Greystones notes week May 30th

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

kk@KathleenKelleher.com.

 

VINTAGE LA TOUCHE SHOP IS CLOSING DOWN

Located upstairs beside Trafalgar Road Car Park.

Opposite old La Touche Hotel.  Shop used to be on La Touche Place.

 

This wonderful shop has an absolutely gorgeous range of items.

Clothing,  jewellery,  china,  hats,  purses,  vintage of all kinds.

Bargains to be had galore.

Sandra Fitzgibbon will give you personal attention.

If you are looking for that special piece of clothing.

Or that very very special gift item.  This is the place to go.

Shop closes end May.

Don’t let the shop close without paying a visit.

This shop is one of the best of its kind.

And it is located right here in our town !!

 

IRISH GERMAN SOCIETY OF CO. WICKLOW TRIP TO WURZBURG

30 June to 3 July, 2016

 

Trip includes Civic Welcome;  opening of Kiliani Fest

Celebration of 30th anniversary of German-Irish Association

Church celebrations of St. Kilian.

Details at gjjones@eircom.net or 2875678.

 

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR FREE HOME INSULATION SCHEME

Bray Area Partnership Warmer Homes Scheme now accepting applications.

This scheme has already insulated 500 homes in Co. Wicklow.

Eligibility details and insulation details from Warmer Homes Team,  2866080.

 

SUNDAY MARKETS AT THE BOAT YARD

THE BEACH HOUSE GREYSTONES HARBOUR

Today and every  Sunday today !!

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Organic vegetables,  food,  flowers,  fish !!

Interested in trading on Sunday at The Boat Yard ??

Details from Jackie Spillane,  087 9573647jackiespillane@gmail.com.

 

  1. DAVID’S SECONDARY SCHOOL CAR BOOT SALES ARE BACK !!

Just what you’ve been waiting for !!

Each first and third Sunday of the month,  finishing 4 September, 2016.

Details below.

 

GREYSTONES CANCER SUPPORT

VHI WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

VHI Women’s Mini Marathon will be held this year,  Bank Holiday Monday,  6 June, 2016.

Please come along and join with Greystones Cancer Support.

Walkers,  runners,  joggers !!

 

The Mini Marathon is one of two major fundraising events for GCS.

More than ever,  the group needs your help to continue its work.

Group is seeking 100 walkers or runners in this Centenary year.

One participant for each year of Irish independence !!

We are now up to 50 sign ons !!   Can you help ??

 

Details from 2871601 or info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.

 

Don’t miss out.

Register now as registration will close when entry totals are reached.

 

2 to 5 June 2016

KILCOOLE REMEMBERS 1916:  2 to 5 JUNE

Four Day Festival Throughout Village of Kilcoole

Wide variety of wonderful events.

Details below.

Full programme and all details:  www.kilcooleremembers1916.com.

 

GREYSTONES ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION IS BACK:  5 JUNE !!

Starting 5 June and every Summer Sunday.

Greystones Harbour Marina,  11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Now being held on the fabulous new harbour plaza.

Wonderful range of art,  photography,  crafters.

Come along and enjoy for yourself or for that special gift or presentation.

 

STREET FEAST IS A DAY OF LOCAL LUNCHES ACROSS IRELEND:  12 JUNE 2016

Lunches are hosted by you and your neighbours.

They can be anywhere … out on the street,  local park,  green area,  front garden !!

Great excuse to eat great food,  celebrate your local community + meet new people.

What a great idea !!  Easy to do and it sounds like fun !!

Details from StreetFeast.ie. 

 

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.

 

Places available Art/Keep Fit classes on Mondays.

Spanish Intermediate class.

 

Whist every Wednesday evening                                                           8:00 p.m.

Bingo on Tuesdays                                                                                        2:15 p.m.

 

 

National Concert Hall:  Some Enchanted Evening    25 June

Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society

Cost,  including bus,  €35.00.

Please note date change !!

 

 

 

29 May 2016

Greystones Holistic Health & Well Being Expo

SOBE@Charlesland Golf Club;  turn off Mill Road at playground + follow road around.

10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Wide variety of treatments + complementary therapies to visit and sample.

Lectures and demonstrations.

Stay well and healthy.

An afternoon not to be missed.

Lots going on in a beautiful venue.

 

Hot Spot Music Club: Harbourside Sessions

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Friendly and welcoming sessions for players and listeners.

New musicians welcome to join in.

Folk,  Trad,  blues and whatever you’re having yourself.

Hosted by Donnie & Burt.

 

Doors open,  4:00 p.m. 

Admission free.

www.thehotspot.ie;   hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519.

