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Good 4U seed mixes are worth looking out for. Vanilla Pumpkin Seeds are high in zinc and iron.

Multi Seed are high in vitamin E, iron, zinc and omega-3 and Toasted Sunflower Mix and Toasted Pumpkin Mix are naturally high in vitamin E, selenium, iron, omega-3. Sprinkle them into salads, over breads, into breakfast cereals but best of all leave them on the counter top in the kitchen for the family to nibble — ready to eat and both gluten and cholesterol free. www.good4U.co.uk.

* Dublin Docklands Maritime Festival is on again this year on the June bank holiday weekend, June 3 — 5.

Last year, the festival won the Irish Times living award for best festival in a public place, and both the budget and size have been increased this year. Anyone interested in taking a stall should contact Vanessa Clarke, [e-mail].

* Water for Africa: Tipperary Water has joined forces with Concern to help fund water projects in Africa. Each time a specially branded bottle of Tipperary Natural Mineral Water is sold a donation will be make to Water for Africa.