Greystones notes week November 11th

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.

Keep up to date with what is going on !!

Lots more Greystones information available from:

Paul Byrne at:  www.GreystonesGuide.ie

Greystones 2020 website:  www.Greystones.ie

Those Falling Leaves !!

Special reminder to pay attention to falling leaves.

Please ensure that drains on road margins are kept free of falling leaves.

Sudden or heavy rains can cause blocked drains to overflow and cause serious flooding !!

Greystones Cancer Support Annual Super Draw|Tickets Now On Sale

Fabulous prizes to be won.

GCS is marking 25 Years of Community Cancer Care.

Tickets on sale at Tesco Greystones on Friday and Saturday.

You could be one of the lucky winners !!

Winners to be drawn at Gala Charity Night,  Whale Theatre,  9 November 2019.

Full details and booking information below.

GCS has an exciting and interesting range of prizes this year.

€1,000 SuperValu Greystones Shopping Spree from Anne Daly

Dash Cam Sponsored by Redwood IT

Case of Moët et Chandon Champagne|Six Bottles

Two Hour Flying Lesson @ Newcastle Airfield Sponsored by Ross McParland

Afternoon Tea for Two from Powerscourt Hotel

Fourball from Delgany Golf Club

Home Heating Oil from Glen Fuels

Brunch for Four from Pigeon House Delgany

Are You Registered to Vote ??  Please Check the Register Now !!

Enrolment for Junior Infants

St. Brigid’s NS.  St. Kevin’s NS and St. Laurence’s NS

Applications for Holy Rosary Parish enrolment for September 2020.

Applications now available to download from school websites or at school offices.

Enrolment closes on 15 November 2019 at 12 noon.

Birth certificate and proof of address is required.

Enrolment for Junior Infants

Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath

Enrolment for September 2020 closes on 15 November.

Open Night on Wednesday,  6 November,  for parents to drop in and see the school.

Any queries may also be dealt with at that time.

Guest speaker at 7:00 p.m.

Greystones Christmas Lighting Ceremony in Burnaby Park

Saturday,  23 November 2019.

Big special annual event will commence at 4:00 p.m

Carol Singing,  short ecumenical service and visit by Santa !!

Mark your calendars now !!

Christmas Lights 2019 Poster

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 3 November 2019.

Greystones North                               Burglary,  unsecured back door.

                                                            Theft from shoop.

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

           Greystones South                                Burglary from shop,  Church Road,  float stolen.

Criminal damage:  business premises window broken.

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

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland        Burglary,  shed broken into.

Theft from shed above,  ride on lawnmower stolen.

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

            Kilcoole                                               No reports.

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

Fraudulent Boots scam is doing the rounds this week.

Messages says that holders of Boots cards have come second in a month prize.

Don’t be fooled by any message,  whether email or text or phone message,

that looks for your credit card details !!

  KILCOOLE COMMUNITY POLICING CLINIC

  SPECIAL REMINDER KILCOOLE CLINIC CONTINUES !!

  Kilcoole Policing Clinic takes place each Monday evening.

  Please note change of day from Wednesday to Monday.

  Kilcoole Community Centre,  6 pm to 8 pm.

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

  Details from:

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

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

Garda Youth Awards Now Open !!  Closing date is 27 January 2020.

Full details next week.

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

GREYSTONES ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

KILIAN HOUSE FAMILY CENTRE

www.greystonesara.com.

Outings + Meetings

Information,  Membership Payments and Bookings for all events:

Tuesdays,  Kilian House Family Centre,  10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Come along to renew Membership and learn about forthcoming events and outings !!

New Members always welcome.

Cost is €20.

Aqua Aerobics          Shoreline Leisure      Monday         12:00 p.m. to   1:00 p.m.

Bowls                     Kilian House             Tuesday        10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

                                                          Thursday         2:30 p.m. to  4:30 p.m.

Bingo                     Kilian House             Tuesday          2:15 p.m. to  4:15 p.m.

Keep Fit                  Kilian House             Monday           1:00 p.m. to   2:00 p.m.

Art                         Kilian House             Monday           2:15 p.m. to   4:15 p.m.

Last GARA Coffee Morning of 2019:      29 November          10.30 am.

Theme will be Christmas !!

Christmas Lunch                Parkview Hotel       12 December 2019

Tickets now available on Tuesday mornings.

Cost is €25.

11 November 2019

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 !!

Wide range of demonstrations and speakers are actively pursued in the guild.

Also various crafts,  sport,  drama and theatre outings are among the interests.

Plus forging good friendships.

Come along and see what is on offer.  You will be most welcome.

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

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

ICA

12 November 2019

Coffee & Cake @YWCA Coolnagreina

YWCA Coolnagreina,  Trafalgar Road;  10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Located just up from Greystones Harbour Marina.

Entrance opposite Harbour Barber.

Each second Tuesday of the month.

Wonderful home baking which you won’t be able to resist !!

Donations in aid of Youth Cafe.

Come along for warm welcome,  good friendship and all in aid of a good cause !!

14 November 2019

Whale Theatre|Greystones Film Club:  Yesterday

8:00 p.m.  Doors open 7:00 p.m.

Tickets €10.

What would the world of music be if The Fab Four had never existed ??

