ROUNDWOOD MARKET
Roundwood market is opening on Sunday 19th July and every Sunday thereafter from 12 noon until 4pm. Home Baking. Jams. Honey etc. Contact: Jacinta 086 0722851.
ROAD TO ROUNDWOOD
Support a refugee family fleeing conflict to relocate in Co. Wicklow. There will be a 5K fun run and walk on Saturday July 25th at Vartry Reservoir Roundwood. Individuals or groups of up to six friends and family. Starting every ten minutes from 6am to 10pm. Suggested fee €20 per adult – €30 per family. To register text Loraine 089 4576602 with names ages and a desired slot. Donate at www.roadtoroundwood.ie
HERITAGE WEEK 2020
The Heritage Council is putting a callout for project ideas for National Heritage Week 2020. National Heritage Week, will run from Saturday, 15th – Sunday, 23rd August. This year, instead of events, the Heritage Council are looking for projects from individuals and groups all around the country that explore the theme of ‘Learning from our Heritage’. To help you to choose a topic, three sub-themes are suggested Heritage on your doorstep, relearning skills from our heritage and the heritage of education. For further information check out https://www.heritageweek.ie/news/inspiration-for-your-national-heritage-week-project
LOCAL LINK BUS
Important notice to all local link passengers using the LL183 Glendalough to Wicklow service we are running a bigger bus due to demand. Social distancing remains in place on public transport. If passengers can look out for the J J Kavanagh bus rather than the usual bus.
J.M SYNGE
Local theatre maker Cliona O’Connell, and Aughrim based actress Andrea Kelly would love to talk to people in the area who have local knowledge or stories about the playwright J.M Synge, the Synge family and their connection to the Roundwood area. If you have any stories we would love to hear from you. You can email projectsynge@gmail.com , or give us a call/text on 087 4673858 and we will get back to you. Any information you have, no matter how small, is very welcome. We are currently working on the development of a new theatre project sited in the county, re-imagining Synge’s life, work and connection to Wicklow. This project is funded under the Wicklow Artist Award Scheme 2020.
ROUNDWOOD PHARMACY
Just a reminder on the options for ordering your prescription medicines (preferably 48 hours in advance) 1: WhatsApp: TEXT ONLY SERVICE to 087 360 5997. 2: At the pharmacy (our health screen is still in place) 3: Phone 01 201 2946 (phone line can be very busy) 4.via our website. If you are in the at-risk and vulnerable group we can offer you free delivery for your prescription medicines via our free Pharmacy Home Link service.
RESERVOIR DAM WALK
The walking trail on the top of the Upper Reservoir Dam is now reserved for vulnerable users and those aged 70+. All other folk are asked to please take the lower trail along the tree line which runs parallel. Thank you for your cooperation.
MEDJUGORJE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place on October 7th 2020 for seven days at a cost of €679.00 fully inclusive. €200.00 deposit secures booking. This trip will be accompanied by a Spiritual Director. The accommodation is close to the Church. For more information and booking Contact Mary King on 087 2185067.
JENNY’S PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny’s Pre-school Moneystown: is now enrolling for September 2020 and 2021 anyone interested contact the school on 0861705238 or email Jennyspreschoolmoneystown@gmail.com
HELPLINE
The Wicklow County Council Covid Community Response Forum has developed a free helpline for vulnerable members of the community from 8am – 8pm 7days per week. Call 1800 868 399 or email CovidSupport@wicklowcoco.ie
LOTTO
The lotto has been suspended for the moment.
ROUNDWOOD CANCER SUPPORT
The Roundwood Cancer Support centre is closed to the public for the moment. If anyone needs to make any enquiries please telephone our confidential phone number 087 6062072.
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.