 

PITCH PERFECT SUMMER GALA CONCERT

Holy Rosary Church Greystones;  6:00 p.m.

 

A wonderful evening of music.

Presented by Liz Nolan of Lyric FM.

Tickets:  Adult,  15;  Child, €10.

Proceeds to Leo’s Journey.

 

31 May 2016

Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting

Mill Road,  Greystones;  7:30 p.m. 

 

On the Agenda:

          Progress report on Greystones Harbour

          Allocation of discretionary funding for 2016 Schedule of GMD works

          Report from Greystones Municipal District Engineer

 

Motions include:

          Proposal to implement series of anti-dog fouling initiatives

          Update and timelines for finalisation of NTA funded projects

          Safety/Speed Assessment for new bypass near Holywell in Kilcoole

 

2 to 5 June 2016

Kilcoole Remembers:  Four Day Festival Throughout Village of Kilcoole

 

Bob Monteith Summer School                  Re-enactments

Chotah Tea Rooms                      Shop Fronts Displays

Museum                                     Cookery Demonstrations

Traditional Craft Demonstrations     Outdoor Cinema

Market                                       Vintage Cars

Art Exhibition

Vintage Farm Machinery + Demonstrations

 

This will be a fabulous festival.

Details from www.kilcooleremembers1916.com, 086 8329686kilcooleremembers1916@gmail.com.

 

4 June 2016

Greystones Active Retirement Association National Concert Hall

Some Enchanted Evening:           Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society

Cost,  including bus,  €35.00.

Must be booked before the end of April.

 

Hot Spot Music Club: Freddie White

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour.

 

Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality.

Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary.

Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers.

Or performing his own classy compositions.

 

Doors open,  9:00 p.m.                           

Tickets €16/€18.

Please note last day for Advance Purchase tickets is Friday,  21 May, 2016.

 

Advance purchase discount tickets are available.

Vintage La Touche,  upstairs on Trafalgar Road,  beside car park,  for cash.

087 2917519 for credit card.

www.thehotspot.ie;   hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com; 087 2917519.

 

5 June 2016

St. David’s Secondary School Car Boot Sales Are Back !!

Just what you’ve been waiting for !!

Today and each first and third Sunday of the month,  finishing 4 September, 2016.

 

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Gates open at 7:30 a.m. for sellers.

Cars, €13;  vans and trailers, €25.

 

15 June 2015

Greystones Cancer Support Cancer Carers Meeting

La Touche Place;  3:15 p.m.

 

Special meeting for those looking after a cancer patient.

Shelley from Beauty by Shelley will come along with mini pampering.

Don’t miss this !!

 

Cancer Carers are very special people.

They play an important role in the life of a cancer patient.

All Cancer Carers welcome.

 

17 June 2016

SOBE SUMMER BEACH PARTY

South Beach Pavilion;  7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

The SoBe Summer Beach Party is here !!

Get your summer started with a fabulous beach themed party.

SoBe will be transformed for the evening into a beachside paradise.

 

Dine on Caribbean style meals.

Enjoy great tunes provided by resident DJ.

Tickets,  €25 person to include admission,  meal and cocktail on arrival.

DJ till late.

€5 per ticket goes directly to Greystones South Beach Playground.

Great evening.  Come along,  the more,  the merrier !!

 

22 June 2016

Greystones Cancer Support Bereaved Group Meeting

La Touche Place;  3:15 p.m.

 

Special meeting for those bereaved in the past two or three years.

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 ??

 

23 June 2016

Hair for Happy Days Hair Cutting Sponsorship + Table Quiz

Upstairs@The Hot Spot Music Club,  above The Beach House

 

Sinead Ryan and Ciara McChrystal will be cutting their beautiful hair in aid of cancer.

Their hair will be cut for The Princess Foundation to make wigs for children who lost hair.

In memory of their much loved child minder,  May Talbot from Redford Park.

May was much loved by all the Greystones children she minded.

 

Help support these two wonderful teen agers.

Sponsorship cards available. 

Please come along to Table Quiz.

Details from Greystones Cancer Support,  2871601;  www.GreystonesCancerSupport.com.

Greystones Facebook Page;  Hair for Happy Days Facebook Page.

 

June 2016

SOUTH BEACH PLAYGROUND GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER

Charlesland Golf Club.

 

Team of Four:  €350.

Details from Brian Egan,  087 2549505.

Wonderful way to help support this important local initiative.

 

Annual Mass Redford Cemetery

8:00 p.m.

 

25 June 2016

Delgany & District Horticultural Society Rose Show

St. Cronan’s School,  Vevay,  Bray;  3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

29 June 2016

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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