We have just received another amazing prize – Midland Computers Limited have been very generous and given us a Lenova Tablet (Full Technical Description: Lenovo Tab M8 HD (2nd Gen) ZA62 – Tablet Android 9.0 (Pie), 32 GB Embedded Multi-Chip Package 8″ TFT (1280 x 800) microSD slot). This would certainly make somebody’s Christmas a whole lot better.
Midland Computers are yet another local business who are only a few minutes down the road from the gym in Baylough, providing all your I.T. services under one roof. Well worth checking them out on www.midland-computers.ie Tel : 090 6435040 or email : sales@midland-computers.ie
Sincere thanks to Frankie for the very generous prize and we wish all at Midland Computers a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2023.
Once again we would love to acknowledge our team of volunteers who were in Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre over the weekend selling Raffle tickets. It was a great team effort and many of those that turned out 2 weeks ago at SuperValu were back in action again over the weekend – special thanks to those who did both events Anne Marie, Maggie, Colette, Maree, Aisling, Ellen, Amanda, Maura and Ciara.
We had a tremendous response, when we put the word out that we needed volunteers, and it was lovely to see some new parents coming along, thanks so much to Karl, Aoife, Meadhbh, Miriam, Joanne, Jackie, Belinda, James, Ciara, Amanda, Srijna, Linda and Trevor, we’ll definitely call on you again, a job well done!
A special word of thanks to some of our TY Students – Aoibhinn, Keela and Orlaith for giving their time to help out, all good training for them! Thanks also to our young volunteers who were a fantastic addition to the team – Saoirse, Joshua, Aahana, Lucy and Isla. One other young volunteer who we have to give a special mention to is Ruby – she’s a natural entertainer and an incredible salesperson. For anyone that met her, you know who we’re talking about, well done Ruby! The future of the club is in good hands with these amazing young people on board. Thank you all sincerely.
Thanks to everyone who supported us over the weekend and bought tickets or donated, we realise it is an expensive time for everyone so we appreciate all donations received.
Finally, thanks to Shirley for all her support facilitating us, much appreciated Shirley.
Onwards now to the big draw on Sunday next, to be broadcast live on Facebook!
Thank you so much to Valerie from Athlone Opticians who has very generously given us Gift Cards to the value of €100 for our Christmas Raffle, what an amazing prize, we really appreciate your support.
If you’re not familiar with the business, here is a little information. You can check them out beside SuperValu on the Ballymahon Road (near Costa!).
Athlone Opticians is a boutique opticians located in the SuperValu Centre, Ballymahon Road. It is run by owner and optometrist Valerie Donegan who believes in innovation and introducing the Midlands to individual eyewear.
Athlone Opticians strive to provide the best in eye care together with styling our clients in a relaxed enjoyable environment. If you would like a thorough eye exam where your individual needs are discussed and a selection of unique frames which fit perfectly and make you feel fantastic then you have come to the right place. We live by our motto ‘Excellence in Eye Care’.
We will be in Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre on Saturday and Sunday selling tickets for our mega Christmas Raffle – we have fantastic prizes up for grabs, the top prize of €1,000 Voucher to spend in the fabulous Center Parcs in Ballymahon (sponsored by our Club) to be used at any time you choose, dates are not restricted. What a wonderful present this would be for Christmas! As the saying goes – if you’re not in, you can’t win!
Tickets are just €5 each or 5 for €20. Pop over to us when you’re out Christmas Shopping to say ‘Hello’ and get your tickets, we can’t wait to see you.
The draw will take place on 18th December, just one week ahead of the big day itself.
We are thrilled to receive another very generous prize added to our raffle from Arcadia Athlone, located just off Junction 11 on the M6/N6, to spend in two of their fabulous stores – €50 to spend in B & Q and €50 to spend in JYSK. Thank you so much to Fiachra and the team for donating this to us, we really appreciate it.
