Bannow Ballymitty
DANESCASTLE SCHOOL
Application forms for enrolment in Danescastle NS September 2019 are currently available from the school secretary. These forms are also available from the Play School and Montessori. Those wishing to enrol a child should return form on or before January 31.
STUDY CENTRE
The Study Centre in Wellingtonbridge re-opened Monday Monday, January 7. Running Monday to Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students can avail of individual days. Availability on Saturday for students that want to attend Saturdays only. Please contact Margaret Moran 087 2040823 or Marie Carthy 087 9709901 for further details.
DANCING IN TÍR NA NÓG
Dancing stats back on Thursday night, January 17, with music by Mary Prendergast. We also will have €100 spin the wheel.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto numbers were 1, 5, 14 and 26. Congratulations to Paddy and Kathleen Kehoe, who were match-three winners. Next jackpot will be €10,100.
The camogie AGM will take place on Sunday, January 20, at 5 p.m. in the complex. Anyone wishing to help out in any way please attend this very important meeting for the upcoming season.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the 15th: Pongo in the morning and Cards/Music with Jimmy Barnwell in the afternoon. Wednesday the 16th: New Ross Community Hospital visiting/ Pongo in the morning and music in the afternoon. Bingo at 8 p.m. Thursday the 17th: Pongo/Chair Exercises in the morning and Cards/Yoga with Julie in the afternoon. Monday the 21st: Baking with Geraldine/Exercises with Mairead in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Services Available In Grantstown Daycare Centre – Tuesday the 15th: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Wednesday the 16th: Counselling from 1 p.m. Thursday the 17th: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Monday the 14th: Group Physiotherapy at 11 a.m. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the services. All these services are available to everyone in the community.
CE Scheme Vacancies – Do you want a new challenge this January? We have the following positions available in Grantstown. Carers, Kitchen Assistants and Bus Drivers. If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, Tús or have been unemployed for one year or more, then you may be eligible for a CE Scheme. If you are interested in learning new skills while helping others then we would love to hear from you. Phone 051 561016 for more details.
WALKING GROUP
Are you interested in going for an early morning walk? A few of the residents at Grantstown have started walking in the Bannow-Ballymitty GAA Ground at 9 a.m. You are more than welcome to come and join us and everyone at their own pace.
HORTICULTURE GROUP
The Horticulture group are restarting after their Christmas break Friday, January 11, in Grantstown. If you would like to join the group please phone 051 561016 for more information.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Next meeting is on Thursday, January 17, in Ballymitty Hall at 8 p.m. following Draughts practice 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for national school children from the Carrig and Ballymitty area.
It was suggested at the last meeting that we consider entering Draughts; Chess; Handball; Art and Handwriting; Music; Soccer; Basketball and Athletics.
Proposed date for Draughts competition is Saturday, January 26, or Saturday, February 9, in Bree, so not much time left. Chess is on February 7 in Piercestown. Art and Handwriting in Castlebridge National School – date to follow.
So, come along to the meeting on Thursday, January 17, so we can decide going forward what we can take part in. Contact Anne Reville on areville@eircom.net or 051 561629 after 6 p.m.