Roundwood Notes ~ 11th of January

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Snow covered Scarr on Sunday January 10th

PIED PIPER

Roundwood Variety Group are pleased to announce their Panto for 2016, The Pied Piper which takes place in the Brockagh Resource Centre Laragh on Friday 29th & Saturday 30th at 8pm, and Matinee on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st at 3pm   Starring the evil Pied Pier, the wicked Rat Queen and her rat filled sewers alongside the handsome hero Hans and his hilarious mother Frau Kinderflapping (the dame!). The witty script promises to have the entire family splitting their sides with laughter from start to finish so don’t miss out.  Tickets €15, available online NOW at www.roundwoodvarietygroup.com.  For further details please call Ann at 086 6036631  We look forward to seeing you all there and we hope you enjoy the show!

HUMPTY DUMPTY

Roundwood Humpty Dumpty is on a break over the festive period but will be back again in Wednesday 13th January! We look forward to seeing you between 10 & 11.30 for tea, chatter and a nursery rhymes – lots of toys and books to entertain your babies, wobblers and toddlers. €2/€3.50 for Cuidiu members/non-members – All Welcome

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Roundwood and District Historical Society  has prepared its 1916 Commemoration Centenary Programme, part of which will include a Seminar on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th February in Roundwood Parish Hall & Centre, at which 5 prominent historians and writers will give lectures on different aspects of the events of the 1916 Rising. Those speaking will be Professor Kevin Whelan, Dr Mary McAuliffe, Professor Eunan O’Halpin and Padraig Yeates. This will be followed by a History Ireland Hedge School which will also include Robert Ballagh. A limited number of tickets have been issued for this event and before these go on general sale, they are now available to local people. Tickets cost €20.00 for the full event and are available from Derek Neilson (01) 2818118, Colm Galligan (01) 2818136, Monica Farrell and  mon.farrell@gmail.com

JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL

Jenny’s Pre-School – enrolments are now being taken for 2016/2017. Limited places are available due to the second ECCE year. Places are secured when application forms have been returned. Children can avail of the free ECCE year from 3 years of age. For more details please contact Jenny on 0868766301 or email jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com

Annamoe Handball Club AGM

The AGM of Annamoe Handball Club will take place on Monday 18th January 2016 at 8.30pm in Annamoe Community Centre. For further information please contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535

WICKLOW MAN

There will be music in Kavanaghs Lounge on Sunday 17th January by The Wicklow Man.  All are welcome to a night of waltzing, jiving etc. See you there.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

Operation Transformation has landed in Roundwood this new year & is open to anyone living in the area.  You simply pick a leader and weight loss plan to follow from the R.T.E programme and come along to the school for a free and confidential weigh-in every Saturday morning at 9am followed by a family walk.  The weigh-in is for adults but the walk after is for everyone. The school gate will be open so you can park  This is a free event run by the school and the Parents Association which  will run for the duration of the show!!  A great way to get your year off to a super start!!

YOGA

An 8 week yoga course will commence on Thursday 14th January in Roundwood Parish Centre at 7.30 -9.30 p.m. Cost is 10 euro per class with a commitment of €50 due on first night.  The class will include Asana (Strengthening and stretching exercises),Pranayama (breathing techniques) Relaxation and Meditation.  All are welcome -details Anne-Marie on 086 -8367578

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Lunch club will take place on Friday 22nd January, 2016 in The Coach House, Roundwood at 1.30.

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks draw.  The numbers drawn were 7, 11, 15 & 17.  There were nine match three winners, Stella Walsh, Nancy Green, Pat Fitzpatrick, Jill Kavanagh, Pat Molloy, J. Connolly, C Campion, Phyl Cleary & Jenny Byrne.  Next weeks jackpot will be €19,400.

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Richie Cullen; Top Gent: Pat Fisher & Jimmy Molloy (shared); Top Lady: Nan Wolohan; Second Lady: Mary Cullen; First Half: Molly Byrne; Second Half: May Kenna; Lowest Score: Kitty Kennedy & Longest Sitting: Tom McHugh.  Raffle prizes were won by Martin Byrne, May Kenna, Mary Murphy, Mary Cullen & Nan Wolohan.  Next whist will be on. Wednesday 20th January.

SET DANCING

Set dancing in Kavanagh’s lounge every Thursday night with music this month by Michael and Brian. Love if you could join us on the dance floor for a night of fun and lively banter

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE

October 5th 2016 for a week. Cost €645.00 per person sharing. Discount of €100.00 off price if paid in full by December 11th.  Price includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance , Half Board  Accommodation in House beside Church, Transfers to and from Medjugorje.  For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

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