Rathdrum
CARTOON FESTIVAL
Keep the weekend of July 28 to July 30 free because it is going to be a fun, jam-packed weekend. We had our biggest meeting last week with over 25 people, so planning is well under way. We have a huge music weekend planned, with Albert Webster and Liam Kinsella organising the music it promises to have a wide variety of music to suit everyone.
The popular busking competition is back so it would be lovely to see some of the old faces who took part in the previous festivals coming back to play along side the new talent. The Market Square will be buzzing with live music from traditional music, DJ, live bands with lots of family entertainment. The local pubs are also organising musics to keep the festival atmosphere going.
The RDA kindly moved their annual fireworks to Sunday to tie in with the weekend and this promises to be one of the the best with Big Digger playing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by the Bandits before and after the Fireworks.We are still looking for Terry Willers’ pictures to display in the Exhibition centre so please drop into Bill Porter in Avondale sports. Keep an eye out for next week’s notes, details on workshops, Cartoonists to follow. Check out our Facebook page ‘The Rathdrum International Cartoon Festival’ for more updates.
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
Gymnastics and Trampoline summer camps start in Rathdrum this week, there are limited spaces left on the camp starting in Rathdrum on July 10 Super summer camps run by professional qualified coaches and performers for the past nine years. Rathdrum Age 6+ July 10 Gymnastics only OR Trampoline only Little People Gymnastics only camps for age 3-5 run on the same dates 10 a.m. to midday book online rathdrumgymclub.ie rathdrumgymclub.ie/
Click Pay now button to book Wicklow Age 6+ Dominican College, July 17, 24th, 31st + August 7 Book online wicklowgymclub.ie flipsgymclub.ie/Click Pay now button to book. Wicklow town mixed trampoline and gymnastics camps.Ph 086 3212213.
Members €90 per week Non-Members €110 admin@ rathdrumgymclub.ie mailto: admin@rathdrumgymclub.ie Little People Gymnastics only camps for age 3-5 run on the same dates 10 a.m. to midday Little People Camps Members €60 Non-Members €75
Come along to see Ireland’s best Tug of War Clubs compete against one another and support Co. Wicklow’s very own Tug of War team Ballinastoe.
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday, July 16, from 3 p.m. Family members and friends are more than welcome to attend. €5 per book and great raffle prizes. Come along and enjoy.
LUNCH CLUB
A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday, July 28, in Chester Beattys at 1.30.
DAY TRIPS
There has been some changes to the day trip and the date has been changed to Friday, July 28, as it is not possible to visit St Mel’s Cathedral on a Saturday. The bus will pick up in Roundwood at Parish Hall at 9 a.m. and travel to the Greville Arms, Mullingar for tea and scones We will visit Tullamore Distillery for some whiskey tasting and visit St Mel’s Cathedral There will be free time in Mullingar for shoping. Our evening meal will be in the Greville Arms with after dinner entertainment till 10.15 p.m. and then home. Total cost €70 per person. Names a.s.a.p to Susan at 087 6273032.
Another day trip to Johnston Castle and Wexford town will take place on August 26 which includes scones, tea and dinner. Leaving Roundwood Parish Hall at 9 a.m. Cost is €70 per person. All money to be in before August 1. For further information please contact Susan at 087 6273032.
WALKING GROUP
The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group have finished their activities for the summer. Well done to the great bunch of all ages who walked every week since last October. Thanks to Nollaig Cruise, Mary Dowling and all in Wicklow Local Sports Partnership, who helped set up the group through the Roundwood and District Community Council.
The group will be back in action in September, have a great summer and keep walking.
CAR BOOT SALE
The next car boot sale in Roundwood parish hall is July 9 Set up 10 a.m. starts at 12.00. Booking is essential, for queries or bookings call Ben at 087 9627527.
LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s draw. The numbers drawn were: 2, 22, 23 and 30. There was one match-three winner, Mairéad Redden. Next week’s jackpot will be €11,500
MONEYSTOWN DANCE
The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown Community Centre on Friday, July 14, from 9.30 p.m. till 12. Tea served, refreshments also available, door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing, jive, etc. Our August dance is on Friday the 11th and our September dance will be held on September 8.
MENS SHED
One of the shedders with a sewing machine has volunteered to carry out repairs so if you have a working pair of trousers that needs a hem, then you know where to come.
In our garden the vegetables are jumping out of the ground and it won’t be long before we will be able to supply a head of cabbage or a head of lettuce or a bucket of spuds to every house in the locality. So watch this space.
For information feel free to call or text 086 8650588 or art@eircom.net is the address if you feel like mailing.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
The next dance in Roundwood Parish Centre will be on Friday, July 21, with dancing by John Flood.
BARN DANCE
Moneystown barn dance and barbecue in aid of Moneystown Community Centre will take place on Saturday, July 29, in the community centre starting at 8.30 p.m. Music will be provided by the Three Bobs from 10 p.m. to midnight and the Roamin Cadillacs from midnight to 2 a.m. and then disco afterwards. Food served till 11.30 p.m. Fully licensed. Admission €20. For further information contact 086 1504221. Looking forward to seeing you all at what promises to be a great night.
BLESSING OF GRAVES
Roundwood Parish Cemetery Sunday/Pattern Sunday – will take place on Sunday, July 23. Please note the 11.30 a.m. Mass will be Celebrated in Roundwood Cemetery. This Mass will be offered for all interred in the ceme- tery and will include a blessing of the Graves.
AN TÓCHAR GAA
Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre. Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. facebook.com/ psquaredperformance
The An Tochar Cúl Camp will run from July 10 to July 14. Further information/booking available on kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
CEILI FIGURE DANCING
Any adults interesting in reliving their youth when we all learned to ceili dance? There are ceili dancing lessons in the Parish Hall in Roundwood on Wednesday nights starting at 8 p.m. for an hour. It’s learning to ceili dance in a fun and friendly manner (solo and group dances). Just come along on the night
45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8.30 p.m. Tea served.
SET DANCING
Roundwood set dancing continues every Thursday night from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. in Kavanagh’s Lounge, Roundwood. Music this month with Michael and Brian. Admission remains at €5. Beginners are always welcome along with anyone looking for a bit of exercise and a fun night out.
HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open every Sunday from midday till 5 p.m. in the Parish Centre. Come for all your fresh bread, home baking, jams etc. There will also be pictures, home crafts, plants and more. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome.
ANGEL HEALING
Why not take two hours out of your week just for you and join us on a Monday evening at 7.30 in the Parish Hall, Roundwood. Here you will be part of a group who know that looking after their well being is so important. You will learn how to meditate and be still, to connect to your Angels and be supported by the wonderful people who have attended this group in Roundwood for 13 years. So if you would like more information you can contact me Mary Stacey at 087 9819420 or just come along on the night.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje leaves on October 11, for a week. Cost €669 per person sharing. Single Room extra. €200 deposit secures place balance to be paid 12 weeks prior to departure.
Price includes flights (Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board accommodation in house beside the church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje.
Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking, headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin. Philip is a very experienced guide having spent over twenty five years in Medjugorje. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. For more information/ booking Contact Mary King at 087 2185067.