The young people at the Ballybeg Youth Project have certainly had a busy few months! Since September the group has been working hard to create a wonderful array of hand crafted Christmas decorations, wreaths and candles. The gifts were available at the Waterford City Enterprise Village on Bailey’s New Street during the opening weekend of … Continued
The Solas Centre, the South East’s cancer support service, recently hosted a Christmas Party at the centre and the “Big Man” himself dropped in to deliver some Christmas cheer! The festive celebrations focused the children and over 40 children were treated to a fun afternoon of face painting, balloon modelling, party food and a visit … Continued
Christmas is only a couple of weeks away and Suirfire has the perfect night out to get you in the festive mood. The Suirfire Winterval Cabaret kicks off on Friday, December 21st for three nights at the Theatre Royal. It’s the perfect remedy to blow away all the stresses of the season and leave … Continued
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly under way and Home Instead Senior Care Waterford is offering some useful advice for getting the most out of the festive season for elderly relatives and friends. “Better Living for Older People” is a series of practical tips ensuring that seniors are safe and secure this winter. … Continued
Radius Telecom, in association with Waterford Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted a free telecoms seminar which highlighted the cost effectiveness of outsourcing business telecoms. The seminar focused on aspects of outsourcing telecoms, gaining a better understanding of business telecom bills and exploring the potential for reducing monthly telecom bills by up to 70%. Mr. Jerry … Continued
Dylan de la Haye getting ready for Winterval Since the start of September, 350 transition year students from Waterford City and four Youth Bank community groups have been busy setting up small businesses and creating products to sell at Christmas stalls during Winterval – everything from handmade soap to natural wooden Christmas candles, sock teddies to Christmas … Continued
Kathleen Fitzgerald (past president for Rotary Club of Waterford) receiving the Cecil D. Whaley Memorial Trophy from the District Governor Barney Callaghan for this year’s “Exceptional Project in the Community”. Also in the photo are this year’s Rotary Club of Waterford President Kjell Nolke, Dick Barry, President of the Rotary club in Bishopstown Cork and Colin Nicholls … Continued
Rotary Club of Waterford’s annual charity film night gives the public a unique opportunity to watch the classic film “The Shawshank Redemption” at the Theatre Royal in Waterford City on Wednesday, November, 21st. This year’s much acclaimed film stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins and earned seven Academy Award Nominations along with many other accolades. … Continued
The children of Waterford’s Christchurch NS were getting all geared up for Winterval, Ireland’s Christmas Festival, which takes place from November 30th to December 23rd. Check out Santa’s Little Helpers bringing a little festive cheer to Waterford’s John Roberts Square! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO8wHqtTTek&noredirect=1
Japanese culture is thriving in a small home studio in Waterford City thanks to the artistic talent and vision of designer, Ania Juraszek. Kimono Lamps was established by the Polish native in 2011 and creates beautiful and versatile lamp shades fashioned from authentic vintage kimonos. The idea came about following a trip to Japan in … Continued
