GOREY & DISTRICT NEWS ROUND-UP
Gorey Active Retired
Why not join Gorey Active Retirement Association where there are daily activities, mystery trips, trips to events like horse and dog racing, theatre, cinema, spring and autumn breaks, tea dances, Christmas dinner, dancing and much more.
If you are considering joining, drop into Loch Garman Arms on Friday’s from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m. where you will be most welcome and can find out more information about activities.
Please note that there will be no activities in the Christchurch hall during August as necessary maintenance is carried out. Hall will be closed until September 3.
However you can look forward to the Mystery Trip in August.
The Autumn Break will be in Clonakilty between September, 17, until September 21. Costs are €335 for single, twin/sharing €295. Three trips out. Music and dancing every night. Includes transport with lunch on way down. Book on Fridays in Loch Garman Arms between 11 a.m., until 1 p.m.
Dog racing in Shelbourne Park on October 18, includes three course meal, race card and transport. Cost is €45 per person.
Reminder: Please pay annual membership as soon as possible to make sure you are insured when participating in any activity, break, trip or holiday. Usual weekly activities of bowls, darts, walk, go for life, and art are on.
Exhibition
Gorey Art Circle’s Summer Exhibition 2018 will take place until Saturday, August 18, at Market House.
It will be open daily from 11 a.m., until 5 p.m. and Sunday’s from 2 p.m., until 5 p.m. All welcome.
Open Day
Wreckless Indoor Skatepark Open Day will take place on Saturday, August 18, at 11 a.m., until 8 p.m.
The open day is for all ages groups and all are welcome on the day.
Entrance to the skatepark on the day will be free of charge. There will be skateboarding, scootering, BMXing, RC cars, art and music.
Wreckless intends to start some after school clubs this coming September and this is a great opportunity for parents to see what they have to offer. Food will be served by Barbecue Cowboys.
NWHS
The North Wexford Historical Society Summer tour will take place on Saturday, August 18.
The bus will leave Gorey at 8.30 a.m., for Enniscorthy Cathedral, walking tour of Enniscorthy, Vinegar Hill, the Athenaeum and The Castle.
Cost is €30. Membership required for insurance purposes. Contact Pauline Shortall on 086 8406821 for more information.
Heritage week
A talk on Wildlife Crime in Ireland with Enda Mullen will take place on Tuesday, August 21, at 7 p.m., in Gorey Library.
The talk aims to open eyes to the crimes against wildlife which are happening all around us. It will discuss the protections offered for wildlife, the types of crimes occurring and what to look for to report it.
All welcome. Booking essential, call 053 94 21481.
Painting talk
A ‘Painting with Light: some 20th Century Stained Glass’ talk will take place on Thursday, August 23, at 7 p.m., in Gorey Library, with Reiltin Murphy.
This talk will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in stained glass, visual art, painting, crafts and Christian iconography. All welcome.
Booking essential, call 053 94 21481.
Volunteers
The East Coast Samaritans will host a talk about becoming a volunteer in Gorey Library on Thursday, August 30, from 7 p.m.
Find out all you need to know at the information evening.
For further information, call Gorey Library on 053 94 21481.
Golf
The 2018 Golf Classic will take place in Ballymoney Golf Club on Friday, August 31, in aid of St Columba’s Old Folks Club. A team of four is €100.
For tee off times contact 087 922 8817.
Concert
St Columba’s Old Folks Club present Tommy Carroll in The Loch Garman Arms on Friday, August 31, at 8 p.m. There will be finger food, door prizes and a raffle. Tickets are €5. All proceeds in aid of St Columba’s Old Folks Club.
Chess Club
Gorey Chess Club meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Loch Garman Arms. The club caters for both casual and competitive players. Players of all standards including beginners are very welcome. Please ask for Seamus on arrival.
Down to Earth
Down to Earth Gorey is taking a little break. The monthly meeting in the Cosy Cottage Cafe and Hidden Garden will resume in September.
Rangers
Gorey Rangers pre-season training is taking place in Castletown every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. All new members are welcome. For more information, call Ben Casserly on 085 154 7017 or Tony McCarthy on 087 8308777.
Tidy Towns
Gorey Tidy Towns volunteers are out on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10.15 a.m. working on various projects around town.
They would greatly appreciate additional help.
Those interested should meet at the Gorey Tidy Towns shed at Gorey Civic Square.Follow Gorey Tidy Towns on Facebook for information on the group’s work.
WilderWander
Gorey-based Wilder Wander App is aimed at getting people outdoors while raising awareness of nature and biodiversity through fun games and tours.
The free outdoor nature games are now available to download for Courtown Woods, Le Cheile Park in Askamore and Tara Hill,
Log onto http://wilderwander.com for more details.
The Courtown Woods game starts beside the entrance to the Leisure Centre/Playground in the big carpark. The Tara Hill games starts in the Coillte car park near the church at Tara Hill.
Play
Gorey Little Theatre present ‘Once a Catholic’ for the month of August. The play will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 8.30 p.m. Tickets are €13, and are available on the night.
Sesiúin
Sesiúin has begun for the summer and will take place on every Monday night, at 8 p.m., throughout July and August, in Loch Garman Arms. A great nights entertainment is promised with lively music and song.
The later half of the evening will see audience members join in on the performances, whether that be singing, playing an instrument, reciting a poem or a dance. All are welcome. Entry fee is €5 per adult and children are free.
Resource
A carers support group will run the last Wednesday of every month in the Gorey Family Resource Centre, on Charlotte Row, at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome to take part.
These support groups are for carers of people who may suffer from dementia, mental health issues, physical disabilities or who may fall under the autism spectrum also.
Summer Stars
Join the Summer Stars reading adventure at Gorey Library.
It is to help keep children reading during the summer months. For more details on the Summer Stars Reading Adventure or to sign up, call to Gorey Library or call on 053 94 21481.
SVP
St Joseph’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul, Gorey wish to advise a change in contact details. The new telephone number is 053 94 83720.
All requests for assistance should be submitted in writing to St Joseph’s Conference, St Michael’s Rd, Gorey, stating name, address and contact details.
The organisation wish to thank the people of Gorey for their continued financial support and donations to our clothes and furniture shops.
RNLI
Courtown RNLI want people to show their support for their Lifeboats at the new and improved RNLI Shop.
They have tasty treats, fun games, playful toys, and nautical niceties for the home,
You’ll find great gifts for your entire crew, whatever the occasion.
Visit the shop on the North Pier in Courtown. It is opened seven days a week. Monday to Wednesday from 12.30 p.m., until 4.30 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m., until 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m., until 5 p.m.
Toddlertime
Toddler Storytime will take place in Gorey Library Tuesday mornings at 11 a.m.
Plenty of fun is guaranteed and everyone is welcome.
Parents/carers should supervise their toddlers at all times in the Library.
Digital skills
Gorey Library are delighted to facilitate a range of FREE digital skills training including basic computing, tablet and smartphone classes. Please ask their library staff for details of the course providers.
Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill Foundation have opened a shop in Gorey located at number 1, Main Street, which was formerly Toymaster.
The Jack and Jill Foundation shop is open from Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m., until 5.30 p.m., excluding the bank holidays.
They have a large range of items for sale such as furniture, bric-a-brac, toys and are currently accepting donations of clothing, furniture and bric a brac.
People are more than welcome to call in store for more details about the Jack and Jill Foundation.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Jack and Jill Foundation charity shop in Gorey, call into the shop for a form where volunteers will be happy to help.