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In today’s Active Charnwood update:
- Sense Hub Loughborough open morning 6th Dec
- Public Health Practitioner Apprentice job opportunity – deadline 20th Nov
- Loughborough Wellbeing Centre
- Cost of Living support – Charnwood Community Action
- Bookings now open for new Tai Chi course in January
- Thrive project: The Singing Café and Tea Parties
- World Diabetes Day
Sense Hub Loughborough open morning
The new Sense Hub Loughborough will be opening in January 2023. The Hub will be there for anyone needing support with hearing impairments, vision impairments, physical disability, autism and learning disabilities, no matter your age.
The Hub are holding an open day on Tuesday 6th December at Loughborough College sports hall 10am to 12pm.
To find out more about the open day, the Hub, and to register 👉 http://ow.ly/OIGQ50LC8jo
Public Health Practitioner Apprentice job opportunity
A reminder that our colleagues at Leicestershire County Council are seeking a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice to join the Health Improvement team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play an active role in the County’s health improvement team whilst studying for a degree in Public Health at Coventry University.
If you or anyone you know are interested in this opportunity, don’t delay, the deadline for applications is this Sunday 20th November.
For all the information on the role and to apply click here.
Loughborough Wellbeing Centre updates
A reminder that there are a number of new activities beginning this week at Loughborough Wellbeing Centre including a Mindfulness & Wellbeing workshop on Mondays 11 to 12pm, and two new Yoga sessions on Thurs 7-8pm and Saturdays 11-12pm. Take a look at the updated timetable below for details of all activities, or contact admin@loughboroughwellbeing.com
Cost of living support
If you or anyone you know is struggling with the rising cost of living please take a look at the Charnwood Community Action webpage
You’ll find information on where you can find support with finances, housing and food.
And if you’re involved in an organisation that is offering support please let the team know so that they can help spread the word on your services
Visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/cca for support and to make contact.
And for information on free and low-cost activities, visit www.active-together.org/lets-get-moving-for-less
New Tai Chi course in January
Due to popular demand, we have organised a new block of Tai Chi which will start on 11th January at Loughborough Leisure Centre. The 12-week course will take place from 12-12.45pm and cost just £36.
This course is aimed at beginners, you will continue to progress from week to week so please try to be consistent with your attendance to get the most out of the course. Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements. The style will be based around the Yang style 24 form.
To book please visit our booking live page https://charnwoodcouncil.bookinglive.com/leisure-activities-adults.
The Singing Café and Tea Parties – Thrive project
Thrive is a project run by Leicestershire based charitable organisation Without Walls. Thrive has two community initiatives, The Singing Café and Tea Parties.
There are two Singing Café’s in Charnwood, on Tuesdays at Shepshed Library and Fridays at the Schofield Centre, Loughborough both 10.15 to 11.15am. There are also cafes across Leicestershire & Derbyshire. See the poster below and visit their webpages for more info www.thesingingcafe.co.uk/ or call 07875 378 628.
Tea Parties take place on the last Sunday of every month 1 to 3pm at Stanton. For more information visit www.thrivewithus.org.uk/tea-parties.
World Diabetes Day
Monday 14th November was #WorldDiabetesDay! Being active can have huge benefits to those living with diabetes including lowering of blood glucose levels, boosting your body's sensitivity to insulin and countering insulin resistance. #LetsGetMoving this diabetes day
To find out more visit: https://worlddiabetesday.org/about/
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