Health Week
Linen Quarter Health Week | 5-9th June 2023
Linen Quarter Health Week is BACK and we have detailed ways for you to keep your mind and body healthy, with a packed events schedule for all ages and backgrounds to get involved in! With ‘Healthy & Sustainable’ being one of our main key themes at LQ BID, we want to continue to raise awareness of the importance of looking after ourselves.
From trainings to health checks, wellness sessions to cycle workshops, we have a whole heap of fantastic options for our members to choose from, whether you have an hour spare or a full day – you just have to be willing to give it a go!
So, what are you waiting for?! Have a look below and register for any of the events you might like to attend! And why not share this page with your employees or colleagues who might also benefit from some wellness?
Check out what’s on below and get fitter, get healthier and get involved !
MONDAY 5th June
Morning:
CPR/AED training| 10.00-13.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Back by popular demand, Bisp will be delivering accredited CPR and AED training on Monday 5th June. Delegates will learn the causes of heart attacks and cardiac arrests, how to perform CPR effectively, as well as how to operate an automated external defibrillator. This course is suitable for anyone learning CPR for the first time, or those who would like a refresher.
To book your place, please email charlotte@linenquarter.org – Max 12 places available
*Tea/coffee will be served on arrival
Morning:
Health Checks | 9.30 – 13.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
A private ‘Well Check,’ with NICHS, is a comprehensive cardiovascular health check that can detect the early warning signs and hidden risk factors associated with avoidable chest, heart and stroke illnesses. Normally at a cost of £25, we have slots available for LQ Members to book for free using the link below.
Starting with a lifestyle assessment, your trained healthcare professional will carry out a range of unaversive tests and assessments including on Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Body Composition and then provide you with a personal report and some tailored recommendations on how you can improve your health metrics in any relevant areas.
Booking link (use code LQHC23): Select a Date & Time
*Please note, there are 7 slots available in this session, but there are other sessions throughout the week.
Afternoon:
Health Checks | 14.00 – 16.30 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Booking link (use code LQHC23): Select a Date & Time
*Please note, there are 7 slots available in this session, but there are other sessions throughout the week.
TUESDAY 6th June
Morning:
Yoga class | 8.00 – 8.45 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Kick off your day right and nurture your body with a complimentary Yoga Session with Nichola Suitor. Can you think of a better way to start your day than with a good bit of stretching and a FREE smoothie before you head off to work?
Booking link: Morning Yoga at Clayton Hotel Tickets, Tue 6 Jun 2023 at 08:00 | Eventbrite
*Please note there are 20 spots available for this class and you must bring your own Yoga Mat.
Morning:
RevivR CPR App Demo | 8.30 – 10.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
RevivR is the British Heart Foundation’s free, interactive, online CPR training course.
Join LQ BID for a business breakfast to hear about the importance of this life-saving tool and how your organisation can sign up.
In just 15 minutes, you can learn how to save a life and receive your very own CPR certificate. This session is aimed at managers/decision-makers who seek to roll out CPR across their organisation.
*A light breakfast will be served on arrival.
Booking Link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/revivr-cpr-app-demo-tickets
Morning:
Health Checks | 9.30 – 13.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Booking link (use code LQHC23): Select a Date & Time
*Please note, there are 7 slots available in this session, but there are other sessions throughout the week.
Afternoon:
Health Checks | 14.00 – 16.30 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Booking link (use code LQHC23): Select a Date & Time
*Please note, there are 5 slots available, but there are other sessions throughout the week.
WEDNESDAY 7th June
All day
First Aid Training | 9.00-16.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
After several successful sessions in 2022, LQ BID is offering members accredited First Aid Training with Bisp. This course is ideal for those learning for the first time, as well as those refreshing their skills. Covering a range of topics such as burns, wounds, strokes, heart attacks and anaphylaxis, this interactive course provides delegates with the skills and confidence to respond to first aid emergencies at work. This is a one day course and is therefore suitable for low-risk environments such as offices.
*Tea/coffee will be served on arrival. A light lunch will be served. Max 12 places available.
To book your place, please email charlotte@linenquarter.org.
Afternoon:
Pop-up Cycling Cafe | 12.00-14.00 @ Parklet at corner on Linenhall Street / Clarence Street
As we have chosen to host our Health Week during Bike Week 100, we are inviting you to our outdoor pop-up space for a range of activities including: Free bike repair with Big Loop Bikes & bike marking/registration with the PSNI
Booking link for Dr Bike: Free Dr Bike session with Big Loop Bikes Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Booking link for Bike Marking: Free Bike Marking with PSNI Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
*Booking slots are for 15 minutes – if booking both options above, please select 15 minutes apart.
