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KAVA News:  February Events at the Courthouse: Tom Portman, dobro/guitarist and songwriter is in concert at The Courthouse, Kinvara on Friday 1^st February, 8pm Admission €8, concession €6. Tom’s music draws on folk, blues, swing, classical, trad and all the way to music of the East. Lino Print workshop with Heidi Reich will take place on Saturday February 9^th 10.30am to 4.00pm. €30. Places limited. Text or email Heidi to reserve a place: 083 1903107, heiditier@gmail.com

The 2019 AGM of Kinvara Area Visual Arts (KAVA) takes place on Friday 22^nd February at 8pm in The Courthouse. Past present and prospective members are warmly invited to come along for some fun, games and refreshments and to hear what KAVA has in mind for the coming year. Everyone with an interest in the visual arts is welcome to join – you don’t have to be a practicing artist. Anyone joining or renewing their annual subscription on the night will receive a 20% discount (€20 instead of €25). Members will be supplied with a KAVA membership card which will entitle them to discounts in selected outlets. Come along and find out more! www.kava.ie, email: kavakinvara@gmail.com. Meanwhile there’s still time to catch the ‘Wild Atlantic Winter’ KAVA Members Art Exhibition which continues in the Merriman Hotel throughout the month of February.

Christmas Day Swim: Kinvara Swimming and Lifesaving Club wishes to thank the organisers, helpers, benefactors, swimmers, spectators and lifeguards for making the event a great success. €2,681.12 was collected for Galway Hospice.

Coole Music and Arts: will hold its annual Cake and Book Sale in Kinvara Community Centre on Sunday 17th February from 12.30pm to 2pm.  Live music will be performed by young musicians from Coole Music.

 

St. Coman’s Conservation Project Fundraising Concert:  will take place on Saturday 16^th March 8pm in the Community Centre. A great line-up and a very worthy cause. Details to be finalised and announced shortly.

Kinvara Sailing Club: will hold their AGM in Tully’s Bar on Wednesday 20^th February at 8pm. All are welcome.

Kinvara Community Defibrillator Project – Training dates. Thanks and well-done to 6 the candidates who completed their CPR/AED training on Monday 27th Jan. Next available dates are: Mon 11 Feb. Mon 25 Feb. Minimum age -16. Venue: Kinvara GAA Club
Time: 7 pm – 10 pm 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

Update from Stephen Warde’s Family:– Stephen is still missing as from Jan 28th. We have received some leads from the public and we would like to appeal for anyone who may have any information, including potential sightings of Stephen, to contact the police in Kuala Lumpur (+60 3 2600 2222 or +60 3 2697 7099) as soon as possible. The last communication we received from Stephen was on January 1st and the last confirmed sighting of him in Kuala Lumpur was on December 29th. The police believe that he may still be in Kuala Lumpur. Though we don’t currently have strong leads on his whereabouts, we still have hope. We appreciate the messages of support that we have received over recent days and weeks. Stephen is 31 years of age, 5’11”, dark brown hair, brown eyes, medium to large build. He was last seen wearing a blue/purple t-shirt, khaki shorts and black sneakers. Thank you. Mary Morrissey (Stephen’s mother).

Burren Nature Sanctuary re-opens from 1st February. After that open Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm * Looped Nature Trail * Audio Guide Walking Tour * Botanical Exhibit * Cafe & Gift Shop
DAILY GUIDED ACTIVITIES: Every Day – Meet and Feed the Animals Friday & Saturday – Fairy Woodland Walks Sunday – Hazel Woodland Walk with our Micro Pig Taking bookings for Birthday Parties & School Tours. Brand new party venue with underfloor heating and lots of space! Burren Nature Sanctuary Cloonasee, Kinvara, Co Galway, Ireland 091 637 444 www.bns.ie | info@bns.ie Discover the magic of the Burren landscape.  School & Group Tours | Birthday Parties For news and events see our Facebook Page