Bunclody Beat
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting to decide the future direction of the Bunclody ‘Save the Hotel’ campaign will take place in River’s Edge, Bunclody on Tuesdau, August 7, at 8 p.m. Planning permission has been granted for the change of use of the Millrace Hotel to a 59-room nursing home.
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 LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library this August.
Saturday, August 11, 2.30 p.m. – Film screening for Adults
Thursday, August 16, at 7 p.m. – ‘Another Link in the Chain’ Family history archival materials in Wexford County Archive. This talk by Gráinne Doran, Archivist with Wexford County Council, will explore some of the primary source materials in Wexford County Archive that are relevant to family history research.
Collections in local archive services tend to be overlooked for family history research purposes. Visuals will be provided from a diverse range of manuscript collections that reflect the cultural, commercial, maritime, political and social heritage of County Wexford. Booking essential.
Bunclody Knitting Club meets on Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome 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.
WHIST
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody, First deal at 8.45 p.m.
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.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw takes place on Friday, August 10, Envelopes are available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers’ Newsagents. We thank you for your continued support.
BUNCLODY SHOW
The 67th Bunclody Horticultural Show and annual Exhibition will take place in Bunclody Vocational College on Saturday, August 18.from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Entries close on Saturday, August 11Show schedules available from Redmond’s, Main Street.
BUNCLODY SWIMMING POOL
Bunclody Swimming Pool is open for the 2018 summer season. Admission fees: Pay as you go – Adult €5 per hour; Pay as you go – Child €3 per hour. Opening hours 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and adults only from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST RETIREMENT
We wish Margaret Nolan, local Chiropodist/Podiatrist very best wishes for her retirement on September 1. Margaret has been running her service at Ryland Road Bunclody for more than 30 years. Her surgery will be under the management of Deirdre Bowe from September 6 Deirdre can be contacted at 087 6424633.
ST CATHERINE’S TRAVELLER PROGRAMME
St Catherine’s CSC Traveller Programme have new groups starting in September 2018 including: Driver Theory; Crafts; Personal Development; Stress Relief and Wellness and Physical Health and Exercise.
Please contact Teresa Ryan at 086 0148484 for more information or if you would like to attend.
BLOOD BANK
The Mobile Blood Clinic will be in FCJ Secondary School, Bunclody on Thursday, August 16, from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please note the change of venue.