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News Report for February 14^th 2012

• A Church gate collection will be held on Sunday 26^th February in aid of Enable Ireland. Please support.
• The Bere Island Tourism & Environmental Group will hold their AGM on Tuesday 21^st February at 7:30pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome.
• Birthday greetings to Michelagh Murphy, Rerrin & Tadhg Hobbs, Derrycreeveen who celebrated their birthdays over the weekend.

News Report for February 7^th 2012

• Last chance for anyone interested in taking part in the tree planting scheme to contact Geraldine on 75099 by 5pm tomorrow Wednesday 8^th February. 
• The Bere Island Heritage Centre would like to thank everyone who attended our Fundraising Coffee Morning & Cake Sale to support all those affected by the ‘Tit Bonhomme’ tragedy, we raised €929.59 so thank you and well done to everyone who supported it.
• The Heritage Centre would like to thank everyone who has contributed to their Emigration from Bere Island stories and pictures for our upcoming Exhibition, please keep them coming to Helen Riddell.
• The World Community for Christian Meditation will be holding a 10 day Silent Retreat from the 1st March and the annual Holy Week Retreat from the 1st  April, bookings are essential through Theresa Hobbs.

News Report for January 31^st 2012

• The Bere Island Heritage Centre will be holding a Fundraising Coffee Morning & Cake Sale to support all those affected by the ‘Tit Bonhomme’ tragedy on Thursday 2nd February at 11 am, please come along and show your support.
• The Heritage Centre would like to thank everyone who has contributed to their Emigration from Bere Island stories and pictures for our upcoming Exhibition, please keep them coming to Helen Riddell.
• The World Community for Christian Meditation will be holding a 10 day Silent Retreat from the 1st March and the annual Holy Week Retreat from the 1st  April, bookings are essential through Theresa Hobbs.
• County Cork VEC are organising a course on “Everyday Communication Technology” at the Beara Adult Education Centre, Castletownbere this coming month. The course is aimed at the complete beginner who wishes to use the PC, Laptop, mobile phone etc to communicate online. For more information or to book a place contact John Walsh on 75099.

News Report for January 24^th 2012

• County Cork VEC are organising a course on “Everyday Communication Technology” at the Beara Adult Education Centre, Castletownbere this coming month. The course is aimed at the complete beginner who wishes to use the PC, Laptop, mobile phone etc to communicate online. For more information or to book a place contact John Walsh on 75099.
• Birthday greetings to Ryan Mullins, Derrycreeveen who celebrated his birthday over the weekend. 
  

News Report for January 10^th 2012

• To begin this week we would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.
• Deirdre and Eileen will no longer continue to run the weekly bingo. Anyone interested in taking over the running of the bingo can contact Eileen.
• The Bere Island Heritage Centre would like to thank everyone who supported our table quiz in the Hotel on Friday 30^th December; the night was a huge success. Weekly classes have resumed: Guitar lessons on Monday nights at 8pm, Meditation on Wednesdays at 7pm and Irish Dancing for children on Fridays at 4.30pm. The World Community for Christian Meditation will be holding a 10 day retreat from the 1^st March and the annual Holy Week retreat from the 1^st April, bookings through Theresa Hobbs. The Heritage Centre would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year as we look forward to another successful year.
• Sympathy is extended to the family of the late John Walsh, Derrycreeveen who died recently.

Here is a quick reminder that we have our fundraising table quiz in the Hotel,

Bere Island, this Friday 30th December at 8pm.
Cost per team of 2 to 6 people: EUR20.
We hope you are enjoying the festive period.
 
