HilltopTreks Full Moon Walk Nov 20th

These night walks are very different and great fun.
They also provide an excellent opportunity to see beautiful landscape by the light of the moon.

The walk will be short 2-3 hr walks with time to stop for a bite to eat along the way.

• Meet in Enniskerry at 6pm we will then take a walk near by.
• No previous walking experience required.
• Price €25

For more information visit
http://www.hilltoptreks.ie/fullmoon.htm
Email: Info@HilltopTreks.ie or Phone 087-7849599

Christmas Ornaments & Gifts Making Enniskerry

“Give this Christmas some handmade touch – ornament & gift making classes

Fashion Designer & Crafts Maker Heli is holding a Christmas Ornaments & Gifts Making Class covering various themes in the comfort of her home in Enniskerry, County Wicklow on Saturdays from 10.00 – 15.00. The class costs €50 (Tufted Cushion Cover Class €60), which includes the materials & use of tools, guidance and inspiration you need to make your own beautiful decorations & gifts and a lunch (which is gluten free as Heli is a coeliac hereself.

The lunch & ingredients are approved by the Coeliac Society of Ireland). Some basic sewing & crafts skills are preferred.

Places are limited, so if you’re interested please contact Heli on heli@heli.ie to book at least 2 days in advance. At the end of the class tools & materials are for sale for further projects at home.

Gift cards redeemable off classes are available too. For more info on Heli & Heli’s designs please see www.heli.ie and www.facebook.com/HeliMG.

Enniskerry is located just 5 minutes from the N11, and for your convenience collecting you from either the bus stops in Enniskerry Village, the Shankill/Bray DART station or the LUAS Green line terminus can be arranged at no extra cost.  Please email or call Heli 087 626 6187 to make arrangements.

Dates & themes of classes:

Saturday 30th October: Tufted Cushion Cover Project

Learn to tuft a cushion cover using traditional Rya Rug sewing technique that’s centuries old with either wool or recycled fabrics of your choice.

Saturday 6th November: Elegant or Fun Flower Brooch – you decide!
Design & learn to make a tufted Flower Brooch with wool and other materials – Every one will be unique and add a very personal touch to the gifts you give this Christmas

Saturday 13th November: Gift boxes & imaginative gift wraps to enhance your (handmade) Christmas goodies
Find inspiration and make beautiful gift boxes & wraps by using recyclables and some new materials too.

Saturday 20th November: Crocheted Snow Flakes for Christmas tree – while waiting for this winter’s first snow to fall…
Learn to crochet various designs, a useful ‘hardening’ technique to enable you to make 3D creations and decorating the easy to make ‘snowflakes’

Saturday 11th December: Pom-Pom day
Learn to make pom-pom snowballs, colourful birds (Robins, Bullfinches, etc) and necklaces with wool & recycled fabrics and to use/display them in many different ways to accessorise your christmas and year round ensembles

Saturday 18th December: Gift boxes & imaginative gift wraps to enhance your (handmade) Christmas goodies
Find inspiration and make beautiful gift boxes & wraps by using recyclables and some new materials too.”

Glenealy Local Notes 26th October

GLENEALY IT CENTRE

Enrolment is now taking place for the following courses:

ECDL-evening and daytime courses, Word Advanced-daytime course, SageQuickPay and Sageline 50-daytime courses, Web Design. New courses available are Digital Photography Workshop-Ready to improve your photography skills?

This course is for both beginners and improvers.  From understanding how to use your camera effectively to seeing and capturing beautiful compositions.  You will take field trips to take photographs and be shown how and what to do with the images once they are transferred to the computer.

2007 Skills Update Course-Aimed at individuals with computer skills who wish to update their skills in using Office 2007 and familiarise themselves with the new Office environment (Duration 3 hours).

For enrolment or further information on any of our courses please ring 0404 44980.

GYMBOREE

New term of Gymboree Play & Music classes for young children aged 6mths – 4yrs starting on Tuesday 2nd November in Glenealy Hall.

An hour of active fun, encouraging a love of music through songs, dance, instruments & games!  Places are limited so don’t delay ring Rachel today on 086 8330212 for more info and to book your place!

HUMPTY DUMPTY

The Humpty Dumpty Club (run by Cuidiu – the Irish Childbirth Trust) meet every Friday morning in Glenealy Hall from 10am – 12noon. All parents/guardians with babies and pre-school children welcome to come along for free play, crafts and singing time.

Tea & Coffee, with snacks for the children also provided.  Only €4.50 for non-Cuidiu members / €3.00 for members of Cuidiu.

There will be Halloween Fancy Dress this Friday the 29th for the children. Ring Catriona on 087 6211109 for more information.

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY

An evening of divine vocal harmonies in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, Wicklow Branch.  Featuring the Irish Sopranos and the Wicklow male voice choir, will be held at St. Marys and St. Josephs Church Avoca on Friday the 29th October at 8pm.

COMMUNITY GAMES BADMINTON

There will be junior badminton in the village hall every Wednesday from 6 until 8.30pm. For further information contact Sheila on 0404-44808.

