Greystones notes January 9th

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.

 

 

CAROLINE FOUNDATION:  GIVE US A SONG !!:  3 TO 5 FEBRUARY 2017

Saturday,  4 February, 2017 is World Cancer Day.

Give Us a Song big launch with RTE Stars:

http://www.greystonesguide.ie/rte-stars-on-song-for-the-caroline-foundation/

Why not join in ??

Details below.

 

ALPHA COURSE STARTING 26 JANUARY 2017 FOR TEN WEEKS

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions exploring the meaning of life.

It’s fun,  it’s relaxed and totally no pressure.

 

Each sessions begins by chatting with one another over good food.

Then,  watch a video and hear an interesting talk.

Divide into groups and discuss some of the questions relevant to what has been seen.

 

Alpha is for anybody,  any age,  any belief or none.

There is no charge to do Alpha.

 

Alpaha starts Thursday,  26 January, 2017,  for ten weeks.

Greystones Presbyterian Church,  Trafalgar Road;  7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

Please register with Rev. Gary McDowell,  085 8714786gary@greystonespc.org.

Please register as soon as possible to help with catering plans.

 

Details from www.greystonespc.org and www.alphaireland.org.

 

CHRISTMAS TREE SHREDDING IN GREYSTONES:  continues to 14 JANUARY

South Beach Car Park,  Mill Road.

 

Bring your tree to South Beach Car Park.

It will be shredded,  composted and used again !!

No wreaths,  plastic trees or decorations,  please !!

 

COMPOSTING FOR 2017

Why not decide to compost in the New Year ??

Composting is easy.

Full details from 1890 22 22 76 or eao@wicklowcoco.ie.

 

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 1 January 2017.

 

Greystones North                               Unsecured side window. Jewellry stolen.

                                                            Theft from vehicle.

Garda JP Connolly                                  john.p.connolly@garda.ie

 

            Greystones South                               Side door of house forced.

            Garda Alan Thompson                            alan.m.thompson@garda.ie

 

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland     Theft from vehicle.

            Garda Maria Curtis                                 maria.m.curtis@garda.ie

 

            Kilcoole                                               No reports.

            Garda Molly Corbett                               molly.a.corbett@garda.ie

 

 

Special Reminder.

Garda slot on East Coast FM every Wednesday morning,  11:15 am.

A Garda talks about security and other pending issues of the week.

Be sure and tune in for all the latest policing updates !!

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Delgany Thursday Club Talk                                                       2 February

Annette Devane from Five Loaves Homeless Charity

Old Schoolhouse Delgany;  2.30 pm.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

7 January 2017

Hot Spot Music Club:  Declan Sinnott accompanied by Vickie Keating

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

 

Declan Sinnott has been making music for nearly 50 years.

He is a world renowned Irish Guitarist,  producer,  songwriter and folk legend.

Founding member of Horslips and Moving Hearts.

Guitarist and producer for Christy Moore for over 30 years,  often appearing with him.

Guided career of Mary Black for over 13 years.

 

First solo album released at the youthful age of 62 !!

I Love the Noise it Makes was produced at his home studio.

He played all the instruments.

Songs written by him or good friend Owen O’Brien.

Vickie Keating sung harmonies on Window on the World.

 

Doors open,  8:00 p.m.

Tickets €15.

 

Earlybird Tickets,  subject to availability,  from:

The Hot Spot Music Club during opening hours.

By phone,  087 2917519,  credit card.

Via Pay Pal:  hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

 

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

 

17 January 2017

St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre,  Church Road;  12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Please come along.

Wonderful home made food,  good company,  good cheer,  good welcome.

Suggested donation of €5.00,  in aid of charity.

 

18 January 2017

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.

 

25 January 2017

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.

 

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. 

 

Tony Carlin from Mind Your Mental Health Ireland will come along for special presentation and discussion.  Tony has been giving talks and presentations all over Co. Wicklow.

Come along for a very interesting,  informative and especially helpful evening.

 

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 ??

 

2 February 2017

Delgany Thursday Club Talk                                                      

Annette Devane from Five Loaves Homeless Charity

Old Schoolhouse Delgany;  2.30 pm.

 

3 to 5 February 2017

Caroline Foundation:  Give Us a Song !!

 

Saturday,  4 February, 2017 is World Cancer Day.

 

Calling all choirs,  singing groups,  friends and work colleagues !!

Get together this week end to sing + raise money for cancer research.

Friday,  Saturday or Sunday.

Choose time and place:  Community Hall,  pub,  shopping centre, church, GAA,  door to door

 

Tell Caroline Foundation where you will be and when.

Caroline Foundation will post details on its website.

giveusasong@thecarolinefoundation.com.

 

Release your inner Diva !!

Sing songs,  raise money,  have fun !!

 

7 February 2017

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 !!

 

10 February 2017

Hot Spot Music Club:  Martin Simpson:  A Master of His Art

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

 

Martin Simpson is listed in Gibson Guitars Top 30 Acoustic Guitarists of all time.

Acoustic Guitar readers voted him Number 1 guitarist in the world in 2005.

He is one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players.

And a fine banjo-picker to boot.

 

His solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game.

He sings traditional songs and his own songs.

He is a captivating and profoundly moving storyteller.

Martin also collaborates and has worked with a dazzling array of people.

www.martinsimpson.com.

 

Doors open,  8:00 p.m.

Tickets €14/€16.  

First 25 tickets are €14 !!

 

Earlybird Tickets,  subject to availability,  from:

The Hot Spot Music Club during opening hours.

By phone,  087 2917519,  credit card.

Via Pay Pal:  hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

 

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

 

11 February 2017

Hot Spot Music Club:  Cohen:  Life of a Ladies Man

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

 

Due to the death of much loved Ladies Man,  recent Leonard Cohen tribute sold out.

Good news !!

Show is coming back with an even bigger band of musicians and guests !!

 

Doors open,  8:00 p.m.

Tickets €14/€16.  

Limited number of tickets available for €14.

 

Earlybird Tickets,  subject to availability,  from:

The Hot Spot Music Club during opening hours.

By phone,  087 2917519,  credit card.

Via Pay Pal:  hotspotmusiclubg@gmail.com.

 

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

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