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As the month of May moves merrily along with summer 2012 showing few signs of life, at least it can be noted at this time of year that the members of the older generation among us are more vital and visible than ever. Bealtaine (Irish for May) — the name given to the month-long celebration of creativity in older people through the staging of arts, entertainment, and activity events in the community — is currently running full steam ahead with everything from dawn chorus get-togethers rousing our seniors from their beds to late-night concerts keeping them dancing into the wee small hours.

Mayo Volunteer Centre is calling for volunteers to get involved in Ireland’s first National Volunteering Week from May 14 to May 20.

Restaurants across Kilkenny have already started signing up to Gorta’s National Soup Week, which will run from March 5-11 next.

Volunteering is about making time for others and contributing to your community. Yet it also has personal benefits - it can introduce you to new ways to thinking, broaden your horizons and experience, and equip you with skills to make you attractive to potential employers.

To celebrate the festive season, Santa and his elves have just launched the five star g Hotel’s new, exclusive gift card selection offering the ultimate presents for this Christmas.

Do you dread the thought of wrapping all your Christmas presents? Do you wish you had someone to wrap your gifts for you? Well this Christmas the festive fairy has granted your wish.

Without getting into facts and figures it is fairly clear most of us are, to put it delicately, not as well off as we would like to be. With that in mind, this Christmas when it comes to buying gifts make sure they are practical.

This November and December, the Oxfam Mullingar shop is urging people to choose their Christmas presents from its range of Unwrapped gifts.

At Standún, Spiddal, shopping is an exciting and relaxing experience. This unique shopping destination offers gifts for all the family and friends under one roof. Parking is free so take your time browsing through each department, and once your gifts are chosen you can have them gift wrapped. By the time you have completed your shopping list, you will be ready for tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake at the competitive price of €3.50.