Tickets for the All-Ireland final will be frantically sought by one and all after Tipp’s great semi-final victory on Sunday. Well, just between you and me, we have a pair available at Cabragh Wetlands. All you need to do is invest a couple of euro in a ticket for our Open Day (August 29th 1-5) Raffle (or a book of 6 for €10) and you have as much chance of two Stand tickets at Croke Park as the next person. What a cost-effective way of giving yourself a fair crack at seeing the long-awaited toppling of Kilkenny! There are other great prizes available in the raffle – thanks to those who donated the Fuji Digital Camera and Dinner for Two at the Horse and Jockey.
Open Day preparations are going ahead well, and we hope to see a good turnout on the day. With talks and guided walks, animals and pond life to look at, wonderful pictures and cards to buy, cakes, teas and so much more, this will be a great family day out. Don’t forget the Children’s Fancy Dress Show, with entries on a theme of nature, please. This is a chance for real creativity and memorable fun for parents as well as children. We are still looking for donations of good quality items for an auction, so if you have something, please get in touch (0504-43879). As always we are immensely grateful for the support and generosity of the local community.
There should be plenty of stands for you to see, which as a whole will give a clear message about the great things being done in the Thurles area to create a less damaging and more sustainable way of life. We cannot continue to burn fossil fuels indefinitely, we cannot continue to foul our waterways, desecrate the countryside and damage the eco-systems and habitats that sustain the balance and variety of life on Earth. Cabragh Wetlands Open Day will give you and your children important ideas to reflect on, awareness of new technology and the chance to connect with local groups and individuals who are doing their bit to move us towards a better way of living. Do you want your grandchildren to live in a world where success is measured in terms of material prosperity, financial wealth and conquest of nature, or in a world where the natural biological wealth of our flora and fauna are healthy and resilient, where man and other species can live alongside each other in mutually beneficial harmony? At the basis of this must be a network of communities living good lives.
Dale Treadwell invites you to join him at Cabragh Wetlands this Sunday 22nd August from 3-5. The Den’s resident Bug Man will be explaining the wetlands to children and families – Let’s Explore Cabragh Wetlands! Entry is free, and thanks to Thurles Library for their work in setting up this event.
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