Greystones notes week January 1st 2018

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.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!

May 2018 be a good year for you !!

CHRISTMAS TREE SHREDDING IN GREYSTONES

South Beach Car Park,  in front of Greystones Municipal District Offices.

3 to13 January 2018.

Bring your Christmas Tree to South Beach Car Park.

It will be shredded,  composted and used again !!

No wreaths,  plastic trees or decorations please.

Bray Recyling Centre will be open Saturday,  30 December 2017,  9 am to 1 pm.

Normal hours resume 2 January 2018.

AVOID FOOD WASTE THIS CHRISTMAS

Lots of food gets wasted over the Christmas period.

Food saving tips from www.StopFoodWaste.ie.

RACHEL CASEY IS BRAY LIONS CLUB NOMINATION

LIONS CLUB YOUR AMBASSAROD

She now goes forward to the national competition.

Reminder to save your unwanted toys and personal items for children and teenagers.

Just about anything is welcome and will be accepted.

Please remember items must be new,  due to risk of infection.

Items will go to Crumlin’s Bundle of Fun,  which is Rachel’s project for her nomination.

Crumlin’s Bundle of Fun is a great idea.

As a survivor of childhood leukaemia,  Rachel knows what it is like to be in hospital.

Let’s continue the Christmas spirit and help Rachel bring joy to those in treatment !!

Here is some of what has already been collected.

Can you help to make the pile bigger ??

Full details on Facebook Crumlin’s Bundle of Fun.

Items may be left for collection at Greystones Cancer Support,  La Touche Place, 2871601.

                                       

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 24 December 2017.

Greystones North                               No reports.

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

           Greystones South                                Theft from shop.

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

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland     Theft from shop in Delgany.

Criminal damage:  tyre damaged.

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

            Kilcoole                                               Son took car without permission in Knockroe.

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION

CLASSES START 9 JANUARY 2018

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

9, 16 and 23 January, 2018

6, 13 and 20 February, 2018

Are you over 50 and interested in improving your health ??

With a special focus on:

  • Gaining greater muscle strength.
  • Improved balance.
  • Building energy
  • Gaining relaxation

Then this tai Chi course may well be for you.

This course integrates mind and body.

It can help reduce the joint pain experienced with arthritis.

Details from Marilyn O’Connor,  086 8441359.

Cost is €60 for six classes.

 

 

 

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.

 

5/6 January 2018

Whale Theatre:  Hot House Flowers

This event is SOLD OUT !!

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

5 January 2018

Hot Spot Music Club

King’s Call for the Homeless:  Celebration of Phil Lynott

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

Come along and enjoy an intimate celebration of Phil Lynott’s life.

Full blown rock vibe on the main stage.

Softer,  acoustic experience in the informal living room.

Immerse yourself in the art, music and poetry of Phil Lynott.

And his wide repertoire of musical styles.

In keeping with Phil’s legendary generosity of spirit,  monies raised will go

directly to local,  non-profit organisations who work to alleviate poverty and

homelessness in our town.

Doors 5:00 p.m. till late.

Tickets,  €10,  additional donations welcome.

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

16 January 2018

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 event just before Christmas !!

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

Suggested donation of €5.00,  in aid of charity.

17 January 2018

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

24 January 2018

Greystones Cancer Support Bereaved Group Meeting

La Touche Place;  3:15 p.m.

Special meeting for those bereaved through cancer 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.

31 January 2018

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 ??

 

6 February 2018

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 !!

 

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