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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5 2014

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Kilkenny Reporter

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5 2014

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

HITCHCOCK MYSTERY AS NEW BRIDGE OPENS Close is open for celebration of bright new community era » P62&63

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EXCITED CHILDREN: Second Class of St John’s Junior School, Kilkenny City, delight in crossing the bridge together » See Pages 16, 18, 52&53

Where are our brilliant girls?

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Clinique beauty bests. Free.

Available from Thursday 6 to Saturday 22 February.

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Kilkenny County Enterprise Board In the spotlight this week:

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Getting Paid on Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; The phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;turnover is vanity, profit is sanity; but cash is kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in an important mantra for anyone in business. In other words, businesses can often survive periods of making a loss, but they can only run out of cash once. Management of cash flow can be a precarious matter, particularly for SMEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. When people think of poor cash flow, they often think of a business with declining sales. But poor cash flow can also be a weakness in a business with increasing sales. Whilst there are many aspects to effectively managing cash flow, one area which often causes a big headache for business owners is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;getting paid on timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Kilkenny County Enterprise Board is currently running a series of subsidised training courses designed to help start-

ups and existing businesses meet the challenges of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market place. Next Wednesday 12th February, there is a training course on the topical subject of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Getting Paid on Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. At this session participants will learn the golden rules of how to recover money that is owed to them and also how to follow the correct legal processes when dealing with slow paying customers. The cost is of this half day course is â&#x201A;¬25.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Starting Your Own Businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; If you are thinking about starting your own business in 2014, you should consider booking a place on the next â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Start Your Own Businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; training programme run by Kilkenny County Enterprise Board. As a part of this programme participants learn about pertinent issues when starting out in busi-

ness, such as how to create a realistic business plan, how to devise an effective sales and marketing strategy, the basics of bookkeeping and other important legal, compliance and business matters. This training programme costs â&#x201A;¬75. It begins on Tuesday morning, 11th March, and runs for five consecutive weeks.

Spring Training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Book Your Place Today The Kilkenny County Enterprise Board Spring Training schedule covers a broad range of business related topics such as Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Health & Safety and Food Safety. For further details on all of the available training courses or to book a place, please visit www.kceb. ie, call 056 7752662 or e-mail: enquiries@kceb.ie

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Letter to the Editor

Paul Duggan, Principal, ColĂĄiste Cois SiĂşire, Mooncoin, RĂłisĂn Phelan and Professor Paul McCutecheon, University of Limerick. RĂłisĂn is a past pupil of ColĂĄiste Cois SiĂşire and was awarded a University of Limerick Scholarship based on her performance in the Leaving CertiďŹ cate

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fellowship of hairdressing. Also Antonio Calero Moroccan oils global creative director. Among the star studded team was our very own Nigel Kenny of Hair By y Nigel and co, who is the IIrish Ir is Ambassador and head on the Moroccan eeducator du oil o il global artistic team, who headed the education on the h e â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great eevening. v honour to be working with h o tthe h best in the world, at what w we do and love and been iinvolved n on this team we aare all like sponges absorbiing n any bit of greatness that ccan used and bottledâ&#x20AC;? Nigel said. T The event was attended by a huge crowd of some of Great Britain and Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest hairdressing professionals, and was covered by some of the biggest commercial press in the world such as Vogue, Tatler, Image, The London journal and many more.

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The old bridge: Constructed by Lady D esart as Desart a short cut to her Greenvale Woollen Mills in Kilkenny. The bridge was swept away by ï¬&#x201A;oods in the late 1930s

The new bridge: Mother of Fair Love School students cross the new Lady Desart Bridge

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A 3 stone loss and a €3,840 gain Lose weight, be healthier – and wealthier too! According to new research carried out by Motivation Weight Management, the emotional cost of obesity is crippling but it is now apparent that the actual monetary cost of being overweight is also quite staggering. The survey asked people to compare their weekly spending after losing weight to their pre-weight loss spending. 85% of those surveyed calculated that they are now saving at least €2,000 per year, equivalent to a saving of €38 per week. Over 50% reported they are now saving at least €3,500 per annum or €67 per week. One third worked out that they are saving at least €5,500 annum or €105 per week. On the top end of the scale 8% found they are saving over €9,000 per year, equivalent to an outstanding €173 per week. Eileen Herlihy (44) from Tralee lost three stone with Motivation Weight Management. Eileen reckons that she spent over €200 per month on weekly takeaway meals, junk food and frequent treats such as crisps, sweets, chocolates, biscuits and fizzy drinks. After tackling her weight and cutting out her unhealthy eating habits, Eileen has dramatically reduced her spending on treats and takeaways from €210 to €28 per month, representing a weekly saving of €42, adding up to almost €2,200 per year. On top of that, Eileen’s weight loss also means she now spends less money on her grocery bills, doctor’s visits and the books, pills and other products associated with the various unsuccessful yo-yo diets she has tried in the past, representing additional savings that have allowed her to cut her spending by a further €1,800 per year. Having done all the sums, Eileen reports that she is saving €3,840 per year as a direct result of her weight loss. “Before I lost the weight I had very low self-confidence – I didn’t want to go out or get dressed,” she says. “I am much happier now. I have loads of new clothes to wear, I love dressing up and meeting people because they all tell me how fabulous I look. And on top of that I am making big savings on my household PRESS RELEASE The International Obesity Taskforce estimates that approximately one billion adults are currently overweight, with a further 475 million considered obese. The cost of overweight and obesity in the Republic of Ireland is approximately €1.13 billion and this is expected to double over the next

