Birdhill Tidy Towns

Spring Clean

Can you spare an hour to pick litter and tidy your locality. Young and old can play a big role in creating a cleaner and more attractive neighbourhood. Please join us on any of the following dates and locations. Gloves and bags will be provided.

You can make a difference!

Come along to a

CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND IN THE PARK

Sunday 18th December at 4.30pm

In Birdhill Community Park

Journey with the elves through the Magical Trail in search of Santa

A unique occasion for all the family

Enjoy Mulled Wine, Hot Chocolate, Mince Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Music & Dancing


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OPEN MEETING

in Matt The Threshers

on Wed 16th November 2011

Purpose:
Formulate Birdhill Tidy Village's plans for 2012.
Establish Focus Groups for the varying interests of the community.

Be sure that your voice is heard in creating a
better future for your community

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of
Birdhill Tidy Village Committee

in Matt The Threshers

on Wed 12th October

commencing at 8.00p.m.

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Community Day 2011

OPEN MEETING

in The Coopers

Thursday 23rd June at 9.00p.m.

To plan Community Day 2011

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Work Evenings

Every Monday at 7.00p.m.

Can you spare an hour to help maintain our village during the summer?

Come along any Monday night or contact any member of the committee to be allocated a task
(Weeding, cleaning, sweeping, watering, etc)

For the sake of the little village

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SEMINAR
on
Tidy Towns Planning

in Matt The Threshers

on Thursday 5th May

Talk/Presentation at 7.00p.m. Walkabout at 8.00p.m.

Guest Speaker: Dara Hilliard, Landscaping Consultant & Tidy Towns adjudicator

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Valentine Capers

Saturday 12th February

at The Coopers

Fun & Games, Love & Romance

Music by Footloose

Commencing at 9.30pm

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COMPOSTING & RECYCLING
WORKSHOP

In Birdhill Community Hall

On Wednesday 2nd February
Commencing at 8.00pm

Speaker: Nuala Madigan, Irish Peatland Conservation Council
On Home and Community Composting, Wormeries and Wildlife.

Shane O'Brien, Castleconnell will also show samples of his model railways
and creations from recycled materials

Admission free. Free draw for Composting Unit

Hosted by Birdhill I.C.A. and Birdhill Tidy Village Committee
in association with North Tipp Co. Co.

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SALE OF WORK

In Birdhill Community Hall

On Sunday 23rd January 2011

Commencing at 2.00pm.

Fuel, Groceries, Household Goods, Home baking, Clothing, etc, etc.

Pick up a bargain and support Birdhill Tidy Towns

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Birdhill Tidy Village

Annual General Meeting

in Matt The Threshers

on Wednesday 3rd November

at 8.00p.m.

Let's start now for a successful 2011

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NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

Sunday 3rd October is National Trails Day. This is a celebration of Ireland's wonderful variety of trails and a chance for everyone to enjoy some of our beautiful countryside. A walk in Birdhill is included in the day's programme of events. Participants are invited to assemble in Matt the Thresher's car park at 3.00pm to walk the Pollagh Trail where there will be a choice of a 2 or 4 mile walk. It is advisable to bring footwear and clothing for whatever weather prevails.

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OPEN MEETING

Birdhill has been involved in the Tidy Towns competition for 20 years. During that time, steady progress has been made, culminating in winning awards at county, national and European level and the Tidy Village Committee has played a significant role in the community.
After 2 decades, it is now opportune to assess where we are and to consider our future. Consequently, an open meeting will be held in Matt The Threshers on Wed 22nd September, commencing at 8.00p.m. to discuss all elements of the competition, the committee and the community.
This will not be a decision-making meeting, but will look at policies and structures for the future. These discussions will then guide and inform the A.G.M. which will be held in mid-October.
All members of the community are invited to attend this important meeting.


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Birdhill Heritage Trail

During National Heritage Week (Aug 21st - 29th) communities are asked to focus on local historical, environmental and natural heritage. In Birdhill, we will use the occasion to launch our new 'Walking Routes & Heritage Trail.'
The launch will take place on Sunday 29th August. You are invited to attend and to participate in a community walk.
Assembly in Matt The Threshers car park at 6.00p.m.
Rain gear and footwear suitable for roads and fields is advisable.
Total distance approx 6km.

