Wellbeing Network Events
Wellbeing Network, HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Sustainable Skibbereen, Healthy Ireland, Green Economy Foundation, Cork County Council and Growing Together invites you to: Tree Planting at Coolnagarrane Campus
We are delighted to announce the planting event taking place in the grounds of the Skibbereen District Hospital, Coolnagarrane, P81PY82 on Saturday 11 December, between 10am and 3pm. If you would like to get involved please email sustainableskibbereen@gmail.com before Friday 5pm.
You can come for a few hours in the morning (10-12am) or afternoon (1-3pm) or to stay all day and get soup and sandwiches during the break.
Your participation will be much appreciated!
49th North Street and Partners present: West Cork Feel Good Festival
We are delighted to announce the return of the West Cork Feel Good Festival 2021.
The organisers (49 North Street, Skibbereen, The Wellbeing Network, West Cork and Mental Health Engagement, Cork Kerry HSE, working in partnership with community groups and organisations) will hope to inspire people and communities across West Cork to safely engage in activities that connect people and communities and contribute on their wellbeing.
The Wellbeing Network, West Cork brings you: Back to School?
An online event with advice for parents to support children home from school without a definite school reopening date.
‘The event will offer advice for parents on keeping things positive for children/young adults, amidst the concerns and uncertainty around the reopening of schools and the Leaving Cert.’
The event took place 7 – 8pm Tuesday 16th of February and a recording of the event is available here.
Panellists:
- Sarah Buckley, Principal Schull Community College
- Bart Harrington, Principal Scoil na mBuachaillí Primary School, Clonakilty
- Nollaig McSweeney, DBT therapist. Works with children, adolescents and their parents through periods of stress and anxiety.
MC: Sean Mahon, Managing Director, The Southern Star
In this webinar we are bringing together again the panel we had for our ‘Ready for School’ webinar last August. We will revisit some of the questions and concerns raised back then, as parents are grappling with many of same issues and we will address the even more uncertain times we face now, as we don’t yet have a reopening date and there is the Leaving Cert uncertainty. Take the opportunity to voice your concerns and ask questions via this webinar.
Further info: Email ita.murphy@nln.ie / Phone 087 7453933
Healthy Eating at home with Michelle Ryan from BWellHive
Tuesdays: 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd February at 10.30am
These 15-minute online sessions are suitable for everyone and will provide bite-sized practical tips for eating well and feeling well and include family-friendly recipes and healthy lifestyle habits to keep you on track with weekly challenges included to stay motivated.
Full details and booking at https://healthyeatingathome.eventbrite.ie
Mindfulness for Uncertain Times with Susan O’ Regan from Mindhaven
Wednesdays: 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th February at 10.30am
Have you heard a lot about mindfulness but are unsure what it is or how it can benefit you in everyday life? This series of four practical 45 minute mini-workshops will introduce you to mindfulness and explore different aspects of life that can benefit from mindfulness practices. Take a break from home-schooling, or working at home and tune in.
Full details and booking at https://mindfulnessforuncertaintimes.eventbrite.ie
The Wellbeing Network, West Cork in partnership with Cork GAA bring you: Moving Goalposts
Panel will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on sporting communities and how people can be proactive about looking after the wellbeing of their communities.
‘This free webinar will highlight some of the community-minded and creative ways GAA clubs and the organisation have responded to this crisis and ways that players, supporters and the many others involved in sport at grassroots level, can stay connected and positive in the midst of this pandemic where the goalposts are constantly moving.’
The event took place from 7 – 8pm Wednesday 9th of December.
Panellists:
- Ruairí Deane, Cork Senior Team
- Martina O’ Brien, Cork Senior Ladies Football Goalkeeper
- Kevin O’ Donovan, CEO Cork GAA
- Keith Ricken, Cork U20 All Ireland Winning Team Manager & CIT GAA Officer
MC: Kieran McCarthy, Sports Editor, The Southern Star
A recording of the webinar can be viewed here
Further info: Email wellbeingnetwork@nln.ie / Phone 087 7453933
The Wellbeing Network, West Cork brings you: Ready for School?
An online event with advice for parents to support children going back to school.
‘The event will offer practical advice and guidance for parents on keeping things positive for children/young adults, amidst the concerns and uncertainty around the re-opening of schools.’
The event took place from 7 – 8pm Tuesday 25th of August.
A recording of the live event is accessible here
Panellists:
- Sarah Buckley, Principal Schull Community College
- Bart Harrington, Principal Scoil na mBuachaillí Primary School, Clonakilty
- Nollaig McSweeney, DBT therapist. Works with children, adolescents and their parents through periods of stress and anxiety.
MC: Sean Mahon, Managing Director, The Southern Star
Further info: Email ita.murphy@nln.ie / Phone 087 7453933
The Feel Good Festival, which has been running for a number of years, promotes and celebrates community wellbeing, while linking with many ongoing health and wellbeing resources across West Cork. The Festival is all about community, connection, engagement, slowing down, having fun and feeling good.