decade. When it comes to debating the merits of health versus wealth, few would dispute that good health is priceless. In those terms, every euro spent on achieving healthy, long-term sustainable weight is money well spent, especially considering that excess weight and obesity is at the root of many serious illnesses and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, breathlessness, high blood pressure, increased risk of stroke and some forms of cancer. Add to that the healthier lifestyle, increased confidence and happier outlook that so many people experience after they shed those stones, and it’s clear that a proven weight loss programme is one of the best investments one can make. At a time when we are all looking for ways to cut the cost of everyday living, there are huge savings to be made as a result of losing weight that will ultimately repay weight loss investment many times over. That’s because being overweight or obese doesn’t just carry a cost in terms of health, self-esteem and well-being, it costs money too – lots of it. Aislinn Ryan (23) from Dublin lost six and a half stone and is among those who achieved the biggest savings. Between cutting back on junk food, evening takeaways and fast food lunches, saving on medical bills and no longer needing to try out new diets, she calculated that she is achieving an amazing saving of €129 per week. And as Aislinn reveals, her weight was costing her more than just money. “The cost to my self esteem was detrimental. As I was feeling guilty about eating I began eating more, which turned into a vicious cycle. I continued to put on weight and because of this my confidence continued to fall. After losing the weight, I am not only wealthier, but healthier too.” Motivation Weight Management conduct medical studies both here and internationally. There are now 31 clinics altogether nationwide and is an Irish company now 17 years in operation. Clinical studies show that the Motivation programme has an 86% success rate and the company prides itself in having over 100,000 success stories. Programmes are specially designed for men, women and adolescents with any amount of weight to lose and take place through private, oneto-one consultations with experienced advisers and doctors. See www.motivation.ie for more information or to arrange a no obligation assessment consultation. Call the local Clinic at 10 Ormonde Street on 056 7712635.

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Opinion Comment Elections: Beware of the Greeks bearing gifts

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

Blast from the past...

An old GAA presentation pic courtesy of Seamus Walsh, ‘In the Shadow of The Mines’

Another great ‘Comer Panto: Oh yes it is! SNOW WHITE and the Seven Drawfs started in the community hall last night Tuesday and continues until Sunday. Booking is in the hall at 41922. Deenside Players have been rehearsing for some time and with a brilliant cast of young and young at heart, another fabulous night with local talent is the promise. Producer is John Coogan, assisted by Sarah Brennan. Musical directors are Ollie Hennessy and Jimmy Byrne while choreography is by Michele Wise. The cast includes Sinead Byrne, Kevin Tynan, John Coogan, aka the Dame, Chubby Brennan, Michael Dowd, Martina Harding, Michael Brennan, Sarah Brennan, Michele Burke, David O’Rourke, Colm Maher, Susan Boland, Chris Clancy, Barry Byrne, Michael Owens, Robyn Burke, Roisin Brennan, Katie Clarke, Molly Coogan, Vanessa

Brennan, Niamh Moore and Sarah O’Neill.

Dancing ﬁt Keep ﬁt through dance for primary school children starts in Moneenroe Hall tomorrow, Thursday, 6.30 to 7.30pm; €4 per class. Contact Miriam Brennan 087-2141913 or 0879696616.

Local lottos Last week’s GAA Lotto was won by Paudric Wallace. This week’s jackpot is €2,000. Golf Lotto €7,400.

Library hours Tuesdays 10am to 8pm; Wednesdays 10am to 5pm; Thursdays 10am to 5pm; Fridays 10am to 1pm; Saturdays 10am to 1.30pm. Open 1pm to 2pm every day.

Body ﬁt classes Classes are every Thursday at

6.30pm in Castlecomer Business Centre. Other classes available are Kettlebells at Deen Celtic Soccer Club, Mondays 7pm; Bootcamp, Wednesdays, Firoda Gym, 7pm. Further information Elaine 087-9539784.

Charity Shop Castlecomer Charity Shop, Chatsworth Street accepts good quality ladies, gents and children’s clothing, household linen, books and bric-a-brac. There is a full recycling service available for all these items, with bags provided. Owner Ann Coughlan wishes to thank all for their continued support. Opening hours, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

Let’s whist again Whist drive resumes on Friday nights from February 7 at 8.30 pm in Castlecomer Community Hall. Top score €50. All are welcome.

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No hard feelings might’ve been a more appropriate title for this unpunchy dramedy. Not only do the combatants fail to muster much animosity for one another, they also seem incapable of incurring anyone else’s wrath, regardless of their cock-ups. What good is a boxing flick that’s unkeen on conflict? The story’s rooted in what should’ve been a bout for the ages: the tie-breaking third tilt between Henry ‘Razor’ Sharp (Sylvester Stallone, flexing hangdog charm) and Billy ‘The Kid’ McDonnen (Robert De Niro, content playing the clownish heel). However, Sharp handed in his gloves on the eve of the showdown, denying Billy the satisfaction of knowing who was best. When the former pugilists cross

paths 30 years later and come to blows while shooting motioncapture sequences for a video game (in the only scene that allows director Peter Segal to flaunt some flair for physical comedy), an opportunistic promoter (Kevin Hart) pounces on the chance to stage the long-delayed rematch. While the Rocky Balboa vs. Jake LaMotta premise reads like outrageous fan fiction, Tim Kelleher and Rodney Rothman’s script features only standard-issue redemption and hackneyed oldage gags (although Viagra jokes are conspicuous by their absence, so that’s something). Both protagonists are waiting for people they’ve wronged to come crawling back to them, whether it’s Henry’s ex-lover (Kim Basinger) or Billy’s illegitimate

son (The Walking Dead’s Jon Bernthal). Sadly, the adult support cast is neglected in favour of a tagalong moppet (Camden Gray), who’s allowed to mug insufferably for the camera. After an endless wait, Stallone and De Niro finally square off but their gazes rarely meet. It’s as if they’re both embarrassingly aware of how they’re tarnishing their reputations for the sake of a few easy laughs. VERDICT: Rather than getting us on the ropes and landing some telling blows, Grudge Match keeps its distance and tosses meek jabs. Cheap sentimentality can’t disguise the crashing cynicism on display.

