CHRISTMAS ARANGEMENTS:

                                   

 We are closed Tuesday the 22nd December till Tuesday the 5th of January for Xmas Holidays. Harleys Bistro will continue to provide lunches to all those who need them but families will have to collect them. We are starting to get there with our new kitchen and Dining room and hope to have completed in January 2021. Please, God, we will start to reopen the centre properly as soon as possible, all depending on Health and safety due to Covid 19 regulations. We miss you all very much and are always available by phone to help out in any way we can. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

The centre will continue to open 3 days a week but unfortunately, we cannot welcome our members on a daily basis yet due to COVID 19. But it is very important for you all to know we are always here to help and support you in any way we can. I can be contacted on my phone every day at 087-4611309. Do not hesitate to call for any help and support you might need, even for a chat if you are feeling lonely or just need someone to talk to. We can deliver a nice fresh hot dinner, get some shopping for you or collect a prescription in the chemist. We can now deliver to outside the village of Portlaw so no matter where you live in Co. Waterford call us for help and support if needed.

All Computer Classes with Mary Curtis on Wednesday starting at 9.15. All courses will continue the use of the internet, emailing and smartphone.

We can arrange an Emergency Response System (Panic Button) installed into their home, for someone living alone or with any health concerns. Please call the Dr Martin Day Centre Portlaw, also there is an excellent offer at the moment. We can apply through Pobal for equipment, first-year monitoring fee is free and 66 euros yearly after that. Anyone is welcome to help in our centre and I can also help with disability parking permits for anyone eligible.

                                         Dinner for only 7.50 Euro can be delivered.                                           Ring in order before 10.30 each morning on:  051-387111 /0874611309.

Any enquires please call (051) 387111/ (087-4611309

Christmas Greetings 2020

 

N O V E M B E R 2020

 

 

Rest, and be thankful!

 

L A T E S T N E W S . . . from Alice!

 DR MARTIN DAY CARE CENTRE October 2020

The centre is still open 3 days a week but unfortunately we cannot welcome our members on a daily basis yet due to COVID 19. But it is very important for you all to know we are always here to help and support you in any way we can. I can be contacted on my phone every day on 087-4611309. Do not hesitate to call for any help and support you might need, even for a chat if you are feeling lonely or just need someone to talk to. We can deliver a nice fresh hot dinner, get some shopping for you or collect a prescription in the chemist. We can now deliver to outside the village of Portlaw so no matter where you live in Co. Waterford call us for help and support if needed.

All Computer Classes with Mary Curtis on Wednesday starting at 9.15.All courses will continue the use of internet, emailing and smart phone.

We can arrange Emergency Response system (Panic Button) installed into their home, for someone living alone or with any Health concerns. Please call to the Dr Martin Day Centre Portlaw, also there is an excellent offer at the moment. We can apply through Pobal for equipment, first year monitoring fee is free and 66 Euro  yearly after that. Anyone is welcome to help in our centre and I can also help with disability parking permits for anyone eligible.  

Dinner for only 7.50 Euro can be delivered; ring in order before 10.30 each morning on – 051-387111 /0874611309.

Would you consider becoming a Friend of the Dr Martin Centre as a Volunteer; can you spare a couple of hours?  If you would like to volunteer call into the centre or ring Alice Kiersey on 087-4611309-051387111. 

Any enquires please call   (051) 387111/ (087-4611309).                                                                                             ....................

(Above arrived in an e-mail while in hospital (UHW) for some days, preceded by another e-mail which said the Meals-on-Wheels service was still in operation, also that two rooms had been knocked into one, making quite a large dining room for when the centre eventually re-opens after Covid 19 restrictions are lifted)

October Leaves

 

After the Storm . . .

Much damage nationwide after last night's storm,

and strong winds today (19th/20th August 2020).

Branches, Flowers, Leaves, etc., in own garden badly damaged. 

A 14 metre high Eucalyptus tree had much of it's bark stripped off!

-   oooOooo   -

“I have both the violent turbulence of the storm and the quiet promises of God              in the storm; and what I must work to remember is that something is not necessarily stronger simply because it’s louder.”

― Craig D. Lounsbrough

When all seems to be against you . . .

Photo from Tall Ships Festival, 2011.

P A T I E N C E !

The flooded cotton-mill canal on 30th December 2015.

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The Latest News

CONTENTMENT!

Background:  Autumn leaves at Knocklofty, near Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

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H A P P I N E S S . . .

Plenty still to enjoy!

Hits during last thirty days!

HITS in last thirty days:

Hong Kong	118
United States	105
Ireland	23
United Kingdom	10
Russia	9
Netherlands	8
China	6
Germany	6
France	5
Austria	4
Slovakia	4
Sweden	3
Unknown Region	2
Switzerland	2
Egypt	2
Luxembourg	2
Australia	1
Canada	1
Colombia	1
Other	6

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Local Church Happenings

In addition, there is  much material daily, re church devotions in the parish, on Facebook

since the Covid-19 crisis commenced.

Just open Facebook and type in:  

Parish of Portlaw/Ballyduff

into the search box at top of the page.

Congrats to Parish Priest, Fr. Richard, on the great amount of work he has put into this project.

The Covid-19 Virus Situation

Mikey's Birthday

Ever-popular, local musician and singer, Mikey Sullivan,

affectionately known as 'Tuller',

receiving a surprise birthday cake

at the Martin Centre recently!

(In the March isue of  "The Three Counties" magazine - Carrick-on-Suir). 

New Client . . .

Paddy Brett, a new client

availing of services at the Martin Centre.

DECEMBER 2019 STATISTICS

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