Greystones notes week April 22nd

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.

EAST COAST FM 10TH ANNUAL WICKLOW WIDE COFFEE MORNING

This coming Friday,  20 April, 2018.

The Beach House,  Greystones Harbour Marina,  10 am to 12 pm.

Once again,  a great county wide event highlighting the work of cancer support groups.

Lots of fun for GCS Friends and Supporters.

Music,  raffle prizes,  home baking,  tea and coffee.

Lorraine Keane and Tommy Greene will be with there.

Plus Hurricane Highway,  Rory Quinn,  GCS Canadh Le Cheile.

Brian Whelan from The Cyclones,  Mick Heffernan and Mood Swings.

Coffee Mornings will be held all over Co. Wicklow.

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out on the Greystones event !!

 

2018 GREYSTONES MUNICIPAL DISTRCT

PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Nomination forms now available at GMD,  2876694.

  • Sports Person of the Year
  • Civic Award
  • Special Person of the Year
  • Cultural Person of the Year
  • Commercial Award
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Awards will be presented at Greystones Golf Club,  Thursday,  24 May, 2018 at 8 pm.

FREE BEGINNER IPAD CLASSES IN GREYSTONES LIBRARY

One week course,  begins Monday,  21 May 2018.

Learn how to send emails,  search the internet and more.

iPads will be provided for the class.

Bookings from Greystones Library,  2873548.

 

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 15 April 2018.

Greystones North                               2 x thefts from vehicls in car park.

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

           Greystones South                                No reports.

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

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland     Permanent shed broken into.

                                                            Quad bikes and tools stolen.  Sensor lights broken.

                                                            1 x theft from shop.

                                                            1 x theft from sports complex building

                                                            maria.m.curtis@garda.ie

            Kilcoole                                               2 x thefts from shop.

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

 

 

  SPECIAL REMINDER !!

 

  Kilcoole Policing Clinic takes place each Wednesday evening.

  Kilcoole Community Centre,  6 pm to 8 pm.

  Garda Corbet and/or Garda Thompson will be in attendance.

 

Drop in for crime prevention advice,  get a form stamped.

And most other Garda station services.

 

                    

 

 

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

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              666 5800

EPA Noise Pollution                      1890 20 20 21

Crimestoppers                                      1800 25 00 25

Drugs.ie                                     8360911

Traffic Watch                              1890 205 805

Dog Warden                               0404 44873

Crime Victims Helpline                   1850 211 407

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL|VALUE YOUR VOTE !!

Please check the Register of Electors to make sure that you are registered to vote.

You can check on www.checktheregister.ie.

Don’t be disappointed at the polling station if your name is not on the Register.

If you are not on the Register,  you can apply to be included in the Supplement.

Queries and information from franchise@wicklowcoco.ie.

 

 

GREYSTONES FILM CLUB NOW AT WHALE THEATRE GREYSTONES

Well established film club now has new venue !!

Fabulous films now available to watch in the magnificent Whale Theatre Greystones.

State-of-the-art projection and sound system.

Screening of Making the Grade,  Wednesday, 16 May 2018 @8 pm.

The show will sell out very quickly !!

Bookings: https://greystonesfilmclub.ticketsolve.com/shows/873587833/events/128138011

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzh2P7RQYuU

 

 

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.

 

Weekly Activities include:

            Aqua Aerobics Art      Keep Fit        Art

          Short Mat Bowling     Bingo            Active 55

          Walking Group                   Monthly Get Together

           

 

Day Trip to Russborough House Blessington             2 May

Trip includes Guided Tour.

Coach leaves Holy Rosary Car Park;  10:00 a.m.

Cost is €25.

Day Trip to Altamont Gardens,  Tullow,  Co. Carlow 9 May

Morning Coffee and Lunch at The Forge Restaurant.

Monthly Get Together and Talk                                      18 May

John Stephenson will talk on the Garden in May

Kilian House Family Centre;  10:30 a.m.

Visit to Bloom in the Phoenix Park                                31 May

Details to follow.

Art Exhibition by GARA Artists & Talk                          8 June

Kilian House Family Centre;  10:30 a.m.

Come along and admire the work of your artist friends !!

Local Community Guard will give tips on staying safe in your home.

Day Trip                                                                                13 June

Nicholas Mosse Pottery Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny

Arboretum @Leighlinbridge,  Co. Carlow

Cost is €25.

