…in the service of healing, peace and holistic well-being.

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Dear Friends, A warm welcome to this our special Summer season brochure

which, among other things, highlights the forthcoming celebration

of a full 20 years of the Centre being “… in the service of healing,

peace and holistic wellbeing” here in Northern Ireland and beyond.

These have been 20 critical years in all our lives spanning, as they have done, the ‘pre’ and

the ‘post’ of the era of the Peace Process here in Northern Ireland, which was heralded by

that transformational moment of the Good Friday/ Belfast Agreement of 1998.

Saturday 18th to Saturday 25th of June is the special week of celebration. Preparations are at

an advanced stage and full details will go out from here in the near future.

Signs are that by the time celebration details are finalised much of the hard work which is

currently on-going, and in which so many of you are involved in one way or another, towards

consolidating Tara’s future for the next 20 plus years, will have come together in a positive

way in the context of the radically revised Deloitte Business Plan. We will keep you posted.

Meanwhile, we trust you will share our hope that the range of workshops on offer this term,

taken in conjunction with the other core services – counselling/ psychotherapy, art therapy,

meditation a way of life, yoga and the many other items listed throughout the brochure, -

does justice to a core belief of ours that, when it comes to “healing, peace and holistic

wellbeing” there is no question of “one size fits all.” The uniqueness of the person, together

with each one’s right and responsibility to discern the authentic trajectory of their own life’s

path, challenges us to provide diversity in our efforts to offer appropriate professional

support, not magic “fix it” pills, to those who wish to address their own life’s issues.

Finally, let us borrow a few recently penned words from that soulful poet Paul Muldoon

which inspire us personally and which we hope will do likewise for you:

“Passion and compassion (remain) our fascination”

May the blessings of this season of great hope fill your hearts,

Maura & Mary

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SERVICES & EVENTS

Counselling/Psychotherapy and Art Therapy ……………………………………………..………. 4

Complementary Therapies [Special Booklet Available] ………………………….…..………... 5

Bookshop and Lending Library …………………………………………………............................ 6

Chronic inflammatory illness and the Gut – Dr Aileen O’Kane………….…….…………..… 7

A life of My Own-Aileen McGee……….…………………………………………………………..…..... 8

The Green Platform – Declan Coyle …….…………………………………………….……………...... 9

Being an Adult in the World, Resolving our Childhood Insecurities - Jim Cogley.....10

Through Understanding Towards Reconciliation: Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries Considered - Dr Éamon Phoenix …………………………………………………….……….…..…....11

Yoga for Beginners & Intermediates–Heather Kemps………………………………….……… 12

Soul of Healing – Mary Daly & Maura Twohig ………………………………………….…...….…13

Meditating Together – Self-facilitated ………………………………………….……………...….… 13

Opening Hours, Special Rates of Payment ………………………………………………………………..….14

Support Groups [PATHS: Living With Grief After Suicide Omagh Men’s Support Group]……………………………..……………….....15

Facilities for Hire [Special Booklet Available] …………………………………….………….……. 16

Application Procedure: Counselling/Psychotherapy & Art Therapy………………….….17

Application Procedure (continued): Complementary Therapies ………………………….18

Advance notices …………………………………………………….…………………………………..….... 19

20th Anniversary Celebrations……………………………….……………………….………..….. 20+21

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1. ON-GOING SERVICES

COUNSELLING/ PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ART THERAPY

Theoretical orientations include:

Art Therapy

CBT

Jungian Approach

Humanistic & Integrative

Rogerian Person Centred

The approach is holistic and addresses a wide range of issues which include:

abuse in all its forms: emotional, physical, psychological, sexual;

bereavement: death, loss of any kind;

relationship issues: early childhood issues, family of origin issues, marital/partnership issues, social and occupational relationships;

depression;

trauma of all kinds;

phobias;

N.I. conflict related issues;

spiritual crisis;

crisis of any kind.

All psychotherapists and art therapists are professionally trained, accredited by a recognised professional body* (or are actively engaged in the accreditation process) and are committed to on-going professional development and supervision. The therapists frequently exercise an eclectic approach to their work by drawing on additional modalities in which they have received specific training and which complement their basic orientation. These include Dream Work, Interactive Guided Imagery, CBT and others. *BACP, IACP, BAAT, HPC, BISS/ISST To make an appointment for counselling/psychotherapy or art therapy, please contact Reception, in the first instance, at 028 8225 0024. See page 17 of this Brochure for further details.

