Balldehob Community Council Newsletter
ISSUE: November 2011
Ballydehob’s semi final of the “Mizen’s Got Talent” competition takes place in the Community Hall this Sunday November 27th at 4p.m. free entry, we have 16 acts performing with 5 going forward to the grand final which takes place on Saturday December 17th in Schull. Please come and support the young and not so young performers. Derry Kennedy will be on hand to provide backing for any of the acts that require same. During the mid interval Ballydehob Community Council will be presenting a sponsorship cheque to our famous long distance swimmer Mr Steven Redmond, a raffle will also take place. A great afternoon’s entertainment is assured. Don’t Miss It. A number of months ago we reported a number of articles that appeared in the media alleging contamination of drinking water in the Schull area. Ballydehob Community Council wrote to Cork County Council at that time looking for clarification that the water supply to the Ballydehob area was safe for human consumption. After a lengthy period we received a reply from Cork County Council’s “Drinking Water production Section” outlining that Ballydehob is supplied with water from the Skibbereen regional water supply scheme at Ballyhilty. Cork County Council confirmed in the letter that the water was contaminated with the cancer causing bacteria known as THMS on one occasion in 2010. A very worrying confirmation. Why didn’t Cork County Council notify the public of this at the time and make arrangements to supply safe water for public consumption? A lot of questions remain unanswered. We would like your comments on this. Ballydehob Community Council will make available a copy of Cork County Council’s letter to the public on request. Finally the retirement celebration night for Garda Billy Byrne is soon approaching Saturday December 10th. If you wish to attend please return your slip outlining the numbers attending from your household. Any not in receipt of a slip can let Bridie Roycroft in the post office or I know of your intention to attend. We really need to confirm numbers attending in order to try and provide for all. Volunteers for baking and other food would be greatly appreciated. Also volunteers to help on the night would be great. Please contact Bridie Rycroft 086/1966733 at the post office or Noeleen Murphy 086/3254214 regarding food to be provided.
Martin Swanton, Chairperson, Ballydehob Community Council
Thought for the month
”Friends are God’s way of taking care of us”
Steve’s Ocean’s 7 Challenge
No. 4 completed, what an athlete our Steve is, photo is Steve nearing the end of his Catalina swim on 20th October completed in 12 hours 37 minutes, well done Steve. Steve tried to complete the Molokai Channel on 26th October but due to dangerous currents, Steve was pulled on safety grounds but of course that won’t stop our Steve, he hopes to complete it in January 2012. At present Steve is fundraising for the challenge, you can donate by logging on to Steve’s Facebook page or ring Steve 086/4025000 email on stephen37376@yahoo.com. Can’t wait for No. 5, Best of Luck Steve.
Ballydehob Community Care
Annual Christmas dinner will take place on Sunday 4th December from 2pm in Ballydehob Community Hall. Delicious Christmas dinner followed by an evening of singing & dancing with music by Charlie Coughlan. Please support by purchasing raffle tickets available in shops & any Committee members.
Ballydehob Community Hall Committee
enjoyed hosting another very successful buffet on Friday 11th November. The Committee would like to say a big thank you to everyone for cooking, baking and also helping out in any way, we would also like to thank the businesses in Ballydehob, Schull & Skibbereen for donating spot prizes for our raffle. We would also like to say a big thank you to each & ever person that supported us on the night. This buffet is one of the main fundraisers of the year for us, all monies going towards the running of the hall.
Farewell Billy!
As most of you know, Garda Billy Byrne retired on November 14th after 34 years. He will be missed by all in the village and we wish him a very Happy Retirement!
Ballydehob Parent & Toddler
If anyone would like to take over the running of the weekly group sessions please contact Noeleen Murphy 086/3254214 for more information, sessions were run on Thursdays mornings from 10-12pm.
Community Council Office
Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am-2pm approx, contact Noreen Dalton on 028/37640 or 085/1824276.
To place an ad or news for newsletter contact Noeleen Murphy on 028/37463 or 086/3254214 email noeleen.murphy7@gmail.com. Ads are at a reasonable rate.
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