Local Notes: Indoor bowls competition, relics of St Bernadette, coffee morning and much more
St Paul's Magpies, the winners of the Peg Tebay Memorial Trophy
The death sadly occurred on Tuesday, September 3, of Mr John Elliott, Poleberry, Waterford and formerly of Grady's Yard. Predeceased by his loving mother Maisie, father Billy, sister Bridie, brothers Billy, Ned, Michael and brother-in-law John, he is survived by his loving sister Mary, brother-in-law Dixie, nieces Pamela, Margaret and Helen, nephews Kevin, Mark and Ian, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. John will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday, September 5, in St. John's Church, Parnell Street, Waterford at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Otteran's Cemetery, Ballinaneeshagh, Cork Road, Waterford. Condolences are extended to John's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
The Relics of St. Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland this year for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. This is a very special, once in a life-time event and all are invited to come and pray. The relics of St Bernadette will visit the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17 and 18. The schedule for Tuesday is: 1pm to 2pm - time for schools; 2pm to 3pm - quiet time; 3pm to 4pm - Welcome Liturgy and Water Ritual; 4pm to 6pm - quiet time; 6pm to 6.30pm - Rosary; 7pm to 8pm - Mass; 8pm to 9.30pm - quiet time. For more information log on to www.waterfordlismore.ie
A new term of Yes Drama is back in Butler Community Centre, St John’s Park, Waterford, on Saturdays from 10am - for those aged 4 to 7 years and at 11am for those aged 8 to 12. Register by email through yesdrama.contact@gmail.com or contact Fabi on 083 8103977. There is a siblings discount available.
Chair Yoga takes place in Butler Community Centre in St John's Park, Waterford. The sessions take place from 10am to 10.45am and are priced €8. The classes are overseen by an experienced yoga and Pilates teacher. For more information or to book your place contact Grainne on 087 6370502 or email hello@graforfitness.ie. Alternatively, book online at www.graforfitness.ie/class-schedue
The Whist Club meets in the Butler Community Centre on Tuesday’s at 7.30pm. They would love to see all their old players and new players would be most welcome. The cost is €5 per person.
An Age Well Coffee Morning will take place in the Tower Hotel, Waterford on Friday, September 13, at 9.45am to be seated. Please register by Friday, September 6, for more information or to register email edelfinan@wwetb.ie or phone 086 0845354.
The AGM of Waterford Older People’s Council will take place in the Mary Strangman (Large Room) at City Hall, Waterford, on Wednesday, September 18. All are invited to the event taking, which will take place from 2pm to 4pm, and will be chaired by the Older People’s Council Executive, Susan O’Connor. It will also be addressed by the Ombudsman, Ger Deering. Light refreshments will be provided for those attending the event. Information will also be provided at a number of stands located throughout the room.
The Solas Ladies Lunch will take place on Saturday, September 14, in Faithlegg House Hotel. Due to a late cancellation, we have limited tickets available for the event. Contact 051 304604 or email: events@solascentre.ie for details.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre Waterford will be running a free seven-week, 'Nutrition & Pilates for Menopause' programme starting on Tuesday, September 17. The programme will run for one morning a week from 9.30am to 11.30am. For more information or to register for your place please contact Maria on 051 306728.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre Waterford is running a free Parents Plus Programme for parents of children aged up to 7 years. The programme will begin on October 2, and will take place from 10am to 12.30pm. If you would like to reduce your stress as a parent and build your child's confidence, learning and positive behaviour, then why not come along to this programme. To register your place now ring Anne on 051 306728.
A free support programme for parents of children experiencing anxiety will be taking place in the Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Waterford from Friday, September 13. The programme will take place one morning a week from 9.30am to 11.30am. The programme will be facilitated by a Creative Arts Therapist in a confidential space. For more information or to register for your place please contact Elaine on 051 306728 and participants must be willing to commit to the 10 weeks of the programme.
A creative writing programme will be taking place in the Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre, Waterford from Thursday, September 12. The 10-week programme will take place from 11am to 1pm and will be free to attend. For more information ring Elaine on 051 306728. Places are limited so ring to secure your place.
A Sacred Heart & District Active Retirement Association bowls competition was held in Butler Community Centre on Tuesday, September 3.
Sixteen teams from all over the south east took part and the competition was held in memory of the late Mrs Elizabeth (Peg) Tebay. Congratulations to the winners: 1st - St. Paul’s 'Magpies' and in second place - St Paul’s 'Wobbles'.
A Fantastic day was had by all and we would like to thank the following for their fantastic input in running this competition. Our co-ordinator Paddy O’Mahony, and Jim O'Sullivan from St. Paul’s, for all their help and hard work in putting this altogether and also setting up the hall the night before with John Tebay and staff of the centre. Thanks was also conveyed to John Vaughan who helped Paddy on the day with all the score keeping.
Gratitude was also expressed to St. Paul Active Retirement Association for supplying extra bowling mats and also to John Vaughan who transported the mats to and from the community centre. The centre manager, Anne Grogan and all her staff, were also commended for their help and support in all events organised locally.
"Without her help these events would not be so successful, making the centre available and for all their help with this event on the day," said one of the organisers.
"Thanks to Eleanor, Bridie, Kathleen, Caroline, Anne, Trisha, Glencora, Michael and John who catered for the teams at lunch time," she added.
"Thanks to Gerry Roche who took photos and videos of the event and we would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody sincerely who made the day so special."
Indoors bowls are played every Monday from 10am to 12pm, in Butler Community Centre and there is coaching for beginners who never played before. One of the attractions of indoor bowl is that it can be played by all ages including men, women, juniors and seniors. It is also a great way to make new friends. New members are always welcome. As Peg Tebay quoted: "It’s not all about the competition it’s having fun with friends". It's hoped the event will now become an annual fixture.