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LOCAL ELECTIONS MAY 2014 Name: Andrew McGuinness Party: Fianna Fail Area: Kilkenny City East Why did you get into politics?

DOTING DAD: Andrew McGuinness with his baby, Jack, and ďŹ ancee, Carol Knox.

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Name: Conor MacLiam Party: AntiAusterity Alliance Area: Kilkenny West What do you make of local politics? Âł/RFDO SROLWLFLDQV WU\ WR SXW IRUZDUG SROLFLHV WKDW DUH DW FRPSOHWH RGGV ZLWK WKH QDWLRQDO VWDQFH :H VHH )LQH *DHO DQG /DERXU KDYH EURNHQ DW ZKROH VHULHV RI SURPLVHV DQG )LDQQD )DLO QRZ VHHPV WR KDYH WXUQHG RQ LWV KHDG 7KH\ DUH QRZ RS SRVHG WR DXVWHULW\ KDYLQJ SUH YLRXVO\ PDGH D SDFW ZLWK WKH 7URLND /RFDO SROLWLFLDQV RIWHQ FRPSODLQ DERXW WKLQJV VXFK DV WKH S\ORQV EXW WKHLU VWDQFH LV DW RGGV ZLWK WKHLU SDUW\ DW QDWLRQDO OHYHO Â´

asked local dad-of-two, Conor MacLiam, who is the husband of the late Susie Long about his decision to run in the local elections for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anti-Austerity Allianceâ&#x20AC;?.

For those of you who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard of the Anti-Austerity Alliance, it stands for the abolition of the property/home tax. They also say â&#x20AC;&#x153;no to water taxes, metering

and to privatisation and proďŹ ting from water. Defend our council and public services. No more cuts or erosion of workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pay and conditionsâ&#x20AC;?.

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FAMILY MAN: Conor MacLiam, who is running for the AntiAusterity Alliance, is pictured here with his daughter, Ă ine.

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Restaurant of the week Royal Spice Kilkenny has always been a fantastic city for food and with the recent opening of Royal Spice, that pedigree is only growing. The Royal Spice is a restaurant dedicated to quality; and its diverse, authentic menu is bursting with new tastes to discover and old tastes to rediscover. Like all great

restaurants, the menu of Royal Spice is small but perfectly balanced to suit everyone’s needs and every dish is a meticulously crafted piece of art. The service is perfect and the restaurant is drenched in atmosphere; it is simply one of Kilkenny’s best locations for food.

DVD of the week Prisoners Prisoners is a new film by director Denis Villeneuve and starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. It is a detective film about two families whose daughters go missing together during Thanksgiving, as the film progresses we see all four parents making actions that become

more and more immoral and depraved in order to track down their children. Gyllenhall plays a detective trying to ﬁnd the kidnappers. Though the concept could make for a decent B movie in the guise of Taken, instead the ﬁlm is played straight and realistic and becomes a much more engrossing

experience because of it. The detective isn’t some maverick Sherlock but just a regular man, even the parents begin to lose our sympathy as the ﬁlm progresses as they aren’t the stoic heroes that we would expect. Prisoners is a complex, engaging and surprising ﬁlm that shouldn’t be missed.

Book of the week Michael Connelly: The Gods of Guilt Even if they’re not quite as fun as they used to be, Michael Connelly thrillers are still some of the most consistently entertaining and engaging books in the genre of crime The Gods of Guilt is the newest book by the American writer and the newest book in his

Mickey Haller series introduced in 2005. Now on book ﬁve we have seen the character progress to a tremendous extent and The Gods is Guilt is easily the best book in the series since The Reversal. We follow Haller in a

murder case, a man who operates websites for call girls has been accused and only Mickey Haller can save him, not even he believes the man is innocent at the start but as the case progresses everything is revealed to be the opposite of simple.

Show of the week Happy Days Samuel Beckett is an absurd, eclectic and hard to pin down artist; but if I was to picks works of his that best represent his style, it would be two plays and one book. The book would be Molloy, one play would be Waiting for Godot; and the second would be Happy Days, which will be playing at the

Set Theatre next Saturday night from 8-10PM. Like the majority of Beckett’s best work; Happy Days is a tragicomedy and follows Winnie the aging housewife and Willie the exhausted husband as they ﬁnd themselves alone in a barren wasteland. To reveal any more would take away from the magic of Beckett, it is a show I highly recommend.

TV of the week Archer Season 5 Archer is an animated show in the vein of Futurama or Family Guy and is about a spy agency that has access to modern technology but seemingly exists in a world where the cold war never ended. It’s ﬁrst four seasons took inspiration from 70’ spy ﬁlms and featured a self-obsessed alcoholic for a main character; it was monstrously funny and grew in popularity as time went on.

Three weeks ago Archer began its fifth season with a complete revamping. Opening with the ISIS agency being banned and its members arrested; from there the show shifts into the 1980’s, with plot lines deriving from Scarface as opposed to James Bond. It is still one of the better comedies on television and should be watched, the first three seasons are available on Netflix.

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Broken Age Broken Age is a new point and click adventure game by genre gods Double Fine and is now available on PC and android. For those who don’t know, Tim Schafer and the rest of the Double Fine team made their name on adventure games in the 90’s when they were part of Lukas Arts; they were involved in some

of the genre’s greatest achievements including Grim Fandango, which is considered now to be the best point and click adventure game ever made. Despite the pedigree, Broken Age’s gameplay has more in common with its Telltale contemporaries and tells the story of two characters; seemingly

unconnected at the starts whose gameplay you can switch back and forth from at will. It’s an interesting

take on a genre that has gone under massive resurgence in recent years and I highly recommend it.

