Askamore

SPLIT-THE-POT

Friday, January 25 winner of split-the-pot is Celia Nolan, Ballytarsna – winning €167. We thank everyone for supporting split-thepot. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and from Ashling Walsh after weekend Masses in Askamore Church. Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School.

BALLYELLIS NS ENROLMENT

Enrolment forms are now available for those wishing to enrol in September 2019. If you know of anyone wishing to have a child enrolled in Ballyellis please inform them that these forms are now available. Please contact the office at 053 9426159 or email the school at ballyellisns@eircom. net if you wish to have an enrolment form sent out or call into the school to collect form.

SENIOR ALERT SCHEME

Askamore Text Alert are delighted to have processed a substantial number of successful applications for personal alarms through the Senior Alert Scheme. These alarms enable people to live independently knowing Tunstall Emergency Response operators are available to connect with them 24 hours a day. These alarms afford great peace of mind not only to the users, but to their family and friends. The cost of the equipment plus monitoring fees are covered by Pobal for the first year. For more info. contact 087 7795922.

GARDENING GROUP

New members are very welcome to join the gardening group. This is a very rewarding hobby and it is very satisfying to enjoy the wonderful fruit and vegetables you have had a part in growing in Le Chéile Park. No knowledge of gardening needed. Ph. Jackie 086 2329865.

CAIRDE

The new cairdeapp system is now in use by Askamore Community Text/Event Alert group. You can still join and keep informed of what is happening in your area. New members welcome. Ph. 087 7795922 or speak to any community council member for more info.

FINCHES FITNESS

Pilates classes in Askamore at 8.45 a.m. every Wednesday followed by fitness classes at 10 a.m. and Fit for Anything group 11.15-12.15. Contact Declan at 086 8468165.

RURAL TRANSPORT.

The local link bus leaves Askamore Church car park at 9.30 a.m. every Tuesday morning and 9.45 on Saturday mornings. This is a vital link to Gorey for many people and we would encourage people to use the service as often as possible. Phone Willie – 087 2449167 – for more information.

GAA LOTTO

The latest lotto draw wasn’t won. The numbers drawn were 17, 20, 24 and 25. Patrick Kin- sella, Jim Ryan of Moss House, George Levingston and Mary O’Neill won the Lucky Dips. Martin Kenny won the Sellers’ Prize. The next draw is in Codd’s, Kilrush tonight Tuesday, February 5, and the jackpot is now €3,300. €2 tickets are available from players and members.