* Women, their partners, families and friends can share experiences of endometriosis at the support group meeting of the Endometriosis Association of Ireland, which takes place at the Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, on Saturday, from 2.30-5pm. See endo.ie or e-mail info@endo.ie
* Later this month, chartered physiotherapist Muirna Hamill will host a workshop on managing your own back pain which will include a therapeutic exercise class, postural correction and ergonomic advice for work and home.
The one-day workshop takes place at Bodyworks Physiotherapy, 93 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 2, on Saturday September 18th from 11am-1.30pm. Cost is €40. E-mail info@bodyworksphysio.ie or tel: 01-6788947.
* Smashing Times Theatre Company in association with Dublin Samaritans presents Testimonies, monologues based on the experiences of those who have lost a loved one to suicide, at Axis Ballymun on September 7th.
The performance will be followed by a discussion with a counsellor as well as an invited panel of guests from the Dublin Samaritans, the Irish Association of Suicidology and other organisations. The production coincides with Suicide Awareness Week, September 6th-12th. Tickets are free but booking is essential, tel: 01-8832100.
* Rude Health returns to Dublin’s RDS on Saturday and Sunday, September 11th-12th. Speakers will include Patrick Holford, Jan de Vries and Dr Marilyn Glenville. More than 200 exhibitors will be offering advice on natural health, including the use of vitamins, herbs and homeopathy. The show takes place from 11am-6pm and the entrance fee is €12 (senior citizens €8 and under 12s free). See rudehealth.ie.