The Heritage Centre Team
Theresa, Helen & Tomasz

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News Report for December 20^th 2011

• Santa arrived in style at the BereIslandcommunity centre on Sunday last thanks to Theresa & Tyson. A big crowd of children were waiting anxiously to see Santa and receive their gifts and they were not disappointed. This was followed by the turning on of lights and Christmas carols at RerrinVillage. Thanks to everyone who helped out especially the man of the moment Santa who went down a big treat as usual.   
• Bere Island Projects Group office will close on Friday next 23^rd December at 12:30pm and will re open on Monday 9^th January 2012. The management and staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

News Report for December 13^th 2011

• Elections for the West Cork Islands Community Council were held last weekend. John Orpen and Colum Harrington were the 2 people elected as the BereIslandrepresentatives on the West Cork Islands Community Council.  
• The Bere Island Christmas Newsletter has proved to be a huge success, and copies are flying off the shelves, there are still a few copies left and these can be purchased from Murphy’s Shop, BereIslandand Harrington’s Castletownbere. 
• A church gate collection will take place on Sunday next 18^th December in aid of Chernobyl Children. Please support.
• Santa will be at the community centre on Sunday next at 3pm. This will be followed by the turning on of lights and Christmas carols at RerrinVillage. Everyone is welcome. 

News Report for December 6^th 2011

• Elections for the West Cork Islands Community Council will be held this coming weekend. The following are the nominees who will stand for election on BereIsland: Colum Harrington, John Orpen, Geraldine O’ Sullivan and Lynn Kirkham. Each household on BereIslandshould by now have received information along with their ballot papers. You are asked to place an X in a maximum of 2 boxes to select the 2 representatives you would like to put forward for the Council. The ballot paper can then be placed in the box at the Heritage Centre on Saturday 10^th December between 10am – 5pm or Sunday 11^th December between 12pm – 3pm.  For more information contact the Projects Group Office on 75099.
• The Bere Island Christmas Newsletter is now on sale in Murphy’s Shop, BereIslandand Harrington’s, Castletownbere. Cost 3euro each. Well done to everyone involved in putting this newsletter together. 
• The Bere Island Community Alert Christmas Party will be held this Friday 9^th December at 5pm in the Hotel. Everyone is welcome.
• The Bere Island Heritage Centre would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along on Sunday 4^th December to support our Christmas Fair, the day went very well and we really appreciate your support to keep this island resource going. Please join us in the Hotel, Bere Island on Friday 30^th December for our table quiz with a difference!! Fun and laughter guaranteed and proceeds in aid of the Heritage Centre.

News Report for November 29^th 2011

• Following the receipt of nominees for the West Cork Islands Community Council the following are the nominees who will stand for election on BereIsland: Colum Harrington, John Orpen, Geraldine O’ Sullivan and Lynn Kirkham. Each household on BereIslandwill receive information along with their ballot paper in the coming week. You are asked to place an X in a maximum of 2 boxes to select the 2 representatives you would like to put forward for the Council. The ballot paper can then be placed in the box at the Heritage Centre on Saturday 10^th December between 10am – 5pm or Sunday 11^th December between 12pm – 3pm.  For more information contact the Projects Group Office on 75099.
• The Bere Island Community Alert Christmas Party will be held at the Hotel on Friday 9^th December 2011 at 5pm. Everyone is welcome.
• The Bere Island Heritage Centre is holding a Christmas Fair on Sunday 4^th December from 1pm to 4pm. With crafts, knitwear, mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas carols, a raffle and face painting this is a family day to indulge in some delicious treats! Entertainment will be in the form of The Great Davido! – Master Clown – One Man Circus – World Record Plate Spinner!  With a warm Winter welcome to greet you at the Heritage Centre it will be a great afternoon to get all your Christmas shopping done in one go. Everyone is welcome. Tables for sellers are €10 per table, please call to reserve your table. Bere Island Ferry from Super Valu at 12.30, returning 4.30pm or 6.30pm. Murphy’s Ferry from Pontoon at 1pm, returning 2.30pm or 4.30pm. Contact the Bere Island Heritage Centre for details: 027 75956 or email  biheritage@gmail.com
• Birthday greetings to Aoife Walsh, Ballinakilla who celebrated her birthday over the weekend.
• Condolences to the family of the late John Sullivan, Derrymihan, Castletownbere and Ballinakilla, Bere Island who died over the weekend. May he rest in peace.

