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As this year has been designated as the year of St. Paul St. Johns Pastoral Centre is hosting a series of talks on the spirituality and teaching of St. Paul.  Tues. Sept. 23rd, Paul Persecutor of the Church; Tues. Sept. 30th,

The Damascus Experience; Tues. Oct. 7th, Paul among the Pagans; Tues. Oct. 14th, Paul’s Inner Life; Tues. Oct. 21st, The Passion and Death of Paul.

Waterford Garden Plant Society

Saturday. 20th September 2008 “Glenstal Abbey” Meet at Supervalue (Hypermarket) car park at 8:30 am. A full days outing by coach visiting Glenconnor Garden Centre Clonmel en route to Glenstal Abbey Co. Limerick, where we will enjoy lunch before visiting the 17th century walled garden & extensive parkland etc.

The Monks at Glenstal also run a nice gift shop with books, CD’s & Liqueur chocolates for sale. We will return to the Park Hotel, Poppy Fields, Clonmel for Dinner. Contact Tom O’Brien, 051-873937, for further details. This is the last of the Summer (?) outings.

Our first lecture will be on Wednesday 1st October 2008. Paul Cutler, head gardener at Altamount Gardens, Co. Carlow will give an illustrated talk on “A Walk through Altamount”

Extra – Plant swap – bring along a plant or two to exchange for another.

Winter lectures are held at 8.00 p.m. In St. Joseph and Benildus Parish Centre, Newtown, Waterford. For further information on the Society please ring Ann on 051-857856, Margaret on 051-851111 or Tom on 051-873937.

Toastmasters

Waterford Toastmasters are up and running for the new term in the Tower Hotel, The Mall, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from September to June next.

After a very successful opening night last week, full of passionate and lively debate post All-Ireland Final day, next Monday’s meeting promises to be a fun-filled affair with the Humorous

Speech and Table Topics Contests taking place in the club. All are welcome to come along on the night at 8pm to observe some wit and humorous stories.

Toastmasters is a worldwide organisation which aims to help people improve their communication skills in their professional and personal lives. Whether you’re giving a presentation at work and want to brush up on your skills, want to gain more confidence as a speaker, or simply make new friends, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.

For more information on what Toastmasters has to offer you can contact Gary on 086-3237925.

The Legion Of Mary

The annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will be held on Sunday, 28th September. A bus will leave the Hypercentre at 6.45a.m. Return fare €25.00. Phone 051 874537. All are welcome.

Memorial for Breda Buckley

A Memorial Mass for the late Breda Buckley (nee Mallon) will be offered in the Sacred Hart Church Ferrybank on Wednesday evening 24th September at 7.30p.m.

Yoga Classes

Whitfield Butlerstown on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 6.30. Private classes also available. Contact Mary (086) 2427565. Classes also on Monday at Cheshire Homes, Johns Hill, Waterford at 6.30 and 7.45.

Art Classes

Belllake Centre, Dunmore Road is looking forward to welcoming you on Monday nights for an 8-week course.

Whether you wish to continue gaining knowledge or using that couple of hours for your time out contact tel:382593 any night after 9pm to include your name. all levels catered for.

Beginners take your sketching pad and pencils. Choose your time 6.20pm or 8pm. Telephone to book your place and for further information.

Ramsgrange Community School Open Night

There will be an Open Night on Tuesday 23rd September 2008 from 5.30-8.00pm at Ramsgrange Community School for 5th and 6th class primary school pupils and their parents/guardians. The Principal’s Address will be at 7.15pm. Phone 051-389211.

Camphill Community Open Day

Camphill Community, Ballytobin, Callan, Co.Kilkenny will have their Open Day on Sunday 21st September 2008 with festivities starting at 2pm and running until 5pm. We will have Wheel of fortune, Cake Sale, Plants and Vegetables, Afternoon Teas, Raffles, Games and lots of Children’s Entertainment.

We welcome donations of cakes, vegetables, plants, bric-a-brac etc.

The Camphill Community cares for children and adults with special needs.

Please visit our website at http://www.camphill.ie

County Waterford Community
Based Drugs Initiative

We have rescheduled our Open Information Evening and your Community Drugs worker Vicki Spencer-Langan would like to invite all members of the community along to the Passage East Community Hall on Monday 22nd September 2008 at 7.30pm.

This meeting is open to all members of the community and will give you the opportunity to find out more about the community service that is available to you regarding substance misuse. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Free and confidential service – call Vicki on 086-8527173.

Barnardos Parent and Toddler Group

Barnardos parent and toddler group provides an environment where children and parents can play, interact and have fun with each other Our first meeting of the new season will take place in Barnardos Family Support Project 129 Clonard park Ballybeg at 10am-11.30 am on the 1st Oct 08

We look forward to seeing you and each Wednesday morning All Ballybeg residents are welcome. Please contact 051 844140 for further information.

First ever National Trails Day

Sunday 28th September 2008 is the first ever National Trails Day to be organised in Ireland and everyone is being encouraged to get out and enjoy the huge range of trails available across the  country.

Ireland has a wealth of trails of many types, from multi-access trails for all users to more challenging trails for the serious hill walker or mountain biker. Bring your family on an exciting adventure and explore the many hidden treasures that Irish trails have to offer.

The events in this area are: A Family and Fun Walk at Mahon Bridge starting at 2pm; a Family Walk at Turraphuca forest near Ballymacarbry starting at 1pm; a walk on forest trails at Colligan wood near Dungarvan at 1.30pm; a Forest Trail And Lake Walk at Lough Mohra near Kilsheelan starting at 1pm and ‘Autumn in the Raven Forest’ near Wexford starting at 3pm.