Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Lifestyle’
Posted on 27th January 2011 by Yvonne Wager
A groundbreaking new website focusing on sporting groups in Perry Barr known Perry Barr CSPAN has been set up as a voluntary organisation in which a website and sports directory has been formed to promote, engage, encourage more young people to be more physically active and aware of the services on offer in their area.
With a search facility listing sports clubs, facilities and groups in Perry Barr, the website will also promote other aspects of a healthy lifestyle with regular tips on nutrition and healthy eating.
For more information contact Geoff Coleman on (0121) 303 3501.
Posted on 27th January 2011 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Community Sport, Healthy Lifestyle, Perry Barr CSPAN, Sporting Groups
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Posted on 5th January 2011 by Yvonne Wager
New Year new you? Then why not take advantage of a free health check available at Finch Road Health Centre, 2 Finch Road, Lozells for everyone aged 40 to 75 years and living in the Lozells and Handsworth area who is not already registered with a doctor. The check is about assessing your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes. The check will only take around 20 minutes and is very straightforward. The health professional will:
- Ask you simple information about your lifestyle
- Record your height, weight, age, gender and ethnicity
- Take your blood pressure
Following the check you will receive free personalised advice about what you can do to stay healthy. To book your appointment call 0345 245 0770 or simly come along to Finch Road Surgery.
Posted on 5th January 2011 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Finch Road Health Centre, health check, Healthy Lifestyle
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Posted on 25th October 2010 by Yvonne Wager
As part of the Change 4 Life programme funded by Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust free local jogging groups are being held by qualified instructors for anybody over the age of 16. The nearest sessions for Birchfield residents are at the Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road every Monday morning starting at 10.00 a.m. or every Tuesday 12 noon at Handsworth Leisure Centre. If you are interested in taking part please contact Keith Holte at Birchfield Harriers on 07979678939.
Posted on 25th October 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Birchfield Harriers, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust, Jogging
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Posted on 19th July 2010 by Yvonne Wager
The Birchfield ‘Be Healthy’ Fun Day held on Saturday 26th June at St. Clare’s School was a great family day with attendance of over 400 plus local residents. The weather was fantastic which helped.
There were plenty of sporting activites including West Midlands Police who were offering Bikeability Level 1 training to celebrate National Bike week.
Other activties included mendhi, face painting, speed cycling, the bicycle fruit smoothie maker and Inspired Coaching multi – sports activities.
Comments from evaluation sheets:
- Great mix of families.
- Event was well organised and thoroughly enjoyed by all participants.
- Good day, very busy networking and glad for the shade!
Posted on 19th July 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Bicycle, Healthy Lifestyle, Housing Association, No Smoking, St Clare's R.C. Primary School
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Posted on 24th June 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Residents are invited to a FREE community event taking place at St. Clare’s Primary School, Robert Road, Handsworth,B20 3RT on Saturday 26th June 2010 between 12.00 midday and 4.00 p.m.
The theme of the fun day is about ‘being healthy’ and promotimg activities that encourage healthy living and lifestyles.
Officers from the neighbourhood police team will be providing free bike training so if you are interested you need to book your place in advance by calling 675 1731. Remember to bring along your own bike and helmet.
All age groups are welcome and to help keep children entertained there will be fun activities including free face painting, football target net, Hula Hoop and Sponge Javelin throwing.
Come along with your family, friends and neighbours. You’ll all receive a warm welcome.
The attached flyer provides further details.
Birchfield Flyer
Posted on 24th June 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Bikes, Birchfield, Healthy Lifestyle, St Clare's R.C. Primary School
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Posted on 19th June 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Are you interested in trying to make the services in your area better? On Tuesday June 29 2010 the Birmingham Link will be holding an event at The Nishkam Civic Association aimed at giving you a voice in how local health and social care services are delivered to you.
Link Health and Social Care Day
You’ll be able to talk about doctors, hospitals, dentists, residential and day-care services for your community, your family and yourself.
The event is on June 29 and starts 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Nishkam Civic Association 6 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9BH.
Telephone: 08006 525 278
You can download the poster here: Meeting poster HOB 290610
Posted on 19th June 2010 by Andrew Brightwell
Tags: Be Birmingham, Birchfield, Handsworth, health, Healthy Lifestyle, social care
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Posted on 26th April 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Getting fit and active is the lesson of the day for pupils from primary schools in Birchfield.
Children from Westminster, Holy Trinity, St Clare’s and St. Mary’s primary schools can take part in a variety of weekly sports activity sessions. The programme runs every Tuesday starting on 27th April from 4pm – 6pm at Broadway School and costs £1 per session for young people 5 to 13 years.
The launch held event on Saturday 24th April at Broadway School offered free taster sessions.
Everyone having fun and chilling out in the sun
The aim of scheme is to provide young people with the opportunity to experience different activities such as hip hop dancing, boxing, rounders in addition to the main stream sports like football and cricket.
The project runs until 31st March and is funded via Be Birmingham’s Successful Neighbourhoods fund.
For more information contact Inspired Coaching on 01785 856173.
Boxing display at Broadway School
Posted on 26th April 2010 by Yvonne Wager
Tags: Birchfield, Broadway School, Healthy Lifestyle, Holy Trinity School, Westminster School
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