East Staffordshire Borough Council will be providing a range of free sessions and activities across its leisure centres and services, to help support the National Stress Awareness Day across the UK on 7th November. The activities taking place and facilities hosting them are:
Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton on Trent– 01283 508862
‘Flexible Fusion Class’ (11:00am–11:45am) – A fusion of Tai Chi, Pilates & yoga to improve balance, core, flexibility & aid relaxation. Booking is required for this session
‘Free Swimming’ – Early Bird Lane Swim (7:15am–8:45am). Big Splash Public Swim (10:00am–4:00pm) – may not have full use of the pool.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre – 01889 562844
‘Aerobics’ (9:15am-10:15am) – A class combining aerobic exercise with stretching and strengthening while improving all levels of fitness.
‘Free Swimming’ – Adults only swim from (10:00am-11:00am) – for over 16 years only. Big splash public swim from (11:00am-3:55pm) – may not have full use of the pool.
Shobnall Leisure Complex, Burton on Trent – 01283 508180
‘Athletics Track’ – free for use between 2:30pm–6:00pm (no pre booking required).
Sports Development – 01283 508191
‘Health Walks’ – a social and active walk through local areas of interest and beauty. Rolleston on Dove walk – meet on Spread Eagle Pub car park @ 10:30am. Yoxall walk – meet at the Health Centre (park at the Crown Inn) @ 10:45am.
The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton on Trent – 01283 508100
‘Sunpower Yoga Class’ (12:30pm–1:30pm and 1:30pm–2:30pm) – Energise the body, calm and relax the mind, reduce stress and lift the spirits. Bring a mat and some water, suitable for complete beginners and more experienced.
Mark Rizk, Shared Services Manager (Leisure, Sports & Culture), said: “The theme for this year’s National Stress Awareness Day is ‘Defining Outcomes for Wellbeing at Work’ and we hope to provide just a few ways of unwinding during a busy day. You can stress a little less by attending one of our FREE sessions or activities before or after work, or complimenting your lunch break with a quick dip in the pool.”
Dr Charles Pidsley, Chair of the East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “As part of the ongoing partnership work between CCG, Public Health and East Staffordshire Borough Council we have agreed some FREE sessions in support of the National Stress Awareness Day.
Getting active is a good way of overcoming mental health issues and alleviating stress. These free sessions are a taster that hopefully will encourage some patients to make use of the facilities and opportunities that are already available to them in East Staffordshire. There will be something for everyone”.
If you would like more information of the various activities please contact the site hosting the particular activity of interest.
