Pictured above are clients of the Drogheda Day Care Centre enjoying their weekly art classes which are held in the Drogheda Community Centre in Scarlet Street with funding from the LMETB.
In the front row displaying their pebble art creations are, (from left): Erin Plunkett, Maureen Watson, Elsie Owens, Deirdre Henry and Betty Pentony. Standing behind are: LMETB Tutor Bernice Mee, Drogheda Community Services Manager Rita Lambe, volunteer Marian Murphy and Maye Muldoon of the LMETB Community Education Service.
LMETB’s Community Education Service deliver a wide range of educational courses to community groups and voluntary organisations.
The service prioritises individuals and groups who experience educational/social disadvantage or social exclusion.
Programmes are offered on a part-time basis in non-formal community based settings. The courses are intended to provide personal and skills development for group members.
The Service invites community groups to submit an application for tuition hours throughout the year.
If successful, LMETB’s Community Education Service provides tutors and materials to the groups.
Examples of courses completed recently by groups include: Cooking on a budget, arts and crafts, digital photography, mindfulness and yoga.
For additional information visit https://www.lmetb.ie/further-education-training/community-education-and-training/
Or call Eamonn Quinn on 086 2632408.
