Cancer Support Studyspace Virtualmini marathon

Greystones Cancer Support is delighted to be able to offer online classes once again.

Unfortunately the ‘drop in’ service has to remain suspended for the time being in line with NCCP guidelines, however, the group is able to schedule appointments.

Contact Greystones Cancer Support at info@greystonescancersupport.com or 01 2871601 during office hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday) for further details.

The group’s hypnotherapist, Eymer Nolan, is running online classes for members on the first Saturday of each month, with the next class due to take place this coming Saturday, October 3, on Zoom.

An online yoga class with Jo Douglas is available every Wednesday, while the singing group continues every Monday evening on Zoom. The writing group meets every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.; an online mindfulness class takes place on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.; and online chair yoga takes place on Thursdays from 12.30 p.m. to 1.15 p.m.

For more information on these online classes or any other aspect of Greystones Cancer Support, contact the group on info@greystonescancersupport.com.

Students can now book study space at Greystones Library.

Students can reserve a twohour slot to do their work at the local branch. To book a time, visit www.supersaas.com/ schedule/Wicklow_Libraries/ Greystones_Library

The VHI Women’s ‘virtual’ Mini Marathon takes place from tomorrow (Thursday, October 1) until Saturday, October 10.

Registration is open and Greystones Cancer Support would be grateful if anyone would consider taking part in the event and raising vital funds for the service.

Participants can do the 10k (run or walk) when and where they like.

Registration (at www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie) costs €10 and includes a t-shirt and a medal!

For further information, contact Greystones Cancer Support on 01 2871601 or @info@greystonescancersupport.com.

Alzpals

Wicklow Dementia Support is seeking volunteers for its Alzpals service.

Alzpals is a befriending service which supports people with dementia who are living at home. Full, free training (online) will be provided with Garda vetting, reference checks, support and ongoing mentoring

Anyone wilth a couple of hours a week to spare and who is living in the area is asked to contact Wicklow Dementia Support on 089 4286928 or info@wicklowdementiasupport.org

For more information about Wicklow Dementia Support or the services it provides, visit www.wicklowdementiasupport.org costing €18, are available from the Whale Theatre.