NEWS ROUND-UP
RNLI fayre
The Bray Branch of the RNLI are hold a Christmas Fayre in the Little Flower Hall beside the Holy Redeemer Church, Main Street, Bray on Saturday, December 2, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.
RNLI Christmas cards will be on sale and there will also be the usual stalls, cakes, greenery, books, crafts, good quality bric-a-brac and a raffle.
Teas and coffee will also be available.
Bray Lions Club auction
Hotel breaks in Donegal and Adare, original paintings by local artists, restaurant vouchers and much more will go under the hammer at the Bray Lions Club annual auction which takes place in the Wild Goose Bar (formerly Hollands) Bray, on Friday, December 1, at 8 p.m.
Auctioneer Danny Bohan hopes to have more than 100 items to sell with target prices ranging from €5 upwards.
‘It is an ideal opportunity for the people of Bray to pick up some Christmas bargains while helping Bray Lions Club projects’, said Karl O’Broin, president of Bray Lions Club.
‘Every cent raised at the auction will go to a good cause in Bray’, he adds. ‘Lions members cover all administrative expenses through their annual subscription , ensuring that all contributions from the public go direct to a good cause.’
Bray Arts show
The Bray Arts Show takes place in the Martello Hotel, Bray on Monday, December 4 at 8 p.m. Admission is €5 or €4 concession. The evening will include a reading by poet Anne Fitzgerald, dancy with The Zoryanna, and a performance by The Ronan Gallagher Band.
For more information go to brayarts.net.
Christmas market
Bray Beach Boutique Christmas Market is back, this time at the, newly-refurbished Jim Doyle’s pub on Bray Seafront. Markets will take place on Sunday, December 3, 10 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a generous selection of the very finest, handpicked seasonal stalls showcasing local art, craft, fashion, food and more. Grab yourself a festive drink at the bar, and head upstairs and out to the beer garden to browse for the perfect Christmas gift.
Over the three weeks, they will be joined by a mix of superb stalls such as, KT Apparel (Katie Taylor’s Merchandise/Apparel), Aoife Hester Photography, and Threadful Designs. Bray Gospel Choir will soundtrack your lunchtime market mosey, with their mix of Christmas carols and gospel songs on the December 10 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Bray Flower Club demo
Bray Flower Club are holding a Christmas gala demonstration by Janet Maddock on Thursday, December 7, at 8 p.m.
The event will take place in the Little Flower Hall.
Tickets are €15 and available from Mermaid Florist on Main St and Fleurtique on Florenace Road.
Alternatively call Joan on (086) 2696317.
Proceeds will go to the Martin Codyre truyst. There will be mulled wine and mince pies.
Babies at the Bridge
Babies at the Bridge. Meets every Tuesday 10.30 till 12 at The Epworth Hall, Florence Road. For new mums/ dads/ or minders and their first baby. Age group: Newborn up to crawling. Voluntary contribution of €3. Tea, coffee, biscuits and chat.
Better relationships
Interested in building better relationships at home, work or college?
Join the group as they learn together how to build better relationships and to apply the practical insights of Dr William Glasser’s Choice Theory Psychology. The meet on the first Monday of each month Monday at 7.25 p.m. at Villa Pacis, Our Lady Queen of Peace, Bray.
A donation will cover the cost of the room. For more information call Maureen on (086) 8756603.
Christmas stables
Make the most of your family time and bring the children along to see Santa’s animals at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion from November 25. Kids will love the chance to meet some farm animals right up close including Santa’s deer (including Rudolph), pygmy goats, miniature donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs.
All the family will also enjoy meeting Robby the Christmas Robin with kids wildlife guru Dale Treadwell at Powerscourt Garden Pavilion. Dale will be reading his children’s books ‘Robby the Christmas Robin’ and ‘Harry the Hedgehog’ as part of fun interactive Christmas activities.
Aware
Mental health organisation Aware-hosts a support group every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Villa Pacis Centre, on the grounds of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church on Putland Road in Bray.
Aware support groups offer individuals the opportunity to talk openly about depression, bipolar and other related mood disorders and their impact.
For more information, visit www. aware.ie
Home Link
People want to remain living in their own homes and their communities and HomeLink reaches out to older people making them feel more comfortable so they can live at home for longer.
The staff and volunteers contact members with regular phone calls, arrange small repairs and organise a range of social events throughout the year.
If a parent, relative or neighbour would like to attend social events, could benefit from HomeLink’s regular calls, gardening, maintenance, or the installation of security features in the home, contact HomeLink on 01 2014473.
Alternatively if anyone would like to make a donation or get involved in organising an event to support HomeLink, they can email prhomelink@gmail.com
Aladdinpanto
Bray Musical Society’s panto Aladdin continues from December 1 to 3 in St Patrick’s School, Bray.
Tickets are available at eventbrite. ie.
Contact 086 2663250 or braymusicalsociety@gmail.com for further details.
Alzheimer’s Café
The Alzheimer’s Café in Bray meets from 2.30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month at the Orchard, Bray Old Folks Association, Killarney Road.
The café is a relaxed place where people with dementia, their families and friends, health and social care professionals come together for education and support over a cup of tea.
It is a safe space where people can share experiences and talk about dementia.
This is a voluntary joint initiative by St Columcille’s Hospital and Community Health in south Dublin and Wicklow.
The service is free of charge and welcomes people with all types of dementia and their family members and carers.
Badminton
Bray Greystones badminton club welcome beginners, back to badminton players and juniors every Thursday night in BIFE, Novara Road, Bray, from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.
For further information, contact Mary on 089 4132070
GROW mental health group
GROW Community Mental Health Movement meets every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Parish Centre, Queen of Peace Church, Putland Road, Bray.
If you are lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, why not come learn a practical psychology of mental health? GROW is a mutual help, mutual support group for personal growth and change.
The group meets weekly, using a 12 step programme of recovery.
Contact Leo at 086 8033124 or visit www.grow.ie.
Book club sat the library
There are two book clubs at Bray Library.
The Family Book Club is for ages eight to 12 and parents and meets on a Saturday at 2.45 p.m.
The Adult Book Club meets on a Wednesday at 11 a.m.
The library’s opening hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call 01 2862600.
Cocaine Anonymous
If you think you have a problem with cocaine, alcohol, or any other mind altering substance, there is a Cocaine Anonymous meeting every week in Bray. The meeting takes place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays at one Castle Street. For more information on this call 089 2442845.
Mother and toddler group
A mother and toddler group smeets at Ballywaltrim Community Centre.
The group will meet each Wednesday from 9.15 a.m. until 10.15 a.m. All are welcome.
For more information contact Ciara on (087) 0961312.
There is a fee of €2 and there will be tea and coffee available.