Mixed gender art group, drivers and flower arrangers wanted and library events
Blood Donor clinics will be held in the Woodlands Hotel on the Dunmore Road
The death sadly occurred on Monday, June 10, of Mrs. Bernadette (Bernie), Hayden (née: Roche) St. Anthony’s, Kilea, Dunmore East and formerly of Glenview Park, Tallaght.
She is survived by her loving husband John, children Stuart, John, Ian and Bernadette, daughters-in-law Evelyn, Lorna and Trish, son-in-law Yegor, grandchildren Martin, Sean, Patrick, Daniel, Jack, Sam, Max, Isabelle, Olivia, Anna, Ezra and Luna, sisters Cecilia, Sandra, Pauline and Deirdre, brothers Noel, Paul and Brian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Bernadette will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, June 13, in St Mary’s Priory, Tallaght Village, at 11am followed by burial in Newlands Cross Cemetery. Condolences are extended to Bernadette's family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Your next blood donation clinics are as follows: Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Rd., Waterford - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17, 18 and 19 from 3.45pm to 8pm.
This is an appointment based clinic. Please contact 1800222111 to book your appointment. Check your eligibility at giveblood.ie
If you are living on the Williamstown or Dunmore Road area we have a mixed gender art group for those aged 16 to 18 years running every Monday from 7pm. If you are interested please don't hesitate to contact Nina on 086 7816269.
Support services @solascancersupportcentre for June, phone 051 304604 or email: info@solascentre.ie
Free professional support services are available to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in the Waterford and West Waterford area. A wide range of services are available including: Counselling, Art Therapy, Acupuncture, Music Therapy, reflexology reiki, Cranio Sacral therapy, Life Coaching.
There are also one to one supports for children and adolescents and art therapy, music therapy, play therapy and counselling. For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie
Information sessions, 'Look Good, Feel Better', on Thursday, June 27, from 2pm to 4pm.
The Men's Support Group (Solas Centre) is facilitated and supported by a male counsellor. The activities include outdoor initiative including gardening, excursions, leisure interests. The group meets every Tuesday throughout the year from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
The Solas Waterford Choir meets on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
The Solas Retreat for bereaved clients will take place at Mount Congreve will take place on Wednesday, June 27, from 9.45am to 2pm.
For enquiries please call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email: info@solascentre.ie
For Men’s Health Week, Waterford Sports Partnership is teaming up with the Men's Development Network for a refreshing walk followed by a Health & Wellbeing Workshop.
The event will take place on Thursday, June 13, at 10.30am or 6.30pm and the location will be from the People's Park, main gate.
Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just fancy a stroll, come along for a bit of exercise, some craic, and a chance to support each other’s health and well-being.
People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome so let’s walk together towards better health. A free, men only event, bookings can be made on www.eventbrite.ie for and for further information please contact Natalia Pocelujko on 086 1654305 or email npocelujko@waterfordsportspartnership.ie
The annual Cemetery Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, will take place on Thursday, June 20, at 7.30pm.
Volunteers required to drive a van one to two hours per week for Little Nellie’s Baby Bank.
It provides material support to mothers and afmilies in need. If interested please contact Lee Walsh at Bishops House, John’s Hill on 051-874463.
We are looking for volunteers to help with flower arranging for the altar and generally in St Mary's Church. If interested please contact the parish office.
Are you interested in participating more actively in our parish community? Here’s a wonderful opportunity we’re looking for individuals who would like to contribute by reading at Mass. Whether you’re available on weekends or weekdays, we’d love to hear from you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested. You can contact the parish office at 051 348077 or get in touch via email at parishofficejbm@gmail.com. Let’s continue to grow and strengthen our parish community together.
The launch of an illustrated collection of minimalist poetry titled, 'View from my Window', written by Ger Rogers and illustrated by Anne McDonnell, will take place on Saturday, June 22, in Central Library, Lady Lane at 3pm. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend and no booking is required.
Board game take place on Saturdays at Central Library. Drop in for some family time playing board games every Saturday morning, from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome and those under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Join Gráinne Kennedy, Waterford City & County Council’s, Climate Action Co-ordinator, for an informative talk on the Council’s Climate Team and what climate change will mean for Waterford, in Ardkeen Library on Tuesday, June 25, at 6.30pm.
Those in attendance will hear about the challenges we face in addition to exciting innovations and projects planned with regard to shaping a sustainable future for Waterford.
Admission to the event will be free of charge, however, booking is required on 051 849755 or email: ardkeenlibrary.@waterfordcouncil.ie
Waterford Library Service is running a Summer Stars Reading Adventure in all library branches at the moment.
The initiative will run until August 31, and each child is invited to register for the adventure at any library and will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their progress. At the end of the adventure, children return their reading card to their local Library. Waterford Library staff will visit schools in October to present the children with their Summer Stars medal and certificate of achievement.
A Baby and Me Group meets on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12pm, at Ardkeen Library. Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a parent/guardian drop in all welcome.
Tales and Rhymes takes place in Ardkeen Library on Fridays from 10.30am to 12pm. Children under 12 years must be accompanied and supervised in the library by a parent/guardian. All are welcome.
Ardkeen Library is the location of a Draughts Club for adults on Thursdays at 10.30am. Why not drop in and everyone is welcome to attend.