While it is challenging to organise anything in the current environment, the organisers (49 North Street, Skibbereen, The Wellbeing Network, West Cork and Mental Health Engagement, Cork Kerry HSE, working in partnership with community groups and organisations), felt it is more important than ever, to offer a showcase of hope and optimism. The aim of the festival is to inspire people and communities across West Cork to safely do what they can to engage in activities that connect people and communities safely and in the process contribute to wellbeing.
Events are either online, or in strict adherence with public health guidelines, with limited spaces and pre-booking required. All events with booking details are listed below and the Festival Programme can be downloaded above. Enquiries to ita.murphy@nln.ie 087 7453933
Please note that some events listed in the programme have been cancelled in line with most recent Public Health Advice. These are noted below.
Saturday 3rd October
Rosscarbery
Walk with Rosscarbery Steam Walkers
The Rosscarbery Steam Walkers will host a 2-hour feel-good walk with walkers invited to wear a funny hat for the feel-good factor. Prize for best hat! Meet at Celtic Ross Hotel car park at 2pm.
Sunday 4th October
Online
Official Festival Opening with international Film Launch of ‘An Open Door’
Short film ‘An Open Door’ by Aoise Tutty Jackson, explores how Skibbereen’s pioneering adult mental health service, 49 North Street, provides a space for hope and recovery for the local community. The film premiered at the Cork Film Festival 2018 as part of the ‘Best in Cork’ category. Winner of the Community Award at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2019, among other awards.
Tuesday 13th 7-8pm
Online
‘LockDown OpenUp’ Webinar
Panel will discuss positive actions you can take to protect and improve your mental and general health in this challenging year
‘The event will offer insight and practical advice on being open to new ways of connecting, staying positive and resilient and minding your own/your family’s health, amidst the concerns and uncertainty around what the future holds for ourselves and the way we live.’
Panellists:
Louise O’ Neill – Author : Dr. Pat Bracken – Independent consultant psychiatrist
Rory Doody – Area Lead for Mental Health Engagement, Cork Kerry HSE
MC: Alison O’ Connor – Journalist and Broadcaster
This event is cancelled due to most recent Public Health Guidelines. It will be made available online in the near future
Idir Eatarthu – Between Worlds
Audio visual installation combining music, sound, colour, light, visuals, meditation. This multi-sensory experience will allow total immersion in a calming setting, to provide a much-needed rest for the senses and total relaxation.
Very limited capacity so booking in advance is essential.
Monday 12th–Friday 16th
Online
Celebrating Technology and Mental Health
Monday – Chair based yoga : Tuesday – Movie Night : Thursday – Bingo : Friday – Music Session
Online Closed Events
This event is Cancelled due to most recent Public Health Advice
Feel-good movie screening at the Park Cinema Clonakilty
Hosted by Clonakilty Wellness Committee with The Wellbeing Network, West Cork. Details of the film choice will be shared on the Clonakilty Wellness Week Facebook page in the lead up to the event. Contact Caroline on 087 2293550
Ongoing throughout the Festival.
Entries via email
Feel-Good Photographic Competition
Feel-Good photo competition in association with Beara Camera Club. Free entry. Open to West Cork residents. 1st 2nd and 3rd prizes. Closing date, October 10th.
Ongoing throughout the Festival in West Cork Libraries
Out of the Blue
‘Out of the Blue’ CD launch across the West Cork Library network for the festival and will be available to borrow from the libraries. The CD features 6 short audio documentaries that capture people’s stories of mental health, distress and recovery. These are stories of hope challenge and resilience.
Libraries will also feature a display of wellbeing books and resources during the festival.
Ongoing throughout the Festival
Calm during Covid – Nikki Fitzpatrick of Myzenpod.com
A short meditation/ relaxation session to bring balance, harmony and peace to both Body and Mind during these challenging times. Available online throughout the festival. Click here to access
Dunmanway Swimming Pool closed due to most recent Public Health Advice so this is cancelled.
Reduced cost passes for Dunmanway Swimming Pool
In association with Dunmanway Family Resource Centre and Dunmanway Swimming Pool. Child Pass €1 and Adult Pass €2 can be purchased from the Family Resource Centre in Dunmanway from Monday 5th – Friday 16th.
Ongoing throughout the Festival
Songs from Bantry, Beara and Beyond
Nora Edgeworth, co–founder of Bantry Community Choir, will be collecting local songs from Bantry and around West Cork. These songs will be performed during ‘Open Door’ music groups at 49 North Street during the coming year. To submit suggestions, songs or recordings, please send to songsbantryandbeyond@gmail.com
Online film screening
Tune In
‘Tune In’ was created as a response to the conditions of the lockdown. In the spirit of co-production, the filmmakers collaborated with 49 North Street’s musical improvisation group ‘The Happiness Ensemble’ and Music Alive, to create a collective response to the times we are living in.
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