News Report for November 22^nd 2011 

• The Bere Island Heritage Centre is holding a Christmas Fair on Sunday 4^th December from 1pm to 4pm. With crafts, knitwear, mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas carols, a raffle and face painting this is a family day to indulge in some delicious treats! Entertainment will be in the form of The Great Davido! – Master Clown – One Man Circus – World Record Plate Spinner!  With a warm Winter welcome to greet you at the Heritage Centre it will be a great afternoon to get all your Christmas shopping done in one go. Everyone is welcome. Tables for sellers are €10 per table, please call to reserve your table. Bere Island Ferry from Super Valu at 12.30, returning 4.30pm or 6.30pm. Murphy’s Ferry from Pontoon at 1pm, returning 2.30pm or 4.30pm. Contact the Bere Island Heritage Centre for details: 027 75956 or email  biheritage@gmail.com
• Red Cross Refresher training will be taking place at the Community Centre on Bere Island Saturday 3rd December at 12pm for approx 1 hour. All those listed as Red Cross Responders on Bere Island should attend.
• A visit to Fort Camden in Crosshaven will be taking place next Monday 28th. The plan is to be there at 12pm on Monday. There is no bus arranged as yet as many are making their own way there but if you would like to visit this military site please give Geraldine a ring on 75099.
• Birthday greetings to Laura Walsh, Ballinakilla who celebrated her birthday recently.
• Michael McLoughlin of Bere Island died peacefully at Mary mount Hospice in CorkCityon Wednesday 16^th November 2011. He was aged 77. A memorial will be held at the Bere Island Theatre Hall from 11am – 12 noon on Saturday next 26^th November. All are welcome.

News Report for November 15^th 2011  

• Bere Island nominations were received for the West Cork Islands Community Council on Saturday and Sunday last at the Heritage Centre. A full list will be advertised shortly and households will be sent more information in the coming weeks. For more information contact the Projects Group Office on 75099.
• Red Cross Training will be held this Saturday 19^th & Sunday 20^th November at the Castletownbere Sports Hall (behind the secondary school). Course starts at 9am Saturday. Bring a passport size photo. Contact Geraldine on 75099 for more information. 
• Condolences to the family of the late John Sullivan, Old Post Office, Bere Island who died last week. May he rest in peace.
• Birthday greetings to Ultan Murphy, Rerrin who celebrated his 4^th birthday yesterday.

News Report for November 8^th 2011  

• Bere Island households will receive information regarding the West Cork Islands Community Council this week. Nominations will be put forward on the island this Saturday 12^th & Sunday 13^th November at the Heritage Centre and voting will be carried out on each island on Saturday 10^th & Sunday 11^th December 2011. Further details will be issued in the information pack. For more information contact the Projects Group Office on 75099.
• Congratulations to Sarah Crowley, Castletownbere and BereIslandwho recently retired from teaching at Beara CommunitySchool. Sarah was a popular teacher and will be missed by everyone. We wish Sarah and her husband Sean all the very best in their retirement.  
• Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late Ted Harrington, Derrycreeveen who died recently at the age of 101. May he rest in peace. 

News Report for November 1^st 2011   

• The Women’s Writing Group are putting together the first ever Bere Island Christmas Newsletter. We’re looking for any submissions, news items, photos, Christmas recipes and in particular memories of island Christmases throughout the years. Please feel free to submit anything to us at berechristmas@gmail.com or contact Christine Evans, Helen Riddell, Joanna E Riddell or Kay Mullins. The deadline for all submissions is this Friday 4th November.
• Bere Island IFA will hold their AGM on tomorrow Wednesday at 8pm in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome.
• The following is a programme of events that will be held over mid term break on BereIsland:
  Tuesday 1^st Nov – Treasure Bere Island, 12:30 – 6pm. Age: 11 – 16 yrs. Meet at the school.
  Wednesday 2^nd Nov – Visit to Golf Club & Youth Club (Castletownbere) 12:45pm ferry and back on 6:30pm. Age: 11 – 16 yrs
  Thursday 3^rd Nov – “Art Attack” at the Heritage Centre, 1pm – 3pm. Age: Tots to teens
  Friday 4^th Nov – “Art Attack” at the Heritage Centre, 1pm – 3pm. Age: Tots to teens.
  All events are free. Contact Tim on 75099 for more information.
• All islands will receive information regarding the West Cork Islands Community Council this coming week. Nominations will be put forward on each island on Saturday 12^th & Sunday 13^th November and voting will be carried out on each island on Saturday 10^th & Sunday 11^th December 2011. Further details will be issued in the information pack.
  

