NEWS ROUND-UP
GREYSTONES AND DISTRICT
Dramatic Society
Delgany Dramatic Society presents ‘Ride & Fall’, by Killian Orly; ‘Group Dynamic’, by Peter Robbie, and ‘Henry Hereafter’, by Hal D Steward.
The performances will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 17, 18 and 19, at the Old Schoolhouse, Delgany, at 8 p.m.
Admission is €10 or €8 concession at the door or the box office on (01) 2874270.
Christmas lights
The Christmas lights in Greystones will be formally switched on, on Saturday, November 26 at 4 p.m.
The occasion will be marked by carol singing and a short Ecumenical Service, together with a visit by Santa
Table quiz for Syria
The Syria Vibes table quiz will take place at the Hot Spot on Thursday, November 10, at 7.30 p.m.
The cost is €40 for a table of four, with proceeds going to support medical and ambulanc eservices in Syria.
Yoga classes in Newcastle
A new term in yoga and mindfulness classes has started in Newcastle Le Cheile. Back care yoga is on from 7.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m., €130 for 10 weeks, and Thursday, September15, 10.30 a.m. to midday, €170 for 12 weeks.
The classes include yoga postures, mindful breathing, relaxation and medication practices and are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. The cost is €16 to drop in for aclass. For more information contact Angelika at (087) 2176068.
History talk
Greystones Archaeological & Historical Society’s next talk on Thursday, November 17, will be given by Commandant Colin MacNamee on the topic of ‘Family Stories of 1916 - Volun- teer Frederick Schweppe, Tracing the Shadow of a Gunman’.
This event will take place in the Family Centre, Holy Rosary Church, Greystones at 8 p.m..
There will be a €2 charge to cover costs. All are welcome.
Craft fair
The Greystones Educate Together National School craft fair will take place this coming Sunday, November 13.
Organisers are inviting everyone to come along and browse the stalls for some wonderful local crafts.
Crime prevention meeting
Social Democrats Cllr. Jennifer Whitmore and local Charlesland resident Mark Barry have organised a Community Crime Prevention meeting in the Charlesland Community Centre, to be held Wednesday, November 9 at 8.30 p.m.
Cllr Whitmore said: ‘Every year, when the dark evenings come in, there is an increase in burglaries around the Greystones area, including Charlesland, and local residents have contacted me about how to best prevent this from happening.
‘In response to this, Mark and myself met with the gardaí and decided to hold a meeting to bring the community together to look at options for improving security in the area,’ said Cllr Whitmore. ‘This could include the establishment of a neighbourhood watch scheme and installing CCTV systems. Our local Community Garda will also attend the meeting and will be able to answer questions on the night.’
Mr Barry said: ‘The gardaí have said that Charlesland is a very good candidate for a neighbourhood watch scheme.
‘Such a scheme would be an op- portunity for all of Charlesland to work together to make sure that our homes are safe as possible from burglaries and we have already had a lot of interest from locals that are keen to get involved,’ said Mr Barry.
All are welcome to attend. If you would like further information, email whitmore.jennifer@gmail.com.
Frankie Lane and Paul Kelly
Original Fleadh Cowboys and legends, Frankie Lane & Paul Kelly are coming to the Hot Spot Music Club on Friday, November 11. Doors 8 p.m. www. thehotspot.ie
Frankie Lane and Paul Kelly have been firmly established on the Irish music scene since the late 1980s, when both were members of the now legendary Fleadh Cowboys, a country rock band whose regular weekend concerts at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin were the talk of the city. Regular guests of the band back then included The Hothouse Flowers, John Prine, Nancy Griffith and members of The Waterboys.
Frank and Paul have long since joined forces and between them have played and recorded with the Sharon Shannon Band, The Dubliners, The Chieftans and Eleanor Shanley. Frankie and Paul’s live performances are frequently sublime, sometimes bizarre, but always totally entertaining.
Newcastle market
North Wicklow Country Market is on each Saturday at Newcastle Community Centre.
The market is on from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. with free parking available.
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Lip Sync Battle
A ‘Lip Sync Battle’ in ait of the Gavin Glynn Foundation will take place this coming Saturday, November 12, at 8 p.m. in the Parkview, Newtownmountkennedy.
The night will give those who love karaoke (but haven’t a note in their head) the chance to take centre stage.
East Coast FM’s Laura Wood and Fair City’s Maclean Burke will MC on the night.
Tickets are available from Jungle-mania in Kilcoole on (01) 2017730.
Tickets are €30 and include €5 worth of voting chips.
Greystones Players group
A new community theatre group has launched. ‘Greystones Players’ will have its home in Theatre Lane.
Starting with open drama workshops, this not-for profit group aims to provide a platform for drama including workshops, performance opportunities and entertainment for the Greystones community.
Greystones players is supported by and based in Greystones Studios at Theatre Lane (adjacent to the Meridian Point Shopping Centre).
For more information find Greystones Players on Facebook or email greystonesplayers@gmail.com.
All adults from 18 to 118, with or without experience, are welcome. Places will be limited for workshops so interested parties are urged to register their interest quickly.
Holy Rosary social
Holy Rosary parish social, hobby and craft afternoon will and take place on the first Sunday of each month.
The event will take place at Kilian House Family Centre from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. each month.
Regreshments are available at €1.50. The event is for people aged 18 and older. For more information go to www.greystonesparish.ie.
Dementia Friends
Greystones Dementia Friends is a local group for those caring for someone with dementia.
The group meets every Friday morning in the Burnaby Lounge at 11 a.m. The group would love to welcome anyone caring for those with dementia.
Invitation to Men’s Shed
Greystones Men’s Shed is open at the first Wicklw Scout Hall on Church Road.
All men - younger and older, working, retired, and unemployed, are welcome on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
For more information call Jim at (089) 2540586 or email greystonesmensshed@gmail.com.
Yoga for kids
Yoga classes for children are available in Greystones.
Classes are on Tuesdays and for preschool pupils from 12.50 p.m. to 1.40 p.m.; for junior and senior infants from 1.50 p.m. to 2.40 p.m.; for first to sixth class fro 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. and secondary school students from 5p.m. to 6 p.m.
There are also classes for students of St Patrick’s National School on Thursday and Friday.
For more information email deedeefortune@gmail.com or phone either (01) 9033538 or (086) 1957500.