Wicklow People

Dunlavin

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SHOEBOX APPEAL

Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal – if anyone would like to fill a shoebox for children in need you can drop them into the parish office, Scoil Nioclais Naofa or contact Shona at 087 6884879.

PARISH HISTORY BOOK

A new book by Chris Lawlor entitled ‘With Much Quiet Fervour’ on the history of Dunlavin Catholic Parish and St Nicholas of Myra Church was launched at the harvest festival. The book is now on sale in the parish office, at the back of the church, Ed’s Fruit and Veg and Whelan’s Pharmacy.

The 80 page book costs €5 and would be of interest to people both within and beyond the parish. It would also make a very nice gift to send to locals who are living abroad. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the parish. Would make a great little Christmas present for a loved one.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

West Wicklow Historical Society will host a lecture on the Battle of the Somme in Timmins’s Bar (upstairs), Weavers’ Square, Baltinglas­s on November 7 at 8 p.m.

The lecture will be delivered by John Martin, who served in the Defence Forces for more than

Looking for people from Donard, Donoughmor­e, Dunlavin and Stratford to join committee we can check that you are in Westside area, for your area and children to be part of Community Games. Any questions contact our Facebook page or Mary Brett at 086 3047659. Please spread the word.

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

The friendship club is meeting every Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish centre. New members always welcome.

FLOWER/GARDEN CLUB

Dunlavin Flower and Garden Club will host a demonstrat­ion ‘With Christmas in Mind’ on Wednesday, November 14, at 8 p.m. in the Jonathan Swift School Hall. Paula from Flower Box will be the demonstrat­or on the night.

THE FOLK GROUP

We’re at midday Mass on the second Sunday of the month and 10 a.m. Mass on the fourth Sunday of the month.

We’re always open to new members We practice after Mass, you don’t need to be able to read music to join in the singing and there’s no pressure to attend every time.

We enjoy singing uplifting modern hymns as well as a few of the beautiful traditiona­l ones. If you’re interested in joining us, contact Suzanne at 087 2977794 or speak to one of us after Mass.

A Remembranc­e Mass takes place on Wednesday, November 14, at 7.30 p.m. in Hollywood Church.

SOCIAL

There will be a social in aid of Down Syndrome Kildare Branch (serving West Wicklow) in the Hollywood Centre Saturday, November 17. Music: Brian McDermott. Admission €10 Students €5. Refreshmen­ts served and are included in admission. This is last social till March. Thank you for your support for past number of months – it is greatly appreciate­d.

TIDY TOWNS

Our Halloween cake sale and raffle last weekend was great success, and we would like to thank everyone for their very generous support.

Our calendar and Christmas cards proved very popular, they are now on sale in the Hollywood Café, the Hollywood Inn, Tutty’s pub and Breda’s Hair Salon.

Please like and share our Facebook page to keep updated on our progress and what’s going on. Our work mornings continue every Sat meeting at 10 a.m., new faces are always welcome.

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Juvenile Badminton classes are back running Mondays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nights. Places still available for Monday nights for second and third class. Please contact Chloe Clarke for more details at 087 0613292.

Adult Badminton takes place every Wednesday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Hollywood Centre. For further details contact Deirdre Keogh at 087 6193509.

MUSIC UNDER THE MOUNTAIN

Traditiona­l Music Classes for children take place in the Hollywood Centre every Saturday from 10.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. For further informatio­n contact Eric Greaves at 087 2248509 or 045867380.

HILLBILLIE­S FOOTBALL

Football is on every Monday night in the Hollywood Centre from 8.15 – to 9.15 p.m. For further informatio­n contact Paul Clarke at 083 1522272.

PILATES CLASSES

Pilates classes have started on Tuesday mornings from 9.45 to 10.45 in the Hollywood Centre.

Lotto draw Results: Held November 1. The numbers drawn were 14, 23, 26 and 28. The was no winner of the jackpot. The seller’s prize went to Brian Allen (383). The €50 prize winners were Ian Burke (134), Dee Mulvey (72) and Liam Healy (78). The next draw will be held in the Hollywood Inn on November 15 for a jackpot of €7,200. Please return all tickets by 7.30 p.m. Good luck to everyone and thank you to all sellers and buyers of tickets throughout the year. Your continued support is much appreciate­d. You can purchase lotto tickets locally from club members and local businesses and online at hollywoodg­aa.com.

The club dinner dance will be held in Tulfarris on Saturday, November 17. Tickets are €35 and are available from Séamus Tutty, Paul Wilson, Liam Mooney, Kevin Traynor, Susan Wilson, John Clarke, PJ O’Keeffe, Mikey Healy, Keith Burke and Eoin Burke.

Hollywood GAA Club will hold its AGM. on Sunday, December 2, at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse. Nomination forms will be available shortly.

NEIGHBOURH­OOD ALERTNESS

Care of the Elderly: Anyone aged over 65 and are in need of advice/obtaining a Phone Security System contact Marie at 085 1072356. This also applies to Smoke Alarms.

Dark Evenings are fast approachin­g so be a ‘good neighbour and call regularly for a friendly chat and making sure everything is ok’. Thank You. Be alert at all times. You can call Gar-

Details of Tinahely Walking Club Sunday walks for the next two weeks: November 11: Kaideen, B, 10-12km, three hours. Meet at Tinahely 10 a.m. November 18: Croghanmoi­ra, B, 12km, three hours. Meet at Tinahely 10 a.m. or Aughrim 10.15.

As usual, please ensure to wear proper walking boots, to bring adequate food and drink and to pack (or wear) rain gear.

BASKET MAKING DAY

Come and learn how to make a wicker basket at the Farm Shop, November 10 at 10 a.m. till 5p. Cost is €85 for the day this includes materials for basket, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Please call Philip at 087 8168457 to book.

COLÁISTE BHRÍDE DOES STRICTLY

Coláiste Bhríde’s Strictly Come Dancing will take place on November 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available in the school, from the PTA, from any of the dancers or by phoning 086 8500607 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets will also be on sale in Gregan’s shop, Coolboy, Tinahely post office, and Aughrim post office.

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