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BUNCLODY HOME CARE CANCER
Bunclody Home Care Cancer annual walk will take place on Sunday, May 6, at 2 p.m. Meet at Market Square at 1.45 p.m. This is a leisurely walk which will take approximately one hour. Sponsorship cards are available from any committee member or come along on the day and give a donation. There will be refreshments afterwards.
FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS
A festival of choirs will take place in Gorey from Friday, May 11, to Sunday, May 13, All proceeds to Wexford Hospice Homecare. There will be 20 choirs taking part in four different venues over the three days. Look up Online Festival of Choirs Gorey and see if you are interested in coming along to any of the performances.
No ticket required for any event. Donations at the door in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMNENT VACANCIES
Mount Leinster Community Employment CLG has vacancies for.
Day Care Assistants Bunclody Job Reference – CES 2070010 and Bunclody Parish Caretaker Job Reference – CES 2070011. Closing Date for applications for both positions is Tuesday, May 8. Check your eligibility by contacting DEAS.P Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy 053 9239300 or Bunclody parish office (Open Monday and Tuesday 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Friday 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or telephone 053 9376190/053 9376088. Garda vetting will apply.
VTOS BUNCLODY
The staff and Students of VTOS Bunclody would like to invite you to their Multicultural open day, which will take place in the VTOS Adult Education Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody on Wednesday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year, the open day coincides with Europe Day, the annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe.
Understanding Inter-culturalism is one of the modules that the students undertake during their time at VTOS Bunclody, studying both cultural diversity in Ireland and cultures elsewhere in the world. This is achieved through artwork, which will be on view on the day and through reading and written projects. Students will be present in the kitchen where samples of food from other cultures will be on offer to visitors.
In addition to this, there will be a photo exhibition consisting of work produced by the Digital Photography students during the year as well as a short film created by those undertaking the Digital Media module.
Come and join us to celebrate Europe Day and discuss the courses on offer for the 2018/2019 year.
BUNCLODY BRIDGE CLUB
Bridge takes place in Redmond’s, Main Street on Wednesday evenings.
ALZHEIMER ANNUAL TEA DAY
The Alzheimer Society annual Tea Day will be held on Thursday, May 4, from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Bethany House Barrack Street Carlow.
Bring your friends and drop in for a cuppa and some nice treats or if your working have your coffee break with us we’d love to see you,
Let’s make this the best Tea Day party ever. Your continued support is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Support Group meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in Bethany House please ring Susan/Moira/ Caroline 059 9134736 for support and information.
BUNCLODY DAY CARE
Bunclody Day Care is open every Tuesday and Thursday new members welcome. Please contact the Day Care for information.
WHIST
Whist takes place on Monday nights in Bunclody Day Care Centre. First deal 9 p.m.
COMING UP IN BUNCLODY LIBRARY THIS MONTH
Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m. – Food choice and Planning Health Meals: This talk will deal with controlling child obesity with good planning and food choices with Betty O’Neill. Betty O’Neill is a nutritional therapist and is a member of Nutritional Therapy of Ireland. She will explore how diet impacts on energy levels, sleep patterns and digestive systems. – Booking essential.
Saturday, May 12 – a Booking only event – Genelogy Advice Clinic with Celestine Murphy-Have you hit a brick wall with your family history research, or just don’t know where to begin? Book in for a free 15-minute, one-on-one advice clinic with family history researcher, Celestine Murphy of Wexford Library Service. Information pack provided to each participant – Booking essential.
Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. Gorse farm, a market garden run by Jenny Watkins and Janet Power, both Organic enthusiasts with a passion for healthy natural foods. The vegetable garden operates within the Organic standards and will receive full Organic Certification in 2018. Join Jenny Watkins and Janet Power for an informative talk. – Booking essential
Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. New creative writing group with Cat Hogan. Best-selling Author Cat will facilitate this meeting of the Drop of Ink Creative writing group. Cat is from Wexford and her first award-nominated novel ‘ They all fall down’ was published in 2016. She has facilitated workshops and given talks at festivals.
The group will then meet on the first Saturday of each month. Booking essential.
Saturday, May 19 – Bricks4Kids – 2.30 p.m. – suitable for seven to 12 years. Bricks4Kidz workshops teach the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through mechanical Lego technic kits to boys and girls aged 7-12 years. The Bricks4Kidz approach to learning is imaginative, multi-sensory and fun, creating a dynamic learning experience for your kids. Workshops are one hour in duration. – Booking essential
Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. – Bunclody Library are delighted to welcome Artist and Author Don Conroy for a talk called ‘A Creative Journey’, which will be looking at life and nature in a creative way. Will include storytelling and drawing. – Booking essential
Friday, May 25, at 3.45 p.m. – Art and craft to celebrate Africa day with Maeve Hunter. Suitable for eight to 12 years. – Booking essential.
Toddler Story Time: Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Knitting Club takes place on Wednesdays at 10.30 a.m.
Booking is essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw is Friday, May 11. Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reillys SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. Thank you for your continued support.
A used clothes collection takes place in the school on Monday, May 14, Those, who donate five bags will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a €100 voucher for the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Blackstairs Mountain, Spring and Surroundings’ by Myles Kavanagh will be launched on Wednesday, May 9, at 8 p.m. in Killanne Hall by Bishop Denis Brennan.
A limited number of books have been printed and will be on sale at the event in Killanne. Any remaining books may be available locally or at local outlets afterwards.
BUNCLODY MARKET
Bunclody Market is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall, Bunclody. Tea and coffee served beside the comfort and warmth of our lovely stove. Get your fresh baking, organic vegetables, jams, chutneys, plants, crafts, clothes and lots more.
There is space for more crafters and bakers (certain rules apply) if you would like to join us please ring 087 7788467.
BUNCLODY TIDY TOWNS.
The AGM of Bunclody Tidy Towns will take place on this Thursday, May 3, at 8 p.m. in Redmond’s Loft.
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.