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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Complementary Therapy Treatments are a very significant dimension of the multi-disciplinary approach taken at the Tara Centre in support of holistic health, healing and general well-being. In keeping with the Centre’s strongly held belief that ‘one size does not fit all’, Tara offers a wide range of complementary therapy treatments as follows:

Aromatherapy

Bi-Aura (Bio-Energy Healing)

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

HECT (Human Energy Chelation Therapy)

Hopi Ear Candle Therapy

Indian Head Massage

Kinesiology

Reflexology

Thought Field Therapy

Only professionally qualified practitioners are engaged at the Centre. The Centre is a member of the UK Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT). Cost of Treatments

The Special Complementary Therapy Booklet sets out the cost of each treatment for fee-paying clients.

Some treatments are available free of charge or at a personally affordable price, partly subsidized by grant.

Signed Carers’ Vouchers are also honoured when presented at Reception.

IOB Grant subsidy available. Enquire at Reception To make an appointment for complementary therapy treatments, please contact Reception in the first instance, at 028 82 250024. See page 18 of this Brochure and the Special Complementary Therapy Booklet, (available on request at Reception), for further details.

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BOOKSHOP AND LENDING LIBRARY

The Bookshop and Lending Library are open during the Centre’s opening hours. The holistic approach to health and well-being, which is a hallmark of life at the Tara Centre, is reflected in the material in stock at any given time in the Bookshop. The range of authors and themes represents a great diversity of perspectives on topics addressed.*

Special greeting cards, CDs, DVDs and/or other gift products are also regularly in stock in the Bookshop. Customer Orders are welcome and acted upon without delay. The LENDING LIBRARY has approximately 950 titles comprising books and some audio tapes. The weekly lending library borrowing fee is 50p per item. Gift Vouchers are available at Reception for all items in the Bookshop, for attendance at workshops/seminars and for complementary therapy treatments.

Disclaimer: *Management does not necessarily subscribe to views/opinions expressed in all material

in stock in the Bookshop and/or the Lending Library.

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GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift Vouchers are available at Reception for Complementary Therapies, attendance at Tara Centre Programmes, and for the purchase of books and other items for sale in the Tara Centre Bookshop.

2. SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY ILLNESS AND THE GUT

Dr Aileen O’Kane, MD

More than 5,000 years ago Ayurveda, the ancient system of healing from India, taught that all illness begins in the gut. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, reiterated this same belief 2,000 years ago. Today scientific research has ample evidence that supports this belief. Aileen poses the question: “When did modern medicine forget this basic fact?” She also asks: “Could illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel, psoriasis & eczema, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, obesity, heart disease, and a number of other

chronic inflammatory illnesses, which are so rampant in modern society, be linked to what is going on in our gut?” To this question, she herself answers with a resounding “Yes”.

Dr. Aileen O’ Kane qualified as a medical doctor in University College, Dublin, in 1970 and practised medicine until 1990 when she herself became ill. Through a growing awareness of what was going on in her own life, she came to realize that illness is a “dis-ease” of one’s whole being – mind, body and spirit. This led her to search for a more holistic medical model in the course of which she discovered Ayurveda. Ayurveda, which means “knowledge of life”, is about living in harmony with ourselves and with the natural world. Aileen studied Ayurveda in the USA, London and India and has been practising as a medical professional in this way since the year 2000.

In this seminar she will:

give an overview of Ayurveda to provide a backdrop to the scientific current information which she will share;

talk about the bacteria in our gut (our micro biome) and how they comprise 80% of the cells in our bodies and 70% of our immune system;

consider factors that disturb the balance of these bacteria and how this contributes towards illness;

talk about the many myths about nutrition that the food industry has been promoting over the last 40 years and how these have contributed to the modern inflammation epidemic;

explain the leaky gut and explore the gut/brain connection;

propose the changes that each of us can make in our diet and lifestyles to prevent and/or reverse inflammatory diseases in our bodies.

