Learning through SWEETS

Locke"s Distillery recently hosted a presentation and celebration for everyone who has successfully completed their FETAC computer training courses through the SWEETS office.MC for the evening was SWEETS director Dan Grehan and Nuala O"Brien, Community Education Facilitator with the Westmeath VEC was on hand to present the hard won pieces of paper.Other distingushed guests on the evening included Kilbeggan Fianna Fail councillor Paul Daly and Labour councillor Ger Corcoran.'It is vital that we continue to put time and effort intio education and training, particularly in small commnunities,' said Ms O"Brien. 'All those who have completed courses and are here this evening to collect their certificates deserve to be praised for their dedication and effort.'Paul Daly also congratulated the recipients as well as praising SWEETS for its role at the heart of the Kilbeggan Community.'SWEETS has become as vital part of the town,' he said. 'I am very much looking forward to working with SWEETS and with other community groups throughout the coming year.'The following learners were presented with their certificates at the ceremony: FETAC Level 3 Certificates: Joseph Phylan, Peig Gorry, Grace McPaulBernadette McCormack, Josephine Gavigan, Fergus Nally, Mary Teresa Wilson.FETAC Level 4 Certificates: Bridget Daly, Mary T Fox, Aiden Dunne, Linda Parnell, Rosemarie Hand, Blaise Ryan, Brenda Smith.SWEETS would like to say a special thanks to Joseph Phylan who recited the epic poem 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' for a very appreciative audience. Thanks also to Peter Lonican, of Locke"s Pantry who provided the venue and delicious refreshments which followed the presentation ceremony,SWEETS notesWoodlawn Montessori and Playschool, Kilbeggan now enrolling for January 20O9 and September 20O9. Ages 2½-5 years, From 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday. Beginning in September 20O9 After School Club: catering for all ages 2pm-5.30pm. For more information contact Martina Rochford on 087 6370036.St Stephens Day Charity Fun Run / WalkIn aid of Children"s Medical and Research Foundation at Our lady Children"s Hospital, Crumlin will take place around the Town, starting time 11am.Starting point Market Square, Kilbeggan: Route Mullingar Rd, Grangebillion, Comagh Rd, Relic Rd, Circular Rd, Tullamore Rd, and finishing in Market Square.All welcome to take part, to walk, jog or run the course or part of the course. For more information on the event or anybody wishing to avail of a sponsorship cards or make a donation on the day contact Dermot Smith at 057 9332275 or 087 7767887. Let"s make this an enjoyable community event for a most worthy charity cause. 'No brightness shines like the light of hope in the wide clear eyes of a child.'SAFE-Pass TrainingSAFE-Pass Training will take place in Harbour Buildings Kilbeggan on Saturday January 24 2009. Please contact SWEETS Offices on 057 9332030 for further informationKilbeggan Young At Heart GroupKilbeggan Young At Heart Group meet on Mondays from 3pm to 5pm in SWEETS Meeting Rooms, The Crescent, Kilbeggan.Kilbeggan Toddler GroupKilbeggan Toddler Group meets every Wednesday at Kilbeggan Pitch and Putt Club from 10-12pm. Come along for a chat and a cup of tea. All welcome. Further information contact Grace 0877860902Happy ChristmasThe Management and Staff of SWEETS LTD would like to wish our clients a very Happy Christmas and a Successful New Year. This Office will closed over the Christmas period from Friday December 19 2008 until Friday January 2 2009.Credit Union Christmas Opening HoursTuesday. Thursday and Saturday 10.00am to 4.30pm. Wednesday 11.00am to 4.30pm. Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm. Closed for lunch 2.00pm to 2.30pm daily.Wednesday December 24 from 10am to 1.30pm. December 25 closed. Friday December 26 closed. Saturday December 27 closed, Monday December 29 closed, Tuesday December 30 open from 10am to 4.30pm. Wednesday December 31 open from 10am - 4.30pm and Thursday January 1 closed.BingoBingo continues every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in St. James"s Hall.Library Opening HoursMonday and Wednesday 10.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.30pm. Tuesday and Thursday from 12.45pm to 5.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Friday from 10.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm.Kilbeggan and District NotesAnybody wishing to have a notice included in Kilbeggan and District Notes, please drop it in to the SWEETS Office, The Crescent, Kilbeggan, or alternatively Phone 05793-32030. Notices received before 10 am Friday will be included in the following week"s notes.