A Green Ribbon family fun festival will take place in Glenveagh National Park this September.
The event takes place on Sunday, September 8 from 11am to 2pm at Glenveagh National Park.
This is an information day for individuals and families to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place on September 10 and Green Ribbon Month.
Activities on the day will showcase ideas on how we can include the five ways to wellbeing as part of our daily and weekly routines.
They will include some practical demonstrations of ways we can “Be active, Take notice, Connect with others, Learn and to Give”.
The programme includes Nature Reconnection talks, The Green Ribbon Mindful Walk to the castle with free shuttle bus back, Web of Life activities, Children’s Scavenger Hunt, Music at the Castle in the Orangery and The Tree of Intention in memory of lost loved ones.
A number of service providers will also have stands available on the day to inform the public about services available locally.
According to Ciara Wray, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Donegal“This will be a fun day out for all the family, in the beautiful surroundings of Glenveagh where they will learn vital skills to help enhance their wellbeing and promote positive mental health. I want to thank all the partners that have worked together to ensure that this event came to fruition.”
This event is open to all members of the community of Donegal no registration is necessary. Just come along on the day.
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