Blackwater
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Active Retirement are hosting a ‘meet and greet’ afternoon on Monday, January 20, at 2.30 p.m. in the parish hall. All members, and those interested in joining, are most welcome to attend. An afternoon of chat, music and refreshments for all. annual membership fees of €20 payable on the day.
MODERN JIVE CLASSES
There are modern jive classes starting in Blackwater parish hall each Wednesday beginning on January 15. The classes will be given by Fran Cullen and they will run from 8.30 p.m. till 11 p.m. Modern jive is a great way to learn or improve your dance skills, to get fit and to have great night out. Cost €10.
GAA NOTES
Ger Corrigan has been ratified as Junior B hurling manager for the year ahead, ably assisted by Brian Curran and Eddie Rowe. Best of luck to the lads.
Tomas Murphy played corner forward with St Peter’s in there four point defeat against St Kieran’s in the Senior A championship recently.
There was no winner of the recent lotto with the jackpot of €15,000. Lucky-dip winners were Owen Murphy, Declan O’Leary, Eabha Murphy, Rita Murphy and the seller’s prize Bridie Gordon. Next draw in Oulart on January 20.
SCOUTS
There willlbe an information and registration night for all Blackwater scout sections this Friday January 17 at 8 p.m. There will be a short presentation and a quick video followed by teas and biscuits.We currently have spaces in cubs,scouts and ventures, we are taking names for our beaver section for this coming September, We are also looking for new leaders in all sections, full training will be provided.If you would like to help but don’t have time feel free to sign up to help out new parents and friends group that will also be setup on the night.
ANY NEWS?
All notices need to be sent via email to blackwaternotes@ gmail.com on the Thursday evening by 9 p.m. before publication every Tuesday or if email is not available please call Clare at 086 8386242. Many of our parishioners are not on social media or email and rely on the paper to keep them up todate.