RathanganCleariestown
NOTES
If you have any news or information that you would like to submit in the weekly notes you can contact Rathangan Parish Hall at 051 563039 between 9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. or leave a message. Also you can email your notice to rathanganhall@gmail. com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €4,000. The winning numbers were 2, 4, 6 and 23. There were three matchthree winners Each receiving €70 each. The match-three winners were Mary Brophy, Martin Scallon and Pat Hogan. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, August 22, and the jackpot now stands at €4,200.
CHILD PROTECTION
Your parish safeguarding team is just completing its annual parish audit, and should you wish to contact them on any matter relating to child protection, your team are: Jacqui Hynes 087 2219302, Anna Rose Codd 087 6421716 or Fr Cahill.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga class starting in Rathangan Hall on Wednesday, September 6, at 7 p.m. Suitable for beginners and improvers. €10 per class or five classes for €40. Contact Julie at 087 1250720 for details. Please bring a mat.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
You are invited to join us to help launch the advertising campaign for the Duncormick Harvest Festival on Thursday, August 31, at 7 p.m. by the River Muck in Duncormick. Members of the press will be there to capture some photos for the local papers. There will be refreshments for all and some novel entertainment.
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS
In advance of the Harvest Festival Volunteers are needed to do the following: setting up, putting up tents, moving furniture, hanging artwork, safety signs, hang bunting and on the festival day volunteers are needed for the tea tent, parking, jam stand, toilets, bins and gates. Please Contact abreenann@gmail.com for more information.
MURANKIN FUNDRAISER
Following his very successful cabaret last year, the community of Mulrankin are delighted to announce that Michael English and his band will be returning to Clayton Whites hotel this year on Thursday, November 30, in concert with special guest Brendan Shine. Tickets cost €22.50 and it promises to be another great night if last year is anything to go by.
We’re very lucky to be part of Michael’s concert tour this year, he’s starting in the Olympia on October 11 and finishing with us in Wexford on November 30, all his concert tour dates will be advertised nationwide in the national papers and also through his own website so demand is going to be high. To avoid disappointment order your tickets early by calling 087 2052820 or 087 9136932 or email us at mulrankin. cg@gmail.com.
FOREVER FIT
Amanda Burke’s Dance Fit classes will be starting in Rathangan Hall from September 7, and continuing every Thursday Night at 7.30 p.m. Contact Amanda by text or call 087 9713339 to register your interest.
SCOUTS
The new scouting year starts in a few weeks. It’s a great association suitable for all ages, with new skills such as camping, cooking, first aid, hill walking, pioneering etc, learned in a fun, non-competitive environment indoors and outdoors. For details or to book a place contact 087 6858480. Beavers 6-8, Cubs 9-11 (very limited spaces, wait list), Scouts 12-15, Ventures 15-18. We also want to hear from anyone over 18, interested in becoming a leader.
Due to increasing numbers and current leader work commitments we are short adults to comply with Child Protection guidelines. All training will be provided free of charge.
PLAYSCHOOL
Cleariestown playschool will reopen on Wednesday, August 30, at 9.30 a.m. Please note this is the day before the National school but in line with the ECCE Calender. Enrolments will take place on the morning. Children will not need to bring any snack with them as this will be provided. The day will end at 12.30 p.m.
Looking forward to all the new faces joining the playschool for 2017. Any enquires phone Jenny at 087 4189210 or Michell at 087 6606242.
INFO TECH SKILLS
It’s that time of year again, time to think of updating your Information Technology Skills. There are a limited number of places left on the PLC course in Information Processing at Bridgetown College.
We have revised our course to offer candidates the most up-todate, relevant modules for work, or further education, in the area of Business/Information Technology. For further information check our website, brochure or phone 053 9135257. Places filled on a first come, first served basis, no previous knowledge required, mature learners welcome.
SCHOOL TRANSPORT
There is a school bus to Wexford town serving Baldwinstown, Rathangan, Duncormick, Scar, Geelans Shop. Weekly payment. Contact 087 6465257 or email gcgormhill@gmail.com.
TRX/PILATES CLASSES
TRX Classes take place in the club house every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. For further details please contact Kevin Cogley at 086 3656233.
Pilates Classes take place in Baldwinstown Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Bring a mat, towel and drinking water. Cost is €9 and it is recommended to book a place. For further details please contact Theresa White at 089 4620552.
SCOUTS
The new scouting year starts in a few weeks. It’s a great association suitable for all ages, with new skills such as camping, cooking, first aid, hill walking, pioneering etc, learned in a fun, non-competitive environment indoors and outdoors. For details or to book a place contact 087 6858480. Beavers 6-8, Cubs 9-11 (very limited spaces, wait list), Scouts 12-15, Ventures 15-18. We also want to hear from anyone over 18, interested in becoming a leader.
Due to increasing numbers and current leader work commitments we are short adults to comply with Child Protection guidelines. All training will be provided free of charge.
FDYS IN THE COMMUNITY
Would you like a Youth Club in your community? Do you have young people looking for a safe social outlet, a suitable premises and adult volunteers? Then contact Mark Carley at 053 9123262/087 2490122, Fax 053 9123880, email fdysyouthclubs@ fdys.ie Web: fdys.ie.