Santa at The Courthouse: On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th, from 2pm to 5pm, children of all ages are invited to come along and have their picture taken with Santa. There will also be hot chocolate and mulled wine, games, make your own ornament and reindeer food craft table. Each child will also receive a small goodie bag from Santa. Suggested donation of €10 per family. All proceeds will be going to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. In association with Kinvara Men’s Shed. We hope you will join us for this fun and magical occasion!
Mens’s Shed
Mens’s Shed opening hours:
Tuesday 11 – 2pm
Thurs 7 – 9pm
Friday 12-3pm
Saturday 12 – 3pm.
All are welcome, come down and visit and have a cuppa. We are at the back of the GAA building at the pitch.
Christmas Day Swim
Christmas Day Swim: The attendance at the Christmas Day Swim gets bigger every year. It is organised by Kinvara Swimming and Lifesaving clubs in aid of Galway Hospice. Although numbers are huge, less than €2,000 was collected in each of the last three years. Some years ago over €6,000 was contributed by swimmers and sponsors for this most worthy cause. The swim will take place at 1.00pm on Christmas Day. Come along and exchange greetings, enjoy the swim and the camaraderie and support the Galway Hospice.
Lyme Disease Support Group
Lyme Disease Support Group: Launch of Galway & West of Ireland Lyme Disease Support Group, Thursday December 6th @10.30 a.m. at Dáil Bar Cross Street, Galway, www.ticktalkireland.org info@ticktalkireland.org local volunteer Mary Smyth kinvaramar@gmail.com
Men’s Yoga
Men’s Yoga: spaces available for men’s yoga for beginners Thursday 8.30 pm contact Suzie at 0863137219 or at www.suziedodd.com
Coole Music & Arts
Coole Music & Arts annual Santa Lucia Choir Recital will take place in St. Colman’s Church, Kinvara on Sunday 9th December at 6pm. This is a beautiful choral event and is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Dolmen Centre
Dolmen Centre are hosting a festive music morning in the Merriman Hotel from 11.30 to 12.30 on December 19th. Bring an instrument or your voice or just join in for a coffee and some festive music. All welcome.
Ardrahan Church
Ardrahan Church is taking two tables at the jumble sale being held in Gort Golf Club on Sunday, 9th December. We are looking for good quality saleable items only, to include knick-knacks, bric-a-brac, cakes, preserves, toys in excellent condition, etc. (no damaged items please). If you have goods you would like collected, pleased contact Fraoch on 086-1082748 or email fraochs@gmail.com.
Maternity Reflexology:
Safe and beneficial at all stages of pregnancy and postnatally, reflexology is an excellent therapy to help balance and relax body and mind, and support optimal health. Reflexology treatments with a suitably qualified and registered therapist are recognised by the major health insurance companies and reimbursed on some plans, and recommended by the National Maternity Hospital. For more information or to book a treatment, contact Jenny at 087-6606650. www.jennylambert.ie
Kinvara Community Defibrillator Project
In December, we’ll replace the existing AED cabinet at Fahy’s in Nogra, as the heater is not working and is uneconomic to repair. The new cabinet will be in the same location, in the Car Park of Fahy’s and will not require a key code to access the AED. Thanks to Fahy’s for continuing to host the cabinet for us. If you live in the area, please take some time to familiarise yourself with the new cabinet. We ran two successful training sessions in November, well done and thanks to all who engaged with training.
We’re taking a break for December, next scheduled AED/CPR courses are:
Mon 14 Jan
Mon 28 Jan
Venue : Kinvara Gaa Club Time: 7 pm – 10 pm Minimum age -16.
The cost of €30 covers cost of providing course materials etc. Contact (087) 168 8373 to book a place. For further information, please contact: kinvaradefib@gmail.com