{jcomments off}You are invited to a seminar which will provide an insight into two current arts projects for the Men's Group associated with the Lighthouse organisation in North Belfast.  These include a photographic exhibition and a short performance devised by group members to highlight the importance of mental health issues for them and their peers.  Lighthouse is a voluntary organisation based at an 'interface' area which provides support for people affected by suicide.  Studies show that suicide is prevalent in the area - especially among middle-aged males living amid the continuing social and political tensions associated with the protracted Peace Process.  This event will take place on Thursday 17th October 2013, in the Rehearsal Room of the Drama and Film Centre, 20 University Square, Belfast.  It will last from 6.00pm - 7.15pm.

{jcomments off}World Mental Health Day is on Thursday 10th October 2013.  The theme this year is ‘Mental health and older adults’.  For more information visit: www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/en/index.html

{jcomments off}The Irish Men's Sheds Association invites you to join them for their 2013 National Conference and Exhibition which will take place in the Galway and Mayo Institute of Technology, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, on the 15th and 16th of November.  Guest speakers will include: Mícheál O’Muircheartaigh, Sean Coughlin from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, and Maghnus Collins - an adventurer with an inspirational story.  There will also be an exhibition hall where all the Sheds are invited to show off some of the projects that they have been involved in over the last year.  For more information or to book a place, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the Castlebar Men’s Shed webpage at: http://castlebarmensshed.weebly.com

{jcomments off}As part of its work with the Man Matters project, Parenting NI will be facilitating three seminars across Northern Ireland to support practitioners who work with fathers.  These free seminars will focus upon: ‘Engaging Fathers’ (Tuesday 5th November 2013 in Belfast), ‘The Value of Fathers’ (Wednesday 20th November 2013 in Coleraine), and ‘Good Practice in Work with Fathers’ (Tuesday 4th February 2014 in Omagh).  There will also be opportunities for discussion, networking, sharing knowledge / experience, and questions.  For more information, contact Pauline Martin at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  /  Tel: 02890 310891.

{jcomments off}The Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) Promoting Wellbeing Team has a range of training opportunities available in their October 2013 - March 2014 brochure.  You can access a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of this publication at: www.mhfi.org/shsct-training.pdf   For further information, contact: Mairead Casey, Promoting Wellbeing Training Coordinator, at Tel: 02837 412406  /  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or visit: www.southerntrust.hscni.net/124.htm

{jcomments off}The National Office for Suicide Prevention recently launched their Annual Report for 2012.  This document is now available for free online downloading at: www.nosp.ie/annual_report_2012.pdf

{jcomments off}It is important to keep a regular check on your own health statistics and to know your ‘health numbers’.  This day offers an opportunity to avail of free checks and advice without having to make an appointment.  Drop-in to the Maureen Sheehan Centre, 106 Albert Street, Belfast BT12 4HL, on Tuesday 8th October 2013, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, to benefit from a range of checks, therapies and advice including: height, weight, BMI, cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, age progression, carbon monoxide testing, nutrition, skin scanner, testicular awareness, spine age progression, allergy testing, complementary therapies ...  For more information, contact Clan Mor Sure Start on Tel: 02890 327755 or the HEART Project on Tel: 02890 310346.

{jcomments off}The Belfast Active Ageing Partnership is inviting older men (50 years +) and older men's groups to a day of fitness and fun.  This will take place on Friday 4th October 2013, from 11.00am - 2.00pm, in the Ozone Complex, Ormeau Embankment, Belfast.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and transport is available from designated pick-up points throughout the city for those with restricted mobility.  Activities will include: walking, rambling, bowling, indoor climbing, fitness circuits, health checks (e.g. cholesterol, blood pressure, allergy testing), and complementary therapies.  To find out more and to register, contact Pamela or Carol at Tel: 02890 232020.