Greystones notes week November 16th

Keep up to date with what is going on !!

Lots more Greystones information available from:

Paul Byrne at:  www.GreystonesGuide.ie.

Also from www.Greystones.ie

Design a Greystones Christmas Card|A Magical Greystones Christmas

Why not enter Greystones Studios new Christmas card competition ??

All you have to do is design a Christmas card.

The theme is A Magical Greystones Christmas.

You can draw your design on paper or on a computer

You can even get creative with seashells,  glitter leaves or whatever you can think of !!

Email your finished card design to nikki@WhaleTheatre.ie.

Or post to Christmas Card Competition,  Greystones Studios,  Theatre Lane,  Greystones.

Don’t forget to include your name,  age and a contact number on the back of your design !!

The winner can expect a very special visit from the Genie Mackers Magical Elves.

Plus 50 printed copies of your very own Christmas Card to send your Christmas wishes.

Start designing today !!

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the full story.

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/design-a-greystones-christmas-card/

Be Winter Ready 2020 to 2021

Lots of information on how to get ready for winter this year.

Make sure you know how to be prepared all all eventualities.

Lots of good tips and ideas over a wide range of categories.

  • Business sector.
  • Older people.
  • Farming.
  • Flooding.
  • Health.
  • People with Disabilities.
  • Road Safety.
  • Schools.
  • The Home.
  • Weather.

You can log on to the Winter-Ready website:  https://www.winterready.ie/en

Two Hours Free Parking on Saturdays for Christmas

There will once again be two hours free on-street parking on Saturdays before Christmas.

Free two hour parking will run from 21 November to 19 December 2020.

However,  the usual parking regulations will apply.

That means no parking in loading bays or disabled parking spaces.

No parking on double yellow or single yellow lanes.

Special reminder that on street parking is free from 9 am to 10 am each day.

Free Saturday and Sunday parking all year round in GMD car parks.

South Beach Car Park,  Park and Ride,  Trafalgar Road Car Park,  La Touche Road Car Park.

This is a great opportunity to shop local and support our local shops.

Our local shops rely on all of us in order to keep trading.

Our local shops have lots of ideas for Christmas gifts and home décor.

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the story.

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/free-saturday-parking-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3tQsbr2rRhQrTqaWad039y2abhRBrqda5gG0by6yORDkcA9TTYrgZ4ehA

Greystones Will Be Alive and Well for Christmas !!

Special lighting switch-on online event on 21 November 2020.

There will be a wide range of online activities for young and old alike.

  • How to Make White Chocolate Snowmen.
  • Christmas Biscuit Making and Decorating for Children.
  • Christmas Entertaining at Home Workshop.
  • Live Streaming of the Switch on of the Greystones Lights.
  • Santa’s Post Box.
  • Twelve Days of Christmas.
  • Think Local Shop Local.
  • Light Up Christmas Programme.
  • Special message from Santa Claus.

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide has the full story.

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/greystones-lights-up-for-christmas/

Greystones.ie has all the details.

https://greystones.ie/light-up-greystones/

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 1 November 2020

Greystones North                               No reports.

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

           Greystones South                                Tip jar stolen from shop.

                                                                        Two pedal cycles stolen.

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

Delgany/Killincarrig/Charlesland     Vehicle damaged.  Vehicle keyed.

                                                            Damage to door by fireworks.

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

            Kilcoole                                               Thefts from seven vehicles.

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

GREYSTONES COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT:   WEEKLY CRIME REPORT

Week ending 8 November 2020

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     Burglary on ground floor apartment.

                                                            Patio door left unlocked.

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

            Kilcoole                                               No reports.

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

Garda slot on the Morning Show with Declan Meehan at East Coast FM.

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

Special Garda Alert|Theft From Cars

Theft from cards and other vehicles is a common crime in Ireland today.

Ideally,  property should not be left unattended in cars or other vehicles.

Ensure that all windows and are closed and all doors are locked.

Ensure that your alarm/immobiliser is set.

Do not leave property on view inside your vehicle.

Do not leave cash,  cred/debit cards or cheque books inside your vehicle.

Do not leave personal documents inside your car this could lead criminals to your home.

Stolen personal documents could also lead to identity theft.

Greystones Family Resource Centre|Online Baby Reflexology Course

This new course will begin in January on Zoom.

Booking and details from 01.2557528 or development@greystonesfrc.ie

Cost of the course is only €5.

No St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2021

Paul Byrne from Greystones Guide.ie has the story.

https://www.greystonesguide.ie/no-paddys-parade-for-2021i/

St. Brigid’s National School Enrolment for Junior Infants 2021-2022

Enrolment takes place 2 November to 23 November 2020.

Application forms available on the school website:  www.saintbrigidsgreystones.ie.

Completed applications,  along with scanned copy of child’s birth certificate  and proof of address,  should be emailed to office@stbgns.ie.

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