News Report for October 25^th 2011  

• An important IFA meeting will be held at the Park Hotel, Dunmanway on tonight Tuesday 25^th October at 8pm sharp. Richard O’ Connell will be in attendance and a discussion will be held on the CAP reform. All IFA members are urged to make an effort to attend and if there is good interest a ferry will be hired to facilitate Bere Island IFA members. Contact Brenda on 75013 for more information.
• If anyone is interested in visiting FortCamden, Crosshaven mid November please contact Geraldine on 75099
• The Women’s Writing Group are putting together the first ever Bere Island Christmas Newsletter. We’re looking for any submissions, news items, photos, Christmas recipes and in particular memories of island Christmases throughout the years. Please feel free to submit anything to us at berechristmas@gmail.com or contact Christine Evans, Helen Riddell, Joanna E Riddell or Kay Mullins. The deadline for all submissions is Friday 4th November.
• There will be a Heritage Expert visiting the island in the coming few weeks to capture the local stories and heritage of Lonehort battery. We would encourage people to meet him as he will be keen to get a local feel on the significance of Lonehort. Contact the projects group on 75099. 
• The following is a programme of events that will be held over mid term break on BereIsland:
  Tuesday 1^st Nov – Treasure Bere Island, 12:30 – 6pm. Age: 11 – 16 yrs. Meet at the school.
  Wednesday 2^nd Nov – Visit to Golf Club & Youth Club (Castletownbere) 12:45pm ferry and back on 6:30pm. Age: 11 – 16 yrs
  Thursday 3^rd Nov – “Art Attack” at the Heritage Centre, 1pm – 3pm. Age: Tots to teens
  Friday 4^th Nov – “Art Attack” at the Heritage Centre, 1pm – 3pm. Age: Tots to teens.
  All events are free. Contact Tim on 75099 for more information.
• The next refuse collection will be held on Tuesday 1^st November and will be fortnightly thereafter.
• All islands will receive information regarding the West Cork Islands Community Council within the next week. Nominations will be put forward on each island on Saturday 12^th & Sunday 13^th November and voting will be carried out on each island on Saturday 10^th & Sunday 11^th December 2011. Further details will be issued in the information pack.
• Free Red Cross Training will take place in the coming weeks but we do need at least ten people for the trainer to come in. The training is over two days and will cover Full CPR Day One and Defibrillator for over 16′s on Day Two. It will also cover re-fresher training for current members. Please contact Geraldine on 75099.

