Major grant boost for Phoenix ADHD Project

The funds will be used to employ a part-time Activities Co-ordinator, recruitment for which is currently underway.

Helen Christie, the Project Leader, is very busy at the moment organising Why Try sessions, which are due to commence shortly.

The project is also currently running an After Schools Club and a morning parenting session.

Evening parenting sessions will be starting in the Spring for those who cannot attend during the day.

There is now a waiting list of young people requiring support and with the assistance of the co-ordinator to organise a range of tailored activities to suit. Helen will be free to concentrate on home visits and Why Try sessions.

Adults with a diagnosis of ADHD or who think they have ADHD, are asked to contact the office as it is hoped that adult ADHD sessions can be organised.

A fundraising Afternoon Tea is being held at 10a Lodge Road, Coleraine on Saturday, January 30 from 1.30pm to 4pm. Tea and coffee will be served along with scones, wheaten, pancakes, tray-bakes and buns.

There will be face-painting and craft activities for the kids

There will also be a draw for excellent prizes including a meal for two at Coast Restaurant in Portrush, a bottle of perfume, a cut and blow dry, a reflexology session, a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates.

In addition a guess the name of the bear competition will be held. Entry fee is 2.50

If you want to find out more about the Project, visit www.phoenixadhdproject.org