Bunclody Beat
BUNCLODY-KILMYSHALL DRAMA GROUP
Bunclody-Kilmyshall Drama present the comedy ‘Women on the Verge of HRT’ all of this week (Monday the 12th to Friday the 16th) in the comfortable setting of Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club. The play is directed by Tommy Murphy with Mary Gibson, and the cast includes Bunclody regulars Sinéad O’Gorman, Margaret Farrell and newcomer John Donoghue. The play is a comedy by the renowned Belfast writer Marie Jones. Best friends Anna and Vera are both on the wrong-ish side of forty. They share a love for singing sensation Daniel O’Donnell. During a trip to Donegal to see their idol they confront the realities of their lives: loveless marriages, faithless husbands and the prospect that life is rapidly passing them by. Audiences will love the humourous take on middle-age and relationships, and the two women work through their issues with the help of their waiter and some vodka with hilarious results.
Bunclody Golf Club is offering a pre-theatre menu before performances – if you fancy treating yourself. To book food call the Golf Club at 053 937444.
The play runs from Monday, November 12, to Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. nightly. To book tickets please contact 087 2269737 giving name, number of tickets and the night you wish to attend.
BUNCLODY MARKET
Bunclody Market is open for business every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street. Tea and coffee and cakes are served so come along in and take a relaxing break from shopping in town. Get your fresh baking, organic vegetables, jams, chutneys, honey, plants, crafts, clothes and much more. Bunclody Market invite any bakers and crafters (certain rules apply) to contact Marie at 087 7788467 to find out how to join our market.
THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along-enjoy a social and Informative gathering.
The November programme includes.
Monday, November 19 – autumn and Christmas Planting with Fergal Joy, Glanbia.
November 26 – Arts, crafts and Games.
New members welcome. Throughout the year we will have entertainment, information sharing, arts/crafts, guest speakers, bingo/card playing.
This club suits the 60+ age group.
Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and Light Lunch. Come along-enjoy a social and informative gathering.
BENEATH MY ANGEL WINGS
Beneath my Angel Wings are holding a memorial service in St Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy on Thursday, November 15, at 7 p.m. All welcome to attend.
VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
If you have a vacant retail or manufacturing premises in Bunclody town or in the greater Bunclody area please contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966 or bambunclody@gmail.com. Working in conjunction with Enniscor- thy and District Chamber of Commerce, we are receiving ongoing enquiries looking for various premises so if you have a property to let we will be glad to hear from you.
THE MALL MARKET
Bunclody’s outdoor market, Mall Market, Market Square, is a street market this is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It has been up and running for some time now and is selling hand crafted gifts, vintage finds collectables, local produce, breads, cakes, fresh fruit, jams, honey, potatoes, knitwear, bric-à-brac and flowers. Please do call over have a look, say hello.
SOCIAL DANCING
There will be social dancing in aid of Beam in the Step House Hotel, Borris on Friday, November 23, with doors open at 8.30 p.m. and live music by Cupla. Your support will be very much appreciated.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library.
Thursday, November 15, at 7 p.m. – Climate Change – Simple Physics but Complex Politics with Gerald Fleming, Meteorologist.
This talk will give a background to the science of climate change. It will detail the work done in recent decades both to refine the science and to provide adequate, understandable summaries of the key issues to help society decide on appropriate policies and actions. The talk will examine key questions as to whether we can enjoy a sustainable lifestyle while protecting our atmosphere.
Open event for adults and young people. Meteorologist Gerald Fleming retired as Head of Forecast Division, Met Éireann in December 2017.
Following schooling in CBS Wexford, he took out BSc and MSc degrees in Experimental Physics from UCD, following which he joined Met Éireann in 1980.
For most of his 37 years with Met Éireann he worked as a weather forecaster and a weather broadcaster, becoming a familiar face on Irish public service broadcaster RTÉ.
He is still very active in meteorology, most notably with the World Meteorological Organisation (a UN specialised agency) for whom he has chaired the programme on Public Weather Services for over a decade. He has lectured extensively and conducted many training courses on weather communication and related matters. – Booking essential
Saturday, November 17, Science Week Workshop: Create a Web Game – Workshop one 10.30 p.m. to 12.45 p.m.; Workshop 2: 2 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. Suitable for 12 years + Booking essential.
