Kilcoole
KAPS – KILCOOLE AREA PLAY SPACE
The KAPS Committee has been in existence for 12 years trying to make a playground in Kilcoole a reality. There have been many twists and turns along the way but we were delighted when work finally commenced before Christmas. The date for completion has changed several times and the committee do not know when it will be finished. Our role has been to apply pressure on the council to keep the Kilcoole playground on the agenda, to liaise with the council with regard to design and community needs, to fundraise, to try to put in place a Caretaker, extra seating around the playground and to organise a launch for the community once it is opened. The committee has no control over placement of entrances or footpaths and we do not currently know when work will recommence on the build nor the timeframe for completion.
Although the committee are disappointed with the delays on the project, we remain optimistic that it will be completed in the near future. All queries relating to the playground should be directed to Wicklow County Council – 0404 20100.
PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
All are welcome to come along to the parent and toddler group at the Community Centre from 10.30 p.m. to midday every Wednesday. €2 per child.
NORTH WICKLOW SENIOR CITIZENS AND FRIENDS
The annual trip this year will be to Galway. Participants will travel by coach on Monday, April 17, and return on Friday, April 21. The group will stay in Flannery’s Hotel, Galway. Daytrips will incorporate visits to places such as Clifden and Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, ferry to Inishmore, half day scenic tour of South Galway and North Clare via Ballyvaughan and the Burren and other places of interest. Total Cost €330 (Sharing) and €410 (Single Room Occupancy). If you wish to reserve a place please give your name and a non-refundable deposit of €30 to Veronica Byrne (086 3935471) or Tony Rennix (086 0747039) prior to March 1, with full payment no later than March 31.
NEWCASTLE HOSPITAL EASTER EGG APPEAL
This annual charity day will be held on Saturday, April 8, from 12.00 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mill Room. Organiser Sylvia Scanlon wants to buy 60 easter eggs for patients at Newcastle Hospital with the balance of funds being split between the Open Door, Kilcoole Tidy Towns and Bray Lakers. There will be a draw with 100 prizes. If anyone would like to donate a prize or unwanted gift please drop in to Kilcoole Pharmacy.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The centre is available for bookings (e.g. classes, meetings, birthday parties). Bookings can be made via email kilcoolecc@ gmail.com or by phone 01 2872017. Office opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
LOTTO
Kilcoole GAA weekly lotto draw takes place every Monday night with the jackpot increasing €200 per week till it’s won. Pick four numbers, match four to win or share in the jackpot, match three to win or share €200. Tickets on sale in Tesco and Centra every Saturday morning or daily from some outlets or any committee member.
BINGO
Bingo is held on Monday nights in St Patrick’s Hall at 8 p.m. Everybody is welcome.
NOTES
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