GREYSTONES AND DISTRICT NEWS ROUND-UP
Concert
A concert by The Alexandria Singers ‘Pops’ Chorus, Virginia, USA and Gaudium, Bray, takes place in St Patrick’s Church on Sunday, July 22, at 8 p.m. This will be an evening of songs from shows including The Lion King and Wicked, choral classics, American Folk and Irish traditional music. Tickets are €10 on the door and all proceeds go towards activities for adults with physical disabilities at Open Door, Bray. Call 01 2867123 or 087 6250823 for further details.
Market celebrations
The North Wicklow Country Market will celebrate its birthday on Saturday, July 21.
The market will mark the occasion by hosting a coffee morning during the market to raise funds for the Temple Street Children’s Hospital.
On the day the market will celebrate its 48th birthday and there will also be a raffle.
The market takes pace at Newcastle Community Centre between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21.
Denaligarden
The Denali garden opening will take place at the Charlesland house on July 21 and 22.
Opening hours at the event are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is €5 and refreshments will be available.
There will also be a plant sale. Proceeds will go to Greystones Cancer Support.
Active retirement
Greystones Active Retirements has day trips organised for July and August.
On Wednesday, July 18, they go to County Wexford to visit Secret Valley wildlife park and zoo, Gorey, and Wexford Lavender Farm, Inch.
On Wednesday, August 22, they will visit Wells House and Gardens, Ballyedmond, Gorey, and Cois na hAbhann Garden, Home and Lifestyle Centre, Camolin.
The cost is €30 with the coach leaving the Holy Rosary car park at 9.30 a.m.
Information for both trips is available from Elsie Kelly on 087 7468426
Soupand sandwiches
After a summer break, soup and sandwiches will be served at St Patrick’s Parish Centre on Tuesday, September 18, from 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m. A suggested donation of €5 will go to charity.
Dementia Friends
Greystones Dementia Friends is a local group for those caring for someone with dementia.
The group meets every Friday morning in the St Patrick’s Parish Hall at 11 a.m. The group would love to welcome anyone caring for those with dementia.
Memory Lane is a new music group for people with Alzheimer’s or their Carers. Singing is not only an enjoyable activity, it can help those with dementia.
They and their carers can express themselves and socialise with others in a fun and supportive group.
Join Memory Lane each Friday morning at St Patrick’s Parish Centre, from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
For more information contact Elaine on 086 8270105 or Fiona on 086 8455256.
Carbootsale
St David’s car boot sale is back for summer. It runs the first and third Sunday of the month over the summer until September 2.
The sale will be on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gates open for sellers at 7.30 a.m. The fee is €15 for cars or €25 for vans or cars with trailers.
Badminton
Bray Greystones badminton club welcomes new players every Thursday night at 8 p.m. in BIFE Novara Road Bray. Beginners and back to badminton players welcome.
Family badminton takes place every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults and children welcome.If interested please contact Mary on 0894132070
Storytime
The popular children’s storytime has moved to the slightly later time of 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings at Greystones Library.
The session is suitable for babies up to children aged six years. All are welcome to come along for some super stories as well as the chance to meet other parents and carers. No booking is required.
Grape exhibition
Greystones Art & Photography exhibition takes place on Sundays throughout the summer at the harbour.
The exhibition is on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lots of wonderful art and photographic items to see and purchase.
HolyRosary choir
Holy Rosary Choir needs new members.
The choir sings at 6 p.m. Mass in the Holy Rosary Church on the first and third Saturday of the month.
For more information call (085) 8801466.
HolyRosary social
Holy Rosary parish social, hobby and craft afternoon will and take place on the first Sunday of each month.
The event will take place at Kilian House Family Centre from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. each month.
Refreshments are available at €1.50.
The event is for people aged 18 and older. For more information go to greystonesparish.ie.
Men’sShed
Greystones Men’s Shed is open at the first Wicklow Scout Hall on Church Road.
All men – younger and older, working, retired, and unemployed, are welcome on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For more information call Jim at 089 2540586 or email greystonesmensshed@gmail.com.
Scoutleaders
Greystones Scouts are now recruiting new leaders for 1st Wicklow, 2nd Dublin, St Kilian’s Scout Group.
The group has been active in Greystones for over 90 years and scouters are now being recruited to help run the weekly programme.
Past members are most welcome. Full training will be provided by the group.
For more information, contact group leader Anthony Finnegan at greystonesscouts@eircom.net.
Knitted blanketbid
Greystones Cancer Support is helping with a world record attempt.
Valery Larkin in Ennis, with the help of the Irish Red Cross, is aiming to make the world’s largest knitted blanket.
The record is currently held in South Africa.
Valery and her team are asking people to knit wool squares, 6” x6”. These are then made into blankets, loosely joined together to form the big blanket. When the big blanket is finished, it will be broken back into the smaller blankets.
These 5’ square blankets will be used in Ireland or sent overseas to refugees.
You do not have to make up a 5’ square blanket yourself, just knitting the squares would be a big help.
Greystones Cancer Support has all the details on needle size, wool, colours and designs. They can also provide the wool if you do not have your own odds and ends. Anyone with double knitting wool to spare is asked to let them know.
To find out more, contact GCS at 01 2871601 or info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.
German language
A German conversation group which meets each week in Greystones Library will close for July and August reopening on September 1. .
Men’sevening
Greystones Cancer Support’s men’s evening will take place on Wednesday, July 25, at 8 p.m.
This evening is for men who have had cancer or whose family or friends have had cancer.
This will be the last meeting before the summer break.
Their allotment at Season Park farm in Newtown is going well. The ground has been cleared and the shed is up. The group’s fruit, flowers, vegetables and herbs are all growing nicely.
Outdoor movies
Whale Theatre presents The Jungle Book at The Cove on Sunday, July 29 at 9 p.m.
Tickets are €5 and there is a limit of four per person. Outdoor movies continue on August 11, with Airplane.
Log onto whaletheatre.ie or call 01 2010550 to book.
DelganyICA
Delgany ICA will meet at St Patrick’s Parish Centre on September 10 at 8 p.m.
They meet on the second Monday of the month and will have lots of activities and ideas.
Bereaved Group
Greystones Cancer Support Bereaved Group have two Fiver Friday lunches this summer. The first one will take place on July 27 while the second will be on August 31.
The lunches take place at The Castle Inn, Newcastle at 12.30 p.m.
There is easy access at the location and plenty of free parking.
All those who have been bereaved through cancer are welcome to attend the lunches which are a great opportunity to meet new friends.