News Report for October 18^th 2011  

• If anyone is interested in visiting FortCamden, Crosshaven mid November please contact Geraldine on 75099
• Free Red Cross Training will take place in the coming weeks but we do need at least ten people for the trainer to come in. The training is over two days and will cover Full CPR Day One and Defibrillator for over 16′s on Day Two. It will also cover re-fresher training for current members. Please contact Geraldine on 75099.
• There will be a Heritage Expert visiting the island in the coming few weeks to capture the local stories and heritage of Lonehort battery. We would encourage people to meet him as he will be keen to get a local feel on the significance of Lonehort. Contact the projects group on 75099.
• The following is a programme of events that will be held over mid term break on BereIsland:
  Tuesday 1^st Nov – Treasure Bere Island, 12:30 – 6pm. Age: 11 – 16 yrs. Meet at the school.
  Wednesday 2^nd Nov – Visit to Golf Club & Youth Club (Castletownbere) 12:45pm ferry and back on 6:30pm. Age: 11 – 16 yrs
  Thursday 3^rd Nov – “Art Attack” at the Heritage Centre, 1pm – 3pm. Age: Tots to teens
  Friday 4^th Nov – “Art Attack” at the Heritage Centre, 1pm – 3pm. Age: Tots to teens.
  All events are free. Contact Tim on 75099 for more information.
• The Beara Fest Social event will take place on tomorrow Wednesday 19^th October. Cost 15 euros. Bus leaves Castletownbere at 10:30am. Contact Tim on 75099 for transport to and from the ferry.
• An Economic Day called “West Cork Islands Developing an Island Economy” will take place on Thursday 20^th October from 11am – 4pm at the West Lodge Hotel, Bantry. The event is about getting all: Island Business People, Islanders with a business idea and islanders who would like to start a business to participate on the day with the relevant agencies. The day is being facilitated by Jackie Gowran who is a business mentor for the West Cork Enterprise Board and has a lot of experience in supporting start up businesses and mentoring existing ones. The day will be covered by the media and it will be a great opportunity to promote your business. Your business will also get a one page profile to display on the day. If you have friends or family that would like to take part please invite them.
  The purpose of the day is to assist with:
  - A Discussion on developing an island economy
  - A Discussion on building the Brand of the West Cork Islands
  - Building a collective approach between business/residents and agencies
  - Showcasing Island businesses with a Bere Island stand
  - Learn new business ideas
  - Meet staff of support agencies for advice and network
  - Island Business People meeting and getting to know what they have to offer each other
  We will also have an open forum to develop some ideas together. Refreshments will be served. Activities for children can also be arranged. For more information on any of the above please contact 75099.
• Birthday greetings to Mary Dennehy, Greenane who celebrates her birthday around now.
• The Women’s Writing Group are putting together the first ever Bere Island Christmas Newsletter. We’re looking for any submissions, news items, photos, Christmas recipes and in particular memories of island Christmases throughout the years. Please feel free to submit anything to us at berechristmas@gmail.com or contact Christine Evans, Helen Riddell, Joanna E Riddell or Kay Mullins. The deadline for all submissions is Friday 4th November. 

News Report for October 11^th 2011 

• Reps from 3 Danish Islands and from Aranmore and Clare Islands will visit Bere Island on Friday and Saturday the 14th & 15th of October to work on their energy plans for their Islands. If you would like to get involved in the project please call 75099 
• The next Beara Fest Social will take place on Wednesday 19^th October from 12 – 4pm at the Maritime Hotel, Bantry. A bus will leave Castletownbere at 10:30am with registration at 12pm. Lunch will be provided followed by music to James Kelleher. Cost 15 euro per person. Member of the Bere Island Active Retirement Group can contact Tim on 75099 for more information or to book their place.
• An Economic Day called “West Cork Islands Developing an Island Economy” will take place on Thursday 20^th October from 11am – 4pm at the West Lodge Hotel, Bantry. The event is about getting all: Island Business People, Islanders with a business idea and islanders who would like to start a business to participate on the day with the relevant agencies. The day is being facilitated by Jackie Gowran who is a business mentor for the West Cork Enterprise Board and has a lot of experience in supporting start up businesses and mentoring existing ones. The day will be covered by the media and it will be a great opportunity to promote your business. Your business will also get a one page profile to display on the day. If you have friends or family that would like to take part please invite them.
  The purpose of the day is to assist with:
  - A Discussion on developing an island economy
  - A Discussion on building the Brand of the West Cork Islands
  - Building a collective approach between business/residents and agencies
  - Showcasing Island businesses with a Bere Island stand
  - Learn new business ideas
  - Meet staff of support agencies for advice and network
  - Island Business People meeting and getting to know what they have to offer each other
  We will also have an open forum to develop some ideas together. Refreshments will be served. Activities for children can also be arranged. For more information on any of the above please contact 75099.
• The Irish Brass Ensemble are coming to the island to do an educational workshop for St. Michael’s National School this Wednesday, 12^th October at 2pm in the Heritage Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along. 
• Please check the new Facebook page for the Bere Island Heritage Centre for up to date news and events.

