Christmas Updates

So much news ... so little time to tell you:

Please be advised that Bandon will be host to President McAleese this coming Monday (Dec 21) afternoon. It is a gesture really appreciated by the victims of the recent floods.

The Bandon Christmas Lights are up and running ..... congrats to all concerned who did a huge amount of work in the background to get them up.

Thank you to the charity Act Of Random Kindness for their recent donations of hampers to various worthy families in the Bandon area... more details of this fantastic group to follow.

Congrats to Ruth & Willie Healy of Urru and their Bandon Marketing Group who made a huge difference with their efforts of promoting what Bandon has to offer. Well done on such a great job.

Hosfords Garden centre on the Clonakilty Road have a very active Christmass timetable organised ... it's worth checking out!

Bandon walking club have organised a walk for Dec 28'th .... perfect timing to walk off the Christmas dinner!

Check out the exciting Christmas Opinion for a great review of the year of the local area.

And finally, just to put an element of closure to the recent flooding, well done and thank you to all who made a difference. To those who suffered a loss, I hope that everything sorts itself out for the best in the very near future. To those who helped out.... your efforts have been much appreciated. To those who went above and beyond the call of duty in helping others.... and you know who you are ...... Bandon is proud of you!

T Collins
17/12/09