Bunclody Beat
SWIMMING POOL DRAW
The fifth and final Bunclody Swimming Pool draw for 2018 will be held on this Friday, July 6, subscription € 10 per month contact Sandra at Sandra Murphy at 087 6444261. This is an important fundraiser for our local open air swimming pool and your support will be very much appreciated.
PARISH PATRONS
The annual patron will take place in Kilmyshall.
The annual Parish Patron will take place in Bunclody on Friday, July 27, blessing of graves in Old Cemetery at 7 p. m. Calvary Cemetery: Holy Mass in Calvary Cemetery at 8 p. m. If you can help with a clean- up of the Old Cemetery at Chapel Road, please contact Mary Canning.
BUNCLODY SWIMMING POOL
Bunclody Swimming Pool has opened for the 2018 summer season. Admission fees: summer Family Membership. € 120* ( two adults + max four children under-16. € 20 per child thereafter); summer Single Membership € 60; Pay as you go – Adult € 5 per hour; Pay as you go – Child € 3 per hour.
Swimming Lessons commence Monday, July 2 – please book in advance at the pool.
There will be no lessons during Water Safety Week July 30 to August 3 Lessons are € 25 per child per week payable each Monday for the full week.
PARISH PICNIC
The Bunclody Parish Picnic will take place on Sunday, July 8, at 2 p. m. at Bunclody Soccer Pitch. There will be activities for all ages including Bouncy Castle, Sports Competitions, Bonny Baby and Elegant Granny Competitions. Please contact the parish office for more details. 053 9376190.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
On Thursday, July 5, at 7 p. m. in Bunclody Library come along and meet Mervyn and Michelle Morrison, Veg Patch, who have taken growing vegetables for their kitchen table to an enterprise in growing vegetables for other people’s kitchen tables. Booking essential.
Saturday, July 7, at 2 p. m.: Come along and enjoy some musical entertainment for all the family with a trad session provided by Helena Dunbar and her fantastic students. Children will play and perform at this musical event. Not to be missed. Booking is essential.
Tuesday, July 10, it’s a summer Cupcakes Workshop for children – 12.30 p. m. to 2 p. m. – ages seven to 12 years. Join Marie Bohan for a fun children’s workshop on decorating summer cupcakes – Booking essential.
Thursday, July 12, at 7 p. m.: Home Energy saving and Information and ideas at 7 p. m. – Join Fiona O’Loughlin for an informative evening to help you find out more about reducing your home energy bills. Information will be given on low cost/no cost ideas for reducing energy consumption, types of heating systems and grants available for Home Energy Improvements.
Saturday, July 14, at 2.30 p. m.: Arts and crafts. Come along and enjoy lots of stories and arts and crafts with Esther in Bunclody Library. 4- 8 years. Booking is essential.
Dogs Trust Workshop Thursday, July 19, at 11 a. m.: Join Heather and her dog Ted, Dogs Trust, for a great morning of information and stories all about responsible dog ownership. Suitable for all the family. Booking essential.
Regular Adult Events in Bunclody Library are: Drop of Ink Writing circle. Saturday, July 14, at 11 a. m. Bunclody Knitting Club meets on Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a. m. All Welcome Free event.
Regular Children’s Events Summer Reading Adventure 2018
Our summer Reading Adventure will take place throughout the summer months. Launch will take place on Wednesday, July 4, at 10.30 with a special visit by wonderful children’s author Caroline Busher. Come along and meet Caroline, who will be available talk about reading and will be giving lots of advice on choosing books. Come in and register for the fantastic summer Reading Adventure. You’ ll receive gifts along the way as you read throughout the summer months. Free Event. Toddler Story Time Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a. m. Come along with your toddler or pre- schooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
Bunclody Library branch is a wonderful – and free – resource for families. Check out what we are reading this week. Not to be missed.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split- the- pot draw is Friday, July 13, Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s Super Valu and Steemers Newsagents. We thank you for your continued support.
HELP WANTED
Wanted for the Streams of Bunclody Festival July 20 to July 22 Stewards and Buskers. If you can help out please ring 089 4972664 or email to fun@bunclodyfestivals.ie.
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.
BALLAMON BULL FEST
Kilrush-Askamore GAA Club will hold the Ballamon Bull Fest barn dance and barbecue on Saturday, July 7, from 9 p. m. till late. Proceeds to Kilrush- Askamore GAA Clun and Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Music by various artists. Venue Harry and Amanda Murphy’s Farmyard, Ballamon. Buses available from Carnew, Bunclody and Ferns. Tickets € 10.
WHIST
Whist takes place on Monday nights in Bunclody Day Care Centre. First deal 8.45 p. m.
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.
WATER SAFETY WEEK
Water Safety Week at Bunclody Swimming Pool will run from July 30 to August 4 Due to increased numbers pre- registration is required, an online link to book will be posted on our Facebook page beginning of June and there will be forms available from the Pool Manager. Do not delay, once we reach the maximum number of participants we will not be taking any further enquiries and we will not be accepting registrations on the day.
Further details available on Bunclody Pool Facebook page. Acqua Aerobics subject to demand. Phone 087 4397098.
CODING FOR CHILDREN
Bunclody Library has two four- week coding courses for children aged 7+ here in Bunclody Library during July and August. All lessons are based on python and will include coding with turtle and coding and interfacing with electronic circuits.
Course 1: Wednesday, July 4, to Wednesday, July 25, from 1.45 p. m. to 2.45 p. m. Course 2: Wednesday, August 1, Wednesday, August 22, from 1.45 to 2.45 p. m.
Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it’s important for kids to understand – and be able to innovate with the technology around them. There’s a high demand for workers in the tech industry; mastering coding at a young age allows kids to excel in any field they choose. Places limited, booking essential at 053 9375466. Parents/ Guardians must be. in the Library for duration of the session.