Local Events
EVENT: A Walk in the Park
Description:
A Walk in the Park are free weekly walks aimed at encouraging people to get fit while also helping them discover the beauty and benefits of exploring London’s green spaces. Rain Trust, funded by the Royal Parks and Natural England, is coordinating a series of 3 health walks a week in the Royal parks.
The walks are led by Westminster Health Trainers and trained volunteer Walk Leaders. All the walks are free, but walkers may want to bring a small amount of money for a social tea/coffee at the end of the walk.
For more information on the walks in Regent’s Park and Hyde Park please contact Sviatlana Istamianok on 020 8964 2727 or email: sviatlana.istamianok@raintrust.org.uk. While for more information on the St James Park and Green Park contact Leila Mars on 020 8964 2727 or email: leila.mars@raintrust.org.uk .
Date/Time/Location:
Every Monday / 11am – 12pm / Regent’s Park. Meeting point: Lobby of 60 Penfold Street, London, NW8 8PJ.
Date/Time/Location:
Every Wednesday / 10.30am – 11.30am / St James Park and Green Park. Meeting point: Guards Memorial, Horse Guards Parade.
Date/Time/Location:
Every Thursday / 2pm – 3pm / Hyde Park. Meeting point: Marlborough Gate, entrance to the Hyde Park just opposite the Lancaster Gate Underground Station.
EVENT: Open Age Events for People Over 50
Description:
Get ready for springtime! You can attend one or all three Health Days. At each event you’ll get information on health awareness, test out relaxing massage and reflexology and try lots of healthy and delicious food and drink. Organisations attending the events include: Age UK, Advocacy Plus, The Memory Service, Bowel Cancer Prevention, Penfold Hub, Health Checks Information and many more. For more information call Open Age on 020 8964 1900.
Date/Time/Location:
25 January 2011 / 2.00pm – 4.00pm / Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, London, W1H 5TJ.
Date/Time/Location:
9 February 2011 / 2.00pm – 4.00pm / Dryburgh Hall, Abbots Manor Estate, Alderney Street, London, SW1V 4ET.
Date/Time/Location:
9 March 2011 / 11.00am – 1.00pm / Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, London, W10 4RR.
EVENT: Love Your Heart
Description:
A fun and informative, health event focused on cardio-vascular health. There will be some pampering sessions taking places, as well as healthy cooking demonstration and a smoothie bike. There also will be a number of information stalls. For more information, please, contact: Monika Pawlowska, Health Outreach Worker at Church Street Neighbourhood Centre, 88 Church Street, London NW8 8ET / Tel: 020 7641 6633.
Date / Time:
17 February 2011 / 2.00pm – 6.00pm
Location:
Church Street Library, 67 Church Street, London NW8 8EU. Get Directions
EVENT: Health Fair at the Beethoven Centre
Description:
For more information please contact Radhika Puri by email at: radhika@pdt.org.uk.
Date / Time:
21 February 2011 / 1.00pm – 8.30pm
Location:
Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, Queen’s Park, London W10 4JL. Get Directions
EVENT: Expert Patients Programme
Description:
Learn how the Expert Patients Programme can work for you! The course covers: Action Planning / Problem Solving; Diet and Exercise; Pain Management; Planning for the future; Communicating with healthcare professionals; and Breathing and muscle relaxation. But above all the course is social and fun! For more information please contact Sarah on: Sarah: 0207 243 9720 or email: Sarah2@Trainingforlife.org.
Date / Time:
Tuesday 22nd February to 29th March 2011 / 10.30am – 1.00pm
Location:
60 Penfold Street, London NW8 8PJ.Get Directions
