Local Notes: Social dancing, Gealach Gorm Theatre, text alert and support line
Social dancing is very popular at Kill Community Centre
There was no winner for this week’s lotto so it rolls over until next week with a jackpot of €2,650. The numbers pulled were 5, 11, 13 and 15. Congrats to Eddie Fitzgerald and Paudie Torpey who were the lucky dip winners.
The Community Text Alert Service is still ongoing and open to any member of the public to join. Some messages that the group send out include notifications from the Gardaí, Met Eireann and others which help to keep the community informed. If you would like to join the text service, please contact Kill Action Group on 086 3772945.
Kill Action Group is a registered provider for the Senior Alert Scheme which provides a personal monitored alarm for those aged 65 and over, living alone or with another person who meets the eligibility criteria and residing within the area. The alarm can be worn as a pendant or on the wrist like a watch and when pressed a call is sent to a 24-hour monitoring centre. The equipment is free however there is a fee for monitoring the alarm. Either a landline, mobile phone or broadband connection is required to install and connect the alarm. To enquire or to avail of the scheme please contact Marie Whelan on 087 2871307.
Next up at the theatre will be the play, 'Sugar', on Saturday, September 14, at 8pm. A comedy with a big heart set in Mallow Sugar Factory prior to its closure, the play was written by and will be performed by Michael Patric. In the play Danyl Sweetnam describes his last days as an Irish Sugar employee. As much as he tries to stay on topic, he can't help veering off towards the 'craic' and taking us on a journey of hilarious shenanigans. "You must have the craic. I don't trust any fella who can't have d'aul craic". The show is not suitable for under 16’s. Michael trained at Dublin's Gaiety School of Acting and in the interim has worked in Ireland and North America in film, theatre, television, animation and radio. He has also worked extensively in Irish Theatre. Tickets are now on sale online through https://ie.powertik.com/events/sugar or by contacting 086 8569358.
Last week, Pat Daly and Art Supple entertained a fantastic crowd at Wednesday night dancing at Kill Commmunity Centre. This week Effie Neill will perform on September 11, from 9pm to 11.30pm, so mark the date in your diary. There will be complementary tea, coffee and sweet treat so come and join in the fun. Last week, Muriel O’Connor and Fran Curry entertained all in attendance at the centre. Everyone enjoyed the great atmosphere and danced away the afternoon. Next to take to the stage are Declan Aungier, on September 15. Social dancing begins at 3pm and finishes at 6pm.
Kill Community Support Group (KCSG), supported By Kill Community Centre, offers a confidential Telephone Support Line which can be accessed through 087 7150608. The mission of the KCSG is to ensure that every member of our community has access to support if they are overwhelmed by any situation, they may find themselves in. The telephone support line is a confidential service open to anyone in the local area. Call 087 7150608 where a team member will answer your call and provide you with support and advice.
