Programme: Cavan
WHO Theme: Communication and Information
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund Covid
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Volunteer Staff
Cost: 0 – 500
Status: Completed
Description
Radio campaign in conjunction with Healthy Monaghan, Mental Health Ireland, Positive Age, Healthy Ireland at your Library, Cavan sports partnership with 2 speakers each week under each of the themes and also signposting adverts for local services and supports. 3 x four week slots of interviews and inspiration to improve both physical and mental health of listeners and encourage engagement with 2 prize draws each week. Cavan Library headquarters and Monaghan Library head quarter shared their services being offered and speakers on mindfulness, positive mental health and the importance of physical activity as well as a balanced healthy diet to help with over all wellbeing
Aim of Initiative
All age groups – listeners of Iradio
Who is it aimed at
All age groups – listeners of Iradio
Steps critical to success
- Understanding the brief of the campaign and explaining to partnering agencies
- Including interesting topics for discussion with passionate speakers
- Engaging the audience with competions and prizes
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Organising the pre recordings of speakers
- Making the conversation interesting and engaging
Outcomes / Benefits
- Raising awareness of local supports and services available in County Cavan
- Promoting physical activity at every age and them benefits on physical wellbeing
- Promoting local library services and especially new services available during the pandemic e.g. Book delivery service
Contact:
Website:
https://www.cavancoco.ie/home.htm