It's the only time of the year I find myself buying crappy sweets and boxes of cheap chocolates to give away - feeling under pressure to play the game. But our kids don't need more sugar - so I'm going to try amd make a workable list of alternatives... Why not give out other little gifts? Pens, pencils, balloons, fake tattoos...

Here is a synopsis of a recent email from Patrick Holford. You can sign up for his emails by going to www.patrickholford.com and signing up. They are fairly useful - he is very keen you buy his books, but then they are pretty good books! I had read this already, when I was researching for an article on healthy oils...

We are very excited to have been invited to offer an evening course with Bantry Adult Education. We have put together a proposal that covers 4 fun and healthy cookery classes with Rachel Dare; 3 Natural Healthcare classes with Organico Staff members Elizabeth Ewing, Christine Meadows and Fleur Hindley; and a final class with Rachel and Hannah on delicious Christmas...

It's really easy to make a nourishing soothing drink from Carrageen Moss. It makes a jelly-like thick drink which, when you add lots of honey and lemon juice, tastes pretty OK and really feels like its doing you good. I personally use the dried seaweed you buy in most healthfood shops - but if you are very keen you can...

We just received this email from a happy customer and thought it might be useful to others with pet-related problems. Thanks Maria for your happy story! For Fleur, i bought some Colloidal silver from you by mail order last week. I wanted it for an old pet sheep with severe footrot on one foot. I have spent a fortune on...

We are delighted to have Christopher Minhall offering Osteopathy in Bantry every second Friday starting April 2011. Chris has been practicing in Kieran English's practice in Killcoe for the last few years and also in Clonakilty. If you are interested in visiting Chris in Organico please call him directly for an appointment on 086 8861007. Osteopathy is a system of...

Anyone who would like to start their own garden should come along to a free Open Evening in Organico Cafe on Friday the 15th of April at 7.30. Get Growing, a local Charity run by vollunteers who are experienced and passionate gardeners, is starting a serise of hands-on classes which will help you to plan and start to grow vegetables...

Celebrate National Rude Health Week 2011 - Come and join us in learning more about naturally good health at Organico. Enjoy a range of free talks and consultations: Friday 8th April Sinead Ni Ghealbhain (Pukka Herbs) – Free Consultations on Ayurvedic Medicine and Family Health 11-3pm Monday 11th April Roisin O’Shea (Nutritional product Consultant) free consultations on Hormonal Health for...

The Fox and Chicken Dream by Toma McCullim Organico Cafe is delighted to be exhibiting works by works by Toma McCullim and Astrid and Kirstin Walshe. Colourful, charming and upbeat this exhibition will appeal to all ages. Call in and view anytime before the end of April 2011. Toma McCullim: Toma holds a first-class honours degree in The History, Archaeology...

We are delighted to be finally stocking Buddha Bunz Dryer Balls - if you use them in your tumble dryer they reduce static, speed up your drying time and make your clothes all soft and fluffy without needing chemicals. Great for your pocket and great for the environment!