Sale of Work 2024 –The Sale of Work takes place on Sunday 1st December from 12-4pm at the GAA complex. To make this event possible, we are looking for the following donations: Bottles for the bottle stall eg. Wine/Spirits/Minerals.  Home Baking/Produce for the Home Produce Stall. Toys in good working order for the Toy Stall. Donations for our Re-Gifting Stall (must be new or nearly-new please).  Donations can be left with Maureen in the Parish Office – Monday – Thursday 8.45am– 12.30pm. If you can volunteer an hour to help set up on the Saturday morning, or help clean up on the Sunday evening it would be very much appreciated. Any queries please contact the Parish Office. 

LOTTO  

Results of the draw held on 3rd November. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 4, 13, 17 & 20. There were eight match three winners. Ian Lawlor, Margaret Malone, K.Crean, Sara & Grace, Shauna Murtagh, Richie Cullen, Emma Lyons and Chloe Daly. Next week’s jackpot will be €12,700.  

ROUNDWOOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL 

The 2024 AGM of the RDCC will take place at 8pm on Monday 11th November 2024in Roundwood Parish Hall. 

PROGRESSIVE 45’S CARD GAME 

Paddy Halligan Birthday Remembrance. Progressive 45’s Card Game. Sunday 10th November 2024 Roundwood Parish Hall at 7pm Sharp €20 per person. In aid of Friends of Wicklow Community Services. Generous Prize Money. Raffle, Tea &Cakes. 

ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION  

President Erskine Childers’ 50th Anniversary Commemoration will take place at Derralossary Church, Roundwood on Sunday 17th November 2024 at 2pm.  Marking the occasion will be guest of honour,  An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister for Defence. The Defence Forces will also participate. Car parking will be available at Roundwood Cemetery. A minibus will to shuttle those in need of transport from that point to Derralossary. Refreshments afterwards in Roundwood Parish Hall. All welcome. Please note there will be a one way traffic system on the Oldtown Road on the day. Please follow the advice of local Gardaí and stewards in the area during the event. 

HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN 

Holistic Healing & Wellness Haven Circle & Sound Evening – Thursday 7th Novemberimmerse 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. With an individual card reading & guided meditation this is 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

SOCIAL WHIST  

Results of whist held on October 30th Top Score:  Mary Pierce. First Lady: Marie Magee. Second Lady: Catherine Doyle. First Gent: Richie Cullen. Second Gent: Jimmy Molloy. First Half: Ann Pierce. Second Half: Shay Brady. Lowest Score: Margaret Kennedy. Longest Sitting: May Kenna. Raffle Prizes: Shay Brady, Ann Pierce and Michael Whelan. Next Whist Wednesday November 13th in the Parish Hall at 8pm. 

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 

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

ACTIVE RETIREMENT  

Christmas Bingo Sunday 24th November (last bingo of 2024) 

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.   

MOBILE LIBRARY   

Wicklow County Council Mobile Library will be in Roundwood Village on Thursday 7thNovember 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.