KINVARA ALIVE is running the safeTALK workshops again in 2023.The first workshop will take place on the 26th of April at 7pm in the Courthouse in Kinvara. 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 Keepsafe) 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
Tígh Sayre Resource Centre: For Individuals, Families and the Community. Tígh Sayre is an outreach centre for Gort Resource Centre serving the community of Kinvara and surrounding areas. We are open every week day from 10am to 1pm. We offer:
- Free computer and internet access
- Low cost printing and photocopying
- Scanning documents
- Laminating
- Help with form filling and online applications
- Information about local supports and services
- Referrals to local supports and services
- Meeting room for community groups and service providers
Originally “Sayre’s Restaurant” run by Kinvara resident Sayre Shallow, this space has been made available to the community due to the generosity of the Shallow family in accordance with Sayre’s wishes after she died. If you have any enquiries about the services we offer or if you would like to book the room for a meeting or an event please contact Gort Resource Centre: Tel: 091 630902 Email: administrator@gortfrc.com. Tígh Sayre is run by a group of local volunteers. If you are interested in joining us please contact the Gort Resource Centre
Painting Classes with fine artist Mavis Gormally in her Home Studio. Under 10 min south of Gort, County Galway. Adults Monday 10am-Noon OR Thursday 7-9pm
Teens Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm. Children 8 and over Sat 10am -noon OR Sat 12:30 -2:30pm
Contact 087 759 7636 FB Facebook Instagram https://instagram.com/mavisart_galway Website www.mavisart.com
Kinvara Community Council’s: monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 15th February 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 13th February.
Community Centre Energy Upgrade – The Community Council has been allocated a grant of €219,757 from the Community Centre Investment Fund. The Community Council is required to provide 5% match funding. The grant will be used to upgrade the energy efficiency of the community centre. Work will include the insulation of walls, floors, doors and the installation of a heat pump, solar panels and led lighting. A subcommittee has been formed and a project manager will be appointed shortly. It is anticipated the majority of the work will take place during the summer of 2023. Centre users will be kept informed of any possible disruption to their activities and an update will be provided at the monthly community meeting.
Kinvara Parent & Toddler Group: Every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm Kinvara Parent and Baby/Toddler group welcomes parents of children from birth to pre-school age in the meeting room of Kinvara Community Centre. Grandparents, childminders, and guardians are also welcome. Come and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, see your little one socialise and play with our wonderful selection of toys, or join us for one of our regular guest speakers/workshops. To follow us on social media please go to www.facebook.com/KinvaraPlaygroup or to be added to our WhatsApp group for regular updates and the occasional freebie, message Karen on 087-766 2294.
KAVA is having their AGM on the 10th of Feb at 8pm in the courthouse and all are welcome
The Kinvara Heritage Group is pleased to invite everyone to a thought-provoking presentation on the history and conservation of St. Coman’s church – Kinvara’s “hidden church” in the centre of the town.
The presentation is to mark the launch our latest publication on the grave slab inscriptions in and around the building. Anne Connolly, the project archaeologist, will present her illustrated lecture on overseeing the restoration work over a number of years, which informed the stabilisation and conservation of the church structure which was badly in need of maintenance and repair. Come and learn more about the enigmatic 12th Century church and the people buried in the heart of our village. There will be an open floor discussion on the ownership and maintenance of the graveyard, in its entirety, for the future generations of Kinvara. Wednesday 1st Feb @8pm Kinvara Community Centre. Free admission & refreshments.