Roundwood Notes 5th of August

ROUNDWOOD TWIN TOWN VISIT

Roundwood is proud to host 34 musicians, singers and dancers from our twin village Spezet in Brittany from the 16th to the 23rd of August. The group are members of the award winning Bagad Osismi Speied and are staying with local families in the area. The Roundwood and District Community Council have pulled out all the stops to ensure the group have a week to remember in the Garden County as they have organised the Bagad to perform in various locations during their week’s stay. The fun begins on Saturday 16th at 8pm with the official welcome night in Roundwood’s Coach House to which the whole community are invited. Our visitors will join with local band ‘Coddle’ to entertain the crowd on the night.  The Spezet group will see some of the tourist highlights of Wicklow as they perform across the county during their stay, including the Hollywood Fair, Bray Promenade, Wicklow’s Historic Gaol and Glendalough.  The local pubs will also host members of the group as they join in with the Roundwood Sessions on Sunday the 17th in Byrne and Woods and step out with the set dancers in Kavanagh’s Vartry House on Thursday the 21st at 8:30pm. The grand finale will take place in the form of a community BBQ and session with local musicians in Roundwood Parish Hall on Friday 22nd at 6:30pm. All members of the community are welcome to attend and if you can play an instrument or do a few steps you will be especially welcome. So please give our visitors a great welcome should you meet them about the town and come out and support their performances in Roundwood and beyond.

MUSIC IN CALARY

The next concert in CalaryChurch will be on Thursday 21 August at 8.00pm, when Musici Ireland, made up of Beth McNinch (viola), Vourneen Ryan (flute) & Diane Marshall (harp) will play works by Bax, Debussy, Dubois, Ravel and John Buckley.  As the last concert played to a full house, it is essential that you book tickets before the night to avoid being disappointed. The price of tickets is €15 and €12 for concessions. They can be booked by emailing derekneilson@eircom.net or ringing (01) 2818118. Please note the change of telephone number for bookings for this concert.

ROUNDWOOD & DISTRICT TEXT ALERT

Community volunteers are now delivering information and sign up forms to all houses in the Roundwood Garda District. Those volunteers will be calling back over the coming weeks to collect the forms and subscription monies. Many of the volunteers are distributing within their own areas and should be known to you. An official receipt will be given for all money collected.  If you have any concern regarding the person calling for money, please telephone 087 9040470 for verification.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

Come join Tony Davitt for Music & Dancing at 9.30pm on the 15th of August in the Parish Hall. Refreshments and raffle on the night.  Admission €8

BRIC – A – BRAC SALE

Roundwood Parish Hall is holding a Bric-a-Brac Sale on Sunday the 24th of August.   Donations of any unwanted household items would be gratefully received during Parish Office Hours. No clothes or soft toys and electrical items only if boxed and in working order. Don’t Bin it – Donate it!

SECOND HAND BOOKS FOR SALE

Second Hand Books now on sale in the Parish Hall. All proceeds go towards the Parish Hall Fund.  Huge variety available.  We will gratefully accept all donations of books to help our cause.

ROUNDWOOD AFC

Roundwood AFC are holding their AGM on tonight Wednesday 6th August 2014 @ 8pm in Roundwood Parish Hall. Any nominations for committee positions or correspondence must be with the club secretary no later than Wed 30th July 2014.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5, 20 23 & 30 There were two match three winner, Jenny & Marcus & Mary Walsh.  Next week’s jackpot will be €10,400.

ADULT FRENCH CLASSES

In a café or in the comfort of your own home, adult conversation class.  Classes are purely conversational and aim at developing oral fluency and aural skills. The course is tailor-made and I choose topics, activities and resources which, I feel, will motivate participants to converse.  Do you travel to France regularly?  Do you need a little help to communicate over there? Do you have friends in the same situation ?  Get in touch with me and I would be delighted to set up a tailor-made class to suit your needs.  Native speaker with experience in teaching French.
 Currently undergoing accreditation by the Alliance Française..  Enrolment open, book early, limited spaces.  Contact : Lisa, 087-9058656 / Facebook : Bonjour Soleil French Classes BonjourSoleilFrenchClasses@gmail.com

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by the O’Kane family. Session from 9pm until 11.  Ellie Brady memorial night is on Friday 29th august so please come along on Thursday nights to brush up on and learn the new set dances.  Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

John flood will play n Moneystown community centre on Friday 8th August from 9.30pm till 12 midnight. Teas, refreshments, door prizes. Come along n enjoy a night of waltzing, jive etc. Next dance will be on September 12th,  with music by the Wicklow man.

WHIST

The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday 6th August in the Parish Centre.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET

Roundwood Home Producers Market continues in Roundwood Parish Hall on Sundays from 12noon – 5p.m every Sunday. Come for your home baking, jams, crafts, vegetables, plants, etc. New members always welcome.

ANGEL HEALING

We will be taking a break for the summer finishing on Monday the 28th of July and starting back again Monday the 8th of September in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm. I would like to thank everyone who came along and hope you have a wonderful break. Looking forward to seeing you all again in September.

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 15th for one week. Cost €619.00. Price includes Aer Lingus flights, insurance, half Board accommodation in house opposite the Church and transfers to & from Medjugorje. For more information & booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

45 CARD DRIVE

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

ROUNDWOOD PARISH HALL

The new purpose built Parish Hall in Roundwood is now available for all social events, meetings, parties, christenings, workshops, training courses. These great facilities are now available. For more information contact us on 087-9627527 , 087-3932730 or theroundwoodparishhall@gmail.com

 

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