CHRISTMAS BINGO

Christmas Fun Bingo will take place on in the Annamoe Centre on Sunday 10^th December from 3pm with a surprise visit from Santa Clause.  Family members including children and friends are more than welcome to attend.  €5 per book and great raffle prizes.  Come along and enjoy

LUNCH CLUB

A reminder that the Active Retirement Christmas Lunch club will take place on Friday 8^th December in The Roundwood Inn at 1.30pm.

CODERDOJO

CoderDojo is a global volunteer led community of free programming clubs for young people. They learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology. Registration is now open for Coderdojo in Roundwood NS on Saturday afternoons. Please note places are limited. For further information and registration please see www.coderdojoroundwood.com

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

There will be a pilgrimage to Lourdes from Roundwood in September, 2018.  Names and €200 deposit before 15^thJanuary, 2018 to Susan at 087 6273032.  A pilgrimage to Knock will be on Divine Mercy Sunday 8^thApril, 2018.  More on both pilgrimages at a later date.

JUVENILE HANDBALL TRAINING

Handball training for primary school children resumed on Thursday 12th October 2017 in Annamoe community centre at 6.45pm-7.45pm for children aged 8-12 years. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney on 087 0510104

SALE OF WORK

All roads lead to Aras An Tochar this Sunday for the Roundwood & Moneystown Sale of work from 12 noon to 4pm.  There’s something for everyone, Beautiful Festive flower arrangements, Wheel of Fortune, Bottle Stall, Home Produce, Toy Stall, Books, Face Painting, Birc a Brac, Roulette, Carol Singing, win you Turkey, Ham and Christmas Cake. Walk away with €1,000 or any of the many prizes on the grand Raffle. Santa will also be there to meet all the local boys and girls… A great day out for all the family, so do come along.

CEILI DANCING LESSONS

Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 to 9pm. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.

MORNING BADMINTON

Tuesday morning badminton is back in full swing from 9.30am – beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available

HOME PRODUCERS

Roundwood Home Producers Market would like to wish all our customers.a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. We will be closing at 5pm on Sunday 17 th December. We will re-open On Sunday 25th March 2018   Opening times are 12-5pm every Sunday.  Tony our photographer will be here on Sunday 10th December to take your Christmas photos, Personalised Christmas card and Digital print. Cost €15. Tony will be here between 12pm – 5 pm. More details on roundwood Facebook. new members always welcome

DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB.

Results Monday 13th November North/South 1st Nancy O Brien and Brid Clancy, 2nd Margaret and Pamela Byrne, 3rd Catherine McGillycuddy and Gertie Fee.  East/West 1st Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd, 2nd Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien and 3rd Rowena Brady and Judy Skates.  Declan O Brien and Triona Woodroofe took 1st place for North/South on Monday 20th November, 2nd Bridie Nolan and Phil Power, and 3rd Seamus Kennedy and Pauric Gleeson.  East/West victors were Judy Skates and Rowena Brady, 2nd Maura Gaskin and Pamela Byrne and 3rd Mary Brown and Miriam Coyle.

002 BRIDGE CLUB.

Friday 17th November saw Maria Magee and Rowena Brady take 1st place for North/South, joint 2nd/3rd were Rachel Judd, Molly Byrne, June Digby and Gaye McGettigan.  1st for East/West were Noeleen Redmond and Margaret Bolger, 2nd Ger Lenihan and Paddy O Brien, joint 3rd/4th were Jane Cronin, Gertie Fee, Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan.  Phil Kenna  and Liz Belton took 1st place for North/South on Friday 24th November, joint 2nd/3rd Monica Brady, June Digby, Nancy O Brien and Catherine McGillycuddy.  John Loscher and Rowena Brady were 1st East/West,  2nd Marian Davies and Teresa Leahy and 3rd Gertie Fee and Jane Cronin.

ROUNDWOOD COMMUNITY GAMES:

Roundwood Community Games AGM will take place Monday 4th Dec in Kavanagh’s Lounge @ 9 pm.  All are welcome to attend.  Community games covers a wide range of events, with limited man power we only touch on a few. If you have a particular area of interest & would like to give some time please come along to the meeting.  Our annual fundraising bag pack is scheduled for Friday 15th & Saturday 16th of December in Dunnes Stores, Newtown. We need full support from all parents to make this successful weekend. Please let us know if you are available to help on either day. Seamus Doyle 086 8557962, Brenda Fox 086 8521507.