Dates: Saturday 16th April 2016 Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm (enrolment from 9.30am to 10am sharp) Cost: £30.00 (See Special Rates on page 14)

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A LIFE OF MY OWN

Engaging Positively with Challenging Life Situations

Aileen Mc Gee

On Tuesday 17th November 2016 Aileen Mc Gee’s second book, A Life of Our Own, was launched by Omagh born journalist, author and columnist, Martina Devlin, here at the Tara Centre. In this book Aileen chronicles her 18 year long journey towards claiming a life of her own while at the same time relentlessly pursuing every known and unknown avenue towards ensuring a life of his own for her autistic son, Cian. The energy in the hall that night was truly inspiring as mother read key passages from her book while family, friends and the general public witnessed the relatively independent life she had secured for Cian. Following the book launch, Aileen offered a six week programme on the same theme here at the Tara Centre. Attendance at the course and evaluations completed at the end of the course encouraged us to offer it again during this Summer term. As before, in this six week programme participants will have an opportunity to consider 12 tried and tested stepping stones that can lead to an authentic and fulfilled life irrespective of the challenges which life can throw up at any time. Opportunities will be provided for course participants to explore in depth how to grasp the nuggets of wisdom distilled from Aileen’s own life experience, consider similar challenges life may be presenting for them and find ways in which they too can map out a life of their own. Dates: Wednesday 11th May – 15th June 2016 (inclusive 6 weeks) Time: 10.30am – 12:30pm (enrolment from 10.00am to 10.30am sharp) Cost: Contributions each week towards Tara Centre Sustainability

Aileen is an author and columnist with a background in psychology and counselling. She has worked therapeutically in both clinical and educational settings for over 25 years.

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THE GREEN PLATFORM

Declan Coyle

Once again we welcome back Declan Coyle to present his extremely popular “The Green Platform” workshop at the Tara Centre. Declan’s eminently user-friendly way of managing thoughts, choices and all that life throws at us, in a way that transforms every aspect of our lives, is presented in the course of this workshop. It has proven to be simply life-changing and transformational for individuals, families and businesses worldwide. Using the imagery of the red platform, (negative thinking),

and a green platform, (positive thinking), Declan illustrates how “miracles happen” whenever one steps out of the little boat of one’s fears on the red platform and walks a new pathway “on water” to a world of joy, freedom and unconditional love on the green platform. In this two-day workshop participants will discover the treasure that has always been there, deep inside, in the form of their own gifts and talents, and they will learn to use these treasures to enrich the quality of their own lives, of the lives of others and in the service of the world. Declan is the author of the Number 1 best-selling book, The Green Platform, an innovative “inner software” methodology that has transformed the morale, productivity and profitability of companies across the globe. Declan is a Master Practitioner in NLP and a certified Enneagram Teacher. He also writes a weekly motivational column for Fit Magazine that is published with the Irish Independent.

Dates: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May 2016 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (enrolment from 9.30am to 10am sharp) Cost: £60.00 (See Special Rates on page 14)

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BEING AN ADULT IN THE WORLD, RESOLVING OUR CHILDHOOD INSECURITIES

Jim Cogley Some of you may be among those who had booked for Jim Cogley’s seminar advertised for last November at this Centre.

If so, you will know that we had to cancel the event due to Jim’s illness at that time. Mercifully, he is now fully recovered and will be with us on the dates indicated below.

A psychotherapist and wood-turner with nearly thirty years’ experience in the field of healing, both personal and intergenerational, Jim brings a wisdom to his work which only those who engage with life in the raw can know and share.

In the course of this seminar Jim will explore in his own unique and insightful way childhood issues which may impact on personal and ancestral healing. He focuses on “getting the past out of the present” in order to restore hope for the future. The wood-turner, Jim enriches his presentations by using incredibly expressive symbols in wood which he himself has created. He is the author of several books and inspirational cards in the WOOD YOU BELIEVE series. Dates: Friday 10th June & Saturday 11th June 2016 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (enrolment from 9.30am to 10am sharp) Cost: £40.00 (See Special Rates on page 14)

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THROUGH UNDERSTANDING TOWARDS RECONCILIATION:

IRELAND’S DECADE OF CENTENARIES CONSIDERED

Dr Éamon Phoenix

It is with delight that we welcome Dr Éamon Phoenix, Lecturer in History and Head of Life Long Learning at Stranmillis University College, Belfast, back to the Tara Centre. The really good news is that Dr Phoenix has committed to offering more than one programme at Tara between now and the end of the present calendar year (see page 21 of this brochure).

For starters, he will be with us in June to present an interactive one day seminar covering the

years from 1912-1916 in the context of the present Decade of Centenaries. Given the

Omagh venue, Éamon will reference key Tyrone figures active during those years. The remit

will also be broadened to include more widely known high-profile leaders and events such as

Carson, Unionism, Home Rule, the Easter Rising, the Battle of the Somme, etc.

We are confident that Éamon will lead us into this challenging arena with his intimate

knowledge of the subject from the perspective of both traditions and will provide us with an

opportunity to explore our past in a manner which will empower us to grow in mutual

understanding of, and respect for, our shared history on this Island.

