Ramsgrange

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.

ST LOUIS STITCHERS

St Louis Stitchers Group meets every Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC), Ramsgrange. New Members very welcome. For more information please contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418. The group has now finished up for their summer break and will resume in September.

WOMEN’S GROUP

Shelbourne Women’s Group meet every Monday at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC). New Members very welcome. For more information please contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418. The group has now finished up for their summer break and will resume in September.

BLOKES WITH CAMERAS

Blokes With Cameras have broken up for their summer break and will resume meetings on Wednesday, September 6, at 7 p.m. in Ramsgrange at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWWFRC) For more information please contact reception at 051 389418.

YOGA

Yoga classes are running every Monday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. Classes are €10 drop in or six class cards for €50. Contact Finola at 087 3641540 for more information.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Next monthly meeting is on Monday, September 4, in St Louis Day Care Centre starting at 2.15 p.m. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. 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.

LOCAL LINK WEXFORD

To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office at 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.

SLIMMING WORLD

Slimming World Classes continue in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne.

CAMPILE HALL

There is a weekly game of bingo being held in Campile Hall every Monday night at 8.30 p.m. in aid of the ongoing development of the hall, with prize money of €1,250 approx being paid out each night with a rolling in house lotto and Snowball also being played each night. We welcome each and everyone senior citizens, young and children alike to try it and enjoy a great night out and win some money into the bargain.

SUPERVISED STUDY

The parents supervised study group for secondary school students will recommence in Duncannon National School in September for the 2017-2018 school year from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening. To book or make enquiries please contact Anne at 086 3614543.

BLUEBELL CAFÉ

The Bluebell Café is open on the first Wednesday of every month, to older people, their families and carers who are coping with memory loss issues. We welcome you to come in, enjoy a cup of tea, chat and meet with others in similar situations.

We offer you an opportunity to obtain information and to speak with health care professionals in your area.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The horticultural society spent a beautiful afternoon in Tintern gardens last week. A guided tour by David was most informative.

The glasshouse is really worth seeing now, as the last sheet of glass was been put in while we were there. A lovely lunch was had by all in the cafe afterwards.

Now is a good time to join the Ramsgrange horticulture society. Call to the tunnel any Wednesday morning 10.30 a.m. to midday.

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.