SET DANCING

There will be a Set dancing Christmas party night on December 1st 9pm till late at Mill Room Kilcoole. Music by Pat Bass & Co.  All welcome.

ROUNDWOOD DANCE

The monthly dance in Roundwood Parish Centre will take place on Friday 15^th December 9pm – midnight. with music by The Wicklow man.  Refreshments served.

MATHS LESSONS

Rebecca Delamere will be running Maths classes for Secondary School students in Roundwood Parish Hall.  Classes will be available for 1^st to 6^th year students and are designed to focus on common areas that students struggle with.  Guaranteed small class sizes and places are limited.  For further information, please contact Rebecca on 0860650129 or RebeccaDelamereMathsLessons@outlook.ie.

MONEYSTOWN DANCE

The Wicklow Man will play in Moneystown community centre on Friday 8 December from 9.30 pm till 12.  teas served,  refreshments also available,  door prizes.   Come along and enjoy a night of waltzing,  jive,  line-dancing,  etc.

WALKING CLUB

The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action every Wednesday evening meeting at 7pm at the Coach House car park. Everyone welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately 1 hour in and around Roundwood village

LOTTO RESULTS

There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 9, 16, 19, & 23.  There were seven match winners, Patricia Kavanagh, Breda Coughlan, Nora Power, John Donoghoe, Sharon & Joe, Sinead Kennedy &* Sean & Arwin.  Next week’s jackpot will be €17,800

WHIST RESULTS

The results of the whist is as follows:- Top Score: Shay Brady; Top Gent: Mick Whelan; Second Gent: Pat Fisher; Top Lady: Monica Brady; Second Lady: Patricia Byrne; First Half: May Kenna; Second Half: Maura McHugh & Catherine Doyle (shared); Longest Sitting: Jimmy Molloy & Lowest Score: Magdaline Kennedy.  Raffle prizes were won by Mick Whelan, Magdaline Kennedy, Margaret Kennedy & Monica Brady.  Next whist will be on Wednesday 6^th December  in the Parish Centre.

AN TÓCHAR GAA

Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre.  Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. https://www.facebook.com/psquaredperformance

45 CARD GAME

A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8 pm for the winter.  Teas served. All are welcome.

SET DANCING.

Set dancing continues on Thursday nights in KAVANAGH’s lounge with an addition of giving jive lessons at 8.15pm before our weekly session at no additional cost. Music this month by Michael and Brian.

HOMESTEAD SENIOR CARE

Home Instead Senior Care –  Are actively looking for carers in the Roundwood and surrounding areas to care for people in their own homes. Hours are Flexible, Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Work, Training & Experience preferred but not essential. If you are seeking employment, have a passion for people and would like to care for the elderly in your community.  Please give Home Instead a call at 01 2768122

MEDJUGORJE

Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 10th for seven nights.  Cost €669.00 which includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside Church.  Transfers to and from Medjugorje  Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin.  Philip is a very experienced Guide who has spent many years in Medjugorje.  Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell Early booking offer of € 100.00 off price if booked and paid in full by December 8^th For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

ATHLETIC AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Roundwood and District Athletic Club will take place on Thursday 23rd November in Aras anTochar at 8pm  Nomination papers are available to all registered members from the Secretary :email address. Kennakathleen@gmail.com.  The closing date for nominations and motions is the 18th November.  If you are free come along, we would be delighted to see new faces

SET DANCING CHRISTMAS PARTY

At Mill Room Kilcoole. Set dancing Christmas party night on December 1st 9pm till late. Music by Pat Bass & Co. All welcome.

