I hope you’re keeping well. I’m writing to share the resulting essay from the 2022 Age & Opportunity Arts Creative Ageing Writing Bursary, which is intended to afford time and space for an artist to reflect on their practice as it relates to the arts and ageing. In the coming years, we hope to contribute […]
From RTE News
The first survey of its kind into people’s experience in nursing homes has found that residents would like to be more involved in decisions that affect their lives. It was conducted by the Health Information & Quality Authority and involved over 700 residents. | https://bit.ly/3sOE5zS
NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICING CLONASLEE *
New Public Transport bus service announced last week from TFI Local Link Laois Offaly – Route 823 from Birr to Portlaoise serving Clonaslee Village 5 times a day Monday – Saturday and 4 times on a Sunday and returning from Portlaoise to Birr. This is in addition along with the other Public Transport already available […]
Nowhere to go – lack of toilets prevents older people exercising in public spaces
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Nowhere to go – lack of toilets prevents older people exercising in public spaces Active, News New research published by Age & Opportunity shows older people avoid using public spaces for physical activity due to a lack of access to toilet facilities. Of 200 people interviewed for the research lack of toilets […]
Garda Website
https://garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/securing-your-home/ Click link above for some great advice on home security..Browse the site for more info on general security
Age Friendly Newsletter
Click link for latest newsletter Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 28th October
Mountmellick Library Events November
We have Marie Claire Keague exhibiting here in Mountmellick Library for the month of November. So please call in and see this beautiful exhibition. Mountmellick Library is open: Tuesday from 10.00am to 1pm and 2pm to 7.30pm Wednesday from 10.00am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm Thursday from 10.00am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm […]
Laois Connects Event- Mindfulness Workshops
Run by LOETB & Laois Libraries, see poster for details
Mindful Art Classes
Laois Connects 2022- Laois Libraries & Laois Offaly Education & Training Board are running mindful Art Classes in libraries through October 2022.
Laois Connects Event
Laois Sports Partnership event during Laois Connects 2022. Location is Portarlington. Pre-registration required. See picture.