News Report for October 4^th 2011  

• Congratulations and well done to Fuschia Beara made up of Joanna Murphy, Mary Sullivan and Pauline Hanley from Bere Island and Jacinta Dennison, Castletownbere who took part in An Jig Gig on TG4 on Sunday last. The ladies did a great performance of the Humours of Bandon so well done to all concerned.
• An Energy meeting will be held this Wednesday 5th October at 8pm in the community centre. All are welcome. Reps from 3 Danish Islands and from Aranmore and Clare Islands will visit Bere Island on Friday and Saturday the 14th & 15th of October to work on their energy plans for their Islands. If you would like to get involved in the project please call 75099 
• The next Beara Fest Social will take place on Wednesday 19^th October from 12 – 4pm at the Maritime Hotel, Bantry. A bus will leave Castletownbere at 10:30am with registration at 12pm. Lunch will be provided followed by music to James Kelleher. Cost 15 euro per person. Member of the Bere Island Active Retirement Group can contact Tim on 75099 for more information or to book their place. 
• An Economic Day called “West Cork Islands Developing an Island Economy” will take place on Thursday 20^th October from 11am – 4pm at the West Lodge Hotel, Bantry. The event is about getting all: Island Business People, Islanders with a business idea and islanders who would like to start a business to participate on the day with the relevant agencies. Agencies confirmed to attend with information stands are Comhar na nOileán, (Islands Leader), West Cork Development Partnership, BIM, Teagasc, Fáilte Ireland, Cork County Council, FÁS, West Cork Enterprise Board, Údaras na Gaeltachta,  the Islands Division of the Dept of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht, Bere Islands Projects Group, Sherkin Island Development Group and Comharchumainn Chléire Teo. The day is being facilitated by Jackie Gowran who is a business mentor for the West Cork Enterprise Board and she also runs idea generation workshops for people with a business idea or those who want to start a business. Jackie has a lot of experience in supporting start up businesses and mentoring existing ones. The day will be covered by the media and it will be a great opportunity to promote your business. Your business will also get a one page profile to display on the day. If you have friends or family that would like to take part please invite them.
  The purpose of the day is to assist with:
  - A Discussion on developing an island economy
  - A Discussion on building the Brand of the West Cork Islands
  - Building a collective approach between business/residents and agencies
  - Showcasing Island businesses with a Bere Island stand
  - Learn new business ideas
  - Meet staff of support agencies for advice and network
  - Island Business People meeting and getting to know what they have to offer each other.
  We will also have an open forum to develop some ideas together. Refreshments will be served. Activities for children can also be arranged. For more information on any of the above please contact 75099.
• Condolences to the family of the late Mary Neary, Castletownbere and Dublin who died recently.

News Report for September 27^th 2011

• The Bere Island Active Retirement Group will have their next social meeting on Wednesday 28^th September at 1:15pm in the Hotel. Lunch will be provided followed by music to Ashley Hoolihan and Tim Hanley. For more information or to book a place, contact Tim on 75099.

• This Thursday the 29th September is St Michael’s day, to celebrate the day of Bere Island’s patron Saint, there will be a walk up to St Michael’s holy well, meet at 9.30 at the hotel, followed by Mass in the Heritage Centre at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact Helen or Theresa at the Heritage Centre for more details 75956 or email biheritage@gmail.com

• The second draft of the Lonehort Feasibility study is still available. Contact Geraldine for a copy on 75099. The deadline for submissions is Friday next 30^th September 2011.

• Berehaven Red Cross will be on Bere Island in September to provide training to anyone interested. Refreshers and new recruits very welcome. For more information contact Geraldine on 75099.

