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ST JAMES’ GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the €8,000 jackpot in last Tuesdays draw. The winning numbers were 4, 12, 29 and 32. St James’ Club had one match-three winner. The jackpot for the next lotto draw, on October 16, will be €8,300. Lotto tickets are available from committee members and local shops and pubs. €50 yearly lotto tickets are also available from 086 8820773.
RAMSGRANGE MARKET
Ramsgrange Community Market is on every Friday morning from 9.30 a.m. in Ramsgrange Community Hall (opposite Flood’s Centra). Pop in and have a cuppa and a chat and take the opportunity to meet and buy from local food producers and crafters.
A new enterprise stall is being set up to support local crafters establish and promote their product and/or new craft/food business. If you have a product or products that you would like to showcase on this stall, contact us for further information.
If you want to book a stall for any week email ramsgrangecommunitymarket@gmail.com or contact Ann at 085 7555844 or drop in and see us on Friday mornings. Patrons of the Community Market can park at Ramsgrange Church carpark.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting is on Monday, November 5, in St Louis Day Care Centre. Start 2.15 p.m. Speaker: Occupational Therapist, on home aids available and how to be referred. Please do not forget your photograph in a sealed envelope with your name on. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun.
Trip to see the ‘Glencairn’ plays by Eugene O’Neill: Saturday, October 13, at midday These three one-act plays will be presented in one sitting, lasting one hour, aboard the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross. Cost €15 (ticket and bus). Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 11.15 a.m., returning from New Ross at 4 p.m. Usual pick-ups on way. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976. ASAP tickets selling fast.
New Ross Remembers – First World War 1914-1918: on Saturday, November 10, in St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, at 8 p.m. Music, songs, poems and letters from the trenches in memory of the 250,000 Irishmen, who went to fight and over 50,000 who lost their lives. Cost €28 (bus and ticket). Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 7 p.m. Usual pickups on way. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976. Again book early.
Upcoming in November: we will have an evening of dog racing in Waterford, including a meal – date to be confirmed
Annual Holiday: this has been arranged with South East Tours
Ramsgrange Community College students helping out at the school’s open night: from left - Nadine Blake, Fethard; Julia Orchowska, Ballycullane and Leah O’Connell, Campile.
for Monday, May 13, to Friday, May 17, next year. Staying in the Maritime Hotel Bantry. Cost Per person Sharing €529. Single sup €25 per night extra. Cost includes Bed/Breakfast/Evening Dinner, Transport to and from Bantry, Day Trips/Entrance fee/Gratuities. Deposit €100 payable at October meeting. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
NEW DRAMA GROUP I
We are holding an initial meeting for anyone interested in getting involved in: acting, writing, directing etc. also, make-up wardrobe, set design and construction, to come along to Campile Parochial Hall on Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. to talk about helping to get our own Drama Group up and running. Contact Rojer at 087 7202880.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Adult Art Classes commence in Ramsgrange Community School on Wednesday next, October 10, at 7.30 p.m. and will continue for eight weeks. Registration and payment accepted on the first night – Cost €90 – Concessions available for senior citizens. of CE workers (of which there is always space to join) and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are asking for people to join us – simply by offering their time. A few hours a week can make a huge difference to the services we can offer. Full training (if necessary) will be given. WE NEED YOU. If you can help, contact reception for more details. We look forward to having you on board.
FOOD CLOUD
SWWFRC are recruiting for volunteers to help with our weekly food cloud collections. Food cloud at present supports many families within our community. Please contact Sharon Kennedy at 051 389418 to express an interest.
GETTING CITIZENS ONLINE
Avail of 10 hours free training to enhance your digital skills by Getting Citizens Online. Class commencing Tuesday, September 11. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call reception at 051 389418 to secure a place.
EDUCATION AT SWWFRC
New evening courses commenced September 2018.
Early Childhood Level 5: Child Development – Start September; Special Needs Assisting – Starting September
Health Care Support Level 5: Care Skills – Start September
Business Level 5: Payroll Manual and Computerised – Start September. ECDL (four core modules): ICS Skills – start September
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.
