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Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Halloween Colouring Competition 2015

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Hi Everyone,

We are very excited to announce our Halloween Colouring Competition is back for 2015
We have 2 spooky pictures for you to choose from so get your pencils, markers and crayons ready.
There are 3 different children’s age groups and back by popular demand a very special category just for the adults.
This fun competition is open to the entire community and we hope to see as many people as possible involved.
We will be giving a €25 Smyths Toys Voucher for Each category and an extra special in store voucher for the adults.
Call in to the pharmacy anytime to learn more about the age groups for the competition and pick up your picture so you can get started right away.You can also click on one of the images below to download a PDF copy and print out at home.

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Easter Colouring Competition 2015

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Spring is in the air! And you know what that means… EASTER EGGS!

Although its cold and bitter still, we are hopeful that the wintry blues are behind us and we simply cannot wait for the warmer weather to return.

To celebrate Spring, the (hopeful) return to sunshine andto mark the arrival of the Easter Bunny, we are running our annual fun Easter Colouring Competition.

Carrigtwohill Easter Poster

We were blown away by the beautiful pictures we received during last years competition. Picking the winners was an impossible job. With so much incredible talent in our young community we are certain that this year will be the best year yet.

We will be running 4 separate age categories this year so everyone can join in the fun;

2-5 Years
5-8 Years
8-12 Years
Mammys & Daddys (they love chocolate too)

After the fantastic response at Christmas we had to have a special category again for all the wonderful Big Kids aka Adults out there. Now the adult’s colouring skills were no where near as good as our brilliant kids at Christmas so I hope they have been practicing really hard.

Each category winner will receive a big Easter Egg as a prize. Hmmmmmm chocolate.Yummy!

So get your crayons, colouring pencils and markers ready and let the colouring commence!

Call into the pharmacy to collect your pictures and join in on the fun.

Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Proud New Sponsors of St Aloysius Hockey Team

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Carrigtwohill Pharmacy are delighted to announce that we are the proud new sponsors of the St Aloysius College Hockey Team.

Ger Presenting Jersey's to Hockey Team
Pictured is Ger with the St Aloysius hockey team and coaches with their amazing new jerseys.
We want to wish the team and all the coaches the very best of luck for the hockey year to come and look forward to hearing about all the brilliant results that you will no doubt achieve.
Enjoy each and every challenge and wear your jerseys with pride. Make sure to call into the pharmacy to show off any cup you win.
From all the Carrigtwohill Pharmacy team.

Christmas 2014 Colouring Competition Winners

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Hi Everyone. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a brilliant New Years.

On the lead up to Christmas with all the excitement around the pharmacy and community, we held a very special and important event… Our annual Christmas Colouring Competition! We would like to thank everyone who entered to make this one of the best competitions yet. There is some amazing talent out there and we really enjoyed admiring all your hard work.

Here are a few pictures of our winners, who called into the pharmacy recently to receive their well earned prizes.

Ryan:

Ryan

 

Saoirse:

Saoirse Christmas Colouring Competition Winner

Paddy:

Paddy Winter Colouring Competition Winner

Imran:

Imran Christmas Colouring Competition Winner

Liam & Cliona:

Liam and Cliona Christmas Colouring Competion Winners

Lauren:

Lauren Christmas Colouring Competition Winner

 

Our next colouring competition will be Easter. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for more information in the coming months. Looking forward to seeing everyone take part again.

 

Carrigtwohill United AFC November Player of a Month

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Carrigtwohill Pharmacy would like to say a massive congratulations to Cian O’Riordan who was named Carrigtwohill United AFC November Player of the Month. Cian currently plays with the under 11 team and is a real talent. We are looking forward to seeing him and his team play again in the new year.

Pictured below is Cian receiving his award from Marion Kelly, presenting the trophy on behalf of Club Partner Carrigtwohill Pharmacy.

Cian O'Riordan receiving the Carrigtwohill United AFC November Player of the Month Award from Marion Kelly, on behalf of club partner Carrigtwohill Pharmacy

Cian O’Riordan receiving the Carrigtwohill United AFC November Player of the Month Award from Marion Kelly, on behalf of club partner Carrigtwohill Pharmacy

We are delighted to be a partner with Carrigtwohill United AFC. The club do fantastic work with kids in the Community of all ages, helping to promote the physical and mental health and well-being of the community. The club continues to grow and the future is very bright and exciting. There are some really good things to come next year from our partnership with Carrigtwohill United. All will be revealed in the new year. So watch this space.

If you are interested in getting involved at any level in playing football with Carrigtwohill United, check out their website. New members are always welcome.

Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Christmas Colouring Competition

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Christmas Colouring Competition Poster

 

Hi Everyone,

We are very excited to announce our Christmas Colouring Competition has now begun!
We have 2 wonderful pictures for you to choose from so get your pencils, markers and crayons ready.
There are 3 different children’s age groups and a new special category just for the adults. We all know that they are all big kids at heart and how much they want to get out there old colouring sets and get stuck in. We bet the kids pictures will be better though ;)
This fun competition is open to the entire community and we hope to see as many people as possible involved.
We will be giving great prizes for Each category and an extra special in store voucher for the adults.
Call in to the pharmacy anytime to learn more about the age groups for the competition and pick up your picture so you can get started right away. We have also sent boxes of the pictures to the Boys & Girls Schools. You can also click on one of the images below to download a PDF copy and print out at home.
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Best of luck everyone. And remember the no cheating 😉

Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Halloween Colouring Competition

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Carrigtwohill Halloween Poster

Hi Everyone,

We are very excited to announce our Halloween Colouring Competition has now begun!
We have 2 spooky pictures for you to choose from so get your pencils, markers and crayons ready.
There are 3 different children’s age groups and a new special category just for the adults. We all know that they are all big kids at heart and how much they want to get out there old colouring sets and get stuck in. We bet the kids pictures will be better though 😉
This fun competition is open to the entire community and we hope to see as many people as possible involved.
We will be giving a €25 Smyths Toys Voucher for Each category and an extra special in store voucher for the adults.
Call in to the pharmacy anytime to learn more about the age groups for the competition and pick up your picture so you can get started right away.You can also click on one of the images below to download a PDF copy and print out at home.
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Best of luck everyone. And remember the scarier the better. We love a good fright.