45 CARD DRIVE

There will be a 45 card drive in the hall this Thursday the 28th of October starting at 8:45pm.

BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE CLASS

Every Friday in Glenealy Hall
Kids 3-4 yrs 4.30 – 5.15 pm Booking essential
Kids 5-7 yrs 5.15 – 6.00 pm Booking essential
Kids 8-15 yrs 6 – 7 pm
Adults 8.00 – 9.15 pm
More details on www.wicklowlatindance.com 086 326 2635.

NOTES

If there is anything you would like to see in the notes in future, please contact Rebecca on 0404-44040 or glenealyvillagehall@eircom.net before 12 noon on Friday.

Hollywood Notes 25th Oct 2010

Table Quiz

The annual Parents Association Table Quiz takes place on Friday 29th October in Tutty’s Pub.  All proceeds will go towards the school.  Quiz starts at 9pm and cost per table is €40.  There will also be a hamper raffle, so come along for a fun night out.  All welcome.

GAA News

The date for the Club’s Annual Social Night has changed and now takes place on Saturday,  20th of November in The Clubhouse, with tickets available from Mary Traynor, Bridie Wilson, Margaret Coyne, Ann Marie Clarke, Marie Tutty, Caroline Tutty,  Brid Burke, Lucy Mooney and Peggy Keogh.
The Junior Football team are in the Championship Final next Sunday (Oct 31st)  against Rathnew in Aughrim at 1pm.  All support welcome.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Tom and Bernie Donoghue who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their marriage.  May they have many more happy years together.

Halloween Party

There will be a children’s Halloween Party next Sunday in the Community Centre from 6.00-7.30pm.  Admission €3.

Parish Office

The new Parish Office in Hollywood is now officially open since last Monday.  Office hours are 9.00am to 1.00pm from Monday to Friday.  If there are volunteers, the office can be open after weekend Masses, for people who wish to purchase Cards, Candles, Rosary Beads or Religious Articles which may be in stock.  Mass Cards will also be available.  Mass will be offered by Priests on the Missions, especially by Priests from our own area.  The office Telephone number is 045-864528.  Many thanks to Seamus Tutty who designed  the Office, free of charge.

Art Classes for Children

Following the success of last year, Creative and Fun Art Classes are starting in the Hollywood Centre on Thursday November 11th to December 16th 2010, from 3.15-4.15pm.  the cost is €60 for 6 weeks, including materials.  Portfolio tuition also available to Leaving Cert Students entering 3rd Level Education.

Enroll this week to avoid disappointment.  Please call Sarah on 087 6303922(BA Fine Art, Hdip Art Ed.)

Internet Classes

Basic Internet and Email Classes are starting in the Hollywood Centre on Wed Nov 3rd from 8.00-9.00pm.  This is a 6 week course and costs €55.

For further information or to book a place please call 086 2515400.

Bingo

Bingo continues every Thursday evening at 8.30pm.  Jackpots standing at €2,000 and €3000 to be won.  All are welcome.

Lotto

The numbers drawn in last week’s Lotto Draw were: 2,6,9,13. No winner.  The €20 winners were; Breda McGuire, Toor, Hollywood.  Colin Sourke, C/O Burkes, Hollywood.  Margaret Clarke, Broadleas, Ballymore.  Maura Hanley, Stratford on Slaney.  Sheila Duffy, Slievecorragh, Hollywood.  Congratulations to all.  The next draw in on November 4th  in the Hollywood Centre.   The Next Jackpot is €6000.

Music Classes

The Saturday Morning Music Classes in the Hollywood Centre will continue as usual through the Mid-Term break, without interruption.

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.

Today we are changing a childs life with Barnardos

So weather looks good, forecast on tv was clear but cold. Am all ready to go, heading in a group to Donard, set off at 3pm after registration, guided by Terry of hilltop treks, then back down lugnaquillia by 9pm in time for BBQ and a laugh in Fentons Pub Donard.

 Thanks a million to everyone who sponsored us. Will be posting pics etc tomorrow as we staying over in Mountain ventures hostel tonight.

Here we go….

Wicklow Cloud Computing

Irish cloud technology firm profitsflow.com have been recognised for their innovation by receiving a nomination for the business innovation award from Wicklow and District Chamber of Commerce.

The firm is based in the Wicklow Enterprise Park in the town and has grown rapidly in its first 18 months of operation, culminating this year with the opening of a satellite office in Leicester UK and the creation of 20 jobs at its Wicklow HQ.

The Irish firm competes directly with large US and European Cloud software multinationals.

read more here:

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Coral Leisure Wicklow & Arklow Win White Flag Award

Congratulations to Coral Leisure in both Arklow and Wicklow town who have won the prestigious white flag award each for their third time!

The White Flag Award is designed to provide a quality standard for swimming pools, sports halls, fitness studios, health suites, spas and gyms in the absence of government legislation.

The White Flag Awards criteria also ensure that fitness and gym instructors are properly qualified, facilities are clean, hygienic and safe and that equipment is maintained correctly.