BLOKES WITH CAMERAS
Blokes with Cameras are back meeting in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre in Ramsgrange on Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. Beginners and advanced photographers welcome, and you don’t need a fancy camera to enjoy photography. We will be running a basic photo shop course so you can have more fun with your photos. Make a note, come along and enjoy photography in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information contact reception at 051 389418 or Jack at 087 1358254.
ST LOUIS STITCHERS
The St Louis Stitchers Group meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange every Wednesday morning. New members very welcome. For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.
WOMEN’S GROUP
The Shelbourne Women’s Group meet on Mondays at 10.30 a.m. to 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.
YOGA
Yoga classes are running every Monday evening 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.
IRISH DANCING
Irish dancing classes eare on very Monday 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre.
Ramsgrange Community School
Gym/hall is available for hire. Very competitive rates. Contact Bridget at 051 389211 to book.
ART CLASSES
in Adult Art Classes commence Ramsgrange Community School on Wednesday, October 10, at 7.30 p.m., for eight weeks. Registration and payment accepted on the first night. Cost €90. Concessions available for OAPs.
LOCAL HISTORY
The parish of ‘St James and Dunbrody’ book is on sale for €10 in the office in St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange. Kindly donated by Liam Ryan. All proceeds in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office at 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.
YOGA WITH BRIDGET
Yoga classes are running every Thursday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. Contact Bridget at 089 4549029 for more information.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting is on Monday, November 5, in St Louis Day Care Centre. Start 2.15 p.m. Speaker: Occupational Therapist, on home aids available and how to be referred. Please do not forget your photograph in a sealed envelope with your name on. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun.
Trip to see the ‘Glencairn’ plays by Eugene O’Neill: Saturday, October 13, at midday These three one-act plays will be presented in one sitting, lasting one hour, aboard the Dunbrody Famine Ship in New Ross. Cost €15 (ticket and bus). Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 11.15 a.m., returning from New Ross at 4 p.m. Usual pick-ups on way. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976. ASAP tickets selling fast.
New Ross Remembers – First World War 1914-1918: on Saturday, November 10, in St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross, at 8 p.m. Music, songs, poems and letters from the trenches in memory of the 250,000 Irishmen, who went to fight and over 50,000 who lost their lives. Cost €28 (bus and ticket). Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 7 p.m. Usual pickups on way. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976. Again book early.
Upcoming in November: we will have an evening of dog racing in Waterford, including a meal – date to be confirmed
Annual Holiday: this has been arranged with South East Tours for Monday, May 13, to Friday, May 17, next year. Staying in the Maritime Hotel Bantry. Cost Per person Sharing €529. Single sup €25 per night extra. Cost includes Bed/Breakfast/Evening Dinner, Transport to and from Bantry, Day Trips/Entrance fee/Gratuities. Deposit €100 payable at October meeting. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
SLIMMING WORLD
Slimming World Classes continue in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.
KINGS BAY CARDS
45 Card Game will be played every Thursday night at 9 p.m. at the Kings Bay Inn. RCommunity Market
Ramsgrange Community Market is on every Friday morning from 9.30 a.m. in Ramsgrange Community Hall (opposite Centra). Pop in and have a cuppa and a chat and take the opportunity to meet and buy from local food producers and crafters.
A New Enterprise Stall is being set up to support local crafters establish and promote their product and/or new craft/food business. If you have a product or products that you would like to showcase on this stall contact us for further information.
If you want to book a stall for any week contact Ann at 085 7555844 or email ramsgrangecommunitymarket@ gmail.com or drop in and see us on Friday mornings.
Patrons of the Community Market can park at Ramsgrange Church carpark just 100m away from the hall.
ST JAMES GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the €8,000 jackpot in last Tuesdays draw. The winning numbers were 4, 12, 29 and 32. St James Club had one match-three winner.
Jackpot for the next lotto draw on October 16 will be €8,300. Lotto tickets are available from committee members and local shops and pubs. €50 yearly lotto tickets are also available from 086 8820773.
CAMPILE BINGO
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.