Greystones Town Council
Community Affairs Committee
Weekly Calendar of Local Events
18 July 2010
Please forward notices to Kathleen Kelleher 2875327/087 2845465, kk@kathleenkelleher.com.
Yoga in Burnaby Park
with Angelika, 087 2176068, and Brid, 086 1063002; until 14 September.
Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
€7.00 per session for adults; €5.00 concessions; children under 10 free.
No need to book. Just turn up.
All welcome to come along. Please bring mat or towel + comfortable clothing.
Donation of 10% of proceeds to Greystones Cancer Support + St. Vincent de Paul.
Wicklow County Council
Draft Waste Management Bye-Laws 2010
Proposed bye-laws are now on display at Greystones Town Council
These proposals relate to management of waste, its storage, presentation, segregation and collection.
Draft bye-laws are also available for inspection at www.wicklow.ie.
Submissions may be made until 5 October, 2010 to Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow or to env@wicklowcoco.ie. Details from 0404 20127.
Greystones CSSM: 18 to 30 July 2010. Details below.
Heritage Wicklow Newsletter Summer 2010
Newsletter is now available to download from www.wicklow.ie.
Hard copies also available from Wicklow Co. Council.
This attractive and colourful newsletter is packed with heritage information.
There is something to appeal to everyone.
Reminder that Heritage Week is 21 to 29 August, 2010.
Our Co. Wicklow Heritage Officer is Deirdre Burns, 0404 20100.
Shoreline Leisure Centre Summer Camps 2010 Now Booking
Shoreline Sports Park, Charlesland, 2016145.
Two summer camps are now taking bookings:
Camp Action Adventure
Children six to thirteen years of age.
Weekly, Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Continuing to 27 August, 2010.
Activities include archery, rock climbing, trampoline, basketball, soccer, tennis, high jump, hurdles, javelin, rounders, arts & crafts, gymnastics, treasure hunt and lots more. Spaceball is still turning your world upside down and new in 2010 is Turbo Twisters.
Stepping Stones Summer Camp
Children three and a half to five years of age.
Weekly, Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Continuing to 26 August, 2010.
Activities include fun relays, parachute games, long jump, javelin, scooter fun, bean bag games, circuits, skipping, gymnastics, arts and crafts and lots more.
All staff at both camps are fully qualified instructors and have coaching certificates through Athletics Ireland, FAI and Basketball Ireland and are Garda vetted.
Eire Og Greystones GAA VHI Cul Camps
Eire Og Grounds, Mill Road, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years. Cost is €55.00.
Hurling: 19-23 July, 2010
Details from Colm Gaskin, 087 2711124 or www.vhiculcamps.gaa.ie.
Summer Art Classes at Greystones Studios
26 to 29 July; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Painting, collage, stenciling, model magic, chalk and crayon work, painting on glass and plastic, paper mache and lots more.
Experienced artists and teachers; exhibition held at the end of the week.
Prizes will be awarded in the exhibition;
Winning prize is voucher for Art and Hobby Shop, Blacklion.
Details from Kerensa Darcy Barr and Alison Duffy; aalison.duffy@gmail.com or kerensabarr@mac.com.
Surarloaf Gymnastics Club Summer Camp
Shoreline Leisure Centre, Mill Road.
9 to 13 August; 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Develop core skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and spatial awareness.
Suitable for boys and girls, 4 to 16 years.
Airtrack, balance beam, floor, vault and asymmetric bars.
Details from 086 1023724 or sharfinney@gmail.com.
Greystones Rowing Club RIB Raid to Carlingford
Please note new date 11 September. Details below.
Greystones-Delgany Local Area Plan 2006-2012
Proposed Amendment No. 3
The proposed amendment entails modifications to the definition and uses allowable at the IDA site in Greystones. Amendment is now on display at Wicklow County Council Offices, Mill Road, Greystones; Greystones Library, Mill Road and www.wicklow.ie.
Submissions may be made until 21 July, 2010.
Co. Wicklow Tourism 2010 Guide
Copies of this popular booklet outlining attractions in Wicklow now available:
Blacklion Stores, Brady’s Homecare, Greystones Library, Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327, or www.visitwicklow.ie.
Lots of information on places to visit, things to do, attractions to see.
Plenty of activities and services for Greystones residents and visitors alike.
Co. Wicklow Gardens Festival 2010 Now On
The fabulous Co. Wicklow Gardens Festival 2010 is now on until 30 September.
Twenty nine wonderful gardens are open for visiting. Some gardens are open all year round. Some gardens are open on special days and special times for the festival. All are gems.
