Post by Kentgal on Jun 27, 2008 0:05:42 GMT
Good, Bad & Ugly is found in all walks of life and the Curragh is no exception, so on a positive note.............................
Considering value, in terms of current financial costs which could probably be evaluated, let us not forget that the benefits of belonging to the Curragh in our era, which made us potential role models for the nation, if not global examples of a healthy community.
Long long ago in futurestic visionary terms, we were living testement to the vision of 'WHO' Towards a Healthy Lifestyle in the Curragh, a culture that promoted 'best health outcomes for its community. Yet to be evaluated!!. Where the majority only ever ate a healthy diet and engaged in Sporting and/or Activities in one way or another.
Army personell engaged in mandatory 'fitness to practice' activities on the Square, in the Glen and/or in the Gym.
For the rest of us growing up there, it was hard to find anyone who couldnt swim. We had access to the Swimming pool every day for free.
We walked or ran everywhere - To the shops, the bus stop, the hospital: Across the plains to the Racecourse and/or be it necessity or chasing a few bob - to the bookies in Brownstown and/or caddying the length & breath of the golf course: We walked to and from school 4 times a day including lunch time and some of us even walked all the way to school in Newbridge or Kildare if we didn't have the busfare.
In addition to the yearly school sports day we were included in the annual Army sports events where there was always a 'Kids slot' with a decent prize or trophy for the winner.
Verbal media diahorrea today documents what constitutes a healthy diet. Albeit the Curragh is no exception here, not many of us knew or tasted otherwise.
To list just the basics, how many of us recall the weekly routine diet, 'porrage for breakfast, potatoes & veg for lunch, the odd egg or bread and jam for tea: Sunday dinner being the highlight of the week with jelly or apple tart and custard: Biscuits - the Friday payday treat: Fruit juice and trifle at Christmas or on Birthdays for the lucky ones.
Promoting Health Lifestyles & preventing Heart disease is big business nowdays. How many of our Curragh generation can prove or disprove todays LOGO seen on every 'Billboard' around the world?
Walking, running, and swimming are part of 'costly Keep Fit' programmes as is Diet & weight reduction, all packaged and sold by wealthy organisations under the title of Leisure Activities.
We were living the FLAGSHIP good life for free.
Were'nt we the lucky ones.
Considering value, in terms of current financial costs which could probably be evaluated, let us not forget that the benefits of belonging to the Curragh in our era, which made us potential role models for the nation, if not global examples of a healthy community.
Long long ago in futurestic visionary terms, we were living testement to the vision of 'WHO' Towards a Healthy Lifestyle in the Curragh, a culture that promoted 'best health outcomes for its community. Yet to be evaluated!!. Where the majority only ever ate a healthy diet and engaged in Sporting and/or Activities in one way or another.
Army personell engaged in mandatory 'fitness to practice' activities on the Square, in the Glen and/or in the Gym.
For the rest of us growing up there, it was hard to find anyone who couldnt swim. We had access to the Swimming pool every day for free.
We walked or ran everywhere - To the shops, the bus stop, the hospital: Across the plains to the Racecourse and/or be it necessity or chasing a few bob - to the bookies in Brownstown and/or caddying the length & breath of the golf course: We walked to and from school 4 times a day including lunch time and some of us even walked all the way to school in Newbridge or Kildare if we didn't have the busfare.
In addition to the yearly school sports day we were included in the annual Army sports events where there was always a 'Kids slot' with a decent prize or trophy for the winner.
Verbal media diahorrea today documents what constitutes a healthy diet. Albeit the Curragh is no exception here, not many of us knew or tasted otherwise.
To list just the basics, how many of us recall the weekly routine diet, 'porrage for breakfast, potatoes & veg for lunch, the odd egg or bread and jam for tea: Sunday dinner being the highlight of the week with jelly or apple tart and custard: Biscuits - the Friday payday treat: Fruit juice and trifle at Christmas or on Birthdays for the lucky ones.
Promoting Health Lifestyles & preventing Heart disease is big business nowdays. How many of our Curragh generation can prove or disprove todays LOGO seen on every 'Billboard' around the world?
Walking, running, and swimming are part of 'costly Keep Fit' programmes as is Diet & weight reduction, all packaged and sold by wealthy organisations under the title of Leisure Activities.
We were living the FLAGSHIP good life for free.
Were'nt we the lucky ones.