Duncannon

NOTES DEADLINE

Deadline for inclusion in the Notes is 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings or Thursday evenings if Monday is a Bank Holiday.

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ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Next monthly meeting: Monday, October 2, 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.

Social Evenings are held in the St Louis Day Care Centre at 7.30 every second Tuesday.

Kennedy Homestead Dunganstown Tea Party o 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.

Sláinte – The Show: Wednesday, September 13 – €15 for show and coach. Waterford is not only the oldest City but the Quayside has witnessed, first-hand, some of the defining events which have defined Irish History – The Reg, Waterford, with local Historian; Dermot Power and Musical Director; Colin Harries have developed a unique musical, historical and entertaining journey through many of these events. The Coach will pick up in Ramsgrange 5.30 p.m. To book, Please call Kelly at 087 6372084. Payment must be paid in full at the meeting on September 4.

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.

Carpet Bowls: Every Thursday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Campile Village Hall – Members free, Non-Members €2 – all welcome, new members needed.

Ten Pin Bowling: Every Tuesday morning, in Leisure Max, Drinagh, Wexford, 11.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. €7. Lunch available €7.

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.

OUR LADY’S ISLAND

There will be a mini-bus going to Our Lady’s Island for the Closing Ceremony on Friday evening, September 8. The fare will be €10. The following are the pick-up points: Campile, The Hollow Bar, Ramsgrange, Elm Tree Cross, and Wellingtonbridge. Contact Nicholas Bowe at 051 388 437 or 087 9418661.

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. All are welcome at St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford – (051) 389 509 – Date for next for meeting is Wednesday, September 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

CE SCHEME

We at South West Wexford FRC are supporting people to re-enter the workforce, gain practical work experience locally and work towards recognized qualifications through the opportunity of free Training at QQI Level three up to Level six and onwards.

We are presently recruiting for Front Desk Receptionists/ Administrators under the above programme.

The criteria for participating on the CE Scheme programme is: over 21 years old and in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for 12 months or more.

For further information please contact Tilly Carroll, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389 418 for Application Form. You are also required to be registered with DSP.

300 CLUB DRAW

Duncannon NS Parents’ association – August Draw winners as follows. First Prize €500: Nicky Colfer. Sellers Prize €50: Martin Colfer. Second prize €100: The Lyons Family. Third Prize €50: Michelle Ely. Fourth prize €50: Richard Butler. Fifth prize €50: Jack Nolan

LADIES SOCCER

Seaview United Ladies and Schoolgirls Soccer Club will be holding their annual registration evening in Mersheen Clubhouse on Thursday, September 7, from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All players are required to register for the upcoming season. We would be delighted to welcome all players new and old to come along and play.