Greystones notes week November 6th

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

kk@KathleenKelleher.com

 

GREYSTONES CANCER SUPPORT SUPER DRAW TICKETS

Last remaining 15 books available @Greystones Cancer Support.

Friday,  3 November,  9 am to 1 pm;  2871601 or 087 2845465

€1000 SuperValu Greystones Shopping Spree from Anne Daly

Presentation Case of Grand Cru de Saint-Emilion Chateau Fombrauge from Paul Hayden

Unique Celtic Mosaic Wooden Display Platter from Paul Keogh of Artisan Studio

Season Park Farm Allotment Voucher from Paul Kavanagh

Glendalough Hotel Dinner Bed & Breakfast for Two from Pat Casey TD

Fourball from Delgany Golf Club

Beautiful set of The Grey Stones photos from Chestnutt Photography

 

Super Draw itself takes place on Saturday,  4 November, 2017 in Whale Theatre.

Gala Charity Night featuring Lady of Music,  Rebecca Storm.

Actor and Performer,  Maclean Burke,  aka Damien in Fair City,  will be Fear a Tí.

Benefit Night tickets and full info www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

       

GREYSTONES CANCER SUPPORT STOP SMOKING COURSE STARTS 7 NOVEMBER

Details below.

 

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION

CLASSES START 14 NOVEMBER

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre;  2.45 pm,  for six classes.

 

Suitable for individuals over 50 who wish to improve their balance and strength.

Or simply enjoy the slow,  smooth,  continuous movements of Tai Chi.

While integrating the mind and body.

 

Programme is evidenced based to be effective at preventing falls.

Programme is easy,  enjoyable and safe for people with arthritis to learn.

 

Also good for everyone to improve health and wellness.

Improved balance significantly reduces rate of fall.

Also improves relaxation,  vitality,  posture and immunity.

 

Details from Marilyn O’Connor,  086 8441359.

Cost is €60 for six classes.

 

 

GREYSTONES EDUCATE TOGETHER NS 6TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR:  12 NOVEMBER

Details below.

 

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL INTENDS TO LEASE PLAYING PITCH

  1. RYAN PARK,  KINDLESTOWN,  GREYSTONES

Are you interested in leasing the pitch ??

 

Submissions should include details about your Club,  how long in operation, membership.

And any other relevant information.

 

Further information and details from:

Helen Kiernan,  Community,  Cultural & Social Development;  0404 20100.

Deadline is 10 November 2017.

 

CAN YOU VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION ??

CHECK THE DRAFT REGISTER:

            Greystones Garda Station              Greystones Library

          Greystones Post Office                 Greystones Municipal District

 

Also www.wicklowcoco.ie or www.checktheregister.ie.

 

You cannot assume you are on the Electoral Register even if it was there before.

It is up to you to check and make sure you are still on the register.

 

Applications forms (RFA1) are available at centres listed above.

Final date for inclusion in 25 November, 2017.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

Please ensure your dog is licensed,  otherwise you may receive €100 on the spot fine.

Dog Licence,  €20 per annum,  may be purchased at Greystones Post Office.

 

Dogs must be kept under effective control at all times.

Dogs must be micro chipped and have collar with owner’s name and address.

Always clean up after your dog,  please keep footpaths, paths,  beaches clean.

Spay or neuter your dog to prevent unwanted puppies.

 

SCHOOL ENROLMENT:  ST. KEVIN’S NS,  ST. LAURENCE’S NS,  ST. BRIGID’S NS

Enrolment takes place 6 November to 17 November 2017.

Application forms available at the three schools.

Completed forms should be returned with Birth and Baptismal Certificate to school of choice.

Please note that children’s PPS numbers are required for enrolment.

 

SCHOOL ENROLMENT:  GAELSCOIL NA GCLOCHLIATH

6 November to 17 November 2017.

Please collect an application form at the school and return by 17 November 2017.

 

  1. DAVID’S SECONDARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR IS BACK !!

Calling all crafters for one of Wicklow’s biggest Christmas Fairs.

Saturday and Sunday,  25 and 26 November, 2017.

 

Fair is now seeking applicants for stalls.

Please email stdavidscraftfair@gmail.com for an application form.

 

One day single stall,  €45/double stall €80.

Two day single stall,  €70/double stall €120.

 

WICKLOW GARDA YOUTH AWARDS 2017 NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

You can now nominate a young person who makes their communities a better place to live.

Awards also for groups of two or more young people.

Special Achievement Awards for young people who have overcome difficulties.

Nomination forms from An Garda Síochána Facebook page.

Or from emma.j.skinner@Garda.ie.

 

 Garda Crest                          

 

WHIST EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING ST. KILIAN HOUSE FAMILY CENTRE 8 PM.

 

GREYSTONES ACTIVE RETIRMENT ASSOCIATION

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.    

  

 

 

6 November 2017

Irish German Society of County Wicklow AGM

Bray Town Hall;  7:30 p.m.

 

2018 Membership will be due on the night.

Please leave membership and contact details with Margaret Malone on the night.

Or post to 35 Hillside,  Greystones.

Family Membership,  €15;  Individual Membership,  €10.

 

7 November 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 !!

 

Greystones Cancer Support Stop Smoking Course

Greystones Cancer Support,  La Touche Road;  7:30 p.m.

Starting tonight for six Tuesday evenings.

 

Famous GCS Stop Smoking Course professionally facilitated with Jacinta Barnewell.

Jacinta is former HSE Health Promotion officer.

 

Now is the time to stop smoking !!

Show the people you love that you really care about them !!

Take the first step now to stop smoking.

You will be given a warm welcome and wonderful assistance.

Please help to spread the word about this important course.

 

 Stop Smoking Poster 2017                     

 

 

 

8 November 2017

Whale Theatre:  The Man in the Woman’s Shoes:  Mikel Murfi

SOLD OUT !!

