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Havin' a Laugh Blog -

Our Coffee Morning

Through our monthly chats on our online coffee morning, we are often inspired by the topics that come up.

These topics can range from the joys of being a pet owner, the pros and cons of parachute jumping, and some personal stories that are shared with messages that have helped us all.

In our blog, we share those pieces that made us smile or think for a while.

We hope they might inspire conversations of your own…

The Fitness Raffle

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Support mental health in Sligo with the Havin' a Laugh Fitness Raffle! Win gym memberships, spa experiences, and more. Draws start Nov 25th!
Wellbeing Raffle

Wellbeing Raffle

Begin Your Sligo Wellbeing Journey – Wellbeing Raffle for World Mental Health Day! Winners announced Sunday 13th Oct
Old Fair Day Festival

Embracing Wellness at The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day with Havin’ a Laugh

Join Havin’ a Laugh at The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day on August 14th 11am - 4pm for a Coffee Morning on Tour!
Sligo Elvis Sing-a-thon

Sing-a-thon Elvis Was Irish

An electrifying Sing-a-thon on Wednesday, December 6th, at Anderson's Grill and Bar in Sligo town! Get ready to channel your inner Elvis!

Outdoor Cinema

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Join us for a Movie night at The Charity's event site on Annaghmore Estate. Book One Cinema Ticket per person attending and just One Vehicle ticket (free) for each car parking (limited Car parking, please carpool).  These…

Tubbercurry Old Fair Day

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Join us for a chill and a chat about available mental health supports all things adventure and wellbeing at The Old Fair Day, August 9th

FEAR-LESS Music and Poetry Liv Mic

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Join the Poetry Cooperative for a Music and Poetry Liv Mic 13th July 8pm Riverside Hotel

May Men Yoga

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A 31 Day Yoga Challenge for Men 45min Yoga class will be run each day at the Rugby Club, attend as many as you can!!

Working with a Flourish

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Eamon Ó Cléirigh shares his experience volunteering in the Flourish garden.

THE BOOK

The Book is a collection of great stories, jokes, poems, art, and imagery that will inspire and delight. It’s a wonderful book that you can easily dip in and out of and it would also make a wonderful gift.

All of the amazing content in The Book was submitted by people from Sligo, Leitrim and beyond between the ages of 6 and 94, and proceeds from sales will go directly towards building our new online voucher buddy platform.

Proceeds from ‘The Book’

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All proceeds from the sale of 'The Book' will go directly towards building our new online voucher buddy platform.
Spirit of Life

‘The Book’ Spirit of Life Sections

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In the Spirit of Life sections of the book, you can enjoy a variety of beautiful photographs, illustrations, stories, and poems.
You Gotta Laugh

‘The Book’ You Gotta Laugh Sections

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In the You Gotta Laugh sections of 'The Book', have a good ole chuckle at some of the funny photographs, illustrations, stories, and poems.

‘The Book’ Turning Point Section

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In the Turning Point section of ‘The Book’, you can view our contributor’s thoughtful and inspiring stories, poems, illustrations, and photos.

‘The Book’ Kids Section

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In the Kids section of 'The Book', our talented younger contributors have shared a selection of stories, jokes and poems that will make you smile.

‘The Book’ Contributors & Volunteers

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At Havin’ A Laugh we have been blown away by the quality of submissions for the book. People were so generous in sharing their words and art with us.

Havin’ a Laugh: Life behind ‘The Book’

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At Havin' a Laugh we are delighted to be taking part in the First Fortnight Mental Health Art & Culture Festival this year.

The Book 2020 ~ Sponsorship

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We have had a few requests for sponsorship and so are including a sponsors section! We have been given until Wed July 29th by our designers to gather sponsors for the book.

The Book 2020 ~ Coming Soon

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We are so amazed by the volume of submissions and the personal stories shared. Thank you all so much. We’re now going through the selection process and getting ready to go to print.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our mission is to assist with the promotion of positive mental health through life-enhancing activities, connecting people and Havin’ a Laugh. We create events for everyone that showcase the excellent life-enhancing activities available to us in the Northwest of Ireland.

We believe that those of us who are ‘up for it and at it’ can inspire those who may not yet have that drive, and by taking part in one of our awareness events, you will get the added benefits of becoming more energised, clear-headed and relaxed.

The Fitness Raffle

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Support mental health in Sligo with the Havin' a Laugh Fitness Raffle! Win gym memberships, spa experiences, and more. Draws start Nov 25th!
Wellbeing Raffle

Wellbeing Raffle

Begin Your Sligo Wellbeing Journey – Wellbeing Raffle for World Mental Health Day! Winners announced Sunday 13th Oct
Old Fair Day Festival

Embracing Wellness at The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day with Havin’ a Laugh

Join Havin’ a Laugh at The Tubbercurry Old Fair Day on August 14th 11am - 4pm for a Coffee Morning on Tour!
Sligo Elvis Sing-a-thon

Sing-a-thon Elvis Was Irish

An electrifying Sing-a-thon on Wednesday, December 6th, at Anderson's Grill and Bar in Sligo town! Get ready to channel your inner Elvis!

Outdoor Cinema

,
Join us for a Movie night at The Charity's event site on Annaghmore Estate. Book One Cinema Ticket per person attending and just One Vehicle ticket (free) for each car parking (limited Car parking, please carpool).  These…

Tubbercurry Old Fair Day

,
Join us for a chill and a chat about available mental health supports all things adventure and wellbeing at The Old Fair Day, August 9th

May Men Yoga

,
A 31 Day Yoga Challenge for Men 45min Yoga class will be run each day at the Rugby Club, attend as many as you can!!

Coffee Morning and Monster Raffle

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Join us on May 3rd for Coffee morning and Monster Raffle in Sligo town. Raffle tickets available online unil May 2nd or in person on May 3rd.

Lidl Voucher Raffle – Winners announced Sunday 20th March

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4 x €100 Lidl vouchers for raffle - Winners announced Sunday 20th March.