Local Notes: Kids GAA skills, spinning classes, Cian's Convoy and community fund
The Well!Kids initiative will be taking place in Ballymacarbry to give young children the chance to learn the skills of hurling and Gaelic games in a fun way.
As highlighted in last weeks notes we were recently paid a visit by Today FM and their hugely popular weekend radio host Alison Curtis here at the centre in Ballymacarbry. The visit was part of Today FMs 'My Town' campaign where they celebrate small towns and villages around Ireland that demonstrate the very best in community spirit. The content was aired on last Sundays show (October 6) so we urge those that missed it, to pop onto Today FMs website where you can access the ‘playback’ feature.
The ever popular spinning class in the centre is now back. The class will be run in a 7-week block, every Tuesday evening from November 5 to December 17, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The cost will be €60 for the full seven week block and we are now taking bookings. There are nine seats available and it’s on a first-come-first-serve basis. So book in ASAP to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in booking please contact the Community Centre on 086 0328467.
The centre are delighted to be hosting a new Well!Kids programme for children in their 2nd year of ECCE. The programme will begin on Saturday, November 9, from 10am to 11am, on the AstroTurf at Ballymacarbry Community Centre. This fun-filled activity will continue every Saturday morning after that. Children will enjoy active games and learn basic football and hurling skills while developing their functional movement in a fun and supportive environment. No equipment is needed to start, but a hurley, helmet and gum shield will be needed in the future. It’s a great way for kids to get active, make friends, and try out new sports. The cost is €5 per week. Interested parents should contact Sean on 087 7712159 as your child will need to be registered with the GAA club in advance to attend.
As the winter approaches we remind people that you can book your children’s party at the centre for a very reasonable rate. Parties have access to our AstroTurf facility and our kitchen facilities. Our wonderful new Panda Playground offers a new dimension to our offering for children’s parties, so make sure to get your booking in before it’s too late. Contact us at the centre via our email address (info@ballymacarbry.com) or via the centre's phone number (086 0328467).
We would like to remind people that our playground fundraiser has once again been accepted as a chosen cause for Tesco Clonmel's Blue Token Community Fund Campaign. Please get behind this great campaign and submit as many blue tokens as possible into the Ballymacarbry Playground collection box as you carry out your shop at Tesco.
Preparations for 'Cian’s Convoy for Cancer' are continuing for what promises to be a huge event in the community. In memory of Cian Morrissey, the Morrissey family and friends of Cian are organizing a tractor, truck and car run along with a family fun day for Sunday, November 3. The event will take place from 11am and will be hosted in the community centre in Ballymacarbry with all proceeds going to The Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford. To support this great event and worthy cause please contact the organisers by email at ciansconvoyforcancer@gmail.com or by phone on 083 3810107 or 087-6429404.
