Greystones notes December 2

Have a look at forthcoming Greystones events outlined below.

Mark your diaries for those that interest you !!

Keep in touch with what is going on.

Straight to your Inbox each week.

 

Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher,  2875327/087 2845465,

kk@KathleenKelleher.com.

 

Please feel free to forward Calendar to family and friends or add to your Facebook page.

 

Reminder you can now listen to the Greystones Calendar on Garden County Radio !!

Innovative programme is called All About Greystones.

Written and presented by former Councillor,  Kathleen Kelleher.

All the Greystones news,  interviews, items of special interest and your favourite music.

 

Saturday mornings at 10,  SundaySunday Edition,  9 am,  Late Edition,  9 pm.

Listen to Garden County Radio on any WiFi connected device … worldwide !!

Let those living abroad know that they can keep up with Greystones events.

Hear Here at www.GardenCountyRadio.ie or download the app from TuneIn.

It’s easy and it’s fun.

 

You can now watch Greystones news video clips on You Tube/Garden County Radio !!

 

EVERY SUNDAY !!

JOHN POWER’S LIVE LOUNGE + HOT SPOT MUSIC CLUB CAFÉ JAM

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Weekly Sunday Jam.

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

 

Live Lounge airs 3 pm to 6 pm.

Café Jam starts at 4 pm

Great way to spend an Autumn Sunday afternoon.

 

Food downstairs at the Beach House.

Sea views upstairs at the Hot Spot windows.

Music in the Hot Spot Lounge.

What more could you ask for ??

 

DAG:T DISABILITY ACTION GREYSTONES TOGETHER

GREAT CHRISTMAS CAKE BAKE OFF !!

7 December, 2014.  Start baking now !!  Details below.

 

GREYSTONES CANCER SUPPORT CHRISTMAS CARDS NOW ON SALE

Popular cards with two beautiful photographs from Jody Connaughton.

An iconic Greystones scene and a seasonal scene.

Packs of 8,  four each of the two designs.

€6 per pack or 2 packs for €10.

 

Now available and in good time for sending oveseas.

Post a piece of Greystones abroad !!

Greystones Cancer Support Centre,  La Touche Place,  2871601 and Facebook.

 

SPECIAL PACKS OF ADVENT WREATH CANDLES

Special packs of Advent Wreath Candles are now available at Brady’s Homecare.

Packs contain all the special coloured candles needed to make a wreath.

Advent Wreaths help to prepare for Christmas in a meaningful way.

Price per pack,  €11.50.

 

Greystones Active Retirement:  Kilian House Family Centre

www.greystonesara.com

 

Outings + Meetings

Membership Payments and Bookings for all events:

Tuesdays,  Kilian House Family Centre,  10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

 

Whist every Wednesday evening                                                           8:00 p.m.

 

Membership is now due !!

 

GARA Art Classes on Monday afternoons

Some places still available.

Just come along,  give in your name and join in.

 

Monthly Walk to Powerscourt                                                     4 December

Meet at Holy Rosary Church Car Park;  10:30 a.m.

 

Christmas Luncheon                                                                       11 December

Parkview Hotel,  Newtownmountkennedy

 

Computer Classes

Names now being taken for 27 February 2015.

St. David’s Secondary School,  1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Five week course.  Places limited.

Details with Pat Riordan.

3 December 2014

Sugarloaf Lioness Club Annual Christmas Lunch

Glen of the Downs Golf Club;  12:30 p.m.

with Fashion Show by Fisher’s of Newtownmountkennedy

Funds raised will go to local people in need at Christmas.

 

Hot Spot Music Club Special Feature

Climbing Ramabang

One Irish climber’s exploration I n the Himalaya and his overland trip home.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Doors open,  7:30 p.m. 

Admission €3.

 

Irish mountaineer,  explorer and travel writer,  Gerry Galligan,  will be giving a slide-show & talk about the first ascent of Ramabang,  along with an account of his extraordinary overland journey home.

 

He will also read extracts from his book,  Climbing Ramabang.

 

“An insightful account of climbing in and travelling through the Himalaya.”

 

“A brilliant talk.”  Johanna Hamilton,  Bridge Street Books,  Wicklow.

 

Come along for a most enjoyable and interesting evening.

 

DAG:T Disability Action Greystones:  Together

Shoreline Leisure Centre;  7:30 p.m.

 

Meeting to help further Greystones’ ambition to become a Gold Star Town.

All welcome to help with this wonderful initiative.

Please feel free to come along.

 

DAG:T is a local group in Greystones working towards building an inclusive community by increasing accessibility to all that Greystones has to offer.

 

4 December 2014

Greystones Active Retirement Monthly Walk to Powerscourt                               

Meet at Holy Rosary Church Car Park;  10:30 a.m.

 

Ladies Night Out Greystones

Supported by wide variety of participating shops in Greystones;  5:00 p.m. until late.

Shops will remain open until 10:00 p.m.

 

Shopping,  Special Offers,  Live Music,  Food & Bubbly,  Fashion Show.

First class fashion,  exquisite gifts,  discerning home interiors.

Glamourous hair and beauty salons.

Great night once again for all the Ladies.

No men allowed !!

 

Special lunch beforehand with menus available specially for the ladies.

Finish the night with a delectable dinner.

Discounts,  bubbly,  samples and competitions.

Demonstrations and in-store promotions.

