Lisburn Mayor Councillor Ronnie Crawford attended a Family Morning organised by Lisburn Parents' Forum recently, where members of Connor Diocese Mothers' Union discussed their Parenting Project.

MEMBERS of Connor Diocese Mothers' Union attended the Family Morning organised by Lisburn Parents' Forum, which was held recently, in Lisburn Downtown Centre.

At this lively and well-attended event, Mothers' Union had the opportunity to promote their Parenting Project. Great interest was shown and the Mayor, Councillor Ronnie Crawford

endorsed the need for such projects.

This is a project where Mothers' Union offers fully NVQ Level 3 trained Parenting Facilitators to run Parenting Courses for groups of 6 -10 parents over 6 - 8 weeks. Family Caring Trust and Parent Talk are two examples of the courses followed.

The slant taken can come from a Christian aspect or from a purely secular angle, depending on the group's wishes.

This service is provided free of charge apart from a small voluntary contribution towards materials.

All that is asked is that the organisers provide a suitable venue and, of course, participants.

A facilitator is only too willing to talk to anyone interested in setting up a group and can be contacted on rodgersdkp@dnet.co.uk.

Ulster Star
31/10/2008