Free Health Day

East Staffordshire Borough Council are organising a Free Health Day for all the family, at Shobnall Leisure Complex Burton Upon Trent, on Wednesday 17th August 2011, 1pm – 4.00pm. The aim of the day is to raise awareness about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Participants will have the opportunity to try a new activity, and if they like it can continue the activity and take the first steps to becoming physically active or led a healthier lifestyle.

Throughout the day there will be many fun activities to participate in such as a bouncy castle, face painting, Storytelling, arts and crafts, gardening advice and a free plant giveaway.

The day will also involve many taster session, of which participants can be signposted to the activities in the community. The taster sessions will include a Zumba Class, Extend Class, Yoga Bugs for (2 – 7 year olds), Kick boxing, Bowls and a Health Walk. All the activities will be on at set times for participants to enjoy.

A number of Health providers will be there on the day who can provide support and advice on a variety of health related issues such as South Staffs PCT Time to Quit, Stop Smoking Service, with South Staffs PCT with Lifestyle advice, Relate with relationship advice and Changes with the 12 steps to mental health workshops and mutual support groups.

Anyone wishing to attend the day will need to complete a basic application form which will give them access to all the activities including the free use of Shobnall Tennis Courts, participants will still need to leave a £5.00 deposit if wanting to hire the equipment. Participants wanting to attend the Zumba, Extend, Yoga Bugs, Bowls or the Health Walk will only be on at selected times so check the time table first.

Timetable of Activities

For more information please contact Patricia Newman, Senior on (01283) 508 193 or email patricia.newman@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk