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Health and Wellbeing

June's Newsletter

We’re halfway through the year, summer has officially arrived and it's not just the long-awaited sunshine that's putting a smile on our face. We can finally announce that we have a brand-new Wellbeing Hub!

This month's newsletter has all the details about our hub opening as well as upcoming workshops and community events taking place throughout June - read on for details!

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We’re on the move!

This month we will be moving into our new Wellbeing Hub!

Situated within the Swan Walk shopping centre we hope this space will be an inviting and central place for people to drop-in and access our services.

To celebrate we will be hosting an open morning to show off our new hub, with lots of games, prizes and drop-in appointments available. Head towards Wilko and you'll find us directly opposite!

10.30m-12.30pm 

Saturday1st July

Horsham Wellbeing Hub, Swan Walk Shopping Centre 

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Men's Health Week

Men’s Health Week aims to bring awareness to health issues that affect men disproportionately.

Did you know that on average, more than one in five men die between the ages 16 and 65, and more than two in five before the age of 75.

Often, the cause of early death can be be prevented with lifestyle changes.

If you are looking to improve your diet, drinking habits, activity levels or weight why not speak to our team to see how we could help you?

12th - 18th June

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Congratulations to our WOW graduates

This month we are shining a light on one of our recent WOW graduates who completed the 12-week course and lost over 5% of their body weight! Here's what they had to say about their experience:

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‘As a man you go onto this course thinking you pretty much know everything about what you should be eating and how you should exercise, it's just common sense.  However, every week you discover something you didn’t know and are given the science to affirm why you should be making that change.

The group you attend with are all in the same boat as you, so you don't feel singled out in any way and you kind of feel like one big team all with the same challenges and concerns - which helps.  Some weeks I put on a little, but there was no "telling off", just gentle encouragement to keep going and to look at the longer picture which has worked for me.

If you want to lose weight, get healthier, change how you see food and exercise without feeling miserable, then I can 100% recommend this course!’

Next WOW course starting in September

Register your interest

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Learn to Run

Our Learn to Run course is a 10-week programme for people who aren’t currently active and need a little help getting started.

Led by qualified instructors, the course will help get you from walking to jogging gradually and safely.

Register your interest by emailing, completing our secure online referral form or calling 01403 215111.

Wednesday 5 July 

6pm in Horsham Park

Coming up this month

This month we're taking our workshops and clinics across the district.

Find out what's available near you.

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Understanding Cholesterol Workshop

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

2pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday 7th June

The Henfield Hall, BN5 9EQ

Book here

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Managing the Menopause Workshop

This group workshop offers support and advice on how to manage menopause symptoms and therapies such as HRT.

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.

9.30am - 12pm

Monday 19th June

Thakeham Village Hall, RH20 3GW

Book here

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Men's Health Clinic

During Men's health week we will be running Men's Health Clinics in Steyning, Storrington, Billingshurst and Broadbridge Heath.

Each clinic will be offering appointments for a Health MOT or NHS Health Check. Find about more about each type of appointment here.

12th - 16th June

Book here

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Emotional Eating & Unhealthy Behaviour Workshop

Our Emotional Eating and Unhealthy Behaviours workshop focuses on identifying the reasons for emotional eating, triggers and barriers, and what steps you can put in place to overcome these challenges.

 

9.30am-12.30pm

Monday 26th June

The Steyning Centre, BN44 3XZ

Book here

Get Involved

Volunteers Week takes place in June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you.

Are you interested in volunteering? Horsham District Council have over 150 volunteer roles listed in your local area.

Not only is volunteering good for the community but it is hugely beneficial for our wellbeing. Take a look and see how you can get involved.

1st-7th June

Volunteer Opportunities

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A fantastic training session!

Last month John and Jill led a fantastic walk leader training course. We were really pleased to see a full room of 26 volunteers all with a passion for walking.

We look forward to seeing new walking routes on our timetable led by our latest trained recruits!

June's timetable is filled with lots of scenic routes to help you make the most of the summer blooms and weather.

carers week

Get together this Carers Week

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

To celebrate carers in our local community, Carers support will be hosting a wellbeing day at Leonardslee Gardens. The day will be an opportunity to enjoy the gardens, talk to other carers and find out what support is available locally.

You will find us there!

10:30 - 3:30pm

Thursday 8th June

Leonardslee gardens entrance 

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Bike week

Celebrating 100 years of Bike Week

June will mark the 100th annual Bike Week - a century of celebrating everyday cycling for everyone.

Bike Week 100 is all about workplace cycling and changing your commute from 4 wheels to 2!

Not only is this better for the planet but just 30 minutes of cycling a day can reduce stress, improve fitness and muscle strength.

5th - 11th June

Read more

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Bowls Taster Tuesdays

Horsham Park Bowls is a small and friendly club situated next to the tennis courts in Horsham Park. In this peaceful setting they bowl most days of the week during the Summer outdoor season.

Why not pop along for a FREE game on a Tuesday morning?

Every Tuesday until September

10:00-12:00

Horsham Park 

Read more

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Horsham Menopause Café

We’re working in partnership with Orchard Surgery and some of their patients to set up a local Menopause Café.

What is a menopause café? At a Menopause Café people, often strangers, gather to drink tea and discuss menopause.

You can find out more about the concept of Menopause Cafés by visiting this website.

Keep an eye on our ‘What’s Going On?’ page and social media for updates. We hope it’s going to launch in July 2023!