Well done to all involved.

Coral Lesiure Wicklow >>

Coral Leisure Arklow >>

Christmas at the Coach House Wicklow Town

I know Halloween is not quite here yet but this Christmas sees Wicklow Town become a magical venue for Christmas shopping with the quaintly named ‘Christmas at the Coachhouse’. Featuring a wide variety of local artisan stalls and produce your guaranteed to find the perfect original Christmas gift here.

The Coachhouse through an archway beside EBS/Remax where there are two Coach House buildings dating back to 1910.

View Christmas at the Coach house Wicklow in a larger map

Christmas at The Coach House’ in Wicklow Town will take place on Saturday & Sunday 4th/5th & Saturday & Sunday 11th/12th December .

And will also have the Artisan Food Hall open on Saturday  27th November (12pm – 7pm) for the switching on of the Town Lights by The Mayor and Santa himself which is organised by Wicklow Town Chamber Retail Committee.

On sat 27th there will be Roast Pig on a Spit, Fresh Crepes and hot chocolate in the Courtyard alongside the Fresh Artisan Food Hall.

Local Artisan producers of crafts, gifts, or food produce that are interested in being part of this Xmas event can telephone Sinead on 087 2707 496  or email christmasfair2010@gmail.com for rates and availability information.

Wicklow Aromatherapy Massage Therapist based in Ashford

I simply could not type yesterday I was so relaxed after a wonderful massage from Fiona’s Massage Therapies in Ashford Co Wicklow. So today I will share my experience.

I booked an Indian Head Massage and an Aromatherapy back massage with Fiona of Fiona’s Massage Therapies. Fiona is based in Ashford Business centre which is located in the same building as Ashford house etc so you can park easily in the Ashford house car park and the business centre entrance is a brown door.

First of all Fiona and myself had a chat about what aches and pains I had and she noted all these alongwith what I hoped to gain from my Massage experience. In my case I have a lot of tension around my shoulders and neck from this dear website and I also suffer from occasional migraines.

With this in mind Fiona then selected a variety of Aromatherapy oils for my Massage that we mixed and matched until I found a scent that I really liked, which was coriander, grapefruit and frankincense which Fiona explained were all related to stress relief and positive energy – Perfect!

Fiona found the areas that have been giving me trouble – even the really stubborn muscles that refused to allow her to work on them…eventually they gave in thanks to her clever massage manipulation and she even found my migraine ‘button’ as such! well she was able to release all the tension out of my left shoulder blade to neck area and it felt amazing when it ‘popped’.

Fiona also used some jasmine oil for my facial massage and to answered any questions I had along the way.

All in all it was a gorgeous experience and a welcome relief. I shall definately be back again and will be buying Aromatherapy and Sports Massage vouchers for the lucky ones this Christmas!!

Fiona has over 20 years experience in Massage Therapy, is a member of  ITEC and the Irish Massage Therapists Association and is always looking for new skills, ways to introduce people to the benefits of massage and the joys of Aromatherapy oils.

Many of Fionas customers are men who practice sports , pregnant women looking for some back, ankle and shoulder relief and of course stressed out computer nerds like me!!!  Fiona is well versed in the essential oils and fully qualified to give expert advice and personalised Aromatherapeutic Massage to suit your needs.

Fionas Massage Therapies also offer some wonderful unique and personal Christmas gifts ideal for him and her with bath salts infused with oils, body lotion and massage oil packs made to order.

Gift vouchers are also available and I personally can highly recommend her.

Treatments available at Fionas Massage Therapies include:

• Indian Head Massage
• Hopi Ear Candle
• Massage
• Aromatherapy
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Thai Foot Massage
• Hot & Cold Stone Massage
• Tropical Aroma Massage
• Seated Acupuncture Chair Massage
• Pregnancy and Infant Massage
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Mobile Service also available.

You can visit Fionas Massge Therapies  here >>
Tel: 087 233 7282  or Email: fiomccabe@eircom.net

Tell her we said Thanks!!
Roz

Tinahely Stock Exchange

Don’t let the recession cramp your style.

At the Tinahely Stock Exchange on Sunday 14 November at 3pm at the Tinahely Community Hall, you can swop your good quality gently used clothes, shoes and accessories for some new (to you) items.

Dig out those dinosaurs in your wardrobe, maybe something you bought for a big event and haven’t worn since, items that no longer fit you or suit your lifestyle, heels if you’re never out of flats these days. You’ll feel better clearing the clutter and enjoy some new outfits for Christmas and it’s all in a good cause, Tinahely Community Development.

Bring your items in advance to the GAA building opposite the Tinahely Community Hall on Saturday 6th and 13th November between 2 and 4pm. You’ll get your trading vouchers there and then so will be able to start shopping right away at the event, without having to get through the goods inward process.

We won’t swop mens’ for ladies’ so let the gents bring their own and pick a few fresh items. Don’t forget, everything must be clean and in very good condition. Light evidence of wear is acceptable. Damaged, dirty or scruffy items will not be accepted.

For queries tel Tina at 0402 38481