ROUNDWOOD

BLESSING OF GRAVES

The blessing of the graves in Glendalough will take place on Friday 9th May at 8pm and in Brockagh on Friday 16th May at 8pm. There will be mass on both occasions in St. Kevins Church before the blessings at 7pm. SYMPATHY

Roundwood Ploughing Society would like to extend their sincere sympathy to the Power Family on the recent death of Robert Power. Robert was an active and valued member of the society for many years and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday April 25 in Lynhams, Laragh at 1.30 p.m. FERN ART

A 6 week course starting Thursday May 1st from 10 am - 12 noon. Drawing and Painting. Beginners and Improvers. Contact Janet on 086 3042030 for further information. APRIL SPRING CLEAN

The Roundwood Tidy Towns group are organising a Spring Clean Evening at 7:30pm on Thursday 24th of April at 7:30pm meeting at the Old School. WARMER HOME SCHEME

Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme provides free energy efficiency works for home owners on a low income living in Roundwood and in other areas in Co. Wicklow. It's easy to apply and services include attic insulation, draught-proofing, lagging jackets, CFL bulbs, cavity wall insulation and energy saving advice. To qualify for the scheme you must own and live in your own home in the Bray or Co. Wicklow area and you must also be in receipt of one of the following, Fuel Allowance or Family Income Supplement or Job Seekers Allowance for more than six months and have a child aged under seven years. To find out more, please contact Warmer Homes team on 01 2866080 at Bray Partnership. KIDS ART AND CRAFTS

New Art and Crafts classes for kids starting Thurs May 1st in Roundwood Parish Hall. Classes for ages 4 to 12. For information phone Almha Roche on 086 3897732 or check out www.facebook.com/weloveartroundwood HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market has re-opened in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sundays from 12noon - 5p.m every Sunday. Come for your home baking, jams, crafts, vegetables, plants, etc. New members always welcome. ANGEL HEALING

Angel Healing takes place every Monday night at 7.30 in the Parish Centre, Roundwood Village. It is non denominational. Come along to a night of spiritual connection, relaxation and meditation. For more information contact Mary 087 9819420. COMMUNITY GAMES

Track and Field: Calling all children between the ages of five and seventeen who are interested in representing the Roundwood, Moneystown, Laragh area in the Co, finals of track and field are asked to please come to Aras an Tochair on Wednesday May 7th at 5.45 for our local run-offs. There are many different events for all ages from running to jumping to ball throw and javelin. You do not need to be a member of an athletic club to take part. If you are interested please contact Ann Marah or Elizabeth Belton. Swimming: We also hope to enter in the Co finals of the swimming competition. Again we will have swim-offs for anybody inter- ested in taking part. Please contact any member of the Community Games Committee for more information. CAMERA ANNIVERSARY

Calary Parish is launching a celebration of the anniversary of the Pinhole Camera, which was invented by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1834. On International Pinhole Camera Day, which is Sunday 27 April, everyone is invited to Calary Church at 11 am to celebrate this event and also to take part in a Pinhole Camera workshop to encourage people to get involved in making their own pinhole camera and taking stunning photogenic drawing process images of their own. These will be exhibited, along with other photographic paraphernalia, during Heritage Week (23 to 31 August) in Calary Church. LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week's jackpot. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 17 & 30. There were three match three winners, Tanya Cahill, Tony Pierce and A Kenny. Next week's jackpot will be €5,900. BADMINTON

Morning Badminton continues every Tuesday from 9.30 until 11am for anyone who would like to join us. Beginners are always welcome as are improvers and those who just want to play! Congratulations to all those who took part in the Wicklow championships, the finals of which were held last Sat night in Roundwood and the triumphant morning players were Marion, Gill, Mary, Paddy and Ger. Hard to believe 2 years ago some of these had never stood on a badminton court let alone reach a final so well done to all of you. WHIST

The results of the whist is as follows:. Top Score :Monica Brady, Top Lady: Mary Pierce, Top Gent: Ann Gaffney, Second Lady : Mary Cullen, Second Gent: Lucy Molloy, First Half: Mollie Maureen Gaffney, Second Half: Ann Pierce, Lowest Score: Maura McHugh, Longest Sitting: Ann Wolohan. Raffle Prizes, Ann Wolohan, Ann Gaffney, Pat Fisher & Maura McHugh. The next whist will be on Wednesday 30thth April 2014. PILATES

Anne Sexton Pilates - Class on Thursdays at 12 noon - Mobility and Posture for the Older Adult. Call in and have a chat with Anne and try it out! Also, Boxercise - new class on a Friday night at 8 pm. €10 for adult, €6 for students and unwaged. SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh's lounge every Thursday night with music this week by CDs and by Michael and Brian for the remainder of the month. Lessons before hand at 8.30 with session from 9pm until 11. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun n lively banter. MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 15th for one week. Cost ?619.00. Price includes Aer Lingus flights , insurance , half Board accommodation in house opposite the Church and transfers to and from Medjugorje. For more information and booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067. KNOCK

S.M.A. pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday May 24 leaving Laragh at 7a.m, Roundwood at 7.30a.m. Bus, breakfast and dinner €50 per person. Full money to be paid before 1st May, 2014 to Susan at 0404 45276. GETAWAYS

There will be two day trips, a tour of Semple Stadium and Holy cross Abbey on May 3 leaving Roundwood at 8a.m. at a cost of €65 per person and a trip to Suir Valley railway line between Waterford and Dungarven and Garden Bord Bia., The Arboretum which has lovely plants and shrubs which will take place on Saturday 5th July at a cost of €65 per person. Tea, scones and evening meal and bus included in the price, leaving at 9a.m. All money to be paid to Susan at 0404 45276 before May 1. Leaving Roundwood parish centre at 8a.m A three night trip to Iceland going on 23rd October. Total cost €599. Deposit of €200 to be paid before July 1. All enquiries to 0404 45276. MONEYSTOWN DANCE

Tony Davitt will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday 9th May 9.30 till 12. Teas, door prizes, refreshments also available. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive etc. 45 CARD DRIVE

45 card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm. Teas served. All welcome. HISTORY SOCIETY

Do the Irish Speak English? with Terry Dolan on Tuesday 6th May in The Glenview Hotel. Entry €3 (€2 for members) - all welcome.