Bunclody Beat
BUNCLODY MARKET
Bunclody Market is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall, Bunclody and at Market Square. 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 BRIDGE CLUB
Recent winners at Bunclody Bridge Club the president’s Prize. (Ms Christine Creedon): one. Edit: hTschofen and Jim Shannon; two. Anita Nolan and Bernie Foley; three. Ethel Griffin and Ann Roche; four. Dolly Mahon and Ian Booth; five. Marguerite Murphy and Aideen Breen; six. Maureen Murphy and Mary Shannon; seven. Peggy Mahon and Olive Nash; eight. Kay Morrissey and Ann Steemers. Bridge will resume in Redmond’s Lounge, Bunclody on September 12.
SOCIAL DANCING
Bunclody Lions Club social dancing in Askamore Community Centre on Friday, May 18, from 10 p.m. Doors open at 9.30 p.m. Admission €8. Music by the Wicklow Man. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
TOURIST OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Bunclody Tourist Office will open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New volunteers are urgently needed for Sundays and to cover Holidays for existing staff. Please call in to our Tourist Office at Main Street, Bunclody or phone 087 1992892 to volunteer and give your contact details.
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.
Monday, May 21 – Arts and crafts, card games/bingo and lots of chat.
Monday, May 28 – Variety Show – performed by the talented FCJ students.
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
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw is this Friday, May 25, Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reillys SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. Thank you for your continued support.
WHIST
Winners at Bunclody Whist recently were: First lady Úna Kehoe; second lady Eamon Hayes; third lady Nellie Kelly; first gent Marie Cush; second gent Bernie Walsh; third gent Noel Carter.
Other winners Ann Cowman and Seán Murphy.
Whist takes place on Monday nights in Bunclody Day Care Centre. First deal 8.45 p.m.
SWIMMING POOL DRAW
Winners of Bunclody Swimming Pool Silver Circle Draw for April were: First Prize €500 Josie Murphy; second prize €200 Angela Kehoe; third Prize €100 Muireann Redmond. Winners of the May draw were: first Prize €500 Shirley Porter; second prize €200 Siobhán Delaney; third Prize €100 Pat Seale
Many thanks to everyone who supported the draw. Next draw will be held on Friday, June 8, subscription €10 per month contact Sandra at Sandra Murphy at 087 6444261.
KILMYSHALL 300 TO ONE CLUB
April winners in the Kilmyshall were first Elizabeth David, Rossard. Second Christina Murphy, Mayo. Third Nellie Furlong, Ballyphilip. Fourth Bridie Cowman. Fifth Liz Redmond, Ballyphilip Heights. Sixth Maria Tracey, Myshall. Seventh Denis O’Neill, Glaslacken. Eighth Ger Carroll, Enniscorthy. Ninth Sarah Murphy, Ballyphilip. Tenth Denis and Martina Kelly, Glaslacken. Thank you for your on-going support.
CHARITY BRIDGE
Academy Bridge Club are holding a charity night on Thursday, May 17, in the Seven Oaks Hotel at 7.30 p.m. Please support, a good nights Bridge is guaranteed.
BUNCLODY DAY CARE
Bunclody Daycare is open every Tuesday and Thursday new members welcome. Please contact the Day Care for information.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library this month.
Fostering First – Thursday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Have you always wanted to get more information about becoming a Foster Carer but never knew where to go? If so why not come along to our upcoming Fostering Information Event in the Bunclody Library on Thursday, May 17, from 11 a.m. and meet our Fostering Advisor and one of our experienced Foster Carers, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Admission is free and all welcome. 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-Author. Best-selling Author Cat Hogan 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 – Bricks four Kids – 2.30 p.m. – suitable for seven to 12 years. Bricks four Kidz® 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 Bricks four Kidz® 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.