ROUNDWOOD

HERITAGE WEEK 2020.

The Heritage Council is putting a callout for project ideas for National Heritage Week 2020. National Heritage Week, will run from Saturday, 15th Sunday, August 23. This year, instead of events, the Heritage Council are looking for projects from individuals and groups all around the country that explore the theme of ‘Learning from our Heritage’. To help you to choose a topic, three sub-themes are suggested Heritage on your doorstep, relearning skills from our heritage and the heritage of education. For further information check out heritageweek.ie/news/inspiration-for-your-national-heritage-week-project

JM SYNGE PROJECT

local theatre maker Cliona O’Connell, and Aughrim based actress Andrea Kelly would love to talk to people in the area who have local knowledge or stories about the playwright JM Synge, the Synge family and their connection to the Roundwood area. If you have any stories we would love to hear from you. You can email projectsynge@gmail.com, or give us a call or text at 087 4673858 and we will get back to you. Any information you have, no matter how small, is very welcome. We are currently working on the development of a new theatre project sited in the county, re-imagining Synge’s life, work and connection to Wicklow. This project is funded under the Wicklow Artist Award Scheme 2020.

GOLF SOCIETY

Our president’s day golf outing to Woodenbridge GC, has changed from Sunday, July 5, to Sunday, July 12, tee times remain the same 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your captain Willie Kenna.

LOCAL LINK BUS

Important notice to all local link passengers using the LL183 Glendalough to Wicklow service that from today till July 3 at least we are running a bigger bus due to demand. Social distancing remains in place on public transport. If passengers can look out for the J J Kavanagh bus rather than the usual bus.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

We are starting work on the 2020 Roundwood and District Historical and Folklore Society Journal, and we are putting the call out for articles, short topical items that are of interest to the whole community. Ideally about 1000 words long, deadline for submission to us at roundwoodhistorical@gmail.com by Friday, July 10.

ROUNDWOOD PHARMACY

Just a reminder on the options for ordering your prescription medicines (preferably 48 hours in advance) 1: Whats

App: TEXT ONLY SERVICE to 087 3605997. 2: At the pharmacy (our health screen is still in place) 3: Phone 01 201 2946 (phone line can be very busy) four.via our website. If you are in the at-risk and vulnerable group we can offer you free delivery for your prescription medicines via our free Pharmacy Home Link service.

RESERVOIR DAM WALK

The walking trail on the top of the Upper Reservoir Dam is now reserved for vulnerable users and those aged 70+. All other folk are asked to please take the lower trail along the tree line which runs parallel. Thank you for your cooperation.

CALARY CHURCH SERVICES

Church services at Calary will resume on Sunday, July 5, at 9.30 a.m. Members of the parish have been working hard to put in place stringent protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of all who attend. Anyone coming to a service is asked to arrive early to ensure that all the necessary guidelines are followed.

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.

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. 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.

LOTTO

The lotto has been suspended for the moment.

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.

ROUNDWOOD 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.

HELPLINE

The Wicklow County Council

Covid Community Response Forum has developed a free helpline for vulnerable members of the community from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week. Call 1800 868 399 or email CovidSupport@wicklowcoco.ie.

LOCAL NOTES

If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.com.