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A GROUP which caters for newcom- ers in Shannon is hoping to expand its horizons this year.
The Le Chéile International Club is holding its first get together of 2010 tonight and is hoping to encourage more people to join. The group was set up a few years ago and its aim is to encourage non-nationals moving to Shannon to mingle with each oth- er in a welcoming environment.
According to co-ordinator, Trish
Fallon-Barry, the committee is hop- ing to build on last year’s successes and focus on themes and activities for the year ahead. Although some people have left Shannon and re- turned to their native shores, never- theless there are still people from a wide variety of countries living in the town.
“The main aim of Le Chéile in 2010 will be to expand and be used by and for even more individuals and families from various different na- tionalities and diverse backgrounds
represented currently in Shannon,’ she said.
“An integrated multicultural social club whose catchphrase is ‘Unity in Diversity’ provides, I feel, a welcome and much needed social outlet in the town,’ she added.
“We look forward to involving new members in running the club with whatever talents and contributions they have to offer, whether it be sim- ply by turning up on the night, by taking a lead in organising events, outings or sporting activities, by
sharing cultures and customs, mus!- cal talent or even IT skills. No matter what level of activity or involvement, all participation is gratefully appre- ciated, needed and very welcome.” The meetings take place on the first Tuesday of the month at the Shannon Family Resource Centre, starting at 8.30pm. Ms Fallon-Barry paid trib- ute to the staff at the resource centre who make the venue available every month. Anyone interested in joining the group should turn up tonight or call 061 707600 during office hours.