Outdoor Green Gym Fitness Classes

Pictured above: Trainees and Staff enjoying their first outdoor fitness class in the green gym

Taking advantage of the nice weather

Pictured above are some of the Computer trainees out for a walk with Lisa & Marian

Outdoor gym fitness classes

We are very lucky to have an outdoor green gym located in Doorly Park beside the centre. The outdoor green gym is designed to offer a workout for all abilities, from beginners to experts. Outdoor gyms have the same low-impact, resistant-based equipment found at indoor gyms, but with the added bonus of the lovely views and fresh air included.

Starting on Wednesday 16th September there will be a four week exercise class for both tutors and trainees running in Doorly Park between 2pm and 3pm each week. Following on from the successful walking challenge try and keep up your fitness for the winter. Come along and enjoy a fun safe outdoor exercise class suitable for all abilities.

Active@Work - Walking Challenge 2015

Staff and Trainees completed the walking challenge on 31st July 2015. The walking challenge involved walking for 30 mins every day for five days from 2:30pm - 3:00pm. On the last day after the walk there was a healthy breakfast in the canteen and presentation of the certificates to trainees by Gavin. Congratulations to all who took part and received their certificates.

Pictured above are trainees receiving their certificates for taking part in the walking challenge

Sligo CTC Sports Activity Day

The Sligo CTC Sports Activity Day was a very successful and enjoyable day for all who took part. Below is a collection of photos taken on the day.

Welcome back

The summer is now over and winter is just around the corner.  Welcome back to all trainees and staff after the summer break.  The first term of 2015 was very successful for the centre with projects and events such as the Green Ribbon Mental Health campaign, Yeats Day Vintage Cart, Só Sligo Pizza making, Walking challenge, Activity Sports day and the Minister visit,  Trainees in the IT room are also involved in a Cyber-bullying project and the development of the Sligo CTC Blog.  We are looking forward to continuing on our Health Promotion campaign along with achieving our Active@Work Silver award.  Trainees will continue to work hard at achieving their goals and awards. Best of luck at achieving your goals and enjoy the months ahead!

Summer Holidays

Trainees are getting their summer holidays on Friday. Hope everybody has an enjoyable break and we will see ye all back in September. Have fun!

Danielle working on her first balayage in hairdressing

Danielle putting on the root colour and mesh highlights for the balayage.

Danielle working on the finishing touches of the balayage and curling with the wand.

Cyberbullying Project

As part of Health Promotion the trainees in the I.T. Room are currently working on a cyberbullying project. This involves developing a cyberbullying poster and booklet to be used in the centre for induction.  This project is running along side the development of an anti-bullying policy for trainees. More information to follow in the coming weeks.

Walking Challenge

This is the third week of the walking challenge and once again it is proving to be very successful. Trainees are making a great effort and walking every day for 30 mins. Fitness is improving so keep up the good work!!

For more information on the benefits of exercise check out the SpunOut.ie website:  Click here