Bunclody Beat

24-HOUR WALKATHON

Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club are holding a 24-hour Walkathon and Dawn Walk in association with Hospice Home Care this weekend September Saturday the eighth and Sunday the ninth. The Dawn Walk will commence at on Sunday, September 9, at 6 a.m. at the GAA Pitch Walking Track and a bucket collection will take place. Your participation is most welcome and your support will be gratefully received.

Citizens Information’s Mobile Unit Wexford Citizens Information’s Mobile Unit will be in Bunclody Tuesday, September 4, See Facebook for details facebook.com/wexfordcitizensinformation/?reonf=settings or phone Wexford Citizens Information 0761 076 720.

SUPPORT DYSPRAXIA GROUP

The Wexford support Dyspraxia group meeting on Tuesday, September 25, at 8 p.m. in riverside park hotel all welcome.

A Bike day also for children with Dyspraxia, who can’t cycle will take place in Marshalstown National School on October 20 Booking essential. Please contact Veronica at 087 9745861.

VTOS BUNCLODY

Bunclody VTOS at the Adult Education Centre on Ryland Road are now offering free full-time adult education courses to anyone over 21 years of age and on social welfare for over six months. Get the qualifications and experience that employers want, meet new people and gain confidence – all in a relaxed learning environment.

Learn more about Computers, Digital Photography, Business Communications and lots more. For further information or to book your place call into the centre on Ryland road or phone 053 9377326.

RIVERDANCE TROUPE

Congratulations and well done to five young local dancers who were part of the spectacular Riverdance Troupe, who danced at the World Meeting of families for Pope Francis in Croke Park. They are Gearóid Maher, Luke Burke, Isobel Whitty, Sinéad Byrne and Clíona Byrne. Who are all students of the Derwin School of dance.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT VACANCY

Mount Leinster Community Employment has a vacancy for a Day Care Assistant in Bunclody Day Care for Maternity Leave Cover. Job Reference: CES 2082766. Closing Date has been extended to: Monday, September 17.

To be eligible you must be in receipt of a payment for one year from DEASP and be over 21 years. Check eligibility by contacting: DEAS.P Bridgepoint, Enniscorthy 053 9239300 or Bunclody parish office Open Monday to Thursday 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and Friday 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 053 9376190/053 9376088.

THE MONDAY CLUB

The Monday Club resumes at St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road on September 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The September Programme is as follows.

Monday, September 10: ‘Discussion on crime prevention’ with Sergeant Brendan Moore (Crime Prevention Officer).

Monday, September 17 – Visit to Coolaught Gardens and Garden Centre.

Monday, September 24 – Arts and crafts. Cards, Darts, bingo and lots more.

New Members Always Welcome Throughout the year we will have entertainment, information sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers, bingo/ card playing.

This Club would suit 60+ age group. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and Light Lunch. Come along-enjoy a social and informative gathering.

SPEECH AND DRAMA

Speech and Drama classes will resume on Monday, September 10, in Kilmyshall NS and Wednesday, September 12, in Our Lady of Lourdes NS Bunclody for both Primary and Secondary school students.

These classes are not only fun but are also a great way to improve confidence, creativity and communication skills which will benefit children all through their lives.

During the year students will perform their own show, prepare for festivals and Speech and Drama Exams (with the Irish Board of Speech and Drama) as well as play drama games, work on speech and vocal projection, poetry, improvisation, monologues, public speaking, mime and so much more, while above all making sure to have lots of fun. New members are very welcome. Please contact Elaine at 086 1691040 or Facebook @ElaineJordanSpeechAndDrama for information.

BUNCLODY MARKET

Bunclody Market is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody. Tea and coffee and cakes are served so come along in and take a relaxing break from shopping in town.

Get your fresh baking, organic vegetables, jams, chutneys, honey, plants, crafts, clothes and much more. Bunclody Market invite any bakers and crafters (certain rules apply) to contact Marie at 087 7788467 to find out how to join our market.

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, September 7, 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.

The parents’ association wishes to congratulate our 2018 leaving certificate students on their recent results. We wish you every success in the years ahead. Special thanks also to the teaching staff for their dedication and support throughout.

BUNCLODY LIBRARY

Coming up in Bunclody Library in September: – Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m. – HEAR/DARE talk for college with Séamus Whitney – Join us for this very informative talk on the HEAR and DARE schemes for college applications and further information. The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are resident in the Republic of Ireland. The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. Booking essential.

Monday, September 10, at 2 p.m. – CTEC Free Digital Skills Course running for five weeks – Learn about the internet, Internet Safety and Security, Email Social Media, Online Banking and Security. Booking essential at 053 9375466.

Thursday, September 13, at 7 p.m. – Little Things for your Positive Mental Health – When we go through tough times as a child, parent or in the family, little things can make a positive difference to how we feel. In this talk Leighann Ryan Culleton will bring you through the #littlethings campaign and tell of some real life stories. Booking essential.

Saturday, September 15 – summer Reading Adventure Celebration – Join us for our celebratory party, celebrating children’s wonderful reading achievements. Super Magician Magic Carl will provide a sensational magic show, at 10.30 a.m. for five to eight years and at 11.45 a.m. for eight to 12 years. Booking is essential for this event as places are limited. Regular Adult Events

Drop of Ink Writing circle Saturday, September 8, at 11 a.m. Bunclody Knitting Club Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome Free Event.

Adult Reading Circle

Friday, September 14, at 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. Add your name now for September. Regular Children’s Events

The summer Reading Adventure will finish on Saturday, September 1. Make sure to come in and collect your prizes and let us know what you have read to receive your Certificate of Achievement. 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

Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were: First lady Bernie Walsh, second lady Eileen Furlong, third lady Una Kehoe; first gent Seán Murphy, second gent Denny Hanlon, third gent George Gilbert. Other winners: Betty Rothwell, Seán Murphy and Angela Hickey.

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.

ARTBANK

Events in ArtBank, Bunclody for September. Continuing till September 8 – exhibition ‘PHOTOVAMP’, by Dick Donaghue.

September 4 to September 15 – solo exhibition ‘A Selection of Paintings and Drawings’, by Clody Norton with Meet the Artist on Saturday, September 8, from 3 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

ArtBank Workshops – Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Advanced Painting Workshop, €10, with Peter Cunningham

Wednesdays, 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meditate and Create, €10, with Antoinette Byrne

Wednesdays, 7: 30 to 9: 30, Painting Workshop, €15, with Lara Kamateras Thursdays, 7: 30 to 9: 30, Creative Collaborative Workshop, €5, with John Renwick

Saturdays, 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dre.ss4Mess, €5, Children’s Workshop with Jonathan King

ArtBank gallery, open every Tuesday to Saturday, 14:00-17:30.