Bunclody Beat
ART EXHIBITION
Councillor Barbara-Anne Murphy, Vice Chairperson of Wexford County Council officially opened the Flower & Garden Art Exhibition at Newtownbarry House Gallery on July 2. This a group-show, featuring the work of more than 20 different artists for the month of July.
In her remarks Councilor Murphy said given the beautiful surroundings of Newtownbarry House, she could think of nowhere more appropriate to hold this particular exhibition. The exhibition features works from Grainne Cuffe, Maria Levinge, Nicola Lych Morin, Clody Norton, Holly Somerville, Josephine Grant, Bernadette Doolan, Moira Robertson and Hanneke von Ryswyk, Helen Gaynor, Bob Lynn, David Begley and many others.
It is a delight of gardens, flowers, leaves, grasses and fruits; watercolours, pencil, oils, acrylics, etchings and prints. If you are looking to for an oasis of calm this July, visit Newtownbarry House Gallery – and of course you can linger in the delightful tea shop.
The Gallery is open 12 noon to 6.00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and is well worth a visit.
DROP IN YOUTH CAFÉ
FDYS, 3 Market Square, Bunclody will be the home of a new Drop in Youth Café on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. If you are aged between 13 and 17 years drop in to our Youth Café every Thursday evening.
We will be doing indoor and outdoor activities, we have computers, wifi, music, games, arts & crafts etc.
Come along and join the fun!
BANK SERVICES EXTENDED
Bank of Ireland Bunclody has reassessed customer needs will now offer counter services every morning five days per week from July 19th 2017. Staff will move from behind the counter directly onto the floor each afternoon where they will provide advice and assistance to customers including in the use of self-service options. This change has already been very successful in a growing number of branches.
KIDS CLUB
Kids Club for primary school children will be held in Bunclody Soccer Club from Monday August 21 to Friday August 25 from 3pm to 5pm. Activities include Games, crafts, Bible stories, songs, quizzes, snacks and lots of fun. For more information and to book a place ring Johanna at 086-1621546 and it’s free.
ARDATTIN TRACTOR RUN
Ardattin Fundraisers are having a Tractor Run on Sunday July 16 in aid of Carlow Kilkenny Homecare team. Registration in Ardittan Hall at 12,00 noon and the Run starts at 1.00 p.m.
BVC SPLIT THE POT
Bunclody Vocational College Split the Pot draw continues to take place throughout the summer months. Our next draw is Friday July 28 followed by Friday August 25.
Envelopes available in O’Reillys Supervalu, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell and Bunclody Credit Union.
Your continued support is appreciated.
PIETA HOUSE FUNDRAISER
John and Bridget Murphy are currently selling raffle tickets for what has become their annual fundraiser in aid of Pieta House the Suicide Charity. Tickets are €5 or book of three for €10. The draw will take place at the Sheepdog Trials in John Murphy’s Field, Halfway House, Bunclody on Sunday August 13th. Your support will be very much appreciated.
BUNCLODY SWIMMING POOL
Thank you to everyone who supported Bunclody Swimming Pool Silver Circle draw for June. The winners were: 1st €500 Criona Atkinson 2nd €200 Liz Connell Jones 3rd €100 Ken and Ann Rothwell. The next draw will be held on July 27th July in Redmond’s loft. Contact Sandra Murphy, on 087-6444261 or Janet Murtagh on 086-0688758 for details. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Bunclody swimming pool is now open for the summer, details of opening times and swimming lessons are posted on the Facebook page “Bunclody Swimming Pool”.
WHIST
Winners at Bunclody Whist recently were: Top Score (4 way tie) Kitty Mahon, Michael Murphy, Mairéad Redmond & Eileen Furlong. 1st lady Deirdre Power; 2nd lady Molly Cush, 1/2 time lady Colin Levingstone; 1st gent Angela Hickey; 2nd gent Sean Murphy; Other winner Kathleen Kehoe and Bernie Walsh.
Whist is on Monday evenings in Bunclody Day Care Centre, Ryland Road. First deal 8.45 p.m. sharp. Please note change of venue.
ARTBANK
Coming up in ArtBank, Bunclody: Streams of Bunclody Festival Friday July 21st to Sunday July 23.
