aid Awareness Training
More than 500 farm family members and employees have attended First Aid Awareness training since March 2018, as part of the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) scheme. Up to 100 accidents which need medical attention occur each month on Northern Ireland farms.