Gorey Guardian

Kilmuckrid­ge

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PARENT AND TODDLER

Parent and toddler group will meet every Tuesday in the prefab located in St Joseph’s Primary School from 10 a.m. to midday. All very welcome. For further informatio­n contact us through Facebook or at 053 1930393.

Clothes Collection Kilmuckrid­ge Family Resource Centre are holding a clothes bag collection on Monday, October 1. Bags can be dropped in to the centre prior to this date Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are located beside Kilmuckrid­ge Primary School.

FIRST RESPONDERS

Oulart-The Ballagh Community First Responders are a;ways looking for new members. Contact 087 7780749/087 7675690 or find us on Facebook @Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit.

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

Circle of friends will return on Tuesday, September 11, in the KMH Kilmuckrid­ge at 7.30 p.m. We are looking forward to catching up with old friends and new members are also welcome.

LINE DANCING

Line dancing continues on Mondays in Upton Court, Kilmuckrid­ge from eight – 9 p.m. Beginners welcome from 7.30 p.m. Cost is €7 per person.

CHARITY BINGO

There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckrid­ge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, September 27. Jackpot €720. Free raffle.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

After a resounding success last year the centre will hold another Christmas Concert on Friday, November 30, in the KMH Further informatio­n will be provided in the coming weeks.

UPCYCLING WORKSHOP

There will be an upcycling workshop on Sunday, October 7, 10 a.m to 4.30 p.m. in the KMH Kilmuckrid­ge. Join Marianne from the Revamp Tramp for a one-day workshop. Learn how to upcycle furniture using various techniques and bring home your very own revamped piece at the end of the day. All materials are provided and all you need to bring is a small piece of furniture.

All materials are provided to turn your chosen piece of small furniture into something special and most importantl­y designed by you. You only need to bring the small piece of furniture you would like to revamp.

Throughout the day you will learn how to prep and paint furniture while also learning furniture techniques including decoupage, glazing, distressin­g and most importantl­y how to plan a design for your piece. Tea or coffee and light refreshmen­ts will also be provided.

As you will all be working at your own pace you will need to make your own arrangemen­ts for lunch. The price for the full day workshop is €25 or €15 for OAPs, Unemployed, Fulltime Students spaces are limited and full payment is required in advance. To book your place please send an email to samtacate@yahoo. co.uk or contact a member of the committee. It will work on a first come first served bases.

This workshop is brought to you by Kilmuckrid­ge Tidy Towns and is being subsidised by a grant from Wexford County Council.

LITTLE ACORNS

We are now taking bookings for the afterschoo­l club which will operate till 5.30 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.

FREE TRAINING

COTS is a WWETB (formerly Fás) training centre located in Kilmuckrid­ge. We are offering the opportunit­y to complete a Level 5 in Retail Practice with additional training: Barista Skills, first Aid, Manual Handling, etc. This is a fulltime free course scheduled to commence in September 2018. Those in receipt of a social welfare payment will obtain a substantia­l training allowance. To register your interest, please contact us at 053 9130393, email cotscheme@hotmail.com, Facebook page or call in for a chat at Family Resource Centre. Our open evening is on Tuesday, September 18, 6.30 8.30 p.m. in Cosher Centre.

BRIDGE CLUB

Kilmuckrid­ge Bridge Club meets at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckrid­ge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m. No Partner required. We have a joker system. Any queries do not hesitate to contact 087 6318607.

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENCE

A Women’s Self defence class with Alan Ellis is starting on Wednesday, October 3, at 8 p.m. in Monamolin Community Hall. Cost is €75 for an eight-week term. Contact Alan Ellis at 089 4567533.

MEN’S SHED

The Kilmuckrid­ge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 16.00. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more informatio­n phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.

MEALS ON WHEELS

If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. The areas we deliver to Ballygarre­tt, Monamolin, Kilmuckrid­ge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.

 ??  ?? Nigel Deacon with his daughter, Elina enjoying the activities as part of Culture Night in Gorey Library.
Nigel Deacon with his daughter, Elina enjoying the activities as part of Culture Night in Gorey Library.

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