COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
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I Have a Tribe
I Have a Tribe and Sun Collective will perform at Mermaid Arts Centre on Saturday, February 9.
I Have A Tribe is led by Patrick O’Laoghaire. Central to live performances is honesty, communication, vulnerability and strength. Most recently Patrick joined various artists of the P-E-O-P-L-E collective Berlin, and opened for Lisa Hannigan + Stargaze at the National Concert Hall. Previous performances include Reeperbahn and CMJ New York. Sun Collective are a collaborative ensemble of classical and jazz musicians. They released their debut album to critical acclaim in 2017 and subsequently supported Lisa Hannigan on a run of Irish shows. Most recently they performed at P-E-O-P-L-E Festival and toured Australia following their debut at Woodford Folk Festival.
For tickets go to mermaidartscentre.ie.
Juliet, Naked
There will be a Valentine’s Day screening of the film ‘Juliet, Naked’ at Mermaid Arts Centre on Thursday, February 14, at 8 p.m.
Tickets are €8 or €6.50 concession at mermaidsartscentre.i.
Duncan (Chris O’Dowd) is the no. 1 fan of 90s singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe, who mysteriously disappeared from public life at the height of his fame.
Annie (Rose Byrne) is Duncan’s long-suffering girlfriend for whom the legend of Tucker Crowe is mostly just a drag. Their little life together in a picturesque seaside village seems depressingly settled until, in a twist of internet fate, Annie connects with the actual Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke).
Working from Nick Hornby’s novel, director Jesse Peretz (Girls, GLOW) has made the kind of shaggy, low-key comedy whose modesty is half its charm.
Classical music club
The February meeting of Shankill Classical Music Club will take place on Wednesday, February 6. Classical music from CDs will be played at Shankill Old Folks Centre, Lower Road, Shankill.
The meeting starts at 7.45 p.m. There will be a 15 minute interval for tea and biscuits, with the meeting finishing at 10 p.m.
Admission for visitors is €2. Contact through shankillclassical.org or ring or text John on 087 2109175.
Free heart healthchecks
There will be a free blood pressure check and heart health information at Enniskerry Library on Friday, February 15, throughout the day.
This event is hosted by the Irish Heart Foundation.
Historical Society
On Wednesday, February 6, author and historian Fergus Mulligan will present his lecture ‘William Dargan - An Honourable Life’ based on his biography of Dargan, to Rathmichael Historical Society.
The event will take place at 8 p.m. in Rachmicheal National School. Admission is €4.
Aware supportgroup
Aware is hosting a mental health support and self-care group for anyone experiencing depression, bipolar disorder and mood-related conditions.
This is a free group and referrals are not required.
The group meets every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. at the Villa Pacis Centre on the Putland Road in Bray.
Basketball drop-in
The KWETB Sports Promotion Unit Basketball Drop-In has recommenced in Ballywaltrim Community Centre. These sessions take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday and are free of charge. They are open to boys and girls from fifth and sixth class up.
If a new member is joining, a parent/guardian is needed to sign a consent form.
Bray junior parkrun
The Bray Junior Parkrun continues to attract great numbers of young people every Sunday morning at 9.30 a.m. The weekly, timed 2k run takes place in the People’s Park on the Lower Dargle Road and welcomes children aged from four to 14.
It costs nothing to take part but first-time participants must register online first and bring along a printed copy of their barcode. For more information, visit www.parkrun.ie/bray-juniors
Order of Malta
The Order of Malta Ambulance Corps in Bray is recruiting volunteers.
An information day will take place on Saturday, February 9 at St John’s Hall, Hawthorn Road, at 1 p.m.
Alzheimer Café meet-up
The Alzheimer Café meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its new venue, Sunbeam House Services, Cedar Industrial Estate, Killarney Road.
This is a voluntary joint initiative by St Columcille’s Hospital and Community Health in South Dublin and Wicklow. It is free of charge. They welcome people with all types of dementia and their families or carers. For more information call 01 2125179.
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 10.45 a.m. in the Parish Centre, Queen of Peace Church, Putland Road, Bray.
Contact Izabela at 086 8223680 or visit www.grow.ie.
Mother and toddler group
A mother and toddler group meets weekly at Ballywaltrim Community Centre. The group meets each Wednesday from 9.15 a.m. until 10.15 a.m. For more information contact Ciara on 087 0961312. There is a fee of €2 and there will be tea and coffee available.
Bray CFR volunteers
Bray Cardiac First Responders would welcome any new volunteers or anyone interested in learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
They meet on the first Thursday of every month in Sunbeam House at the Taylor Centre Vevay Road. Call 086 2658455.
Fáilte Is teach
Community project Fáilte Isteach is looking for volunteers.
The project is run by County Wicklow Partnerships and involves volunteers speaking with migrants and refugees, using everyday English language to help improve their English language skills.
Volunteers would need to have two hours per week to spare. To get involved, call County Wicklow Partnership on 0402 20955.
Youngat heart dinners
Young at heart dinners take place each Friday at 12.30 p.m. at St Peter’s hall.
The event includes great food and a game of bingo.
Bray adult learning
Bray Adult Learning Centre is offering a number of parttime courses this month which may be of interest to anyone who would like to get back to education, brush up on basic skills or get ready to return to college.
Reading, Writing and Basic IT Skills allows students to work at their own pace as they build their confidence with basic skills; QQI Level 4 Preparation for College covers study skills, writing assignments and word processing; and QQI Level 3 English Language covers reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for improvers.
For more information on any of these courses, contact Bray Adult Learning Centre at 01 2761350 or abebray@kwetb. ie. Classes are available morning and evenings at the centre, which is located at 1 Brennan’s Parade in Bray.
Comedy festival
Tommy Tiernan will headline this year’s Bray Comedy Festival, which takes place from February 13 to 17 at various venues including the Harbour Bar, the Porterhouse, and the Esplanade Hotel
The five-day event kicks off on Wednesday, February 13, with the opening gala featuring Karl Spain; Bray Comedy Festival debutante - Kevin McGahern; John Colleary (Savage Eye); impressionist Al Foran and Après Match’s Barry Murphy.
Other comics to perform include Edinburgh Comedians’ Choice winner Paul Currie and sell-out success Tony Cantwell, as well as ‘Giz a Laugh’ creator Enya Martin.
Tickets are available at braycomedyfestival.ie.
Enniskerry history talk
On Thursday, February 14, author, journalist, and historian Ken Finlay, from the Old Dublin Society will be the guest speaker for the February meeting of the Enniskerry History Society, in the Powerscourt Arms.
The meeting will take place at 8.30 p.m. when Mr Finlay will present his lecture ‘Charles Cameron - Saving the City of Dublin’. Admission is €5 and all are welcome.