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You shall have a fishy on a little dishy… By Thomas Fitzpatrick 053 9132202 rcda@outlook.ie
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Brrr!! It’s November….. and snow is on its way… There are 6 little snowflakes hiding in this month’s newsletter. Circle all six (we’ve done one to get you going!), write your name and telephone number in the space below and drop your newsletter to the Community Centre before Friday 7th December. All correct entries will be entered into a draw for some Christmas goodies!!! Name:________________________ Tel No. _______________________
What’s happening Rosslare Community & Sports Centre Membership 2019 – Rosslare Community & Sports Centre- EARLY BIRD offer An ideal Christmas gift for the whole family! We are currently offering a very attractive MEMBERSHIP package for you and your family …Join now for 2019 and get 14 months membership for ONLY €100! Family Membership (Parents, Children, & Grandparents) includes full use of our 4 Tennis Courts, Large Playground, 18 Hole Crazy Golf Course, Running Track & Outdoor Bowls! Individual Memberships also available! Payments are easy & hassle free, speak to a member of our staff now 0539132202. Our regular clubs and groups are up and running and a full listing is available on our website and in this handy newsletter, along with details of events and happenings around the village. If you haven’t signed up for your newsletter you can do so on our website (www.rosslareholidayresort.ie). If you have an event coming up, do get in touch and we will be happy to feature details on our Facebook page and in our newsletter. Here at the Centre, our future development plans include refurbishment of the crazy golf course and the addition of CCTV to public areas and drainage to lower car park. We would like to thank the community for your ongoing support and look forward to improving the facilities we offer you in the coming year. RCDA are delighted to announce that we have now secured funding towards the purchase of a much-needed tractor, which is essential for the transportation of our lawnmowers to various sites around Rosslare. We would like to express our gratitude to Councillor Ger Carthy who has donated €1500 towards our costs. Our thanks also to the Community Section at Wexford Council for its donation of €3000 and the Wexford Borough Council who contributed a further €1000. Public Meeting Notice Calling all residents & visitors of Rosslare. The Rosslare Development Association is hosting a public meeting at 7.30pm Wednesday 21st Nov at Rosslare Community Centre. Gerry Forde from Wexford County Council will make a further presentation on the coastal erosion and flood prevention project presently being considered. Councillor Ger Carthy will also be in attendance. This is a great opportunity to voice your opinion as a resident or visitor of Rosslare on this subject or any other subject which may be of concern to you. There will also be discussions on traffic congestion, making safe the bridges and possibly introducing a one-way traffic system. The Rosslare Development Association look forward to seeing you all there. Shine Bright Theatre Classes every Tuesday commencing at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years. Call Lisa on 085 1532705 for information. New 2 U Charity Boutique We have a lovely range of winter coats and jackets available. Drop in for a browse – you might find just what you need! If you discover any unwanted items at home, please drop them in Mon – Sat 10am-5pm. Any out of hours donations can be left at the Community Centre.
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30th Oct – 2nd Nov
Rosslare Newsletter BOOK NOW FOR our Christmas edition – dates still available. We print and distribute over 800 copies each month to local shops and schools. We also have an ever growing list of subscribers who are emailed our newsletter each month! Think smart and get your business in our newsletter NOW – you can’t afford not to! Call 053-9132202 to book your slot!
in Rosslare… Birthday Party Packages Did you know that we offer an extensive range of birthday party packages, with a large choice to suit your personal needs. Visit www.rosslareholidayresort.ie or call 053-9132202 for our full range. Check out the monthly newsletter for offers! T & C apply. New Candy Floss and Pop Corn Parties Available!! Befriending Group We offer free and friendly companionship to older people through weekly visits and telephone calls. Our volunteers receive training and are Garda vetted. We compliment other services such as home help, home care etc., but DO NOT replace these services. Professional and self-referrals welcome. For more information, call 085 852 6866 or contact ‘Befrienders,’ RCDA, Rosslare “Together we can combat loneliness”. Keep Rosslare Litter Free Don’t give your dog a bad name! Please keep our village beautiful by picking up after your pet. Bags are provided at the car park and can be deposited in any council refuse bin round the village;‘any bin, any bag’. Rosslare Active Retirement Next meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th November at 10.30am in Coast Rosslare Strand. All are welcome. Call Paul O’Connor on 0860692330 for more info. Community Book Shelf We have a wide range of reading material available on our shelves; please call in, have a browse or grab a coffee,relax in our seating and avail of the FREE WIFI. We ask for a €1 donation; all money raised goes towards the Community of Rosslare. Donations always welcome. Access – For – All Garden Don’t