Kilmuckridge
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Our annual Christmas party is on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in Upton Hotel at 2 p.m. Tickets €20. Names in before December 21 to Anne 086 0829725, no names after this date. Three course meal, music, raffle and a great afternoon.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
The Christmas Appeal Collection will be taken up at the church gate after Masses on the week of December 8/9. Permit No 399/18. Your continued generous support is very much appreciated and valued – Thank you. Request for St Vincent de Paul assistance to the confidential helpline 085 1159495.
TROLLEY DASH
A Trolley Dash will be held on Sunday, December 23, at Hammels Centra, lines will be sold for this outside the shop over the coming weekends.
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
A New Year’s Eve party will be held in the Upton Court Hotel. Tickets €10 each inc. admission, finger food and a door price of a hotel breakaway. Live music by Theresa and the stars followed by DJ and late bar. Doors open at 9 p.m. and live music starts at 10 p.m.
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 0829725All-Ireland Drama Festival
The all-Ireland One Act Drama finals will run from Friday, December 7, to Sunday, December 9, inclusive, in the KMH the Drama Festival committee are very proud to be hosting such an event and the audiences and groups alike will benefit from its greatly enhanced, warm and comfortable facilities with improved theatre specifications. Mr Michael Stafford will perform the opening on Friday, December 7, and adjudicator for the festival is Imelda McDonagh. The Kilmuckridge Drama Festival Committee last hosted the One Act all-Ireland Festival in 1988.
ART EXHIBITION
In conjuntionn with the all-Ireland One Act Drama Festival, there will be an ehibition ‘Reminiscent’, of work by three proficient Wexford Artists in the Upton Court Hotel on December 6 at 7 p.m. Opening and wine reception at 7 p.m. Guest speakers – Lisa Byrne and Michael Johnston. Contact Sheenafurlong@hotmail.com Reminiscent is a series of work featuring visual artists; Sheena Furlong, Paula Tate and Trish Middleton. They have come together using their individual artistic styles to produce a body of work which reflects the drama of both life and nature.
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 What’s App 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.
BINGO
There is a Charity Bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge every Thursday at 8.30 p.m. Next Bingo on Thursday, November 29, is for Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre. Jackpot €450. Free raffle.
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.
Christmas Competition is on Thursday, December 6, 9.45 a.m. Names needed in advance of the competition.
Results for Monday, November 26. First: Peter Buttle and Podge Ussher. Second: Mary-Pat Mullen and Iris McMenamin. Results for Thursday, November 29. first: John and Nora Clarkin. second: Mary Mulrennan and Mary Murphy.
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.
AFTERSCHOOL
Little Acorns are 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.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 16.00. For more information phone 053 9130393.
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.