The next concert in Calary Church will be at 8 pm on Thursday 3 October when The Phoenix Winds — Julie Maisel (flute), Paul Roe (clarinet) and John Hearne (bassoon) will play, among other pieces, Cinq Pieces by Jacques Ibert, Fragments by Robert Muczynski, Rome Suite by Luigi Zaninelli and Rubishperes by Valerie Coleman. 

If you wish to book tickets or for further information, please email derekneilson11@gmail.com or ring (01) 2818118.Tickets for the concert are €18 and €15 for concessions. 

ROUNDWOOD AFC AGM 

Roundwood AFC are having their AGM on Monday 30th September in the clubhouse, Varty Grounds at 8pm.  All motions and nominations to be sent to the Club Secretary, Debbie Lowe, Roundwood AFC, Vartry Grounds, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow in writing prior to the AGM.  All new members are very welcome. 

CARERS NEEDED 

Wicklow Community Services – caring in the Community since 1985.  Carers needed in Roundwood!  Are you interested in being a carer? Join our team, who have been in the community for nearly 40 years. Premium rates on Saturdays and Sundays – Starting wage €15.18 going up to €16.85 – Continuous paid training – Travel expenses – Rewarding Career– Flexible hours – Career Development – Helping people make a positive difference in their lives and much more. Please contact us on 0404 69188 or email us at office.admin1@wcfs.ie for further information 

UKULELE PLAYERS 

Roundwood Ukulele Players will resume their strumming and singing 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. 

DEMENTIA SUPPORT 

Volunteers sought to support a local family in the Roundwood area. Wicklow Dementia Support (WDS) is seeking volunteers 

ALZPALS is a befriending service which supports people with dementia who are living at home. We are looking for volunteers to become a friend to someone with Dementia. Volunteers are required to drop in to visit a person with dementia once a week for two hours and give their carer a break.

Full free training and ongoing mentoring provided.If you feel you can help, please complete an application form using the link below.https://www.wicklowdementiasupport.ie/volunteering-application-form/]Wicklow Dementia Support (WDS) is seeking volunteers or call Kate on 085 1345128

BRIDGE RESULTS 

Results for Monday, 16th September .  N/S 1st Rory Eagan & Maria Magee. 2ndMonica & Bridie Nolan.  E/W 1st Catherine Halligan & Phil Power. 2nd Kay Plunkett & John Loscher. 

Bridge is played in the Community Hall on Monday evening starting at 19:30. New members welcomed. Contact Seamus Kennedy at 087 2452 903 or email shamo1503@gmail.com

LOTTO 

Results of the draw held on 22nd September. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 11, 15, 18 & 21. There were fifteen match three winners. Lily O’Brien, Gerry & Breda, Fiona & Liz, Sean Kennedy, Margaret Mitchell, Wayne Kinlan, Seamus Waters, M Coleman, Paul Kavanagh, Laya Tyndall, Tom Miley, Jean O’Shea, Julie Butler and Patrick O’Shea. Next week’s jackpot will be €10,900 

CANCER SUPPORT  

Roundwood Cancer Support office is open every Monday and Friday from ten to twelve o clock for anyone who needs advice or help when dealing with Cancer.   

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of Whist held on September 18th Top Score: Jimmy Molloy. First Gent: Mick Whelan. Second Gent: Margaret Kennedy. First Lady: Catherine Doyle. Second Lady: Marie Magee. First Half: Patricia Byrne. Second Half: May Kenna. Longest Sitting: Kay Plunkett. Lowest Score: Richie Cullen. Raffle Prizes: Marie Magee, Shay Brady, Mary Pierce and Maura McHugh. Next Whist Wednesday October 2nd in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

HUMMING BIRD HAVEN 

Holistic Healing and Wellness: Sound Bath & Breath Work – Thursday 26th of September, immerse yourself in an evening of sound with crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls & so much more using our breath to guide us into a deeply relaxing state. A hugely popular evening booking is essential. Time 7:30pm-9:00pm 

Reiki 1:1 morning & evenings appointments. 

Would you like to improve your sleep, lower your blood pressure, ease the aches & pains, balance your immune system, then Reiki is the perfect choice to help you bring the body back into balance. For more information & bookings contact Sue 0872750335

MEN’S SHED TALK 

An occupational therapist will give a talk to the members of Roundwood Men’s Shed on Thursday 26th of September from 11am – 12 noon on the subject of dealing with memory loss. There is capacity for non-members to attend. The talk will take place in the Roundwood Men’s Shed. Please contact 086 8650588 for further information. 

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday26th 

September 2024 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.   

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.