World Heart Day

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

To coincide with World Heart Day on Thursday, September 29, Croí and HSE West Mayo PCCC are inviting members of the public to a free public meeting and open forum in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, at 8pm. The guest speaker will be Dr Pat Nash, consultant cardiologist, University Hospital, Galway. The theme of this year’s World Heart Day is One World, One Home, One Heart, which according to Croí, emphasises the important role we all can play in reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke on ourselves, our families, and our economy.

Parent and toddler group

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Ballina Family Resource Centre, Thursdays from 10.30am to 12 noon. If you are interested in joining go along. All are welcome, for further information contact Ballina Family Resource Centre on 096 75573.

Irish language youth club

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Cumann na bhFiann, Ireland's largest Irish language youth organisation, has opened a new club in Caisleán an Bharraigh. It will run on Tuesday evenings in Gaelscoil Raifteirí between 5pm and 6.30pm. This club will be run by Barra MacThiarnáin and promises to be a fun filled, enjoyable, club run in a safe environment. It is open to all students from fifth class in primary school right through to Leaving Cert classes, regardless of the level of Irish the student may have. For more information call Barra on 087 988 2180 or by email to [email protected]

Claremorris AFC

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Are you having a clean out before winter sets in? Tidying out the garden shed or farmsheds? Claremorris AFC is looking for all types of scrap metals including old gates, bicycles, old radiators, car parts, copper pipes or cylinders, etc. No load is too big or too small. Ring Steven on 086 816 7470, Tony on 087 150 1155, or Peter on 087 643 0194 for more information.

Syringe Driver

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Palliative Care Team presents Syringe Driver in memory of Margaret Madden to Ave Maria private nursing home, Tooreen, on Thursday September 29 at 2.30pm. Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited. The palliative care nursing team will have use of the driver to travel throughout the communities and nursing homes. It will be easily accessed 24 hours at Ave Maria

End your fear of speaking in public

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

A one day workshop entitled ‘The True You Communicates’ is taking place in a beautiful secluded location 2.5 miles from Castlebar tomorrow (Saturday). This workshop is for people who find it difficult to speak in public, or experience anxiety when all eyes are on them. The workshop is facilitated by Claire Ní Grianna, who has more than 12 years’ experience facilitating groups. She provides a safe and supportive environment for empowering people to discover their authentic selves. For further information visit www.thetrueyou.ie

Chi-gong workshops for Western Care Association

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Arend Wijmenga, a fourth dan grade tai chi instructor, is conducting two two-hour Chi-gong workshops in aid of Western Care in the Ruby Room, Royal Theatre, Castlebar, tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Chi-gong seeks to heal the body by balancing the energy-flow within, strengthen what is deficient, and reduce excess. All this occurs through movement and breathing exercises whose primary aim is the systematic moving and balancing of the chi (energy) in the human body. The ba duan jin exercises can be practised standing and sitting, making them beneficial and suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. The cost is €20 per workshop, payable on the door, with all proceeds going to Western Care Association. For further information and bookings contact Arend on 094 9367536 or 087 1679031.

Go for Life for over fifty fives

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Ballina Family Resource Centre and Mayo Sports Partnership are running a “Go for Life” programme aimed at the over 55s. This programme cost €5 and will be on in Ballina Family Resource Centre on Monday September 19, at 12 noon for one hour. The class will consist of scenic walking. For more information ring Pat O’Brien 087 254 0334 / 096 72300. This group still meets on Wednesdays at 11am.

Fitness 4 Men

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Are you a man and interested in exercising and getting fit? If the answer is yes, Ballina FRC in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership and Pat O’Brien is running a fitness programme for men of all ages. Classes include circuit training, hill walking, kettle bells, and swimming. It will be held on Wednesday September 21 from 9.30am to 10.30am in Ballina Family Resource, Abbey Street. The cost is €5. If you are interested in taking part in any of these classes contact Pat O’Brien 087 254 0334 / 096 72300 or Ballina Family Resource Centre 096 75573.

Cancer support services

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Ballina Family Resource Centre is currently providing a facility for Mayo Cancer Support Association Outreach Services to run a counselling service in Ballina. The counselling service is available every Tuesday morning in Ballina FRC. This service is available to cancer patients and members of their family who have been affected by cancer and need support. This service is free of charge. To make an appointment contact Ballina Family Resource Centre on 096 75573 or Rock Rose House Castlebar on 094 903 8407.

Walking guide launch

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Connemara and Mayo form an area known for stunning scenery, and a new guidebook by walking guide Paul Phelan describes some of the region’s best and most spectacular walks. Connemara & Mayo – A Walking Guide will be launched by Clifden-based archaeologist Michael Gibbons in Westport Tourist Office on Thursday September 22 at 5pm.

Integrated dance at Mayo Culture Night

Fri, Sep 16, 2011

Croí Glan, one of Ireland’s leading integrated dance companies, will join forces this September with young people from Ridgepool Training Centre and Danceworld, the west coast’s largest and most successful dance and performance academy to create a new dance piece. At a day long workshop on September 22, disabled and non-disabled dancers will get together in a participatory form of dance that encourages trust and self-expression. Out of this experience will emerge a work which will be performed as part of the Mayo Culture Night on September 23 in Ballina Arts Centre at 8pm.

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