Joan and Mandy triumph at pickleball event in Cardiff
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Angela Cocoman and Siobhan Ryan of Multyfarnham Tidy Towns prepare the group Scarecrow entry to the Country Markets Festival on Sunday September 21, with input from Andy Feerick.Image 2 of 4
Angela Cocoman and Siobhan Ryan of Multyfarnham Tidy Towns prepare the group Scarecrow entry to the Country Markets Festival on Sunday September 21, with input from Andy Feerick.Image 3 of 4
Emmett Sharry, Multyfarnham businessman, spearheaded the quest for Transport for Ireland to respond to the unmet needs of local rural residents to have meaningful access to public transport. Well done Emmett and thank you for your leadership.Image 4 of 4
Joan McKeon and Mandy Kerroum celebrate pickleball success in Cardiff.Pickleball
Pickleball is going strong Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings with BMB. Remember, new pickleball players are always welcome. You can join in any Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning from 10.30, on Saturday morning from 11; and Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm, in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Pickleball is also played in Rathowen on Thursday evenings. As you get to know the sport, you will enjoy the success of your counterparts who enter competitions in Ireland and abroad. BMB Active offer congratulations to Joan McKeon and Mandy Kerroum, who recently were triumphant representing Multyfarnham Pickleball in Cardiff.
Bus services
BMB Active welcome Transport for Ireland bus services to and from Multyfarnham Village from September 15, three times a day. It is official, Multyfarnham finally has a regular bus service. Each Monday to Sunday at 8.20am, 1pm, 5pm from the stop in front of Murtagh’s you can travel stress free back and forth to town. On the weekends, Friday, and Saturday, there is a late service into town at 5pm and 9.35pm. The stops in Mullingar are at the Station, Castle Street, The Hospital, and Ballyglass. Look for Timetable 816 for more information
This public transport service will prove to be a great advantage to our village. So many people who have loved ones in Portiuncula Nursing Home will be able to come in and out to visit. Older passengers will be able to use their Travel Passes and young children will travel for free. Socialising in town on a weekend will be delightful, without the worry of driving, parking and one can enjoy a beverage of their choice. This service will be of benefit to many BMB Active members and friends, hopefully.
Dates for your diary
Pilates on Monday morning from September 15. You can join BMB Active Pilates at 10 or 11 for floor Pilates, or at 12 for seated Pilates. Singing Together Thursday at 11 in Multyfarnham Community Centre. This is not for the super talented vocalist, or the wannabe stars of the future, but rather simply singing for the sheer pleasure of letting out a blast in a failure free atmosphere. It is time to avail of the many health benefits of coming together in one voice and giving it your all. Those who want to sing meet on Thursday afternoon at 2 in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Bring a friend but do please give singing together a try.
A series of six woodwork classes are now available for BMB Active members, starting at 1pm on September 19 in Multyfarnham Community Centre. For more details, please text 0871723256.
Music and Movement with Paul Cheevers, Wednesday September 24 for four consecutive weeks at 12.45, the popular Paul Cheevers is back in Multyfarnham Community Centre leading BMB Active in joyous session of Music and expressive dance. This class is open to all and well worth taking part in, as you improve fitness levels while relaxing and learning.
Acrylics and Watercolours for Wednesday September 24. Mary Weir is back on Wednesdays and will mentor Acrylics at 9.30 and Watercolours at 12 from September 24 for 6 consecutive weeks.
Crafts; sewing, crochet, patchwork Come Together with BMB Active. Do you like to make things from scratch? Think about bringing your ideas to the BMB Active craft group, resuming Tuesday Sept 16 in Multyfarnham Community Centre at 1.30. To reserve your place on any of the above-mentioned classes or activities please text the activity/class to 087 1723256. Thank you.
Scarecrow Festival
Gaine Park Multyfarnham Sunday September 21, BMB Active will have a stall in Gaine Park for the Multyfarnham Country Markets Fair that this year features a Scarecrow Festival and competition. This imaginative event promises to be an impressive display of bespoke produce and baked goods. Homemade, homegrown, and homeward bound to your house is the goal. All stalls will be local. The idea is to ensure that goods do not take unnecessary journeys. This is your opportunity to support local country markets, to enjoy the entertainment of some Field Day activities and see the fun and creativity of the Scarecrows.