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KILTRA SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONCERT
The Kiltra School of Music will present a choral extravaganza of rock, pop and musical theatre in the National Opera House on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April. Tickets are on sale now from the National Opera House box office 053 9122400 and from Bredas Corner Shop in Carrig on Bannow. Ticket prices €15-€22.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing continues in Carrig community centre as follows. 12th April Sean Loughrey, 19th April Michelle Murphy, 26th April Adrian Ryan. All welcome refreshments served.
CARRIG COMMUNITY CENTRE
Dance Fit every Thursday night. Dance Fit Class will start at 7p.m. and Social Dance Class will start at 8p.m. No partner required, lots of fun, plenty of exercise and fun! Pay as you go.
Slimming World every Wednesday 5.30pm till 7.30pm - all welcome.
Social Dancing on Friday nights - next dance on 12th April with music by Sean Loughrey.
Bingo every Saturday night from 8pm - all welcome.
Yoga every Thursday morning at 9.30am - just come along and enjoy pay as you go.
BALLYMITTY HALL EVENTS
Our Car Boot & Indoor Market returns on Saturday 27th April in Ballymitty Church Carpark & Ballymitty Hall, Y35K221. To book a stall or for further information contact 089 2722808 or ballymittycarboot@gmail.com.
Monday Night Bingo – Ballymitty Drive-in bingo on Monday nights at 8 p.m. Come play at our Drive-in Bingo (Ballymitty Church Carpark).
Women’s Shed – We meet Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Re-connect or make new friends.
COMMUNITY GAMES
A reminder that Athletics Qualifiers take place in Taghmon on Wednesday 24th April at 6pm.
The U10 & U12’s are busy practicing to play Carlow in Leinster Competition as are the U13 Soccer Players.
Well done to Donnacha Barry on winning U10 County Handwriting competition, He now qualifies for All Ireland, best of luck!
Keep an eye on the BBCT Facebook page for upcoming closing dates for all the various competitions. More info contact Anne 083 3153216.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
CHARITY WALK - The Grantstown Charity Walk will be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May at 11am, commencing at the Church. Registration is at 10.30am: €10 Adults, €5 Teens & Children, under 12 Free. High vis vests must be worn during the charity walk. Tea/Coffee and Cakes for everyone upon their return
DEMENTIA CAFÉ - Grantstown Daycare Centre are once again hosting the Wexford Dementia Alliance Pop-Up Dementia Café on Friday 26th April from 10.00am – 12.30pm
This free of charge Pop-Up Café facility is open to people in the community living with or concerned about dementia. Are you caring for a family member? We are reaching out to you to come to our Café. You are welcome to bring a friend and/or your family member living with Dementia. Doors open 10am. Informal opportunity to meet, share ideas & get support.
Guest speaker on the 26nd is Niamh Bolger, Wexford Age Friendly Coordinator. Niamh will talk about the Wexford Age Friendly Strategy 2022 - 2026. Developed by the Age Friendly Alliance following an extensive consultation with older people throughout the county. The Strategy seeks to enhance the quality of life of older people in County Wexford, using a multi-agency approach (statutory, voluntary and community sectors) to implement a range of objectives and goals.
For further information please: Phone 051 561016 or email manager@grantstownpriory.com
SPECIAL FUNDRAISER APPEAL - At Grantstown we have a special fundraising drive. Can you please support this appeal to replace our large mini-bus. We use this bus as an essential service to transport our day care clients from their homes to Grantstown and home again. All donations are greatly appreciated, contact Paul Carey on 051 561 016 or email manager@grantstownpriory.com
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME - If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, Tus or have been unemployed for one year or more, then you may be eligible for a C.E. Scheme. We currently have vacancies for a Laundry worker, Carers, Kitchen Assistants, Childcare Assistant, Driver/Maintenance and Groundskeeper. Please note no qualifications are needed for the above positions as full training will be provided free of charge which will enable you to find work in the future. We have had great outcomes in getting people back to full-time employment. Phone us on 051 561016 for more information.
MEALS ON WHEELS - Would you like to have Delicious and Nutritious meals delivered to your door? Grantstown Daycare Centre operates a Meals on Wheels Service every Tuesday & Thursday for a small fee. Why not give us a call on 051 561016 for more details.