Waiting list details at 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

 

10 November 2017

Whale Theatre:  Mick Hanly and Donal Lunny

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones;  8:00 p.m.;  Doors 7:00 p.m.

Tickets €25/€22 from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

 

It would be hard to imagine where Irish music would be today with Donal Lunny.

This wry,  inquisitive troubadour dragged Ireland’s tradition Irish music into 21st century.

Ground breaking Planxty and even more groundbreaking Moving Hearts.

 

It was with Moving Hearts that Lunny teamed up with Irish musical icon,  Mick Hanly.

Together,  they bring Ireland’s past and future together.

One magnificent night of old favourites and new sensations.

                            

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Hot Spot Music Club

Benefit for Wicklow Rapid Response:  Alison,  one more life saved

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

 

Earlier this year,  Alison Slater suffered a serious anaphylactic reaction.

Wicklow Rapid Response were immediately tasked by the National Ambulance to attend.

 

WWRR doctor was able to administer vital treatment prior to ambulance arrival.

Doctor also accompanied Alison to hospital.

 

Alison’s family are organising a music night to raise much need funds for WWRR.

Popular Irish Band Gypsey Lacey are performing on the night.

Come along and show support !!

 

Show starts 9:00 p.m.

Tickets:  €15 from Eventbrite.

 

 

                  

 

 

11 November 2017

Whale Theatre:  The Nualas:  All Spanxed Up

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones;  8:00 p.m.;  Doors 7:00 p.m.

Tickets €28/€26;  Student €15,  from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

 

The sequins are out,  the hurty shoes are on,  liposuction didn’t work,  but who cares ??

They’ve got spanx !!

Welcome to an evening of scintillating songs,  hilarious chat and bendy moves.

 

Fabulous new extravaganza will leave ankles swollen with laughter.

Eardrums throbbing in ecstasy and eyeballs bulging in disbelief.

The Nualas knock it out of the comedy park yet again (in spanx) !!

 

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Hot Spot Music Club

Wicklow Dance Club with DJ Nigel Wood’s Global Sounds

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

 

The Wicklow Dance Club was the first music and dance club of its kind in Ireland.

Still going strong after twenty two years.

 

Purely devoted to spreading multicultural music and invitation to dancing.

Free dance and suitable for all ages 18 to 80 !!

 

Rhythms remain the same  … always different … from all corners and all comers.

Punters are warm,  friendly and gesturally expressive.

 

Doors open 8:00 p.m.

Tickets:  €15/€12.

 

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.

www.thehotspot.ie.

 

12 November 2017

Greystones Educate Together National School Sixth Annual Craft Fair

Greystones Educate Together NS,  Blacklion;  11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Local artists,  artisans and craft people with handmade products and delicious treats.

Children’s craft area,  face painting,  nail station and lots more.

Fun for all the family !!

Cafe with cakes,  cookies and saviouries.

 

Handcrafted toys,  stunning photography,  fashion,  home dcor,  wall art.

Natural beauty products and candles,  accessories,  unique jewellery,  musical instruments.

Artisan food.

 

Make and Do Room will host face painting,  nail art and all ages craft area.

Colouring competition with two grand prizes !!

Pocket money priced formerly owned book,  toy & games sale,  for pint sized patrons.

 

Come along for a browse,  a cuppa and choose some gorgeous gifts.

 

Details from Nicky Scudds,  087 9985061,  nickyscudds@sky.com.

Facebook and getcraftfair@gmail.com.

 

 GETNS Craft Fair 2017

                  

 

 

Whale Theatre:  Chopin and Brahms Piano Trio by Degani Ensemble

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones;  4:00 p.m.;  Doors 3:00 p.m.

Tickets €22/€19;  Student €12,  from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

 

The Degani Piano Trio was formed in 2015 and has performed in Dublin and Cork.

Excellent performers with a fabulous programme for this performance.

 

Johannes Brahms:    Piano Trio in C Major,  Op. 87

Frederic Chopin:       Piano Trio in G Minor,  Op. 8

 

What better way to spend a November Sunday afternoon !!

A performance not to be missed !!

 

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14 November 2017

Coffee Morning at Coolnagreina YWCA in Aid of Onsite Youth Cafe

Trafalgar Road;  just up the road from Greystones Harbour Marina.

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Come along for for scones,  coffee and a chat.

Coffee Morning is open to all and you will receive a warm welcome !!

Coffee Mornings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

 

                 

 

 

 

 

15 November 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

 

16 November 2016

La Touche Wines:  Wine Tasting:  The Sublime and the Ridiculous

La Touche Wines,  La Touche Place;  7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

A look at some of the more unusual grape varieties from around the world.

These will not only challenge the senses,  but challenge your pronounciation skills !!

 

Price is €20 per person.

Please book in advance,  places are limited.

 

      Wine Tasting 2017 November           

 

 

21 November 2017

St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre,  Church Road;  12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Please come along.

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

Suggested donation of €5.00,  in aid of charity.

 

22 November 2017

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.

 

25 November 2017

Greystones Christmas Lighting Ceremony

5:15 p.m.

 

Organised by Greystones 2020 and Community Affairs Committee Greystones MD

Carol singing and a short Ecumenical Service.

 

29 November 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 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 ??

 

2/3 December 2017

Boat Yard Christmas Market beside The Beach House

Greystones Harbour Marina;  12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Boat Yard Christmas Market 2017            

 

9/10 December 2017

Boat Yard Christmas Market beside The Beach House

Greystones Harbour Marina;  12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

9 December 2017

Irish German Society of County Wicklow Christmas Lunch

Druids Glen at 12:30 p.m.

Bookings now being taken with George Jones,  086 8217357.

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