Community Diary 13/7/2018
Community Diary
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Did you know, 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted ?
Get your child’s car seat checked for FREE at Walsh’s Toyota Garage in the Hebron Industrial Estate on Tuesday 17th of July between 10am and 5.30pm and for more information, log onto www.checkitfits.ie
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Office of Public Works at Kilkenny Castle are happy to announce the Music in the Garden Series on the following dates, Sunday 15, Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 of July between 3pm and 4pm.
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Ossory Youth are holding a Summer Art Camp for ages 14-18 years with drawing and painting between 16th and 19th of July from 10am and 4pm. Contact Joanne on 0877113959
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Creative Cats Summer Camp will run from 16th to 20th of July in Kilkenny Guides Den on the Bennettsbridge Road, it runs each day between 10am and 2pm and its suitable for all primary school aged children and will have Arts and Crafts, Music Yoga, Dance and lots more
To book a place contact www.blackcatsartsandcrafts@gmail.com
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Join John Paul Phelan and guest, Health Minister, Simon Harris, for a fundraising coffee morning on Monday 16th of July from 11am to 2pm in Langtons in John Street. Come have a chat and fun as they help raise funds for Cois Nore.
There will a raffle, spot prizes and plenty time to chat and all are welcome
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The annual Relay for Life walk and run is on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 of July in Kilkenny Rugby Club at Foulkstown
Its starts at 3pm on the Saturday and finishes at 3pm on the Sunday and as part of the celebrations Office of Public Works at Kilkenny Castle is delighted to support the Paint the Town Purple campaign and will light up the casle purple for the weekend of 21st and 22nd July
For more information visit www.relayforlifekilkenny.com
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Community Radio Kilkenny City 88.7fm are holding a night of music and craic on Wendesday 25th July at 8pm in The Set Theatre at Langtons John Street. A Summertime Party featuring Drops of Green, John Travers, Tom Bolger and Wrong Direction and many more on the night
Tickets are available now from any member of staff at Community Radio Kilkenny City or by calling 0567762777
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LARC Childcare still have some places available on their Summer Camps, running until 3rd August from 9.30am to 2.30pm daily, and lunch is provided each day. Camps are suitable for children from 4yrs – 12yrs so book your place today to avoid disappointment.
Contact Annette at LARC on 056 7764700
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The annual Dicksboro Summer Camp will run untill Friday, August 3 in Palmerstown venue.
The five day camp is loaded with fun and games and is always really well supervised with children’s welfare paramount. Camp finishes with a blitz on the Friday evening at 7pm with burgers and refreshments.
Application Forms will be distributed at training to all groups.
Enquiries to 0894774343.
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Conahy Community Playgroup advise that free places are now available under the ECCE scheme. To qualify for a place, a child must be over 2 years and 8 months before September 1, 2018.
Places are also available for younger children and a reduced rate is available for families in receipt of social welfare assistance. Please contact Martha on 086-3431984 or Geraldine on 086-8321951 for further information.
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Summer Programmes for The DRUM Youth Centre, MacDonagh Junction has been announced. The centre is for 12-18 year old from Kilkenny City and County. Spaces are limited so early booking is advisable. Contact Kate Carroll on 086 7736975
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Newpark Close Family Resource Centre have a parent support drop in service on the first Tuesday of every month from 10am-11.30am
Contact Helen on 0872330320 for more information
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Teac Tom are looking for people to help in the running of the house and if you interested call to 5 Ormonde road or call 056 779 6592 for more information
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Are you young at heart and would like some company and fun on Wednesday and Thursday, why don’t you come along to St Mary’s Day Care Centre to meet others for a chat, bingo and cards contact 0567770789 for more information.
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Kilkenny City Library has a Book Club for children every fourth Saturday, and it runs from 12pm to 12.45 pm each month and is suitable for those aged 8 to 11
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In 2019 there will be the celebration of 50 years of O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club as we know it today and they need your help!
If anyone wants to get involved, suggest some ideas to mark the occasion or simply send us photos, memorabilia etc can email pro.oloughlingaels.kilkenny@gaa.ie
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Community Bingo is on every Wednesday at 8pm in The Orchard House.
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The Kilkenny Language Club meets every Wednesday from 7pm at the Glendine Inn and new members are always welcome.
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There is a walk in open access clinic every Monday except for the bank holiday’s between 5pm and 6pm at Ardu in Kickham Street. All are welcome.
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Aware support group takes place every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in St. Patrick’s court, Patrick’s street Kilkenny. This support group is for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and mood related conditions. No referral is needed. For more information visit www.aware.ie
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The Health and Well-being Parents Group at The Drum Youth Centre in MacDonagh are holding workshops in Yoga, Get Active and Cookery Demonstrations on Friday Mornings between 11am-1pm
For more information, contact Marcella on 0867736975
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Teach Tom have a coffee dock every Thursday from 10 am till 12:30pm. there is tea, coffee and scones for everyone. All are welcome.
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Newpark Close Family Resource Centre are holding a Parent and Toddler Group on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm Contact Ber on 0567723309 for more information.
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A stroke support group takes place on the last Friday of every month at 2:30 pm in the Cardiac Rehab unit at St. Luke’s hospital Kilkenny. all stroke survivors, family members and carers welcome. For more information or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Hannah on 05677 85769.
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The Involvement Centre at 10 Collier Lane is Wellness Centre which offers a warm and welcoming place for people who are suffering with mental health issues and for their family and friends but all are welcome. Contact them on 0567712400 for more information
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Ossory Youth is a voluntary, non-profit youth work organisation working with and for young people within the Diocese of Ossory, covering Kilkenny. Ossory Youth is committed to providing a quality service to young people and for More information and full list of courses, contact 0567761200
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Kilkenny Youthreach is a Department of Education and Skills official education, training and work experience programme for early school leavers aged 15 – 20. It offers young people the opportunity to identify options within adult life, and provides them with opportunities to acquire certification in Junior and Leaving,
For more information contact 0567722550
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The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is a free, confidential and independent service funded thorough the Citizens Information Board. MABS assist people who have debt problems, who are in difficulty paying a mortgage or who are facing legal action because of debt. They also provide information and access to Insolvency Services. Contact MABS on: www.mabs.ie or call Kilkenny MABS on 0761 072610.
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The Noreside Centre constantly taking names for our FREE Digital Skills Computer and Internet course and no computer experience required!
Learn at a time that suits you as the are running morning, afternoon and night classes so book your FREE place Call (056) 7762146.
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Lacken Pitch and Putt Club are now open for the new seasons membership and they are open 7 days per week from 9.30am to 9pm from Monday to Friday and 11am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information contact 0868661105 or visit their Facebook page
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