Duncannon
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VILLAGE RENEWAL AGM
The AGM of Duncannon Village Renewal will take place in the Star of the Sea Centre, Duncannon, on Tuesday, August 22, at 8 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting is on Monday, September 4, in St Louis Day Care Centre starting at 2.15 p.m. New members welcome.
Age Equality Network – Co. Wexford Age Equality Network would like to invite you to join them on Tuesday, August 22, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Seated Lunch Follows at 1 p.m. We hope as many older peoples organisations as possible will attend, especially encouraging older people who find it hard to have their voice heard. The Women’s Group and Ramsgrange Active Retirement hope to have a coach going if enough people are interested. To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976 – kevinmolloygorey@ eircom.net.
Regional Gathering – South East Regional Gathering will be held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel, on Wednesday, August 23, at 1.30 p.m. – Tickets €25 (Door Prize and Raffle) Music by: Paddy Blanch. Please Contact the secretary to book – 087 6145704.
Kennedy Homestead Dunganstown Tea Party on September 8 – €15 – An afternoon of talks, cookery demonstrations, entertainment and light refreshments with Pastry Chef Paul Kelly, Chef Kevin Dundon, Mike Connor Culinary Arts and Food. Bus leaving Wellingtonbridge at 1 p.m.; Elm Tree Cross 1.10 p.m.; Balliniry Cross 1.15 p.m.; Ramsgrange car park at 1.30 p.m.; Campile 1.40 p.m.: To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.
Slainte – The Show Waterford: Wednesday, September 13. €15 for show and coach. Waterford is not only the oldest City but the Quayside has witnessed firsthand some of the defining events which have defined Irish History. The REG with local Historian Dermot Power and Musical Director Colin Harries has developed a unique musical, historical and entertaining Journey through many of these events. Coach will pick up in Ramsgrange 5.30 p.m. please call Kelly at 087 6372084 to book. Payment must be paid in full at the September 4 meeting.
Swimming – Every Monday and Thursday at the Brandon House Hotel from 10 a.m. to midday – €5 for Active Retirement members – Contact 051 421 703.
STUDY GROUP
A junior and Leaving Cert Study Group will begin in Duncannon National School on Monday, September 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – €20 per month.
SUPERVISED STUDY GROUP
The Parents Supervised Study Group will continue in Campile Hall starting in September for the next School year 2017-2018.
This group is for any student in third, fifth or sixth year that might be interested in joining. Study is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., costing €20 per month.
To book in or make enquires contact Nicholas at 087 9418661 or Campile Hall at 087 2183300.
PENNY BANK
Starting in September, volunteers are needed to collect and record Penny Bank subscriptions one Friday morning each month from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., at Duncannon National School. For more information please contact Rosemary at 086 0679715.
THANKS
Thanks to all who contributed to the church gate collection for Down Syndrome Wexford, recently. The sum of €316.15 was raised.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have vacancies in the following areas on our Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre: Childcare, Front Desk Receptionist, Cleaner to support the Sugradh Childcare Centre, Maintenance for St James GAA Club.
Please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418 for Application Form or pick one up at reception. Please ensure you are registered with DSP and if you have been signed off by Job Path (Turas Nua) you are now entitled to apply for a Community Employment Scheme. Any questions, just contact above person.
AID FOR CHERNOBYL
Chernobyl Aid Ireland is transporting aid to Belarus in early September. If you have an unwanted pair of crutches they would be very much appreciated in hospitals in Belarus. Please contact Mary Finn (087)6356085 to arrange collection.