This short workshop explores the basics of creating a web game. Discover how HTML, Javascript and other programming tools work together to make games that run in a web browser. Beginning with hand-drawn images on paper, you will create your own working 2-D platform game on the web. We will also learn how maths can help us to create and control game objects, so that we can generate unique and expansive virtual worlds.
Participants can either use their own laptop or use one of the library’s desktop computers. To ensure that every participant has access to a computer during the workshop, please notify the library in advance if you wish to use a library PC This workshop will be led by Dr Ted Burke and members of the Robo.
Slam STEM outreach collective at the Dublin Institute of Technology.
Saturday, November 22, at 7 p.m. The Do’s and Don’ts of Online Shopping with Niamh Bierney.
When it comes to shopping, nothing beats the ease of buying online. It is the quick and efficient solution for people with busy schedules or anyone looking for greater selection and discounts. With the best online shopping sites, buying everyday necessities has never been so easy.
Although online shopping is convenient and easy, and can give a great user experience there are times it can turn into a nightmare. In this talk we will take you through safely buying from the most popular online sites, to shipping methods and different payment methods. The aim is to have a great shopping experience while staying safe online.
Booking essential. Saturday, November 24, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Creative Writing Workshop; How to interweave the past with the present to create compelling fiction with Sheila Forsey. – Join Irish Times best-selling author Sheila Forsey for this creative writing workshop.
Sheila is a graduate of Maynooth in creative writing and is PRO for Wexford Literary Festival.
Are you intrigued by the ghosts of the past? Are you curious when you see wisteria curling through the windows of an old house or you find an old sepia photograph that time has forgotten? Crumbling old houses, faded photographs, legends retold and mysteries untold are our link to the past. In this interactive workshop you will explore the narrative of the past and the present and then discover the process of the delicate interweaving of both to create a rich layer to your fiction writing. Booking essential.
Regular Adult Events Drop of Ink Writing circle Saturday, November 10, at 11 a.m.
Bunclody Knitting Club Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All welcome – free. Adult Reading Circle Friday, November 9, at 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. Join us any time, just drop in. Regular Children’s Events Toddler Story Time Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Junior Book Club – Meet Caroline Busher, Reader in Residence, who will facilitate the meetings till December 2018. Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
ATTENTION, LADIES
There are a limited number of places still available on the Carlow Catalyst Programme For Women’s preparation for work course, which is starting on Thursday, November 22, in Forward Steps Resource Centre in Tullow.
Courses are open to Women, who are not working and who are not in receipt of job seekers or a work related payment (other social welfare payments are allowed).
This is a part-time morning course, initially one morning a week before Christmas, then three mornings a week after Christmas.
If you are considering returning to work, or thinking about up skilling and feel that you could benefit with some support, guidance and confidence building, then this course could be perfect for you. If you are eligible to take part in this programme, all training and supports are offered Free of Charge.
For further information please contact Orlaith or Sinéad in St Catherine’s Community Services Centre at 059 9138700.
WHIST
Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were: Top score Eamon Hayes, first lady Kitty Mahon, second lady Una Kehoe, first gent Mike Murphy, second gent Seanie Murphy, half time gent Teresa Byrne, half time lady Peggie McDonal.d Other winners – Mary Lee, William Lee, William Lee.
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody. First deal at 8.45 p.m.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw is Friday, November 23, Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. We thank you for your continued support.
DANCING CLASSES
Social dancing classes are held in Rathoe Community Hall, Co. Carlow, every Thursday night. Classes in jive waltzing quick step foxtrot etc All are welcome to come beginners to advance. No partners needed. For more information contact Mary on email danceland@ live.ie or phone 086 8153033.
BRIDGE
Recent winners at Bunclody Bridge Club were: First Anita Nolan and Eileen Gray; second. Florence and Tony Jordan; third Maureen Moorhead and Jill Mellon. Bunclody Bridge Club meets in Redmond’s, Main Street, on Wednesday evenings.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Bunclody Christmas Lights Committee will hold two trolley Raffles in November to help offset the costs of Christmas Lighting in Bunclody. The first will take place on November16th and 17th in Eurospar, Bunclody and the second in SuperValu on November 23 and 24. If can help any of those days, even for an hour, please contact Catherine Finn or Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966. Your help will be very much appreciated.