App of the week Swift key Note The app Swift Key Note performs a service that should be standard for all smart phones and it is amazing to think that it is still not. It is an extraordinarily simple bit of tech, so much so that it boggles the mind to think phone manufacturers hadn’t thought of it before or

hadn’t bother implementing it. The app simply records how you use the auto-ﬁll function when you write, the function that completes your words half way through writing them, and prioritizes words that are used more often. It’s simple and easy and free, I highly recommend it.

Film of the week Out of the Furnace Out of the Furnace is the newest ﬁlm by Crazy Heart director Scott Hooper and tells the story of Rodney Blaze, a man who mysteriously disappears at the start of the ﬁlm. Rodney had become involved in the mob, and when the police fail to solve the crime his brother Russell

decides he must take matters into his own hands and become a vigilante in order to save his brother. The ﬁlm stars Christian Bale and Woody Harrelson and is a very enjoyable work once you get past the fact that our main character’s second name is: ‘Blaze’. I recommend it.

Gigof the week Silent Disco The Silent Disco has to be one of the most intriguing ideas I’ve heard for a gig in quite a long time. If you happen to visit the Set Theatre next Saturday night, you will pay €5 and receive a pair of headphones giving you the ability to switch between two different DJ’s who will

Album of the Week Sun Kil Moon- Benji Benji is the newest album by American musician Sun Kil Moon and it is his best work yet; receiving rave reviews by critics and the fans who have eagerly awaited this album since 2012’s quite disappointing Among the Leaves. Though Sun Kil Moon used to be a band, it has now been reduced to just one man, 47 year old Mark Kozelek who

has been releasing albums since 1989. The sound is minimalist folk rock with themes pertaining for the most part with death. It’s morose but fascinating; and any artist who peaks 25 years into his career deserves recognition as they can offer a completely different perspective from the norm and a high quality sound to empower these views.

theoretically spend the night competing with each other. The gig will take place at 9:30pm. The idea has apparently become hugely popular across the world and is worth paying for just to take off your headphones for a minute and watch people dancing to nothing.

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CROSSWORDS All of the clues relate to Catchwords. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?

Bold, courageous, independent, enthusiastic, fun-loving and fascinating Aries. Your ruling planet is Mars, your best day of the week is Tuesday and red is your colour. With Uranus moving through your sign (until 2017), others will surely be magnetised by your presence and captivated by your antics. Persistent, appreciative, dependable, practical and creative Taurus: Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your best colour, green. With Pluto moving through another of the Earth signs, Capricorn, until 2024, your expertise is set to grow and consolidate in the coming years. Funny, versatile, talkative, fast-thinking and sophisticated Gemini: Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your best colours are spring-like, yellow and lilac. Jupiter is in your sign until late June 2013 broadening your world. Sensitive, nurturing, careful, imaginative and encouraging Cancer: Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Moon, your best day of the week is Monday and your best colours are blue and silver. Jupiter arrives in your sign in late June 2013 ushering in a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity. Instinctive, warm, creative, extravagant and delightful Leo Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Sun, your best day of the week is Sunday and your best colours are gold, yellow and orange. With Uranus moving through another of the Fire signs until 2017, your life journey is set to include adventures bringing increased contact with new cultures. Remind yourself (often!) that you’re good at research and attention to detail but that this talent is shared by few. You could be exasperated by the discovery that tasks haven’t been done and that they’re being left to what you feel is the last moment. Charming, elegant, stylish, romantic and merger-making Libra Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your colours are gentle hues of blues, pinks and violets. Pluto’s passage through Capricorn until 2024 is shaking your very foundations – most likely prompting dramatic changes.

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The end of this week is likely to mark a milestone for many people. It’s not just Thursday’s New Moon but also Venus’ station coinciding with Jupiter and Pluto (one of your ruling planets) poised at either end of the sky. True, you may have sensed this deadline looming for ages. This is unlikely to be an easy week for anyone. In the run into Thursday’s New Moon it’s probably best to focus on tidying up and ensuring that administration is in good order. It’s possible that an important invoice has been overlooked. As viewed from Earth curious patterns and alignments form around the New Moon on Thursday. It’s probable you’re about to embark on a whole new chapter. First though there are endings to deal with: it may be that you’re asked to assist in clearing up a mess and to do so within a budget. Quirky, determined, logical, eccentric and freedom-loving Aquarius. Your ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. Your best day of the week is Saturday and your best colours are electric or deep, rich blue and anything metallic. You might also decide to move home for career development. Intuitive, sensitive, big-picture thinking, kind and thoughtful Pisces. Your ruling planets are Jupiter and Neptune. Your best day of the week is Thursday and your best colours are those of the sea: blue, green, lavender and silver. Your aptitude is enhanced for healing and creating a better world.

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HOW WE AS PARENTS CAN HELP TURN OUR

CHILDREN GREEN

Firstly, start as you plan to continue, so that your children are used to receiving toys without packaging (i.e. second-hand) or clothes without price-tags (passed on from friends). Emma, a mother of two from Harrogate, North Yorkshire in the U.K., says “I have a few friends at the school who have kids of different ages, so we tend to swap clothes and even shoes when they are outgrown. Sometimes we have a coffee morning and bring a bag of old clothes/toys and put them in the middle for pickings; the rest go to charity.” Charity shops are perfect hunting grounds for home-ware, clothes and toys, especially those in the more well-off districts. “When my two were toddlers,” says Emma, “I would buy them a toy

from the goodwill shop as a treat. We got some great bargains! My kids have never pestered me for toys as, luckily, they cherish all their toys, but that makes it hard to get rid of old ones. I have two toy boxes and we keep several toys out to play with and then every few months I empty out the toy boxes. The kids have fun seeing playthings they had forgotten about and we put the more recently played with items to the bottom of the box.” Alternatively, store toys in your attic or basement and swap toy boxes every now and then. This keeps children interested in the playthings they already own and makes it less likely they will want more. Decorate their bedrooms with posters made from colorful

wrapping paper, a collage of birthday cards, a collection of photos and, of course, their own artwork. This way they’ll have an individual space that reﬂects who they are, rather than a themed room depicting what a marketing executive has deemed they should be. Painted walls in a neutral color are a good idea, with a bright border (try end-of-line bins in decorating shops, or make your own “border” of postcards, photos and drawings). I made my daughter a sea creatures mobile and stuck silver-foil stars onto the ceiling. Perhaps a friend or relative could paint a picture for the wall. We have a framed nursery rhyme watercolor by my son’s late great-grandfather. Who says anyone needs matching curtains, duvet, rug and dimmer switch?

