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BLOOD BANK
The Mobile Blood Clinic will be in FCJ Secondary School, Bunclody on this Thursday, August 16, from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please note the change of venue.
BUNCLODY HORTICULTURAL SHOW
Celebrate all that is good in the garden at the annual Bunclody Horticultural Show on Saturday, August 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bunclody Vocational School Irish Street, Bunclody, Co Wexford.
Late entries will not be accepted on the day of the show, with no exceptions.
The show is packed with everything for garden enthusiasts from flowers to vegetables and home produce, all guaranteeing many feasts for the eye with stiff competition in all classes. There will be something for all the family including the very popular art exhibition from local artists, and a variety of crafts from knitting and sewing, and a special children’s section, regarded as especially important because it encourages young people to take an interest and get involved in gardening, cooking, and especially growing.
The society is grateful to the local businesses that support the show and the strong community spirit that has made the show a success for the past 67 years.
So don’t miss all the fun of this year’s show with exhibitions and tea or coffee for a fun filled day.
BUNCLODY MARKET
Bunclody Market is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tea and coffee served. 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.
On Friday, August 17, from 10.30 a.m. and 2.15 p.m. – Build your own arcade game. Suitable for seven to 10 years. This workshop introduces primary school kids to the world of electronics using the medium of game consoles. Participants will be given a kit consisting of a touch screen display, a small computer board and various other electronic components along with a detailed set of instructions. With the help of a number of assistants, they will build a handheld electronic gaming system. Having tested and played with the system participants will then personalise their game console by modifying some of the game characters. No programming experience is required. Booking essential.
Saturday, August 18, at 2.30 p.m. – Storytime with Star craft with Esther – Suitable for five to eight years Join us for some stories and star craft. Booking essential.
Thursday, August 23, at 7 p.m. – Floral Arranging with Una Butler – We are delighted to welcome florist Úna Butler back to Bunclody Library for a summer floral arranging demonstration. There will be an opportunity on the night for all present to enter a free draw to take home one of Una’s creations. Booking essential.
Thursday, August 30, at 7 p.m. – 50th Pilgrimage to Lourdes: DVD Screening and Information with Eamon Doran – Join us in Bunclody Library for the screening of highlights of the 50th Pilgrimage to Lourdes. The recently published book ‘Ferns-Lourdes: A celebration of 50 Pilgrimages’ will also be discussed by Eamon Doran, who is the official photographer for the pilgrimage since 2000. Regular Children’s Events 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.
CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST RETIREMENT
Margaret Nolan, local Chiropodist/ Podiatrist retires on September 1 having provided a chiropodist/podiatrist 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.
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 24, 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.
WHIST
Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were: Top Score Una Cowman; first lady Georgina Power, second lady Eileen Foley, third lady Ann Cowman; first gent Colin Levingstone, second gent Marie Cush, third gent Bernie Walsh. Other winners Eamon Hayes, Mary Lee and Michael Murphy.
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody, First deal at 8.45 p.m. Sharp, new members always welcome.