The spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a challenging event. Everyone's lives and daily routines are affected by the measures that have been introduced to disrupt the spread of the virus, and keep us all safe.
It's normal to be worried or to feel stressed during this difficult time, but there are many things we can do to help us mind our mental health and wellbeing.
The “Keep Well” campaign was launched on 29 October 2020, and aims to support people and communities to mind their physical and mental health over the coming months.
The five key messages in the #KeepWell campaign are:
See below or visit https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/healthy-ireland/
As part of the Meath County Council’s Keep Well Campaign, Meath Arts Office is delighted to present In the Midst of Masters; a mindful exploration of art. In the Midst of Masters features a mix of audio, text and video presentation and will be available online in a three part series throughout the month of May.
#ASW21 encourages schools and homes to work together to help more children and young people gain more active minutes every day
National #ASW21 takes place 26-30 April, but if those dates don’t suit your school, you are free to choose a different week, later in the term.
As part of the Government’s #KeepWell programme, Meath Libraries will have 800 seed kits to help the nation eat well by inspiring and supporting people to grow some of their own food at home while connecting with friends and family to join them.
The HSE has issued public health guidelines which can be read here
Get Ireland Walking has launched their new walking app. Let’s get together and walk into 2021, join the Keep Well Walking Challenge by downloading the Get Ireland Walking App today getirelandwalking.ie/app
Find out about Irish myth and folktales.
Hear the story of Lugh, the death of Balor, and the Dagda’s Harp. Were there women knights?
Zanabelle gives a "fairy facts" quiz, shows you how to build a fairy fort, and has stories about fairy life in Ireland.
Arrrrrrrr you for pirate history? Set sail for fun and imagination as Captain Yarrr tells you about Blackbeard, walking the plank, and women pirates who ruled the seas.
Ongoing, no booking required
Make a heart and share a little Love & Kindness with everyone this Christmas. Create an origami love heart, hang it on your tree at home, or on the Solstice Christmas tree, to celebrate your love for those we cannot visit this year. You can download a PDF for instructions or pop into Solstice where we have some materials waiting for you. https://solsticeartscentre.ie/event/love-and-kindness-make-an-origami-heart
Top 10 tips to build resilience and thrive
This is part of a series of talks as part of Work Matters at the Library and presented by Ann Greene 'How to cope better during uncertain times' includes 10 tips to build resilience and thrive in uncertain times, including dealing with the effects of unemployment or threats to business, coping with stress and facing challenges.’
Catherine Fulvio from Ballyknocken House and Cookery School has partnered with Meath County Council to produce our video series including:
See details at http://bit.ly/MCCStopFoodWaste
Having trouble sleeping? The Covid 19 pandemic has created a host of new problems for those suffering from insomnia and for those who never previously had a problem with sleep. This is a normal response to these unprecedented times. Join Breege Leddy on Monday 7th December at 7.15pm on Meath Library Youtube channel for simple tips to help get your sleep back on track.
Improve your cardio and strength from the comfort of your own home.
Follow our Meath Local Sports Partnership team anytime on Youtube for fun activities and workouts!
Listen to the latest 3k or 5k jogging podcasts and join lunchtime workouts at http://www.meathsports.ie/events/ or join our Mature Movers Programme
Keep up to date with all our activities - follow Meath Local Sports Partnership on Youtube, Twitter, or Facebook.
Enjoy!
Join Linda Breathnach & Melissa Moore in their talk on how to be positive in a pandemic
Where: Meath Libraries YouTube
Keep Meath Talking by reaching out to a neighbour. Smile, chat at a safe distance, make a friendly phone call or let them know your contact details. Family members, neighbours and friends can all play their part by recognising that even though we have to stay apart, we can still take the time to talk to each other and this can really reduce loneliness. Find out more about how we can combat loneliness at https://bit.ly/KeepMeathTalking #InThisTogether
Would you like to
Join Mark McLoughlin from our library and he'll show you how! http://bit.ly/STEMKidsActivities
Have fun while keeping fit!
Reading is a great way to relax, boost wellbeing or to learn something new! You can access thousands of rewarding reads from your library online at http://bit.ly/MCCBorrowbox or download to your device by using the BorrowBox App.
Join the library online at https://lgma.iii.com/selfreg
In the mood for some music? Treat yourself to music for the soul! From some of our many talented Meath musicians. Visit our Arts Office Ceol Comfort music series at http://bit.ly/MCCCeolComfortFacebook and http://bit.ly/MCCCeolComfortYouTube
This play, a new version of Michel Tremblay’s Les Belle Soeurs by Deirdre Kinahan, completed two sell out runs at The Abbey Theatre in 2018 and 2019 playing to 26,000 people!
Sit back and enjoy this poignant yet gently funny insight into the world of Dolly Snow. https://bit.ly/2ZatxgD
Listen to more readings from Deirdre at http://bit.ly/DeirdreKinahanReadings
#MeathArtsOffice #SupportingTheArts #InThisTogether #StaySafe
It's normal to be worried or to feel stressed during this difficult time, but there are many things we can do to help us mind our mental health and wellbeing. Visit https://www.meath.ie/council/covid-19-information/covid-19-mental-health for more information.
Visit https://www.meath.ie/council/covid-19-information for information on everything COVID-19-related, such as Meath County Council services updates, support for vulnerable people, support for businesses, free legal advice, safety messages, volunteering, and much more.
The aim of our video series is to share with you how we are working through the current Covid-19 crisis to deliver public services across county Meath.
We hope that this series will give you a clearer understanding of how are departments are working through the crisis and working with emergency legislation.
See the full playlist on our YouTube Channel at https://bit.ly/MCC-COVID19-Playlist
#StaySafe #StayHome #InThisTogether
In mid May Meath County Council in partnership with a number of local community groups and businesses began the distribution of over 1,200 Wellbeing Packs to older people and members of vulnerable groups who have been asked to cocoon in County Meath.
Read the full story here https://bit.ly/3dZVtIv
Well done to all involved.
Find out how we can mind our mental health and wellbeing at https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/together/ and find some national and Meath initiatives below.
It is really hard to stay away from the people we love – but it’s the best way to take care of each other right now. By staying home, you are supporting the people on the frontline and the people most at risk in communities all across the country. #HoldFirm 🌈
The HSE Campaign video is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndJrYIm5zHs
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