Swinford Notes 30th September 2015

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The Circus Is Coming To Town

Fossetts Circus will return to Swinford on Monday October 5th & Tuesday October 6th. Shows will be held at 7.30pm on Monday & at 4.30pm on Tuesday at Swinford Amenity Park. Fossetts is Irelands longest running and biggest Circuses. And judging by reports from last year, they put on a fantastically entertaining show. So bring the whole family along next week to what will be a very enjoyable evening at the Circus in Swinford.

Circus

Swinford Golf Club Scrap Metal & Clothes Collection

Scrap Metal and Clothes collection on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October from 10am to 7pm each day.

Clothes and Scrap metal can be dropped off at Swinford Golf Club or call Richard @ 086 0516948 or Tom @ 087 2893554 to arrange collection.

Swinford Indoor Market On Sat 3rd October

Swinford Indoor Country Market is on Sat the 3rd of October from 9.30-2pm at the Swinford Cultural Centre. We have a busy day planned for the whole family.

As always our lovely stalls are there and we have a few new faces among them, a Craft Butcher, Woodcrafts, Veg, Cakes, Breads, Preserves, Plants and Crafts, will all be available.

The Railway cafe is there to sit down relax while enjoying live music and having a lovely cup of tea with a slice of cake.

We’ll be looking forward to seeing you all there.

Resource Efficiency For Business

 Mayo County Council is hosting a free workshop for Businesses this Friday October 2nd from 9.30am to 1pm in Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Castlebar. The workshop – ‘Resource Efficiency’ will give advice to Businesses on how to take control of energy, waste and water costs. For further information and registration contact environment@mayococo.ie or call 094 9047443

Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation

Monday Oct 12th at 7pm in Swinford Library

Free and open to all over 16 years

Contact  086 0700681 if you require further information.

Swinford Tidy Towns

Swinford Tidy Towns are delighted to have been awarded 248 points in this years competition. Swinford Tidy Towns achieved 240 marks in last years competition. Huge thanks to everyone that has helped out throughout the year. Great credit has to go to everyone in the Swinford community. There has been so much work done over the last few years, every little bit helps, no matter how small, it really does make a difference. We are getting so many positive comments back from tourists and people who have been away from Swinford, that notice a huge improvement in the appearance of the town! Full report is up on www.swinfordtidytowns.com The Swinford Clean Street Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday the 23rd October in the Gateway Hotel. Everyone in the community are invited to attend the celebration, more details to follow.

Swinford GAA

Swinford GAA Crest

Swinford GAA Club

50/50 Draw

This weeks draw for Swinford GAA 50/50 draw was held in Horkans on 29th September and John Moran of Kilkelly Road, Swinford won €670. Envelopes are available in most business premises and online through www.swinfordgaa.ie where tickets can be purchased in bundles of 10/25/52 weeks. Next draw in Bolands on 6th October. Draw envelopes are now also available at 3 for €5.

Upcoming Fixtures:

Minor B Championship Semi-Final

Saturday 3rd October 1pm Louisburgh v Swinford in Louisburgh

Senior League Div 1E

Friday 2nd October 9pm Swinford v Kilmovee Shamrocks at Connacht Centre of Excellence, Bekan

Senior League Div 1C

Sunday 4th October 12pm Islandeady v Swinford in Islandeady

Any changes will be posted on our facebook, twitter and website. Match reports, when available, will be posted on our website www.swinfordgaa.ie

Men On The Move

Men on the Move..the best move you will every make.

If you are aged 35 and over, male and not physically active.

Want to feel fitter, have fun and more energy, meet new people.. join the Swinford Men on the Move…starting next Wednesday night  7th Oct at 7.30pm at the Amenities Park. Registration is from 7pm.. Supported by Mayo Sports Partnership and H.S.E.  For further enquires contact Geraldine Finn  086-8105964

Swinford Community Lotto Results

Swinford Community Lotto Results for September 28th 2015

Numbers:  6   9   27   30

€70 Local Shopping Voucher Winners

Mathew & Sophie, c/o The Sheepwalk

Margaret & Geraldine, c/o The White House

Michael Regan, c/o Julians

Joan & Teresa, c/o Baxter

3 Number Winners

Chris Watson, Bollingbrook Drive

Breege Rowley, Lisheenabrone

Josie Lavelle, c/o Moores

Siobhan Lavin, c/o Baxter

Forkan Family, Lislackagh

Meta Brennan, KIlleen

Jackpot now €20,000

Draw on Monday October 5th in Julians

Swinford Community Lotto Providing Sport & Recreation Facilities in Our Community

Gateway Hotel 25 Drive Results

The winners of the 25 Drive held in the Gateway Hotel on Sunday 27th September.

1st Michael Regan & Leo Murtagh
2nd Patricia & Kieran Rowley
3rd Jimmy Jordan & Francis Rowley.

The next 25 drive in the Gateway Hotel will be at 8:30pm on Sunday 13th September. New card players are always welcomed.

Swinford Cultural Centre

ART COMPETITION TO DESIGN OUR LOGO

THE CULTURAL CENTRE SWINFORD IS DEVELOPING A BRAND LOGO AND WE WANT YOUR HELP IN CREATING IT.

THE LOGO YOU DESIGN COULD BE SELECTED AS THE OFFICIAL LOGO FOR SWINFORD CULTURAL CENTRE.

THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO CHILDREN FROM 10-18 YEARS OLD AND THEY MUST LIVE IN THE SWINFORD AREA.

NO GUIDELINES TO THE LOGO BUT BE CREATIVE!!!!!!!

LOGOS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 23RD OF OCTOBER TO THE CULTURAL CENTRE OR BY EMAIL. 3 CATEGORIES WINNERS  AND AN OVERALL WINNER. CATEGORY 1: IS 10-12 YEARS OLD. CATEGORY 2: IS 13-15 YEARS OLD AND CATEGORY 3: IS 16-18 YEARS OLD.

EMAIL ENTRIES TO sccbookings@mayococo.ie  or by post to Swinford Cultural Centre, Station Road, Swinford, Co.Mayo. Don’t forget to put your Name, Address and Age on your entry.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

VARIOUS PRIZES ON OFFER.

Dance Classes

Sean Nós/ Céilí dancing classes with Gráinne Kelly Frayne will begin again in Swinford NS at 7.00pm this Thursday October 1st. Registration  from 6.30pm. If you have any queries text 0877454032.

Friends of The Willows

Local mental health charity, Friends of the Willows, need volunteers to help at church gate collections on Saturday the 10th of October and/or Sunday 11th of October in Kiltimagh. Transport can be provided if needed. Please call Collette on 087 673 2381

If you have a forthcoming event or notice that you would like mentioned in next weeks Swinford Notes, please email:  Swinfordnotes@swinford.ie

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