Charity cycle, Tidy Towns and more at Suncroft

Congratulations

To Susan Brannock, who was the first Suncroft GFC member’s name to be drawn out of the hat for the club’s two All-Ireland hurling final tickets.

Break The Chain charity cycle

Come out and support an important fundraiser in Suncroft on 10 August in aid of local mental health community fund. The Break the Chain is a 30.5kms cycle run, starting and finishing at Suncroft National School. Starting at 10.30am, registration is €35. Medics and bike mechanics will be on hand to provide assistance and cyclists are reminded that helmets must be worn by all participants. The cycle will be followed by a fundraising event in The Croft Inn at 8pm with music, food and a raffle. You may also buy a memorial brick for a loved one, which will be showcased in the local community centre for 12 months.

Suncroft Community Centre

There is so much going on at the centre for young and old. The art group meets every Monday from 10am to 12.30pm and welcomes new members. The chess club meets every Thursday from 6.30-11pm, contact James on 087 2783992. Bingo nights are on Monday at 8pm, all are welcome and books and refreshments are provided.

The Young at Heart active retirement group meets every Wednesday at 10.30am for activities, trips and tours, community projects, meet and greet with neighbouring groups and conversations over hot tea and coffee. The Why Not Dance Company specialises in jazz, modern and ballet, among other genres, contact the centre for days and times. And don’t forget the playground at the rear of the centre that kids will love with plenty of swings and activities and great for parents and guardians as well, who can relax with a coffee and catch up with friends while the kids have fun.

Follow on Facebook and stay up to date at www.suncroftcommunity.ie and sign up for the newsletter. Contact 045 442721 and scdgsocials@gmail.com or info@suncroftcommunitycentre.ie.

The Croft Inn

Bingo every Thursday at 8pm with a jackpot of €1,160 in prize money guaranteed every week.

Suncroft Tidy Towns

Contact suncrofttidytowns@gmail.com and follow on Facebook for ways you can help keep Suncroft looking great.

Suncroft GFC

Wishing the best of luck to our own Jessica Doyle and the Kildare ladies in the Leinster LGFA U20 championship. Well done, Jessica, you are doing us proud. Follow on Facebook and at www.suncroftgfc.com. Contacts are listed on the website or email pro.suncroft.kildare@gaa.ie.

GAA pitch walking path

The GAA pitch walking path is complete with easy access from the centre and the car park. Thank you to everyone who helped and to Colm Kane and Greenstone Development for their work. Special thanks to Healthy Ireland, who funded over 60% of the cost of the track via the walking tracks grant funding. It is a great addition to the facilities and will come into its own in wet weather and the winter months.

The club is still fundraising to cover the balance of the cost and any support would be appreciated.

Suncroft GFC Lotto

Lotto numbers drawn on 14 July were 7, 12, 16 and 25 and there was no winner of the €10,000 jackpot. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners of €20: Kevin Brannock, Rose Coogan and Lynn and James Hughes; promoters’ prize Joan Dowling. Tickets cost €2. Play online at play.clubforce.com/results.asp?LL_ID=332.