Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership - launches Ireland’s First Healthy Town
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership
Desart Hall, New St, Kilkenny (056) 7720870
www.krsp.ie
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership in pursuit of Kilkenny County Council's recently launched Healthy Towns Initiative, have arranged a comprehensive series of health focused events. Please see the list below and bring to the attention of family, friends and other colleagues.
All events subject to change. Please visit www.irishtimes.com/healthytowns for up to date event information.
Health Checks as part of Healthy Town
To register for a free Healthy Town health check please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JHR6MRZ
- Tuesday 11th September - Free health checks available at the Newpark Family Resource Centre. 7-9pm.
- Wednesday 12th September - Free health checks available at the Fr McGrath Family Resource Centre. 6-8pm.
- Saturday 15th September - Free health checks from midday to 5 pm at the Town Hall, High Street Kilkenny on Saturday. Register here
Get Moving: 17th - 23rd September
- Monday 17th - KRSP City Walk Series: Guided fitness walks with qualified walk leader exploring routes in Kilkenny City. Monday evenings, meet at Canal Square - 7.00pm for the 8 weeks. All levels are welcome.
- Tuesday 18th - Talk by Aidan Woods, Physiotherapist to Ireland's top athletes on exercising safely, at the Watershed 7pm. Register here
- Wednesday 19th - The Irish Heart Foundation will give a talk on 'Keeping Your Heart Healthy' Register here
- Watershed hosting free exercise classes
- Saturday 22nd - Mayor's Walk. For those who can't make the City Walk Series join the weekly walk led by the Mayor of Kilkenny every Saturday morning Register here
- Every Wed & Fri : Meet & Train Group: For those who would like to start jogging/running with the support of a group and friendly leaders. Parents and buggies very welcome. Wednesdays at 10am and Fridays at 9.30am on the Watershed Track. First session free and €2.00 thereafter.
Healthy Eating: 24th - 30th September
- Monday 24th - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Tuesday 25th - Cookery demonstration by Garrett Byrne, Head Chef, Campagne Restaurant and John Hoyne, Fishman's Market. Langton's Hotel 7pm. Register here
- Thursday 27th & Friday 28th - Advice from nutritionists while you shop in SuperValu, Loughboy Register here
- Saturday 29th - Mayor's Walk Register here
- Sunday 30th - Irish Heart Foundation Big Heart Walk Register here
- Launch of Promoting Lifestyle Change Programme for transition year students in Grennan College, Thomastown*
Healthy Ageing: 1st - 7th October
- Monday 1st - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Tuesday 2nd - Adult Swim Coaching: For swimmers who would like to improve their techniques and train with a group under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Tuesday nights 9pm Watershed €75 for ten sessions. Morning session to be confirmed
- Tuesday 2nd - Talk on 'Planning for Healthy Ageing' by Dr Tadgh Crowley GP and Kilkenny Hurling team doctor Langton's Hotel 7pm
- Thursday 4th - Older Adults Activity Fest: KRSP hosts a festival of FREE Activities from 10am-1pm in the Watershed. Activities include bowling, boccia, fitwalk, badminton, circuit training and dance.
- Friday 5th - Older Adults - Pool Activities: KRSP host FREE pool based activities such as introductory swim lessons, aqua aerobics and aqua jogging from 2-3pm in the Watershed.
- Saturday 6th - Mayor's Walk Register here
Stress Management: 8th - 14th October
- Monday 8th - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Tuesday 9th - Talk by Dr Mark Harrold, Clinical Psychologist on "Breaking the stress habit" Langton's Hotel 7pm Register here
- Wednesday 10th - Irish Cancer Society talk on how to quit smoking Langton's Hotel 7pm Register here
- Saturday 13th - Mayor's Walk Register here
- KRSP - Taster sessions with local sports clubs. Try out some "Feel good physical activities" available on your doorstep eg; Judo, Archery, Fishing, Badminton, Cycling, Set Dancing, Hill Walking and Wheelchair Basketball, etc
Mental Well-being: 15th - 21st October
- Monday 15th - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Tuesday 16th - Talk by Dr Tony Bates, Headstrong The National Centre for Youth Mental Health on "Believing that you're worth it" Langton's Hotel 7pm Register here
- Saturday 20th - Mayor's Walk Register here
- KRSP - Taster sessions with local sports clubs. Try out some "Feel good physical activities" available on your doorstep eg; Judo, Archery, Fishing, Badminton, Cycling, Set Dancing, Hill Walking and Wheelchair Basketball, etc
Healthy Eating: 22nd - 28th October
- Monday 22nd - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Wednesday 24th - Safefood is holding Tastebuds sessions hosted by a celebrity chef with blind tasting fun, interactive games and goodie bags for primary school children
- Saturday 27th - Mayor's Walk Register here
Family Fun: 29th October - 4th November
- Monday 29th - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Tuesday 30th - Irish Cancer Society talk on cancer risk reduction Langton's Hotel 7pm Register here
- Thursday 1st - Talk by Dr Sarah O'Doherty, Clinical Psychologist on "Preserving your own positive mental health as a parent" Langton's Hotel 7pm
- Saturday 3rd - Mayor's Walk
- KRSP Mid Term Break Activities - Let Dance: Leadership skills "Dance Workshop" for teenagers in Mooncoin. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 2pm*
- KRSP Mid Term Break Activities for teenagers (13-18 yrs): Kayaking, Outdoor Adventure Day, Inclusive Surf Trip for teenagers. Activities from €8 - €15*
Safety in your Home and Community: 5th - 11th November
- Monday 5th - City Walk Series - Monday evenings @ Canal Square - 7.00pm. All levels are welcome.
- Safety and first aid workshop with Gardaí and Order of Malta
- Saturday 10th - Mayor's Walk Register here
- KRSP REC Sports First Aid Training - Venue to be confirmed
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