Involve your children in greenrelated tasks around the home. Emma’s children help with recycling yogurt pots, paper, etc. “They enjoy putting it into the appropriate bag and sorting it out at the end of the week. Sometimes, they take some of the cardboard boxes or margarine tubs to school for crafting. If we have a few big boxes, we flatten them out and they love drawing a landscape on them; my eldest likes to draw a military camp, my daughter likes to draw castles and fields, and my youngest son draws roads. Then they get their action figures/cars/dolls and play with them in the new land they made.” Philip is a computer programmer and active cyclist. Although he is a car owner, cycling is his main

means of transport. While your children are little and still open to suggestion, minimize car use as much as you can. He says, “Save on fuel costs, do your bit for global warming/pollution and get everybody ﬁt. It’s a bit more effort with a toddler but it’s worth it. Get a light- weight foldable stroller” – he recommends you opt for a recognized brand so that it is easier to buy wheel replacements when they wear out – “and leave your car at home when making short journeys. Try to use local facilities as much as possible so that your journeys can be short but purposeful.” While your children are little and still open to suggestion, minimize car use as much as you can. Cycling saves on fuel costs, does your family’s bit for global warm-

ing and gets everybody ﬁt. It’s a bit more effort with a toddler but it’s worth it. Emma also leaves the car at home as much as possible. “If we are bored at the weekend, we have been known to spend the whole day walking around the nearest town and having a picnic. It is a nice way to appreciate where we live. The tourist information center provides treasure maps for a small fee. Sometimes, we take a video camera and make a ﬁlm about it when we get home.” Many of us will remember the “adventure” of riding on buses and trains as a child, and how the view always seemed better from the back seat of a car. “Children also love bikes,” adds Philip. “A child seat on the back of your

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bike is great if the journey just too far to walk. As soon as they are big enough to ride little bikes of their own beside you on the cycle track, you’ll ﬁnd you can travel much further on foot than they can walk.” This increases your chances of getting out into the countryside, or to bigger town parks, museums, libraries or galleries. Phillip’s children traveled on the back of his bike from six months to about four years old. “We had a bike trailer for a while too. It wasn’t as popular as the seat on my bike but made it possible for me to tow two kids at once. They had two-wheeled bikes with stabilizers once they were about three and got rid of their stabilizers by school-age. Now, at eight and 11, they enjoy bike rides of up to about 20 miles on quiet roads. We’ve found all the best children’s play areas in the villages around the district for stops on the way.” As Phillip points out, “Sustainable transport will be an ingrained habit that they will hopefully continue into adulthood.” Nurture children’s interest in living things. Remember the endless renditions of “Old MacDonald”? And the (perhaps now rather embarrassing) memory of showing off your child’s grasp of animal sounds to anyone who would listen? Build on the “What does a cow say?” “Moo!” and encourage an interest in garden

creatures, farms and wild animals (both native to your country and beyond). As well as observing creatures in your own back garden, and learning about them, your children may be inspired by visits to working farms. Emma has a friend who buys potatoes and eggs from a local farm; “We take it in turns to drive up there and take the kids to see the animals, and then we share out the produce as a whole sack of potatoes is too much. It costs us half as much and only takes one car to make the journey.” Further aﬁeld, why not get your family involved in protecting a threatened species, such as whales and dol- phins? Many charities maintain online shops, which are ideal for birthday presents for your children or for their friends, and have suggestions for actions you can take to help the endangered species. Encouragement is key to developing a green attitude and green thumbs in young children. It can sometimes be difficult to motivate children to get outdoors into the fresh air or stop playing on their Wii. Much depends on the child’s age: A toddler will quite happily follow mommy or daddy out into the garden and enjoy messing about in the dirt or helping to plant, but older children sometimes need a bit more encouragement or persuasion. The earlier you start involving your children in garden-based

eco-tasks and activities, the more they will accept it as part of everyday life. Try to involve them in the decision-making about what fruits, vegetables or ﬂowers they would like to grow. Emma made her own vegetable patch last year and her children enjoy planting different vegetables, maintaining the patch and then picking it all to eat.

outdoors in the fresh air, playing, using their imagination, learning about nature, insects and birds, and sharing their outdoor experiences with their parents. A powerful step is to avoid commercial television so that children see fewer advertisements. That way, they don’t long for toys, games etc that they

“They have “Th h their own plots to plant sweet corn (fast growing for impatient kids!) and sunﬂower seeds. We invested in a couple of garden implements for them and they enjoy digging the borders and sweeping cuttings.” Even more importantly, children should be shown what fun they can have

were previously i l quite it hhappy nott knowing about. In addition, it helps to reduce their exposure to completely unrealistic and unobtainable portrayals of human beings and lifestyles, in the name of marketing. The best we green parents can hope to do is try and live the values we want our children to

