Broomfield & District
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
The April Monthly Meeting of Broomfield and District Residents Association takes place this Thursday night 6th April at 8.30 pm. All Committee Members are requested to attend.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The Tir na n-Og Active Retirement Group resume its activities this Friday evening 7th April at 6 pm in Teach Raithneach. This Social Evening includes; activities and games, refreshments, and a chat with neighbours and friends. Everyone welcome especially New Members. Contact Mary on 0868548682 for further information.
IRISH DANCING
The Farrelly School of Irish Dancing Class Feis takes place in Rathkenny Hall on Sunday next, 9th April. The Schools Classes form Gibbstown, Rathkenny, Castletown, Navan, and Teach Raithneach will participate.
SINCERE SYMPATHY
The sincere sympathy of Broomfield and District Residents Association and the Community of Broomfield and District is extended to Eileen Hogan, Rathmaiden, Slane and her extended Family on the passing of her Brother John, Galbally, Limerick recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time for you.
CHILDREN’S GARDEN
The Children’s Garden Group is anxious to recruit more Children and Parents for the coming Garden Season as work will begin shortly. Please get in touch if interested, your participation would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Teresa on 087 9375550 for further information.
THE BRICKX CLUB .
An Easter Special Craft and Lego session where we get creative with Easter Projects . From 4–6 pm on Thursday 13th April. Creative Easter fun for boys and girls aged 4 and upwards. Contact Teresa 086 3212986 .
CRAFT CLUB
The Craft Club will be back on Tues 24th April at 10.30 am, where we will be doing some easy Craft Projects . If you wish to join us give me, Teresa, a call on 086 3212986.
WALKING GROUP
Off road walking continues on Sundays, starting at 12 noon. Evening walking will resume shortly. New Members always welcome. Contact Josie on 086 4458108 for further information.
ANTI-LITTER LEAGUE
Meath Co. Council’s Anti-litter League has well and truly started, with one Round of Judging already completed. Another Round of Judging takes place sometime in April.Thanks to everyone who is making an effort on the various roads entered, please keep up the good work! If you have not been participating to date, but are in a position to do so, please do what you can to help retain the gold Medal again in 2017. Please do not leave it to the dedicated few! Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, contact Gerard on 087 2729154 for further information, or starinaghgerard1@gmail.com.
POKER CLASSIC
There will be a €20 Poker Classic in Teach Raithneach on Good Friday night, 14th April, starting at 9 pm. Please contact James on 087 2507978 or Gerard on 087 2729154 for further information or to book a ticket.
TEACH RAITHNEACH
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, please contact Alice in the first instance on 087 9360018.
TUS/RSS SCHEME VACANCIES
A number of vacancies on the TUS Scheme with Broomfield and District Residents Association are currently available. There may also be a place on the Rural Social Scheme (RSS). If you are eligible to participate in either of these Schemes, and would like to be considered, please contact Gerard on 087 2729154 or Meath Partnership on 046 9280790.
MEN’S SHED
The activities of the Men’s Shed continues every week. We recently held our annual dinner in Watters, Collon. Over 30 men attended, what was a most enjoyable event, with good food ,music and craic. This week we completed our Annual Competitions which were keenly contested. winners in the Bowls were Des McKenna and Paddy Geraghty, and the runners up Martin Weldon and Ciaran Baxter. In the Pool competition Declan Monaghan and Johnny Weldon triumphed. In the Workshop the men are making various woodcrafts and this week made two lovely Buddy Benches for Collon National School.
We are currently planning our programme for the next few months. It is hoped to organise some tours along with visiting other Men’s Sheds around the country. If you would like to and join us, please come along any Thursday morning between 10 am and 1 pm. You will be very welcome. Contact the Men’s Shed at 0872728229
ALBION ROVERS NEWS
Albion Rovers are offering two Great Camps this Easter School Holidays: FAI Soccer Sisters Camp Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th April 10am-2pm daily. Cost €30 per child for girls only 7-12 years old. For more information email or to book a place go to www.soccersisters.ie or call 1890–653 653.
Albion Rovers Easter Soccer Camp Tuesday–Thursday 18th20th April, 10am-1pm daily, €20/ child if booked before 12th April & €25/child when booked after this date.
LOTTERY
Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery Results. Draw Date: 29/03/2017. Bonus Ball Numbers were: 33, 28 and 39. No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €8,000. This Weeks €20 Winners: Steve Tyler, Slane. Sheila Matthews, Starinagh. Pauline Dunne, Broomfield. Tom Mathews, Collon. Bridie Doggett, Kellystown. This week’s Promoters were: Vincent Fitzsimons, Gerard Weldon, Sheila Matthews and Teach Box. Next Draw Date: 05/04/2017. Thanks for your valued support!