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Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Fitness influencer Belle Azzure to lead interactive sessions for kids at Bloom
The fitness influencer has teamed up with the Health Heroes Lunch Club, a primary schools' lunchtime initiative supported by the Irish Bread Bakers Association (IBBA) and Bord Bia. This programme aims to educate children on nutrition, physical activity and healthy lunchtime habits. Speaking ahead of the event, the mother of two said she is 'so excited to team up with the Health Heroes Lunch Club to bring some fun and energy to the Budding Bloomers Kids' Zone at Bloom'. "Helping kids learn about movement, exercise, and good food in a fun way is something I really believe in,' she said. "At home, we're all about getting active as a family, whether it's dancing in the kitchen or playing outside, it makes such a difference. "I can't wait to meet some little Healthy Heroes at Bloom and encourage you all to come along, join in the fun, and get moving with us,' the Dublin influencer added. Ms Toal is set to host 'get moving' sessions at the Budding Bloomers Kids' Zone, located near entrance two to the Bord Bia Bloom at Phoenix Park, at 10.50am and 12.10pm on Thursday and Friday. Each session will include fun activities based on the physical exercise elements of the Healthy Heroes programme, which is now in its eleventh year. The programme allows its pupils to learn about nutrition while helping to boost children's activity levels in a supportive learning environment. It was designed by teachers and behaviour change experts, with the support of one of Ireland's leading consultant nutritionists and dieticians – Dr Mary McCreery. More than 600 schools across the country have taken part in the programme annually since its establishment.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Cathedral Primary School mark historic 150th anniversary with special Mass
The Mass, led by Bishop Toal at Motherwell Cathedral, was a highlight of a year-long programme of commemorative events Cathedral Primary School marked a historic milestone with a special Mass to celebrate the school's 150th anniversary. The Mass, led by Bishop Toal at Motherwell Cathedral, was a highlight of a year-long programme of commemorative events, with the service featuring the debut performance of Mass of Jesus the Teacher – a beautiful new Mass setting composed by headteacher Graeme Young and dedicated to the pupils and staff of Cathedral Primary, past and present. Sung by the school's choir, the music added a deeply personal and moving element to the celebration. Mr Young said: 'It is humbling to lead a school which stretches back an incredible fifteen decades and this week's Mass and exhibition was a fitting way to mark such an important milestone in our long and proud history. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today 'From the moment anyone steps foot inside Cathedral Primary, they encounter a truly remarkable community of faith and learning, with the highest aspirations and ambitions for all its members. 'Despite being the largest primary school in North Lanarkshire, Cathedral is a family and I'm deeply proud of pupils, staff, parents and carers on what's been such a special and emotional day.' Following the Mass, historic stones from the school's original 1895 building were formally dedicated in their new location within the Cathedral grounds. Guests then visited a fascinating exhibition in St Bride's Hall, curated by primary seven pupils, which traces the proud history of the school from 1875 to the present day. North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy, who attended the Mass, said: 'This was a truly special celebration of a school that has played a central role in the Motherwell community for generations. 'My warmest congratulations go to the entire school community, past and present, on 150 years of faith, learning, and service.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Historic Atlanta neighborhood near Fulton Co. Jail pushing back on new power lines, tree removal
A historic neighborhood in Northwest Atlanta just learned an area of trees and park space will soon be needed for high-tension power lines. Fulton County gave Georgia Power permission to use their land. Channel 2's Steve Gehlbach spoke to neighbors, who say they only just found out it was happening within the last couple o weeks, and a month after the deal was done. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The work moving forward would take away a buffer of trees next to a neighborhood with about 330 homes. 'These trees are the only thing separating these homes from the jail,' Arthur Toal told Channel 2 Action News. A strip of land on the north side of the Fulton County Jail borders the Howell Station neighborhood. TRENDING STORIES: Is it possible to be recession-proof? Consumer advisors have these recommendations 2 metro Atlanta actors nominated in top Tony Award categories 'It seems like it is a never-ending cycle' Neighbors want change after another water main break 'Now we use it as a de facto park,' Toal said. Toal is on the community's board. he said neighbors only just found the county turned the land over to Georgia Power, with plans showing it will be used for 115,000 volt transmission lines to connect two substations. Homeowners told Channel 2 Action News that it not only removes their visual, sound and light buffer from the Rice Street Jail, but removes two centuries-old trees and reduces property values. The community said it was also concerned that there would be potential health risks with some homes just feet from the high power lines. 'So 50 feet, then the lines, then another 50 feet,' Toal said. Fulton County sold the utility easement, just over 2.5 acres, to Georgia Power for $10. The resolution passed at the commission's March 19 meeting, part of the consent agenda without any discussion or notice to anyone in Howell Station. Neighbors only found out weeks later when they started asking work crews questions. 'They clearly didn't do any type of communication before we found them cutting down trees,' Toal said. The neighborhood held a meeting this week and Georgia Power said they plan to meet with the Howell Station Association this month. In a statement shared with Channel 2 Action News, Georgia Power said they understand the neighbors' concerns and will work to minimize disruption, saying 'we will address residents' questions directly; until that time, all tree clearing activities have been paused.' Neighbors told Gehlbach they want to talk with Georgia Power about their options and to see if they'll reconsider, reroute, or bury the lines. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
