Posted 09/02/2018

HEALTHY IRELAND IN KILDARE

January - March 2018

Kildare Local Community Development Committee and Kildare Children and Young People's Services Committee are promoting a more healthy lifestyle across the county.

The following activities are taking place in the coming weeks.
So come on and get involved - all events are free!!

Kildare LCDC & CYPSC




Come On and Get Involved!

MOJO Kildare - Creating Male Space

Mojo Kildare

Mojo Kildare work with men across Kildare:

  • Athy -  a 12 week Mojo Programme starts on January 24th in the Athy Community Family Centre.
  • Two Fitness Boosters Programmes will take place in Newbridge and Athy in February/March
  • Two Young Men's 4 week Mini Mojo programmes will be held in Athy. "Rev Up" starts Feb 6th and Kildare Town "Head Sup" in March
  • Working Men's Wellbeing Programme - location and dates to be confirmed.

 For further information contact Niamh/Lorna: 045-446357 or Niamh at 087-2845871, niamh@mojo.ngo, lorna@mojo.ngo

Meet and Move Dance Workshops

Meet and Move - Dance Workshops

Gentle and fun dance workshops are running every Monday from 12-1pm until March 26th in McAuley Place, Naas.

All are welcome but we really encourage people living with health issues such as Parkinson's disease and dementia, older residents and people caring for others.

 For further information contact Carolann: 083-1709589, carolanncourtney@kwaras.ie

South Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force

South Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force

Tobacco, Cannabis and You

A mobile friendly website is being developed to encourage young people to think about their cannabis use and consider making a positive change. 

This website aims to promote health and wellbeing through information, interactive assessment and highlighting clear pathways of support.

 For further information contact Steven: 045-875111, 087-9217970, devworker@swrdatf.ie

County Kildare Chamber of Commerce

County Kildare Chamber of Commerce

Health and Wellbeing Week

High profile health and wellbeing experts will work with local businesses to promote a healthier workforce across Kildare.

A range of activities and targeted talks will be held as part of Health and Wellbeing week. 

Karl Henry, Philly McMahon, Brent Pope, and Oisin McConville are some of the speakers confirmed.

Kathryn Thomas will launch the week in Kildare Village on March 8th.

 For further information contact Allan: 045-894074, 087-2944333, allan@countykildarechamber.ie

Healthy Ireland in Kildare

 

Kildare Sports Partnership

Kildare Sports Partnership

Getting Physically Active & Sports Inclusion Disability Programme

A wide range of opportunities to increase physical activity are taking place across the county:

  • 25 communities across Kildare are starting a couch to 5k programme
  • Fitsticks Training
  • Swimming, cycling and physical activities targeting children with disabilities
  • A range of training workshops

The programme will be launched by Catriona McKiernan on Wednesday 21st February at 7pm in Kildare County Council.

 For further information contact Syl/Eddie: 045-980457/980456, Syl 086-3801083, ksp@kildarecoco.ie

County Kildare Leader Partnership

County Kildare Leader Partnership

Healthy Communities Initiative

Six communities are being targeted to become more active and healthy:

  • Athy
  • Celbridge
  • Kildare Town
  • Naas
  • Newbridge
  • Suncroft

Increased involvement in local sports groups and physical fitness is being supported.
Community based health promotion is also taking place through training and Healthy Food made Easy programmes.

 For further information contact Pat: 045-8954450, 086-8149623, pat@countykildarelp.ie

Healthy Ireland at your Library

Kildare County Council Library Service

Healthy Ireland at your Library Service

In addition the Healthy Ireland at your Library Service is available in all libraries across the county.

  • Books on Health and Wellbeing
  • Online Health Information E-books, e-audiobooks and e-magazines
  • Programmes and Events Talks
  • Discussions and workshops relating to various health and wellbeing topics are planned

 For further information contact Sandara: 045-448306, 087 3671392, sturner@kildarecoco.ie

 


About Healthy Ireland in Kildare

 

Funding is provided through Kildare Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), Kildare Children and Young People's Services Committee (CYPSC) following a successful proposal to the Department of Health. The Healthy Ireland at Your Library service is funded under a contract managed by the Local Government Management Agency.

Funding is provided through Kildare LCDC, CYPSC following a successful proposal to the Department of Health. The Healthy Ireland at Your Library service is funded under a contract managed by the Local Government Management Agency.