Local Notes: Harvest Day, Auto Show and Cookery Classes
The Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club launched its third annual Harvest Day Festival on Saturday last when members harvested oats for the upcoming event. Picture shows members using a scythe to cut oats on Saturday in Killashee.
The Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club launched its 3rd annual Harvest Day Festival on Saturday last when members harvested oats for the upcoming event. The oats were kindly donated by Derek Stuart and his son Farmer Phil, of YouTube fame from County Longford. Club members with the aid of the renowned Rathcline Reapers assembled in a cornfield outside Killashee where the cutting of the oats crop officially launched the festival. The crop was harvested using implements and machines from yesteryear. The laborious method of cutting corn with scythes and tying sheaves by hand and stooking was given. Then the reaper and binder were introduced operated by Timmy Nolan and Noel Kearney and the work seemed so easy as the machine advanced through the crop discharging tied sheaves of oats every few seconds. The club now has its supply of oats which will be part of the festival on September 20th when it will be threshed on the day. Many thanks to the Stuart family, the machine operators, the caterers who produced tea and sandwiches for the hungry work force and to all the helpers who made the event a day of fun. There will be more details published later of the different activities and attractions that will be the makeup of the show, which this year it is hoped will be bigger and more interesting than ever before.
On Sunday, August 23rd the Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club will be back at Strokestown Park House for a Day Of Automotive History. With hundreds of stunning classic, vintage and rare vehicles on display, there’ll be plenty to see throughout the day. And with the beautiful grounds of Strokestown Park as the backdrop, why not make a day of it and bring along a picnic to enjoy with family and friends? Last year saw over 2,000 visitors and around 500 incredible vehicles through the gates. Last weekend Strokestown Tidy Towns flew the flag for the event. The Roscommon Sports & Classic Car Club RSCC Day of Automotive History is one of the largest gatherings of sports, classic and historic cars in the country and is timed perfectly with Heritage Week.
Numbers drawn in the SCDA fortnightly draw were 4 - 5 -14 & 17. One Match Three w inner- Helen Gill. Next draw is Tuesday, August 18th at the SCDA office. Please support.
The Strokestown cemetery Committee wish to thank all who donated to the recent collection for upkeep of the cemetery.
Bingo takes place every Wednesday at 8.30 p.m. in Strokestown Community Centre.
Strokestown Community Playschool is looking for full and part time childcare educators to join the team. Contact the group for a chat by emailing strowncommunityschool@gmail with C.V and cover letter or call 0866022983 for more information.
A one day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Sunday, August 23rd. A bus will be leaving Ballyleague at 7 a.m. travelling from Scramogue, Roosky, Carrick-on-Shannon. Booking essential. Phone Mary on 0433321969.
On Saturday Strokestown parkrun welcomed 47 participants who joined in for a 5k run, jog or walk, including visitors from Mullingar, Lough Key, London and Sligo. Male finishers-1st, Shane McLoughlin – 17:45; 2nd, Oisin O’Dowd – 19:57. Female finishers – 1st, Bernadette Maher Allan – 23:06; 2nd, Gillian Regan – 25:03.The weather was definitely on side, making it a perfect morning for a 5k. And what better way to finish than with a lovely hot cuppa at Strokestown Park House afterwards. A special mention for the good music that helped create such a brilliant atmosphere and, as always, a massive thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who gave their time and energy to make the morning happen. Thank you to everyone who came along, whether running, walking, volunteering or cheering. All are already looking forward to seeing everyone again on Saturday.
Strokestown Tidy Towns would like to take the opportunity to thank the hundreds of people from the Strokestown area who offered support and volunteered to assist in watering during the recent dry spell. In true Strokestown fashion the willingness to support, assist and bolster the efforts of the small number of people involved was immeasurable. The rainwater harvesting system has proven a huge success with the 3,000 litres collected over the winter almost fully depleted. Being able to measure water usage, is almost as important as measuring the support from those who support the group's efforts. A very special mention to Annalieze Lambert and her brilliant ladies, the Strokestown Women's Shed who have been brilliant in looking after the raised beds in the grotto
Progressive 25 continues in Kilglass GAA Centre on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.. Last week's winners were: 1st, Tom Beirne; 2nd, Eileen Diamond; raffle, James Owens. New players welcome.
Cookery classes with Maria return on Friday, October 2nd for four weeks at the Community Centre, Roosky from 11.15 a.m. - 1.15 p.m.. To book a place call or text 086 8534 100.
This week's Kilglass Ladies Bonus Ball number was 1 . Winners - Martina Tully & John G Diffley, €50 each.
On Saturday, September 12th a one day pilgrimage will take place to Lough Derg. Bus leaving Drumsna at 7 a.m., Annaduff, Dromod, Mohill, Ballinamore. Please book as soon as possible. Call Teresa 087 4164837.
The age friendly Citizens Information Service drop in clinic is available weekly on Tuesdays 1.30 - 3,30pm. Please note commencing September 1st the time will change to 2 - 4pm weekly. No appointment is necessary. Should you require further details, please telephone 0818 07 5890.
In the Kilglass Gaels Lotto held on August 15th the numbers drawn were: 2, 18, 20, 22 Bonus No, 14. There was one jackpot winner Sadie Reilly €11,800. There was one Match 3 number winner €200 Charlie Reynolds. Next jackpot is €2000 for four correct numbers, €6000 for four correct numbers plus Bonus Number. Next draw takes place in the clubrooms on Saturday, August 22nd.
Bingo takes place very Saturday at 8.30 p.m. in Kilglass Gaels Centre.
