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BLESSING OF GRAVES CANCELLED
Due to the continuing Covid 19 restrictions the blessing of the graves in Glendalough and Brockagh are cancelled.
WICKLOW MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.
You can follow the parks Facebook page for interesting weekly activity sheets, engaging families to work together during the lockdown in an informational fun way, learning about wildlife and plantlife in the Wicklow mountains.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
We are sending out a big hello out to all group members, who we are missing in the centre. Hopefully you are keeping up your exercise, dancing and singing. A special hello to all those over-70s who are at home and staying safe. We are looking forward to seeing you all very soon on our usual Tuesday morning.
THE BROCKAGH RESOURCE CENTRE
COMMUNITY CALL – Brockagh Centre are part of the Community Call, anyone needing assistance should call community assistance 1800-868-399 or email the centre brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com.
For further information, or to share advice, email brockaghresourcecentre@gmail.com, consult the Brockagh Resource Centre Facebook page or visit brockaghresourcecentre.ie.
RECYCLING BANK – The clothes bank and bottle recycling banks are being emptied when full. on the class blog page. Our Special Education Teachers are also available to support parents and children. Teachers will try to answer your questions in a timely manner. As it is a challenging time for everyone, it may take us a little longer than usual to get back to you. Please bear with us.
As I said before, we do not wish to bring any stress or anxiety into your home. If you cannot do school work or activities at home, please do not worry. The health and well-being of you and your family must always be the top priority.
We are mindful that different children will be able to complete different amounts of work during this period of school closure. As a school we take a child-centred approach to teaching and learning. We will adapt and differentiate all our lessons when schools reopen to take into account where your child is at with regard to their learning.
CLASSES FOR CHILDREN WITH ASD - Teachers in our classes for children with autism will email parents with home learning activities and resources. Dr Geraldine Leader, our ABA Consultant, is available to support parents who have a child with autism. Please contact your children’s class teacher to arrange a telephone meeting with Dr Leader.
School Lunches: As part of the lunch scheme, Carambola have delivered foodpacks to many families in our school during the month of April and May. This service will continue during the school closure period. If you are interested in adding your name to the list, please email schoollunches@newtownprimary.ie. Please include your children’s name in this email.
HSCL - Ronan Keddy, our HSCL co-ordinator, is available to chat to parents during school hours. You can contact Ronan at 086 2434741 or email him at hscl@newtownprimary.ie. Ronan has kindly organised art packs for families who do not have these resources at home. If you need one of these packs, please contact Ronan by phone or email.
COMMUNION AND CONFIR
MATION – We have not yet received any update on new dates for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation services.
Once again we would like to thank all members of our school community who work in frontline and essential services. I hope you all stay safe and healthy. Tabhair aire agus fan slán.
LITTERING
Please respect our community and the many people, Businesses and groups, who help to keep our town so beautiful and litter-free. Littering and dumping is not acceptable even during a pandemic, so please bring your rubbish, used gloves etc home to your household bin and if you see a case of littering/dumping please report to the Wicklow Litter Line on 1890 548837.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE
Your Community is here to help. Ciara Perks is co-ordinating the Newtownmountkennedy Response for Wicklow County Council Covid19 Community Call Helpline. They are there to help in anyway, call them between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.
This helpline has supported many local people since it started. There is help and support available to everyone no matter what. If you need any help whether you are self isolating, ill or cannot get out for the essentials please call Ciara Perks at 087 6380155 or the Community Call Helpline 1800 868 399 and we will get you the help and support you need.
Whether it is groceries, collection of prescriptions, a paper or just a friendly chat please call your community is here for you.
THANK YOU to the amazing people who have volunteered their time, skills and knowledge, you are making a big positive difference to the people of our community.
