Buttevant
PANTO
Plans and rehearsals are in “full swing” for the annual PANTO which is promoted by “Buttevant PANTO Club” in association with the”Dorada School of Dance” Buttevant. This annual extravaganza is always eagerly awaited for and both participants and audiences are always waiting in anticipation for the “Curtain Up” date. This annual “showcase” always enthralls audiences as the performances are always full of fun frolics and frivolity. There is always entertainment in the PANTO to keep young and old engaged throughout the show. There is an age range of participants from the very youngto the more mature entertainers. As yet the title of this years’ theme is not known but will become more public as the actual performance date approaches.
FUNDRAISER
A fundraising event took place at the “Black Rose Bar” formerly “The Crossroads” on November 22nd.2019 to raise much needed funds for the newly established” Community Rapid Response Air Ambulance “service. This service is based in Rathcoole Mallow Co.Cork. and is a “Helicopter Emergency Medical Service” and is in operation since July 2019 and is funded entirely by public and community donations.
The service is a community based service and is operated by the cooperation of Irish Community Rapid Response and the “HSE’s National Ambulance Service”. The service needs to raise €2m yearly to keep operating. The charity is funding the helicopter the pilots the fuel and the airbase. The National Ambulance Service is resourcing the medical staff and coordinating all the tasking of the craft through its’ aeromedical base in Tallagh Dublin. The service is appealing to businesses companies and community leaders to support the fundraising ventures.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Buttevant Community Council of Muintir na Tire is currently in the process of contacting all local organisations clubs committees associations and community bodies who may have ideas business projects forward looking plans or innovative and creative developments industrial or commercial that would be of benefit to the community and engage in a positive dialogue with the people involved.
Buttevant Community Council has established a positive and regular communicative association with Cork County Council and Avondhu Blackwater Partnership who are two of the major governmental bodies who are there to help and provide funding and advice for those who may wish to establish business industrial or commercial or a retail establishment which if established and come to fruition may give much needed employment and be of benefit to the local community. Buttevant has received regular funding down through the years and has a positive associationwith both bodies.
More funding wlii be available in the coming years through the Community Council who will make sure the funding will benefit the local community. All details can be had by contacting any member of the Community Council. [Applications will close for wouldbe applicants in late January 2020
GOOD LUCK
Good luck and best wishes are extended to local farmer and community activist John Coughlan Buttevant who is contesting the position to become National President of The Irish Farmers Association for the coming elective period. John is and always has been on the frontline where concerns need to the addressed concerning agricultural matters and farming concerns for farming families and their needs and entitlements John is well equippedand experienced for the position having served throughout the years on many national organisations and committees where farming and agricultural matters are involved. “Best of luck to John in this contest.”
SLIMMING WORLD
A new “fitness and slimming” programme has commenced in Buttevant for all who may be interested in perfecting their already almost perfect body form and becoming more agile and fit for the now more than stressful world and lifestyle. The classes will be held in the Muintir na Tire Hall Buttevant each Saturday commencing at 09.00a.m. All details can be had by contacting Paula on 0831912347.
BADMINTON
Buttevant Badminton Club has recommenced their weekly badminton sessions for the forthcoming “winter season”. The weekly training and game sessions are held in the Buttevant G.A.A. Hall. The sessions this season will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 08.30. p.m. each night. Whilst the regular members will be in attendance the club is also welcoming “new attendees”who may be interested in becoming members. Why not give this activeand exciting game
RELIGIOUS
The local parish choir will continue rehearsals on the first Monday of each monthbetween 07.15p.m. and08.00p.m. New members are always welcome. Parish Folk Groupweekly lessons have resumed on Tuesday evenings at 7.00p.m.
The annual Station Masses have now been completed throughout the Parochial Districts.
Lisgriffin Folk Group has also resumed rehearsals and will continue weekly on Friday evenings in the Church between the hours of 06.00.p.m.and 07.00p.m. inclusive.
CEMETERY PRAYERS
The annual Cemetery Prayersin the Parish Cemeteries during November 2019 have now been completed.
HOLY SOULS
Petition forms and envelopes are available on the table at the Church door for parishioners who may wish to have their deceased relatives included in
Church Masses during the month of November2019.
CAROL SERVICE
The annual “Christmas Carol Service” is again being held this year in Saint Marys’ Church Buttevant. This annual service will be held on Sundaynext December 8th at 7.OOp.m. and will include all the local schools musical groups and choral organisations offering a varied programme of seasonal songs melodies and music.
BAND WORKSHOP
Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire Buttevant has begun an afterschool band workshop. The school is on the lookout for instruments to complement the few instruments it has got. Donations of instruments from persons who no longer use them will be greatly acknowledged. Contact can be made with the school through the appropriate channels.