Monday July 10th - Street art workshop 10am to 1pm. Free
Wednesday July 12 - 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Bunclody Fashion club Create fashion course. Special Offer: buy both courses and get €20.00 reduction of the total cost. For more details contact Mico on 0877502423 or call into ArtBank
Wednesday July 12 - Textured painting workshop 7.30 pm to 9.30pm €10.00+ materials €5.00
Thursday July 12 Fashion Club Design course 10.00 am to 12.00 noon.
Thursday July 13 - workshop crew Collaborative creative 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm course fee €10.00 + materials €5.00
Saturday July 17 - Dress4Mess, Children’s workshop 12.00 noon to 1.30 pm €5.00
For further information on any of the above call 0894972774 or call into ArtBank Tuesday to Saturday 2.00 to 5.30pm
NEWTOWNBARRY HOUSE
Newtownbarry House, Gardens and Tea Rooms will open during the summer months and are always worth a visit. Entrance fee - Gardens €4 per person, Newtownbarry House €4 per person, children under 12 years free. And pay a visit to the Tea Rooms for a treat serving light lunches, homemade cakes, tea, coffee etc. Open to all see Facebook for further details.
BINGO
River’s Edge, Bunclody hosts Bingo every Wednesday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Each month a €200 donation from the proceeds is made to a local charity. So if you enjoy a good night out, make your way to River’s Edge on any or every Wednesday evening.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Bunclody Library is always a hive of activity and will continue to be so in the coming weeks Coming up in July:
Chess For Children continues at the library concluding on July 26. Due to popular interest the classes are fully subscribed presently.
Wednesday July 12 at 11am Dogs Trust Workshop with Heather and Ted
Thursday July 13 at 7pm Talk by Gloria Binions on her book ‘Old Blackstairs Families’. Gloria Binions is a genealogist and researcher. She has written several books and contributed to many more. Meet Gloria for her talk on her book . An event not be missed.
Saturday July 15 Genealogy Advice Clinic with Celestine Murphy.
Thursday July 20 at 7pm Sean Nós Dancing with Niamh Page. Niamh Page is a traditional Sean Nos Dance Artist.
She has been instructing dance in Wexford for fifteen years. Niamh has taught and preformed with the old & young in many cultural events. She is also a committee member of the Wexford Comhaltas Branch 2015/ 2016.
Saturday July 22 at 2.30pm Art and Craft for kids with Maeve Hunter. An event for 9-12 year old s.
Thursday July 27 at 4pm Bunclody Book Cave. Junior Reading Circle.
Saturday July 29 at 11am Gymboree for babies and toddlers up to 5 years old.
Regular Adult Events Bunclody Library are currently running computer classes for beginners in association with CTEC Wexford. If you wish to be considered for future classes, please contact Bunclody Library as soon as possible.
Adult Reading Circle The adult reading circle will take a break for July and August and return in September. New members are always welcome.
Adult Creative Writing The adult creative writing group ‘Drop of Ink’ will take a break for July and August and return in September. New members are always welcome.
Adult Poetry Group The Poetry Group will take a break for July and August and return in September. New members are always welcome.
Booking is essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
Regular Children’s Events
Junior Reading Circle ‘Bunclody Book Cave’ Junior Reading Circle continues on Thursday July 27 att 4pm.
Regular Toddler Story Time - Join us on Friday mornings at 11.00am.
Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Bunclody Library branch is a wonderful – and free – resource for families.
Check out what we are reading this week! Not to be missed.
Free event. All welcome.
For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/BunclodyLibrary/events where you can sign up for our monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see our website: http://www.wexford.ie/wex/Departments/Library/ WhatsOn/
Regular Children’s Events include Toddler Story Time - We have a new time for our Toddler Storytime. Join us on Friday mornings at 11.00am. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for Stories, Rhymes and Songs.
Children’s Chess - Classes continue on Friday afternoons in the library. Contact the library for further details. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
CITIZENS INFORMATION
The Mobile Citizens Information Unit is coming to Bunclody on July 25 and 26. More details closer to the date.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
A Pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place from September 20 2017 for 7 nights. The fare is €709 and is fully inclusive with flight departing from Dublin.
The Spiritual Director is Fr. Laurence O’Connor PP, Bunclody. For information and contact Ann Murphy 087 2254206.