KIDS Argentina

K.I.D.S. Newsletter (Jan 2012)

Florencia — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:34:56 +0000

Every year we send a report to our “fans” and donors of what we’ve been up to during the previous year and what are we planning for the year ahead. If you would like to read this year’s one, simply click here.

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K.I.D.S. Shop

Florencia — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:35:05 +0000

We are DELIGHTED to announce that we have finally been able to set up our little shop.

Throughout the years we’ve been ordering merchandise for our friends and volunteers and as we received so much positive feedback on each and every one of the items, we thought why not use them to raise much needed funds? So here we are!! Setting up our very own Shop.

For the moment, you can see a list of the items and photos of them HERE and you can contact Flo via email or phone to order them. There will be a shipping charge added to the total.

Hope you like them and get ordering soon!

Reunion walk – Kinnity, Aug 2011

Florencia — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:47:29 +0000

After a break of two months, the KIDS walking group reunited for their second walk of 2011 / 2012 training program. Our group met in Kinnitty and decided to complete the Kinnitty Forest Loop walk, which is part of the many walks around the Slieve Blooms. There are walks to suit all ages and levels of fitness and full details of the walks can be found at

http://www.slievebloom.ie

For a number of the group it was their first walk since we returned from completing the first part of KIDS Camino Portugese 4 year challenge back in May. So the forest look walk was ideal, as the walks give lots of options in terms of terrain and length to suit the different levels of fitness.

It was a lively and chatty group that set off from the centre of Kinnitty and needless to say the laughter and fun soon started. It was a beautiful morning and the sun beamed down on the group of walkers amid a few black clouds. Undeterred, the group continued out towards Kinnitty Castle before turning off into the forest. We walked through lovely forest areas which provided breathtaking views of the Offaly countryside. Incline of the walk was gradual so the impact on the walkers was minimal compared to some of the conditions that we encountered in Portugal in May. It was a nice ramble and as always great discussions fortified by a lovely picnic under a tree from the rain. Our lovely picnic provided by Pauline and despite the rain the food was tasty and deliceious. Pauline and Cora provided insight to the local history of Kinnitty Castle and its ghosts – if its an Irish castle, there has to be a ghost story!!

After walking for over two hours we arrived back at our starting point to enjoy once again the lovely hospitality of Pauline and Peter.
The group were staying over and after a rest and shower we had BBQ at the Slieve Bloom pub in Kinnitty village. We all loved this pub – great atmosphere and great food and we can highly recommend it as somewhere to stop at even if you are just driving through Kinnitty. What the group liked was the community atmosphere, everyone knew each other and we received a warm welcome.

Overall, our re-union walk was a great success, we got to meet up, have a walk and then a knees up. If you get the chance check out the Slieve Bloom walks and have a great days walking – its only two hours from Dublin.

Click HERE if you would like to see some photos of our walks.

Camino walks schedule 2011

Florencia — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:57:14 +0000

Sunday 18th September – Athy

Our walk will be along the Canal in Athy out to the Three Counties and return to Athy.

Distance: 20Km
Terrain: Flat
Meeting Place: Athy Town Centre at 11:00am
Time: 5 hours

Walkers need to bring packed lunch, waterproofs and walking boots.

Sunday 23rd October – Red Route Glendalough

Spinc and the Wicklow Way (Red Route)

MEETING POINT: UPPER CAR PARK GLENDALOUGH AT 10:30AM.

Grade: Hillwalk
Distance: 11km
Time: 4hrs
Climb: 490m

This walk follows the same route as the other Spinc trails up onto the boardwalk. It stays on this boardwalk for 1.7km before turning off in the direction of Lugduff Mountain. This Section of the trail is a good place to spot deer and birds such as Raven, Merlin and Kestrel. Finally the trail links up with the Wicklow Way track to lead you back to the Information Office.

Walkers need to bring packed lunch, water proofs. Walking boots required.

Sunday 20th November – Slieve Blooms

Meet at Rosenallis Community Centre at 11:00am

Distance: 13km
Terraine: Hill Walk
Time: approx. 4 hours

Walk will be along the River Barrow in Glenbarrow, climbing Capard Ridge and walking the new board walk, as well as walking through some lovely native woodland in Capard Woods.

