ROUNDWOOD
PLOUGHING SOCIETY
Roundwood Ploughing Society are celebrating their 135th year of Ploughing in Roundwood and are holding their annual ploughing match on the 25th of February on the lands of John Byrne, Knockatemple, commencing at 12noon sharp. All ploughmen/women wishing to compete on the day MUST register with Brendan Power at 0872420204 before 6pm Wednesday the 22nd in order to guarantee a plot. Every class from Conventional, Vintage, Classic Tractor Classes and Horse Ploughing will be catered for. As this is of special significance Mrs. Anna May Mchugh, Managing Director of the NPA will officially open the event. A special booklet has been compiled of photos and information through the years which will be on sale for €5, and should be very interesting. Spectators are very welcome.
ANNAMOE CENTRE
After a very successful meeting on Wednesday last there will be handball coaching every Wednesday night at 8pm. family Ceili Evenings. There will be a Family Ceili on the last Friday of every month, next one will be 24th February. Circuit Training / Bowls Circuit training continues every Monday night at 7pm with Johnny. Bowls every Tuesday at 7.30pm.. Bowls continues on Tuesday at the new time of 7.30pm. All are welcome. We have rooms to let on long/ short term basis. More information email annamoecentre@eircom.net
PILGRIMAGE
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje will take place in October 2012, exact date to be confirmed. Seven nights half board, including insurance, flights and transfers to and from Medjugorie at a cost of €649. Early booking offers:- €100 off if paid in full by 1st February, 2012 and €50 off if deposit paid by 1st February, 2012. For further information please contact Mary King at 087 2185067.
ROUNDWOOD DANCE
There will be a dance in Roundwood Parish Centre on this Friday 17th February at 9.30pm, Music by Tony Davitt.
STORYTELLING
A great social evening. storytelling night a in Annamoe Centre as part of the Co. Wicklow storytelling houses, there will be a storytelling night on 8th March at 8pm. Brush up on your old favourite songs, music etc and come along. continues each Monday at 7pm with Johnny
HISTORICAL EVENING.
Annamoe Centre held their first historical meeting last Monday, it was a very big success. It was decided to have a meeting the last Monday of every month. The next meeting will be 27th February.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Calling all teenagers and their parents. Moves are afoot to organise youth activities in Roundwood for secondary school going teenagers. Please check out the Facebook page 'Who's in the Hood! Roundwood' and leave suggestions of activities you'd like to see happening and where! The more ideas the better. All offers of help are most welcome too!
JENNY'S PRE-SCHOOL
Jenny's Pre-school, Moneystown is now enrolling for September 2012/ 2013.
All inquiries to 0868766301
BINGO
Fun Bingo will take place on Sunday 19th February in the Old School at 3pm. Family members 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 Lunch club will take place on Friday 24th February, 2012 in Byrne & Woods.
WHIST RESULTS
The results of the whist in aid of the Senior Citizens is as follows:- Top Score: May Kenna; Top Lady: Mary Jo O'malley; Top Gent: Lucy Molloy; Second Lady: Kitty Kennedy; Second Gent: Ann Gaffney; First Half: Nan Wolohan; Second Half: Tiney Shortt; Longest Sitting: Mary Pierce and Lowest Score: Mary Cullen. Raffle prizes were won by Mary Pierce, Joe Coleman, Tom Mchugh, Richie Cullen & Mary Cullen. Next whist will take place on Wed 22nd February.2012.
PUBLIC MEETING
There will be a public meeting in the Parish Hall Roundwood on Thursday 16th February at 8.30pm. The meeting is regarding Septic Tank and Household Charges. TD'S and Councillors will attend. Please come along to this meeting.
KILCOOLE SET DANCING
Set Dancing & Classes continue in the Mill Room in Kilcoole every Wednesday night at 8pm. All are welcome.
ATHLETICS
Best of luck to all our athletes who will be heading to Nenagh this weekend to compete in the Leinster Indoor Juvenile Championships. Over 30 athletes from U 12 - U19 will be participating and have been training very hard in preparation for this. Please note there will be no training on Friday 17th or Sunday 19th February because of Championship.
GENTLE YOGA
A yoga class will start on Thurs.morning 2nd Feb.at 9.15 am -10.45am in Moneystown Hall. Cost is10euro per class with a commitment of 50 euro due on first day for first 5 classes. This class is aimed at those who do not wish to exert the body physically, but wish to benefit from the deep relaxation that Yoga practices can afford.this class will also provide a supportive environment in which to address issues around Healthy Eating Habits and Weight control .Further information and booking contact Anne-marie 086-8367578
LOTTO
There was no winner in last weeks lotto, the numbers drawn were 2, 4, 11 & 29. There were two match three winners Yvonne Doyle & Rina Carey Next weeks jackpot will be €7,800
DIAMOND BRIDGE CLUB.
Catherine Halligan and Phil Power took 1st place for North/south in a very closely run competition on Monday 6th February, joint 2nd /3rd were the partnerships of Margaret Byrne and Maura Gaskin and Kay Plunkett and Mary Pierce whilst 4th place were Margaret Byrne and Triona. Victors for East/west were Rachel Judd and Molly Byrne, 2nd Clare Sally and Pamela Byrne, 3rd Gertie Fee and Catherine Mcgillycuddy whilst Josie Connolly and Pat Rushe were 4th.
002 BRIDGE CLUB.
Results for competition on Friday 10th February North/south 1st Maura Gaskin and Bridie Nolan, 2nd Molly Byrne and Rachel Judd, 3rd Gertie Fee and Ger Lenihan, whilst Fr. Kelly and Elizabeth Belton were victorious for East/west, 2nd Mary Murphy and Kay Plunkett and 3rd Jim Mcnamara and Maria Magee. Bridge every Friday morning in Roundwood Community Hall starting at 9.45 sharp including this Friday the 17th February visitors welcome and no partner required.
SOCIAL BADMINTON
Free for an hour on Tuesday mornings from 9.30am - come and join us in the GAA hall for an hour of badminton.
GYMBOREE
Play & Music classes return for the New Year - every Monday at 11am in Roundwood Parish Hall. Suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school children from 6 months - 4 years. Come along with your child and help them explore the power of rhythm, melody and beat while developing a love of music in a fun and friendly environment! Booking is essential as places are limited. For more information or to book your place phone Rachel today on 086 8330212."
SET DANCING
Set Dancing News Roundwood Set Dancing continues every Thursday night from 9.30pm til 11.30pm with music supplied by Michael, Matt and Brian for the coming few weeks. We have classes for beginners for an hour before the weekly session which has been well supported so if you have been thinking of joining classes, now is your chance. The cost of the night is a mere €5 (to include the lesson and the session afterwards). You can have a better work out than a gym, a whole lot more sociable and an awful lot cheaper! So get those feet tapping and join us on the dancefloor!
45 CARD DRIVE
45 Card game every Tuesday night starting at 8.45pm. Teas served all are welcome.
