Roundwood
HERITAGE WEEK 2020
The Heritage Council is putting a callout for project ideas for National Heritage Week 2020. National Heritage Week, will run from Saturday, 15th Sunday, August 23. This year, instead of events, the Heritage Council are looking for projects from individuals and groups all around the country that explore the theme of ‘Learning from our Heritage’. To help you to choose a topic, three sub-themes are suggested Heritage on your doorstep, relearning skills from our heritage and the heritage of education. For further information check out heritageweek.ie/news/inspiration-for-your-national-heritage-week-project
GOLF SOCIETY
Our president’s day golf outing to Woodenbridge GC, has changed from Sunday, July 5, to Sunday, July 12, tee times remain the same 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your captain Willie Kenna.
LOCAL LINK BUS
Important notice to all local link passengers using the LL183 Glendalough to Wicklow service we are running a bigger bus due to demand. Social distancing remains in place on public transport. If passengers can look out for the J J Kavanagh bus rather than the usual bus.
JM SYNGE
Local theatre maker Cliona O’Connell, and Aughrim based actress Andrea Kelly would love to talk to people in the area who have local knowledge or stories about the playwright JM Synge, the Synge family and their connection to the Roundwood area. If you have any stories we would love to hear from you. You can email projectsynge@gmail.com, or give us a call or text at 087 4673858 and we will get back to you. Any information you have, no matter how small, is very welcome. We are currently working on the development of a new theatre project sited in the county, re-imagining Synge’s life, work and connection to Wicklow. This project is funded under the Wicklow Artist Award Scheme 2020.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
We are starting work on the 2020 Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society Journal, and we are putting the call out for articles, short topical items that are of interest to the whole community. Ideally about 1000 words long, Deadline for submission to us at roundwoodhistorical@gmail.com by Friday, July 10.
ROUNDWOOD PHARMACY
Just a reminder on the options for ordering your prescription medicines (preferably 48 hours in advance) 1: WhatsApp: Text-only service to 087 3605997. 2: At the pharmacy (our health screen is still in place) 3: Phone 01 201 2946 (phone line can be very busy) 4: via our website. If you are in the at-risk and vulnerable group, we can offer you free delivery for your prescription medicines via our free Pharmacy Home Link service.
RESERVOIR DAM WALK
The walking trail on the top of the Upper Reservoir Dam is now reserved for vulnerable users and those aged 70+. All other folk are asked to please take the lower trail along the tree line which runs parallel. Thank you for your cooperation.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place on October 7 for seven days at a cost of €679 fully inclusive. €200 deposit secures booking. This trip will be accompanied by a Spiritual Director. The accommodation is close to the church.
For more information and booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny’s Pre-school Moneystown: is now enrolling for September 2020 and 2021 anyone interested contact the school at 086 1705238 or email Jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com.
HELPLINE
The Wicklow County Council Covid Community Response Forum has developed a free helpline for vulnerable members of the community from 8 a.m. 8 p.m. 7days per week. Call 1800 868 399 or email Covid.Support@ wicklowcoco.ie.
LOTTO
The lotto has been suspended for the moment.
ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT
The Roundwood Cancer Support centre is closed to the public for the moment. If anyone needs to make any enquiries please telephone our confidential phone number 087 6062072.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger by email at mgtbolger@gmail.com.