The walk will be along forestry road and tracks, and is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Children aged 10 years and older are allowed, when accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Walkers should wear appropriate footwear (walking boots are recommended) and bring weatherproof clothing along with a packed lunch and drinks.

NO WALK IN DECEMBER

Comedy night out at The Laughter Lounge

Florencia — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:23:19 +0000

4 Great Comedians and Late Bar with DJ

** FREE Cocktail between 7 – 7.30pm**

This years Comedy night is going to be special for two reasons: It is a Father Ted Special and K.I.D.S. Comedy Fundraiser.

When: Friday 26th August 2011

Where: Laughter Lounge (8 Eden Quay, O’Connell Bridge, Dublin 1)

100 yards from O’Connell Bridge in the basement of the brand new granite and redbrick building on Eden Quay, on the Northside of the River Liffey

Tickets price: 25 euro*
Buy with Cora on 087-2873630 or online throughour website using our Make a Donation button to purchase your ticket

*For every 4 tickets purchased you get one free.
Why not make it a night out with friends, family or work mates?

Father Ted Special
Our Infamous Father Ted Special is back this August packed full of your favourite Ted characters along with the ever popular Lovely Girls Competition…Go on .. Go on..Go on..Go..GO ON!!

Joe Rooney: Father Ted and Killinaskully legend tops off this unbeatable night (Father Damo)

Patrick McDonnell: Naked Camera and Father Ted star is one of the finest comedians in Ireland (Eoin McLove)

Bournville & Cadbury: Sketch Comedy that will melt in your mouth and leave you hungry for more, warning may contain nuts

Kevin Gildea: One of the founders of modern Irish comedy returns to host this Father Ted Special (Father Cave)

Survey for our walkers

Florencia — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:51:43 +0000

Hi all, as we are really interested in hearing your thoughts on the walk and improving it for the next year, we created this very small and simple survey. We’d be really grateful if you could spend 5 minutes of your time filling it out for us. Thank you!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QQGK3T9

Amazing end to the 1st part of our 4-year challenge

Florencia — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:56:18 +0000

What an amazing week everyone had in Portugal. The walkers walked over the target of 155Km, about 180Km was the total and they still had energy to enjoy a tour around Lisbon on their day off. What made us even prouder was to hear all the walkers give eachother support when they thought it was too tough by saying “go on, we are doing this for the KIDS in Argentina” and that was enough to keep going.

We cannot thank enough to everyone who supported the walkers, who sponsored the walk in general, who sent texts of support, calls encouraging everyone to keep going but specially to all the ones who decided to join us in this adventure. It would have not been even half as good if it wasn’t for you. THANK YOU.

Click HERE for some photos.

The time has come…

Florencia — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:46:28 +0000

Tomorrow is the day we all in K.I.D.S. look forward to all year long! The start of our yearly walk. It is so exciting! This year we start our 4 year challenge in Portugal. All our walkers are all looking forward to it and getting everything ready.

If you would like to sponsor any of the walkers, you can still do so through paypal on our website or via MyCharity.ie

Thank you to all who have already sponsor them and a special GOOD LUCK to all the walkers!!

Pre-walk walks :)

Florencia — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:51:46 +0000

Oh my goodness, what a fantastic walk! Weather was on our side and so was the scenery! Absolutely amazing pre-walk from Bray into Dublin’s city centre in preparation for the big one in Portugal!!!

Next one will be in Glenmalure to Glendalough/Laragh, a superb walk with breathtaking views of the Glenmalure Valley, the Lakes of Glendalough and its 6th Century Monastic City. This monastic settlement was the hob of learning in Europe from the 6th until the 12th century.
Distance: 14Km, Height Gain: 450m

Do join us! We really do have a fantastic time!

Yet more awesome THANK YOUS…

Florencia — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:49:03 +0000

We want to say an other big massive THANK YOU to an other of our greatest supporters, Lorraine.

Lorraine joined us in 2010’s walk and ever since she has been one of our most constant supporters. Not only with fund raisers but also in creating awareness of the problem our children in Argentina have to face. She single handedly organised an incredible quiz night in Clonmel on the 26th of March. She raised an incredible amount of money for the Portuguese Camino Challenge of 2011.

Lorraine, it is a pleasure to count with you as a big part of our NGO. Thank you.

Also, a special thank you to Peter, Pauline, Cora, Aoife and P.J.