Make connections in Laois for your wellbeing

Classes and workshops to support wellbeing, reduce social isolation and encourage creativity and connection feature in a Laois Offaly initiative as part of Laois Connects.

Laois Connects Week has been in place since 2013. It is a collaborative group representative of voluntary and statutory agencies committed to promoting an awareness of mental health, physical health, and emotional well-being.

The Laois Offaly Education and Training Board is supporting the 2025 edition with a series of free six-week classes and workshops coordinated by its Community Education team.

The schedule of planned activities and starting dates is as follows:

• Form Filling – Portlaoise Library starts September 16, Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm;
• Digital Help - Portlaoise Library starts September 16, Tuesdays 10.30am to 12.30pm;
• Art – Durrow Library starts September 16, Tuesdays 3pm to 5pm;
• Dress Making - LOETB Portarlington FET starts September 16, Tuesdays 10am to 1pm;
• Art - Stradbally Library starts September 17, Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm;
• Staying Connected with Digital Skills - Abbeyleix Library starts September 17, Wednesdays 10am to 12pm.

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To take part, people are advised to contact their relevant library or Further Education and Training Centre for more details and booking.