Enjoy a night in the company of renowned chef Beth-Ann Smith, who will provide some wonderful recipes and advice at a cookery evening in aid of St Michael’s NS in Ballyduff, Co Waterford, on 9 January. Beth-Ann is head chef at Lismore castle, where she is the private chef of Lord and Lady Burlington along with the many other guests that stay at the castle throughout the year. After training at Ballymaloe cookery school, Beth-Ann set up her own catering company and also runs cookery classes. Tickets for the cookery evening cost €20 and there will also be a wine reception and some fabulous raffle prizes. Call Noreen on 086-0781326 to book.