September 27th 2011

• Mary Lavelle from Comhar na nOilean Teo will be on Bere Island tomorrow Wednesday 28th. If you would like to discuss business ideas. grants etc, Mary can be contacted tomorrow afternoon at The Hotel on 75018.

News Report for September 20^th 2011

• The Bere Island Heritage Centre will be exhibiting at the Celebrating Corks Past Exhibition at the Millennium Hall at City Hall, Cork on Friday September 30^th from 12 noon. Come along and join us there, everyone is welcome. Contact Theresa or Helen on 027 75956 or biheritage@gmail.com
• The Bere Island Active Retirement Group will have their next social meeting on Wednesday 28^th September at 1:15pm in the Hotel. Lunch will be provided followed by music to Ashley Hoolihan and Tim Hanley. For more information or to book a place contact Tim on 75099.
• Berehaven Red Cross will be on Bere Island in September to provide training to anyone interested. Refreshers and new recruits very welcome. For more information contact Geraldine on 75099.
• Items for inclusion in the next newsletter should be dropped to the office or emailed to bereisle@eircom.net by 5pm this evening.

Bere Island September 13th 2011

• The Bere Island Heritage Centre will be exhibiting at the Celebrating Corks Past Exhibition at the Millennium Hall at City Hall, Cork on Friday September 30^th from 12 noon. Come along and join us there, everyone is welcome. Contact Theresa or Helen on 027 75956 or biheritage@gmail.com
• Berehaven Red Cross will be on Bere Island in September to provide training to anyone interested. Refreshers and new recruits very welcome. For more information contact Geraldine on 75099.
• A bus will be leaving Castletownbere heading to the Ploughing Championships on Tuesday next 20^th September. Bus leaves at 4am and cost per person is 25 euro. For more information contact Denis Regan.

September 7th 2011

• A massive congratulations to Bere Island for winning Tidiest Island for the FIFTH YEAR in a row! We gained an extra 4 points this year. A special thanks to all who took part in the  clean ups of the roads during the year and for all who contributed to the application processs. Thanks to Siobhan Sexton for helping us with our successful application.
• A warm Welcome is extended to Tim Hanley, our new community development worker and to his daughter Molly who has joined Bere Island school. We wish Tim the very best during his time here and success in all his endeavours.
• Pleasse take a look at the Events and Meetings page for more details of items of interest and up coming meetings.

Bere Island August 29^th 2011

• Thank you to everyone for supporting Heritage Week on Bere Island, and we look forward to organising even more activities next year.
• The West Cork Fit Up Festival was a brilliant success this summer with a fantastic month of plays and also the magnificent performance of O’Sullivan-Beara by Aidan Dooley in July. Bere Island Troupe would like to thank everyone for supporting our theatre on Bere Island.
• Pre school starts this Thursday Sep 1^st at the community centre on Bere Island. We look forward to welcoming the children and hope they have a very happy and safe pre school year.
• The Bere Island Heritage Centre will be hosting a watercolour workshop with Jenni White on the 3rd and 4th September, please call 027 75956 for details.
  There will be a 10 day Christian Meditation Retreat from the 14th to the 24th September with Father Laurence Freeman OSB, booking for this retreat is essential through Theresa Hobbs at biheritage@gmail.com or 027 75956, details at www.wccm.org.

Bere Island August 22^nd 2011

• Heritage Week continues this week with a Treasure Hunt for children, guided walks to the Lighthouse and Martello Towers, a Maureen O’Hara movie night and a basket making workshop with Lynn Kirkham. All happening at the Bere Island Heritage Centre. Contact  75956 for more details.
• The last play of the summer from the West Cork Fit Up Festival is on this Saturday 27^th at the Lecture Hall on Bere Island with a late return ferry to the Pontoon. Come and join Bere Island Troupe for one more exciting performance and a drink in Dessies bar before you go home. Sincere thank you to everyone for supporting the theatre on Bere Island. Tickets at the door on the night.
• Congratulations to Gerald and Mary Orpen, Derrycreeveen, Bere Island on their 50^th Wedding Anniversary and thanks to all the family and The Hotel for a great celebration at the weekend.

