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_ Talk on Exercise and Ageing:
These talks will will be given by Paul Bolger, chartered physiotherapist from Nano Physiotherapy and take place in the following libraries over the month of March.
You will have a chance to chat to Paul after the talk also.
Topics included in the talk are:
- Why is exercise even healthy in the first place? Our ancestors hold the key...
- How your body changes with exercise.
- How much exercise do you really need? And what type?
- I’m unfit - am I destined for ill-health?
- Practical tips for becoming more active
Graiguenamanagh library – Friday 10th March at 11am
Castlecomer library – Friday 24rd March at 11am
Callan library – Friday 31st March at 11am
_ Hello How Are You?
Kilkenny Library Service will be taking part in the Hello how are you campaign with Mental Health Ireland on March 30th this year.
Hello, How Are You? is a campaign about connection and engaging in open conversations about mental health. The campaign asks individuals, communities, workplaces, friends & family to say Hello and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way. Asking this small question and having one conversation can make a real difference in someone’s life. Creating, maintaining and staying connected with others helps tackle loneliness, creates a sense of belonging and purpose and builds relationships.
www.hellohowareyou.info for more information.
Hello-Conversation-Card-downloadable.pdf (size 590 KB)
_ Safefood Ireland
Safefood, MABS and The HSE Ireland have produced a free cookbook called ‘101 Square Meals, easy recipes for everyday life’ you can pick up a free copy in your local library branch while stocks last or download the online version here.
https://www.safefood.net/101-square-meals-cookbook
_ The Irish Heart Foundation mobile unit will visit Castlecomer library on Wednesday June 7th .
The Irish Heart Foundations Mobile Health Unit offers free blood pressure and pulse checks to groups and communities across Ireland. This service is entirely free of charge.
Our Mobile Health Unit has two private consultation rooms with a nurse available in each room to provide heart health information and do free blood pressure and pulse checks. The one-to-one advice offered by the nurse is a vital part of this check. Each person receives a personal record card with their results and in the event of any abnormal results is advised to follow up with their GP.
Keep an eye on our page for more updates.