We're getting there. Stay positive .... we shall overcome.

Thankfully, at the time of writing this, it appears that the back of the cleanup has been broken. This does not mean however that it is also the end of the heart-break.

People living in the affected areas have lost many of their belongings and some of these families did not have insurance.

If people have old bits of furniture, tables, chairs etc that they may be willing to donate for those in need. Could you please let me know via the visitbandon@gmail.com email address if you have something spare. We may be able to get a disposal / collection point for such items or else get it co-ordinated locally through one of the charitable groups in the town.

It is great to see so many businesses picking themselves up from a serious knock and continuing their business thus adding to the unique atmosphere of our town.

As stated before, we must do our utmost to keep our business local. The upcoming promotions from the various participating Bandon busineeses is an exciting prospect .... and even all the more important when you bear in last week's events.

Keep you business in Bandon .... keep Bandon in business!!!