Rude Health Week in Athy

Don’t forget to come to Athy and visit the Healthy Living Centre, Leinster Street on at least one day during Rude Health Week. It begins on Monday 15 February. All sorts of health-focussed activities will be going on that you can participate in and most of them are free.

To avail of the free activities outlined below just drop in to the Healthy Living Centre and tell them which one you would like to try out or give them a ring to book an appointment. Time is limited so the offers will be given out on a first come first served basis.

Monday
11.00 Reflexology for babies
13.00 Tea party and official launch of Rude Health Week with special guest Eric Donovan, Irish lightweight boxing champion

Tuesday
10.00 Yoga for mums and kids

Wednesday
10.00 – 14.00 Reflexology treatments
Charmain Kenny, the Rose of Tralee will visit the centre. Time of visit to be confirmed closer to the event.

Thursday
14.00 – 16.00 Women’s Health Consultations
15.00 – 18.00 Spiritual Healing Sessions

Friday
10.00 Yoga Class
12.00 Meditation Class
13.00 Hamper Draw by Jack Wall TD
14.00 Talk on the ‘Law of Attraction’

Kevin Connolly, owner of the Healthy Living Centre, hopes that by introducing people to the many ways they can improve their wellbeing during this week, it will really help them to embrace a naturally healthier lifestyle.

Rude Health Week follows on from the hugely successful Rude Health exhibition at the RDS organised by the Irish Association of Health Stores (IAHS), which takes place each September, and all IAHS stores throughout Ireland will promote Rude Health Week from the 15 – 19 February.

For further information on what is happening in Athy, please contact Kevin Connolly, 059 8641535 and 087 4183021

To find out what is happening in other health food shops throughout Ireland, visit www.irishhealthstores.com <http://www.irishhealthstores.com> or call into your local IAHS store.

Many Hands

A new company has taken over the operation of public street lighting. If Public Lighting is not working phone 1850 372772 and quote the number on the pole which is out of order

The Hills are Alive

Athy Musical and Dramatic Society are holding their annual A.G.M for past, present and new members on the 3rd of February in Kane's pub at 8.30pm.

Concert in Athy Church of Ireland Church

Concert in Athy Church of Ireland Church on Friday 26th of February at 8pm.

Music by 5th String.

5th String features classsical instruments and performs an eclectic mix of music from classical to rock. No Rules, No Limits!

The classical music they play is easily recognizable, the HB Coronetto advert and the Bord na Mona advert! They also perform more modern tunes such as Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman” and Andrea Bocelli’s “The Prayer”. Annie Lennox, Thin Lizzy, Coldplay, and Leonard Cohen also feature in their set.

They believe that there is no tune that cannot be played using classical musical instruments!

Tickets, including a glass of wine and refreshements afterwards in the Parich Centre are €15.

Tickets and more information from Cliff Jeffers on 087-2390849

Draft Athy Traffic Management Plan

Kildare County Council and Athy Town Council will hold a joint public information session from 4 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 in the Carlton Abbey Hotel in Athy.

All are welcome.

Public Meeting on Traffic

Public meeting to discuss traffic solutions in the town is being held tomorrow night Tue 26^th in the Clanard Court Hotel at 8pm. All are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion.

It’s our turn to SHINE

We have been chosen! The first town in Ireland to launch a new programme to develop a friendly customer based service which will enhance our retail and tourist trade. This is what the customer wants and Athy have been given the opportunity to be first in the recognised delivery programme.

Athy becomes first town in Ireland to roll out new tourism initiative Athy will be the pilot town for an exciting new tourism initiative, called SHINE TOWN, which aims to reinvigorate the traditional Irish welcome offered to overseas visitors.

Launching this Wed night (27^th) in the Heritage Centre at 7.30pm

Learn More at www.athyshines.com