Rosslare Strand

FIELD DAY DATE

This year’s field day will be held on Sunday, July 29. Stall spaces are filling fast – some availability remaining. Special early booking rate of €30. To book your spot, or for more information call the community centre at 053 9132202.

OFFICE SERVICES

Rosslare Community and Sports Centre can now provide a fully comprehensive office administration package to suit individual needs. In addition to our internet access, print/scan/copy and laminating services, we can now offer quality administration services to include CV production, fliers, reports, correspondence etc. All available at a highly competitive hourly rate. To discuss your requirements, contact us at 053 9132202 or call to the office upstairs in the centre; we’re open from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

CHARITY BOUTIQUE

Fresh spring fashion now available. Any donations you can make are very welcome. Just drop them into New two U Charity Boutique during opening hours Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ROSSLARE YOUTH CLUB

Club meets every Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. First to sixth year students welcome. Only €2 per week. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Like us on Facebook.

SCOIL MHUIRE

Enrolments will now be taken for September 2018. Please call to the school office any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to collect an Admission Booklet.

ACTIVITIES/CLASSES

Ongoing activities at Rosslare Community/Sports Centre area are as follows. New members always welcome to all classes/ groups.

Schoolboys/Girls’ Soccer Club – Academy Saturday 11 a.m. to midday/under-11s Monday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/ under-15s

Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/ under-14s Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-10s Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/under-11s Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/under-nines Thursday

6 p.m. to 7 p.m/under-12s Thursday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call Colm at 087 6087475.

St Paul’s Athletics Club – Mon and Wed on Rosslare Track Juniors at 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Seniors at 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Call Leo at 086 3103417. Find us on Facebook.

Menapians Athletics Club – Tues, Thurs and Friday at 7 p.m., seven years +/€4 per session Call 087 9955505 St Mary’s camogie club.

Shine Bright Theatre summer Drama Camp for children aged five to 12 years old. July 16 to July 19, 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Only €55 per child for all four days. Children’s performance on the last day of camp. Contact Lisa at 085 1532705 for bookings and information.

Boxing Club – Members age 6+ yrs. Training 6+ Wednesday 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. 9+ Tues and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Teresa at 085 1592984. The club will be holding a Tournament on Saturday, April 28, at Coast Hotel, Rosslare Strand. Doors open 7 p.m., Admission €5per adult/€3 under-16s. Raffle on the night. The event aims to showcase the talent of our community’s children, right on our own doorstep. We hope you can join us – let’s make it a night to remember.

Youth Club – New members wanted. Come along on Fridays from 6.30 p.m. – pm/€2 per week/ first to sixth year students. Lots of activities, discos and trips. Parents and members can join our Facebook group.

Rosslare Bowls Club – The bowling season is now under way. Call Catherine at 086 8177679 or visit rosslarebowlsclub.com.

Tai Chi – Monday and Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. on the beach.

Men’s Sheds – Mon, Tues and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call Jim at 087 6815029.

Rosslare Active Retirement – The group meets on the last Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. For more information contact 086 0692330.

Women’s Sheds – Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Call Colette at 086 4062309. Restorative Yoga – Friday at 8.30 a.m. Call Sharon at 086 1943527 €5 per person (pay-as-you-go) Bring Blanket/mat and cushion Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Hatha Yoga – Every Monday at 7 p.m. €6 (pay-as-you-go) or €20 for four classes (pre-booked) Call Sharon at 086 1943527.

Pilates Friday at 10 a.m. Call Theresa at 089 4620552.

Rosslare Tennis Club – Friday at 9.30 a.m. New players wanted. €2.

Forever Fit – Saturday at 10 a.m. Fun dance fitness, suitable for all €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda at 087 9713339.

Forever Fit Active 60s – Saturday at 11.30 a.m. Fun gentle fitness. Booking essential for numbers €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda at 087 9713339.

Badminton Club – Saturday at 11.30 a.m. New members needed and welcome. €3.

BEFRIENDING GROUP

The Befriending Group is a free service offering companionship to older people through weekly visits and telephone calls. Volunteers are trained by ‘Alone’, and are Garda vetted and reference checked. We complement other services such as home help, homecare etc., but do not replace them. Self-referrals and professional referrals are welcome. If you, or someone you know, would benefit please call 085 8526866 for information ‘Together we can combat loneliness’.

ROSSLARE NEWSLETTER

The newsletter is distributed to our schools and local shops, in addition to our ever growing list of email subscribers. Think smart and get your business in our newsletter NOW – you can’t afford not to. Have you got something happening in your local club or school? Call us now at 053 9132202 for inclusion in our May edition.

SPLIT-THE-POT

This week’s winner picked up €130, What will you pick up this week? Nothing if your not in. Envelopes are available from Cafe Lily’s, Cushen’s Tagoat, Nosh N Coffee, The Enterprise centre, The Lotus Restaurant, Turners Garage, Lollitots, Tides, The Bay, The Bay fish and chip, Centra, Cois Barry House, Kelly’s Hotel Swimming Pool, The Pharmacy, The Hospital Shop, Wild and Native and Sami’s takeaway and convenient store. The next draw will take place in Tides on Friday, April 27.

COIS BARRY HOUSE

Waves Art Group meet every Monday from 10.30 to 12.30 at Cois Barry Centre. Cost is 12 for six weeks, to include tea or coffee and heating. The class is run without a tutor, with members working together. Places currently available – for more information please contact Anne Marie Kearns at 087 8235387.

The Community House is now taking bookings for 2018 so if you want to hold a party or meeting etc, please contact David Clancy 087 7631605. AA Meetings are on every Sunday Evening at 8 p.m.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

A vacancy has arisen on the local community employment scheme if you feel you may be eligible or you require more information please contact 086 8337324.

TIDY TOWNS

Work like the weather is starting to pick up and volunteers may be seen daily picking weeds and litter and generally trying their best to make our village a better place for us all. Don’t just marvel at our efforts JOIN US and JOIN IN Show you care by minding your own patch, pick up after your doggy and remove litter and weeds where ever you see them. The winter is over the sun is shining come on out and join and have some fun.