Latest Laois Event: Woodland Wellness Walk & Breakfast in Durrow
Durrow hosts Woodland Wellness Walk & Breakfast
Laois PPN as part of Laois Connects were delighted to support PPN Member Groups in Laois with a “Woodland Wellness Walk & Breakfast” on World Mental Health Day Monday the 10th of October 2022.
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
The wellness walk took place in Dunmore Woods Durrow, which provided a stunning setting of autumn colours, bird song and morning sunlight. There was a large attendance of PPN Member Groups from across the County taking part. Breakfast followed in Bowes Café Durrow for all attendees.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Strolling through the wood. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Crossing the bridge over the Gully River. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- enjoying the walk. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Greta Quinlan, Eldie Quinlan and Brenda O’Toole ENJOYING THE WALK.. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Siobhan Bergin Corri, Mary Mahon and Bernie Aldritt. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Maureen Culleton, Marie Walsh and Ann Dowling. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Brenda and Stephen O’Toole and Clare Carroll . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- John Mc Donald, Linda Byrne and Mary Mc Donald. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Mary O’Dwyer and Ann Mc Donald. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
The walk was led by PPN Resource Worker Dan Bergin who said “Walking in Woodland has been shown to have many mental health and wellbeing benefits including reducing stress levels, lowering blood pressure and positively improving mood. Breakfast is traditionally seen as the most important meal of the day. Laois PPN hopes that the physical activity followed by a conversation with friends old and new over a wholesome breakfast, has provided our member group attendees with food for the body and soul on World Mental Health Day.”
The Laois Connects Programme, co-ordinated by Laois County Council takes place for the month of October. Laois Connects promotes and supports positive mental health and wellbeing. For a full schedule of events is available on the Laois Connects Facebook page.
Group of participants in the Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow, with Dan Bergin ( Laois PPN Resource worker) at the start of the walk. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Dan Bergin ( Laois PPN Resource worker ) speaking at the start of the walk.. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- , Eldie Quinlan is helped up the steps by Brenda O’Toole and Greta Quinlan. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Climbing the steps. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- participants enjoy the views. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- participants enjoy the views. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN Wellness Walk at Dunmore Woods Durrow- Greta Quinlan, Eldie Quinlan and Brenda O’Toole. Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee.
Laois PPN consists of 650+ Member Groups from the Community, Social Inclusion and Environmental Pillars. All groups registered with Laois PPN are given the opportunity to attend Laois PPN events. Any group wishing to join Laois PPN can do so by completing the application on the Laois PPN website www.laoisppn.ie
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