Broomfield
CONTACT ME
Contact Gerard on 087/2729154 or E-mail: starinaghgerard1@ .com if you have an item for this Column.
BEST WISHES
The best wishes of the Association and Community is extended to all who are hospitalised or ill at this time. We wish you a speedy recovery.
ART CLASSES
Monday morning classes, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, resume on 19th February 2018. For further information, please see the Teach Raithneach Art Group Facebook Page.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Broomfield and District Community Alert, Text Alert mobile number is 086 2193103. Don’t be afraid to make that call, it might make all the difference. An issue that is topical presently is the cost of house insurance.
Things that influence the cost of insurance may include all or some of the following; have external doors a 5 bar locking system, are windows lockable, do you have an alarm, is your alarm monitored, do you have security cameras, do you live in a Community Alert or Neighbourhood Watch Area. These are all desirable, albeit costly, security measures, and insurers may ask about them. Without them you may be considered higher risk.
Of course, if there was no criminality, no burglaries, would these security measures be required? So law abiding citizens, decent, honorable people, must pay the price for those unscrupulous people who make their lives a challenge and misery on a daily basis. We need more Gardai, a greater Garda presence, and Garda Stations manned and open on a regular basis. Sin e craic an seachtain!
BIRD FEEDING
The bird Feeding Programme is working well at a number of locations throughout the District. Do what you can please, to look after our feathered friends, they will appreciate it.
This extremely cold spell is particularly hard on the birds, so they are eating a significant amount of food. It is said that St. Valentine’s Day is the day when the birds pair off, very romantic! If you are thinking of putting up bird nesting boxes, there is good advice on the siting of same from a number of sources. The Bird Watch Ireland website may be worth a browse.
There is a bird feeding table on Hungry Hall Park, if you have food that would be suitable, then the birds will not object! Thanks!
SPRING
Traditionally, St. Brigid’s Day heralded the arrival of Spring, and hopefully a change in the weather, for the better. A few people in the area were seen collecting rushes, so the age old tradition of making St. Brigid’s Crosses prevails. Incidentally, the Daffodils are making valiant attempts to flower and will do so shortly. There are Primroses in flower on Hungry Hall Park. A great year ahead le cunamh De!
TEACH RAITHNEACH ACTIVITIES & CONTACTS
Walking Group, contact Josie on 086 4458108
Irish Dancing, contact Grainne on 086 3707227 or Olive on 086 3502157
Parent and Toddler Group, contact Isobel on 087 4170561
Set Dancing, contact Gerard on 087 2729154
Craft Club, contact Teresa on 086 3212986
Yoga, contact Grainne on 086 8046781.
Tir na n-Og Active Retirement, contact Mary on 086 8548682
Art, contact Niamh on 086 8554590
Community Alert, contact Malachy on 087 2765207
TUS VACANCY
A TUS vacancy exists with Broomfield and District Residents Association. The Work Programme involves Care-taking duties in and around Teach Raithneach, as well as the maintenance and up-keep of a number of amenities throughout the District. If you think you are eligible to participate in this Scheme, then please contact the Secretary on 086 3212986 for more information. Self referral forms are available. These allow you to self-refer to Meath Partnership, the body who have responsibility for implementing the TUS Scheme in this area.
TEACH RAITHNEACH BOOKING
To discuss options or to book Teach Raithneach, contact Alice on 087-9360018
BROOMFIELD BONUS BALL LOTTERY RESULTS
Draw Date: 31/01/2018 Bonus Ball Numbers were: 38, 26 and 05.
No Jackpot Winner! Next Week’s Jackpot: €2,400.
This Weeks €20 Winners: Jim Finegan, Termonfeckin. Larry Geraghty, Collon. Sam Kealy, Broomfield. Nick Morgan, Kellystown. P. O’Brien, Tullyesker.
Promoters: Gerard Weldon, Elizabeth Gallagher, Eileen Traynor & Teach Box.
Next Draw Date: 07/02/2018 Thanks for supporting Broomfield Bonus Ball Lottery.