Staying Healthy in School | Impetigo

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 Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Impetigo

Staying Healthy in School | Impetigo

A more severe illness that can afflict young children is impetigo. It is a common and highly contagious skin infection that causes sores and blisters. It can be quite an upsetting time for any child who contracts it. It often arises from a break in otherwise healthy skin, such as a cut, insect bite, bad graze. it can also be caused from skin damage from another underlying skin condition such as eczema or scabies.

The infection can spread incredibly easily through close contact, either through direct physical contact or sharing towels etc.

Impetigo may improve without treatment given time, but due to the discomfort associated with the infection we would advise talking to the Carrigtwohill Pharmacy team to be advised on the best course of action to alleviate the symptoms and eliminate the infection. Pursuing treatment will shorten the infection to 7-10 days and reduce the risk of passing it on to other children. The main treatments recommended include fusidic acid creams or oral flucloxacillin and are usually prescribed for up to a week.

It is important to take precautions to minimise the possibility of spreading impetigo to other children or family members that your child may come into contact with. It is also necessary to take steps to reduce the risk of impetigo spreading to other parts of the body. Some of the precautions that can be taken include:

  • Not touching the sores if possible.
  • Washing hands regularly.
  • Not sharing towels, clothing, bed sheets etc.
  • Staying away from school, nursery, playgroups or clubs until the sores have dried up or treatment has been continuing for minimum of 48 hours.

Most people are no longer contagious after 48 hours of treatment or once the sores have dried and healed.

Staying Healthy in School | Quality of Sleep

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Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Quality of Sleep

Staying Healthy in School | Quality of Sleep

It may seem obvious, but we cannot stress the importance of a full nights sleep for protecting and promoting the health of your child. Through years of speaking to parents concerned with their child’s energy levels, attention in school and proneness to sickness, we see that in the majority of these cases lack of quality sleep is a contributing factor.

Daily routine is often disrupted during the freedom of the summer holidays and the transition back to school can upset sleep patterns. To avoid the stress of over-tiredness and poor concentration at school, good sleep hygiene leading up t the start of school and continuing through the term is crucial.

Some tips for promoting good sleep hygiene include:

  • Keep consistent bedtimes and wake times – including at weekends.
  • Avoid spending non-sleep times in bed e.g. reading, listening to music, watching TV.
  • Bedtime should follow a predictable series of events e.g. brushing teeth and reading a story.
  • Avoid high stimulation activities before bed e.g. watching TV, playing video games etc.
  • Include physical exercise as part of each day.
  • Avoid caffeine or sugary drinks in the evenings – although it may not prevent falling asleep, they can lead to early awakenings or shallow, disrupted sleep.
  • Children should be put to bed drowsy, but still awake. Letting them fall asleep in other places forms habits that are difficult to break.
  • Keep a sleep diary, to keep track of naps, sleep times and activities to find patterns and target problem areas when things are not working.

Staying Healthy in School | Diet & Exercise

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Carrigtwohill Pharmacy Diet & Excercise

Staying Healthy in School | Diet & Exercise

A healthy diet and regular exercise are incredibly important for both the physical and mental development of a child. A consistently healthy diet aligned with continuous physical activity throughout the week will help the child grow and develop. It will also help promote their performance in school e.g. their concentration, energy levels etc.

Foods are the best source of nutrients and even a picky or fussy eater is unlikely to have nutritional deficiencies. A multivitamin may be beneficial if a child is showing failure to thrive, has a particular food allergy or malabsorption syndrome e.g. lactose intolerance or coeliac disease or has a restrictive diet e.g. vegan diet. It is best to talk to your pharmacist to ensure you get the correct multivitamin for your child that is required and is age-appropriate.

The Department of Health recommends that Children aged 6 and over should partake in at least one hour of physical activity per day. In addition, children should participate in muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening structured activities at least three times per week. There are a variety of local sports and activity clubs right in Carrigtwohill where your children can achieve the recommended amount of physical activity in a fun, structured and safe environment. Joining a club and interacting with their peers will not only help them develop their motor and cognitive skills but also help the development of their emotional and social skills, while letting them explore new interests and learn new skills.

Some of the clubs and groups in your local area include:

Carrigtwohill Pharmacy is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of all the young people in the Carrigtwohill community and we support them getting involved and trying out as many sports as they can. Obesity amongst children in Ireland is rising at an alarming rate and indeed it is a major health issue across the entire Western world. Sadly, Ireland has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the world with 1 in 10 children aged between 5 and 12 being classed as obese.  This trend continues through adolescence with 1 in 5 teenagers being overweight or obese.  Children who are obese are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal complications. Furthermore children and teenagers who are obese are more likely to obese all through adulthood.

To discuss the best possible diet for your child why not call into the pharmacy in Carrigtwohill and ask to speak to our team to get some guidance and examples. Information on appropriate nutrition, portion sizes and general childhood exercise can be found on www.nutritionandhealth.ie.