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Your fitness matters - with Seamus Doyle NCEF FISAF FIA

Seamus Doyle runs Balance from the Balance personal training studio in Stephen Street, Waterford.

As well as personal training, Balance offers group training covering running swimming cycling and cross training and also works on fitness programmes with several companies, sports teams and clubs.

Tel: 087-7864013 for further info.

Run of the week

It's Sunday and the effects of the mornings espresso are still inspiring. It's cold but the sun is out. Time for a run. Fast track to Faithlegg in the car and park up behind the golf clubhouse at Faithlegg house hotel, then disappear down past Park Rangers football club and up into the woods. We've had this run before in this column but there's many variations to try and it's such an exhilarating run whatever trail you take that it's hard to

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Fiona Ormond Solicitor with MJ O'Connor Solicitors, Confederation House, Cork Road, Waterford051 355663 or email: formondatmjoc.ie

Employment Law: References: Do's and Dont's

Many employers are now giving "Statements of Employment" instead of the traditional reference given to the new or prospective employer of a former or present employee. A reason for this is that many employers fear legal liability attached to supplying references which may contain information which they are not is a position to substantiate or indeed either deliberately or by chance give an opinion.

Some employers are of the belief that they are not obliged to provide employees with a reference. Employers should exercise caution in this regard especially in circumstances where it is obvious that the employee may not meet basic requirements of recruitment because they have not a reference from their previous employer. In such instance

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National Tree Week 2011

National Tree Week takes place 6th – 12th March this year. This is a national environmental awareness campaign aimed at promoting the benefits of trees and Irish deciduous trees in particular. Local communities are encouraged to participate in the various events which will take place around the country during the week. Events are organised all over the country which include forest walks, tree planting ceremonies, workshops, displays, competitions , etc. You can keep up to date about tree plantings, exhibitions and other events taking place in the city during this week by checking www.treecouncil.ie or www.waterfordcity.ie

National Tree Week is a national campaign organised by the Tree Council of Ireland, in conjunction with Coillte, and Local Authorities throughout the country. Over 15,000 native tree saplings will be sponsored by Coillte and distributed locally to community groups, etc by

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Traffik Light Party with Swamp Stompers

Traffik, Waterford's best known Indie Club are bringing you something very different for Valentines weekend, the first ever TRAFFIK LIGHT PARTY. Picture the scene, it's a week or two before Valentines, the shops are full of the joys of being in love and all your non single friends can talk about is what present they will receive this year. Traffik plans on offering an edgy alternative on Saturday February 12th when the Light Ball will allow you the opportunity to check out that boy/girl that you have had your eye on for some time but were to shy to approach. It's simple . . everyone is colour coded for your convenience!

Green- if you're single and ready to mingle

Yellow – Take a chance! You never know what will happen!

Red – No Chance – I'm taken.

To encourage

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Kicks Off With Julie Feeney At Garter Lane 

Theatre On Friday 18Th February

Garter Lane is pleased to announce Roddie Cleere's Irish Music Sessions, a series of acoustic/semi-acoustic shows featuring Ireland's leading artists with support from local Waterford musicians, appealing to the music fan who wants a welcome relief from the flood of manufactured, homogenised and safe 'music'.

Julie Feeney with local support from Katie Kim kicks it all off on Friday 18th February at 8pm and tickets are €17.50 (€15 Garter Lane Friends & concs) on 051-855038 or www.garterlane.ie (no booking fees apply).

Recording a pop album with just orchestral backing is an idea executed by Julie Feeney with 'pages', even before Peter Gabriel did it. Award-winning and critically acclaimed singer, composer, orchestrator and producer Julie Feeney is described in the Washington Post as "The Emerald Isle's Original", and her unique

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There's a real quality night of live music at The Forum Lounge this Saturday 12th February, with the Waterford debut of the Love Minus Zero tribute to Bob Dylan, followed by the late night BoHo Club with a live set by the always brilliant Jam Tarts Orchestra. Doors for the Dylan tribute are at 8.30pm with Love Minus Zero taking to the stage at 9pm sharp for a 2 hour show. Admission price of €10 covers both this and the late gig by the JT Orchestra. If you can't make it down early, doors for Boho are at 11.30pm with admission just €5 before 12.

Whether you're a die hard Dylan fanatic or a new fan, you won't want to miss the superb Love Minus Zero,

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David O'doherty @ The Forum Lounge

David O'Doherty plays a fully seated "up front and personal" show in the intimate surrounds of the Forum Lounge on Saturday 5th March. In receiving the "if.com Award" (formerly The Perrier Award) at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival, David joined a prestigious list of former winners that includes Dylan Moran, Steve Coogan and The League of Gentlemen.

Tickets for the show are on sale now at Next Door Forum Waterford, 051 871111 and www.forumwaterford.com . Doors are at 8.30pm and admission includes entry to the late night BoHo Club at the same venue, featuring a live set by the fantastic Big Lebowski.

David O'Doherty is the stage name of David O'Doherty: comedian, writer and 1990 East Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medallist. He is the author of several books, including co-writing the recent bestselling 100 Facts

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The Forum Lounge launches Waterford's "BIG NIGHT OUT" on Saturday 26th February and the last Saturday of every month thereafter. 

The aim is to provide the best value and most entertaining night out in Waterford, in a "one stop" format. The night which runs from 8pm to 2am, involves the following 3 elements, all for the unbeatable price of €25:

Roast Dinner(Provided by Mary Grimes Catering)

A carvery style roast dinner will be served at 8.30pm to kick off your Big Night Out. Mary Grimes has a well deserved reputation for the quality of her catering, and when she served a Christmas dinner to full houses at the recent Laughter Lounge Christmas Party nights, there was not a scrap of food left on any plate. A vegetarian option can be provided if notified at time of booking.

