American life coach David Rude is back in Ireland to give workshops on self-discovery and motivation.
Rude will give three-hour long workshops in the Camden Court Hotel, Camden St, Dublin on Wednesday, July 28th at 7pm and Wednesday, August 4th at 7pm. €60/€50. He will also lead a residential workshop from July 30th to August 2nd in Chrysalis, Donard, Co Wicklow. Cost: €345. See davidrude.com
Introductory courses in Bach Flower Remedies will be held over the next few months in the Dublin suburbs. Participants will learn about the history and philosophy of the remedies as well as their practical uses.
Dates are July 24th-25th in Dundrum (tel: 01-2966397), August 7th-8th in Tallaght (tel: 01-4519283) and September 18th-19th in Coolock (tel: 01 8672076). Cost is €190 per weekend.
The National Youth Organisation, SpunOut.ie, will hold a course in Galway aimed at 18-25 year olds with a passion for social justice. The Academy of Activism will cover media, social networking, campaign planning, lobbying and motivation. spunout.ie Tel: 091 533693
Children should avoid forming unhealthy habits over the summer, according to the industry-sponsored Nutrition and Health Foundation (NHF).
Dr Muireann Cullen of the NHF advises parents to ensure children get enough sleep, eat healthy breakfasts, avoid snacking between meals, drink enough water and keep active over the summer holidays.
Visitors to Dún Laoghaire at the week- end for the Festival of World Cultures can join in a free outdoor yoga class on Saturday at 9.30am on the East Pier or a free t’ai chi class on Sunday at 9.30am. Medical aid organisation MSF will give talks from noon to 7pm both days in Newtownsmith Green. festivalofworldcultures.com
