WEEK 1

Time to recharge

Taking time for ourselves can easily slip down the list when everyday life gets busy. The RESTORE Your Wellbeing programme has been bringing people together to make that time, with practical activities, shared learning and an opportunity to connect.

                                             Coming together to share information and make time for wellbeing.

Inishowen Co-Op and Inishowen Development Partnership have joined together for this four-week programme, centred on a simple message: inclusion, not isolation. Running from 24th September to 15th October, each week brings a different focus.

The opening session at the Pastoral Centre focused on health checks with a qualified nurse, alongside a healthy eating demonstration and nutritional information.

Group discussion and shared learning at the Pastoral Centre.

WEEK 2

Getting moving together

The second week brought everyone to Colgan Hall for gentle exercise and movement. Participants joined in seated exercises using hand weights, with guidance on strength and mobility in a friendly group setting.

Making movement part of the programme at Colgan Hall.

Participants taking part in a guided seated exercise session.

Alongside the activities, the sessions offer space to meet others, share a conversation and take a little time away from everyday responsibilities.

WEEK 3

Time to recharge

Week three returned to the Pastoral Centre for “Time to Recharge”, with a focus on reflexology, relaxation and self-care. Discussion also explored stress and the importance of recognising when we need to pause.

Exploring stress, relaxation and self-care together.

Throughout the programme, RESTORE provides a reminder of its seven themes: Rest, Exercise, Sleep, Talk, Outdoors, Recharge and Eat Well.

WEEK 4

Week 4: Celebrating Progress and Looking Forward

The fourth and final evening of the RESTORE Your Wellbeing programme took place at the Pastoral Centre in Carndonagh on Thursday, 15th October.

The session focused on celebrating the progress made over the four weeks, reflecting on what participants had learned and looking at ways to continue making wellbeing a priority in everyday life.

Respiratory Nurse Colleen Doherty led a great discussion with the group on respiratory health, while Nurse Roisin Doherty carried out the final health checks for participants.

The evening brought the programme to a positive close, with opportunities for discussion, reflection and connection.

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended, our facilitators Sheila Keyes & Orlaith McNamee, Inishowen Development Partnership and all those involved in making the programme possible.

RESTORE may have come to an end, but its message continues: Rest, Exercise, Sleep, Talk, Outdoors, Recharge and Eat Well.