The format of the day will include talks, excerpts from the Robert Kee TV series and

discussion groups.

Date: Saturday 25th June 2016 Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm (enrolment between 09.30am and 10.00am sharp) Cost: £20.00 (See Special Rates on page 14)

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3. ON-GOING PROGRAMMES YOGA FOR BEGINNERS

Heather Kemps

Yoga is a very old tradition which has much to offer in today’s lifestyle, helping us to feel more peaceful in a chaotic world. It helps harmonise and balance the mind, body and emotions through using postures, breath and relaxation techniques. Yoga is for everyone. It helps to develop a stronger and more flexible body which can lead to health improvement in many ways. Relaxation is so important for health and well-being as it relieves the anxieties and frustrations of a stressful lifestyle. Those who practise yoga are advised to wear loose clothing and bring a blanket or sleeping bag.

NB: It is advisable that expectant mothers wait until after the 12th week of pregnancy before attending Yoga sessions.

The programme presenter, Heather Kemps, trained with the Yoga Fellowship of NI in 1997. She completed second stage teacher training with YTTC in 2000. Heather sees the practice of yoga as a tool to help individuals develop their own self-awareness, enabling them to feel more in control, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Dates: Wednesday mornings Dates: Thursday evenings 13th April – 15th June 2016 14th April - 16th June 2016 Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm Time: 7.00pm–8.30pm Cost: £50 (10 weeks) Cost: £50 (10 weeks)

YOGA FOR INTERMEDIATES

Heather Kemps

Dates: Thursday evenings 14th April – 16th June 2016 Times: 8.30pm – 10.00pm Cost: £50 (10 weeks)

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THE SOUL OF HEALING

Mary Daly & Maura Twohig

For close on 10 years now, the Tara Centre Co-Founders have hosted these soul-nourishing one day gatherings at the Centre. They have become cherished occasions of “...healing, peace and holistic well-being” for the many seasoned meditators who attend, creating and sharing the ethos which enriches the quality of life at truly transformational levels. Attendance at these one day intensives is open to anyone who has ever followed the Meditation and Mindfulness course at this Centre. The structure and content of the Intensives normally include a combination of the following elements: - group meditation; - input and discussion on a relevant topic. Dates: Saturday 23 April, 21st May and 2nd July Time: 11/11.30am - 5.30pm Cost: Contributions

MEDITATING TOGETHER Established Tara Centre Meditation Groups will continue to meet on Monday evenings at 8.00pm (recommencing 4th April 2016) and on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am (recommencing 5th April 2016). Anyone who has followed the Meditation and Mindfulness Course for Beginners at the Tara Centre is welcome to join one of these on-going self-facilitated groups at any time. If you are a newcomer, please contact Reception prior to joining a group.

Cost: Weekly contributions

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SPECIAL NOTICES

“And what is it to work with love?

It is to weave the cloth with threads drawn from your heart,

even as if your beloved were to wear that cloth.

It is to build a house with affection, even as if your beloved

were to dwell in that house.

It is to sow seeds with tenderness and reap the harvest with joy,

even as if your beloved were to eat the fruit.

It is to charge all things you fashion with a breath of your own spirit.”

Kahlil Gibran

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (lunch time included),

also evenings and weekends, as necessary.

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Special Rates of Payment

At Tara we have a strong principled commitment to making the Centre’s services available to anyone who can benefit from them, irrespective of a person’s ability to pay.

All costs, as published, are pitched at a minimum rate relative to the quality of service on offer.

Payment by installments is facilitated at Reception, on request, to ensure no one is excluded on grounds of cost.

A personally affordable price can be directly worked out on a one-to-one basis, on request, by contacting the Interim Centre Director or Centre Co-Ordinator of Services through Reception.

4. SUPPORT GROUPS WHO MEET AT TARA

LIVING WITH GRIEF AFTER SUICIDE (PATHS)

PATHS is an inter-denominational voluntary group formed to support families and individuals bereaved by suicide. Members of the group form an emotional bond of friendship arising from their shared experience of having suffered similar shock, confusion and loss in their lives. It is within this safe and confidential environment that PATHS members share their pain and grief. Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month, 8.00 – 9.30pm. (First Meeting Tuesday 5th April 2016) For further information, contact Jimmy on 07879 414385.