SOCCER CLUB
The club facilities are now a available for Parties Special Occasions and other celebratory occasions at very reasonable fees. All club facilities can be availed on for your special function. Further details can be had by contacting 0861276374. The “AllWeatherPitch” is also available “ToHire” for interested groups and organisations. Please contact the clubhouse on 02241025for details. All club activities are available on Facebook:Buttevant Soccer Club and on Twitter: @buttevantsoccer.
Buttevant Soccer Club promotes a weekly local lottery draw to help finance the clubs’ expenses and activities. The winning or sharing of the substantial monetary jackpot rests on the choice of four lucky numbers to match the four lucky numbers drawn on draw night. A new jackpot of €8000 is now on offer by entering the draw. The amount will continue to rise until won by some lucky entrant. The draw takes place weekly on Thursday night at an appointed local public venue.. Your support is greatly appreciated.
TIDY TOWNS
The tidy towns have arranged to meet on Thursday evenings at 07.00p.m. at Lombards’ Castle. It is their aim to keep the town looking colourful and in clean condition to be admired by locals visitors and passing commutersand maybe possible and potential businesses and developers. The group recently orgnised a local competition during the months of July 2019 and August 2019inclusive. No doubt by now the judging has been completed and the results will be made known as soon as possible. When and where will the final results be made is still unknown. Perhaps the group will let the results be known publically in the near future.
BE VIGILANT
Following breakIns and robberies locally we would all do well to be on highalert and vigilant regarding our properties and neighbourhood. We should also be attentive to our elderly residents and living alone sick and infirm neighbours. There is a CCTV system within the town but it does not cover all visible residential areas and is only accessible to some appointed persons. The majority of people also find that CCTV is an invasion of a persons private and personal persona. Crime is no longer committed during the hours of darkness and the majority of incidents happen during daylight hours. . We should be alert to and conscious of suspicious persons acting suspiciously and also be aware of unusual activities and suspicious vehicles operating in all areas. Always report whatever persons or unusual happenings you may perceiveor observe to the relevant authorities.
DORADA DANCE SCHOOL
Dorada school of dance continues to be a major player in the entertainment scene of Buttevant with their weekly classes continuing to nurture dance drama and entertainment in general in all the pupils attending. The weekly classes are held in the Muintir na Tire Hall Buttevant on Saturdays. Commencing with Tiny Tots classes at 12noon. Intermediate classes will commence at 12.30p.m. and the Advanced class will begin at 01.30p.m. All information can be had by contacting Theresa Hynes on 0872324143.
ROAD RUNNING CLUB
Buttevant road running club continues to be very active in all forms of road runningand athletic meets throughout the local areas and further afield. Training sessions continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.15p.m. Tuesday nights’ “runs” will beheld outdoors and Thursday nights “runs” will take place indoors. Please check the clubs’ Facebook for all details. Sunday morning runs meet each Sunday at the local Coop. at 9.00am. HiVis vests/bibs are compulsory. All participants must be over 18years of age. The club can also be contacted by email at buttevantrc@gmail.com. New members are always welcome.
BINGO
The weekly bingo session in Buttevant continues weekly in the local G.A.A. Hall. There are numerous monetary prizes to be won with a substantial monetary jackpot to be won and will continue to rise until won. The jackpot of €7200 was won on Monday night November 25th by a lucky player from Mallow. There will also be an inhouse lottery and an extra sheet game. There is also a 50/50 draw for attendees. The games get under at 8.30p.m. and as the jackpot rises so will the number of players attending. Next weeks jackpot will be the pricely sum of €2650 Your continuing support is greatly appreciated.
HERITAGE
Buttevant Heritage Group recently celebrated National Heritage Week which took place again this year. The guided tours of local heritage and archaeological locations and buildings within the Buttevant area continue regularly. The local heritage walking tours continue as per usual each Saturday afternoon and Sunday by appointment. Relevant details regarding “Heritage Information” can be obtained at the local”An Post” on upper Main Street Buttevant. At the moment there appears to be little or no further developments at the proposed “old walled town remenants”site adjacent to the rear of the local “Franciscan Friary”.
BALLET
Further to all the other activities available in the parish Buttevant has also a regular ballet class which is held weekly in the Muintir na Tire Hall. Membership is available to anyone who wishes to have their children learn the ballet form and the tutor Ms. Radcliffe who is a fully qualified instructor and teacher of the art can be contacted at the Muintir na Tire Hall during the weekly classes.
SVP HELPLINE
Buttevant Saint Vincent de Paul association has a dedicated helpline for those in the community who may need assistance to provide for themselves or their families. Please contact 0860209477 in strictest confidence.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to those who have suffered a bereavement or personal loss recently.
WELL WISHES
Well wishes go to those who are ill at home or in hospital at this time.