 

One night only !!

www.facebook.com/LadiesnightoutG

 

5 December 2014

FUNd Raising Quiz Night in Aid of Greystones Family Resource Centre

Beach House,  Greystones Harbour;  8:30 p.m.

 

Why not bring a team of friends or work colleagues along for a fun filled evening !!

Prizes galore and guaranteed to test your general & music knowledge to the limit.

All proceeds going towards services for children,  families + wider community.

 

€5.00 at the door.  Just turn up and join in !!

If you can’t come along on the night,  why not sponsor a quiz table for €10.00.

Details from Claire,  2557528. 

Your details will automatically be entered for prize draw.

 

Hot Spot Music Club

Tir na nOg:  Sonny Condell & Leo O’Kelly

Superb new venue:  above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sonny Condell and Leo O’Kelly are two of the most original and influential songwriters and performers Ireland has ever seen.

 

Doors open,  8:00 p.m. 

Pre Pay,  €10.00;  Door, €12.00.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

6 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club

Carmel McCreagh Jazz Trio

Superb new venue:  above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Soulful interpretations of songs from the Great American Songbook,  as well as contemporary and original songs performed by consummate singer,  Carmel McCreagh.  Accompanied by Fiachra Trench,  pianist, and Keith Donald ,  top notch sax player and former member of Moving Hearts.

 

Doors open,  8:00 p.m.

Pre Pay,  €8.00;  Door, €10.00.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

7 December 2014

DAG:T Disability Action Greystones Together

Great Christmas Cake Bake Off

Shoreline Leisure Centre

 

The Four Christmas Cake Categories are:

 

          Most Delicious Christmas Cake                  Judged on Taste … will be cut !!

          Most Beautiful Christmas Cake                  Judged on decoration .. not cut.

          Most Quirky Christmas Cake                     Judged on style,  design,  imagination

          Children’s Christmas Baking Competition      Cake,  cookies or muffins

 

Second year of this great event with trophies,  raffles and fun !!

 

Hot Spot Music Club:  Sunday Café Jam and UFO vs John Lennon Imagine

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

          Sunday Café Jam                         3:30 p.m.      Free

          UFO vs John Lennon Imagine                   8:00 p.m.      Pre Pay, €5;  Door, €7

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

La Touche Wines Christmas Wine Dinner

Bochelli’s Restaurant;  7:45 p.m.

 

Price per person is €50.

Glass of wine on arrival,  followed by fabulous four course meal.

 

Please book early.

La Touche Wines,  2873826;  Bochelli’s Restaurant,  2873625.

info@latouchewines4u.ie.

 

As always,  this will be a wonderful evening,  good food,  good wine,  good company.

Don’t miss out !!

 

11 December 2014

Greystones Active Retirement Association Christmas Luncheon              

Parkview Hotel,  Newtownmountkennedy

 

12 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club

A Bluesy Christmas from Local Lads:

Dermot Byrne,  King of Delta Blues + Brian Meakin,  Ace Blues Guitarist

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

Doors open,  9:00 p.m. 

Pre Pay,  €6.00;  Door, €8.00.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

December 2014

Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting

Civic Offices,  Mill Road;  7:30 p.m.

You can follow GMD on Facebook !!

 

13 December 2014

Christmas Craft Market

Swann Hall,  St. Patrick’s Church,  Church Road;  11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A wide range of wonderful crafts for special and unusual gifts.

Refreshments & light lunches available.

Free Admission !!    All welcome !!

Details from Joanne,  2010648 or stpatricksparish@eircom.net.

Hot Spot Music Club

Aja … The Greatest Steely Dan Tribute Band !!

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Doors open,  9:00 p.m.

Pre Pay,  €10.00;  Door, €12.00.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

14 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club Café Jam:  Proteus Jazz Band

Plus John Power’s Live Lounge

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

          Live Lounge             3:00 p.m.

          Proteus                   4:00 p.m.

19 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club:  Fundraiser for SADS

The Cadillacs:  1950s Rock n’ Roll:  Live Band and Dancing

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Doors open,  9:00 p.m.

Admission €10.00.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

25 December 2014

Christmas Day:  Happy Christmas to all !!

 

26 December 2014

St. Stephen’

28 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club:  Vangoose

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Doors open,  9:00 p.m.

Admission €5.00.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

29 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club:  Eoghan O’Sullivan Homecoming Gig

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Doors open,  9:00 p.m.

€5 cover charge for venue costs.

Surplus to Greystones St. Vincent de Paul.

 

Cash Tickets may be purchased at Vintage La Touche at The Bridge on La Touche Place.

Also at Sunday Jam Sessions from 4:00 p.m.

www.thehotspot.iehotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com087 2917519

 

Every Sunday !!  John Power’s Live Lounge from Garden County Radio.

Drop up and listen to John Power’s Live Lounge with Hot Spot’s Café Jam.

Above the Beach House,  Greystones Harbour.

 

Sometimes it’s jazz,  sometimes it’s Ukulele,  sometimes just plain ol’ roots.

To participate,  perform or promote,  email hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

Live Lounge,  3 to 6.  Jam Sessions begin at 4.

 

1 January 2015

New Year’s Day:  Happy New Year to all !!

 

28 January 2015

Greystones Cancer Support Men’s Evening

La Touche Place;  8:00 p.m.

 

This meeting is for men who have or who have had cancer and for those men who have family or friends who have had cancer. 

 

Details from 2871601,  Facebook and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.

 

Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance,  encouragement and support to cancer patients,  their families and their friends.

 

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