What's On
Groups & Clubs are coming to terms with complying with the Level 5 restrictions.
Unlike previous years there's no sign yet of any Christmas Markets and we've found only one Christmas Experience.
Local Walks
We've mapped several loop walks through the Estates with varying lengths and times.
Help Improve The Neighbourhood
Johnstown Tidy Towns are working their way through their plan to inject colour through planting. They need more volunteers and ideas for projects that will be of benefit to the Community.
Read about their current project.
Get involved with Your Estate
Woodland Trail
The Athlumney Riverside Trail offers a unique unspoilt experience but you'll need wet weather shoes.
Accessed either from Kilcarn Bridge, through the fence line behind the Council office off Bothar Sion (with care) or via one of many paths from the fields of the IDA.
Please note that the IDA is private property and the Bothar Sion entry gates are locked on weekends.
Also note that fields are farmed for grass so please be respectful.
River Walk
The Ramparts Walk alongside the River Boyne offers a linear path which under new proposals will eventually link Navan with Drogheda.
Hill of Tara
Potentially within 5km reach offering stunning views over the County with a perimeter trail around the main attraction of the mounds.
Local Parks
Blackwater Park in North Navan offers an all weather circular path, lots of open spaces and it's both dog and cycle friendly.
Weekend parking recently has been a problem with the venue proving popular.
Johnstown Peoples Park doesn't have the facilities but offers a large safe open green for families to enjoy.
Please note that Dalgan Park is currently CLOSED to the public due to the need to protect their elderly residents.
Map our Trees
The Autumn leaves are gathering on the ground but from what type of trees are they falling from?
If you're going out for a walk and looking for something more to do then consider identifying the trees you pass and record them in Johnstown Tidy Towns Tree Survey.
Invite Birds to Your Garden
One simple bird feeder can provide hours of entertainment adding vibrance, colour and activity from wild birds.
View the Night Sky
It's getting darker earlier and on clear evenings you'd be surprised to know what you're really seeing and that you don't really need to leave your garden.
Use one of many apps to help you such as Google's Sky Map found in any of the App Stores. Alternatively try the website timeanddate.com to see what you could see on any particular night in the future.
Keep Fit
Fresh air is in plentiful supply and so too are local clubs offering a huge variety of activities. Many are finding ways to work within Covid restrictions.
Cycle Routes
With less traffic on the road it's the perfect opportunity to see the neighbourhood on your bike BUT be sure to have lights and Hi Vis on these dark evenings.
Navan Cycling Initiative voluntary group has created a Map of all the known cycle paths within the Navan Neighbourhood.
Learn Something New
Whether it's mathematics, cookery or the environment we've amassed a few articles for you to explore.
Look After Your Mental Health
Open up that conversation and on occasion you might want to be really honest and say
"No, I'm not OK".
It's OK to ask for help. to talk, to share, to off load, and you'll discover help will be there.
Support our Local Shops
Long term living with Covid will likely mean shop opening times will vary for month's to come.
If we don't buy locally then shops (and jobs) will close.
Very Local Shops and see which now offer online or click and collect services.
Give Your Clothes a 2nd Life
The weather's turning cold and your old clothes are needed. If you're having a sort out consider gathering them up ready for donation to any worthy cause.
In Nov 2019 we spent an evening with Dublin Outreach volunteers to see where your donations go.
Reduce Bills
Explore ways to reduce your household bills and avoid wasting energy and cash.
Offer a Helping Hand
If you've got time to spare or if you're looking for a way to offer support within your community then see if there's a local charity you can help.
Navan Outreach
We'll have more on this later but we know that people are currently sleeping rough on Navan's Streets. Please offer your shopping or your time to the Johnstown Tidy Towns Community Support Group.
Smith's SuperValu, Athboy's People who Care Share group, ICHH, and your donations are making a difference to provide food and clothing to those going without.
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Community Support
Since March volunteers have delivered over 600 food hampers to local families in need.
Please buy and then donate essential supplies to ensure this service can meet the demand over the winter months.
Get involved by contacting Johnstown Tidy Towns Community Support Group.
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