CHRISTMAS FAIR

The Duckett's Grove Christmas Craft and Food Fair will be held on Saturday, December 12 (2-6 p.m.) and Sunday, December 13 (12-6 p.m.). Enjoy Christmas fun and entertainment in this magical setting which includes a large craft fair featuring Carlow producers, Christmas plants, wreaths and decorations and artisan food producers. Other activities include a Santa Grotto and live nativity scene, children's face painting, Christmas stories and songs for children, Christmas cookery and wreaths demonstrations, display of traditional crafts of butter making, basket making and blacksmith and musical entertainment throughout the day, all of which are free to attendees. Contact www.carlowtourism.com or 0599130411 for further details. Car parking ¤5 per car. Please follow signs.

CAROL SERVICE

Again this year in conjunction with St Joseph's juvenile soccer club, a carol service will be held in Tinryland Church on Thursday, December 10 at 7.30 pm.

On the night donations will be accepted for Carlow Hospice Fund. As is customary, non perishable food may be left in baskets at the service for St Vincent de Paul hampers.

PARENTS AND TODDLERS

In January, it is proposed to commence a Parent and Baby and Toddler Group to meet in the Parish Hall on Wednesdays from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. A small fee will apply. This will be a great way for preschool children and babies to socialise and for parents to get together. If interested, please call Deirdre on 086 8573767, so as to give an idea of numbers.

PARISH HALL

Due to the popularity of the new Parish hall, it is necessary to book it in advance for meetings/functions etc. The following persons may be contacted for bookings: John on 087-7798964; Paddy on 086-8671078 and Brendan on 086-1988894.

USED TOYS APPEAL

Deane's Shop, Tinryland in association with GLS Parcel Shop and Children First are looking for unwanted toys for Christmas gifts.

We will ensure that your toys will reach children in need. If you have any to spare, please choose toys which are in good condition and which you would like to donate and wrap them up, then drop them into Deane's Shop Tinryland and we will send them free of charge. The deadline for delivery is 16 December.

If you wish to make a financial contribution to Children First, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Bank Details: Bank of Ireland, 2 Foster Place, Dublin 2. Sort Code: 90-00-17; Account No: 40646295.