Why not visit a garden for a day or an afternoon out. A superb local trip for residents and visitors alike. Let your guests know what Co. Wicklow has to offer.
Brochures detailing gardens, opening times and locations are available from Blacklion Stores, Brady’s Homecare, Greystones Library, Kathleen Kelleher, 2875327 or www.visitwicklow.ie.
Greystones Active Retirement: Kilian House Family Centre
www.greystonesara.com
Reminder that full details of all activities and contacts can be found on the Greystones Active Retirement website.
Outings + Meetings
Trip to Athlone & Cruise on Shannon: 11 August.
Cost, including coach, lunch & cruise, €40.00.
Booking Tuesday mornings, Kilian House Family Centre, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Holiday to Lake Garda & Verona in Italy end September.
Details later. Cost will be €825.00 per person sharing.
Single supplement, €40.00 per night.
Whist for All Ages
Every Wednesday, Kilian House Family Centre; 8:15 p.m. €4.00.
Swimming/Aqua Aerobics
Mondays 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Shoreline Leisure Centre, Mill Road. (new pool)
Keep Fit
Mondays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Art
Mondays, 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bingo
Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Short Mat Bowling
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dancing on Thursdays in the Scout Hall Trafalgar Road
Line dancing, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ballroom dancing: Beginners 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Improvers, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Go For Life
Charlesland Sport and Recreation Park
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Money Advice & Budgeting Service (MABS)
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Kilian House Family Centre, 2760411.
Please ring to book appointment.
17 July 2010
Household Hazardous Waste Collection 2010
Park and Ride, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Much of what we throw in our bins is actually hazardous waste. Please do not throw out any of the following and safely store them for the hazardous waste collection.
Paints and solvents; batteries; fluorescent tubes; fertilizers; pesticides & poisons; waste medicines; adhesives, inks and resins; caustic soda and waste oils; drain cleaners, cleaning agents and detergents; photographic chemicals; oven cleaners; shoe polishes.
18 July 2010
St. David’s Secondary School Car Boot Sale
Today and every second Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Appeal
Good clean quality clothes, bedclothes, shoes wanted.
Please leave clothing bags outside church, morning only.
18 to 30 July 2010
Greystones CSSM
Wide variety of activities for children and parents, 4 years to 15+.
Various age categories: Shrimps, Sprats, Swordfish, Sardines, Sharks, Holiday Club; Morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
Every weekday morning, Greystones South Beach, 11:15 a.m.
Applications and details from www.greystonescssm.com.
Alison Gill, greystonescssm@gmail.com, or 085 1480727.
All activities are free of charge.
19/18 July 2010
Irish Blood Transfusion Service Needs Blood Donors
St. Patrick’s Worship and Recreation Centre.
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Donors are especially needed at this time.
3000 pints of blood are needed each week to cater for emergency + routine cases.
Details from 1850 731 137 or www.giveblood.ie.
19-23 July 2010
Eire Og Greystones GAA Hurling VHI Cul Camps
Eire Og Grounds, Mill Road, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 13 years. Cost is €55.00.
Details from Colm Gaskin, 087 2711124 or www.vhiculcamps.gaa.ie.
21 July 2010
Greystones Cancer Support Carers Meeting
Greystones Cancer Support Centre, La Touche Place, 3:00 p.m.
Please note change of date from 14 July 2010.
Meeting is for those who are looking after a cancer patient. Cancer carers are very special people and play an important role in the life of a cancer patient.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know?
23/24 July 2010
Vincent’s Vintage Fair
Vincent’s, Mill Road; 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For all fashionistas out there !!
Fashion and accessories from 60s, 70s and 80s for sale.
Also vinyl records, books, assorted china and other treats from days gone by.
Everyone welcome. All proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul.
Details from Vincent’s at 2878600.
27 July 2010
Greystones Town Council Monthly Meeting
Council Chambers, Mill Road; 7:00 p.m.
28 July 2010
Blue Flag Beach Treasure Hunt for Children
Details to follow.
Greystones Cancer Support Men’s Evening
Greystones Cancer Support Centre, La Touche Place, 8:00 p.m.
Monthly meeting just for men.
Either men who have had cancer or have a relative or friend who has had cancer.
Please note that there will be no meeting in August.
Greystones Cancer Support offers guidance, encouragement and support to cancer patients, their families and their friends.
Can we help you or someone you know?
1 August 2010
Fifth Annual Fran Mitchell Memorial Trophy Football Tournament
Greystones Rugby Club
in aid of A-Z Charity.
