The Royal College of Physicians, 6 Kildare St, Dublin 2 is offering free guided tours of the building today as part of National Heritage Week. Tours will be held at 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm and 6.30pm. Pre-booking advised on 01-6698817 or email heritagecentre@rcpi.ie.
An exhibition of Irish medicine's rich sporting heritage also runs until 8pm today. And, Re-Framing Disability, see image below, an award-winning touring show exploring depictions of disabilities in medical literature runs until Friday. See rcpi.iefor full details.
Glenstal Abbey in Co Limerick is the venue for a workshop on meditation, breath and posture on Saturday, August 25th. The workshop will be led by chanting meditation teacher Marsha Eger and Alexander Technique teacher Niall Kelly. Cost €75. Advance booking with Marsha Eger at 087 184 5370 or email chantingmeditation@yahoo.com.
A new support group for people with Menieres disease (symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance and hearing and tinnitus) has been set up.
Meetings are held once a month in Deaf/Hear, Unit G-H, Exchange Hall, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
The next meeting will be on Monday, August 27th from 2.15pm-4.15pm. Contact Rita Power on 087-1399946 or email menieresdublin@ gmail.comfor more details.
Children’s charity Barnardos is calling on mums, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles to partake in the Barnardos Buggy Push in Phoenix Park on Sunday, September 2nd. The five kilometre challenge is suitable for walkers, fun runners and more serious athletes. Register in advance for €20 and get access to week-by-week training tips and ways to keep baby happy in the buggy. Call 1850 222300.
Women's Aid is seeking volunteers for its national helpline. Prospective volunteers must be good listeners with fluent English and an interest in women's issues. Training will be provided for those who are prepared to volunteer one four-hour shift per week for a minimum of two years. See womensaid.ie/support, tel: 01 678 8858 or email helpline@womensaid.ie. The deadline for applications is September 24th at 5pm.
SYLVIA THOMPSON
