Taxi Service in Kinvara: Our local driver, James Fahy, has decided to retire from taxi-driving and will finish up on Sunday 4th June. We would like to take this opportunity to thank James for his many years of providing a great service to our community and wish him the very best for the future. It does, however, leave us without a taxi service in the village and surrounding areas. This is a much needed service. If you, or anyone you know, hold a taxi licence and have some time on your hands, this is a great opportunity to work locally!
25 June – Mary Harrison and Suzie Dodd are hosting an all-day retreat of Gentle somatic yoga and Expressive Art – Take this day to explore your relationship with your own body and your intuition through intuitive art. During this day you will get time to experience a level of awareness in your body, and express from this deep connection by making marks on paper. We will give your busy thinking mind a rest. No yoga or art experience necessary. Call Suzie @ 086 313 7219 or more details at www.suziedodd.com
Town twinning visit to Locoal Mendon: Last Easter weekend eight of us travelled to Locoal Mendon and received a wonderful welcome. The community minibus picked us up at Nantes airport and transported us all weekend. There was a reception in the Mairie on the Saturday morning where we exchanged gifts. We presented them a framed photograph of the Burren and we received an artistic timber representation of an implement used for turning Galettes. When the formalities were over we were taken to visit the megalithic site of the Menhirs in Carnac. A picnic and a stroll on the beach in Carnac followed and later a barbecue, music and wine tasting in the home of John Paul and Ghislaine Mahevas.
Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 19th April at 8pm in Kinvara Community Centre. We encourage all members of the community to attend these meetings where discussion and debates on any items put forward on the agenda are always welcome. All sub groups who are affiliated to Kinvara Community Council must send a representative to every KCC meeting in order to maintain their benefits. Any items for inclusion on the agenda must be emailed in by Monday 17th April.
Kinvara Community Childrens Centre is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our growing team. Minimum QQI Level 5 in Childcare or recognised equivalent and 1 year experience. Valid First Aid and Manual Handling accepted but not necessary as training will be provided. Must have a love for working with children and developing young minds. To submit applications or for further information please contact Frankie at info@kinvaraccc.ie
KAVA In the Courthouse: Debbie Browne – Contemporary Art Exhibition runs from March 31st – 2nd April. Opening by Mary Harrison on Friday 31st @ 7pm. KAM presents Floating Barrio on Sat 1st April @ 8pm. Mother Maker Group Exhibition – A collaborative creative group for Mother Artists. The exhibition will run from Fri 14th April to Sun 23rd April.
safeTALK with KINVARA ALIVE is running again in 2023. The next workshop will take place on the 26th of April at 7pm in the Courthouse in Kinvara, only few spaces left. WHAT IS safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) AIM: safeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants (over the age of 18 yrs.) to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide. Participants learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep safe) and also gain information on the supports and resources available locally, regionally and nationally. These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the expectation that the persons learning them will use them to help reduce suicide risk in their community.
The four basic steps of TALK are called ‘suicide alertness skills’ and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help save lives and reduce suicide risk in their community. To book a space please go to: https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr/e/ev-sjs2-20230426190000