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Our July newsletter is packed with news, offers, events and groups! Read on to find out more...
Keighley Healthy Living
 Based in the heart of Keighley, KHL is a charity that aims to support the health and wellbeing of the local community to develop a strong, connected and thriving Keighley that is resilient, capable and healthy.
KHL delivers a huge variety of classes, groups and services every week including:
Healthy Lifestyles Exercise classes, nutritional advice, cooking classes, weight loss clubs, and peer support groups.
Social Groups Conversation cafe, games cafe, arts and crafts groups, singing groups, gardening club and wellbeing walks.
Skills Development I.T courses, British Sign Language course, singing group, art group, gardening group and a volunteer training programme that encourages personal growth.
Mental Health Support Social activities, exercise classes, one-to-one and peer support to build a resilient, capable, healthy, and happy Keighley.
Young Parents and Families Support service for young and potentially vulnerable parents, under 21. The service offers one-to-one support, antenatal sessions, peer support, and additional advice on various topics such as housing, financing and education.
Community outreach Delivering activities and events in community centres and other locations across the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven districts in a bid to reduce health inequalities.
Renovation is starting in the KHL building on the 19 July and the centre will effectively be closed until early September, therefore there are some relocations of groups. Unit 37 (across from Next) in the Airedale Shopping Centre will be the place to find drop-in sessions at the unit from 10.30am - 12.30pm, Monday to Friday for 6 weeks, from 24 July.
You can contact KHL by email: admin@khl.org.uk or tel: 01535 677177
Sign up for one of our fantastic FREE courses!
 We offer a variety of free courses in mental wellbeing and health awareness. Currently we have places available on two of our courses:
ONLINE: Adult Mental Health Aware
This course will be held online: 26 September 2023 from 10am – 2pm
A free course covering practical mental health awareness designed to give people:
- An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- Basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
IN PERSON: RSPH Level 1 Health Awareness
This course will be held at: Kala Sangam, Bradford, BD1 4TY
4 October 2023 from 9am – 4.30pm
The free course is suitable for anyone who would like to know more about health and wellbeing
20 Minute Movement – Phase 2 ‘Walk to School Week’ Update
 Walk to school week was an integral part of our 20 Minute Movement campaign in May. It was a great success with 34 primary schools in the district taking part!
We asked parents/carers to try and take an active way of travel to school every day. We also asked parents/carers who usually drive their children to school to consider joining in by parking a little further away and maybe walking at least some of the way.
Walking, cycling and scooting to school are great ways for children to start the day and energises them ready for a day at school.
Watch our short film to see some of the benefits be inspired to take a more active way of travel to school!
20 Minute Movement - Phase 3
 Phases 1 and 2 of the 20 Minute Movement have been really successful helping adults, children, schools and workplaces to be more active and now we have launched Phase 3 aimed at helping older adults in Bradford district to move more.
Look out for our new leaflets which offer lots of information about the benefits of walking and how to find local walks and groups near you that cater for all abilities. The leaflets are being delivered to public buildings across the district, including libraries, community buildings and leisure centres.
However, walking is a great activity for everyone, whatever their age or ability – you can find all of this information on our website.
Whatever your reason for walking, it’s easy to do, free and can benefit your health and wellbeing. You can fit walking into your life whether it’s walking round the garden, a short stroll to the shops or a countryside hike. Walking is an easy form of exercise to take up and maintain.
For walking to count towards your recommended level of physical activity, you should walk at a pace that increases your breathing speed and heart rate.
Free National Playday Celebration Event
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National Playday is on 2 August and there's a celebration here in Bradford district with a free family-friendly event at Lister Park from 11am to 3pm. |
With the ongoing cost of living crisis, the theme this year is "Play on a Shoestring".
Families are invited to come and celebrate with a wide variety of fun and accessible activities, games and stalls. You don’t need to book, just turn up, have fun and celebrate children's (and adults!) play.
The event is being held in partnership between Play Bradford, JU:MP, 50 Things, Child Friendly Bradford District, Bradford Museums and Galleries and the HAF Play in the Parks series.
Discovering Trees in Summer – Free Tree Training
 Are you aged 18-30 or engage with this group? Register for a free summer tree training opportunity in our community!
Field Studies Council are working with Trees for Cities to deliver intergenerational, tree-related activities and resources for young people in Bradford through the ‘Trees for Climate Action’ project. They are now taking registrations for a free summer tree course, exclusive for people living in Bradford.
During this course you will look at how to identify trees by studying their leaves, describing fruits and seeds, as well as careers working with trees and how you can access these in our city. The course will be delivered partly in the classroom and partly through getting out and about in your local greenspace!
The course will take place 12 August, 10am - 4:30pm, at Bowling Park Lodge, Bowling Hall Rd, Bradford BD4 7TL.
Register by 20 July for your chance to attend!
HAF Summer of Fun 2023
 There's FREE activities for children and young people every weekday in the summer holidays at parks and green spaces in Bradford district from 24 July right through to 1 September!
Sports Games / Arts and Crafts / Dance Sessions
Adventure Play / Sports Inflatables / Giant Games
Climbing Tower & lots more!
- Activities are aimed at children 5 – 14 years
- All children must register their name and school on arrival
- Parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children
- Wear casual clothing according to the weather. Trainers are the best footwear
- In the event of bad weather, events may be cancelled for safety reasons
- No booking, just turn up and play!
- Free packed lunches for children age 5 to 14 on free school meals and
letter of proof with code will be requested at registration
Adult Weight Management Offer
 Did you know adults in Bradford district can claim 12 weeks FREE membership to WW or Slimming World?
If you are an adult with a BMI of 25 or more, living in Bradford district and you are a new customer to WW or Slimming World, you can get this great offer!
So far over 3,000 people in Bradford district have signed up for a FREE voucher that gives them 12 weeks completely free membership with their chosen provider. Slimming World places are now limited, but we still have some WW places, so get in touch now whilst stocks last.
Celebrate as One: Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership Awards 2023
 Do you work in the health and care system locally? If so, the Celebrate as One awards are open to anyone working in the health and care system locally - voluntary, community and social enterprises, independent care providers, local NHS and local authorities.
It's time to celebrate our work together across Bradford District and Craven by recognising the individuals, teams and projects that are making a real difference in our communities as we ‘Act as One’ to help deliver our vision of keeping people ‘happy, healthy at home’.
Celebrate as One - The first Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership awards supported by Sovereign Healthcare and Stand Out Media will take place on 19 October 2023.
Nominations are now open in 12 categories designed to give projects and teams across the partnership a chance to highlight their work. Closing date: 11 August 2023.
Man Shed at Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre
Connect with other men for basic woodwork projects and social support. Venture out of the house and make new mates whilst building skills. Dedicated workshop, tools and materials supplied. Access to support and information. |
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Wednesdays 12noon – 3pm. Admission £2 includes refreshments. Tel 01274 679843
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