Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ if you have an item for this Column, the deadline for which is 12 noon on Friday. Thanks for your co-operation as always.
FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING
The February Monthly Meeting of Broomfield & District Residents Association takes place on Thursday 7th February at 8.00 pm. If you have an issue you would like addressed, please contact any Committee Member.
COMMUNITY ALERT
BE WINTER-READY, You , Your Community and the Winter, a pamphlet from the Department of Rural and Community Development, contains some very useful information and is a must have for all Community households. It contains a section, Emergency Contacts, that can be filled in and kept at hand to be used if an emergency arises. A section Remember advises: Know your Eircode, Know your GP’s contact details, Know your neighbours contact details, Get the Flu Vaccine, Keep your phone charged, Keep warm, eat well and avoid unnecessary travel, Know how to turn off your utility services (electricity, gas, water) in your home. The Broomfield and District Community Alert, Text Alert mobile number is 086 2193103. If you’re not on the Text Alert Register and would like to be included, please contact the number above. Don’t be afraid to make that call!
PARENT/GUARDIAN AND TODDLER PLAY-GROUP
The Parent and Toddler PlayGroup meet every Friday morning in Teach Raithneach. Contact Isobel on 087 4170561 for further information or to get involved. All welcome!
WALKING GROUP
Broomfield and District Walking Group has resumed walking on Sundays from 12 - 1 pm. For further information please contact Josie on 086/4458108
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Irish Dancing Classes with The Farrelly School of Irish Dancing in Teach Raithneach every Tuesday from 6 to 7.30 pm. Contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157 for further information. New members welcome at any time.
SET DANCING NEWS
The Termonfeckin Set Dancing Weekend held recently was just about as good as it gets, and great credit is due to all involved in its organisation and execution. Set Dancing has grown over the years, becoming a hugely popular activity across the country. For Set Dancing information locally, please contact Gerard (Teach Raithneach) on 087 2729154, or by e-mail, starinaghgerard 1@ gmail.com, or Jim (Sandpit) on 087 9161903. New Members welcome to join at any time.
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exist with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact the Gerard on 087 2729154 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY CHRISTMAS DRAW RESULTS
Draw Date: 30/01/2019 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 42, 36 and 27.
No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €5,000.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Alan Fedigan, Collon. Richard Drew, Grangegeeth. Cepta Carry, Tullyallen. P. O’Brien, Tullyesker. Mark & Dolores Traynor Starinagh.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Breege Drew, Eileen Traynor & Teach Box..
Next Draw Date: 06/02/2019