The News London 365
  • Breaking News
  • Lifestyle
  • Coronavirus
  • Food
  • Politics
  • Sport
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
London
+10°C
Privacy Policy
Copyright
Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Breaking News
  • Lifestyle
  • Coronavirus
  • Food
  • Politics
  • Sport
No Result
View All Result
The News London 365
No Result
View All Result
Home What's On

Balloon sculpture raising awareness for World Breastfeeding Week in Omagh

The News London 365 by The News London 365
August 3, 2021
in What's On
0
Balloon sculpture raising awareness for World Breastfeeding Week in Omagh

A colourful balloon sculpture at a shopfront in Omagh is catching the attention of shoppers as part of World Breastfeeding Week.

The display in the Showgrounds in the Co Tyrone town came about after a collaboration between the Northern Ireland-based Breastival organisation and balloon artist Ryan Tracey.

Tracey, who has broken several world records for some of his creations as well as appearances on Britain’s Got Talent, said it was a unique sculpture to make and one which highlights an important issue.

Ryan told MyTyrone: “Because of the nature of what they do and raise awareness for, by making breastfeeding more inclusive in society and given the fact Northern Ireland has one of the lowest rates in Western Europe, it was a good opportunity for both of us.

Read More
Related Articles

Read More
Related Articles

“We wanted to do something which sensitively and carefully represents the message we wanted to convey, and that message was that people shouldn’t be uncomfortable when they see a woman in public breastfeeding a baby.

“It’s a completely natural thing, it’s something that’s important. If for some reason a mother feels that they can’t do that, it’s detrimental for them initially and detrimental for the child.

“It’s an important message and this is just a different way of communicating that. You can see from the people it has reached on social media that it has resonated with a lot of people.

“We all have to do our bit to ensure that these mothers are not isolated and don’t feel that they can’t breastfeed in public.

“It’s one of the most important sculptures that we have done, and a lot of thought went into the stance of the woman feeding the baby, the way she is looking down and the relaxed approach and what not. You can feel the warmth and how natural that is by looking at those balloons.”

Catherine Muldoon from the Breastival organisation in Northern Ireland said the sculpture was a way of starting up conversations with people around the town.

Welcome to MyTyrone, a brand new local news site dedicated to the county.

Falling under the Belfast Live banner, MyTyrone is part of our drive to cover news, people and events in your area.

We’re always open to ideas and if there’s a story that you think needs reported or a person doing great things in the community, you can send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to cover it.

Sign up to our FREE newsletter here for the latest news straight to your inbox.

You’ll also find MyTyrone on:

Catherine added: “We came up with the idea of a balloon sculpture in Omagh as a way to engage people out and about to have the conversation around breastfeeding.

“Breastival is currently running online this year with a full week of incredible events ranging from yoga and campaigning, to political engagement sessions.

“This year we were very keen to ensure the word about Breastival got out to people in new areas. Omagh is my home town and I knew it would be the perfect spot to create the opportunity to celebrate Breastival and World Breastfeeding Week.

For the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter here.

Read More
Related Articles

Read More
Related Articles

Tags: BritainCo TyroneOmagh
Previous Post

Ben Shephard shares Strictly Come Dancing update after football injury

Next Post

Ireland’s Catholic church, government clash over COVID-19 restrictions By Reuters

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

RECENT NEWS

Should we actually delete our period tracking apps in the UK? We ask the experts

Should we actually delete our period tracking apps in the UK? We ask the experts

June 29, 2022
How to reduce your screen time this summer, according to an expert

How to reduce your screen time this summer, according to an expert

June 29, 2022
Woman feels ‘free’ now she’s stopped shaving and is letting her beard grow

Woman feels ‘free’ now she’s stopped shaving and is letting her beard grow

June 29, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon asks courts to rule on Scottish independence vote in October 2023

Nicola Sturgeon asks courts to rule on Scottish independence vote in October 2023

June 29, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon’s two-pronged approach to gaining Scottish independence

Nicola Sturgeon’s two-pronged approach to gaining Scottish independence

June 29, 2022
Boris Johnson looks for love on the world stage

Boris Johnson looks for love on the world stage

June 29, 2022

Categories

Breaking News Coronavirus Daily Devotionals Food Health and Science Lifestyle Politics Sport What's On

Recent News

Should we actually delete our period tracking apps in the UK? We ask the experts

Should we actually delete our period tracking apps in the UK? We ask the experts

June 29, 2022
The News London 365

  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Breaking News
  • Lifestyle
  • Coronavirus
  • Food
  • Politics
  • Sport

© 2022 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT