Féach is a Support Group for Parents of Blind and visually impaired Children

Skiiing 2011

Feach Ski Trip 15th January 2011.

St. Johann, Austria, Hotel Fischer ****

 

   
·       Half Board basis – breakfast & evening meal
·       Children’s play area and cinema
·       Highly qualified ski instructors specialised in disability skiing
·       Special awards & prize-giving evening
·       Gala evening on the Friday night
·       Free entry to St. Johann sports centre, rink and pool
·       Free welcome drink on arrival
·       Free ski storage room
·       Free lift passes for children under 5
·       Free ski & boot hire for 1 child aged 14 yrs & under when 2 adults pre book same
ADULTS     €699                              CHILDREN   €589
 
                                                          
 
Inc flights into Salzburg, transfers, 7 nights accommodation, rep services, gov. levy & taxes. Ski packs & insurance are extra. Supplement of €20 applies on Innsbruck flight.Child price apply for children aged between 2 and 11 when sharing with 2 adults in the room. Single supplements apply.
For enquiries ring or to book ring Sharon at Topflight on 01 2401727
 
 

 

Water skiing weekend

Waterskiing Weekend at Carrig Waterski & Wakeboarding Centre
 A weekend of water sking has be arranged for the weekend of the 28/29th August at the Carrig Waterski and Wakeboarding Centre by Irish Blind Sports. This centre has helped to bring the joy and exhileration of water sking to many blind and visually impaired people in the past through their link with Irish Blind Sports. Places are limited to a group of 8 so book as early as possible to secure a spot.  The cost for the waterskiing lessons for the weekend is €30, this includes two days skiing lessons and use of all waterskiing equipment, the weekend is been generously subsidised by Irish Blind Sports. If you are interested in taking  part contact info@ibsports.ie

Summer Picnic Marley Park

We are organising a get together in Marley Park on Sunday the 13th June. Meet at the big house at 2:00pm. Just bring yourself, the kids, a picnic (optional), a tolerance for all weather conditions, a sense of humour and anything else you think will help make an enjoyable afternoon. We hope to have a game of rounders or football maybe even a tug of war. Ring Eithne on 0879880518 or Maria on 0877918429 if you have any queries. Hope to see you there.

Why not try Sailing this Summer

Sailing Summer Programme - Dun Laoghaire

For children aged 8 to 17, 'Come and Try It', Sunday 20th June 2010, 10:30am in Dun Laoghaire Marina. No sailing experience necessasary. For those who enjoy it and wish to continue a sailing programme will run for five Sunday's starting on the 27th of June 2010. This is a great opportunity to try sailing with professional supervision in a supportive envioronment.  For further details and to register, please contact: Alison Ryan at 087 4198796.

Womens Mini Marathon Training Programme

Well done to all those who completed the Womens Mini Marathon 2010, the first wet Mini Marathon in years. We hope you enjoyed it and if you did run keep it up 

Why not try Horse Riding?

Has your child ever expressed and interest in horse riding? now's their chance to try it out. We have provisionally booked Festina Lente horse riding school www.festinalente.ie  for the 7th July 2010 at 3:00pm for a group of 8 children. This is a fantastic school with superb facilities, a great way to try out a new activity in a supportive professional envioroment. Ring Eithne A.S.A.P. if your interested on 087 9880518

Ski Reunion in Kilternan - March 27th

 

The first Feach ski trip was held in St Johann, Austria in January of this year. We’ve arranged for a get together for those who attended and any others who may have an interest in doing so for the next trip. Even if you’re not thinking of skiing we’d still be delighted if you came along to meet other parents & children.
 
Its on Saturday March 27th from 12 noon until 3pm in the Ski Club of Ireland at Kilternan.
 
The cost is only €10 per child and afterwards we’re planning to go to the nearby Golden Ball pub for a drink & a chat.
 
Hope to see you then!
 

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