St. Patrick's Day Parade.

St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Plans for this year's parade are now at an advanced stage. The Athy Town Promoters Group have been meeting on a weekly basis in the Town Council to organise the event, which is scheduled to commence at 2pm from the Kilkenny Road. All local organisations, clubs and businesses are reminded that they should register to take part in the parade by contacting Margaret Walsh, Athy Heritage Centre at 059 8633075 or email athyheritage@eircom.net In addition, musicians, street performers and actors to perform both during and after the parade at a special event in the Back Square.

FREE EVENT FOR CHILDREN!!

Slúa Núa Art Group for 3rd year running is celebrating World Art's Day in Athy. Slúa Núa will take part in this years St Patrick day parade with a theme 'Under the rainbow'. They are inviting all children aged 5+ to come on 20th Feb 2010 to Athy Arts Center in The Methodists church, Woodstock St. to make their costume.

Time: 2pm-4pm
Date: 20th Feb 2010.
Where: The Methodists church, Woodstock St, Athy.

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