learn, for their sake and for the sake of the environment. Clearly, there is a time and a place for television. I know some parents have jettisoned their television sets, but it can be a valuable stand-by to enable you to cook a meal, for example. Given the choice between a microwave ready-meal while the kids play round my feet in the kitchen and a pasta dish cooked from scratch while they watch Thomas the Tank Engine, I know which I would opt for. Having said that, I would not allow either child to have a television or computer in their bedroom. By recording children’s television programs, you can control your children’s exposure. Secondhand shops and freecycle are excellent source of videos and DVDs suitable for children, not forgetting your local library. Offer your children a choice between two programs that are appropriate to the moment. Many parents feel targeted by advertisers and, indeed, the desire to make one’s child happy is a powerful marketing tool. But the pressure to buy conﬂicts with the values we want to instil in our children – values like individuality, critical thinking and sustainable living. Finding the balance between what our kids want, what they need and what’s available is difficult. The home environment is where we have choice and it is up to us

to decide what is appropriate for our children. One thing many parents have begun to do is to avoid buying both plastic and branded goods, and to request that friends and family buying presents do the same. When children are very young, it is good to get into the habit of saying that birthday gifts are not necessary, but if people do wish to buy a present, then ask please could they avoid plastic and instead buy something previously-owned and wearable or readable. That way, the child grows up and doesn’t expect to have the (battery-operated) “moon on a stick” every Christmas and birthday. “Sometimes friends do pass on toys that we would never buy,” says Elsa, “but Daisy loves them and it would be churlish to refuse. It’s not that I want to keep her from the outside world, but I think there are better things to do and play with than the standard Babybjorn/ Barbie/Bratz combo.” However, often the “best” choices are also the most expensive. The best we green parents can hope to do is to try and live the values we want our children to learn, for their sake and for the sake of the environment. It isn’t always easy to run only one car, to eliminate processed foods or to try to buy locally. But if we don’t live according to our ecoprinciples, how can we expect the future generation to do the same?

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Never a bridge too far

John Mulholland with Eddie Murphy, Seamus Nugent, Brid Hoynes, Charlie Parsons and Jason Morrissey from Kilkenny Cycle Tours

Transport Minister Alan Kelly had words of encouragement

Loreto Convent 5th Year students

Paul Ryan, Fr Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square with his grandson Scott

Eugene Tyrrell and Andy Burke of the Bicycle Shop, Michael Street

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Never a bridge too far

A nice job, the boys agree

Marie Delaney, Deerpark, Josephine Woods, Butts Green and Jennifer Leahy, WestďŹ eld

Malcolm Noonan with John and Angela Byrne

Jack Kavanagh had his own message on the big day

Myles Kavanagh and Ray Cleere

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The generation game: Mary Massey, Kate Lanigan and Icy Lanigan, three generations, father daughter and granddaughter

Nualaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father Joe Coyne with his grandchildren Conor Coyne, Peter Coyne and Aimee Butler

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County Council chair Pat Dunphy, Ber Hayes, Nora Webster, Jimmy Leahy, Mags Leahy, Deputy Mayor Joe Reidy, Sheila Donnelly and Andrew McGuinness

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Community spirit is alive and well

Sheila Donnelly, manager Newpark Close Family Resource Centre and Mags Leahy, chair Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association

Anne and Michael Owens

Happy group of younger Newpark Close residents

Tina Knox, Linda Cahill and Lorraine Bowden, childcare staff in Newpark Family Resource Centre

Caroline Nolan, Mag Heffernan, Eileen Kelly and Sean Murphy

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Golf Notes Callan Fourball Torrential rain was the order of the days before Sundays fourball competition but the course stood up brilliantly to the winter storms. Willie O Neill and Patrick O Keeffe played wonderfully to combine for 47 points as they went undeterred by the downpours to take first place. In second place Padraig Doheny and Sean Greene took second with a solid 44 point total to take the runners up prize. Sean continues his fine early season form after winning the singles in the last event in January. Next weekend sees a singles stableford competition being contested with all hoping that the conditions are a little dryer. The Winter League also continues with a healthy entry each week. There is still oppurtunities to play and get a ticket to the playoffs by entering 5 times and finishing in the top 30.

Captains Drive In Kathleen Phelan and Martin Maher, Lady and Gents Captains 2014, will host their drive in on Saturday 22nd of February 2014. This is an major event in the diary and one which marks the offical beginning of Callans golﬁng year. Consider yourself invited to enjoy the ceremonial drives and the social game which will follow. Keep the 22nd of February in your diary and full details are to follow over the coming weeks. The course is in wonderful condition despite the winter weather and members can sharpen their games ahead of the drive in over the coming weeks.

Volunteers needed Callan Golf Club has a wonderful name for the level of volunteerism for many many years and this year it is hoped that the members can help out on the course once more to ensure its marvelous presentation. There is a list in both locker rooms and if you are interested please put your contact number on the sheet posted. All help is greatly appreciated.

Membership 2014 From all in Callan Golf Club we would like to wish members and friends of the club the very best of luck for the coming year and we look forward to seeing everyone on the fairways as soon as possible. Every effort is being made to make membership as affordable as possible while ensuring the safe continuation of the running of the club. Membership for 2014 is now open with some fantastic deals for new or lapsed members from 499e (449 for seniors). Membership for existing members has also been reduced to 549 with an option of inviting in a new/ lapsed member for 449 for both the new/lapsed member and the existing member. If one joins now they will be fully paid up members until January 2015. That represents amazing value and full details/ﬁnance options are available from Margaret on 0567725136. The best way of getting the most from your membership is to play as often as you can. Hopefully the weather will be kind allowing all members and visitors

to enjoy the facilities of the course and our wonderful catering service (phone Keith on 056-7725136 for enqueries) in the coming weeks.

