The Sligo Champion

Dromahair

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5K WALK

Killenumme­ry Women’s group will hold their now annual 5k walk on Sunday, November 20. All proceeds will be given to friends of Sligo General Hospital and Cancer Care West to support the Radiothera­py bus which runs from Sligo to Galway University Hospital.

The bus is a luxury coach with all facilities for patients comfort, it runs daily and is free of charge to patients. It is essential for the comfort and peace of mind of people receiving radiothera­py treatment in Galway. The Radiothera­py bus is a voluntary service funded by friends of Sligo General Hospital and Cancer Care West, This service allows family members to accompany the patient on the journey and offers the opportunit­y for continued support and peace of mind in what can be a difficult time in one’s life.

Come out and support this worthy cause and enjoy a lovely healthy walk. Lots goodies for tea afterwards as usual. Variety of spot prizes.

25 CARD GAME

The 25 Card Game is held in Ballingar Hall at 9 p. m. every Wednesday night. Great Prizes and raffle on the Night. Everybody welcome

BLESSING OF GRAVES

Blessing of Graves in Carrowcrin on November 13 at 2 p. m. Mass in Killenumme­ry at 11 a. m. every Sat morning for the month of November for the Holy Souls. Everyone who has had a bereavemen­t within and outside the parish are invited to come along to St Therese’s Church on Monday, November 14, at 7.30 p. m., and to St Mary’s Church on Friday, November 18, at 7.30 p. m.

GREENWAY LOOP WALK

Congratula­tions on the opening of the Dromahair Greenway Loop Walk, what a great stretch to walk. A great day was had by all on Saturday, October 29. Between the 1k walk in the park and now this loop walk we’ll all be well fit.

PERSON OF THE YEAR

Congratula­tions to Hubert McHugh, who is in the Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year 2017. It’s well deserved and Good Health to continue with your good work Hubert.

THE DEPOT

The Depot Office is now open Monday to Friday morning from 9.45 a. m. to 1 p. m. We offer a full range of office services. Photocopyi­ng, typing, printing, laminating and internet access. All services available at very reasonable rates.

Digital Photograph­y classes starting in the Depot on Tuesday, November 8, at 7 p. m. Learn to use your digital camera, ipad, tablet, phone camera to take better images. This will continue for five weeks.

Also Guided walks, including bat walk, learning about aquatic fauna present in Bonet, learn how to create natural spaces within the areas to encourage wildlife to inhabit those areas and learn about pruning, planting and encouragin­g biodiversi­ty in the area. Wednesday, November 9, is the start date for this at the Depot 7 p. m. Tutors Tina Pommer and Rob Wheeldon.

Other regular classes include; Bums Tums and Thighs with Sue. Monday evenings from 8 p. m. to 9 p. m. Contact Sue 086 2542505.

Parent and toddler with Sandy. Tuesday mornings from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m. Contact Sandy 086 6070745.

Wednesday Club/ Active Age; Wednesday mornings form 10.15 a. m. – 12.15 p. m. Contact Mary 086 3408235.

Karate-- Green Dragon Club with Michael. Friday evenings 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. Contact Michael 087 9011233.

Congratula­tions to Michael Sweeney and his team on their excellent results from recent participat­ion in the World Championsh­ips.

Contact us at 071 9134986,085 8017943 or email dda. tidytowns@ gmail. com.

NOTES

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