Community Diary (Duplicate)

Tullamore Further Education and Training Centre in Castle Buildings, is holding an open day on Thursday (15th of May) from 10.00am. Meet the staff and learn about the centre’s wide range of full-, part-time and evening courses, suitable for all ages and interests.

The Annual Timahoe Truck & Tractor Run returns on Sunday 25th in aid of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe. Registration from 1 pm and the run begins at 3pm. Open to Vintage and Modern Trucks and Tractors. Monster Raffle on the day. See Timahoe Truck & Tractor Run on Facebook.

Ballyfin Vintage Club Annual Show is on Sunday 25th May in Ballyfin, Laois from 10am – 6pm. Vintage Threshing, Arts, Crafts, Music, Dancing and Refreshments. Plus Die Cast & Model Toy show, Auto Jumble and Trade Stalls. See Ballyfin Vintage Club on Facebook.

Move 4 Parkinson’s Charity evening of Music and Song is this Friday in Kerrigans Pub, Mullingar at 8pm. With the Voices of Hope Choir which is made up of people with Parkinson's and their families. Tickets €10. Call 089 4690 401 to book.

Coralstown, Kinnegad GAA are holding their Monster Drive-in Bingo at Kinnegad GAA Grounds on Sunday 25th May at 2pm. Spot Prizes on the day! Total prize money €7,000 to be won on the day including jackpot prize of €2,000 which must go on the day.

Are you looking to upskill, get certified, or just stay connected in your community? S.W.E.E.T.S. in Kilbeggan is your local centre for training, learning, and support. SafePass training every Saturday, weekly Manual Handling training, English classes every Thursday at 10am & IT training. See South Westmeath Employment, Education & Training Services – S.W.E.E.T.S on Facebook for full details.

Ballyroan Vintage Rally takes place on Sunday 18th May at Ballyroan GAA grounds. Rally starts at 12 noon. Vintage Cars, Tractors, Bikes and Lorries on display, with live music, craft stalls, dog show, pig on the spit and loads for all the family. €10 entry. Cash only. See Ballyroan Vintage Club on Facebook.

Lakeland Vintage Club Vintage Show is on Sunday 11th May from 12pm.
Vintage Vehicles, machinery & Tractors, Auto Jumble and Craft Stalls, Food Stalls, Fun Fair, Live Music & something for all the family. Proceeds this year to Cian’s Kennels. See Lakeland Vintage Club on Facebook.

Westmeath Community Development Disability/Older Persons Services & Information Day takes place on Monday 19th May at 10am in Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Call 044 93 48571 to book your place.

Learn to Jive with Tom: 3 week beginners course starts on Monday 12th May in St. Mary’s Primary School, Edenderry. €40 payable on 1st night. 8 – 9.15pm. No partner or experience required. By week 3 you will be confident to Jive at any social event. See Tom Jive on Facebook for more.