Bree-Galbally
FRIDAY FITNESS
‘Smart Fitness’ will be holding a NEW Circuit Training Class on Friday mornings at 9.45 a.m. in Galbally Community Centre in addition to every Tuesday and Thursday evening in Galbally Hall 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a towel, water and a friend. Cost is €7.50. For details contact Collette 086 3927655.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next social of Bree ARI will be held on this Wednesday, October 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please note change of date. The tickets that were distributed at the September meeting need to be returned at this meeting. The County Bowls League is in progress. The Ten Pin Bowling Tournament takes place in Leisure Max on October 18. For further information contact 086 0747823.
YOUTH CLUB NEWS
SUPERVISION – In order that Bree Youth Club is adequately supervised we need up to 12 adult supervisors each night. Therefore, we require that one adult from each household gives two nights over the course of the club year to help with supervision, one before Christmas and one in after Christmas. Therefore, parents are reminded to complete the Garda Vetting form and the online invitation. With a little help from everyone we can continue to provide a meeting place for the young people of the parish and surrounding areas.
COMPETITIONS – The county table quiz finals will take place in Oylegate Community Centre on Friday, October 20, In order to select teams for the under-12, under-15 and under-18 sections there will be a trial on Friday, October 13, at 8.45 p.m. in Bree Community Centre. Participants must be registered members of Bree Youth Club and must be underage on January 1, 2018.
The County Soccer Competition will take place on Friday, November 17, in the Astro Active Centre, Enniscorthy. Members interested in competing at under-12, under-15 or under-18 should speak with Larry Delaney, Games Officer. Again, participants must be registered members of Bree Youth Club and must be underage on January 1, 2018.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Organisations using or intending to use Bree Community Centre are asked to contact Eddie Dunne to confirm, book regular meetings, classes and events. This is to ensure that there are no overlaps or confusion around bookings. Details on bookings are available on all notice boards in the community centre.
GUITAR CLASSES
Guitar Classes, with tutor Kevin Doyle, has resumed shortly in Bree Community Centre. If you are interested in joining, please contact Kevin at 086 2237819.
BREE AC NEWS
Well done to Katie Doyle on winning a bronze medal in the under-12 County Cross Country. The club’s next outing will be Sunday, October 15, for part 2 of the County CC Championships in Ferns for the uneven age groups.
Outdoor training has resumed on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. in Bree field. Indoor training will resume in Bree Hall on Thursday next, October 12, at 7 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. for U5-9 and from 7.45 p.m. to 9 p.m. for older and registered Bree AC athletes.
BREE PARISH JOURNAL
Preparations are under way for this year’s edition of Bree Parish Journal. All clubs and organisations in the parish are asked to have a report of their activities over the past two years ready by the end of Oct. The committee is also looking for photographs particularly of groups of people from times past as well as items suitable for publication pertaining to places or people of the area including notable family celebrations. All items to be advised to Jim and Clare Doyle, Garranstackle. Phone 053 9247706 or email jamcsdoyle@eircom.net.
HOPE CENTRE
The Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy will hold their annual church gate collection on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15. Your support would be very much appreciated.
BREE CEP VACANCIES
Bree CEP Project are currently recruiting for the following vacancies: General Maintenance (two Positions) Ref CES 2028407, Childcare Worker (one Position) Ref CES 2028408, General Operative (one Position) Ref CES 2028410.
Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for a vacancy quoting the relevant reference number. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over. Applicants must also be in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for one year or more. Garda Vetting will also be required for positions dealing with children. the elderly or vulnerable people.
RECYCLE UNITS
If the recycle units at the front of Bree Community Centre are full please do not leave bags, boxes of bottles on the ground in front of the units as they end up becoming a litter problem and also a hazard with broken glass. Please do not bring household refuse or any other type of rubbish up to the units as it will not be taken away.
TABLE QUIZ
The annual table quiz in aid of St John’s Church, Clonmore will take place on Friday, October 27, at 8 p.m. in Enniscorthy Rugby Club. A table of four costs €20 with refreshments and raffle on the night also. All support would be greatly appreciated. Coffee morning.
A special fundraising coffee morning will be held in Byrnes Pub, Bree on Wednesday morning next, October 11 commencing at 9.30 a.m. in aid of the fundraising efforts for the Baby Ruby Appeal. All support would be greatly appreciated.