Ramsgrange

CE SCHEME VACANCIES

South West Wexford urgently requires participants under the Community Employment programme. We have vacancies for the following: cleaner, childcare and Administrator. For more information on eligibility please ring Jane at 051 389418.

FOREVER FIT

A new fitness class at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre – Forever Fit Wexford ‘Active 50+’. Dancing and singing to lovely music + Stretching. Appropriate exercise suitable for ages 60+ 70+ 80+. Maintaining bone density, flexibility, strength, vitality and sociability.

Join us for ongoing classes on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Classes are €10. All ‘pay-as-yougo’. Please call or Text Amanda Burke at 087 9713339.

PALS GROUP

Our new parents and Life Skills (PALS) group will be meeting every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. here at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. This is a new social group for parents or anybody that wants to take ‘ time-out’ from everyday life. Why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

ST LOUIS STITCHERS

The St Louis Stitchers Group meet 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.

BLOKES WITH CAMERAS

Blokes with Cameras Group meet every Wednesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the South West Wexford Family Resource Centre in Ramsgrange. If you have an interest in photography come along learn about your camera and photo editing in a relaxed atmosphere. Beginners and advanced welcome. Contact Reception at 051 389418 or Jack at 087 1358254 for more information.

WOMEN’S GROUP

The Shelbourne Women’s Group meet every Monday 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.

PARENT/TODDLER GROUP

The parent and Toddler Group meet every Tuesday 10 a.m. to midday at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. For more information contact reception at 051 389418.

FUSION YOUTH CAFÉ

Fusion Youth Café is open to young people aged 11-18 living in southwest Wexford. Located in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre, Ramsgrange.

It is open every Wednesday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and members can stay for as long or as little as they like. Pick up and drop off service available free of charge.

Activities include pool, tablevideo games, arts and crafts, with day trips and camps over the holidays. Tuck shop available at very reasonable prices. Call 087 3607450 or 051 389 418 for more information.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

November trip to St Michael’s Theatre, New Ross on November 20 to see ‘West Side Story’. Cost is €20 including coach from Ramsgrange and Campile. Deposit €10 at the November meeting. Contact Alexia to book at 087 9462160.

Why not start your Christmas off with a bang? Come along and have some fun with us. Tuesday, December 3. Pick-ups in: Waterford, New Ross, Ramsgrange, Wellingtonbridge, Wexford and Enniscorthy. €50 deposit. Tea or coffee and scone on route. Christmas shopping at Dundrum Shopping Centre. Bed, breakfast and dinner at the Westgrove Hotel, Clane, Co. Kildare. Enjoy music in the bar after dinner. Visit to Kildare Village. Full use of the leisure centre at the Westgrove Hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of Russborough House and Afternoon Tea. The total cost per person for all the above is €150 pps a twin or double room. The total cost in a single room is €170. To book your place please contact Alexia at 087 9462160.

Holiday May 2020 – It is so important we get your support. annual holiday, May 4 to May 8, 2020, to Castlebar, Co. Mayo with Anis Kehoe as our guide. Cost of trip €365 pps, single supplement €20 per night. Day trips, gratuities, etc. included in price. Names and deposits of €50 taken between September and November meetings. Savings club open. Enquiries to Mary B. at 087 2073966. Please come along so much fun to be had. Deposit €50. Must be at November meeting with full payment at January meeting.

SLIMMING WORLD

Slimming World Classes are held in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.

LET’S PLAY BRIDGE.

Beginner classes are ongoing in Colclough Hall, Saltmills on Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. For more information contact Theresa 087 7994363/Margaret 086 8791076/Maria 086 1014011. Don’t miss this opportunity. Now is your chance to learn this amazing card game. All roads lead to Saltmills.

DUNBRODY CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Dunbrody Christmas Markets will commence Sunday, November 17, from midday till 4 p.m. and run each week till December 29 the markets will boast an array of gourmet produce from the Dunbrody Gourmet Shop, Artisan food and craft products, local artists exhibiting their works in the gallery and Jazz Brunch in the local pub.

The market is situated in the courtyard behind the Local Bar set on the idyllic grounds of Dunbrody Country House Hotel in Arthurstown. Y34 R597. For further information email market@ dunbrodyhouse.com.

RCS CHRISTMAS MARKET/CRAFT FAIR.

A Giant Christmas Market and Craft Fair will be held in Ramsgrange Community School on Sunday, November 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All exhibitors from the local area are welcome and can contact the school at 051 389211 to book a stand.

It is expected that there will be up to 100 stands of local art, quality hand-made craft, decorations, pottery, baked goods, jewellery, toys and fancy goods and lots more so it promises to be a great occasion for people to visit and buy their Christmas gifts while also supporting local small businesses/crafts people. Santa will also be there in his grotto and there will be lots of other fun activities for all the family.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT DEMO

There will be a flower arranging demonstration, by florist Lennie Wall in St Louis Day Care

Centre, Ramsgrange, on Thursday, November 28, at 7.30 p.m.

There will be pop-up shops on the night. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased at St Louis Day Care Centre. Phone 051 389 509. All proceeds in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre.

WOMEN’S REFUGE COLLECTION

South West Wexford will be accepting charitable donations of basic essentials that will go to families in need in the run up to Christmas. Donated items will go directly to Women’s Refuge. Slippers; toothbrushes; socks; toiletries; sanitary products etc., can all be given in to the South West Wexford FRC centre where there will be a box in the reception area for your donations. All donations accepted no matter how big or small; everything counts.

For larger items, please get in touch with JOJO at South West Wexford FRC 051 389418. Thank you for your generosity.

CARD GAME – KINGS BAY INN

45 Card Game is played every Friday night at 9 p.m. at the Kings Bay Inn.

CAMPILE BINGO

There is a weekly game of bingo being held in Campile Hall every Monday night at 8 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.