Wellbeing

Outdoor Recreation NI Encourages Public To Get Out More As Days Lengthen

Marking the clocks going forward for spring, Outdoor Recreation NI is encouraging people across the country to use the extra hour to ‘Get Out More’. As days lengthen and the weather improves, there is no better time to explore some of the hundreds of outdoor trails and places across Northern Ireland. Kerry Kirkpatrick, Communication and …

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Women More LIkely To Change Eating Habits Than Get Cancer Symptom Checked

Women may be inadvertently putting themselves at risk of delayed diagnosis by choosing to trial probiotic yogurt, cutting out gluten, or even a new diet regime, instead of speaking to their GP about persistent bloating.   A new survey by Target Ovarian Cancer shows that over half (55%) of women in Northern Ireland would make …

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95% Of Senior Business Leaders Struggle To Cope With Retirement

Almost all senior leaders struggle with retirement and less than 10% of businesses are prepared for staffing changes in the top team. That’s the latest findings of new research surveying 92 organisations across 10 countries which looked at how successful change in senior management is for companies. The report also found that 4 out of …

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Ballyearl Is First For Fitness Following Equipment Investment

Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre has received over £100,000 in state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a modernised interactive Group Cycle studio. Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre has received over £100,000 in state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a modernised interactive Group Cycle studio. This latest investment was unveiled by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross …

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Mayor Praises 83 Residents Of Mid And East Antrim On Becoming ‘Dementia Friends’

During October 2022, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council worked in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society to deliver free dementia awareness training sessions for residents as part of an ongoing ‘Dementia Friendly Borough’ initiative. Three ‘Dementia Friendly Communities’ training sessions were delivered by the Alzheimer’s Society in Larne, Ballymena and Carrickfergus, with 83 people completing the …

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Grants Of £30K To Create Up To Eight Secure Cycle Storage Facilities Across Belfast

More and more people are choosing to get on their bikes for business and pleasure in Belfast, so the council is seeking expressions of interest to provide publicly accessible secure cycle storage facilities across the city. Belfast City Council successfully opened the city’s first ever secure cycle park last month in partnership with CastleCourt Shopping …

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A Warm Welcome Awaits In Antrim And Newtownabbey

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has launched a new Warm Welcome programme which aims to bring local residents together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months. Organised in partnership with local community and voluntary groups, this programme will host a range of activities for residents in a community setting with hot …

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Multi-Agency Approach Highlights ‘Safe Roads For All’ Message Ahead Of Road Safety Week 2022

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the Policing and Community Partnership (PCSP) are working together with the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to encourage everyone to take responsibility for road safety. The call comes ahead of Road Safety Week 2022 which kicks off on Monday 14 November …

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