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March 19, 2024

upcoming events – sleep workshops for parents, weight management/diabetes & managing pain, Making Connections, Outdoor play/forest school, social media for community groups

Tue 19th March 7-8pm – Sleep Talk Sleep Talk for Parents – calm bedtime routine via zoom

This workshop is a comprehensive guide for parents seeking to establish calm bedtime routines and promote restful sleep for their children.

 

Wed 20th March 10am – 3pm (Drop In) – Making Connections – Burnavon, Cookstown

Mid Ulster District Council, CWSAN and Radius Housing are delivering a ‘one stop shop’ event providing information on a range of organisations to help over 50’s get, and stay, connected within their community to mark Age Without Limits Action Day 2024. There’ll be over 20 support agencies to help you reach out and connect, reduce social isolation and loneliness, and to support older people to have active healthy lifestyles and remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.

No need to book – just drop in any time between 10am and 3pm.

Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Transport options are available from Radius Housing. Contact Leanne on 07778 124217 or Caoimhe on 07570 076219 to find out more.

The theme of this year’s action day is ‘See and be seen’ to help challenge the negative way ageing is represented in society.

Over 20 organisations will take part in the event. These include:

  • Alzheimer’s Society
  • Community Palliative Care Service
  • Community Transport
  • Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN)
  • Chest Heart and Stroke Association
  • Libraries NI
  • Macmillan
  • Marie Curie
  • Mid Ulster Agewell Partnership
  • Mid Ulster Council Well-being team
  • Mid Ulster Seniors Network
  • Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre
  • O40 Cookstown
  • Radius Housing
  • Shopmobility / Gobility
  • STEP Advice Services
  • Women’s Aid
  • Womens Resource Development Agency (WRDA)

For more information on the information event, contact the Council’s Age Friendly Co-ordinator on: raisa.donnelly@midulstercouncil.org or ring 03000 132 132

For more information on Age Without Limits Action Day visit: https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/

Wed 20th March 7 – 8pm – Sleep and Weight Management and link to Diabetes via zoom

Discover how sleep impacts your body composition. Learn to optimise sleep patterns that may significantly impact weight management. Uncover how sleep influences metabolism, appetite regulation, and hormone production. Insufficient or poor-quality sleep may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Chronic sleep deprivation and sleep disorders have been linked to insulin resistance, impaired glucose metabolism, and an elevated risk of developing diabetes.

Prioritising adequate and quality sleep is, therefore, considered an important lifestyle factor for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

 

Thurs & Fri 21st & 22nd March 10am –12noon – Outdoor play – 29 Aghalarg Road, Stewartstown BT71 5AB

Encourages children to get out and be active – Climb, swing, dig, splash, explore, cook, build, hide & walk in a fun and learning environment. Wellies essential. Children must be accompanying by a suitable adult.  For more info – ring Adele – 077 6950 3558

If you are looking after children or have a suitable outdoor space close to your community centre, please feel free to come along and see it in action. An opportunity to discuss possible options and learn from others.

 

Tue 26th March 7 – 9pm – Social Media Bootcamp for your community group webinar via zoom

From crafting compelling content to learning about effective engagement, this workshop will help promote your messages with success. Exploring Canva, Meta Business Suite and planning your content calendar for 2024

 

Wed 27th March 7 – 8pm – Sleep and Pain Management – via zoom

This workshop is a comprehensive guide to promote restful sleep to help with managing pain.  Learn about the connection between sleep and pain relief, practical strategies to enhance sleep quality, and learn how restful nights sleep can significantly alleviate chronic discomfort.

 

Thurs & Fri 28th & 29th March 10am –12noon – Outdoor play – 29 Aghalarg Road, Stewartstown BT71 5AB

Encourages children to get out and be active – Climb, swing, dig, splash, explore, cook, build, hide & walk in a fun and learning environment. Wellies essential. Children must be accompanying by a suitable adult.  For more info – ring Adele – 077 6950 3558

If you are looking after children or have a suitable outdoor space, close to your community venue, please feel free to come along and see it in action. An opportunity to discuss possible options for your area and learn from others.

 

These workshops are open to all health alliance members and NICHI Model groups (To become a member of the Health Alliance – sign up for free here: http://HealthAllianceNI.com/Membership-Registration/)

To book your place of any of the above online workshops, please contact Anita reigister@cwsan.org or 075 4063 5862

 

Learn How to Save Lives!  Thurs 28th March 2024 7 – 9pm – FREE Defibrillator Training Session – The Royal Hotel, Old Coagh Road, Cookstown

Registration is essential! Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today. Contact the PCSP staff at Mid Ulster District Council by Tuesday, 26th March: Call: 03000 132 132 Email: pcsp@midulstercouncil.org

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