Struggling young singer/songwriter wakes up from concussion to a strange new world.

No one has ever heard of John,  Paul,  George and Ringo !!

Ed Sheeran plays himself,  keen to help this overnight sensations get his songs to the world.


Full details of this event from:

https://greystonesfilmclub.ticketsolve.com/shows/873608738/events/128241787

Details of all future Whale Theatre events from www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

15 November 2019

Wicklow Dementia Support

Family Carers Support Group

This group meets once a month.

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre;  11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Group meeting is for those caring for someone at home with dementia.

Opportunity to meet for sharing in a confidential and facilitated setting.

Details and dates of meetings from 089 4286928.

Next Family Carers Support Group meeting will be held 6 December 2019.

Musical Memories continues to meet weekly every Friday.

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre;  11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This group is for people with dementia.

Family Carers are also most welcome to come along for Musical Memories !!

15 November 2019

Whale Theatre

“Schmidt Happens”  with Paul Howard aka Ross O’Carroll Kelly

This event is currently SOLD OUT !!

Please join the waiting list,  www.whaletheatre.ie.

16 November 2019

Des Fox Mosaic Workshop

Today and each third Saturday of the month until November.

Held in Greystones in Des Fox studio.

10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Other times on request.

Opportunity for all participants to make a small mosaic.

And express creativity in an informal studio setting.

Two colours might be all you use to start with.

You will be engaging with this beautiful ancient craft.

Details from Des Fox,  087 2503482.

www.desfoxart.com

Cost is €60 per adult,  €40 for under 18s.

16 November 2019

Whale Theatre|The Ultimate Adele Experience

Back by popular demand !!

8:00 p.m.  Doors open 7:00 p.m.

Tickets €20/€18.

Experience the sound and look of Adele.

Live band playing her full repertoire of songs from hit albums.

Vocalist Katherine Headon is an uncanny look-a-like and sound-a-lile.

Locals will recognise the talented Emily McGuinness from Greystones on backing vocals.

This is sure to be an unforgettable night of entertainment !!

Full bar,  Wicklow Farmhouse Cheeseboards,  Fresh Popcorn,  Confectionary available.

https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873582233/events/128199916

Tickets also from Whale Theatre Box Office,  each Friday and Saturday,  11 am to 12 pm.

Details of all future Whale Theatre events from www.WhaleTheatre.ie.

You can also be a friend on Facebook and receive up to date event information.

18 November 2019

Anam Cara Wicklow Monthly Meeting for Bereaved Parents

Parkview Hotel Newtownmountkennedy;  7:20 p.m.

Monthly meeting of wonderful organisation that supports bereaved parents.

This meeting is only for parents who have lost children.

Anam Cara Wicklow offers a safe and comfortable setting.

Bereaved parents will have the opportunity to meet with other bereaved parents.

The evening is free and open to all bereaved parents.

Regardless of the age your child died,  the circumstances of their death.

Or whether their death was recent or not.

Kate Burke,  a founder member of Anam Cara,  will facilitate the meeting.

There will be a wide range of topics,  all related to the bereavement process.

Please let Anam Cara know if you are able to come along.

4045378,  085 2888888,  info@AnamCara.ie.

19 November 2019

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.

22 November 2019

Hot Spot Music Club

Fintan McHugh:  Album Launch Show

Upstairs @The Beach House,  Greystones Harbour Marina.

Fintan McHugh’s long awaited second album is launched.

Stardust and Bone,  original songs by Fintan.

These songs show Fintan in a more personal and independent light.

Fintan has a unique vocal style with his very own characteristic guitar playing style.

Fintan is an extraordinary musician and singer.  He is one to look out for !!

Full details and bio at www.thehotspot.ie.

Doors open 8:00 p.m. Show starts 9:00 p.m. sharp.

Tickets,  €8/€10.

23 November 2019

Greystones Christmas Lighting Ceremony in Burnaby Park

Big special annual event will commence at 4:00 p.m.

Carol Singing,  short ecumenical service and visit by Santa !!

23 November 2019

Holyhead and Newtownmountkennedy Male Voice Choirs

Greystones Rugby Club,  8:00 p.m.

Admission is €10 at the door.

Two fabulous male voice choirs come together !!

Male Voice Choirs have a special magic of their very own.

Voices from across the Irish Sea come to Greystones !!

A rousing and not-to-be-missed,  nor forgotten,  musical evening.

Warm welcome to all !!

Male Voice Choirs Poster 2019 Cropped

26 November, 2019

Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting

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

27 November 2019

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.

27 November 2019

Greystones Cancer Support Men’s Evening

La Touche Place;  8:00 p.m.

This evening is for men who have had cancer or whose family or friends 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 ??

28 November 2019

Greystones Christmas Ladies Night Out

Julie Jay:  Julie Really Love Me ??

Great event at Whale Theatre.

https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873609187

1 December 2019

Holy Rosary Parish|Social Hobby & Craft Afternoon

Kilian House Family Centre;  3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Learn new crafts and make new connections while also having a cuppa !!

Lots to see and learn while meeting with friends.

3 December 2019

Soup and Sandwiches at Presbyterian Hall

Trafalgar Road;  12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Donation €5.00.

Great homemade food and a warm welcome.

Come along for the chat !!

Meet old friends and make new friends .

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