Birdhill Railway Station 150 Celebrations

Programme of Events

Friday 23rd July

6.15pm: Formal ceremony at the Railway Station.
Unveil plaque. Music. Refreshments.

N.B. No parking at the Station

7.15pm: Guided History Walk through Birdhill (starting from the Railway Station)

8.15pm: Museum of Railway artefacts, Photos of Birdhill in bygone years, Display of
children's projects at Matt The Threshers

9.30pm: Open Air Platform at The Coopers.
Music. Sean-nós dancing exhibition. Set Dancing Competition


Saturday 24th July

3.00pm: Display of Vintage Cars & Machinery

3.15pm: Fancy Dress/Period Costumes Parade (Assemble at The Coopers)

4.00pm: Games in the Park (Skittles, Pitch & Toss, Horse shoe throwing, Hool-a-hoop, Hole-in-one, Ball in hoop, etc)

5.00pm: Novelty Sports (Sack, Egg & Spoon, 4 Legged, Wheelbarrow, Sprints, etc)

6.00pm: Children's Disco

6.00 - 9.00pm: Dining alfresco: Pig on a spit, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream

8.00pm: Tug-o-war challenge

9.30pm: Birdhill Song Contest

10.30pm: Platform Dancing with music by 'The Doves'



Special Offer from Irish Rail: €1 per person to travel by train from Birdhill to Nenagh or Limerick return on Friday 23rd July.
Trains to Limerick: 8.05a.m., 11.35a.m., 8.15p.m.
Trains to Nenagh: 7.00a.m., 5.15p.m. & 6.15p.m. (the latter arrives back in Birdhill at 7.15pm)

Be part of an exciting community week-end

Birdhill in Rhyme

As part of the programme of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Birdhill Railway Station a competition is being organised for newly composed songs or poems.

Rules
1. Compositions must be relevant to the Birdhill area, its people, places, history or culture.
2. Words must be original, but songs may be put to an existing air.
3. Entries must be submitted on a cassette tape or CD, with one copy of the typewritten words. Recordings will be returned only if accompanied with an appropriate stamped addressed envelope.
4. Compositions may be written in English or Irish.
5. Entries may be from groups or individuals.
6. Each composer will be responsible for providing the performer to sing or recite his/her entry in the final at his/her own expense.
7. There will be no entry fee.
8. Any entry should not exceed 4 minutes.
9. The official entry form must accompany all entries. Entry forms are available from the committee or can be accessed at www.birdhilltidytowns.ie
10. A preliminary adjudication will be on the recordings submitted, from which approximately 10 finalists will be chosen.
11. On reaching the final ten, entrants must be prepared and able to travel to Birdhill for the Grand Final at their own expense.
12. All songs/poems must be performed 'live' in the Final. Musical accompaniment by oneself or by other musicians is permissible. Recorded music or effects are not permitted as backing. Entrants may choose to perform without musical accompaniment if they wish.
13. Entry to the competition implies acceptance of the rules.
14. The decision of the organising committee will be final in all matters.
15. Adjudication will be on the basis of how well the song/poem interprets the spirit of Birdhill and the manner in which it is presented.
16. Categories: A: Under 16 years of age (Those who have not reached their 16th birthday on the date of the final 23/7/10)
B: Over 16 years of age

Prizes: A: 1st €100 2nd €50
B: 1st €100 2nd €50
Prizes will be in the form of vouchers to the above amounts


Closing date for entries: Wednesday 30th June 2010


Finalists will be notified on or before Friday 9th July 2010


Grand Final in Birdhill on Saturday 24th July 2010


Entries to be submitted to: Denis Floyd, Birdhill, Co. Tipperary
(061-379191), (087-9355750)

Birdhill in Rhyme

Entry Form

Title of Song/Poem: ________________________________________________


Composer: ________________________________________________


Address: ________________________________________________


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Telephone: (Home) _________________________


(Mobile) _________________________


I enclose the following for the 'Birdhill in Rhyme' competition:

1. Typed copy of the words

2. Recording of the song on _____________ (indicate whether Cassette/CD/DVD, etc.)

3. Other documents (Specify)___________________________________________


I hereby declare that the enclosed is an original song/poem


I agree to be bound by the rules of the competition



Signed: __________________________________________