CELT is a community group and registered charity involved in:-
Ecology, Nature conservation, Traditional skills, Environmental education,
Training, Renewable energy, Wildlife, Sustainable Woodland management,
Native trees, Willow-work, Woodcarving, Súgán Chair making, Woodland
Wines & Beer Making, Leatherwork, Blacksmith, Coppersmith, Coppice crafts,
Native Tree Nursery and planting, Schools projects, Herblore, Canoe building,
Fishing and more !

GARY ELLIS - R.I.P - Sadly Gary passed away on the morning 21st June.  Gary was
a stalwart of CELT Weekend in the Woods and other events.  As our Site Manager
he put in countless voluntary hours of hard work helping build and repair work
shelters, water pump, plumbing, kitchen, etc, then welcoming everyone and
minding health and safety, making sure tutors and staff had all they needed, 
organising the raffle, thanking all concerned on behalf of CELT and then coming
back a day or two later to dismantle things and tidy up - not to mention playing a
regular part in management meetings, often taking on the difficult role of chairman.
We will all really miss him and our thoughts go to his wife Shelley and family.
A Gathering for Gary, Saturday 17th July, 8pm in Bealkelly Woods.  CELT is holding its
Summer in the Woods event on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July, in Bealkelly Woods,
at which Gary was to be Site Manager and one of the organisers. We will miss him hugely.
On the Saturday night we will have a bonfire, open to all Gary's friends, where we can
share memories and stories, photos and poems. On Sunday, we will build a commemorative
stone bench in a quiet area of the woods, near the rampump, where Gary spent a lot of time. 
Our Summer in the Woods workshops will run from 10am on Saturday and from lunchtime on Sunday.
Click on Weekend in the Woods page, under News & Events (above) for full details

 
  
Gary saw the bigger picture of what groups such as CELT and Seedsavers are about - what 'sustainable
living' really means - improving health and happiness for all life on the planet.  However difficult the
work-load might occasionally be, he said that just to see the look of sheer joy on people's faces when
they had created something beautiful and useful with their newly learned skills made everything
worthwhile.  He also had a great appreciation for the ecological aspects such as habitat management
- after working alone deep in the woods with the 'ram-pump' water system, he would say what a blissful
experience it was to be down by the stream among the trees, wildflowers and birds - at one with
nature.  The least we can do is to continue doing what we can and remember Gary's philosophy.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS :
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July, CELT Summer in the Woods,
Bealkelly Oak Woods, Tuamgraney, Co Clare.   Develop your Rustic Skills, Help us
to improve our Workshop Spaces.  Come and help us make...Dry Stone Walls,
Rustic Furniture, Felted Wallhangings, Carved Wooden Signs, Natural Building and
More!  Open to adults (age 14+) only (for safety reasons).
Free Camping (for participants), Free Carpark, Bring your own Food. Baked Potatos &
Handmade Pizzas available.  Only €20 for the weekend! (€15 annual membership is a requirement).
Click on Weekend in the Woods page, under News & Events (above) for full details

Next CELT Weekend in the Woods Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd October, Bealkelly Oak Woods, Tuamgraney, Co Clare.
(2 day workshops in Traditional Crafts  / Sustainable & Ecological Skills)

CELT TREE NURSERY
Range of quality certified Native Irish Trees and Shrubs - available nationwide by
post / courier during autumn / winter / spring, also Sweet Chestnut, Cob Nuts,
Blueberries, Raspberries now available - reduce your carbon footprint now! Many
Herbs also available. Price List

            
CELT Gift Vouchers - an ideal gift!  Buy a voucher for any amount over €10 towards
a Training Course - or Trees / Plants (see above). Just send cheque or PO with note
of Name of person the voucher is for, your own name and address (it can be sent
direct or to you).

Raging against the Machine, Sunday Tribune Article featuring CELT Tutors 14/3/10

Join CELT now ! Send €15 euro (by Chq or PO payable to CELT) to become a
Member for one year ~ €25 for Family membership or join on-line
(go to Booking / Membership page) and pay through Paypal.
Membership is required to attend any CELT events at Bealkelly Wood

Centre for Environmental Living and Training,
Main Street, Scariff, Co Clare, Ireland.
Phone : +353 (0)61-640765 E-mail: info@celtnet.org

CELT (Registered Charity CHY 14519) welcome sponsorship of projects, programmes and events.
Sponsors will benefit from any media coverage and will be included in our brochures and
newsletters. Please get in touch if you can help - you can make an important contribution to
environmental education and training.