SOCCER AGM
Roundwood AFC are having their AGM on Monday 18th September in the clubhouse, Varty Grounds at 8pm. All motions and nominations to be sent to the Club Secretary, Ken Greene, Roundwood AFC, Vartry Grounds, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow in writing prior to the AGM. All new members very welcome.
MUSIC IN CALARY
The prestigious Cassiopeia Winds Quintet will perform a concert at 8 pm on Thursday 14th September in Calary Church (A98 H766) playing pieces by Claude Arrieu, Maurice Ravel, Jean Francaix, Francis Poulenc and Jean-Michel Damase.
Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions and may be purchased by cash or cheque at the door or direct to the Music in Calary bank account. To book tickets for the concert or for more information, email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118.
CULTURE NIGHT AT CALARY
There will be a special evening of music for you on Culture Night in Calary Church (A98 H766) on Friday 22 September starting at 8 pm when the international soprano and Greystones resident, Catherine Redding, will sing accompanied by Rachel Factor on the harpsichord.
As this is part of Culture Night, there will be no charge and there is no need to book, just come along and enjoy the fantastic singing and playing. Music in Calary would like to thank Wicklow County Council’s Arts Office for their support for this concert.
BRIDGE
Roundwood Diamond Bridge Club will be restarting on Monday 11th September 2023 at 19:30 in the Community Hall. There will also be a session on Friday, 15th September 2023, starting at 09:45. New members are welcome to both sessions. Further information, if required text: Seamus Kennedy at 087-2452903.
CREATIVE HUB
The Roundwood Creative Hub is a new craft retail space in Roundwood Parish Hall providing crafters with an outlet to display and sell their hand-crafted products to the public and running from 11am until 4pm. There are over 20 crafters booked in to the venue and there are refreshments and seating available. Running monthly to begin there’s a wide variety of different crafts and products on offer. With free entry and free parking, it makes an ideal Sunday outing.
STORY NIGHT
Next Rambling House/Story Night in the Annamoe Centre will be held upstairs on Friday Sept. 8th at 8pm. All are welcome. Any Queries please call 086-8749092.
UKULELE PLAYERS
Roundwood Ukulele Players will resume strumming and singing on Tuesday 19th September in Roundwood Parish Hall. The ukulele class is for Adult Beginners and is open to everyone and anyone, but mostly to those who would love to sing and learn a new instrument but have never taken the plunge before! Contact Linda on 087-9729956 to enquire about the morning or evening classes.
HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN
Holistic Healing & Wellness. Upcoming events. “Journey through the Chakras” a 7-week course starting Sept 20th @ 7:30pm. The next Guided Meditation is Thursday 21st @ 7: 30pm.Booking is essential.1:1 Appointments for Reiki & Rahanni. Location Annamoe Community Centre. Please contact 0872750335 for bookings & more Info.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Senior’s Bingo starts at 3pm Annamoe Community Centre. There will be no Bingo in Sept. Next Bingo Sunday 22nd Oct and Sunday Nov 19th
Next Roundwood Active Retirement Lunch: (this is now full due to capacity of venue) Roundwood Inn Friday 8th September 2023 1pm (food served at 1:15pm sharp)
Roundwood Active Retirement membership is now due 15 euro per member.
Roundwood Active Retirement Annual Trip staying at the Clonakilty Park Hotel (this is the same hotel as last year very popular and good value) There are still places available. The 2nd of October to the 6th October 2023. 4 nights and 5 days. Tours of Kerry, including Killarney, Kenmare, Dingle etc. Cost 425 euro per person sharing. Cost 485 euro for single room (there are limited single spaces available). Total cost includes bus to and from Roundwood, daily tours around County Kerry, Bed, Breakfast and evening dinner with music every night in the bar. All enquiries to Mary Flanagan at 0876595381
SOCIAL WHIST
Results from August 30th Top Score: Catherine Doyle. First Gent; Shay Brady. Second Gent: Richie Cullen. First Lady: May Kenna. Second Lady: Tiny Shortt. First Half: Jimmy Molloy. Second Half: Maura McHugh. Lowest Score: Monica Brady. Longest Sitting: Margaret Kennedy. Raffle Prizes: Margaret Kennedy, Richie Cullen and Mick Whelan.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 7th September from 10am until 11.15am and also from 2.10pm until 4.30pm. Come along and join the library. It’s a free service and is a fantastic way to pick up any book that suits your reading interests.
PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage Medjugorje October 4th 2023 for a week. Accompanied by Spiritual Director. Cost of both dates is € 799.00. Insurance is optional. For more information and booking: Contact Group Leader – Mary King on 087 2185067
45 CARD GAME
45 Card Game every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at 8pm. Teas served. All are welcome.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have an item or news that you would like to include in the Roundwood Notes contact Margaret Bolger the email address is mgtbolger@gmail.com. Items for the notes must be emailed by Sunday night to be in time for the paper.