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Free Nutrition Advice and Healthy Recipe Videos on YouTube
A new 3 part video series on air frying has been added to the Public Health Dieticians YouTube channel.
- Are air fryers healthy?
- Are air fryers cost effective?
- Air fryer recipe ideas
Follow link to watch: https://youtu.be/-wUCq0rbyiw?si=mUY1aDNw5u1rvcVb
A wide range of free 30 minute nutrition webinars for all life stages and healthy recipe videos are available to watch on YouTube. Follow link to watch: http://pha.site/public-health-dietitians-youtube
Shaping the future of voluntary youth work in Northern Ireland: Next steps
See below details for two exciting events coming up in September for voluntary youth work providers!
This is an opportunity to get involved in conversations on the future of the voluntary youth work sector in NI. You can sign up by scanning the QR code below;
Nurture in Nature expression of interest
Please find information in relation to Nurture in Nature training for practitioners in the Southern Trust Area working directly to support families in early years. The training is an introduction to promoting and supporting play in the natural environment and is coordinated and funded by Clare Drummy, Southern Trusts Physical Activity Lead, PWB.
Click here to view Nurture in Nature Flyer
Training details:
Date: Thursday 26th September.
Time: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm (you must attend the full session)
Location: Kinnego Bushcraft Centre, Oxford Island, Lurgan, Craigavon
What to expect on the day:
The day will consist of a mix of theory and practical activities in the outdoors to facilitate play with children and young people and build capacity with staff to support families in the ethos and huge benefits of the great outdoors.
The session will include a range of activities such as:
- Forest School Theory (Play/Bushcraft/Conservation)
- Talking stick
- Sit Spot
- Guardian Tree
- Natural fun activities
- Skills – Using ropes, hand drilling, fire lighting etc
- Environment & Conservation
- Resources
- Benefit Risk Assessment
To complete the expression of interest click : https://forms.office.com/e/br4b4Q2YaR Please complete by Friday 28th June 2024. Applicants will be notified if they have received a place by Friday 5th July 2024. We ask that only those who are able to share the learnings from the training with families in their role apply. Numbers are restricted to max 15 for the training.
Just to note: this is not a prerequisite to Forest School training.
Exciting opportunity for care experienced young people in Northern Ireland
Short course on Early Adversity and Developmental Trauma with Ulster University School of Psychology.
Contact Dr. Dominic McSherry; d.mcsherry@ulster.ac.uk for more information.
