Ballycanew
CHRISTMAS FAIR AND BAZZAR
Ballycanew National School parents’ association will hold their annual Christmas Fair and Bazzar on Sunday, December 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monster Raffle. Fabulous craft stalls. Lots of fun activities. The Ballycanew Parents Assocaition would love you to come and join them in an evening of festive fun for all the family.
REMEMBRANCE TREE
Remember a loved one who is not by your side this Christmas. Ballycanew National School will be lighting up their school this year with a large outdoor Christmas Tree. You can buy a bulb for our tree and write a personal message which will then be hung on the tree remembering a loved one who is not by our side this Christmas. Bulbs are €5 and can be got from the school office, Tina’s Hair Salon, Brooks, Day Break. All proceeds to Ballycanew NS Fundraising Appeal.
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS CONCERT.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Deirdre Masterson and friends presents the ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ on Friday, December 20, in St Michael’s Church, Gorey. Special guests performances on the night from the Irish College of Music Theatre and Ballycanew NS Choir.
Mulled wine reception from 6.30 p.m. with concert starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets €20, concessions available. Tickets available from school office, Gorey parish office, The Wine Buff and online with Eventbrite. All proceeds will go to Ballycanew NS Fundraising Appeal.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the Saturday, November 16, winner of the split-the-pot, Charlie Martin and the prize money was €209. Congratulations. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.
ST PATRICK’S GAA LOTTO
The winner of last week’s jackpot was Liam Kielthy; winning numbers were 9, 10, 11 and 25. Two matched three numbers to each receive €75: Des Furlong; Charlie and Nora.
WHIST DRIVE RESULTS
Results of whist drive held in hall on Friday night, November 8, Gents; first Noel Carter; second – Beta Gahan; third V Tomkins; Gents Half Time Florence Kavanagh: Ladies first Mary O’Brien; Ladies – second Bob Hayes; third Joan Finnegan; Ladies Half Time: Aidan Gahan. Whist drive every Friday night in the hall.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Volunteers are urgently needed for Ballycanew CFR – full training is given. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, email ballycanewcfr@gmail.com, or contact us on our Ballycanew Community First Responders Facebook page.
New Committee members: Olive Furney (co-ordinator) 087 9557163; Leona Kehoe (treasurer) 087 2757110; Eamonn McKenna
(secretary) 086 2355634; Brigid O’Brien 087 6183725; Patrick Higgins 085 1409935; Peader Roche 086 1594936; Karen Crehan 087 9052238.
BALLYCANEW RESOURCE CENTRE
Ballycanew Resource Centre will host the following. Teen club is on this week open for teens in the area from secondary school 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open mornings for tea and coffee from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Community office open if anyone has printing or computer needs from nine.midnight.
Social media for small business classes start Tuesday, November 19, 10 a.m to midday – cost of €20 starting with Facebook Community cinema will return on Friday the 29th 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Computer classes run in conjunction with rural links will start in the next few weeks anyone interested contact Aislinn at 087 2127614. Classes are free of charge.
TEXT ALERT
Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station. For our vital system to work it is important that members of the public to report directly to the local garda station to ensure our system works effectively. It is imperative that anything you feel is worth reporting goes directly to 053 9430690 so that it can be sent out on our text alert system. Let’s continue to make our community a safer place.
GOREY BUS LINKS
Gorey bus links timetable, six days a week. Outbound Monday to Saturday Ballycanew Roundabout 9.23 a.m., Return Ballycanew Roundabout 1.48 p.m. and 5.48 p.m. Free Travel Pass accepted and Single Fare €5.
NOTES
Please note the change of deadline day. Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. and not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie.