EmployAbility Wicklow

EmployAbility Service Wicklow provides a supported employment service to people with disabilities throughout all of County Wicklow, with offices based in Wicklow Town, Bray and Arklow.

The support is available to jobseekers over the age of 18, who may have different types of disabilities such as:

• Intellectual
• Mental Health
• Physical
• Sensory
• Hidden
• Medical

Our service commenced in 2001 and since then has successfully worked with both jobseekers and employers in facilitating employment.

A Job Coach will provide support to assist you to locate suitable candidates to fill any vacancies which may arise. Support can also be provided around disability awareness training, monitoring the placements and assisting with training at no cost to your organisation/company.

Grants and supports are available to employers who employ people with a disability including the Wage Subsidy Scheme.

The wage subsidy scheme is operated by FAS. It provides financial support (€5.30 per hour) to employers, outside the public sector, who employ people with disabilities who work more than 20 hours per a week.

EmployAbility Service provides the following service to Employers:

• Free Recruitment and Employment Service.
• Match your needs as an employer with the skills, knowledge and experience of suitable candidates.
• Access to a committed, local work force.
• Provide you with support and assistance in understanding and managing diversity in your workplace.
• Provide support, with induction and on the job training, if required.
• Assist with advice and information on relevant grants and supports.

For more information please visit  www.employabilitywicklow.ie

Half Marathon & 10km Run Wicklow

The Coral Leisure Half Marathon & 10km will take place on March 25th next starting from the fantastic venue of Wicklow’s Historic Gaol.

This is the 3rd year of this popular, scenic and atmospheric race. Back by popular demand is the Half Marathon. This makes it the first Half marathon on the 2012 calendar.

The Coastal, scenic and atmospheric race continues to be a favourite with runners, joggers and walkers. Enter now to avoid dissappointment.

For more information or to sign up visit www.wicklowhalfmarathonand10km.com

Kilcoole Wicklow News

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP

The monthly Dementia Support Group will be held this Wednesday, 8th February at 8.00 p.m. in the Village Practice, Main Street. All are welcome.

CAKE SALE & COFFEE MORNING

There will be a Cake Sale in “Clothes 4 You”, Millbrook Centre, Kilcoole on Saturday February 28th from 10.00 to 1.00 p.m. There will be a coffee morning on Saturday 3rd March from 10.00 to 1.00 p.m. at 27 Bramble Corner, Cooldross, Kilcoole. Both events are in aid of buying easter eggs for the patients of Newcastle Hospital. Please support.

SENIOR CITIZEN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY

North Wicklow Senior Citizen’s & Friends annual holiday will be to the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry from 9th – 13th April 2012 (inclusive). Price per person €330.00 (single room supplement €85). To reserve a place, please contact Jennifer (087 2867611) or Val (087 2206523), or call in to the Community Thrift Shop on Main Street. You will need to give your name, contact number, and a non-refundable deposit of €30 prior to 24th February. Full payment due no later than 23rd March. The Thrift Shop is open from Monday to Saturday 10.30 – 5.30.

KILCOOLE PARISH CHOIR

This choir meets every Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Church. Its aimed at young people aged 14 upwards. All welcome.

COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP

Kilcoole Community Thrift Shop is located on the Main Street and sells second hand clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac and household items. Each month the shop makes a donation to a different local charity or group. All members of the Thrift Shop work on a voluntary basis.

Donations (clean and good condition only please) are gratefully accepted, but we do not accept electrical items or soft toys. Opening hours are Monday – Saturday 10.30 – 5.30. Phone Number – 01-2877848. Thank you for your kind support.

BAPTISMS

Parents who wish to have their child baptised please complete a form in the sacristy at the relevant Church after daily mass or after the weekend masses (See www.kilquadeparish.com for mass times) or contact the parish office on 01 – 2819658 for more information.

4 weeks notice is required from parents who request baptism for their child. Baptisms in Newtownmountkennedy take place on the 1st Sunday of each month at 12.15pm, in Kilquade on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12.45pm, and in Kilcoole on the 4th Saturday of each month at 5.00pm.

A baptism preparation meeting takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month in the Carmelite Monastery in Delgany at 8.00pm. Parents and Godparents are requested to attend this meeting.

BINGO

Bingo is held on Monday evenings in St. Patrick’s Hall. It starts at 8.20 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

Wicklow 6 Feb: Laragh Glendalough

Citizens Information

Next Citizen’s Information Clinic at the Brockagh Centre is on Tuesday 21 February from 10-12 noon. No appointment necessary. Confidential.

Tuesday Night – Dance Night

The Wicklow Man is at the Brockagh Centre every Tuesday night from 9.30 p.m.

Children’s Ballet

A new ballet term has just begun and will last up until Easter. The new day is now Monday from 5.30-6.30 p.m. for 4 to 7 year olds. Contact Emma on 085 7567737.

Adult Art Classes

Adult Art Classes with Almha take place in the Brockagh Centre on Wednesday mornings. No experience necessary. Newcomers always welcome. Contact Almha on 086 3897732.

AA Meetings

Closed AA Meetings are held in the Brockagh Resource Centre in Laragh at 8.30 p.m. every Monday night. If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol please come along.

Annamoe Centre

Handball – 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. A great social evening.

Storytelling Night - 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.

Clara Juveniles

Clara juvenile football club held their AGM on Thursday 26th January 2012. The following commitee was elected: Chairperson – Andrew Nolan, Secretary – Hazel Birro Treasurer – Dora Hagan, PRO – Mary Clarke. Committee: Teresa Nolan, Kevin Singleton, Paul Carter, Chris Birro, Liam Conway, Gay Sunderland, Liam Kearney, Margaret Byrne, Miriam Byrne, Ola Steele, Aidan Byrne.

The club have decided to enter an U-12, U-14 and U-16 team for the coming season. They are delighted to welcome Miriam Byrne on board as trainer for the U-16 girls, she will be assisted by Andrew Nolan and Hazel Birro. Paul Carter, Karen Carter and Chris Birro will be in charge of the U-14s and Kevin Singleton, Liam Conway and Teresa Nolan the U-12s.

We look forward to a good year ahead, and would encourage any young girls in the area to please join our club.

We will be holding registrations on Saturday 11th February 2012 at Avondale Sports Complex from 1pm to 2-30pm.

Registration fee is €35. If anyone would like to find out more about our club they can contact Andrew at 086 8435783 or Hazel at 087 1338814.

Tours for 2012

There will be a 7 day tour to La Bourboule in France in June/July 2012, flying to Lyon, bus to La Bourboule. Fare includes flight, bus and tours, more details later.

Tour to Poland.

There will be a 12 day tour of Poland by coach in July. Places to visit Berlin, Dresden, Zakophane and many more.

Scotland –

Tour of Scotland in Sept, Glasgow, Edenburgh and more. Pilgrimage to Knock on 26th May .Names as soon as possible for tours to Susan on (0404) 45276 any evening after 8 p.m…

Public Meeting

There will be a public meeting in Parish Hall & Roundwood Centre on 16th Feb 2012 at 8.30pm. Meeting about septic tanks and house charges. Some minsters & Deputy will attend so as many people as possible come to this important meeting from Roundwood and all areas. We need your support.

Bernadette Tyrrell, Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow

Tel: (0404) 45600, www.brockaghresourcecentre.ie

Hollywood Notes Feb 6th

Hollywood No Name Club

The Hollywood No Name Club for 15-18yr olds takes place every Wednesday evening from 8.00pm-9.30pm. New members welcome, just come along. Members will be doing a sponsored walk in the Hollywood forest next Saturday 11th February at 12pm. The club is also running a Children’s Bingo event in the Hollywood Centre from 4-6pm on Saturday 18th February.

Hollywood National School

Recycling

After the long winter, now is the chance to clear out all your old clothing, curtains, towels, soft toys, bedding(no duvets), shoes, handbags, belts and mobile phones in a separate bag. We have teamed up with Lenrec, a recycling company for this fundraising initiative.

Please drop off your clean items to the school hall.
Tuesday 6th March 1.45pm – 2.15pm & 2.45pm – 3.15pm
Wednesday 7th March 9.10am – 9.30am, 1.45pm – 2.15pm & 2.45pm – 3.15pm.

Cake Sale

Our annual Valentines Day cake sale takes place this week-end on Saturday 11th February after the 6pm Mass and on Sunday 12th February after 8.30am & 11.30am Mass in the Hollywood Centre.

Please drop your cakes etc.into the centre before each mass. Anything you can bake will be appreciated. Get those ovens going!!!

Lotto

The winning numbers in last week’s lotto draw were: 9, 10, 20 & 22. No winner. The €20 winners were: Eileen Toomey, Hollywood, Bridget Halpin, Granamore, Valleymount, Maureen Aspell, c/o Hollywood Bingo, Laura Carroll, Hollywood and Emma Nugent, Slievecorragh, Hollywood. Our Lotto jackpot now stands at €6000. Get your tickets for the next draw 16th February 2012 from the Hollywood Centre, Daly’s shop and local sellers.

Whist

The results of last week’s whist: Top score: Maud Mullen. Other winners: Carmel Tutty, Liam Heffernan, Margaret Clarke, Joe Miley, Christina Brown, Tommy Mc Kivern, Rose Mc Kivern, Andy Kelly, Freda Allen and John Shortt. Next whist is on Monday February 27th in the Hollywood Centre at 8.30pm.

Dates to Remember

• Hollywood Centre Social on Saturday March 3rd 2012.
• Children’s bingo in the Hollywood Centre on Saturday 18th February from 4-6pm.

The Hollywood Fair

Hollywood Fair AGM will take place in the Hollywood Centre on Wednesday March 7th at 8pm.

We are having a cake sale in the Hollywood Centre on Saturday March 17th after 11.30am and 6pm mass.

Our DVD is now on sale, great value at €5. You can order / buy your copy from Daly’s shop, The Hollywood Inn, Tutty’s, Harry Farrington, Martin Byrne, Martina Traynor, and Bridie Wilson. Books are still available from Marie Corrigan and Martina Traynor.

Bookings/Notes

To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the Centre on 045 864979 or Email: info@hollywoodcentre.ie

Wedding Fair at Summerhill House Hotel

WEDDING FAIR
at
Wicklow’s Premier Weddings Venue The Summerhill House Hotel, Enniskerry.

Our Wedding fairs are the perfect chance to visit one of  Wicklow’s most popular Wedding Venues.

Every Sunday in February will be a Wedding Open Day at Summerhill House Hotel just drop in.

Our next Wedding Fair will be on:
Sunday 12th February 2012 1.00-5.00pm

We now have details of all our new Wedding Packages at Summerhill House Hotel for 2012 and 2013.

We are always happy to discuss your individual wedding requirements, our Wedding Open Days are a great oppurtunity to view our wedding facilities, see the room fully set, view the bridal suite, have a chat with our experienced wedding coordinators and get a feel for what it would be like to host your wedding at the Summerhill House Hotel, Enniskerry.

Our Wedding Fairs offer all this plus we also have a host of wedding suppliers that can help you with all the other elements of your very special day.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

If you have any questions about a Wedding at The Summerhill House Hotel please feel free to contact Fergus or Orla at 01 2867928 or email: weddings@summerhillhousehotel.com we would be delighted to assist you and we welcome you along to one of the best wedding fairs in Ireland.

February Special Offer

February Dining in Al Mondo Restaurant
Although February can be a dreary month before the first signs of spring appear a dinner party can be just what you need to lighten the mood of winter and provide the perfect excuse to socialize with friends and family.

Enjoy a delicious 4 course meal in Al Mondo Restaurant for only €25.00 per person.
A complimentary bottle of wine is also included for each table booked.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic offer!
This offer is only valid for the month of February.
(This offer is not valid on the 11^th, 14^th and 18^th of February)

To make a booking contact us on;
Phone: 0404 67337
Email: reservations@grandhotel.ie
Web: www.grandhotel.ie

Brand Wicklow meeting Tommorrow

If you missed the first Brand Wicklow / Local heroes meeting in the Grand you will be glad to hear that it was announced at that meeting that a second meeting would be held on Thursday 2nd of February when the details of the 100 day plan of action campaign would be announced.

This meeting will take place tomorrow eve – Thursday 02 Feb,  7pm in the Grand Hotel.

Many of you will have attended the very successful launch of the Local Heroes Brand Wicklow Campaign which was held on the 19th of January – Thank you to the 150+ people who attended.

Many of those present were involved in a “Think Tank” which took place immediately after the interval and over 100 people contributed very simple but great ideas to create jobs and sustain local businesses.

It was announced at that meeting that a second meeting would be held on Thursday 2nd of February when the details of the 100 day plan of action campaign would be announced.

We are hoping that all Chamber Members and businesses in Wicklow will support this great initiative by attending and taking part in the 100 day plan of action campaign.

We look forward to your support and your attendance on Thursday evening at 7pm in the Grand Hotel.
Let’s keep the momentum going!!
Regards,
Pascal BurkeChairmanBrand Wicklow

See You there! The Wicklow Way Team!

Are you ready to reset your Facebook Privacy?

Are you on FACEBOOK?

Most likely answer is yes.

Have you seen the new ‘timeline’ look? Not only does it look different ( and I think better personally)  but there are major concerns over privacy and what people will now be able to see on your facebook profile whether you like it or not – that is unless you take action and ensure that you check all your privacy settings again!

I came across a  very interesting article  on webpronews, an online publication that I subscribe to, the author is Josh Wolford is a Staff Writer for WebProNews.

The main gist is as see below:

The Timeline puts everything out there by default, and it’s the user’s job to clean it up and make sure that they aren’t publicly sharing something that they want to remain private.

And as far as the concern over frictionless sharing with new apps, the answer is fairly simple.

If you don’t want everyone to see what you’re listening to with Spotify, don’t connect Spotify to your Facebook account.

If their recent actions haven’t made it clear, Facebook is going all-in with sharing. That’s what “frictionless” means – without impediments. The free flow of information has to be curbed by the user, if they want certain activities to remain private.