Kilmuckridge
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
Kilmuckridge Active Retirement Group meets in the Upton Court Hotel every second Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m., starting on Thursday, November 8, activities includes: Bingo, Cards, arts and crafts, annual Holiday, Chat, come along have a cup of tea and make new friends. For more information ring Anne at 086 0829725.
COLLECTION THANKS
The Wexford Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland wishes to thank everyone who gave so generously to their recent church gate collection in Kilmuckridge, amount collected and banked was 386-20, thanks to the collectors for all their time and help. All the money collected will stay in the branch to be used to benefit all the children and adults in the branch.
SOCIAL WALKING/ RUNNING GROUP
An open social walking/running group has commenced in Kilmuckridge. Meets will take place at 8.30 p.m. each Monday to Friday evening starting at St Joseph’s NS for anyone who wishes to take part.
Anyone interested can join the informational Whatsapp group by contacting Yvonne O’Sullivan at 087 9555282 or otherwise simply turn up any evening that suits and join in. At least two members of the group will definitely be out each of the nights except for nights where a Red Warning has been issued for the area.
This is a casual group set up to encourage people to get out and about with others in the community for some gentle exercise at a pace that suits each individual. Looking forward to meeting any new joiners.
UKEBOX JUNIORS
Coming soon. Kids Ukulele group – Pre-Teens age: 7-10 years and teens age 11-17 years. No experience needed, all abilities welcome. Contact Jill Cox Tel: 086 0678614.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
Kilmuckridge Drama Festival Committee have the honour of hosting this year’s One Act – all-Ireland Drama Festival. The festival will be held from Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 7, to December 9 in the KMH Anyone, who wishes to place an advertisement in the souvenir programme please contact Liam at 087 2496724 or Annette 086 3290967 or any member of the committee for details and prices.
BINGO
There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, November 15, is for Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre. Jackpot €390. Free raffle.
TOYS COLLECTION
LauraLynn Ireland’s Children’s hospice is having a collection of toys, games, books, clothes and baby equipment in good condition that your family no longer use, in the KMH on Monday, November 19, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Items collected are for a Children’s Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Amber Springs Hotel. Raffle prizes, goodies and lots of family fun – all welcome.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre – Christmas Concert on Friday, November 30, in the KMH at 8 p.m. Admission Adults €10. Children €5. For bookings phone 053 9130393. Our line up for this year is as follows: Gorey Choral Society, Kelli-Ann Masterson, Paul Murphy, Kathleen Byrne and Christine Black, Ballygarrett Choir, Mary Farrell, Yvonne O’Sullivan, Philip Byrne, Kilmuckridge Cool Hand Yukes. MC Ger Teehan, Sound Rob Weldon, Billy McCreary Lights, Eithne Corrigan Accompanist.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play Bridge in Seán Óg’s Kilmuckridge Bridge Club at the Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge on Monday evening at 7 p.m. Partner required. Also Thursday Morning 10 a.m.. No Partner required. We have a joker system. Results for Monday, November 5, to November 1: Jo and Podge Ussher. Second: Noreen O’Donnell and Dolores Rapple. Results for Thursday, November 8, to November 1: Veronica Clancy and Dolores Rapple. second: Mary Watson and Bruce Walker.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha will hold their Enrolment Evening for students entering first year in September 2019 on Tuesday, November 20, from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Please contact the college if you have any questions or queries about enrolling your child.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Funding of personal alarm and pendant available for one year by registering for the scheme with Kilmuckridge Community and Family Resource Centre. Contact 053 9130393.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing continues on Mondays in the Upton Court, Kilmuckridge from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beginners welcome from 7.30 p.m. Cost is €7 per person. Great exercise and great fun.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns is now taking bookings for the afterschool club which will operate till 5.30 p.m. Pick up from St Joseph’s Primary school at 1.40 p.m. and 2.40 p.m. by our childcare team. Subvention schemes available. Contact 053 9130393.
FREE TRAINING
COTS is a WWETB (formerly Fás) training centre located in Kilmuckridge. We are offering the opportunity to complete a Level 5 in Retail Practice with additional training: Barista Skills, first Aid, Manual Handling, etc. This is a fulltime free course scheduled to commence in September 2018. Those in receipt of a social welfare payment will obtain a substantial training allowance. To register your interest, please contact us at 053 9130393, email cotscheme@hotmail.com, Facebook page or call in for a chat at Family Resource Centre.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call in any time during these hours have a coffee meet everyone and see some of the projects the group have made. For more information phone 053 9130393. Everyone welcome all age groups.
MEALS ON WHEELS
If you can spare an hour or two of your time to deliver meals once a month, please contact us at 053 9130393. The areas we deliver to Ballygarrett, Monamolin, Kilmuckridge, Blackwater and the Ballagh.