VANDALISM
which could result in the return of possible lockdowns in the Irish Republic.
VOLUNTARY HELP/ PARTICIPATION
Many of you may have noticed over a few weekends past that Cork County Concil dispatched a team of workers to Buttevant Town on a general cleanup and tidy/makeover to improve the appearance of the town having suffered during the pandemic. commerciallyfinancially in employment areas and community life in general with the introduction of the Covert19 Pandemic restrictions.
This occasion was introduced to help raise the spirits mentally and physically of those residents who were housebound and restricted in their daily life and routines.
As a result Buttevant Community Council is asking local residents who may have a Community Tree or Flower/Seat Display adjacent to their house dwelling or business would they if possible or when convenient to them to water the trees or plants and keep their area tidy and presentable to make our town viable attractive to the passing footfall and to possibly new residents or potential businesses and development.
Your help no matter how or in what ever way will be greatly appreciated.
Vandalism has become a regular happening in all our lives and areas these days. There are regular occurrences of varying forms not alone in larger towns and cities but in local villagesand towns in all our lives. Buttevant has not escaped the new phenomenon and public fixtures and buildings have become victims of untoldand unnecessaryvandalism. These acts happen at various times of the day and night and show no respect for public or private property and also have no respect for life or limb.
We all need to be more vigilantand report any unusual sightings of wrong doing and report these actions to the relevant authority. All vehicles and properties should be checked and secured before we retire for the night or vacate our homes for any length oftime. Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence and the sender will not be identified.
LITTER
Litter is still a problem in the town with no respect being shown with the depositing of litter in all areas. The Community Council is in contact with Cork County Council with the view of having at least a twiceweekly streetsweep and general landscape improvement and also the possibility of having a litter warden patrolling the town area and environs on certain days of the week.
DOG FOULING
Some dog owners are still oblivious when it comes to cleaningup when their canine and feline pets have deposited their pooh droppings on the footpaths and walkways within the town. It takes very little time to gather up the animal residue and take it home with you and your pets. The droppings are unsightly and can cause pedestrians young and notsoyoung to have an unexpected fall when the residue is stepped on. Do take care and be aware of the dangers your pets’ depositing can cause.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Community Council and its’ officers are always available to offer help and adviceand direction to anyone who may need help with the relevant authorities governing bodies and organisations in obtaining the advice and help they may need and there is no fee charge or renumeration for the necessary service required.
BADMINTON.
Buttevant Badminton Club has recommenced their weekly badminton sessions for the forthcoming winter season. The weekly training and game sessions are held in the Buttevant G.A.A. Hall. The sessions this season will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 08.30. p.m. each night. Whilst the regular members will be in attendance the club is also welcoming new attendeeswho may be interested in becoming members. Why not give this activeand exciting game a try. It will keep you slim trim and brimful of energy.
SOCCER CLUB.
The club facilities are now a available for Parties Special Occasions and other celebratory occasions at very reasonable fees. All club facilities can be availed on for your special function. Further details can be had by contacting 0861276374.
The All WeatherPitch is also available To Hire for interested groups and organisations. Please contact the clubhouse on 02241025for details.
All club activities are available on Facebook:Buttevant Soccer Club and on Twitter: @buttevantsoccer.
The clubs weekly FastestMinute Draw has resumed with the resumption of The Premier League.
The clubs’ weekly lottery draw has also been reactivated with a substantial monetary jackpot to be won on the choice of four numbers to match the four numbers drawn on a Thursday evening at an appointed public venue.
ALERT.
Following break ins and robberies locally we would all do well to be on highalert and vigilant regarding our properties and neighbourhood. We should also be attentive to our elderly residents and living alone sick and infirm neighbours. There is a CCTV system within the town but it does not cover all visible residential areas and is only accessible to some appointed persons. The majority of people also find that CCTV is an invasion of a persons private and personal persona. Crime is no longer committed during the hours of darkness and the majority of incidents happen during daylight hours. We should be alert to and conscious of suspicious persons acting suspiciously and also be aware of unusual activities and suspicious vehicles operating in all areas. Always report whatever persons or unusual happenings you may perceiveor observe to the relevant authorities.
BUTTEVANT ROAD RUNNING CLUB.
Buttevant road running club continues to be very active in all forms of road runningand athletic meets throughout the local areas and further afield. Training sessions continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 07.15p.m. Tuesday nights’ runs will beheld outdoors and Thursday nights runs will take place indoors. Please check the clubs’ Facebook for all details. Sunday morning runs meet each Sunday at the local Coop. at09.00am. HiVis vests/bibs are compulsory. All participants must be over 18years of age. The club can also be contacted by email at buttevantrc@gmail.com. New members over18yrs. of age are always welcome.
BALLET.
Further to all the other activities available in the parish Buttevant
has also a regular ballet class which is held weekly in the Muintir na Tire Hall. Membership is available to anyone who wishes to have their children learn the ballet form and the tutor Ms.Radcliffe who is a fully qualified instructor and teacher of the art can be contacted at the Muintir na Tire Hall during the weekly classes which usually take place on Friday afternoon.
This facility may return to its’ weekly sessions when the schools return and society reopens in some form.
HELPLINE.
Buttevant Saint Vincent de Paul association has a dedicated helpline for those in the community who may need assistance to provide for themselves or their families. Please contact 0860209477 in strictest confidence.
SYMPATHY
SYMPATHY is extended to those who have suffered a bereavement or personal loss recently. Sincerest condolences are offered to relatives neighbours and friends whose funerals we were unable to attend due to the current restrictions regarding crowd assembling and gatherings.
WELL WISHES Go to those who are ill at home or in hospital at this time.