North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire
Council are backing the PHE Heart Age Campaign in September to raise awareness
of the importance of making simple changes to your health.
The Heart Age Campaign 2018, aimed at 40 to 60 year-olds,
launches on 4 September and runs until 30 September.
The campaign aims to increase the understanding of the
importance of knowing your heart age and blood pressure, and to ensure that as
many adults as possible complete the Public Health England Heart Age Test and
have their blood pressure checked. Read more...
Adults are encouraged to take a few minutes out of their
day to get to know their heart age by taking the free online test. It asks
physical and lifestyle related information, as well as blood pressure and
cholesterol, and determines if someone’s heart is at a higher age than their
actual age. To take the test, visit the Adult Information Hub website.
During September there will be a number of free drop-in
sessions for people to have their blood pressure checked and get advice on
their general health and wellbeing in North Lincolnshire. See the Wellbeing Hub article below for details.
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The Community Wellbeing Hubs are holding free Blood Pressure Checks in conjunction with the Healthy Lifestyle Service during “Know Your Numbers” Week, 10-16 September.
People often know their height and weight, but ignore their blood pressure. High Blood Pressure can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure as well as being a risk factor for kidney disease, dementia and some eye conditions. Many people have high blood pressure and have no symptoms, but it can be treated and often prevented if you know that you are at risk.
The Free sessions at the Community Wellbeing Hubs are an opportunity to find out “Your Numbers” and get some advice on how to lower your blood pressure or prevent it from becoming high.
During September there will be a number of free drop-in sessions for people to have their blood pressure checked and get advice on their general health and wellbeing in North Lincolnshire. Visit the North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyle Service at the following Wellbeing Hubs:
The Community Wellbeing Hubs provide advice and support for vulnerable adults in North Lincolnshire. There are lots of activities taking place in the hubs and local communities. Take a look at the Hub Newsletter for more details.
If you are feeling lonely or isolated then please feel free to contact your local Community Wellbeing Hub on the telephone or just drop in and say hello. You will always be given a warm welcome.
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Join in the MacMillan Coffee Morning at a Hub near you.
- Crowle Community Wellbeing & Youth Hub, Market Hall, Market Place, Crowle. Wednesday 19 September, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
- Epworth Community Wellbeing & Youth Hub, High Street, Epworth. Wednesday 19 September, 9.30am - 12noon.
- Barton Community Wellbeing Hub, at Maltby Lane Hub, Maltby Lane, Barton. Friday 21 September, 10.00am - 12noon.
- De Lacy Community Wellbeing Hub, De Lacy Way, Winterton. Friday 21 September, 11.00am - 1.00pm.
- Scunthorpe Community Wellbeing Hub, Alvingham Road, Scunthorpe. Tuesday 25 September, 10.00am - 12noon.
- Brigg Community Wellbeing Hub, Horstead Avenue, Brigg. Wednesday 26 September, 10.00am - 12noon.
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Computer Access at
local libraries and the Carers’ Support Service
Do you need access to a computer? Would you like to email family and
friends? Do you want to surf the Internet, shop online or research your family
tree?
We can arrange for Carers to have up to two hours daily FREE computer
access in North Lincolnshire’s libraries and also at the Carers’ Support
Service in Brigg.
For
more information please contact the Carers’ Support Service on 01652 650585 or
info@carerssupportcentre.com
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Options Recovery College offer a range of recovery focused educational courses for people aged 18 and over, which are aimed at supporting them to make the most of their talents and skills through self-management, enabling them to deal with their mental health challenges and helping them achieve the things they want in life.
The courses offer opportunities to gain an understanding of the issues that challenge our mental health, begin the journey of recovery and the hope that taking control and self-management can bring.
All the courses offer a welcoming environment with small friendly groups. They are free of charge, and available to everyone, whether you have experience of mental health challenges, are a family member, loved one or friend of someone with mental health challenges, or a member of Trust staff.
The Autumn brochure is available now and it contains lots of useful information and advice to help you take that first step to better mental health. Download the registration form here.
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After such a wonderful summer and being able to enjoy the outdoors, we are heading to autumn and the nights are drawing in. It would be very easy to switch into hibernation mode, close the curtains and wait until spring to re-surface.
Please don't let this happen. In fact it is much more important to exercise in the winter and keep active and moving as the cold causes your blood vessels to constrict, which in turn thickens the blood, and this natural process alone makes the heart work harder, which puts you at a higher risk of a heart attack.
Cold and Flu bugs are also more common in the winter, along with chest infections, so remaining fit and healthy is more important when it’s cold to help fight off infections and stay well.
There are lots of activities for you to get involved in such as the Normanby Hall Park Run, North Lincolnshire Leisure Centres, Walking Your Way to Health to name just a few. If these aren't your cup of tea, take a look at the activities taking place in the Wellbeing Hubs where there are all types of groups including Chair Based Exercise, New Age Kurling and Indoor Bowls.
