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Local Notes

BELLEWSTOWN

Wednesday February 01 2012

CONTACT ME

Any news or items of interest contact Iris on 0864033557 or email irismaryg@gmail.com

BELLEWSTOWN P&P

Members are reminded that membership fees for 2012 are now due. Competitions on Sunday mornings at 10a.m. weather permitting.

POKER CLASSIC

Maureen Andrews will have the annual poker classic in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs on Friday 10th February in the Bellewstown Inn. If you have any unwanted Christmas presents Maureen would be glad of them for the raffle. You can ring Maureen on 0419829192.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT.

The AGM was held on 16th January and a large number attended. Oliver Ward (Regional Chairperson) also attended and was very impressed with the overall running of the group. Plans are in progress to have another outing very soon and the group will keep you posted. Next meeting on 1st February at 2.30 p.m. Tai chi, Bingo, Skittles and High Tea on the day. Bowls on Tuesday's from 2.30 â?“ 4.30p.m. New members always welcome. Contact Matilda 9823322 or Brenda 9844309.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Meath Partnership is running training courses for community groups this spring. They include website development for community groups, PR & Communications, Oral History training programme, care & conservation of historic graveyards and tour guide training. For more information contact Aine on 0469280790 or email aineduffy@meathpartnership.ie or log on to www.meathpartnership.ie

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE

The annual Marian pilgrimage to Medjugorge will depart Dublin on Saturday 2nd June for 7 nights. Contact Pat Birch for further information and bookings ring 0419826224 or 0862866665.

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP

A new Writers Group has been formed in Duleek called the Limetree Writers Group. The group were formed after a six week Creative Writing course organised by Duleek Library and facilitated by Edel Gillick from Navan which was a great success. The new group had their first meeting last week and will meet every fortnight in Duleek Library starting on 7th February at 7.00pm. If you are interested in creative writing with a group why not contact David or Iris at the Library desk or ring 041 9880709.