Thursday, 9th


November 2017


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Ballymaloe Craft Fair Set To Take Place On The 18th 19th


And November The Ballymaloe Craft


Fair has built a national reputation as a pre-em- inent


shopping experience. It returns for the


Irish Christmas eighth


year on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November from 10am until 6pm, offering work by scores of Ireland’s finest crafters, artisans and food produc- ers.


The stress-free, one-


stop shopping weekend takes place in Ballymal- oe Grainstore and The


Big Shed on the grounds of Ballymaloe House in Shanagarry, East Cork. Shoppers will be spoilt


for choice by stands of- fering clothing, confec- tionary, cosmetics, fine art, furniture, glasswork, jewellery, knitwear, pa- per crafts, pottery, tex- tiles, toys, woodwork and more. It is also an opportuni-


ty to meet the Irish mak- ers, and learn the stories behind their unique, handmade products.


An abundance of de- licious treats, eats and drinks will be provided by local food heroes.


should be consumed on the spot, while other food stuffs are suitable to tuck under the Christmas tree, such as plum puddings from the


House kitchen. While


Some


Christmas crafts and/ or flexing their building skills in the Lego Brickx Club. Cost is €5 per child for the entire day. Live music on both af-


Ballymaloe adults browse


and graze, small hands will be kept contentedly crafty in a dedicated chil- dren’s area. They’ll be supervised while making


ternoons will add to the festive atmosphere. Admission to the Bal- lymaloe Craft Fair is €3. Children under age 16 are free. Parking is free. For more information


see www.ballymaloefes- tivals.ie. #ballymaloecraftfair


Local Volunteers Clean Up At Youghal’s Front Strand by DENISE FITZGERALD The


Clean Up carried out by Youghal


second Beach volunteers


took place on Saturday last at the Front Strand when members of the Group gathered on a bright sunny day, albeit with a few heavy show-


ers along the way. of the


Part Clean Coasts


Programme, an initia- tive of An Taisce, the locals worked their way all along the front beach


armed with picks and shovels, bags and gloves, and a flask or two of hot drinks.


In a quick chat with The East Cork Jour-


nal Anton said fantastic work that


Youghal UDC do a tremendous job on our beaches, together with the


of Tús workers. “We are


just a voluntary, sup- plementary group who come together to help keep the beaches clear of marine


such items as plastic bottles, cans, etc.,” he said. “ It usually takes us about an hour or so”, and anybody can come along and join us”. Well done to all the Keeping


volunteers.


Youghal’s beaches clean is important for many reasons, and your work is appreciated by all. Clean


Coasts en-


gages communities in the protection of Ire- land’s beaches, seas and marine life. The programme is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce and is made up of two main elements- Clean Coasts Volunteer- ing and the Green Coast Award.


• An excited Oisín and Sean at the Beach Clean up with Dad Anthony, Mum Áine, Imelda and Gillian. @eastcorkjournal / #eastcorkjournal eastcorkjournal Tel: 021 463 8000 • Email: info@eastcorkjournal.ie • Web: www.eastcorkjournal.ie litter and


Ladysbridge & District Flower & Garden Club


Ladysbridge and Dis-


trict Flower and Garden Club will hold a Gala Demonstration on the theme of ‘Christmas Sim- plicity’, with florist Rich- ard Delmer, on Monday 20 November at 8pm in Garryvoe Hotel.


This will be a charity fund-


raiser in support of the Irish Cancer Research Association. welcome,


Everyone non-members


€10, refreshments and raffle. Club members please bring €30 to the meeting for Christmas Party Night in Garryvoe Hotel on 11 December.


15


Midleton


November 8th. 7.45pm - 9.15pm


Vienna Woods Monday November 6th at 7.45pm


Tom Jive is Back!!


Park Hotel Wednesday


Have you done a Tom Jive Course before ??????


Join on Week 2 and do all the nice moves €30.


4 - Week Beginner Course


€40 CORK


4 Week Jive Course


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