Roundwood & District Community Council’s November meeting will take place on Tuesday 12th of November in Roundwood Old School at 7:30pm.

All members of the community are welcome to attend.

The Wicklow Uplands Council is based in Roundwood Parish Hall and Centre and are seeking to recruit a part-time Co-ordinator for an initial six month contract (maternity cover). The Co-ordinator will be responsible for the overall operations of the Council including: executive functions, day management and implementation of the strategic and other work plans.

Essentially, the Council is seeking an energetic person who can breathe further vision and perspective into the organisation, thereby building on its convincing record of achievements as a voice for the Wicklow uplands. Candidates must have experience in the management of community/voluntary based organisations, strategic planning, working with statutory agencies and developing and delivering successful funding applications. Experience of the Wicklow Uplands, sustainable development, countryside/recreational management, trail planning and design and a relevant third level qualification is desirable.

Applications must be submitted to info@wicklowuplands.ie no later than 5pm on Monday 11^th November 2013 and should include current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter. A full job description is available on request.

ROUNDWOOD MARKET – NEW OPENING HOURS 

The new opening hours for Roundwood Market as and from Sunday 27th October will be 12 noon till 4pm. We will be open every Sunday until 22nd December when we will be closing at 3pm.  Come for your homemade Christmas Cakes, puddings, jams, crafts, wreaths, and lots more.  New members are always welcome.

CHRISTMAS SALE OF WORK

Preparation is now under way for the sale of work which takes place on Sunday 1^st December.  Donations for stalls and attractions will be gratefully received on or before the sale fro further details please contact Caroline Sillery at 086 1714973.

CATHERINE FULVIO DEMO

Roundwood Variety Group is hosting a Christmas cookery demonstration with the well known Wicklow chef, Catherine Fulvio & a Christmas artisan food & craft fair, which will include, jewellery, knitting, home baking, jams and lots  more, in The Royal Hotel in Bray on Wednesday 20^th November.  Tickets will be €20 & will be on sale in The Royal Hotel in Bray, Justine’s Shop, Roundwood or by contacting 086 2451829 or can be purchased from any committee member.  This promises to be a great night not to be missed.

 LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 8^th November in The Royal Hotel, Glendalough.

IRISH CONVERSATION CLASSES

Improve Your Gaeilge – Maybe you want to be able to help your child/grandchild with their ‘obair baile’ or simply be able to understand the ‘nuacht’ or weather on TG4.  If so you might wish to join An Tochar GAA’s Gaeilge conversation classes this autumn.  Eileen Patterson will be hosting and has already started on Tuesday nights in Aras an Tochar at 7.30pm. Eileen will not be charging for the classes but a donation of €2 per night is encouraged which will be given to a charitable cause at ‘Nollaig’. If you’re interested please come along on the night

PIONEER DANCE

Roundwood PTAA is holding their annual dance in Roundwood parish hall on Friday 15th November at 9pm music by Tony Davitt. All are invited to attend. Any one who is eligible for either gold or silver pins please contact Sheila before 11 November for presentation on the night. Look forward to seeing you there for a great night of dancing

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

Moneystown dance  the wicklow man will play  in Moneystown Community centre on Friday 6^th November from 9.30pm to 12. Teas, refreshments , door prizes. Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing.

SPANISH & ITALIAN LESSONS

Start speaking your new language naturally with real conversations.  For more information contact Marina at 085 7831842

002 BRIDGE

Results of the 1st competition of November saw the pairing of Paddy O Brien and Margaret Byrne take 1st place, 2nd Molly  Byrne and Rachel Judd, 3rd June Digby and Elizabeth Belton and 4th place went to Theresa Leahy and Marion Davies.  All Bridge players (old and new) please join Gaye McGettigan for a Bridge Benefit afternoon in EastGlendaloughSchool on Sunday 10th November starting at 3pm.  No partner needed, entry £10.  Bumper raffle

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Tony Davitt will play in Roundwood Parish Centre on November 15^th and on December 20^th with music is by the Wicklow Man

ATHLETICS

Fantastic performances by over 30 of our Juvenile athletes down in Bray last Friday at Round 2 of the County Juvenile League where we were first across the line in a few of the races and lots in the top 10 spots. But tonight was about participation and enjoyment and that was the order of the night with big numbers competing in every age group. So well done athletes and to all the parents and friends for their tremendous support on a crispy, dry evening. It’s back to the dam on Sunday morning at 10am for a run. On Wednesday the older ones train at the complex with all ages back to full swing next Friday.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist in aid of the Senior Citizens is as follows:- Top Score: Joe Coleman; Top Lady: Kitty Kennedy; Second Lady: Biddy O’Connor; Top Gent: Tom McHugh; Second Gent: Tiney Shortt; First Half: Jimmy Molloy; Second Half: Molly Byrne; First Half: Jimmy Molloy & Second Half: Molly Byrne; Lowest Score Nan Wolohan & Longest Sitting: Martin Byrne.  Raffle prizes were won by Richie Cullen, Molly Byrne, Maura McHugh, Kitty Kennedy & Maureen Gaffney.  The next whist will be on Wednesday 13^th November.

ATHLETICS AGM

Reminder that we have our club AGM on next Thursday 7th November at 8.30pm, in the Old School, Roundwood. Please come along to this important meeting to hear a review of the last year and plans for next year. We will be popping into Byrnes pub for a post AGM drink afterwards.

PROGRESSIVE 45 CARD GAME

An Tóchar GAA Club is running a Progressive 45 card game on Saturday 26^th October at 8pm sharp in Áras an Tóchar. An enjoyable night guaranteed with excellent Cash prizes

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 4, 13, 21 & 23.  There were seven match three winners Lily Doyle, C & P Grant, Tony Byrne, Tony Byrne, Fiona Timmons, Sean Byrne & Mary Belton Byrne. Next weeks jackpot will be €14,300.

 ROUNDWOOD AFC

Astro pitch available to rent €35 per hour Contact 086 3841027

45 CARD DRIVE

45 Card game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8.45pm.Teas served. All are welcome. 

ROUNDWOOD SET DANCING

 Calling all would be, could be and should be SET DANCERS. We have been plodding away at our weekly set dancing sessions every Thursday night in Kavanagh’s Lounge but we now need your help. Thanks to the loyal support of our musicians, we still have live music every night with the exception of one night per month. However due to fall in numbers, we cannot continue without your support. If you think you would like to try this we are giving lessons from 8.30pm before the session starts at 9pm so please feel free to join us.