Community Notes

Notes contact details
We are always delighted to include items of local interest in the notes. Please email reception@swwfrc.ie before 4pm on the Friday evening prior to publication.

Christmas Paper Crafts Class
Get into the holiday spirit with our fun Christmas Paper Craft class. Learn how to make a Christmas wreath and a star decoration that will add a personal touch to your celebrations. All materials provided. Make Christmas special with a handmade touch. Monday 9th December 2pm – 4.30pm SWWFRC, Ramsgrange Y34DP26. Spaces are limited so call Jennie 051 389418 or email read@swwfrc.ie to book your place.

Christmas Poinsettia Painting Class
Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas Poinsettia Painting Class. Join us for a fun and festive afternoon where you’ll learn to paint beautiful poinsettias, perfect for gifting or decorating your home this season! All supplies provided. Monday 16th December 2pm-4.30pm SWWFRC, Ramsgrange, Y34DP26. Spaces are limited so call Jennie 051 389418 or email read@swwfrc.ie to book.

Special Event
Father Don marks the 40th Anniversary of his ordination on Saturday 7th Dec at 6.30pm. Bishop Ger will be here in Ramsgrange that evening to celebrate in his honour. Mass will be celebrated, followed by a reception in the Sportsman’s Inn. All are invited to come celebrate this milestone with Father Don.

Ramsgrange Tidy Towns Group
The Ramsgrange Christmas Lights will be switched on at 6.30pm on Sunday the 1st December, please come along to the Church Carpark for the event.

GAA Annual General Meetings
Coiste na nÓg AGM will take place on Friday, 22nd November @ 8.00pm and the Senior Club will take place the following week on Friday, 29th November @ 7.30 p.m.
in Mersheen.

Chair Yoga classes
Chair yoga classes with Serena Lou Nutrition are held in SWWFRC, Ramsgrange, every Tuesday evening, from 7pm to 8pm. For more information, contact Serena on 083 0723519.

Flower Demonstration
Campile Area Development Group have organized a Christmas themed flower demonstration
in Campile Hall on Wednesday 4th December, at 7.30pm. Award winning florist Jane Symes will share her experience and tips and provide a variety of ideas for floral arrangements. Tickets are €10 and are available at the door, or from any Committee member

Ramsgrange Church distributors required
If anyone could volunteer to help us distribute the yearly parish envelopes it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the Parish Office on 051 389148 if you have a little spare time and would like to assist us.

Annual Tractor Run
There will be a Christmas Lights Tractor Run in aid of St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, on Sunday 8th December. Starting in Campile village at 5pm, registrations from 4pm, cost €20. Traveling through the villages of Dunmain, Ballycullane, Saltmills, Fethard-on-Sea, Templetown, Ramsgrange and finishing in Arthurstown at approximately 7pm.
Food will be served in the King’s Bay Inn afterwards.
For more information, please phone 087 2028450

Kiltra School of Music
Date for your diary. The Kiltra School of Music are holding a magical Christmas Concert in Carrig on Bannow Community Centre on the 7th and 8th December. Tickets are available from the online box office at www. kiltraschoolofmusicshop.ie or in store at KSM or Breda’s shop in Carrig

Ramsgrange Active Retirement Group
There is no Active Retirement Meeting in the December, January Meeting ,is cancelled due to essential work being carried out.at the centre.
The next monthly meeting will be February 3rd. In South West Wexford Resource Centre at 2.pm. This is the AGM and Treasurers report, and to select a committee for the coming year. If you’re interested in getting involved, please put your name forward.
Upcoming events: Monday 2nd December, Shopping Trip to Kilkenny, pick up Campile 9.45, and leaving Ramsgrange at 10.am sharp. Contact Mary Ryan on 087 6530346 if you have any queries. Wednesday 4th Annual Christmas Party in the Sportsman’s Inn from 2pm to 5pm, Afternoon tea, raffle, music by Mick Comerford. Cost €10. There are some places still available, Contact Mary B on 087 2073966 if you wish to book. The next social evening is on Monday 9th December, in St Louis Day Centre from 7pm to 9pm, come along for a game of cards board games or a chat. The Annual Holiday next year is to Galway from 5th-9th May 4days/5nights cost €640 per person sharing/€780 for single room,
open to friends/partners/spouses. A non-refundable deposit of €50 is required when booking. Balance to be paid on or before March meeting. A saving club is now open for holiday. Contact Mary B on 087 2073966 for further information.

Irish Traditional Music Classes
Button accordion and tin whistle lessons available. Adults and children welcome. Phone Niamh Brett on 083 3144625 for more details. A.V.C.M and T.T.C.T

Tourism with Business Level 5
Our learners had great success at the Annual Christmas Market in Ramsgrange recently, all their hard work paid off and all proceeds will now be donated to teen counselling service which is provided in southwest Wexford Family resource centre in Ramsgrange.

We are looking forward to commencing our new programme in the New Year. This programme is a QQI awarded, level 4 in “Office skills” This is a free part time course.

If you are interested in starting this course, please contact Christina or Sheila @ 087 4552980 / 051 389418 or email christina@swwfrc.ie/sheila@swwfrc.ie

Hook Film Club
Hook Film Club will be showing the highly acclaimed film The Crime is Mine on Tuesday 10th December in The Hall, Fethard on Sea at 8pm. Doors open at 7;45. €10 per ticket.