Community events and activities. Everyone welcome and all free of charge!
What's On
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Date
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Event
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Saturday 19 August
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Youth Talent Contest
The Courtyard, Pomeroy Forest @ 7pm
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August TBC
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Car boot Sale
The Rowan Tree Centre from 9am – 12noon
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Saturday 9 September
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Variety Concert
The Courtyard, Pomeroy Forest @ 7pm
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Saturday 16 September
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Health & Wellbeing Fair
Rowan Tree Centre, 10am – 2pm
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On-going Activities
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Days
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What's On
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Tuesday
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Strength and Conditioning Exercise Classes
Rowan Tree Centre from 6pm - 7pm
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Thursday
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Yoga classes
Rowan Tree Centre from 6pm - 7pm
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Thursday
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Messy Play
Rowan Tree Centre from 10am – 11am
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Community Workshops and Training
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Date
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Workshops and Training
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Wednesday 19 July
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Introduction to Wood Carving
Pomeroy Men’s Shed from 10.30am - 3.30pm.
The workshops are suitable for absolute beginners, tools and wood provided.
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Wednesday 26 July
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Celtic Knot Carving
Pomeroy Men’s Shed from 10.30am - 3.30pm
The workshops are suitable for absolute beginners, tools and wood provided.
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Monday 24 and 31 July
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Introductory Cooking for Children
Rowan Tree Centre from 7pm – 8.30pm
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| Wednesday 26 July and 2 August |
Adult & Child Cookery
Rowan Tree Centre from 7pm – 8.30pm
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| Tuesday 25 July |
Level 1 Cycling for Children (8 –11 years)
The Courtyard, Pomeroy Forest from 11am – 1pm
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| Tuesday 25 July |
Level 1 Cycling for Children (aged 12 + years)
The Courtyard, Pomeroy Forest from 2 - 4pm
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| Wednesday 26 July |
Level 1 Cycling for Young Adults / Adults
The Courtyard, Pomeroy Forest from 6.30pm - 8.30pm
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| Wednesday 9 August |
Alexander Technique – Breathing
Rowan Tree Centre
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August
Date & Time TBC
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Disability Inclusion Training Course (6 hours)
St Mary’s PS Sport / Assembly Hall |
| Date & Time TBC |
Autism Sports Coaching (3 hours)
St Mary’s PS Sport / Assembly Hall
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| Monday 4 & 11 September
Monday 18 & 25 September
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Air Fryer Cookery
Rowan Tree Centre from 7pm – 9pm
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| Wednesday 20 September |
Succession Planning for Farm Businesses
The Rowan Tree Centre from 7.30pm - 9pm
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Guided Walks in Pomeroy Forest
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Date
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Walk
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Saturday 8 July
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Places for Pollinators
10am – 12noon
Interested in what you can do for our pollinators? Come for a wander in the meadow and along the forest edge in Pomeroy Forest. We will take a look at the plants & pollinators that make this their home.
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Thursday 27 July
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Tree Identification
7.00pm to 9.00pm
Want to learn more about trees? This evening walk introduces you to the trees of Pomeroy Forest and how to identify them in all seasons.
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Thursday
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Messy Play
Rowan Tree Centre from 10am – 11am
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| Saturday 5 August |
Forest School Session for Families
1pm – 3pm
Fun in the forest for families. Join your guide on a getting close to nature session in the forest. Recommended for ages 5-10 years, all children to be accompanied by an adult. Be prepared to get mucky!
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| Saturday 26 August |
Introduction to Woodland Management
10am – 12noon
Following on from the tree identification walk. This walk will explore some of the challenges of managing a woodland, including invasive species.
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| Saturday 23 September |
Woodland Forage Walk
10am – 12noon
Join this walk to learn the forage delights of the autumn season while also learning about other plants that provide food throughout the year. Forage treats provided. Please state any dietary requirements on booking.
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| Friday 6 October |
Bat Walk and Talk
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Join us for a guided walk of the forest listening to the calls of local bats on handheld bat detectors. Learn how to use bat detectors, common species, where they roost, behaviours and much more! This walk takes place in the dark so bring a torch.
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Study Visits for Pomeroy Working Group Members
Date TBC (likely to be Saturday 23 September)
Study Visit to Slieve Gullion Forest Park & Gosford Forest Park.
Pomeroy Working Group and community representatives are invited to attend a best practice visit to Slieve Gullion Forest Park, which has a magical living storybook – The Giant’s Lair brought to life through a trail of intertwined fairy houses and arts features creating a childhood land with dragons, giants and fairies, inspired by local legend and mythical folklore.
The woodland trail, over a mile in length is similar to the concept soon to be delivered in Pomeroy Forest. There is a great opportunity here to see first-hand a similar project in operation and to hear from those that are responsible for managing the project. It is anticipated that the study visit will accommodate up to a maximum of 50 participants, transport will leave the Rowan Tree Centre, Pomeroy at approximately 9.30am returning 5.00pm, Refreshments and lunch will be provided on the day. Further details will issue in due course and numbers to be confirmed in advance.
Date TBC (weekday evening in September)
Study Visit to OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Davagh Forest
Pomeroy Working Group and community representatives from Pomeroy are invited to attend a best practice visit to Davagh Forest - OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory. An opportunity will be provided to learn more about running community facilities similar to the new Forest Building. Car share is encouraged and meeting place with be at the Observatory Building in Davagh Forest. Further details will issue in due course and numbers to be confirmed in advance.
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For more information:
For further information or enquires regarding the community engagement activities contact Rural Action on (028) 8648 0900 or email rosemary@ruralaction.co
Contact the team at Rural Action:
Telephone 028 8648 0900
Michael Kelly michael@ruralaction.co
Rosemary Hunter rosemary@ruralaction.co