Check out the What's On Guide on the Council website or the Adult Hub Activity Guide. There's plenty of choice for everyone.
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Do you want to save money on your fuel bills? Sign up to our successful collective switching scheme that aims to help save you time and money on your fuel bills by finding you a better deal.
You could save on average around £320 a year if you sign up to the scheme.
Since collective switching started in August 2013 it has saved residents a total of over £160,000 on their energy bills.
Make sure you don’t miss out on these fantastic savings. Sign up to the free collective switching scheme and change your energy supplier.
For further information and to register online go to the Collective Switching page.
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Nominations close on 30 September - you still have time to nominate your champion.
The Community Champion Awards recognise truly inspirational achievements from people in North Lincolnshire communities. All too often, achievements are not highlighted but these awards make sure that people are rewarded for their amazing compassion and hard work.
Nominations for the 2018 Community Champion Awards are open until 30 September. You can nominate someone in your community for their outstanding work/achievements in one of four categories; Achievement, Community, Volunteering and Inspiration.
How to nominate:
Further information relating to the 23 awards and the criteria can be found on the council website. Download the nomination form/criteria here.
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Do you have a precious book
at home which you would love to restore to health? Book Doctor Susan Wood
will be visiting us at Scunthorpe Central to give free advice and
estimates for the conservation of individual items.
Sue is an independent
conservator who is based near Matlock in Derbyshire. On her last visit she saw many different, old and fascinating items, including family Bibles, a
dictionary of Lincolnshire dialect words and a volume of the Visitation by the
heralds to the houses of Lincolnshire.
The
Book Doctor will be at Scunthorpe Central on Friday 28 September between
10am and 2pm. No booking necessary; just drop in.
For more information please
contact Jane Carnie at library.enquiries@northlincs.gov.uk or 01724 860161.
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Riddings Library is moving to
newly refurbished premises not far from their current site. Their new
home will be shared with Riddings Pool on Enderby Road, and the library will
also enjoy two extra opening hours per week.
The last day of business at
the current site will be Saturday 1 September 2018. The library will
close for a few days to pack and move, and reopen on Thursday 6 September
2018 at the new site. From this date the new extended opening hours
will be:
- Monday: 1pm to 7pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 5pm
- Wednesday: closed
- Thursday: 10am to 5pm
- Friday: 10am to 1pm
- Saturday: 10am to 1pm
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Dance class for adults with a disability
Feet2Beat School of Dance are opening a dance class for
adults with disabilities, it will be held at Ashby Community
Centre on Everest Road in Scunthorpe. It will be on a
Tuesday morning 10am-12noon, costing will be £7 and
limited spaces will be available.
The class will start on 18 September so book your place to go and join in the
fun.
Please wear sport gear and trainers and take along a drink
of water and a snack for a short break within the lesson.
For more details contact Chantell : 07447404358 or email:
Chantells95@hotmail.com or facebook Feet2Beat School
of dance.
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Barton Carnival - 8 & 9 September
The two day event promises to be a great weekend for families and will feature entertainment including traditional fun fair, bouncy castles, performances by Dangerous Steve, ma giant T-Rex dinosaur, Barton Cruftz dog show and much more. For more details go to www.facebook.com/bartoncarnival
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Winterton Wellness Wednesdays
Winterton Library is hosting an event that enables the community to drop in to socialise, share interests, play games, be crafty or even just to have a cosy chat.
The Library is part of the new Local Link and Fitness Centre, you may even find the facilities useful.
Everyone is welcome, so be sure to pop in and have a look.
The first Wednesday of every month, 2pm to 4pm at Winterton Library.
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The Ropewalk - free Guided Walk
An illustrated talk and exclusive guided tour through this iconic quarter-of-a-mile long building. Hear the stories of how Hall’s Ropery began, the expansion of ropemaking locally, and its closure and re-purpose as a regionally-acclaimed arts centre.
13 September at 3pm. The Ropewalk, Ropery Lane, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5TW.
Booking Essential Contact: 01652 660380
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Do you want to get out and meet people, join a group to improve your fitness or maybe there's an activity you've always wanted to try but never got round to it? Below are some ideas to get you started.
If you prefer to speak to someone, call the Adult Information Service (AIS), who can provide you with a list of activities in your area. Call 01724 296607. Friendly, helpful staff are waiting for your call.
- The Adult Hub Activity website has a wide range of groups and activities for you to get involved in. It is very easy to search by type of activity, area or if you have additional needs.
- Community Wellbeing Hubs are a great place to meet people and socialise. Wellbeing Hub contact numbers.
- Foresight Limited operates throughout North and North East Lincolnshire to meet the needs and requirements of disabled people, their families and carers. For further information, contact them directly via their website or call 01724 271381.
- Check out the Carers’ Support Centre there is always lots of groups and activities for Carers in North Lincolnshire.
- North Lincolnshire Council – What’s On pages on the council website. Lots of information about upcoming events, exhibitions and places to visit.
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