GALA CONCERT
A gala concert “Songs for Syria” takes place next Sunday the 26^th November at 7.30pm in St Patricks Catholic Church, Wicklow Town.  This will be a wonderful evening of song from local choirs directed by Tony Norton.  Wicklow Community Choir, Avoca Valley Singers & Invear Ladies Choir will be among the choirs performing along with local primary school choirs.  Tickets are €10 or €20 for a family and will be on sale on the door from 7pm.   For further details contact Jack on 086 1727654 or email kinkeadj@gmail.com

CODERDOJO
CoderDojo is a global volunteer led community of free programming clubs for young people. They learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and explore technology. Registration is now open for Coderdojo in Roundwood NS on Saturday afternoons. Please note places are limited. For further information and registration please see www.coderdojoroundwood.com

PROGRESSIVE 45 CARD GAME
There will be a progressive 45 card game on Sunday 26th November in Roundwood Parish Hall at 7pm in aid of The Senior Citizens Christmas Party. All are welcome, excellent prize money with raffle, refreshments served at the break. Please note the earlier start of 7pm for wintertime

CABARET
A cabaret in aid of the Senior Citizens Christmas party will take place in The Royal Hotel, Glendalough on Saturday 25^th November, music by “Little Apples~”. All are welcome.

PIONEER DANCE
The pioneer dance will be on Friday 24 November in Roundwood Parish Centre with music by Jimmy Hogan. Anyone due either silver or gold pins please contact Sheila

DINNER DANCE
Roundwood AFC are hosting a Christmas dinner dance on the Friday 24th November in the Parkview Hotel , NewtownmountKennedy at 7.30pm with a band and D.J and late bar & three course meal included at a price of €30.00 per person.  Tickets can be purchased from Roundwood post office or Shane 0874171521

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
There will be a pilgrimage to Lourdes from Roundwood in September, 2018.  Names and €200 deposit before 15^th January, 2018 to Susan at 087 6273032.  A pilgrimage to Knock will be on Divine Mercy Sunday 8^thApril, 2018.  More on both pilgrimages at a later date.

JUVENILE HANDBALL TRAINING
Handball training for primary school children resumed on Thursday 12th October 2017 in Annamoe community centre at 6.45pm-7.45pm for children aged 8-12 years. For further information call in on the evening or contact Oliver Donelon on 087 9040535 or Andrew Muldowney on 087 0510104

JUVENILE AWARDS
The Juvenile Presentation night took place Friday last in Aras An Tóchar.  We had a great season with all our young players and look forward to getting back to training in early 2018.  Many thanks to all our Managers, Coaches and Mentors and to the parents for supporting and encouraging all these young boys and girls.    Congratulations to the recipients of individual awards:  Most Improved Player: Sadhbh Morgan, Alex Kelly, Abigail Gray, Conor Byrne, Grace Cullen, Evan Burke, Orla Kenny, Seán Brady and Chloe Crean-Tighe.  Player of the Year Awards went to: Brian Medlycott, Lorcán Smith, Kerri-Anne Murphy and Liadh Cronin

AN TOCHAR A.G.M.
An Tochar GAA will hold their AGM November 26th 2017 at 6pm in Aras an Tochar.

GARDA BAND
The Garda Band will again play a concert in aid of the St. Vincent de Paul in Roundwood Church on Tuesday 28^th of November.  Tickets €10.  Further details closer to the date  Tickets Available from:  Parish Office, Roundwood Post Office, Kavanagh’s Butchers, Keeley Hardware and  Ashford Post Office.

SALE OF WORK
The parish Sale of Work will take place on Sunday 3rd December 12-4pm.  They are looking for the following..  Donations of new unwanted gifts for the Bric a Brac stall, Home baking etc. for the Home Produce Stall, Bottles of wine/spirits for the bottle stall. All of these can be left into the parish office. Also seeking volunteers who could give an hour or two of their time on the day to sell tickets or help out on a stall. Every little helps.  For more information call 087 6736066

CEILI DANCING LESSONS
Adult ceili dancing classes are held every Wednesday night in the parish hall from 8 to 9pm. Learn to solo dance and also group dances under the tuition of Aoife, Cian and Eimear and have great fun learning.

