So, what's upcoming for autumn?
The evenings are drawing in, and thoughts turn to indoor events over the next weeks, writes Brian Byrne. So here are a few reminders of things upcoming in the area.
After school Yoga for Kids classes have now got under way at Scoil Bhride in Kilcullen, for Jnr/Snr Infants between 1.40-2.40pm, and for 1st-6th Classes from 2.45-3.45pm. More information if you want to see if places are still available, from 086 1715257.
Tai Chi classes started last week at Kilcullen Parish Centre, coached by Sile McGivern. The sessions on Monday nights are between 7.30-8.30pm and further information from Sile is available by phoning 6799380.
Also last week, Yoga classes for adults were commenced at Kilcullen Parish Centre. Held on Thursdays at 8pm, more information can be had from Rory at 087 1270338.
Kilcullen Community Library is holding its annual Writers Night readings on Thursday next, October 2, from 7.30pm. All are welcome and admission is free, with much local writing talent providing excerpts from their work.
On the same evening, for those who want to develop acting skills, Evelyn O'Sullivan is commencing her Adult Acting Classes at the new Drama Dynamics Studio on Hillcrest. More info on Facebook, or by phoning 087 6441504.
Artist and calligrapher Josephine Hardiman is running a range of autumn classes in Watercolours and Calligraphy at her studio in Punchestown. Each course, held on Saturdays and Thursdays 11am-2pm comprise five classes, and each class is limited to six participants. Materials are included in the fees. Booking information 086 2452765.
Siobhan Murphy has slotted in three Cookery Classes, on 1/8/11 November, at her home in Carnalway. Suitable for those six years old and older, the morning events cost €20 per participant and spaces are limited. You get to take home your own goodies, and bookings can be made at 087 2923501.
A Neven Maguire Cookery Demonstration on 30 November is aimed at raising funds for St Anne's Special School on the Curragh, and will be held in The Keadeen Hotel. A Craft Fair at 6.30pm will precede the demonstration which begins at 8pm. Tickets are €25 each of five for €100. The event is sponsored by the Brady Family of hams fame.
There you go, a good start to filling your diary for the autumn. Oh, and don't forget, if you didn't get to see Kilcullen Drama Group's wonderful presentation of three comedy one-acts last week, you have a last chance this coming Thursday and Friday nights. Booking at the chemists.
