All Together Now
are to live in a place like Greystones…No sooner had the call for self-isolation gone out across the country than various groups, shops and individuals were offering their
services to the alone and the vulnerable.And then, of course, there’s the people. All over social media, groups have
formed, and individuals have put themselves forward, all cocked and ready to help any of our elderly who may need something as simple as milk from the shop.There’s a fast-growing Facebook group covering Greystones, Delgany, Kilcoole, Newcastle and Newtownmountkennedy set up by Michelle
Power, and another covering For the kids, there’s another Facebook group, where
parents can share ideas, activities and games to keep those little ones happy and busy until beddy-byes…There’s also the groovy Artzone, hosting art workshops for kids at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays over on Facebook. Plus, Joe Wicks is on YouTube to wake everyone up with some morning exercises, and Cosmic Kids Yoga to
bring ’em back down, sensory activities and silly songs to be sung The whole family can also go birdwatching through your window with this handy chart. Or get fit with Anne Sexton Pilates (where you’ll find free classes for students sitting exams). Or just sort out your moolah with Anna down at Bookworx (where you’ll find
We’ve also had messages into GG HQ, with individuals wanting to do their bit. Individuals such as Joanne Sloper, happy to be a personal shopper, or a phone buddy, to anyone in the elderly community (her number is 0863890487), and Lara and Jess, who are offering dog
walking, shopping, medicine collection, and whatever else might be needed. You can If you’re looking for a little inner peace during all this quiet, Jill over in Kilpeddar is hosting free Lockdown Yoga sessions. And if
your homecooking needs a boost, Have to give a big shout-out to Chakra too, who, having
And kudos to local author Steven Duggan donating all proceeds going forward from his latest book, the black comedy
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