Greystones notes week October 24th

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.

 

If you see anything suspicious,  please report to Greystones Garda Station 6665800.

 

Garda Confidential Number                      1800 666 111

Greystones Garda Station                        6665800

EPA Noise Pollution                                1890 202021

Crimestoppers                                                1800 250 025

Drugs.ie                                               8360911

Traffic Watch                                        1890 205 805

Dog Warden                                         0404 44873

Crime Victims Helpline                            1850 211 407

 

WICKLOW GARDA YOUTHS AWARDS APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

If you know of any youth,  age 12 to 21 years of age,  who,  by their presence has contributed positively to their community,  please take the moment to get in touch and nominated those young people on the nomination forms.

 

Categories of Awards include:

          Individual Award

          For a young person who,  by their presence,  has made their community a better place.

 

          Group Award

          For two or more young people with combined efforts.

Whose efforts have contributed positively to their communities or to others in general.

 

Special Achievement Award

For a child who has defied the odds to overcome difficulties during their lives.

 

Details and applications from Community Gardai,  6665800.

 

SAVE CARRAIG EDEN FUNDRAISING APPEAL NOW ONGOING

Carraig Eden Foundation needs your help.

Fundraising appeal has now been launched.

 

Strong appeal to all in Greystones to keep Carraig Eden.

Don’t allow it to get sold for development.

 

Enough is enough.  Make a stand.

Help keep its important work going for another 100 years + beyond.

It’s now up to all of us in the town to help make appeal a success.

 

More details and info from Greystones Guide.ie and Carraig Eden Foundation.com.

You can watch the video and see the good work for yourself.

R&R Musical Society:  Fiddler on the Roof                              12 November

National Concert Hall

Cost is €35 to include ticket and bus.

Bus leaves 12:30 p.m.

Booking and monies are due now.

 

Summer Holiday 2017:  Cruise for 11 Days to France, Spain & Portugal

Deposit of €250.00 to be paid no later than Tuesday,  27 September, 2017.

Further information and details from Ann Redmond,  087 9390882.

 

24 October 2016

Irish German Society of Co. Wicklow AGM

Bray Town Hall;  7:00 p.m.

 

The Society is part of the very successful twinning partnership with Wurzburg.

The partnership had been running for over 20 years.

It promotes visits back and forth between Co. Wicklow and Wurzburg.

 

A group of Wurzburg German visitors will visit Wicklow 29 October to 2 November.

More details later.

 

Special speaker will be along from the German-Irish Chamber of Commerce.

Annual membership fees are now due.

 

Full details from George Jones,  2875678,  gjjones@eircom.net.

 

25 October 2016

100 Women North Wicklow/South Dublin Charity Collective Meeting

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel,  Killiney;  8:00 p.m.

 

Dedicated women join together to make a significant impact on lives of those in need.

Members commit to making a donation four times a year.

At quarterly meetings,  process is held to determine a charity that will receive their donation.

No administrative fees for the group.

 

All are welcome to join.

Details from Nancy Falkow,  086 0574485 or 100womennwsd@gmail.com.

www.100WomenNWSD.org and Facebook.

 

26 October 2016

Holy Rosary Soup & Sandwiches

Kilian House Family Centre;  12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Meet your friends for delicious home-made soup and sandwiches.

Followed by tea/coffee and cake.

Suggested donation,  €5.00.

All proceeds go to local charities.

Everyone is most welcome for good food and a friendly chat.

 

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.

The Autumn sessions of the Bereaved Group are being professionally facilitated.

Facilitator is Liz Gleeson,  trained in bereavement work and assistance.

Bereaved Group sessions can be extremely helpful.

You will be given a very warm welcome.

 

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

 

Can we help you or someone you know ??

 

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. 

 

This particular meeting will be facilitated by Tony Carlin,  Head Medical Social Worker,  St. Luke’s Hospital,  Rathgar.  Tony will be most helpful and the evening should be very interesting and beneficial.  A warm welcome to men affected by 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 ??

 

27 October 2016

Greystones Cancer Support Sale of Work

Greystones Cancer Support Centre;  La Touche Place.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Fabulous range of hand knitted items for men,  women & children.

Beautifully made by Members of GCS Craft Group.

Come along for that special item …  perfect gifts for Christmas.

 

29 October 2016

Winter Time Begins Tonight

Turn clocks BACK one hour.

 

1 November 2016

Soup and Sandwiches at Presbyterian Hall

Trafalgar Road;  12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Donation €5.00.

Great food and a warm welcome.

Come along for the chat !!

 

3 November 2016

Greystones Cancer Support Super Draw

The Baker’s Table,  Trafalgar Road;  7:00 p.m.

 

6 November 2016

HOLY ROSARY PARISH SOCIAL, HOBBY AND CRAFT AFTERNOON

Today and each First Sunday of the month.

Kilian House Family Centre;  3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

Come along and join in this new free initiative.

Share a skill,  pick up a hobby or simply find a friend.

 

Whatever your interest,  you are welcome to come along and join in.

18 years and over.

 

Refreshments available at €1.50.

Full details from www.GreystonesParish.ie.

 

12 November 2016

Greystones Active Retirement Association

Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society:  Fiddler on the Roof                                 

National Concert Hall

Cost is €35 to include ticket and bus.

Bus leaves 12:30 p.m.

 

13 November 2016

Greystones Educate Together Fifth Annual Craft Fair

 

16 November 2016

Greystones Cancer Support Cancer Carers Meeting

La Touche Place;  3:15 p.m.

 

Special meeting for those looking after a cancer patient.

Cancer Carers are very special people.

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

 

Cancer Carers have needs too.

Please remember that you are not alone.

All Cancer Carers welcome.

Details from 2871601 or info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.

 

18 November 2016

La Touche Wines Christmas Wine Fair

SOBE South Beach Pavilion @Charlesland Golf Club

4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

A selection of over 100 wines to taste.

Exclusive Christmas offers.

Plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts.

Corporate gifts to suit all budgets.

Gift wine boxes,hampers/glassware and decanters.

 

Wine Fair Tickets,  €15.

Tickets available at La Touche Wines,  2873826 or info@LaToucheWines4u.ie.

In aid of Greystones Cancer Support and RNLI Lifeboats.

 

23 November 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.

The Autumn sessions of the Bereaved Group are being professionally facilitated.

Facilitator is Liz Gleeson,  trained in bereavement work and assistance.

Bereaved Group sessions can be extremely helpful.

You will be given a very warm welcome.

 

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

 

Can we help you or someone you know ??

 

3 December 2016

Irish German Society of Co. Wicklow Christmas Lunch

Druids Glen Golf Club;  12:30 p.m.

 

Event will include a traditional Christmas Lunch.

Entertainment by Credo Vocal Ensemble from Co. Meath.

Also additional entertainment from the Members !!

A big turnout is expected and you won’t be disappointed !!

 

Full details from George Jones,  2875678,  gjjones@eircom.net.

 

7 December 2016

Greystones Cancer Support Cancer Carers Meeting

La Touche Place;  3:15 p.m.

 

Special meeting for those looking after a cancer patient.

Cancer Carers are very special people.

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

 

Cancer Carers have needs too.

Please remember that you are not alone.

All Cancer Carers welcome.

Details from 2871601 or info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.

 

14 December 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.

The Autumn sessions of the Bereaved Group are being professionally facilitated.

Facilitator is Liz Gleeson,  trained in bereavement work and assistance.

Bereaved Group sessions can be extremely helpful.

You will be given a very warm welcome.

 

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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