Local Notes: Charity bingo, whist club and festivals
The parent and toddler group will be finishing until September. File pic
The death sadly occurred on Tuesday, June 25, Mr Christopher (Chris) MacAuliffe, Beechwood Avenue, St. John’s Park, Waterford. former Doctor of Philosophy and musician.
Predeceased by his loving father John, his sisters Cáit and Miriam, he is survived by his loving and heartbroken mother Joan, brother Terry, sisters Siobhan and Ellen, sister-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law Philip and Jody, aunts Breda and Patty, uncle Michael, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephew, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Christopher will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday, June 29, in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly at 11am, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.
Condolences are extended to Christopher's family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Sacred Heart Church last week welcomed Aubrey Mai Duggan into our Christian Community through Baptism. Please keep Aubrey, her parents and god-parents in your prayers. For Baptism enquiries or bookings please email: sacredheartparishinfo@gmail.com.
The Youth 2000 Summer Festival will take place from August 15 to August 18, at Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare.
The festival is aimed at those aged between 16 and 35. On a donation only basis, it promises faith, fun and fellowship. For more information, including bus routes, go to www.youth2000.ie and all are welcome.
Join us for the Legends and Lore Summer Festival at the Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens, Tramore from July 1 to 7.
The event will take place from 10am to 5.30pm each day and the cost of admission will be €7 (adults), €3 (children) and those under 3 will get in free of charge.
This family-friendly event offers something for everyone, including our first ever Cosplay Competition. The woodlands will be decorated for the visiting fairies with many new fairy doors to find, including the magical Tree Spirits along our new secret path.
Look out for the Summer Fairy and there will be lots of locations for great photo ops.
There will be exciting children’s Ukulele and Fairy Door Craft Workshops, designed to spark young imaginations and each day families will be able to gather around the beautiful Azumaya to hear strange legends from around the world, brought to life by our talented storytellers.
Why not dress up for Cosplay when you visit the gardens as fairies, elves, superheroes and characters from 'Legends and Lore', are all welcome.
There will also be prizes for best adult and best child. This magical celebration of folklore and fantasy is not to be missed. For full details go online and visit https://www.lafcadiohearngardens.com/legends-lore-summer.../
Waterford Inner City Parent & Toddler Group will be finishing up for the summer, however, it will start up again in September.
The last session in the Central Library in town, will be on July 3, from 10.30am to 12noon. We will be finishing up in the company of Jade, from 'Ready Steady Play', with lots of games, songs and fun for all the kids and adults to take part in.
St Brigid's Family & Community Centre would like to thank all those who have been coming regularly and for all new comers too. It was a joy to be the company of you all. Have a lovely summer and see you in September.
The Butler Community Centre Bingo, in aid of the Parkinson's Association, will be held every Monday evening in the centre with eyes down at 7.45pm. The cost of participating is €8 per book and all are welcome.
The Whist Club in the Butler Center, St. John's Park, meets on Tuesday’s at 7.30pm.
They would love to see all their old players and new players are also more than welcome to join. The cost of participating is €5 per person.
Waterford High Hopes Choir The Waterford High Hopes Choir a looking for a Guitar player if you or someone you know who would have the time and loves to play music and be able to come to practise every Wednesday and play some gigs and be part of a fantastic group of people please get in touch 0858665672 or email highhopeschoirwaterford@gmail.com
