Bunclody Beat
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
A Christmas Lights meeting will take place this evening, Tuesday, October 9, at 8 p.m. in Redmond’s, Main Street. New members welcome.
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.
WHIST
Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were: Top Mary Lee first lady Breda O’Connor second lady Missy Jackman half time lady (tie) Sadie Mordant and Theresa Byrne first gent Denny Hanlon second gent Thomas Walsh half time gent Michael Murphy. Other winners Mary Cush, Bernie Walsh, Betty Rothwell and Sadie Mordant.
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.
THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The October Programme includes Monday, October 15 – Questions and Answers Session on Money Matters.
given by Joseph Kinsella Chartered Accountant.
Monday, October 22 – Make your Credit Union work for you. With Eugene McDonough.
New members always welcome. Throughout the year we have entertainment, information sharing, 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.
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.
MOUNT LEINSTER COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Mount Leinster Community Employment Scheme has a vacancy for a Day Care Assistant Bunclody (Job Reference – CES 2088341). They also have a vacancy for a Caretaker – to be based at Bunclody Parish. (Job Reference – CES 2088340) The closing date for both positions is Monday, October 22, at 5 p.m.
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.
BUNCLODY DAY CARE
Bunclody Day Care Services Ltd will hold their annual church gate collection on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21. Thank you for your continued support.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library this October – Saturday, October 13, from 11.30 a.m, to 12.30 p.m. for eight- to 12-year-olds: Use, Re-Use. Re-use Month Library workshop 2018. In this Re-use month workshop artist Órla Bates shows how with a bit of imagination and creativity, rubbish can be reused to make amazing works of art. Discover how to re-use lots of discarded and found materials, straight out of the bin to create a unique collagraph print of a real or imagined character. Booking essential.
Thursday, October 20, at 7 p.m. Join us for another of our Musical Evenings with local artists with a range of wonderful international music from around the world. Booking is essential.
On Thursday, October 25, at 7 p.m. there will be a History Talk with Myles Kavanagh – ‘ The Blackstairs Mountain, Springmount and Surroundings’ a book by Myles Kavanagh published in May of this year is concerned with the life and times, customs and events of the people under the shadow of the Blackstairs Mountain Range. In this talk Myles will deal with some lesser known and interesting people and events of the 19th century of the area. The Bantry Commons Legal Battle for free grazing, the mysterious disappearance of the skull of Fr Mogue Kearns after his execution in Edenderry and its recovery 155 years afterwards, Cahir Rua and his Mountain Cave, Ballycrystal House and Lola Montez, Michael T Fenlon and Springmount House and a native who was prohibited from returning to Ireland after serving in the Australian Imperial Forces in France in World War One are among the topics that Myles will cover. Booking recommended.
Thursday, October 25, at 7 p.m. History Talk with Myles Kavanagh – ‘ The Blackstairs Mountain, Springmount and Surroundings’ a book by Myles Kavanagh published in May of this year is concerned with the life and times, customs and events of the people under the shadow of the Blackstairs Mountain Range. In this talk Myles will deal with some lesser known and interesting people and events of the 19th century of the area. The Bantry Commons Legal Battle for free grazing, the mysterious disappearance of the skull of Fr Mogue Kearns after his execution in Edenderry and its recovery 155 years afterwards, Cahir Rua and his Mountain Cave, Ballycrystal House and Lola Montez, Michael T Fenlon and Springmount House and a native who was prohibited from returning to Ireland after serving in the Australian Imperial Forces in France in World War One are among the topics that Myles will cover. Booking recommended.
Tuesday, October 30, 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. – Don Conroy Art Workshop for children. Suitable for eight – 12 years Join us for a Halloween themed storytelling and drawing event with the Incredible Don Conroy. Don will be using his book draw with Don two Monsters Galore for this workshop. He will be happy to sign copies for the children afterwards. Booking essential – Places Limited
Wednesday, October 31, 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. – Halloween Storytime – Suitable for five to eight years Before you go Trick or Treating, come to our Spooky Storytime and arts and crafts. Dress-up Optional. Booking essential 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.
ARTBANK
Events in ArtBank, Bunclody this September: 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., Dress4Mess, €5, Children’s Workshop with Jonathan King.
ArtBank gallery, open every Tuesday to Saturday, 14: 00-17: 30.
SUPPORT DYSPRAXIA GROUP
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.
BRIDGE
Recent winners at Bunclody Bridge Club were: one.Bernie Foley and Mary Mahon two.Christine Creedon and Liz O’Connell Jones three. Kay Morrissey and Ian Booth. Bunclody Bridge Club meets in Redmond’s, M.ain street on Wednesday evenings.