TÍRMÓR ALLOTMENTS
Grow your health in Wicklow at Tírmór Allotments. Freshly renovated and manicured. Ready for all year growth. Covid 19 spacing between plots. Contact 087 8041636 or tirmor@hub13.ie
A bring a book – take a book initiative is now located in Newtownmountkennedy post office. A large variety of titles are available for you. If you have books to add to the collection feel free to drop them in. Thanks to the Nolan’s as always for offering the space to the community.
NEWTOWN JUNIORS FC
Due to the COVID-19 Virus the SFAI announced, last week, there was an extension to the cessation of all football activities, under its jurisdiction, till May 18 inclusive, following directives from the Government and the Department of health.
Newtown Juniors FC respect these decisions as the welfare of our players, parents, coaches and supporters are paramount. We will continue to monitor the situation and will make decisions with regards to all football related activities when there is more certainty. Thank you all and keep safe.
We are always on the lookout for new players at all age groups so if you have a child or children who would like to play for any of our teams please contact any committee member. We are especially looking for extra players for our under-eights, 13’s and 14’s who all have a couple of spaces in their squads.
We have four players from the club celebrating a birthday around this time and they are Development Squad duo Chloe O’Toole and Cianan Chance and under-11 duo Ryan McDonald and John Turley. Happy birthday lads from everyone at Newtown Juniors FC.
Our Last Man Standing competition was due to go into week three recently. 66 Players were at the starting line in week three in pursuit of the €500 Prize Pot. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Virus all Premier League games in England have been suspended till a date yet to be confirmed and all selections that were made for week three are deemed null and void. We thank all remaining Players for their understanding and patience at this time and we will endeavour to keep everyone updated in the weeks ahead about when the competition can restart. Rules of the competition are on our Facebook and Twitter pages and are also available on request. Good luck to all Players and thank you everyone for your continued support.
On a sadder note the club extends its sincere condolances to the family and friends of Shane Surpless (Season Park).
For further information on all matters Newtown Juniors FC please contact the secretary at 087 6987653 or by email to hughienolan@gmail.com and you can also follow the club on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
While services at Calary Church of Ireland cannot take place during the current crisis, the priest in charge Reverend Niall Stratford is doing services on YouTube each Sunday.
The link to view each Sundays service is Newcastle, Newtownmountkennedy with Calary To find the link, the spelling, spacing and comma is exactly as typed.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place on October 7 for seven days at a cost of €679 fully inclusive. €200 deposit secures booking. This trip will be accompanied by a Spiritual Director. The accommodation is close to the church.
For more information and booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
MINI BUS SERVICE
Don’t forget
if you need anything picked up or shopping done give Gerry O’Toole a shout at 087 2047916.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes please phone or text Margaret Bolger at 087 6472413 or email mgtboger@gmail.com.
COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM
Roundwood Garda Station Garda – Mick O’Rourke, Roundwood Pharmacy – Jonathan and John, Sugar Mountain Café – Janette, Centra – Gabriel and Joanne, Grants Butchers – Keith, Roundwood post office – Malik, Keeleys Hardware – Moe.
For services for senior citizens and High Risk Persons you ring 087 1329420 and we organise delivery of your medicines (order must be placed first with Pharmacy) takeaway dinners, shopping, meat/fish/veg, pension collection (authorisation form to be signed pre-collection), firing heating gas etc.
Feel free to call us to discuss how we can assist you. The number again is 087 1329420.
HELPLINE
The Wicklow County Council Covid Community Response Forum has developed a free helpline for vulnerable members of the community from 8 a.m. 8 p.m. 7days per week. Call 1800 868 399 or email CovidSupport@ wicklowcoco.ie.
LOTTO
The lotto has been suspended for the moment.
CANCER SUPPORT
The Roundwood Cancer Support centre is closed to the public for the moment. If anyone needs to make any enquiries please telephone our confidential phone number 087 6062072.
JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny’s Pre-school Moneystown is now enrolling for September 2020 and 2021 anyone interested contact the school at 086 1705238 or email Jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com.