Five Ways to Wellbeing

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Health and Wellbeing

April Newsletter 

Five Ways to Wellbeing 

How do we stay well? April is Stress Awareness Month which highlights the impact busy modern day living can have on our wellbeing. Keeping ourselves well is easier when we recognise our stresses and how to manage them.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing outlines 5 simple steps we can all try to feel happier, positive and get the most from life.

This month we have all the tools to help you achieve each step including volunteering opportunities, free exercise classes, educational workshops, ways to connect with others in the local area and more! 

Read on to see what's coming up.

Five Ways to Wellbeing 

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Volunteer Walk Leader Training 

Be part of the Wellbeing Walks programme and discover how to lead walkers on a safe and enjoyable walk.  This course is designed specifically for potential and existing volunteer Walks Leaders and will guide them to develop the skills and confidence needed to plan and lead inspiring group walks. 

Book here 

Weight off Workshops

Weight Off Workshops

Are you ready to create healthier habits?

Our Weight off Workshop is a 12-week programme which supports people with sustainable weight loss, focusing on small and manageable changes for a healthier lifestyle.

Each 12-week course offers:

  • Weekly group workshops covering topics such as healthy eating, exercise, stress and sleep
  • Nutritional advice 
  • Private weekly weigh-ins, nutrition reviews and individual goal setting
  • Free toolkit with resources to support your weight loss journey

Groups available in: Horsham, Pulborough, Henfield and Storrington

Find out more

Get Active

Are you ready for a active April?

Get Active offers free exercise courses to help you take your first steps to getting active. Each 10-week courses is designed for those who are not currently doing exercise and want to kickstart their fitness journey. 
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65+ Back 2 Exercise

A  fun, aerobic and strength class with the older body in mind. Help prevent injury, stay independent and feel strong.

Book here 

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Pilates

Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility. This class tones the body with a particular emphasis on core strength.

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Legs, Bums & Tums

A fun, aerobic-based class to music. Learn easy to follow routines, get fitter, tone and release stress.

Book here 

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Back to Fitness

A fun outdoor class aimed at improving your general fitness. Sessions include a mixture of cardio and body-weight exercises with no two sessions the same. 

Book here 

Upcoming Workshops

Our FREE group talks and workshops are a friendly and informal way to find out information on a range of subjects. 

Managing the menopause

Managing the Menopause 

Our menopause workshop offers support and advice on how to manage menopause symptoms.

This is for those wishing to listen and/or share experiences with others and aims to help you navigate your way through what can be a challenging chapter in a woman’s life.

11th April 10.00am - 12.30pm

Blackbridge Community Centre, RH12 1RS

Book here
Emotional eating & unhealthy behaviour

Emotional Eating & Unhealthy Behaviour

This workshop focuses on identifying triggers, barriers, and reasons for emotional eating. The session will provide you the tools to help overcome these challenges.

12th April 6.00pm-7.30pm

Blackbridge community centre, RH12 1RS 

Book here

Understanding cholesterol

Understanding Cholesterol

This talk aims to give you the knowledge and guidance to show how a few small steps can improve your cholesterol levels and your overall general health.

19th April  6.00pm- 7.30pm

Blackbridge Community Centre, RH12 1RS

Book here
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Stress Awareness Month 

Stress and poor mental health are one of the biggest public health challenges that we’re facing. Stress awareness month highlights the impact ongoing stress can have on us mentally and physically.

None of us are immune to the stresses and demands of everyday life and sometimes we can allow ourselves to become overwhelmed. 

Understanding how we address stress is essential to keeping us healthy and strong. 

If you are feeling overwhelmed with stress our Advisors can help point you in the right direction for help. Whether this be a route into exercise, local support groups or improving your diet. Call our team to see how we could help. 

*Please note we are not able to offer support with mental health conditions*

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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 

Bowel cancer is a broad term for cancer that begins in the large bowel. This type of cancer is more common in people over the age of 50, but it can affect anyone of any age.

Bowel Cancer UK is a great website to find out more information, in particular what symptoms to look out for. You can also screen for Bowel Cancer with a home test kit which is sent out by your GP if you are over 50.

Mary How Trust also provide screening for anyone over 18 in return for a donation. This is available at their clinic in Pulborough.
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Wellbeing Walk Timetable 

Our guided walks are a great way to see more of the district, increase your activity and meet new people.

Our leaders offer walks across the district every day, covering a range of distances come rain or shine!

Check out the latest walk timetable here.

Timetable 
walk & talk

Conversation Starter Project - Walk & Talk 

Walking and connecting are proven methods to enhance mood and overall wellbeing. Walk & Talk is an opportunity for people to chat and enjoy some fresh air together in Horsham park. No need to book!

10.00am every Wednesday

12pm every Friday 

Human Nature Garden, Horsham Park

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