NEWS ROUND-UP
GREYSTONES AND DISTRICT
Photography exhibition
The Greystones Camera Club’s 6th Annual Photography Exhibition will take place at Hillside Evangelical Church Hall, Greystones from Tuesday, October 10 to Saturday, October 14.
A stunning & varied selection of Over 90 professionally printed, mounted and/or framed images will be displayed from our members, who range from beginners to professionals.
Most of the images on display will be for sale at a very reasonable price during the exhibition, this is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift for someone special or for yourself.
The official opening will be carried out by George Jones on Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m.
The daily opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Superdraw
Greystones Cancer Support is preparing for its 23rd annual super draw.
The draw takes place at Whale theatre at a gala charity benefit night on November 4, starring Rebecca storm.
Maclean Burke of Fair City fame will also be there.
The launch will take place at Tesco, Greystones on Thursday, September 28 at 10.30 a.m.
The top prize is a €1,000 SuperValu Greystones shopping spree.
There will also be trips away, golf, pieces of art, and much more.
Tickets will be on sale at Greystones Cancer Support, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 1 pm.
Also in shops and supermarkets in Greystones, Kilcoole and Newtownmountkennedy. Tickets are usually sold out and will not be available on the night of the draw.
GCS is looking for people to help sell tickets in the supermarkets. Call Susan Chestnutt or Anne Bateman on (01) 2871601.
Festival of history
The 29th La Touche Legacy / 4th Festival of History will this year takes place on Friday & Saturday September 29 & 30 in Greystones Golf Club with the theme ‘Creating a New State’.
The exhibition run in conjunction with weekend will be provided by the students and staff of St Brigid’s National School, George added ‘the Committees of the La Touche Legacy & GAHS were delighted that St Brigid’s were taking part in this year’s festival, and very much looked forward to their contribution.’
The exhibition and presentation will take place at the start of the Seminar on Friday, September 29 at 4 p.m. in the golf club.
Active Retirement
Greystones Active Retirement holds whist every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. at Kilian House family centre.
Membership payments and bookings for all events takes place at Kilian House on Tuesdays from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Badminton
Bray Greystones badminton club welcomes new players every Thursday night at eight o’clock in BIFE Novara Road Bray.Beginners and back to badminton players welcome.
Family badminton every Sunday from four till six Adults and children welcome.
If interested please contact Mary on 0894132070
Children’s storytime
The popular children’s storytime has moved to the slightly later time of 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings at Greystones Library.
The session is suitable for babies up to children aged six years.
All are welcome to come along for some super stories as well as the chance to meet other parents and carers. No booking is required.
Aircoach changes
A new Greystones route 702 Air Coach timetable came into effect on January 1.
Coach service from Dublin airport leaves terminal 1 at five minutes past the hour.
Coach service to Dublin Airport leaves Charlesland either on the hour or ten past the hour, depending on time of day.
For more information go to aircoach.ie.
Newcastle Market
The regular Saturday morning market takes place at Newcastle Community Centre.
The market will be on from 10.30 a.m. to 12 midday with fresh vegetables and produce available.
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.
Refreshments are available at €1.50.
The event is for people aged 18 and older. For more information go to 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.
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.The cost is €16 to drop in for a class.
For more information contact Angelika at 087 2176068.
Yoga for kids
Yoga classes for children are available in Greystones.
For more information email deedeefortune@gmail.com.
Alternatively, phone either 01 9033538 or 086 1957500.
Invitation to Men’s Shed
Greystones Men’s Shed is open at the first Wicklow 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.
Tidy Towns junior
Greystones Tidy Towns is setting up a junior tidy towns committee.
The committee will be established this September with local secondary and primary schools.
They are looking for one or two people to help as school liaisons.
To find out more email mariettown@gmail.com.
Men’s evening
Greystones Cancer Support Men’s Evening will take place this evening (Wednesday) at the La Touche Place centre at 8 p.m.
This meeting is for men who have or who have had cancer and for those men who have family or friends who have had cancer.
For more information call (01) 2871601.
Holy Rosary choir
Holy Rosary Choir is returning from holidays and needs new members.
The choir sings at 6 p.m. Mass in the Holy Rosary Church on the first and third Saturday of the month.
For more information call (085) 8801466.
Christmas fair
Great news, the St. David’s Christmas Fair is back for 2017. Situated on the seafront in Greystones it’s one of Wicklow’s biggest Christmas fairs. The fair will take place the weekend of November 25 and 16, 10am to 5pm. They are now seeking applicants for stalls so if you’d like to participate please email stdavidscraftfair@gmail.com for an application form. Cost for 1-day single stall €45/double €80. 2 day single stall €70/double €120.
Soup and sandwiches
Soup and sandwiches will be served at Kilian House family centre today (Wednesday) from 12.15 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Meet your friends for a delicious lunch followed by tea or coffee, with a suggested donation of €5.
All proceeds will go to local charities.
Mike Brookfield at the Hot Spot
The Mike Brookfield Acoustic Blues Band will play at the Hot Spot Music Venue on Friday, September 29.
The Hot Spot is located above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.
Mike Brookfield hones his craft playing musical shows in London in 1990s.
He moved to Ireland and was Music Co-Ordinator for RTE.
He decided to make his own music and is now releasing his second album: Brookfield.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are €10 or €8 concession.
To book tickets or find out more, call (087) 2917519.