Bere Island August 15^th 2011

• Bere Island Summer camps were a great success this year and very well organised by Siobhan Sexton. Siobhan has completed her community development work with Bere Island Projects Group and we wish her every success and hope to see her on the island again in the near future.
• Heritage Week runs from Saturday 20^th to 28^th. Lynn Kirkham will be running a basket making workshop on Saturday 20^th at the Heritage Centre from 10am to 5pm. Contact the Heritage Centre for details.
• The West Cork Fit Up Festival continues touring West Cork with a series of great plays. This Saturday 20^th Bere Island Troupe will host another exciting performance at the Lecture Hall Bere Island. Starting at 8pm, with a ferry leaving the Pontoon at 7 and return ferry at 10:30pm with time for a drink in Dessies bar before you go home. Contact 027 75099 for details. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support for theatre on Bere Island.
• On Sunday 21^st, there will be a guided walk from the Heritage Centre to Ardnakinna Lighthouse starting at 1:30. Contact the Heritage Centre on 75956 for more details.
• Scoil Rince Carney, Dance classes for 6-12 year olds is running at the Beacon, Castletownbere August 15-19th from 10am-3pm. Contact 027 74902 for details.

August 8^th 2011

• The Bere Island Festival was a fantastic success again this year. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers and especially the many participants in all the activities. A full list of winners of each event will be published in the Southern Star.
• Bere Island Summer camps continue this week  9^th, 10^th and 11^t from 12-4pm for 4-12 year olds. Full of activites including sport, arts and crafts, and shoreline/nature walks. €5 per child per day with discounts for more than two children per family. Bring a packed lunch, sun protection and suitable clothing. Contact Siobhan on 027 75099.
• Scoil Rince Carney, Dance classes for 6-12 year olds is running at the Beacon, Castletownbere August 15-19th from 10am-3pm. Contact 027 74902 for details.
• Bere Island Projects group are looking for a person to cover the office for a few hours a week for the month of August. Please contact the office for details on 027 75099.
• Funding has become available to build public toilets in Rerrin Village Bere Island.The Bere Island Projects Group need to identify a site for this. If you have a site to sell or lease that would be suitable and in close proximity to the village please contact the office 0n 027 75099 or one of the committee.

July 26^th 2011

• Funding has become available to build public toilets in Rerrin Village and The Bere Island Projects Group need to identify a site for this. If you have a site to sell or lease that would be suitable and in close proximity to the village please contact the office or one of the committee.For further details contact the office @ the Community Centre 027 75099
• Bere Island Summer camps starting this week 26^th, 27^th and 28^th July and August 9^th, 10^th and 11^th. 1pm-4pm for 4-12 year olds. Full of activites including sport, arts and crafts, drama workshop on Wednesday and shoreline/nature walks. €5 per child per day with discounts for more than two children per family. Bring a packed lunch, sun protection and suitable clothing. Contact Siobhan on 027 75099.
• This Thursday 28^th Bere Island Troupe are hosting O’Sullivan -Beara performed by Aidan Dooley. The play starts at 8pm. Ferry from the Pontoon at 7pm and return ferry at 10:30pm, with time for a drink in Dessies bar in the village. An evening on Bere island certainly not to be missed! Tickets €10 /€7 concession. Ferry is €8 return. Contact Bere Island Projects Group on 027 75099.
• On Sunday July 31^st, (Bank Holiday Weekend) the annual Holy Year Cross Mass will be held on Bere Island at 1:30pm. Everyone welcome and we look forward to seeing you. The ferry leaves Castletownbere at 12:30pm.
• A memorial stone will be unveiled and blessed at the graveyard mass on August 7^th to remember all the children buried in the Cilleenach on Bere Island. All welcome.