Team places are full but please come along on the day to cheer teams.
Donations may be made at www.mycharity.ie/event/franmitch10.
2 August 2010
August Bank Holiday Monday
7 August 2010
King of Greystones Triathlon
In aid of Wicklow Hospice and Sam’s Trust.
Also Greystones Cancer Support.
750 metre swim, 20k cycle, 5k run.
Registration fee is €90, which is then deducted from
target sponsorship of €300 per participant.
You can take on the challenge as an individual or as part of a team
of two or three. Club Challenge allows sports clubs to enter teams of
three and compete against one another.
Full details from www.kingofgreystones.com.
16 August 2010
Wicklow County Council Environmental Campaign 2010
Closing date for Tree Planting Grant.
Details from Wicklow County Council, Environmental Awareness Office, 1890 222276 or eao@wicklowcoco.ie.
21 to 29 August 2010
National Heritage Week
28 August 2010
Greystones + District Horticultural Society Dahlia Show
St. Patrick’s Primary School, Greystones; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
29 August 2010
Dog Awareness and Dog Show
Burnaby Park.
Lots of fun. Lots of dogs and doggie activities.
Details to follow.
9 September 2010
Greystones Toastmasters Club
Glenview Hotel, 8:00 p.m.
Please note new venue.
Tonight and every second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Making a speech strikes fear into the heart of many people. The thought of doing it for pleasure may seem unthinkable. Greystones Toastmasters is the public speaking club that welcomes guests and new members.
Come alone and see for yourself. You will meet people from all walks of life who are on a programme of self-development that gives them the skills and confidence to speak in public. You will be most welcome.
10 September 2010
Greystones Rowing Club Pub Quiz
Beach House, 8:30 p.m.
Details from Mayor Ciaran Hayden, 087 8045651.
11 September 2010
RIB Raid to Carlingford for Plurabelle Paddlers
Sponsored by Greystones Rowing Club.
Weather permitting. Travel by mini bus if weather inclement.
Plurabelle Paddlers is a breast cancer support group with a difference.
Minimum sponsorship €150.
(€100 for accommodation, meals, marina fees, lock fees,
abseiling, rock climbing, pier jumping and petrol.)
Balance to Plurabelle Paddlers: Dragon Boat Project for Breast Cancer.
Sponsorship Cards available from 16 June, 2010.
Fundraising target is €1,000.00.
4 RIBs with crew of 5 in each, 1 adult to accompany each boat.
Journey time 2.5 hours. Departs Greystones 9:00 a.m.
Boat trip to Newry via Victoria Lock for shopping on Saturday afternoon.
Accommodation in Carlingford Adventure Centre; 042 9373100
Dinner in local restaurant in Carlingford.
Abseiling and rock climbing after breakfast on Sunday. Optional.
Lunch in Carlingford, 12:30 p.m.
Immediate return trip to Greystones for 4:00 p.m. arrival.
Greystones Rowing Club is fully insured for this trip and activities.
Details from Cllr. Ciaran Hayden, 087 8045651, www.plurabellepaddlers.com, or www.carlingfordadventure.com.
24 September 2010
Siamsa Culturlann
Culture Night County Wicklow 2010
Dann’s at the Beach House, Greystones Harbour, 8:00 p.m.
Part of National Culture Night programme.
Featuring traditional Irish music.
1-3 October 2010
La Touche Legacy Seminar
Charlesland Golf and Country Club
This year’s theme is: Local Democracy in Changing Times
Speakers will include:
Mary Davis CEO Special Olympics
Emily O’Reilly Ombudsman
Brendan Keenan Economics Editor Irish Independent
Heather Moorhead CEO Northern Ireland Local Government Association
Annual Jim Brennan Memorial Lecture on Sunday morning.
13 October 2010
Greystones + District Horticultural Society
St. Patrick’s Worship + Recreation Centre, Church Road.
Fruit Show 7:00 p.m.
AGM 8:00 p.m.
Lecture 8:30 p.m.
Gardening on the edge, growing hardy exotics in Ireland
with Billy Alexander, www.kellsgardens.ie
16 October 2010
Greystones Rowing Club Annual Wurzburg Row
Irish and German participants will share rowing boats together.
Rowing 15 kilometres on River Main in Wurzburg.
Details from Mayor Ciaran Hayden, 087 8045651
25 October 2010
October Bank Holiday Monday
Maths Grinds available- all levels- contact Mary (Greystones) 086 3477477
