Greystones notes December 21

Welcome to the Greystones Weekly Calendar of Local Events   

 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!

BEANNACHTAÍ NA NOLLAG !!

 

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.

 

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 plus 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 ??

 

GREYSTONES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT

RECEPTION FOR FORMER MEMBERS GREYSTONES TOWN COUNCIL

Greystones Town Council was established as Greystones Town Commission in 1984.

Greystones Town Council was abolished in May 2014.

This was done as part of Local Government changes.

Greystones Municipal District held a reception for former serving Members.

Reception was to show appreciation to all former Members for their hard work.

Their commitment and dedication helped to make Greystones what it is today.

Garden County Radio was at the reception.

You can view the reception on Garden County Radio Facebook Page or You Tube.

 

PARK FOR FREE ON SATURDAYS IN GREYSTONES BEFORE CHRISTMAS !!

Two hour on street parking is free in Greystones on Saturdays before Christmas.

Take advantage of this Christmas shopping bonus !!

Shop local for that special Christmas gift right here in your own town.

Lots of ideas,  lots gift items,  lots of convenience,  lots for you.

Start now to make Christmas special by doing your shopping in Greystones.

Normal parking restrictions for parking on double yellow lines + loading zones remain.

 

EAST COAST FM ANNUAL ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVE A GIFT CAMPAIGN

Christmas can be a very difficult time.

Sadly,  not everyone will get what they need or what they want.

You can help !!   You can make a difference !!

Please support the East Coast FM Annual St. Vincent de Paul Give a Gift Campaign.

Simply drop a new unwrapped gift to Shoreline Leisure Centre Greystones.

Presents needed for all ages:  girls and boys,  men and women,  babies,  teens,  toddlers.

Remember !!  All the campaign gifts stay in County Wicklow.

Details from www.eastcoast.fm/giveagift or Claire,  2724700.

 

OLD GREYSTONES HARBOUR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Greystones Library for the month of December.

The O’Rourke family was very involved over the years in photographing Greystones.

These particular photographs were taken 1990 to 2000.

They would make a nice and nostalgic Christmas gift.

 

CECIL BEARE ECUMENICAL CAROL SINGERS RETURN FOR CHRISTMAS 2014

Please come along and join with them to sing and collect.

Donations go immediately to local charities.

Please be generous when carollers call.

Please check that people coming to your door are genuine + have permit.

 

Meeting points each night at 7:30 p.m.

Wrap up warmly,  bring gloves and a torch.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Full details from Ruth Handy,  2875161.

 

          Monday         22 December           Fenton’s Fires, Heathervue/Hillside

          Tuesday        23 December           Top of Rathdown Park

                                                          Rathdown Park + Redford Park

          Wednesday    24 December           Fenton’s Fires

 

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 !!

 

Activities finished on Tuesday,  16 December, 2015.

Activities resume on Monday,  12 January, 2015.

Keep Fit resumes Monday,  19 January, 2015.

 

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.

19 December 2014

Hot Spot Music Club:  Fundraiser for SADS

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

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Twenty one year old Darragh Kelly from Greystones died suddenly in his student accommodation in 2003. 

 

Tonight’s event is to highlight the work of the Mater Family Screening Clinic,  established to screen high risk families for conditions that can cause Sudden Adult/Arrhythmia Death Syndrome.  The clinic,  funded totally by charitable donations,  has already screened over 4,500 family members.

 

The Kelly family would like to raise awareness of the fact that up to a hundred young people die of SADS each year in Ireland.  Each family who has suffered such an unexplained death should be screened.

 

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.

 

19 December 2014

Christmas Coffee Morning and Open House at YWCA Coolnagreina

YWCA Coolnagreina,  Trafalgar Road,  just up from Greystones Harbour.

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day.

 

Everyone is welcome to drop in for fresh coffee and homemade treats !!

This is a wonderful Christmas opportunity to get into the festive season !!

Details from 2874221.

 

20 December 2014

Holy Rosary Church Choir Annual Christmas Carol Recital

Immediately following 6:00 p.m. Mass.

All welcome to this significant annual event.

 

21 December 2014 to 22 December 2014

St. Vincent de Paul Youth Sleep Out in Greystones in Aid of Homeless

Church Road,  Greystones;  from 3:00 p.m. Sunday to 3:00 p.m. Monday.

Your support and encouragement will be very welcome.

 

Twirltastic Christmas Show

Greystones,  Kilcoole and Newtown Baton Twirlers

Shoreline Leisure Centre,  Greystones;  2:30 p.m.

Adults,  €7.50;  Children under 12, €5;  Family of 2 Adults and two children,  €20.

 

Come along and support a fantastic local group,  great show and great entertainment !!

 

25 December 2014

Christmas Day:  Happy Christmas to all !!

 

26 December 2014

St. Stephen’s Day

 

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 !!

13 January 2014

New Lego Club Starts Today

Presbyterian Church Hall,  Trafalgar Road,  opposite St. Brigid’s National School.

 

Small supported group setting for girls and boys,  ages 5 to 12 years.

All abilities with a passion for Lego.

 

Build an adventure,  stretch your imagination,  make friends.

Creative themes with a focus on building collaborative + imaginative play + social skills.

Facilitated by Speech & Language Therapist.

 

€10 per session.

Please contact to reserve a place.

 

Details from legobuildingclub@gmail.com, 086 2337950 or Facebook.

 

21 January 2015

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.

 

27 January 2015

Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting

Civic Offices,  Mill Road;  7:30 p.m.

You can follow GMD on Facebook !!

 

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.

 

Can we help you or someone you know ??

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