Open garden for The Calcutta Project


Published on 28/06/2013 14:33

An open garden Day in aid of the Calcutta Project will be held n Sunday from 2-6pm in Helen and Nicky Hawe’s garden just a stones-throw away from the Creamery in Windgap

On the day the official opening and a cookery demonstration will be carried out by renowned chef Edward Hayden from the popular cookery slots on TV3’s Ireland AM. Among the attractions will be a Ladies Best Hat competition on the theme of lowers, fresh, frozen or imitation with the winner receiving a €100 voucher. Plants and cakes will be for sale and there will be fabulous sponsored spinner prizes including weekends away and vouchers valued at €100. For all the visitors teas will be available with car parking closeby.

Edward Hayden’s recipes and cookery features have appeared in numerous national publications. He recently released his third cookery book, Food for Friends, in 2013. The Calcutta Project is run by Nicky and Helen for the past 23 years and supports the provision of education, homes for the elderly and medical care for the highly vulnerable street children. Having received substantial backing from individuals and businesses over the years the Calcutta Project has ensured that the full 100% received goes to the various causes. For further details on a great garden party call Nicky on 087 9728344

The excitement in Windgap spills over from last weeks gathering, with today's open day in the garden of Helen and Nicky Hawe at the edge of WIndgap Village, on the Callan to Carrick Road.  

As well as supporting an excellent cause, you can have a great day, with loads of activities. 

Today (Thursday) was the last day in primary school for our ten 6th class pupils.They started the day by leading assembly with the whole school, under the guidance of Ms Smith. Later, as the photos show, they enjoyed their final lunch break together. 5th class pupils organised a surprise party for their 6th class friends. We wish you all the best of luck and happiness in secondary school. We will miss you!

Meanwhile, our Time Capsule was dispatched to the attic by Steven & Oscar. It will not be opened until 2038 on the school's 75th birthday!

Thanks to all our readers over the last year. We have enjoyed keeping you up to date with our school news. We hope you all enjoy the summer.

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Results of the Treasure Hunt;
Fastest time: Zak Kennedy and Blade O Gorman Windgap NS

Most number of words: Luka, Johannes and Giselinda Grcevic from Curragaune and Croatia


Longest word: Niamh and Kayleigh Hawe, New Zealand and Lamogue

Best young team: Laura Doyle, Curragh

All prize winners were presented with their trophies by Therese Walsh, wife of Kilkenny Co Board Secretary Jimmy Walsh.

Also well done to Alison Walsh for organising the Treasure Hunt and Boggle challenge...over 100 enteries received.

 WINDGAP PARISH NEWSLETTER       23 JUNE 2013
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MASSES DURING THE WEEK
Monday & Friday: Dunamaggan at 9.30 a.m.
Tuesday: Windgap at 9.30 a.m. First Fridays mass at 7.30 p.m. in Windgap 
Wednesday & Thursday: St. Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny at 12.10 p.m.
Saturday:  Kilmoganny at 7.00 p.m.; 
Sunday: Tullahought at 9.00 a.m.; Windgap at 10.00 a.m.; Dunamaggan at 11.00 a.m.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Nicholas’s Church, Windgap each Monday from 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Holy Hour each Wednesday from 3.00 - 4.00 p.m. St. Leonard’s Church, Dunamaggan. 
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ANNIVERSARIES: Paddy Walsh, Roscon, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 23rd; Thomas Phelan, Rossaneny, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 23rd; Patrick Foley, Springmount, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 23rd.
Billy Hennessy, Kilamery, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun 30th; Bill & Margaret Burke, Roscon, mass at 10.00 a.m. Sun. 30th.
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ANNIVERSARY MASSES: When more than one anniversary is included at a weekend mass, those prayed for will be included in masses during the following week.
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WINDGAP DEVELOPMENT MEETING REPORT: (1) Playground: a discussion took place on the next stages in planning for the Playground; (2) The possibility of placing a temporary ramp leading to the Grotto was discussed and the requirements for such a ramp were outlined; (3) A presentation was made by those who visited other Halls in the county re what would be best for Windgap; (4) The financing of the Hall project is very important. Anyone with ideas re raising finance is asked to contact Shay Power; (5) A Public meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th October at which proposed plans will be presented. (6) The next meeting of the Development Group will be on Tuesday 27th August. Sub-committees will be working on various aspects of development. (7) The Gathering Committee were on their work.
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Certificate in Theological Studies Programme, St. Kieran’s College: This programme ran for the second time last year with a group of 25 participants. It was a resounding success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The course aims at providing religious education, faith formation and spiritual enrichment for those actively engaged in parish life or in the pastoral care of people, young and old. The course would be of enormous help and value to people involved in teaching at primary level or indeed for those finding themselves teaching R.E. at second level without any formal training or qualification in the area. The programme is a Level 7 Certificate accredited by St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. It provides a solid foundation for any of these fields of ministry and a suitable springboard for further specialization. Above all it helps create confidence and conviction for future volunteers in the life of the parish and the church. The programme runs for 24 weeks, Sept. – May, Mondays and Thursdays, 7.00 – 9.00 p.m., with modules in the Old & New Testament Scriptures, Church History, The Church, past and present, Moral Theology, Liturgy & Sacraments. For further details apply to Declan Murphy, Course Director, St Kieran’s College 087-9081470 or 056-7753624; email [email protected] or [email protected]. Alternatively application forms may be downloaded from www.ossory.ie or stkieranscollege.ie
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PRAYER CARDS with prayer of the Farming Family.
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A Vigil for Life on Friday evening 28th June 2013 at the Friary , Lady Lane , Waterford , from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. .
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Rally for Life on Saturday 6th July at 2.00 p.m. Parnell Sq. Dublin. For further details contact 01 – 8730463
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COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT SERVICE: Anyone interested in becoming involved in the Community Alert Text Service should return completed forms to any member of Community Alert Committee on or before Wednesday 3rd July so that the service can become operational.
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