Roundwood

GAME CLUB BBQ

Avonmore Game Club will hold its ninth charity/fundraiser barbecue on Saturday, July 7, in Kavanaghs Vartry House at 6.30 p.m. This year again a donation will be made to Roundwood senior citizens and Roundwood National School.

Music on the beer garden with special guests+ from 9.30 till late (The Roamin Cadillacs). Adults €15 kids €5.00. A wholesome barbecue with a difference. So for great music and craic come along your support will be much appreciated. For further info 086 8569812/086 2572673.

BINGO

Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, July 8, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, July 27, in Byrne and Woods at 1.30 p.m.

BLESSING OF GRAVES

The annual Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday will take place on Sunday, July 22. Please note that 11.30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery not in the church on this morning. This Mass will be offered for all interred in the cemetery and will include a blessing of the graves.

ROUNDWOOD FESTIVAL

Plans are well under way for the return of the much loved Roundwood Festival 2018 running from Thursday, August 2, to Sunday, August 5. So keep these dates free and keep and eye on this space for more details of what’s on and where.

ACTIVE RETIRED HOLIDAY

The Roundwood Active Retirement holiday will take place from the Monday, September 24, till the Friday, September 28, to the Tara Hotel in Waterford. Anyone interested should pay their deposit to Betty or Molly before July 1.

AFTERNOON WITH MARY DAVIES

Mary Davies is a renowned author, gardener, historian, books editor and a former resident of Oldbridge. She has written extensively over the years about the wonders of Wicklow of times past and present.

As part of the Baltynanima Pure Mile, we are delighted to include this event where Mary will read a selection of her writings about Wicklow and there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask her questions. The talk will start at 3.30 p.m. in Roundwood Parish Hall on Saturday, July 21, and will finish by 5 p.m. This is a free event. All welcome.

OUR LADY’S ISLAND

There will be a pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island on Sunday, August 19, leaving Roundwood at 10 a.m. from the Parish Hall. Cost is €65 per person which includes the bus, scones and dinner. Money and names to Susan at 087 76273032 before August 1.

WHIST

Next Whist is on this Wednesday, July 4, in the Parish Centre, Roundwood.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 10 and 23. There was six match-three winners Yvonne and Seán, Aideen Nolan, Sharon Ireland, Tim Cronin, R, J R Scott and Leah Byrne. Next week’s jackpot will be €16,900

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market is open from midday till 5 p.m. every Sunday in the Parish Centre.

Come for your home baking, crafts, plants, vegetables and more. New members always welcome or 087 2506785.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Next Roundwood Parish Hall Dance Friday, July 20, with music by the Wicklow man.

JENNYS PRE-SCHOOL

Jenny’s Pre-School is now ac- cepting enrollments for September 2018/2019. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Jenny at 086 8766301 or email us onjennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail. com, or call into the Pre-School for an application form any morning.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next concert in our 2018 series will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, in Calary Church. Seán Carpio (drums), Mikkel Ploug (guitar) Simon Jermyn (guitar), Jeppe Skovbakke (bass), and Joachim Badenhorst (reeds) will play a concert of original music that will speak about the places of its origin, including Calary, in order to present a complex yet nuanced concert experience transforming musical elements of speech into music.

This an extremely exciting and innovative project and it will be wonderful to hear the performance which is the result of their work. Tickets are €18 and €15 for concessions and, to make a booking or for more information, please contact John 01 2818146 or derekneilson@eircom.net.

MEDJUGORJE

A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 10 for seven nights. Cost €669 which includes Flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje.

Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced Guide, who has spent many years in Medjugorje. Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell. For more information/booking contact Mary King at 087 2185067.

WALKING GROUP

The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group will now meet at the Knockraheen entrance (Newtown Road R765) to the Upper Vartry Reservoir at 7 p.m. every Wednesday for the summer months. There are now a range of walks to suit all levels of ability. So do come along to walk at your own pace for approximately one hour. All welcome.

ANGEL HEALING

Deep Relaxation, Peace, Angelic Guidance and Hands on Energy Healing is what you will experience on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall Roundwood at 7.30.

So make that decision to look after yourself, your well being and join us there. Looking forward to welcoming you. For more information contact Mary at 087 9819420.

CEILI DANCING LESSONS

Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.

MONEYSTOWN 45

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. for the summer months tea served.