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Volunteer Galway launch pilot programme in Gort and South Galway: are holding an information evening on Thursday 11^th April at 7pm at Gort Cancer Support Centre to launch its new pilot outreach programme in Gort and South Galway.  The information evening is for community organisations in the Gort, Kinvara and Ardrahan areas to find out more about Volunteer Galway’s services and give advice and feedback on how best to deliver the service. The service can help recruit and advertise for new volunteers, provide volunteer management training, assist with Garda vetting and promote events. Continue reading “Volunteer Galway launch pilot programme in Gort and South Galway:”

CALLING ALL LADIES Would you like to take up golf and meet new people but have no idea where to start – look no further; here at Gort Golf Club we have the perfect answer for you! Once again, we will be hosting our very successful ladies ‘Get into Golf’ program. This eight-week beginners’ program which includes four group lessons will commence next month! You will learn the basics of putting, chipping, pitching and the long game in a friendly and relaxed environment. Many of our current lady members have come through this program with PGA Professional, Declan Cunningham – Golfstyle Galway. Everything is provided, just show up and have fun! WHEN: Friday, 12^th April Come along, bring a friend! For more information, call/text Maura on 086 467 4522

Ardrahan Church of Ireland: will host a concert on Sunday 14th April at 3.00pm. Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon offering a wide range of musical entertainment. Admission by donation with proceeds going towards the restoration of Ardrahan Church, with a donation to Multiple Sclerosis. Everyone is welcome.

Burren Yoga Centre: are seeking Chef or Cook either Permanent (all year round) or temporary Sept – May weekends 5 hours per day Fri, Sat + 2 hrs Sun May – Aug 5 or 6 days/week 5 hours per day 2pm to 7pm Burren Yoga & Meditation Centre Apply to dave@burrenyoga.com Or phone Dave 091-637680 More details at www.burrenyoga.com/chef

‘Uprooted’ shows a refugee’s journey through photography. Showcase Saturday, March 30th at 7pm in KAVA Courthouse.  All are welcome.

Spring is in the air and Kinvara Area Visual Arts (KAVA) are delighted to be celebrating it with a fresh new exhibition of artwork in the Quilty Room of the Merriman Hotel!  The exhibition, part of an ongoing collaboration with The Merriman, will be officially launched next Friday 29th March at 8pm by Kinvara native Emer O’Donnell of ‘Burren and Beyond’. Everyone is very welcome, so please do drop in this coming Friday evening, have a drink and a look around!

This year the KAVA Merriman exhibitions are focusing on the seasons of the year. The Spring exhibition will be on view in the hotel until June and will be followed by Summer, Autumn and Winter shows.

Our next Kinvara Community Council meeting will take place tomorrow Wednesday 20^th March at 8pm in the community centre.

Agenda 

1. Apologies
2. Minutes of last meeting
3. Matters arising
4. Cuckoo Fun Run -Maria
5. Dog Fouling problem in Kinvara – Paddy
6. Tidy Town Plan 2019 – Hilda
7. Our Community clean up on April 6th onto the agenda. – Hilda
8. Tourist sign update – Hilda.
9. Joe Byrne Update
10. Community Centre Mural – Anne Messner
11. Kinvara Alive Update – Gerhard
12. Volunteer Galway pilot programme in south Galway – Teresa Butler
13. Badminton Requests – Mary Ní Eochaidh
14. Installation of water filter in CC kitchen – Helen Lane
15. Date of next meeting – 17^th April TBC

Venue: Kinvara Community Centre, Sat 23rd March 8.00pm. Admission: €10. Clann Machua Drama Group from Kiltimagh make a very welcome return to Kinvara to stage ‘The Loves of Cass Maguire’, a humorous yet moving play by Brian Friel. This is sure to be a great night’s entertainment so don’t miss it! Tell your friends & family! In aid of Kinvara Twinning.

Kinvara Community Council’s monthly meetings take place the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is taking place on Wednesday 20th March at 8pm in Kinvara Community Centre. We encourage all members of the community to attend these monthly meetings. 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 before Friday 15^th March.