Results Men Stableford Fourball Sunday 2/4/14 1 W O Neill/P O Keeffe 47 2 S Greene/P Doheny 44 Ladies Tuesday 28/01/14 12 Hole Stableford 1 Anne Wemyss 27 2 Breda O’Brien 25 3 Breda Bolger 24 Senior Ladies Thursday 30/1/14 1 Mary Lanigan 2 Ena Kennedy 3 Ailish Carey

Fixtures Wednesday 5 Feb Mens Winter League Thursday 6 Feb Senior Ladies Friday 7 Feb Mens Winter League Saturday 8 Feb Mens Singles Stableford Sunday 9 Feb Mens Singles Stableford Monday 10 Feb RGA Tuesday 11 Feb Ladies day

Castlecomer Winter Team League Following another round of the Winter League, the team of John Smith, J.D. Harding, Paul Rice and Michael Daly still hold a commanding lead. Only ﬁve points separate the next four teams. With extra points up for grabs over the ﬁnal two weekends, anything can happen and the leaders will have to continue their good form to end up champions. Only the foolhardy would predict who will end the league in 2nd place. Winter League Table. (Top 5) 1 John Smith, J.D. Harding, Paul Rice, Michael Daly 380 pts. 2. Michael O’ Neill, Michael Manogue, Martin O’ Donnell, Ger Mullan 342 pts 3. Mark Shortall, Pat Comerford, Eddie Kenny, John Stedman, 340 pts 4. Ciaran Kelly, Marty O’ Shea, Michael Doheny, Michael Furlong 338 pts 5. Victor Smyth, Michael Coogan, Seamie Coogan, Ken Hovendon 337 pts 15 hole Winter Competition 1. Adrian Brennan (13) 33 pts

Diary Sat. 8th, Sun 9th Feb. Winter Competition : Mens Open Singles & 7th round of Winter League. Ladies: The Ladies Winter league continues into its ﬁnal round. Team leaders and team members have a last opportunity to tip the balance in their favour by playing often for that ideal best score to register. After the conclusion of the winter league, the spring league will begin so members are asked to check for notice of registration. The inclement weather at the moment is making it difficult for everyone to play and enjoy the golf fully. Hopefully, the weather conditions will improve in preparation for the Captain’s drive in, which is scheduled for 23rd February. Following swiftly after the Captain’s drive, the ﬁrst ladies competition of the year is the High/low foursomes on 2nd March. Ladies are advised to enter their name on the competition

draw entry sheet in the club house locker room. Lotto: There was no winner of the jackpot on Monday 27th January. The numbers drawn were 12, 15, 19, 26. The Jackpot is now €7,800 and a very nice possible return on a €2 ticket. You’ve got to be in to win. Remember there are great deals to be had in Castlecomer Golf club for visitors, groups and Societies.

Golf only €19.00 – Golf and Buggy €25.00 (PPS Buggy) Golf, Tea & Scone on arrival, Main Course Meal – €29.00 Golf, Tea & Scone on arrival, Main Course Meal, Buggy – €35.00 (PPS Buggy) Golf, Breakfast Bap and Tea/ Coffee on arrival, Main Course Meal, Buggy – €39.00 (PPS Buggy) Plus: €100.00 Voucher off your next outing in Castlecomer (20 Members or more playing on the day) €50.00 Voucher off your next outing in Castlecomer (10-20 Members playing on the day) There are great deals for membership available also with savings of €100 on full membership when linking in with an existing member. Great value options for limited membership are also available for beginners and those tasting and testing their ability and committment. For full details check www. castlecomergolf.ie or phone 056 4441139.

Kilkenny CAPTAINS DENIS & CATHERINE DRIVE IN Captains Denis Brophy and Catherine King held their Drive In on Sunday with a large number of Members coming out to wish them well. They were blessed with the weather as Sunday turned out to be a pet day in the middle of two bad days on Saturday and Monday. Both Captains hit great drives off the first tee and 34 teams headed for the various tees for the shotgun start. The competition flowed very well and everybody got finished in time to be in for the Ireland v Scotland rugby match and enjoy their hot plate served by caterer Barry Joyce. The presentation of prizes took place after the match and both Captains took the opportunity to thank everybody who turned up and helped make the day such a success. The Drive In was sponsored by club professional Jimmy Bolger and was won by the team of Colin Furlong (10) Roger Ryan (21) Bernie Clarke (15) and Ann Widger (21) with 78 pts. They only recorded one birdie on the card at the 14th where Bernie obliged and with a par from Ann Widger on the same hole they had eight points, they also took 8 points off the 11th where Roger and Ann both recorded fours. The team averaged 6 points per hole which was great scoring on the day. The runners up were Eddie Power (Scr) Stephen McCormack (20) Martin Hanrick (12) and Ann Woodcock (25) on 74 pts.

They had a total of 5 birdies with Eddie recording two and the other three players one a piece. In third place were Michael Grant (8) John O’Regan (18) Ken Kinsella (14) and Adrienne Walsh (23) and in fourth place also on 73 pts were John Burke (9) Eugene Coyne (18) Noel Skehan (15) and Margaret O’Rourke (23). The Captains and Presidents team didn’t feature in the prizes but the President Aidan McDonald recorded four birdies for his team on the 2nd, 6th, 7th and 11th.

Results Thursday 30th January 1. Kathleen Gaffney, Josie Bolger, Jane Duggan 37 pts 2. Ann Widger, Joan O’Sullivan, Mary Feighery 36 pts 3. Hilda Richardson, Breda Kavanagh, Phil Cooke 34 pts Next Competition Thursday February 6th 10.00 – 11.00

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Golf Winter Special available Monday to Friday until 31st March 2014. Green Fee plus hot plate of the day and Tea/Coffee for €35.

BRIDGE LESSONS Bridge lessons continue on Monday 10th February at 7.45pm.

