Multyfarnham success in Scottish Open pickleball tournament

BMB Active notes

Ballinafid Multyfarnham Bunbrosna Active salute the triumphant pickleball players who represented their club in Glasgow in the Scottish International Open, on August 25-28.

Colin Sheridan secured a silver medal and was among the nine pickleball players who traveled to Glasgow last week for the event.

Sheila Scally and Howard and Patrice Ascanio secured places in the quarter finals.

Congratulations also to Peter Sheridan, Tom and Rose O’Reilly, and Joan McKoen, as well as Cassandra Mooney for performances that enthralled many international pickleball enthusiasts.

BMB Active events

Derravaragh social evening

Come along, one and all, to the Lakeside Cafe on Lough Derravaragh this Wednesday, September 7, 7pm for a meal with friends and to sit back and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, sunset, music and banter.

The ploughing

BMB Active members and friends travel by bus to the ploughing, leaving Ballinalack at 7.30am, pick-up in Multyfarnham, and Mullingar Park Hotel, Tuesday September 20 to Ratheniska, County Laois. Text ‘ploughing’ to 087 1723 256.

Footgolf

Carbury, County Kildare on Thursday September 29; sample footgolf with BMB Active and Age and Opportunity. Text ‘footgolf’ to 087 1723 256 to secure a place on the course.

BMB Active classes

Acrylics classes Wednesdays at 9.30am, starting September 21. Watercolour classes Wednesdays midday, starting Wednesday September 21.

Yoga on Friday September 23 at noon in Multyfarnham Community Centre. This form of yoga can be seated, and takes you from where you are, at your own pace. It’s good for the body and soul. Text ’yoga’ to 087 1723 256.

Bridge classes for those interested in joining or improving their playing skills on Monday September 26, 7pm in Multyfarnham Community Centre. Text ‘Bridge’ to 087 1723 256.