Greystones notes week November 25th

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 Town Website:  www.Greystones.ie

Greystones Art Group Bláthanna Exhibition Continues Through November

Greystones,  Library,  Mill Road,  Greystones.

Wonderful exhibition of local artists with a floral theme.

The 30 paintings are approximately A5 in size and priced at €50.

Excellent opportunity for that special Christmas present.

Greystones Art Group is one of the longest running art groups in Ireland.

Established in 1965,  its aim remains to encourage amateur artists.

On-going lectures,  demonstrations and exhibtions.

Details at www.greystonesartgroup.com.

Congratulations to Shoreline Leisure:  Greystones,  Bray,  Charlesland Sports Park

Winners of Gold Standard Award for Outstanding Leisure Centre 2019.

Ireland Active National Quality Standard Awards.

The standard is designed to encourage continuous improvement within the sector.

It recognises facilities for their remarkable standards.

Safety,  Hygiene,  Customer Service and Human Resources.

Well done to all for hard work,  Shoreline Leisure,  wonderful facilities !!

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

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 17 November 2019.

Greystones North                               No reports.

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

           Greystones South                                Burglary:  window broken in home office.

                                                                        Theft from vehicle,  theft from shop.

                                                                        Criminal damage in above burglary.

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

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland     Car window smashed in wooded area,  money stolen.

Car window smashed,  criminal damage to mast.

Vehicle damaged.

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

            Kilcoole                                               No reports.

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

Elderly Register is now being updated.  Forms available at Greystones Garda Station.

Please let the Gardaí know if any person living on their own could benefit from being on list.

  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.

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

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.

Christmas Shopping Trip to Rathwood,  Co. Carlow on Wednesday,  4 December

Bus leaves Holy Rosary Church Car Park at 9:30 p.m.  Cost is €20.

26 November, 2019

Greystones Municipal District Monthly Meeting

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

On the Agenda

·         Receive WCC planners to discuss Cairn Homes Development at Charlesland.

·         Update on Greystones Harbour Marina.

·         Report from District Engineer

·         Fix date for December monthly meeting.

26 November 2019

Greystones Flower Club Christmas Demonstration

Evangelical Church Hall,  Hillside Road;  8:00 p.m.

Demonstration by Maura Sheehan and Lalli de Buitlear.

Cost is €7.00 to include tea/coffee and mince pies.

Arrangements will be raffled on the night !!

27 November,  4 and 11 December 2019

Whale Theatre

Rosemarie Devereux:  The Visual History of Ireland|1640 to 1940|Course 2

10:30 a.m.

https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873608141

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

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the story.

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/art-love-grows-where-our-rosemarie-goes/

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

You can also be a friend on Facebook and receive up to date Whale Theatre information !!

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

Firm favourite on the Greystones social scene,  now better than ever !!

Lots of offers in local restaurants and shops.

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/oh-yes-its-ladies-night-2019/

Greystones Christmas Ladies Night Out Whale Theatre

Julie Jay:  Julie Really Love Me ??

Great event at Whale Theatre.

https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873609187
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Ladies Night Poster 2019

29 November 2019

Hot Spot Music Club

Tir na nOg:  Sonny Condell and Leo O’Kelly

Upstairs @The Beach House,  Greystones Harbour Marina.

Sonny and Leo are two of the most original and influential songwriters and

performers that Ireland has ever produced  !!

Full details and bio at www.thehotspot.ie.

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

Tickets €18/€20.

21 November 2019

Whale Theatre|Bugle Babes

8.00 p.m.  Doors open 7:00 p.m.

Tickets €25/€20.

Formed by Derby Browne,  Bugle Babes are a superb 1940s style harmony trio.

They perform hits from the Andrews Sisters,  also jazz,  swing,  jive.

Lashings of vintage glamour and romance,  reminiscent of the days of the wireless.

Magical blend of music,  this is a wonderful evening.

Bugle Babes will perform hits from their debut recording Gee Whizz !!

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the story.

www.greystonesguide.ie/blame-it-on-the-bugle

Full Bar, Wicklow Farmhouse Cheeseboards, Fresh Popcorn and Confectionery available.

https://whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873588609/events/128204642

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.

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.

1 December 2019

Hot Spot Music Club|Greystones Jazz Jam

Above the Beach House at Greystones Harbour Marina.

Come along to listen or play !!

All jazz instrumentalists and singers welcome.

Great opportunity to play with other jazz musicians.

Or to just come along and watch.

Please arrive early to sign in and ensure you get a chance to play.

To take part,  you need to be able to play at least one tune.

And then improvise over it.

Jazz standards like those from the Real Book series,  iRealPro app.

Piano,  drum kit,  mics and amps are in the venue.

However,  musicians are advised to bring their own amps and music stands.

This is a regular jazz session to develop and bring the jazz community together.

Greystones,  Wicklow and beyond.

Details from Dara MacMahon,  086 8146926.

4:30 p.m.

Suggested donation,  €5.00

Full details from www.thehotspot.ie.

5 December 2019

Delgany Thursday Club Christmas Lunch

Parkview Hotel Newtownmountkennedy;  12:45 p.m.

Cost is €25. 

Booking with Peter,  086 8307644.  or John,  086 3566527.

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 .

9 December 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

10 December 2019

Coffee & Cake @YWCA Coolnagreina

YWCA Coolnagreina,  Trafalgar Road;  10:30 a.m. to 12:00 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 !!

11 December 2019

Roots and Wings Book Launch

Greystones Library,  Mill Road,  Greystones;  6:00 p.m.

Award-winning local writer,  Frances Browner,  launches her collection of poems.

Roots and Wings via Limerick Writers Centre and Revival Press.

All welcome !!

Roots and Wings

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