Bunclody Beat
GAA CLUB HISTORY
Half-Way-House \ Bunclody GAA Club has started to collect photographs, memories, newspaper clippings and so on to compile a comprehensive history of the club. If you have any such information that you can share with the club please email hwhbungaahistory@gmail.com or Facebook at fb.com/hwhbungaahistory or contact club secretary James Doyle or chairman Gabriel Wade.
KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CLUB
Kids’ Christmas Club and Party for Primary School kids will be held in the Soccer Club, Bunclody on Thursday, December 14, at 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact Johanna for booking and further information at 086 1621546.
PLEASE – SHOP LOCAL
As you set about your Christmas shopping this December, please remember the number of people employed in local businesses in the Bunclody area who depend on your support to maintain those jobs. Please do support them and our local economy by shopping locally this Christmas.
CLOHAMON MEETING
Following the recent meeting in Clohamon regarding the proposed relocation of Clohamon Polling Station, a number of people have agreed to take up a petition to Keep Clohamon Polling Station in Clohamon School. If you wish to sign the petition, please contact Barty O’Connor, Clohamon.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Continuing till December 31 – ‘Small Creatures’ exhibition – a selection of sculptures created by the local community of Bunclody through a collabora- tion between the Arts Department of Wexford County Council and ArtBank, Bunclody, continues at the library for the month of November.
Continuing till December 31 – ‘ArtBank’ exhibition of a selection of paintings by various artists – well worth a look.
On Wednesday, December 13, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. the Polar Express Storytime for five- to eight-year-olds. Join Yvonne for a magical Christmas story time.
On Thursday, December 14, at 7 p.m. there is Christmas Floral Arranging with Una Butler. Join Una for this ever popular event. Booking essential.
On Saturday, December 16, from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. – Gymboree with Darina Gleeson for babies – five years. Join us again for this ever popular Gymboree for babies and children up to five years old. Places are limited so book your place early. Regular Adult Events
Junior Reading Circle ‘Book Cave’ is on Thursday, November 30, at 4 p.m. Adult Creative Writing
The adult creative writing group ‘Drop of Ink’ meets next on Thursday, December 21, at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome.
Regular Toddler Story Time – Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. 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. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
For a full listing of events see Bunclody Library’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/Bunclody.
Library/events where you can sign up for our monthly what’s on e-newsletter. Also see our website.
THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody on Mondays. Come and join us and brighten up your Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the year there will be information sharing, entertainment, arts and crafts, guest speakers and many more topics.
Entrance Fee is €4 which includes tea or coffee and Light Lunch. This Club will suit the 60+ age group. Transport not provided.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
Bunclody Vocational College’s final split-the-pot draw for 2017 is Friday, December 22, Envelopes available in O’Reilly’s SuperValu, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, Bunclody Credit Union and Bunclody Vocational College.
ARTBANK
Monday, December 11, from 19.30 to 22: 00, Life Drawing no. Four, €15, with Fiona Byrne
Tuesday, December 12, sees the, Opening of solo exhibition Horse of the Year by Peter Cunningham.
Wednesday, December 13, from 19.30 to 21: 30 a Textured Art Workshop, €15, with Lara Kamateras Thursday, December 14, from 19.30 to 21: 30, there is a Creative Collaborative Workshop, €15, with John Renwick
For further information email Curator@artbank.bunclody.eu or ring 089 2492664. ArtBank is open Tuesday to Saturday two to 5.30 p.m.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Bunclody Parent and Toddler Group meets on Wednesdays From 10 a.m. to midday in the Millrace Hotel, Admission €3. This is a great place to meet other parents in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Please note change of venue.
WHIST
Whist is on Monday evenings in Bunclody Day Care Centre, Ryland Road. First deal 8.45 p.m.
BINGO
River’s Edge, Bunclody hosts bingo every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. 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 MARKET
Bunclody Market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall in Irish Street. This is a wonderful welcoming place to meet friends, get a warming cuppa by the fire and to pick up local produce, baking, books, crafts etc. Some stalls are also at Market Square each Saturday and add to the colour and activity of Bunclody town. Come along and see for yourself.
BUNCLODY NEWS
If you have anything you wish to have included on the Bunclody Page of the Guardian, please contact Barbara-Anne at 087 6736966 or bambunclody@gmail.com.