Baking with catering trainees

 The catering trainees often bake during the morning, below are some of the fabulous cakes and biscuits that the trainees baked today.

Comhairle na nÓg

Comhairle na nÓg are youth councils in the 34 local authorities of the country, which give young people the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies.

Six of the Sligo CTC trainees are attending the Sligo Comhairle na nÓg Annual General Meeting in the Radisson Hotel today Wednesday October 14th.  This forum will allow young people to discuss issues relevant to them in their local community.

For more information about Comhairle na nÓg click Here

Final day of Green Gym fitness classes

The Green Gym fitness classes have now finished.  Trainees and staff enjoyed the fitness classes very much. Well done to all who participated. 

Pictured above are trainees & staff getting involved in the Green Gym fitness classes. 

Girls Active

There is a Girls Active Programme starting in the centre this week. It is available for the female trainees in the centre.  There will be up to 5 different physical activities taking place once per week for 15 consecutive weeks in a fun and relaxed environment. This programme will encourage the female trainees to be more active.  For more information contact Aideen.

Desktop Work-Out

As part of Health Promotion and the Active@Work Award the IT Trainees have started the Desktop Work-Out in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation. The Desktop Work-Out is a web based physical activity programme with a series of aerobic, stretching and strengthening activities to encourage movement and activity at work. It is a great way of energising and stretching the body during the working day or even at home.  

For more information on how to take part go to:  Desktop Work-Out