2 Top Comedians

The Laughter Lounge has

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Ballet Theatre UK visits Theatre Royal for the first time presenting Cinderella

Ballet Theatre UK is delighted to present its all-new production of Prokofiev's classical ballet, Cinderella, at the Theatre Royal, Waterford, on Tuesday 15th February 2011 at 8.00pm.

This stunning new production includes glittering stage sets, beautifully handcrafted costumes and a company of talented professional dancers.

Ballet Theatre UK aims to bring the most magical and captivating moments of classical ballet to audiences of all ages, delighting them with a passion and energy that is truly inspiring.

Ballet Theatre UK's new production of the classic ballet, Cinderella, tells everyone's favourite rags-to-riches story.

Artistic Director, Christopher Moore, has created a new ballet of original choreography, set in the fashion houses of Paris.

Cinderella is tormented by her spiteful stepsisters. Rejected, upset and alone, Cinderella can only watch as others wear the beautiful dresses she toils over.

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Tickets are running out the door for Pretending To Be Me,

An intimate, acerbic and searingly honest show about the poet, jazz aficionado and Hull University librarian, Philip Larkin. Written by and starring the acclaimed Oscar-nominated Sir Tom Courtenay for one night only at Garter Lane Theatre on Thursday 10th February at 8pm, limited tickets remain on 051-855038 or www.garterlane.ie.

Larkin ('the magnificent Eeyore of British verse' - Daily Telegraph) has moved home; surrounded by packing cases, playing selections from his favourite jazz LPs, and making himself cups of tea - and later whiskies - he reflects wryly on his upbringing and life as a poet. Hilarious and moving, the narrative shifts seamlessly between Larkin's outrageous wit and the poems, which Courtenay reads with powerful directness and simplicity.

Philip Larkin almost uniquely turned down the offer of a Poet Laureateship and was truly

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Come See Stagemad Finish "Banshee" Tour At The Brewery

Stagemad Theatre Company have teamed up with Piltown Award winning Playwright Ger Bourke to present to you the funny, sad, absorbing "Banshee Makers" at Brewery Lane Theatre Carrick on Suir Friday 25th and to Saturday 26th February at 8.15PM Nightly Tickets are selling fast already!! for this wonderful play. So book now!!! For tickets contact Heritage Centre, Carrick On Suir 051 640200 If you missed BANSHEE at Garter Lane last November because of the frost and snow now is your chance to catch it as this the final date on Stagemad's tour.

Come out and support Waterford's Progessive Theatre Company and embrace this highly acclaimed production. Stagemad will announce details of their future upcoming production at Garter Lane Arts Centre soon. Watch Out!

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Laoise O Hanlon singing the Great American Songbook

In recent years, the Laoise O Hanlon Quintet has forged a strong reputation on both the London and Irish jazz circuits, and never fails to touch an audience with their unique and impeccable delivery of classics from the standard jazz repertoire and beyond. Performing in the Theatre Royal on Thursday 17th February, The Laoise O Hanlon Quintet interpret some of the most celebrated songs from The American Songbook ranging from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington classics; haunting ballads, swinging right through to more obscure modern arrangements. It is not to be missed!

As Ireland's newest emerging talent, jazz vocalist Laoise O' Hanlon has grown into one of the most accomplished and dynamic singers on the Irish jazz scene. Her voice is a flexible, facile instrument wielded by an ambitious and visionary player. It

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Garter Lane Arts Centre is proud to present, appropriately for Valentine's Day, an evening of seduction, passion and obsession in After Miss Julie for two nights only on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th February at 8pm. Tickets are €20 (€15 Garter Lane Friends & concs) and can be booked on 051-855038 or www.garterlane.ie - no booking fees apply.

'An unforgettable night of white-hot theatrical intensity' Daily Telegraph

It's July 1945 in a country house near London. Celebrations for the Labour Party's landslide election victory are in full swing. The lady of the house, Miss Julie, descends into the servants' kitchen to seek out John, her father's chauffeur. As the night draws in and flirtation turns to passion, the two lovers embark on a consuming and deadly dance of desire.Sex, class and

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Classical Guitarist Michael O'Toole to perform at Christ Church Cathedral Saturday 19th February at 8pm

Music Network is delighted to present a concert by Michael O'Toole at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 19th February at 8pm. Michael is one of the leading guitarists in Ireland today. He has performed all over the world to great acclaim and has worked with many other world-class musicians and ensembles.

Michael studied for many years with Irish virtuoso John Feeley and subsequently with Ricardo Iznaola in Denver Colorado. He achieved his performance degree from Trinity College and completed a Masters degree in 1997 from University College Cork. Michael has a deep commitment to education and is a lecturer in guitar at the Waterford Institute of Technology's Department of Creative Arts.

Recently, Michael has appeared as a soloist with the RTE Concert Orchestra for a live

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Aspiring actors in Waterford who dream of acting on the big screen have a chance to gain invaluable practical experience on the annual Acting for Film and Television workshops being held at the Waterford Marina Hotel on Tue, Wed and Thurs the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mar 2011.

It's possible that you've seen great performances on film or television, and thought to yourself: "I could do that!" Perhaps you have some experience onstage, and want to make the transition to other media? Or maybe you've worked in other areas of film or television production, and want to try your hand in front of the camera? Well, this is the perfect chance to find out if you have what it takes. These intensive workshops will teach participants the fundamental skills needed to create memorable performances for the camera. You'll learn the processes an actor

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