B & Q
Arcadia is home to award winning B & Q Athlone store. B & Q is the largest retail space in the midlands with over 50,000 sq ft of retail space under one roof and a 10,000 sq ft outside Garden Centre. Open 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sunday with kitchen and bathroom showrooms and for all your homewares and DIY needs.
JYSK
JYSK is a brand new Scandanavian homewares and furniture store at Arcadia. JYSK is Danish-owned and one of the largest home furnishing retailers in Europe. It’s a shop of great value and top quality furniture, garden furniture, homewares and home textiles. Open Saturday to Wednesday 10am-6pm and Thursday and Friday 10am-7pm.
We have another fantastic prize to add to our Christmas Raffle collection – €100 Voucher for Athlone Furniture World located on the Dublin Road in Athlone. This would be an amazing prize to win, with a huge selection of furniture to choose from instore.
Athlone Furniture World provides a comprehensive selection of domestic furniture including suites and sofas, bedroom furniture, mattress, dining, occasional and giftware. Having been established over a decade ago, Athlone Furniture World has become one of Westmeath’s premier furniture retailers. The flexibility of the service allows the clients to mix and match different pieces from different collections, creating home interiors that are as unique as their clients. For more information or to contact the store, check out the website www.athlonefurnitureworld.ie.
Thanks so much to Áine and family for this very generous prize, we greatly appreciate your support.
Another fantastic prize has just been donated to us for the Christmas Raffle – 3 month Fitness Membership for the Athlone Regional Sports Centre, to include gym, pool and fitness classes. Thanks so much to Liam and the Management of Athlone RSC for this amazing prize, that sure is a great start to 2023 for some lucky winner!
Take a look at what they have to offer at Athlone RSC, all under one roof and lots more outdoors, there is definitely something for everyone, including free car parking. We are so fortunate to have this wonderful facility right here in the Midlands.
Kelly’s Cafe in Monksland have very generously donated a full breakfast for 2 people to our Christmas raffle, we are thrilled to include this as one of our prizes! Kellys are always great supporters of the Club and have donated to many of our fundraisers over the years, thank you so much Enda for this generous prize, we really appreciate your support.
Kelly’s Cafe is located only a few minutes away from our gym in the heart of Monksland Retail Centre opposite SuperValu, beside the Credit Uniton. They serve all day breakfast, lunch specials and Christmas home baking is now in stock (yum, yum!!). Opening hours are 8.30am to 5,00pm, Monday to Saturday, open Christmas Eve from 8.30am to 3.00pm, reopens in the New Year on 3rd January 2023. Tel: 090 6444004.
Why not take a break from the Christmas rush and pop in for one of their delicious treats when you’re in the area or after you drop your child off to their gymnastics class!
We are so grateful to everyone who supported our fundraiser at SuperValu in Monksland on Friday and Saturday. Thanks to all who bought tickets for the raffle or gave a donation, every cent is much appreciated.
A special word of thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers – Karin, Katie, Maggie, Ellen, Lisa, Colette, Imelda, Samantha, Sinead, Ciara, Evonne, Anne Marie, Victoria, Stephanie, Aisling, Annette, Ciara, Goretti, Kellyann, Amanda, Olivia, Lina, Eimear, Maree and Maura who gave up their time to assist with this. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the community and many clubs and organisations would not exist or function without them. They selflessly give up their time to help with events such as this and we are extremely grateful to them. We have to give a special mention to our youngest volunteer, Charlotte, she’s most definitely on the good list!
Thanks as always to Tim and all the staff at SuperValu for facilitating our fundraising yet again.
The next date for selling tickets is 10th and 11th December in Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre. If you can give an hour of your time to sell tickets, please get in touch and we will be delighted to slot you in!
Date for the raffle is 18th December to be held in the gym. Top prize is €1,000 voucher for Center Parcs in Longford. We have lots of other fantastic prizes, all of which will be listed before the draw. Thanks to all our sponsors, we couldn’t do this without you all!
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