Afternoon:
Dog petting wellness session | 13.00 – 15.00 @ TradeMarket, Dublin Road
Research has shown that simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol, and the social interaction between people and dogs actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin. With that in mind, LQ BID is hosting its first ever dog petting session, at Trade Market, Dublin Road.
Dogs from Almost Home Animal Rescue will be at Trade Market from 1pm-3pm so anyone can take a break from the office and meet them. Collection buckets will also be available if you would like to donate to this worthy cause. From lively pooches to some resident golden oldies, there will be a range of dogs to meet and play with.
There is no requirement to book online, simply drop in for some dog therapy between 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday 7th June.
For more information, please contact charlotte@linenquarter.org.
Evening
Screening of documentary ‘Together We Cycle’ + panel discussion | 18.00 – 21.00 @ Ormeau Baths, 18 Ormeau Avenue
In partnership with Cycling UK, we will be hosting a screening of the Dutch documentary ‘Together We Cycle‘ (25 mins) including some Free Pizza & Drinks. This will be followed with a panel discussion on how some of the methods used in the Netherlands could be applied in Northern Ireland.
The Panel will include;
Chair – Megan Hoyt, North Belfast Cycle Campaign
Andrew Muir – North Down MLA, Chair of the Stormont Assembly All Party Group on Cycling
Agustina Martire – Queens University Belfast Senior Lecturer in Architecture and public realm campaigner
Chris McCracken – Managing Director, Linen Quarter Business Improvement District
Anne Madden – Policy and Communications Manager, Sustrans
Brian Smyth – Belfast City Councillor, Green Party
Booking link: Dutch Documentary Film – Together We Cycle Tickets, Wed 7 Jun 2023 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
THURSDAY 8th June
Morning:
Business Breakfast with Relate NI | 8.30 – 9.30 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Duane Farrell, CEO of Northern Ireland’s leading Relationships Support Charity, Relate NI, will be delivering a short seminar – ‘Relationships are good for business.’ The seminar will provide some key insights into the impacts of relationships on employee well-being and productivity, and provide some tips and ideas on how employers can help support employee relationships and the positive benefits which they bring.
*A light breakfast will be served.
Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relationships-are-good-for-business-tickets
Morning:
Health Checks | 9.30 – 13.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Booking link (use code LQHC23): Select a Date & Time
*Please note, there are 7 slots available in this session, but there are other sessions available through the week.
Afternoon:
Introduction to Mindfulness workshop | 12.30 – 14.00 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Mindfulness practices can benefit us as individuals and in our teams by helping us build emotional resilience, develop our focus, help us reduce stress and enable compassion for others. This session will be a nice introduction to practicing Mindfulness with Cathy Davey from Ambest Life.
Booking link: Introduction to Mindfulness workshop Tickets, Thu 8 Jun 2023 at 12:30 | Eventbrite
*Please note there are 15 spots available for this workshop
Afternoon:
Health Checks | 14.00 – 16.30 @ Clayton Hotel, 22 Ormeau Avenue
Checks provided by NI Chest Heart & Stroke
Booking link (use code LQHC23): Select a Date & Time
*Please note, there are 5 slots available
FRIDAY 9th June
Morning:
Ride On Belfast cycle ride | 07.45 – 09.00 | Assemble at Queen’s University – feeder routes available from East, North, West and South Belfast – check cycul website for updates
Ride on Belfast is an opportunity to test just how simple, safe and stress free it can be to cycle to work. Participants can meet at Queen’s University at 7.45am, where we will push off as a group cycle at 8am, with a cycle to Belfast City Hall for a Free Breakfast!
Booking link: Ride on Belfast – 9th June – Cycul
*coffee/tea and Danish pastries will be served upon arrival at City Hall
SPECIAL OFFERS
The Physio Group
LQ BID has partnered with The Physio Group to offer you a 40-minute physio health screening – for those suffering from aches or pains.
Booking by phone via 028 9089 7554 & use code ‘LQHealth23‘.
*Please note, 20 slots are available until 30th June; sessions will take place at The Physio Group, Alexander House, 17 Ormeau Avenue.
