Community Notes
RAMSGRANGE COMMUNITY NOTES
Week Beginning 9th December 2019
Women’s Refuge Collection
South West Wexford will be accepting charitable donations of basic essentials that will go to families in need in the run up to Christmas. Donated items will go directly to Women’s Refuge. Slippers; toothbrushes; socks; toiletries; sanitary products etc., can all be given in to the South West Wexford FRC centre where there will be a box in the reception area for your donations. All donations accepted no matter how big or small; everything counts! For larger items, please get in touch with JOJO at South West Wexford FRC 051 389418 .Thank you for your generosity.
Family Support Worker @ SWWFRC
For further information, or to book an appointment, please contact Emma Fitzgerald on 051 389 418 or 087 3605595.
Family Support Parent Drop-In
A new family support drop-in service will take place at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre, on the first Wednesday of every month from 3.00 to 4.30pm.
No appointment necessary.
For more information please contact Emma on 051 389418 or 087 3605595.
EDUCATION AT SWWFRC, RAMSGRANGE
Evening courses at READ:
Word Processing – QQI Level 5
Child Health & Wellbeing – QQI Level 5
ECDL Essentials – ICS Skills
Courses will run subject to minimum numbers confirmed. Recipients of social welfare may be entitled to funding towards courses. Easy payment plans can be availed of for all courses. Phone Diane/Darren on 051-389418 for further details or to book a place on any of the above courses.
A NEW CLASS at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre
Forever Fit Wexford ‘Active 50+’!
Appropriate exercise suitable 60+ 70+ 80+!
Mondays @ 2.00pm – 3.00pm. Classes are €10.00 p.p. Please call or Text Amanda Burke 087 9713339
St Louis Stitchers
The St Louis Stitchers Group meet every Wednesday 11.00am-1.00pm at SWWFRC Ramsgrange.
Blokes with Cameras
Meet every Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm at the SWWFRC Ramsgrange. Contact Reception Jack on 087 1358254 for more information.
Shelbourne Women’s Group
Meet every Monday 10.30am-12.30pm at SWWFRC Ramsgrange.
Parent & Toddler Group
Meet each Tuesday 10.00am-12.00pm at SWWFRC amsgrange.
Fusion Youth Café @ South West Wexford Family Resource Centre
Fusion Youth Café is open to young people aged 11-18 living in southwest Wexford.
Located in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre, Ramsgrange.
It is open every Wednesday 3.00-6.00pm and Friday 7.00pm-9.30pm and members can stay for as long or as little as they like.
Pick up and drop off service available free of charge.
Activities include pool, table-tennis, video games, arts & crafts, with day trips and camps over the holidays.
Tuck shop available at very reasonable prices.
Call 087 360 7450 or 051 389 418 for more information.
Ramsgrange Community School
Gym/hall is available for hire. Very competitive rates. Contact Bridget on 051 389211 to book.
Local Link Wexford
To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office on 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.
Slimming World Slimming World Classes are held in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 8.00am & 10.00am. Please contact Yvonne Byrne on 086 3147332 for more details.
Ramsgrange Active Retirement
Next monthly meeting TBC. ST LOUIS Day Care Centre. start 2-15pm. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun.
New members always welcome. Strangers soon become friends. This is our Christmas meeting great Mince Pies / Raffle with Christmas cake / 2 hampers/ throw and many other prizes. Christmas quiz/ carols and lots of fun. Just a reminder yearly membership fees of 20 Euro per member, this yearly fee includes insurance cover and we also subsidise many outings where we can. We are always looking for new members, so if you are 50 or over, why not come along and join us.087 6372084.
Can I please remind everyone to book early as we need to book tickets for all of these function in advance. Also, non-Members are welcome at an extra fee of 5 Euro as most of our events are subsidised out of membership fees, so why not just join us only 20 Euro for the year.
16th December Carlow Leighlibridge Arboretum for Lunch, beautiful Christmas decorations wonderful scenes Woollen Mill shop, a great few hours out with friends. Please contact Alexia to book 087 9462160
HOLIDAY 2020 MAY. IT IS SO IMPORTANT WE GET YOUR SUPPORT Annual holiday May 4th to 8th 2020, to Castlebar Co Mayo with Annis Kehoe as our guide. Cost of trip €365 pps sharing, single supplement €20 per night. Day trips, gratuities, etc included in price. Names and deposits of 50 Euro taken at September meeting. Savings club open. Enquiries to Mary B on 087 2073966.Please come along so much fun to be had.
Trip to Omniplex cinema, Wexford, Trip to Omniplex cinema, “Harriet” on Wednesday, 11th December. Cost €12. Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 11.45 am sharp. Lunch in Kellys or Farmer’s Kitchen before film. Pick-ups from Ramsgrange to Wexford. To book, phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976. Usual pick-ups on way.
Slimming World Slimming World Classes are held in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 8.00am & 10.00am. Please contact Yvonne Byrne on 086 3147332 for more details.
New Personal Training
New Personal Training business in Ramsgrange / Campile area. Tailored exercise & nutrition programs to suit your goals. Classes of 6 people due with the aim to increase Strength and Fitness over a number of weeks. Contact Gary on 087-2223450. Please see ‘garywatersfitness’ on Facebook for up-to-date information on the classes or if you have any further questions.
Hook Counselling and Psychotherapy Service
A Counselling and psychotherapy practice has been established in Duncannon. Working with clients who experience issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, addiction, from her base in Duncannon, Ann Cadogan can be contacted by phone or email. annpcadogan@gmail.com phone 089-7055256.
Campile Hall
There is a weekly game of Bingo being held in Campile Hall every Monday night at 8.00pm in aid of the ongoing development of the Hall, with prize money of €1,250 approximately being paid out each night with a rolling in House Lotto and Snowball also being played each night.
Card Game – Kings Bay Inn
45 Card Game is played every Friday night at 9.00pm sharp at “The Kings Bay Inn” All are welcome.
Ramsgrange Community School are now taking bookings from local crafts people for the annual indoor Christmas Market which will be held in the school and gym on Sunday 24th November 2019. Bookings of quality craft and homemade products can be made via the school office asap on 051 389211 to avoid disappointment. This market books out very quickly each year!!
Let’s Play Bridge!
Beginner classes Commencing: Colclough Hall, Saltmills; Thursday October 10th @10.30am
For more information contact: Theresa 087 799 4363/ Margaret 086 879 1076/ Maria 086 101 4011
DUNBRODY XMAS MARKETS
SUNDAYS 17TH NOVEMBER TO 29TH DECEMBER
from 12pm until 4pm. For further information email market@dunbrodyhouse.com
Christmas Bakery Fair at the Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange
Saturday the 14th of December 2019, 9.00am to 12.00pm.
Buy your Christmas Cakes, Puddings and Mince Pies
Last date for orders is 13th of December
Phone 051-389509
All Vehicle Road Run on Sunday 29th December
All proceeds go to Duncannon FC and St James Coiste na nOg. Run starts 3:30 pm at St James GAA Pitch, Mersheen – Registration from 2:30 pm. Finishing at St James GAA Pitch approx. 6:30 pm