MORNING BADMINTON
Tuesday morning badminton is back in full swing from 9.30am – beginners always welcome. Some rackets are available

MATHS LESSONS
Rebecca Delamere will be running Maths classes for Secondary School students in Roundwood Parish Hall.  Classes will be available for 1^st to 6^th year students and are designed to focus on common areas that students struggle with.  Guaranteed small class sizes and places are limited.  For further information, please contact Rebecca on 0860650129 or RebeccaDelamereMathsLessons@outlook.ie.

WALKING CLUB
The Roundwood Whizzers Walking Group are back in action every Wednesday evening meeting at 7pm at the Coach House car park. Everyone welcome to walk at your own pace for approximately 1 hour in and around Roundwood village

LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner of this week’s lotto. The numbers drawn were 2, 9, 24 & 30.  There were eight match winner, Allie Carstairs, Niamh Kinlan, John Cullen, Sam Mooney, Rose Gaffney, Una Lynch, Eamo Wolohan & Noelie Kavanagh.   Next week’s jackpot will be €17,500

MEN’S SHED:
Roundwood and District Men’s Shed: Our trip to Leinster House is scheduled for Tuesday 5th December and we will be departing by minibus from the Parish Hall in Roundwood at about 10 a.m. Please have a word with any of the shedders or feel free to call 086 8650588 if you would like to come along for the occasion. Lunch in the Visitors Bar and Leaders Questions as well as a Tour of the House are all on the agenda.  Recently in the SHED Dr. Máirtín conferred honorary degrees on some deserving members. They had the gowns and the headgear and hopefully you will be able to see the photographic evidence on the world wide web in the near future. Call 086 8650588 anytime or have a word with one of the shed members if you are interested in joining.

WHIST
The next whist will be on tonight Wednesday the 22^nd November  in the Parish Centre.

AN TÓCHAR GAA
Alex Grey, PSquared Performance, is on hand to guide you through your fitness programme in the An Tóchar Fitness Centre.  Call up or ring Alex to join any of the classes or to discuss personal training. https://www.facebook.com/psquaredperformance

45 CARD GAME
A 45 Card Game takes place every Tuesday night in Moneystown Community Centre starting at a new time of 8 pm for the winter.  Teas served. All are welcome.

SET DANCING.
Set dancing continues on Thursday nights in KAVANAGH’s lounge with an addition of giving jive lessons at 8.15pm before our weekly session at no additional cost. Music this month by Michael and Brian.

HOME PRODUCERS MARKET
Roundwood Home Producers Market is open every Sunday from 12 noon until 5 pm in The Parish Centre. Come for all your fresh bread, home baking, jams etc.  There will also be pictures, home crafts, plants and more. We look forward to seeing you all. New members always welcome

HOMESTEAD SENIOR CARE
Home Instead Senior Care –  Are actively looking for carers in the Roundwood and surrounding areas to care for people in their own homes. Hours are Flexible, Part-Time, Evening and Weekend Work, Training & Experience preferred but not essential. If you are seeking employment, have a passion for people and would like to care for the elderly in your community.  Please give Home Instead a call at 01 2768122

MEDJUGORJE
Pilgrimage To Medjugorje October 10th for seven nights.  Cost €669.00 which includes Flights ( Aer Lingus) Insurance, Half Board in house beside Church. Transfers to and from Medjugorje  Local Guides throughout the week all English speaking headed up by Senior Guide Philip Ryan from Dublin.  Philip is a very experienced Guide who has spent many years in Medjugorje.  Pilgrimage accompanied by Spiritual Directors Fr Pat Madden and Deacon Pat O’Connell Early booking offer of € 100.00 off price if booked and paid in full by December 8^th For more information / booking contact Mary King on 087 2185067

 

Members of the Men’s Shed  are heading to Leinster House on Tuesday 5th December. The are travelling by minibus from the Parish Hall in Roundwood at about 10 a.m. If you are interested in going there are still a few places available so do contact any of the shedders or feel free to call 086 8650588 if you would like to come along for the occasion. There will be lunch in the Visitors Bar, a chance to see Leaders Questions as well as a Tour of the House.

In the meantime the Men’s Shed is really an education in itself with the shedders recently being conferred honorary degrees & rolls of honour! It must have something to do with the excellent 121 digital training they are receiving from the TY students in Colaiste Craobh Abhann