RESULTS Sunday February 2nd Captain Drive In 13 Hole 4 Person Champagne Scramble Sponsored by; Club Professional Jimmy Bolger 1. Colin Furlong (10) Roger Ryan (21) Bernie Clarke (15) Ann Widger (21) 78 pts 2. Eddie Power (Scr) Stephen McCormack (20) Martin Hanrick (12) Ann Woodcock (25) 74 pts 3. Michael Grant (8) John O’Regan (18) Ken Kinsella (14) Adrienne Walsh (23) 73 pts (B6) 4. John Burke (9) Eugene Coyne (18) Noel Skehan (15) Margaret O’Rourke (23) 73 pts

LADIES NEWS & RESULTS Results Tuesday 28th January. 1. Ann Gubbins (29) 19 pts 2. Pat Walsh (22) 18 pts Best Gross; Bridie McGarry (9) 11 Gross Pts 3. Jane Duggan (34) 17 pts

Ladies Fixtures Tuesday February 4th Ladies 13 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Tuesday February 11th Ladies 13 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Slots also available on Saturday Feb 8th 1.45 – 2.15 Bookable Online, Sunday Feb 9th 11.24 – 11.50 Bookable Online , 2.10 – 2.45 Draw. The Ladies will have a 9 hole high and low competition before the end of April. The list for names for Ladies who wish to partake is on the Ladies notice board. Yoga continues on Wednesday February 5th at 10.30 am.

SENIOR MEN Results Thursday 30th January 1. Christy Power (13) John O’Leary (18) Eugene Orr (21) Eddie Geraghty (24) 67 pts (B6) 2. Andy Hughes (18) Paddy Raggett (15) Reay Brandon (21) Tom Reade (25) 67 pts 3. Christy Rainey (22) Jim Treacy (21) Martin Treacy (19) Martin Cody (24) 66 pts 4. Matt Ruth (15) Mick O’Flynn (15) Jack Troy (16) Nicky Lawlor (21) 64 pts 5. Con O’Sullivan (15) Murt Farragher (17) Finbar Coughlan (22) Eamon Molloy (26) 63 pts 6. Noel Skehan (15) Dick Cogan (21) Shem Lawlor (22) Joe O’Driscoll (26) 63 pts 7. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) Pat O’Shea (19) Jack Nolan (22) Joe

Leech (26) 61 pts Next Competition Thursday February 6th 11.00 – 1.00

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Junior Golf Ireland will run a child protection course in the club on Wednesday February 12th from 7pm to 10pm, the cost of the course is €20 and anyone who wishes to avail of the course please contact the office. Notices will also be placed on the Ladies and Mens boards also if people wish to place their names on them. This course is invaluable to anyone who is involved with children in any sport. Numbers are limited to 16. The Juvenile section are looking for volunteer’s to help out with Saturday morning coaching which will start back in mid Spring. Last year we had close on 900 Juveniles through the Saturday morning coaching with Jimmy and Eoin. On any given session we can have 8 kids receiving 1 on 1 coaching with the Pro. This leaves anywhere of up to a further 20 kids which have to be supervised. The main roles of the volunteer are to: - walk kids over to practice green - ensure safety while the kids are practising - show basic rules on Par 3. Keep score, mark ball, remove ﬂag - supervise smaller groups on the practice green. Don’t worry about showing them how to chip and putt. We leave that to Jimmy & Eoin. It would be great to get you there to help if you have a few free hours on a Saturday morning and even grab a coffee in the bar afterwards. You never know, you might even steal a tip or two from the pro’s while your watching!! Give your name to anyone on the Junior committee or else drop your details to kilkennyjuniorgolf@ gmail.com We would be delighted with your help and it is great fun to see the kids develop their game over the summer.

FIXTURES Tuesday Feb 4th,Ladies 13 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20. Wednesday Feb 5th, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Thursday Feb 6th 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday Feb 7th, 1.00 - 2.00 Members Saturday Feb 8th, 8.30 – 9.00 Boys Under 18 Practice. 9.00 10.00 Members, 1pm Mens Cross Card, 1.45 – 2.30 Ladies 13 Hole Competition Sunday Feb 9th, 8.00 – 9.50 Mens Scotch F/Somes, 10.00 – 11.15 Mens Senior Alliance, 11.24 – 11.50 Ladies Competition, 11.55 – 2.05 Mens Scotch F/Somes, 2.10 – 2.45 Ladies Competition Draw Monday February 10th, 11.30 – 1.00 Midland Traders, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday February 11th’ Ladies 13

Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20. Slots also available Sunday 11.24 – 11.50 Bookable Online, and 2.10 – 2.45 Draw.

Gowran Spring Series – Weekly Open Singles Our Spring Series continued last Thursday 30th/Friday 31st February – with inclement weather on Friday competitors took advantage of the benign conditions on Thursday with all qualiﬁers coming from that day. Thomastown habitant Mick Bolger (15) took the leading qualiﬁer spot with a good score of 39 points ahead of Killerig member Charlie Brennan (12) along with Gowran Park member Alan Cleere (17) who took the remaining qualifying spots. The competition continues this Thursday and Friday – book online for tel office 0567726699.

Open Fourball – Sunday 3rd February 2014 The first Open Fourball of 2014 took place last Sunday 3rd February – a reprieve in the weather ensured that competitors on Sunday enjoyed a good days’ golf – while ground conditions were somewhat heavy, returning scores did not reflect this. 46 points was the magic number with Gowran Park members Tony Mahon (17) and Jim Fisher (21) winning on a countback with a great score of 24 points on the back 9. Further scrutiny on the cards ensured George Barcoe (17) and Eddie Walsh (12) took 2nd place from Owen Phelan (9) and Joe Costello (13) Co.Tipperary – a countback on the final 6 holes decided the pairings. The next Open Fourball takes place on Sunday 9th March. This popular competition will be well supported so early booking is advised –a timesheet is in place and bookings can be made online or by telephone – 056 7726699 – Visitors €20 Members €5 Next weekends’ members competition for the men will be an 11 Hole Singles – timesheets available online.

FIXTURES Spring Series – Open Singles Thursday 6th/Friday 7th February Red Mills Race Day Saturday 15th February – NO GOLF Open Fourball Sunday 9th March Seniors Open Singles Tuesday 4th March

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