CHARITY CONCERT
The Community Youth Choir & Let’s Sing Together Choir are hosting an upcoming Christmas Charity Concert titled “Songs & Sleigh Bells” The concert will be held in St. Laurence O’Toole Church Roundwood on Sunday 15th December at 3pm and will have stunning performances from local musicians & singers. There will be refreshments afterwards in Kavanagh’s Pub Roundwood, where there will also be a wonderful Raffle with some fabulous prizes to be won. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome. All proceeds to Roundwood Cancer Support & local causes. The event is donations based and there will be donation buckets on the door. We are also gratefully accepting raffle prizes if any businesses might be in a position to donate cychoir24@gmail.com
DRAMA GROUP
Roundwood Drama Group will be putting on a comedy – The Barm Brack – Saturday 7th December in Roundwood Parish Centre. Doors open at 7 pm and there will be music from 7.30 pm to start off the evening, followed by the play. Tickets, which are €10 and €5 for children, can be booked from Deirdre Smith (086 8945899) or Mary Doyle (086 8547602). This promises to be a great evening of entertainment so don’t miss it.
CALARY CANDLELIGHT CAROL SERVICE
The candlelight Carol Service at Calary Church will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday 20 December and will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Church Room. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbours. It will be an evening of lessons and carols for everyone to enjoy and take part in and we will be joined by members of the Stedfast Band and Marie Gorman (soprano).
Also, the star will once again shine from Calary Church tower to lighten the darkness and bring some festive cheer to the area.
ANNAMOE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Annamoe Christmas lights switch on. Date for your diary: Saturday 7th December, 5.30pm. Come join the Annamoe Community celebrate the start of the festive season.
With Festive Music, Christmas Carols, and a special visit by Mr and Mrs Claus. Complimentary mulled wine, hot chocolate and treats. All Welcome.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results for the 25th November 2024. 5 table Mitchell. N/S 1st Rachel Judd and Seamus Kennedy. 2nd Monica Brady and Gertie Fee. E/W 1st Bridie Nolan and Catherine McGillycuddy. 2nd Pamela Byren and Clare Salley.
LOTTO
Results of the draw held on 1st December. There was no jackpot winner the numbers drawn were, 4, 6, 10 & 22. There were sixteen match three winners. Daisy & John, Monica Brady, Brenda Keenan, Fintan Fanning, Kathleen, Jonnie Rafter, Margaret Byrne, Mary Dunleavy x 2, Christine Dunleavy, Gerry Ellis, C & P Grant, David Farrer, R & S Kennedy, Marion O’Malley and Jody. Next week’s jackpot will be €13,900.
STORYNIGHT
Our final Rambling House/Storynight this year will take place in the Annamoe Centre on Friday December 13th at 8pm. Entry by donation and all are welcome. Any queries to 086-8749092.
HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN
Holistic Healing & Wellness Sound Bath & Breath work – Thursday 5th Decemberimmerse 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 releasing stress & tension allow the body to fully surrender to the vibrations of the sound & breath, a very popular evening, booking is essential.
Time 7:30pm-9:00pm Location: Annamoe Centre Exchange: €25
SOCIAL WHIST
Results of the whist held on November 27th Top Score: Jimmy Molloy. First Gent: Ann Pierce. Second Gent: Tiny Shortt & Margaret Kennedy (shared) First Lady: Monica Brady. Second Lady: Mary Pierce. First Half: Marie Magee. Second Half: Maura McHugh. Longest Sitting: Shay Brady. Lowest Score: Catherine Doyle. Raffle prizes: Jimmy Molloy, Mary Pierce, Tiny Shortt and Mary Pierce. Next Whist Wednesday December 11th at 8pm in the Parish Hall.
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
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 5thDecember 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.