First up on the show today was Tully from The Chapters http://www.thechapters.com/ (GTB can’t get enough of their latest track Black Room!!)
Tully filled us in on what the band has been up to in recent months, from travelling the colleges of Ireland to London, where the Coronas supported the lads. The guys are just back from playing in and around Venice where they’re building a strong fan base, and hope to return to Italy for more gigs at the end of the summer. The Chapters are planning more gigs over the coming months, starting with two at The Button Factory http://www.buttonfactory.ie/ in Dublin on 23 and 24 April. The second gig in Dublin is a lunchtime gig (2pm) open to all ages, which is especially good news to fans under 18. Jenny tried to get the lowdown on the bad habits of the band, but Tully very diplomatically said they know each other long enough to get over any little annoyances that pop up while they’re on the road. Glad to hear it, Tully!! Look forward to hearing more from these guys through out the year!
What a weekend people, the weather was just amazing and I know it is kind of wrong to say this but if global warming is the cause of this ...we ain't so angry.....oh come on we had such a horrible winter and new year, we definitely deserve the nice effects as well..You know you agree!!! But in saying that GTB are strong advocators of protecting yourself from harmful rays so on today’s show we had the pleasure of speaking with Julienne Curran, Medical Relations Manager for ‘La Roche-Posay’. According to the NCRI the most common cancer in Ireland is skin cancer with just over 8000 new cases diagnosed in 2008.
Melanoma Awareness Month is to promote the early detection and prevention of skin cancer. In Ireland, La Roche-Posay is driving the month long awareness campaign, alongside the Irish Cancer Society and the Melanoma Trust, Dr Patrick Ormond Consultant Dermatologist, Eccles Private Clinic in association with the Mater Private Hospital who are offering free Specialist Diagnostic & Surgical Support. It is a nationwide campaign being promoted in Dermatologists rooms, Dermatology departments, GP surgeries and pharmacies encouraging members of the public to get their moles/suspicious legions checked and adopt safe behaviour in the sun.
http://www.myskincheck.ie/ is a public health website dedicated to the early screening of skin cancer. It enables each individual to learn more about skin cancer, safety in the sun and to diagnose their personal risk level, self-check moles and mole map. It is a tool to support dermatologists in their effort to educate the wider public. La Roche-Posay is urging the Irish public to look out for new lumps, growths or changes to existing moles, and also to be vigilant about monitoring moles in general.
All details and pictures for reference are available on http://www.myskincheck.ie/ and any observed changes of moles should be discussed with a dermatologist or General Practitioner without delay. These may be the early signs of skin cancer and early detection is vital for successful treatment.
Don't just ignore the situation be responsible and then you can spend years being active out in the sun. Some of the products which Julienne dicussed on the show included factor 50+ which can be bought in any good pharmacy. Take care of your skin Ladies and Gentlemen
Yes we are still harping on about this gorgeous weather which is definately inspiring us all to get out and about, we thought it might be good timing to set up some projects to keep us out and active. Lisa Smyth from the A to Z Children's Charity (http://www.azkids.ie/ ) filled us in on their 4 Peaks Challengs fundraiser on the June bank holiday weekend. The challenge involves climbing the four highest peaks of Ireland - one in each provicence - over 48 hours Lisa said she did the climb last year because she wanted to see more of Ireland, and GTB thinks it's a great way to get fit and healthy while enjoying some fabulous Irish scenery.The charity offers invaluable support throughout the challenge, with transport and accommodation provided. They'll also keep you fed with snacks and provisions off-mountain to make sure your energy is sustained throughout the day. Highly skilled guides will also accompany you on the climbs. A to Z is setting up practice hikes, too, with one planned per peak so you have a chance to get to know the climb in advance of the big weekend. To book a place or find out more about the fundraising involved, contact Lisa on lisa@azkids.ie or check out the website here http://www.azkids.ie/peak_challenge2010.asp Money raised goes to supporting the A to Z Chilren's Charity work in Uganda.Hope you enjoyed this Mondays show xxx
