Greystones notes week May 7th

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.

MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEK END !!

Enjoy your week end !!

 

GCS Greystones Walk|May Bank Holiday Sunday|6 May 2018

Join Greystones Cancer Support this weekend.

We will walk along our seafront and through our town.

Monies raised will go towards the work of Greystones Cancer Support.

Helping local people affected by cancer.

This is a family walk,  all ages,  all levels of fitness.

Come one,  come all !!

Mothers,  fathers,  children,  toddlers,  babies,  grandparents,  friends and relations.

Have a wonderful May Bank Holiday Sunday walk around Greystones.

Walk starts at La Touche Road Car Park,  on the seafront behind Railway Station.

Proceeds along our seafront to Greystones Harbour Marina.

Along Victoria Road to Church Road at Centra.

Up Church Road and down through Greystones village.

Under the First Arch at South Beach Car Park.

Back along the seafront to La Touche Road Car Park.

This walk is not a race !!

Take your time and enjoy the day,  walk is designed for all levels of ability.

You can shorten the walk by turning off the seafront at Carraig Eden.

Come over the railway bridge at Holy Rosary Church and down through the town.

Individual Registration         €10.

Family Registration             €20.

Something Nice’s Candy Cart will be on hand to welcome you back !!

East Coast FM covered our GCS Greystones Walk with a live interview.

Here hear GCS Greystones Walk Talk:

https://soundcloud.com/ecfmmorningshow/kathleen-kelleher-2-may-2018

Paul Byrne from the Greystones Guide has had a look at this great event.

You can copy and paste his story:

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/gcs-greystones-walk

Register online:

http://www.greystonescancersupport.com/register-for-GCS-greystones-walk

In the Charity Questions box, please enter:  GCS Greystones Walk.

You are most welcome to make a donation,  even if you are unable to do the walk !!

You can also contact GCS at 2871601 and info@GreystonesCancerSupport.com.

Or pay on the day itself.

Please share and send this information to all your friends and relations.

We want everyone to know about this great new event !!

 

 

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.

 

VOICE IRELAND RECYCLING AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

Do you know what should go into your recycling bin ??

Syliva Thompson from Voice Ireland can help you.

Sylvia can come along to your group and hold a short informative workshop.

Workshop is suitable for group AGMs,  school meetings,  club meetings.

Full details from Sylvia Thompson,  sylviaethompson@eircom.net.

Here is the link to an informative article from The Irish Times:

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/consumer-guide-to-what-s-recyclable-and-what-isn-t-in-household-recycling-bins-1.3425410

Full details from www.VoiceIreland.org/RAP.

                            

 

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

           

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.

11 May 2018

Whale Theatre|An Evening with Hazel O’Connor

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

Tickets €24/€22.

Hazel continues to tour extensively,  delighting audiences along the way.

Winning over fans,  old and new.

She received the accolade of her own start in the new Coventry Walk of Fame in England.

Expect a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio,  the old and the new.

Sumptuous night of some of the greatest songs of the 20th century.

Delivered with passion and fire.

Special Meet & Greet immediately after the show … you’re in for a treat !!

Special refreshments will be available:  cheeseboards, sweets, popcorn, soft drinks, water.

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

12 May 2018

Whale Theatre|Greystones Vocal Academy Student Showcase

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones;  3:00 p.m.;  Doors,  2:30 p.m.

Tickets €15/€5.

Come along for a special afternoon performance.

Young singers who are studying with local teacher,  Dara MacMahon.

Greystones Vocal Academy offers excellent vocal tuition for everyone.

Helping each student to gain confidence and achieve their full singing potential.

Wonderful oportunity to hear local talented singers.

Selection of songs from pop to rock to musicals and the classics.

Special children’s refreshments will be available:  sweets, popcorn, soft drinks, water.

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

12 May 2018

Whale Theatre|ABBAcadabra

Live Eurovision Screening with Supper Option

Whale Theatre,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones;  8:00 p.m.;  Doors,  7:30 p.m.

Show and Bear Paw Supper,  €18.

Show only,  €7.

Whale Theatre’s own Remy Naidoo part of Ryan O’Shaughnessy’s band.

New Remy cocktails hitting the bar.

Plenty of fun and goodies on the night,  great craic.

Dress up like ABBA,  spot prizes for fancy dressed.

This is a strictly over 18s night.  IDs may be required.

Bear Paw Catering Company Chicken Buffet Dinner.

Special  refreshments will also be available:  cheeseboards, sweets, popcorn, soft drinks.

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

14 May 2018

Delgany Guild Irish Countrywomen’s Association Meeting

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre;  8:00 p.m.

Delgany Guild ICA meets tonight and every second Monday of the month.

Lots of activities and ideas to keep you interested !!

Crafts:  jewellery to patchwork;  Drama;  Sports:  swimming to golf.

Outings are regular,  fun and cultural.

Demonstrations,  speakers and competitions are held throughout the year.

Delgany Guild ICA is not all about tea and buns !!

But it is always nice to end a meeting with them !!

Come along to a meeting and see for yourself.

You will be given a very warm welcome !!

15 May 2018

St. Patrick’s Church Soup & Sandwiches

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

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

Suggested donation of €5.00,  in aid of charity.

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