Kinvara Alive, as a community group have been preparing for a return to ‘ busier lives and what that means for us all. Despite current global events that can be difficult for everyone, we are trying to keep our community safe and supported. We have continued to provide resource advice and online training opportunities:

  • Supporting Living Works Start and eSuicide online training programmes
  • Providing signage in designated areas featuring critical information and numbers.
  • Facilitation of programmes to support young people, when possible.
  • Ongoing support for new community groups who have established themselves nationally
  • Provision of free, face to face Safetalk suicide prevention Skills programmes in Kinvara, on two dates in April:
  • Monday 4th, 10am-1.30pm in the Courthouse, Kinvara or Wednesday, 27th April, 7pm-10.30pm in the Courthouse

Booking for either of these free, fully certified skills training programmes for over 18’s, can be booked via the HSE at:https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr Finally we would like to thank you sincerely for your continued support. It keeps us going. We would love if we could change so many things in terms of supports available but taking little steps will hopefully open the door for more.

The Burren Yoga Retreat: are seeking a Host Guest. The position is to greet guests when they arrive, take guests hill walking and to look after them while they are here on retreat. Must be energetic, positive minded and caring. The atmosphere is very warm, friendly and relaxed and is a lovely place to work. Ideally suit someone living within 1 hours drive or so to the Burren Yoga Retreat. Accommodation is provided during the retreats. Details at https://burrenyoga.com/host/