Ramsgrange
WOMENS AID 16 DAYS OF ACTION
SWWFRC are supporting this year’s 16 Days of Action Campaign against Domestic Violence. Between now and December 10 we are collecting toiletry items for Wexford Women’s Refuge. Items can be left at reception in the Ramsgrange Centre and we will ensure that they are delivered to the Refuge. We are also holding a coffee morning on Friday, December 7, from 10.30 a.m. in our Community Café. All proceeds raised will be donated to this great cause. Everyone is welcome and your support is greatly appreciated.
PENNY BANK TO CLOSE
The volunteers operating the Penny Bank at SWWFRC regret to inform you that, due to increased responsibilities with regard to changes in Banking regulations we will not be in a position to continue our Penny Bank service in 2019. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your understanding and support.
BLOKES WITH CAMERAS
Blokes with Cameras are back meeting in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre in Ramsgrange on Wednesday. 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 every Monday 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre.
MIND AND BODY
Veronique Rooney will be holding her next ‘Mind and Body’ class on Friday, December 14, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre.
CHRISTMAS BAKING
St Louis Day Care Centre are holding a Christmas Bakery Fair on Saturday, December 8, between 9 a.m. to midday in the Day Care Centre. We are also taking orders for Christmas Baking – Order your Mince Pies, Christmas Pudding and Christmas Cakes. Last date for orders is December 12 – Phone 051 389509 or call to the centre to order.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ROAD RUN
This year’s Christmas Lights Road Run will take place on December 9. Registration at 4 p.m., starting in Campile travelling through villages of Dunmain, Ballycullane, Saltmills, Fethard-onSea Templetown, Ramsgrange, Duncannon and finishing in Arthurstown with hot food served compliments of the Kings Bay Inn, Arthurstown. Come and see Ireland’s largest tractor on display in Campile at 4 p.m. All proceeds in aid of St Louis Day Care centre Ramsgrange, enquiries contact John at 087 2028450.
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 December 3 in St Louis Day Care Centre. start 2.15 p.m. This will be a fun meeting with music and guess who from photos. Mince pies tea and coffee why not join in the fun. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. New members always welcome.
Shopping Trip to Kilkenny – Wednesday, November 28. Non-members welcome at €5 extra. Cost €15 bus leaving Ramsgrange car park 09.00 Sharp, usual pickups on the way, Leaving Kilkenny 4 p.m. Non-members welcome. To book contact 051 389012 – 087 0544976. Please book early.
Annual Holiday – This has been arranged with South East Tours for Monday, May 13, to Friday, May 17. 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. Why not ask a friend to join you non-members welcome at no extra cost. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
SLIMMING WORLD
Slimming World Classes are held 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. in the Kings Bay Inn, Arhturstown.
COMMUNITY 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.
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.
FETHARD MARKET
Fethard-on-Sea Country Market Christmas Market will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come and join us for some Christmas Treats, baking and crafts etc., following by turning on of the Christmas lights and Santa in the village.
ST JAMES GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the €8,900 jackpot in last Tuesdays draw. The winning numbers were 5, 12, 21 and 25. St James Club had one match-three winner; Paul Barron, Battlestown. Jackpot for the next lotto draw on November 27 will be €9,200. Lotto tickets are available from committee members and local shops and pubs. €50 yearly lotto tickets are also available from 086 8820773.
HEARTSAVE SAY THANKS
South West Wexford Heartsave would like to thank all of those that donated to our recent successful fundraising coffee morning and cake sale – we really appreciate the support and hope that you enjoyed the morning also. The money raised will go towards maintenance of the defibrillators, and training of local people in their use. If you would like to partake in AED training, please call Tina at 087 6762993.