‘Meet and Eat’

‘Meet and Eat’ is a new pilot project that aims to target older adults who are socially isolated or living alone. It is particularly targeted at those who are vulnerable due to physical, mental or cognitive impairment and are living in the Roundwood, Laragh, Ashford and Newtownmountkennedy areas.

Twelve volunteers are being recruited to assist with preparing nutritious meals and providing companionship at mealtime once per week in the older person’s home. Training will be provided for volunteers.

If anyone knows of a vulnerable adult in the target area who would benefit from this intervention or of a suitable volunteer, they are asked to contact Wicklow Dementia Support at 089 4286928 or wicklowds@gmail. com.

Training will take place this month with the programme being rolled out in February.

Wicklow Dementia Support assists people with dementia and their family carers in County Wicklow and to assist them in maintaining their quality of life. 2018 Quiz and Wicklow and District Credit Union is urging primary schools to get involved.

The local quiz takes place on Friday, January 26, in the Grand Hotel and the closing date for entries is January 19. Application forms are available from the Credit Union office.

The quiz is divided into two sections: competition A is for children aged up to 11 and competition B is for children aged between 11 and 13.

Local winners will receive a wide range of prizes and plaques. The winning teamms will then progress to the regional knockout stage in early March. Level 2 (Advanced Beginners) and QQI Level 3 (Improvers) will take place on Wednesday evenings.

The courses are for English speakers of other languages and preference will be given to those on social welfare payments or in low-paid employment.

For more information or to register, call 086 0430062 as soon as possible.