The Verve Newry & Mourne

23/09/2022

Driving Theory Workshop 🚗

Come and join our FREE Driving Theory Workshop where every Monday we go over the provided support, learning and preparations for taking your driver theory test.

There are a limited amount of spaces so to secure your place please book online at:
https://clanryegroup.com/book-activities/driver-theory-workshop/

23/08/2022

🔷 Newry Street Unite 🔷

Lovely to meet up with Jennifer and Ann at Newry Street Unite this afternoon and discuss the amazing services they provide to the local community. From mums and toddlers right through all age groups their offerings are extremely positive and encouraging.

It is brilliant that Community Advice services will be available in the Centre from next month, a much welcome service to help all in the community. 😊

Places like this are central to our communities, inspiring to see their impact and it’s exciting to hear about their projects moving forward. Their overall aim is providing structures and access to services for the people of the area in order that all can reach their full potential. Well done to the team on their hard work and a big thanks for the welcome today as we made plans to link up on events and promoting services going forward.

30/06/2022

The Public Health Dietitians Group NI has just launched its YouTube channel. A great resource for healthy eating tips, nutrition, shopping tips and much more. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-f5E0ehqIR3z-cQdUvkCQ/videos

The Public Health Dietitians Group in Northern Ireland represent Nutrition and Dietetic staff employed in Health and Social Care Trusts. The group is commiss...

14/06/2022

We are supporting Men’s Health Week 13th – 19th June 2022 2022

During 2022, the theme for Ireland is 'MISSION: isPOSSIBLE' and the call to men (and those who support the health of men) is: 'THE ACTION STARTS WITH YOU'

Today’s theme is: Prevention is better than cure
Cancer awareness and heart health are two areas where this can be realistically achieved.
Did you know that during there are a number of steps that men could take to cut their cancer risk? For example, making small healthy lifestyle choices every day; knowing the signs of cancer; checking for changes in your body; getting screening tests; asking to be checked out if you notice anything unusual or if you’re worried about your health.
To find out more about cancer, how to avoid it, and where to get support if you have it, visit: www.cancerfocusni.org/cancer-prevention
Take practical steps to look after your heart health.
Begin by visiting:https://nichs.org.uk/assets/resources/HealthyStuff.pdf

06/06/2022

Join in on a walking group in Newry to keep yourself fit and healthy. Organised by one of our Health Trainers, Kerrie Havern.

Please share and join us if you are free, walk & talk around Newry Tuesday 7 June, meeting @ 1pm outside TKMax

19/05/2022

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
FREE HEALTH CHECKS FOR MEN

The Keeping Well Van will be at the Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel Harbour on Friday 24th June from 9:30am - 3PM.

Booking is essential, please contact hello@mournematters.com or 028 4125 8150 for an appointment.

Mourne Matters

17/05/2022

Everyone loves a pub quiz!!! If you can get down you will be supporting a very necessary cause.

17/05/2022

Would you like to help and support people, gain valuable experience, avail of training opportunities and build your CV?

**We currently require volunteers for our Family Foundations Programme.**

If you have time to spare and would like to make a difference then get in touch with Holly on 028 3089 8119 or holly.clements@clanryegroup.com

13/05/2022

12/05/2022

06/05/2022

Big congratulations to all of our Health Trainers who received their official certificates today!

02/05/2022

Some information about Walking Groups in the Kilkeel area with Community Health Trainer and Walk Leader, Jennifer from NEWRY Street UNITE!

02/04/2022

23/03/2022

Verve Newry & Mourne Health trainer in action! Caolain from the Respect Project

Well done to the parents of our Newry United teams who participated in free health checks which were done today as part of our health and Well Being programme.

The health checks involved blood pressure readings, body fat measurements, BMI, BMR scores etc.

Following on from today’s health checks participants have the opportunity to get involved in a FREE 1 to 1 health support programme, whereby participants receive individual coaching on areas such as diet and nutrition, fitness and exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol intake etc

The health checks were carried out by our very own project leader, Caolain, who recently completed a level 3 health trainer qualification as part of our involvement in the Verve Network (Newry & Mourne).

The Verve Network is a collective of 13 community groups in the Newry and Mourne area that share information and work together for the benefit of the communities we serve.

23/03/2022

FREE mini Health Fayre!

The Southern Healthy Living Centre Alliance and the Southern Health and Social Care Trust have launched a new health and well being programme in the Newry and Mourne area called The Verve.

The Verve has 10 Community Health Trainers (CHT) to help coach individuals in areas such as physical and mental health, diet and nutrition, smoking and alcohol reduction and social isolation. Our CHT’s offer 12 one-to-one sessions to guide you to reach your health goals.

Come along to our mini Health Fayre at Altnaveigh House on the 29th of March from 9am to 11am and get your own mini-health check which includes BMI, body fat % and blood pressure checks.

For more information, please contact Holly at verve.network@clanryegroup.com or call on 028 3089 8119

Feel free to share with your contacts in the community and your friends!

23/03/2022

The Verve Newry & Mourne Health Trainers in action, Jennifer from NEWRY Street UNITE

Newry Street Unite is delighted to be part of The Verve Newry & Mourne!

The Verve Network is a collective of 13 community associations in the Newry and Mourne area that share information and work together for the benefit of the communities we serve.

The Verve Network also offer a Health Trainer service (our Activity Co-ordinator, Jennifer is one!), whereby you can avail of 1:1 and group coaching on areas such as diet and nutrition, fitness and exercise, signposting, smoking cessation, alcohol intake and social isolation. Over a 12 week period, your Health Trainer will help guide you to achieve your goals and help you become your own Health Trainer.

Mourne Matters Kilkeel Development Association Kilkeel Visitor Information Centre Kilkeel Medical Practice Mourne Family Surgery Old forge Surgery, Annalong. Ballymartin GAC An Ríocht Gaa Clanrye Group Southern Health and Social Care Trust

21/03/2022

A few of our community associations got together today at Altnaveigh House to take some promotional photographs for our mini health after event next week on Tuesday the 29th from 9-11am at Altnaveigh House.

From left to right, Claire from Clanrye Group, Rebecca from Women's Aid ArmaghDown, Raquel from Volunteer Now, Teresa from Rural Health Partnership, Thelma from Altnaveigh House and Martina from Hilltown Community Association