OMAGH MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP

The group offers men a safe and secure space where they can talk about their emotions, find help in managing the stress in their lives and explore possible solutions to life’s problems. Issues raised can include relationships, raising children, work, feelings of failure and ambition, loss, health and money worries. Meetings are normally held on Monday nights, 7.30 -9.30pm. (First Meeting Monday 4th April 2016) For further information, contact Gerry on 07799 472968 Disclaimer: While management genuinely appreciates the value of the services offered at the Tara Centre by both PATHS and The Omagh Men’s Support Group, we wish to point out that both groups are self-governed and as such function entirely independently of the Tara Centre governance system. Accordingly, the Centre carries no responsibility for any aspect of the life and activities of these groups. This disclaimer also extends to all other persons or groups who use the Centre on an independent basis from time to time.

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5. GENERAL INFORMATION

FACILITIES FOR HIRE

The provision of certain areas of the Centre’s state-of-the-art premises on a for hire basis, at a competitive price, is a very significant dimension of Tara’s service to the community at large. A Special Up-Dated Facilities for Hire Leaflet, (including menus, prices, booking forms and terms and conditions), can be down loaded from the Centre’s website. In summary, the range of available facilities is as follows: Conference Hall

State-of-the-art facilities, fully air-conditioned and with disabled access

Ideal for large groups, conferences, exhibitions, seminars and workshops

Seating for up to 150 people using flexible room layouts

Video conference capability

Access to all media using ceiling mounted digital projectors to display laptop presentations, DVD, VHS on 2 screens

Wi-Fi Internet access

Lectern providing integrated controls

Daylight and dark electronically controlled

Induction loop system

Group Meeting Room

Seating for up to 20 people using flexible room layouts

Access to all media via wall-mounted screen

Internet access

TV & DVD player; flip-charts available

Workshop Rooms

Can seat up to 8 people

Ideal for interviews, staff appraisal, one-to-one meetings, break-out rooms for large conferences

Dining Room

Spacious, attractive, light-filled dining room overlooking courtyard.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY AND ART THERAPY Persons who seek a counselling/psychotherapy or art therapy appointment are asked to leave their name (first name if preferable) and telephone number with the Receptionist for the attention of the Director of Counselling/Psychotherapy Services. No details regarding the applicant’s issue(s) should be given at this stage. The Director of Counselling/Psychotherapy Services will return the applicant’s call as soon as possible. She/he will give an indication of the approximate length of time the applicant will have to wait for an appointment and assign an available relevant counsellor/psychotherapist or art therapist as the case may be to the applicant. The assigned counsellor/psychotherapist or art therapist will contact the applicant/client to arrange the first appointment. Emergency/Crisis Situations In Emergency/Crisis situations, contact Reception and every effort will be made to respond within 24 hours. Cost: A sliding scale is in operation for payment for counselling/psychotherapy and art therapy. Free places are offered to persons who qualify under the conditions of relevant available grants. Each case is dealt with individually in a process of consultation between the client and the assigned counsellor/psychotherapist or art therapist.

“Before awakening, practices like awareness,

mindfulness and meditation are a preparation.

Afterwards they become essential.”

Awakening the Energies of Love - Anne Hillman

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE (contd.)

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

A special booklet on Complementary Therapies is available on request from Reception. Grant Aided Appointments From time to time the Tara Centre is successful in its application for grants for Complementary Therapy Treatments. This enables the Centre to offer a number of treatments at a reduced rate or free of charge to persons who satisfy the criteria of the relevant funding bodies. The Receptionist will be aware of the availability or otherwise of complementary therapy grants at any given time and will provide an appropriate application form on request. The completed form will be passed onto the Interim Centre Director whose responsibility it is to approve the application. The Receptionist will connect with those whose applications have been approved and arrange with them to receive the therapy of their choice as soon as a place becomes available.

Appointments on a fee-paying basis When a grant is not available, or in the case of persons who do not meet the grant aid criteria, appointments can be arranged on a fee paying basis. In the event of the price as advertised being prohibitive in individual cases, a reduced fee will be considered by the Interim Centre Director on request. Cancellation Policy A minimum of 36 hours’ notice is required for cancellation of an appointment. Failure to comply with this requirement will involve a cancellation fee of £15 for fee paying clients. Grant aided clients will forfeit one allocated treatment for failure to give adequate notice of cancellation. A “No-Show” practice on the part of the client will require a return to the waiting list for further appointments.

“Ideals are like the stars; we never reach them, but like the mariners of

the sea, we chart our course by them.” Carl Schurz

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Ayurveda Seminar: Dr Aileen O’Kane, MD “Ayurveda, meaning "knowledge of life", is about living in harmony with ourselves and the natural world.

