BUTTEVANT
BE ALERT
There has been an enormous amount of robberies, break-ins and personal atrocities in Buttevant and the surrounding areas recently, leaving people decimated, valuables stolen, property damaged, and people suffering personal attacks, and misfortune. These actions and attacks are now happening during daylight hours, and even with CCTV, on some people’s properties, the perpetrators, escape with valuables, and having damaged peoples property, and escape the regors, of the law, and public authorities.
These operators can be seen, in various areas, of the locality, with their mobile phones constantly recording, possible future properties, to “break-and-enter”, with the intention of, stealing valuable possessions, and damaging properties.
No doubt these wrong-doers will not be caught, or re-premanded, and will escape being sentenced, or punished.
Please be more vigilant, and report any suspicious vehicles, unknown persons,movements, or people acting suspiciously, around peoples residences, or properties, or individuals using their mobile phones, or other devices, to record possible future places, to committ their crimes in, or atrocities.
RELIGIOUS
Some religious services have resumed, in Saint Mary’s Church, Buttevant. The Saturday Vigil Mass will take place in the Church at -06.30p.m., with physical distancing conditions. The usual Sunday Mass, has resumed at 11.30a.m., with Covid-19 restrictions being enforced. Mass in Lisgriffin Church has also been resumed at 10a.m., also with regulations being enforced.
VOLUNTARY HELP/ PARTICIPATION
Many of you may have noticed over a few weekends past that Cork County Concil dispatched a team of workers to Buttevant Town on a general clean-up and tidy/make-over to improve the appearance of the town having suffered commercially financially employment areas and community life in general with the introduction of the Covert-19Pandemic restrictions.
This occasion was introduced to help raise the spirits mentally and physically of those residents who were house-bound and restricted in their daily life and routines.
As a result Buttevant Community Council is asking local residents who may have a Community Tree or Flower/Seat Display adjacent to their house dwelling or business would they if possible or when convenient to them to water the trees or plants and keep their area tidy and presentable to make our town viable attractive to the passing footfall and to possibly new residents or potential businesses and development. Your help no matter how or in what ever way will be greatly appreciated.
COVID-19-PANDEMIC
With the easing, of some of the regulations, enforced to combat the prevailing Covid-19 Pandemic, this week sees some leniency, with regard to public movement, staying-apart, and some general people activities. There are still many conditions, in place, to be adhered to, to help people combat the transfer of the virus, as well as the possibility of contracting, the fatal disease. There will be more reductions, of the present prevailing climate, society activities, provided that the whole of society, communities and the general public adhere to the prevailing conditions.
VANDALISM
Vandalism has become a regular happening, in all our lives, and areas, these days.
There are regular occurrences, of varying forms, not alone in larger towns, and cities, but in local villages,,and towns, in all our lives. Buttevant has not escaped, the new phenomenon, and public fixtures, and buildings, have become victims of untold,,and unnecessary,,vandalism. These acts happen, at various times of the day, and night, and show no respect , for public or ,private property, and also have no respect for life, or limb. We all need to be more vigilant,and report any unusual sightings, of wrong doing, and report these actions, to the relevant authority. All vehicles, and properties, should be checked, and secured, before we retire, for the night, or vacate our homes, for any length -oftime. Information received will be treated, in the strictest confidence, and the sender will not be identified.
BUTTEVANT COMMUNITY
Litter is still a problem, in the town, with no respect being shown, with the depositing, of litter, in all areas. The Community Council, is in contact with Cork County Council, with the view of having , at least, a twice-weekly “street-sweep”, and general landscape improvement, and also, the possibility of having a “litter warden”, patrolling the town area, and environs, on certain days, of the week.
Some dog owners, are still oblivious, when it comes to cleaning-up, when their canine, and feline, pets, have deposited, their “pooh-droppings”, on the footpaths, and walkways, within the town. It takes very little time to gather up the animal residue, and take it home with you, and your pets. The droppings are unsightly, and can cause pedestrians, young and not-so-young, to have an unexpected fall, when the residue is stepped on. Do take care, and be aware, of the dangers, your pets’ depositing can cause.
BADMINTON
Buttevant Badminton Club, has re-commenced, their weekly badminton sessions, for the forth-coming “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 8.30 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 active,and exciting game, a try. It will keep you slim, trim, and brimful, of energy.
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 All Weather Pitch is also available to hire 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.
BE VIGILANT
Following breakins and robberies locally we would all do well to be on high alert 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.
LOTTERY
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 €9500 can now be won 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.
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. Sincerest condolences, are offered, to relatives, neighbours, and friends, whose funerals, we were unable to attend.
WELL WISHES
Well wishe go to those who are ill, at home or in hospital at this time.