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¦ Castlelyons Home and Garden Club are hosting ’Flowers and Food for Christmas Entertaining’ at 8pm, on Friday, Nov 8, in Castlelyons community centre.

Floral demo, by Ina McCarthy, Midleton; festival food by Catherine Hickey. Charities to benefit are Arc Support House and Marymount Hospice. Cheese/ wine and refreshments served and a mini trade fair will be held. All welcome, admission €10. Contact Ann Barry, 086-2381611.

¦ Aherla Flower and Garden Club are hosting a Christmas demonstration by Catherine Shields, on Tuesday Nov 5 at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Ovens, Co Cork. Visitors are welcome. The admission is €5. Contact Ina Hennessy, (087-7669812).