Body, mind and spirit are one in this ancient healing system which dates back to 5,000 years BC.”

In response to earnest requests from Tara Centre January 2016 seminar attendees,

Aileen has committed to presenting an Ayurveda seminar at Tara on two consecutive

Saturdays, 17th and 24th September 2016. Attendance on both Saturdays is essential.

Reconciliation in Modern Ireland: Dr Eamon Phoenix BA MA PhD Grad Cert Ed

Discussions are at an advanced stage towards hosting this 6 weeks programme at Tara

in Autumn 2016. It is anticipated that the programme will be delivered in the form of

a series of 21/2 hour sessions on week evenings. WATCH this space!

Further planned TCFG Fundraising Events 2016: Friday 15th April at 8pm- Wine Tasting Event at the Tara Centre : Ciaran Meyler

Monday 30th May – Coffee Morning and Bric-a-Brac sale at the Farmers Market,Omagh: Bridie Hamdam and Dorea Quinn

Wednesday 28th September – Cookery demonstration at the Tara Centre: PaulaMcIntyre

Tuesday 1st November – Sunday 13th November (inclusive) – Art Exhibition at theStrule Arts Centre: Teresa Poyntz

The following events have also been offered; dates to be confirmed.

The Tales of a Travelled Piano – possibly Autumn 2016 : Elizabeth Goell

Bag Pack at ASDA : Bridie Hamdam

Yoga Fundraiser : Heather Kemps

Possibly Marks and Spencer : April 2016 – March 2017 (acceptance awaited)

Miles for Matty fundraising event scheduled for 23rd May 2016. Deep gratitude to Matty’s bereaved parents for including Tara among the beneficiaries of this special event in their family’s life.

Meditation and Mindfulness: This programme will be offered once more at the Centre during the Autumn 2016

term.

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Dates for your diary…

Just two months from the date this brochure reaches you, we will celebrate 20 years of Tara.

We have much to celebrate …. And celebrate we will!

The final shape of the celebrations is at present, “a work in progress”.

The following events are already in place:

Saturday 18th June from 10am – early evening

John Toal’s BBC Radio Ulster Outside Broadcast live from the Tara Centre

Telling Tara’s story to date.

A medley of celebrations

A Paula McIntyre cookery slot.

Live entertainment.

Refreshments for all.

Saturday 25th June (enrolment at 9.30am) from 10am to 4pm

A participative workshop at Tara entitled “Through Understanding Towards

Reconciliation” presented by Dr. Éamon Phoenix

Echoes of Tara’s 20-year-long-presence at the heart of the community“… in the

service, peace and holistic wellbeing” will resonate throughout the seminar.

Refreshments provided.

Monday 20th – Friday24th June

Details being finalised.

Full details of the week of celebrations will be published later.

Congratulations and Thanks

Cuba Clothing, Market Street, Omagh celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday 11th

June 2016 at the Hill of the O’Neill, Dungannon.

Founder, Stephen Mohan, has generously offered the proceeds of this event to the Tara

Centre.

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We have set ourselves a target of welcoming on board 1,000 standing order subscribers.

We are deeply grateful to all who have already responded so generously to this invitation.

In order to consolidate the progress made to date we invite you to join the ranks of these

faithful friends of Tara by completing a Standing Order Form today.

For further details, please ask at Reception for a Standing Order Booklet or visit our website

www.taraomagh.com.

Thank you in anticipation.

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Department of Foreign Affairs

Iris O’Brien Foundation & Ireland Funds

J. P. Mc Manus Charitable Trust

Loreto Foundation Fund

NYFI

Presentation Sisters, North East Province

Sisters of Mercy, Northern Province

WHSCT

Three Spires Medical Practice

Proceeds from the fundraising activities of the Tara Centre Fundraising Group (TCFG). (Recent Events: Greencastle 5 mile Run)

Personal donations made from time to time to the Centre frequently accompanied by a request from these generous benefactors to desist from publishing their details. Their contributions are recorded, responsibly used and most gratefully received.

Personal donations through Standing Orders & Gift Aid – steadily on the increase.

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses”

Alphonse Karr

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“Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.”

Albert Einstein

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Contact Us

The Tara Centre, 11 Holmview Terrace, Omagh, Co. Tyrone. BT79 0AH

[Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs: 9am – 5pm]

Tel: 028 82 250024 E-mail: info@taraomagh.com

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