Looking for a way to live a more sustainable life or simply learn how to grow and make your own food? If so, consider joining other participants on the five-day long Good Life course at the Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co Leitrim from July 23rd to July 27th.
ON COURSE FOR ORGANIC:
Now in its fourth year, the course includes sessions on growing vegetables, fruit and herbs, making yoghurt and soft cheeses, baking and cooking with wholemeal.
There's also yoga, a lecture on sustainable building, a seaweed walk and visit to an organic farm. Cost €600. Tel: 071-9854338 or e-mail organiccentre@eircom.net
MEDITATION RETREAT:Opening the Heart is the title of a meditation retreat from July 20th to 22nd at Esker House, Athenry, Co Galway.
The weekend will be mostly in silence and is suitable for beginners and those experienced in meditation, according to the facilitator, Marjo Oosterhoff, manager of the Passaddhi Meditation Centre in Adrigole, Beara, Co Cork.
Bookings on tel: 091-844549 or e-mail eskerret@indigo.ie
HEALTHCARE AWARDS:The Irish Medical Times is encouraging public and private healthcare providers to enter this year's Irish Healthcare Awards.
"These awards are about recognising excellence in healthcare across a broad range of categories from education to acute care and primary care, to the private sector and public health and information technology," according to Michael Diviney, publisher of Irish Medical Times.
Entries must be received at Medical Publications Ireland, 24-26 Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 by July 20th. Tel: 01-8176330 for more details.