Naas calendar set to raise thousands of euro for special education schools

A beautifully-produced calendar by Naas Photography Group expects to raise thousands of euro for children with autism.

The publication, which is priced at €10 and available in local shops, features stunning images of the Naas area such as the Canal Harbour, the Lakes (above), St David's Church as well as the Curragh (below).

All proceeds will go towards the Saplings group which run five schools located in Kill, Rathfarnham, Carlow, Goresbridge and Mullingar.

The schools are co-educational specialist schools, providing quality education for pupils with autism and complex needs.

Each school offers a range of child-centred, autism specific education which draws on a range of evidence based interventions.

Naas Photography Group was started in February 2012 and there are currently approximately 30 active members. They meet on a monthly basis and organise regular shoots.

A spokesman said: "Our emphasis is on the social aspect of photography, the fun element and the things that we learn along the way are an added bonus!"

The group is affiliated with the Irish Photography Federation and membership is open to anyone over 18 – regardless of their level of expertise or what type of camera they have.

The calendars are available in Gouldings Hardware, Mattimoes, Londis on Pacelli Road and Centra in Hazelmere.