Our team of volunteers will be at Groove Festival again this year in Killruddery Estate. The aim of our presence at the festival is to ensure you have fun in the sun! We will have suncream giveaways thanks to the Boots Soltan range, SmartSun UK UV wristbands, an Cancer Support information zone, with information on the services provided by Purple House Cancer Support, face painting, swingball & general fun! Read more for our sun safety tips below.
Our aim is to ensure you have fun in the sun at the Groove Festival and with 1 in 3 people affected by Cancer in Ireland, it is vital that you take some simple steps to reduce your Cancer risk.
Melanoma (skin cancer) is one of the most common cancers both in Ireland and worldwide. It is increasing faster than any other cancer and it is rising rapidly in Ireland.
Steps to take to be Sun Smart at Groove:
Step 1: When you arrive at Groove Festival, visit our Cancer Support Tent. We will be located beside the Order of Malta, just beside the main stage. Our team of volunteers will be able to give you some personal suncream packs and advice on how to stay safe in the sun.
Step 2: Pick up a SmartSun UV wristband from us. The wristband will change colour depending on how long you spend out in the sun and will give you an indicator of when to apply more suncream.
Step 3: Get some shade. Killruddery Estate has plenty of beautiful trees that you can sit under while still enjoying the festival.
Step 4: Cover up. Wear suitable clothing to the festival. Bring a hat and wear clothes that give you as much cover as possible.
Step 5: Wear sunglasses. It is important to protect your eyes from UV rays. Make sure your sunglasses give UV protection. The wrap around syle are the best. Remember, toy sunglasses do not give UV protection, make sure your children are protected too.
Step 6: Wear suncream. Use SPF 15 or higher and at least SPF 30 for children. We will have plenty of suncream to give out at the festival, but please remember to also bring your own supplies of suncream. Apply suncream at least 20 minutes before going outside and then reapply every two hours.
Above all, HAVE FUN at Groove, we will have some fun activities at The Purple House tent, pop in and say hello.
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