Duncannon
NOTES DEADLINE
Deadline for inclusion in the Duncannon Notes is 5 p.m. on Thursday. duncannonnotes@ gmail.com.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting – Monday, November 6, 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
Social Evenings are held in the St Louis Day Care Centre at 7.30 every second Tuesday. Please contact Mary at 087 2073966.
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 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Campile Village Hall – Members free – Non-Members €2. All are welcome – new members needed.
TABLE QUIZ
There will be a Fundraising table quiz in Sláinte Bar, Ramsgrange, at 9 p.m. on Saturday next, November 4, in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre Mini-Bus fundraiser. Tables of four – Cost per person €10, prize of €100 for winning table. There will be Raffle Prizes on the night.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
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 the following: Front Desk Receptionist/Administrators and Community Café Assistant under the above programme.
The criteria for participating on the CE Scheme programme are 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.
GAA NOTES
St James GAA Coiste na nÓg will hold its annual general meeting on Friday, November 24, at 8 p.m. in the meeting room in Mersheen. The roles of chairperson, secretary and treasurer will all need to be filled on the night. Anyone interested in these roles please contact Larry Crosbie. Fresh ideas and new blood is needed to drive things forward for the coming years. Get involved and help support your club.
Under-16s – Everyone in St James GAA Club would like to congratulate our under-16 hurlers and footballers on their recent successes. While the footballers were defeated in the county final by a strong Ballyhogue side, the hurling team delivered the goods with an impressive win over Ballygarrett.
Attending the function to mark the 150th anniversaryof Cushinstown parish were Kathleen Franklin from Terrerath; Angela Power, Nash; Lillian O’Hanlon, Rochestown and Cecelia O’Neill, Terrerath.
For such a young team to get to two county finals in Division 2 in one season bodes well for the future. Well done to all the players and their management teams.
Talent Competition – Well done to all competitors who have taken part in the Talent Show being run in Sláinte over the past two Friday nights. The competition continues over the next couple of weeks.
DRAMA
New Ross drama Workshop will perform two one-act plays in Campile Hall on Wednesday, November 1, at 8 p.m. Plays are ‘Losers’ by Brian Friel and ‘Tinkers’ by JM Synge. Admission is €10.
TABLE QUIZ
St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a table quiz on Saturday, November 4, at 9 p.m. in Sláinte Bar, Ramsgrange Cost per person €10 for table of four. Prize of €100 for winning table plus raffle prizes on the night. All proceeds go towards the ongoing mini bus fundraiser. Level 5: Child Health and Well Being Starting Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for 10 weeks. Cost €285. Health Care Support Level five Palliative Care Support Starting Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for 10 weeks. Cost €285.
Applied Social Studies/Community Health Services Level 5: Intercultural Studies Starting Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for 10 weeks. Cost €285.
Business Administration/ eBusiness Level 5: Payroll Manual and Computerised Starting Monday, October 9, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for 10 weeks. Cost €285.
Training and Development, Special purpose award, Level six (two modules): Training Needs, Identification and Design.
Training Delivery and Evaluation: Starting Saturday, October 14, 9.30 a.m. 2 p.m. for eight Saturdays. Cost €550.
Courses will run subject to minimum numbers confirmed. Recipients of social welfare may be entitled to funding towards courses. Easy payment plans can be availed of for all courses. Phone Jan/Diane at 051 389418 for further details or to book a place on any of the above courses.
Getting Citizens Online at SWWFRC - Avail of 10 hours free training to enhance your digital skills by Getting Citizens Online. Next class commencing shortly. Please call reception at 051 389418 to secure a place.
St Loui’s StitchersSt 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 contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.
WOMEN’S GROUP
Shelbourne Women’s Group meets every Monday 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome. For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.
BLOKES WITH CAMERAS
Blokes with Cameras meet every Wednesday 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, Monday, November 6, in St Louis Day Care 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.
Ten Pin Bowling every Tuesday morning Leisure Max Wexford at 11.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is €7.
Social Evenings held in the St Louis Day Care at 7.30 every second Tuesday. Wexford Age Equality Ne.
Swimming – Every Monday and Thursday at the Brandon House Hotel from 10 a.m. to midday. €5 for Active Retirement members. Contact 051 421703.
FLOWER ARRANGING DEMO
St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a Flower Arranging Demonstration by Lily Bloom on Friday, November 17, at 7.30 in the Fort Conan Hotel, Duncannon. Cost is €10. There will be ideas for Christmas flower arrangements along with pop up shops on the night. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café, St Louis Day Care Centre will be open on Wednesday, November 1, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for older people, their families and carers who are coping with memory loss. All are welcome to come in and enjoy a cup of tea and chat with others in similar situation and obtain information.
TABLE QUIZ
St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a table quiz on Saturday, November 4, at 9 p.m. in Sláinte Bar, Ramsgrange Cost per person €10 for table of four. Prize of €100 for winning table plus raffle prizes on the night. All proceeds go towards the ongoing mini bus fundraiser.
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 here in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.
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 approximately being paid out each night with a rolling in house lotto and Snowball also being played each night. We welcome each and every one senior citizens, young and children alike to try it and enjoy a great night out and win some money into the bargain.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Weekly Meditation classes with Reiki Therapist, Ann Considine of Tranquil Healing are ongoing at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. There will be a choice of morning or evening classes. Tuesday evenings from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. And Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost of each class will be €10. To book a place contact Ann at 085 7555844 or 051 389703. Facebook page: Tranquil Healing.
STUDY GROUP
Campile Hall Parents Supervised study group is going well so far but we still have some places available if anyone else is interested in joining, this study group is the perfect opportunity to get homework or study done without any of the usual home distractions three evenings a week here in Campile Hall.
It is open to anyone in third, fifth or sixth years that might be interested in joining, study is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost of €20 per month to book in or to make inquiries contact Nicholas at 087 9418661 or Campile hall at 087 2183300.
IRISH FOR PARENTS
Introduction to Irish for parents of primary school children. These classes are for beginners and are designed around the primary school curriculum with view to helping your child with Irish homework. These classes have started on Wednesdays and the venue is South West Wexford FRC. These classes are delivered by a fully qualified tutor in a relaxed and learner friendly environment. For more information or to book your space contact Denise Murphy at 051 389418.
DOUBLE BINGO NIGHT
There will be a Special double Bingo Night in Campile Hall on Monday Night (Bank Holiday Night October 30) starting at 8 o’clock at which Prize Money for Nine of the Eleven Games will be doubled on the Night which is over €2,100 in total for the normal admission price of Double book €10 Single book €7 and small book €3 all support would be very much appreciated.