forget our garden is open for all to enjoy, and despite the dropping temperatures, our fabulous volunteers have maintained colour and interest. Wrap up warmly, and have a stroll around. New volunteers always welcome. Kindling Good quality kindling available here at the Centre. Only €2.50 per bag or €10 for 5 bags. Office Admin Service Rosslare Community & Sports Centre can now provide a fully comprehensive office administration package to suit individual needs. In addition to internet access, print/scan/copy and laminating services, we now offer quality admin services to include CV production, fliers, reports, correspondence etc. All available at a highly competitive hourly rate. To discuss your requirements, call us on 053 9132202 or call to the office upstairs in the Centre; we’re open from 9 – 5pm, Mon-Fri Local Businesses . Please support Rosslare & shop local this winter! Advertise your business – HERE! We are delighted to offer local businesses a slot to advertise in our newsletter each month for only €50 (per month) Cois Barry Centre Follow their Facebook page to keep up to fate with the latest news. CoderDojo classes on Mondays 4pm to 5pm. Irish Traditional Music Classes Mondays at 7.30pm – available to all ages. Coffee & crochet Club meet on Tuesdays at 11am. Percussion Classes and Beginner Guitar Lessons available from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. More Guitar lessons are available on Wednesday from 4.30pm for two sessions. German Language group meet every Wednesday from 11am. Rosslare Historical Society are delighted to have launched their newest historical journal, Rosslare in History 6, edited by Gerry Breen. This journal is a great account of social history around Rosslare in years gone by. A great read and an invaluable addition to any book shelf. Books are on sale at Boggan’s Londis, Grange Road, Rosslare. €10 each. Swing & Spin and Rosslare Kettle Club Now open in Rosslare!!!(at the former Watersports centre). Clara and Melonie are offering a wide range of spinning and fitness classes with attractive drop in rates and membership packages available. Visit their website (www.swingandspin.ie) for more information. Rosslare Tidy Towns On Tuesday 6th November 4 Volunteers from Tidy Towns will attend the Presentation of the South East Region National Tidy Towns Awards Ceremony in Kilkenny. Included in the Awards will be the 1st in the County which is a great achievement and just recognition of our efforts over the past 20 years. On the 12th November we will be attending the Wexford County Council Environment Awards 2018, always a lovely occasion and an opportunity to chat with the other volunteers. Meanwhile research continues on a number of new Projects for 2019, and we are reviewing and updating our 3 year plan which incorporates a number of interesting and ambitious initiatives for 2019. Tidy Towns is the leading National Platform for Volunteering and here in Rosslare, we will continue to welcome new Volunteers , we will continue with our open door policy, and we will continue with our efforts to bring further positive news and recognition to our Community.
ACTIVITIES & CLASSES IN ROSSLARE COMMUNITY & SPORTS CENTRE New members always welcome to all classes/groups Schoolboys/Girls Soccer Club - Mon U16 Boys 7pm to 8pm, Tues U12 Girls 6pm to 7pm, Wed U11 Boys 6pm to 7pm & U12 Boys 7pm to 8pm, Thurs U9 Boys/Girls 6pm to 7pm & U13 Boys 7pm to 8pm, Sat Academy U8’s 10am to 11am. Call Colm on 087 6087475 for further information. St. Pauls Athletics Club - Mon & Wed on Rosslare Track U12s 5.30pm to 6:30pm, Older 6pm to 7pm. Call Leo on 0863103417. Find us on Facebook. Menapians Athletics Club - September training resumes – check out their Facebook page for further info. Speed and mobility sessions for middle distance adults scheduled for Friday evenings at 7pm. Rosslare Boxing Club - Training every Tue and Thurs 7pm – 9pm.Contact Teresa on 085 1592984 for info. Youth Club – Every Friday night from 7 to 9pm. If you would like to be part of the club we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch if you have any queries on 087-1334039 or private message us on Facebook @ Rosslare Youth Club. Junior Youth Club - Mondays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Cois Barry Community House. Rosslare Bowls Club - Call Catherine 0868177679 for more information or visit www.rosslarebowlsclub.com. Tai Chi - Monday & Wednesday @ 9:30am on the beach. Men’s Sheds - Mon, Tues & Thurs from 2pm – 4pm. Call Jim 0876815029 Women’s Sheds - Wed 10:30am – 12:30pm:Call Jackie on 0876468677 or Paula on 0867870696. All Welcome! Pilates - Friday @ 10am €10 per class. Call Theresa on 089 4620552 Rosslare Tennis Club - Fri @ 9:30am New players wanted. Only €2. Forever Fit Dancefit! - Sat @10am. Hi energy, heart pumping, body toning! €8 (payg) Call Amanda 0879713339. Visitors and drop-ins always welcome. Forever Fit Active 50+ - Dance exercise to music. Every Sat @ 11:30am. €8 (payg) Call Amanda on 087 9713339 to book. Visitors and drop-ins always welcome. Yoga - Classes with Sharon. Monday evenings at 7pm and Friday mornings at 8:30am– follow our Facebook page for updates. Yogalates - Combining Yoga and Pilates in one class! Thursdays from 7pm-8:30pm Only €10.00 per class. Full Body Circuit Classes - Join qualified personal trainer Liam Kehoe to take to you through the best circuit training for your body. Tuesdays 7pm at Rosslare Community & Sports Centre Rosslare Badminton Club – Saturdays @ 11:30am. New members needed and welcome! €3 (payg)
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