Kinvara Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning, both in and out of school term time, from 10am-12noon in the meeting room of the Community Centre. We welcome all parents, grandparents and childminders and ask a donation of €2-3 to cover running costs. Thanks to funding from Galway Childcare Committee, we are excited to announce the fantastic line-up of 2023 events below:

Thurs Apr 20, 10am-1pm:
Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the walled garden behind Coole Park Tearooms with Gort Buggy Buddies. Join the newly-revived Buggy Buddies for their weekly stroll around Coole: meet at the Tearooms at 10am. From 11am, bring along your little ones and their favourite teddy to the walled garden behind the tearooms for a fun-filled family picnic with delicious snacks and refreshments from Coole Park Tearooms.
Wed May 17, 10:30-11:30am:
Toddler Art Workshop in the meeting room of Kinvara Community Centre with art teacher Kate Kelly of @art_room_109. Suitable for 1-4 year olds, no admission charge.
Wed Jun 14, 10am-12pm:
2-hour paediatric first aid training for parents in the main hall of Kinvara Community Centre. Spaces are limited, tickets only €6.50 available here: https://tinyurl.com/3za3czc6
Please note this event is not suitable for children unless in a buggy/carrier or similar.

Mondays from Jun 26 to Jul 24, 10:30-11:30am
5 week course in baby massage with IAIM-accredited instructor Áine Kelly. Cost: €120. Spaces are limited, please text Áine directly to book: 087 967 5730

Wed Jul 26, 10:30-11:30am
Sensory play and story time for language development with speech and language therapist Suzanne Reilly of Babbling Book Club. This event was a huge success last year: please register your interest in advance via our Facebook or WhatsApp (text 087-7662294). No admission charge.
Also coming later in the year: 4-week course in baby reflexology in August (dates TBD), a talk on cranio-sacral therapy on September 20 and our annual jumble sale in the main hall on Oct 14. Keep up to date with our news on www.facebook.com/kinvaraplaygroup, or text 087-7662294 to be added to the group’s WhatsApp thread.