20 April 2017

Hot Spot Music Club:  The Sax Pistols

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

The Sax Pistols,  plus Special Guests,  perform a selection of Rock ‘n Roll covers.

They do so in their own flamboyant style.

All in aid of 3Ts,  suicide prevention & support charity.

A great fun evening in aid of a great cause.

www.3Ts.ie

Doors           7:30 p.m.

Show starts    8:30 p.m.

Admission €10,  pay on the door.

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

21 April 2018

RNLI Water Safety Awareness Day with Greystones Fire Brigade

Greystones Fire Brigade will be washing cars in aid of North Wicklow RNLI.

Greystones Harbour Marina;  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

RNLI|Saving Lives at Sea

21 April 2018

WICKLOW SINGS CHORAL FESTIVAL 2018

Temple Carrig School;  7.30 p.m.

A Musical Evening featuring the best of Wicklow’s Choirs.

Tickets,  €10;  Students, €5.

Tickets available at 086 8146926/087 2718766.

Temple Carrig School Office,  2873610.

Greystones Business Bureau,  2877504.

www.EventBrite.ie or WicklowSings@gmail.com

All proceeds in aid of Tiglin.

21 April 2018

Whale Theatre|Cello Voce with Special Guest Liam O Maonlai

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

Tickets €28/€25.

Cello Voce is a celebration of the cello and the voice.

Incorporating a diversity of styles and genres.

As well as Ireland’s own traditional sean nos heritage.

Resulting concert performance in this wonderful venue sees exciting new collaboration.

Details,  booking and forthcoming events from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie

22 April 2018

Whale Theatre|Screening|Bolshoi Ballet Giselle

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones.  4:00 p.m.  Doors 3:30 p.m.

Tickets €20/€17.50.

Famous ballet in the classical repertoire.

Chilling yet luminous ballet.

Continues to captivate audiences for over 150 years at the Bolshoi.

Details,  booking and forthcoming events from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie

24 April 2018

Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting

Council Chamber,  Mill Road;  7:30 p.m.

On the Agenda

  • Receive Stephen Kavanagh to give presentation on Greystones website.
  • Update on Greystones Harbour Marina.
  • Discuss arrangements for People of the Year Awards 2018.
  • Report from Greystones Municipal District Engineer.
  • White line should be put down the centre of St. Vincent Road north section.

To prevent parking which hinders residents leaving their houses.

25 April 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 ??

26 April 2018

La Touche Wines|Spanish Wine Dinner

Bochelli’s Restaurant,  Greystones.

To celebrate Spanish Wine Week !!

Dinner in conjunction with Bochelli’s Restaurant.

Guest Speaker:  Mr. John Wilson,  “Irish Times Wine Correspondent”.

Bookings and full details from La Touche Wines,  info@LaToucheWines4u.ie.

La Touche Wines               2873826

Bochelli’s Restaurant           2873625

€60 per person.

26 to 29 April 2018

Whale Theatre

JM Synge’s|The Playboy of the Western World

Greystones Players

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones.

Thursday to Saturday,  8:00 p.m.;  Sunday,  4:00 p.m.

Tickets €15.

The 1907 premier of John Millington Synge’s masterpiece sent shock waves around.

Classic play both celebrates and satirises the Irish propensity for story telling.

Playboy combines comedy,  poetry and tragedy in a timeless and entertaining experience.

Greystones Players’ immensely success previous productions sold out.

Dancing at Lughnasa and Connections sold out well in advance.

Avoid disappointment.  Book your tickets now !!

Details,  booking and forthcoming events from 2010550 or www.WhaleTheatre.ie

27 April 2018

RNLI Table Quiz

Greystones Lawn Tennis Club,  Mill Road;  8:00 p.m. sharp.

Table of four:  €40.

Tables can be booked at RNLI.NorthWicklow@gmail.com

RNLI|Saving Lives at Sea

30 April  to 3 May 2018

La Touche Wines|Wine Trip to Portugal

Itinerary now available !!

Details at La Touche Wines,  2873826.

3 May 2018

Delgany Thursday Group Outing to Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens

Coach leaves Christ Church,  Delgany at 1:30 p.m.

€25.00 per person,  to include coach,  garden tour & scone with tea/coffee.

Details and bookings:

  • Noelene,  2876878
  • Peter,  2874270
  • John,  2873173 or 086 3566527.

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