Healthy Living Week 2009

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Thursday 30th April

Boxing Session - Have a go at this popular sport at Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View, for free. The session for people aged 9 to 16 is from 7pm to 8pm, and the session for people aged 16 or over is from 8pm to 9pm. Wear loose clothing and trainers.

Friday 1st May

Youth Club - A range of activities with a healthy theme will take place at Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This is for 13 to 19 year-olds and costs 40p.

Saturday 2nd May

Flower Show - Look out for the Healthy Living Stall at the Bath Flower Show held in Victoria Park. You will find it next to the display mounted by Bath City Farm.

Two Tunnels - A guided bike ride or walk, following the route of the former Somerset and Dorset railway from Bath to Midford. Meet at The Royal Oak Pub near the Windsor Bridge at 10am to finish at The Hope and Anchor Pub, Midford, at about 1pm. A bus back to Bath is available outside The Hope and Anchor at 3 minutes past the hour.

Sunday 3rd May

Flower Show - Look out for the Healthy Living Stall at the Bath Flower Show held in Victoria Park. You will find it next to the display mounted by Bath City Farm.

Monday 4th May

Flower Show - Look out for the Healthy Living Stall at the Bath Flower Show held in Victoria Park. You will find it next to the display mounted by Bath City Farm.

Toddlers and Lunch - Lots of fun, games and healthy snacks for parents and toddlers at Rose Cottage, Twerton High Street, from 10am to 11.30am.

Tuesday 5th May

Get Active - A free drop-in session with fun activities, to encourage you to become more active with support from a fitness professional. You can also receive a heath check. It is from 10am to 12 noon at The Spot, Twerton Infant School.

Healthy Lunchbox - An event open to all parents of children who attend First Steps Nursery. Writer and chef, Sian Blunos, will be sharing her ideas on healthy eating for young children at First Steps, Dominion Road, from 10am to 12 noon.

Stay and Play - Music and movement for parents, toddlers and babies, with healthy snacks. The session is free of charge and open to all parents and pre-school children. It is from 10am to 12 noon at First Steps, Dominion Road.

Holiday at Home - A programme of activities for adults and older people at Southdown Methodist Centre, The Hollow, from 10am to 4.30pm. In the morning there will be a Bodyshop demo and games. Lunch is at 12 noon. The afternoon session will include a beetle drive and singing. The cost is £5 including lunch.

Dance Morning - At Carrswood Day Service, Cleeve Green, from 10.15am to 11.45am. Open to all, whether you are a beginner or an improver. Telephone 01225 339342 to ensure that there are enough spaces. It costs £1 per person. Transport may be available on request.

Cookery Session - A free cookery class using fresh seasonal vegetables at the TimeBank, Twerton High Street, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Pre-booking is essential - telephone 01225 442813.

Cycle Maintenance - Learn how to fix and maintain your bike at this free workshop. From 3pm to 4pm at the TimeBank, Twerton High Street. Telephone 01225 442813 to book your place.

Boxing Session - Have a go at this popular sport at Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View, for free. The session for 9 to 16 year-olds is from 7pm to 8pm, and the session for people aged 16 or over is from 8pm to 9pm. Wear loose clothing or trainers.

Wednesday 6th May

Holiday at Home - A programme of activities for adults and older people at Southdown Methodist Centre, The Hollow, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. On this day there will be entertainment by singers and afternoon tea. The cost is £3.

Open Day - In conjunction with Healthy Living Week, the FOTEC Learning Centre will be open for people aged over 19 to find out about fun learning activities and short courses organised by the Community Learning Service. From 10am to 7pm at FOTEC, 80 Twerton High Street.

Stop Smoking - Come to the Stop Smoking Clinic at Rose Cottage, Twerton High Street, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Also, the Rose Cottage Cafe will be open from 10am to 2pm.

Soup Tasting - Sample some delicious healthy soup made from seasonal vegetables, free of charge at the TimeBank, Twerton High Street, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Health Walk - Suitable for walkers who like a brisk pace and more challenging routes. The walk will last no more than an hour and will have a front and back marker. Bring good walking shoes, water, and sun or rain protection. Meet at 2.15pm at The White Horse Pub, Shophouse Road, to fill in an outdoor health questionnaire. The walk starts at 2.30pm.

Outdoor Sports - Football, basketball and cricket skills at Pennyquick Park, Newton Road, for young people aged 11 to 19. Just turn up and join in. Healthy drinks will be provided. Telephone 07980 998859.

Dancercise - Tone up, condition, and strengthen your heart: get a boost with streetdance and other dance exercises. At the Church Rooms (next to The Full Moon Pub) Twerton High Street, from 6pm to 7pm.

Youth Club - A range of activities with a healthy theme will take place at Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This is for year 7s upwards and costs 40p.

Thursday 7th May

Health Stalls - There will be health stalls and activities at Twerton Market from 9am to 2pm. Activities will include football training, quoits and other games. Pick up some healthy freebies. The Recycling and Composting Roadshow will be there also. Find out how to enrich your soil and get a freebie from them too.

Community Cafe - Try a healthy cooked lunch or snack available at the Rose Cottage Community Cafe, Twerton High Street, from 10am to 2pm.

Holiday at Home - A programme of activities for adults and older people at Southdown Methodist Centre, The Hollow, from 10am to 4.30pm. In the morning there will be an art and craft workshop. Lunch is at 12 noon. The afternoon session will include flower arranging and games. The cost is £5 including lunch.

Disability Sports - A chance for members of the public (disabled and able-bodied) to try boccia and New Age curling. Boccia is similar to bowls and New Age curling is a version of curling played indoors. From 10.30am to 12 noon at Carrswood Day Service, Cleeve Green.

Golden-Oldies - A free session singing popular tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s, for people aged 60 and over. At Quebec, Dominion Road, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Friday 8th May

Toddler Activity - A chance for parents and toddlers to take part in fun activities at the gym in Hayesfield School, Brougham Hayes, from 9.30am to 11am.

Stay and Play - Music and movement for parents, toddlers and babies, with healthy snacks. This session is free of charge and open to all parents and pre-school children. From 10am to 12 noon at First Steps, Dominion Road.

Youth Club - A range of activities with a healthy theme will take place at Southside Youth Centre, Kelston View, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This is for 13 to 19 year-olds and costs 40p.

Saturday 9th May

Celebration - The end of Healthy Living Week finishes with a celebration at Bath City Farm, Kelston View. This will be a fun event with fruit bug making, a nature trail, composting demo, refreshments and other activities. From 10am to 12 noon.

Five-a-side Tournament - A five-a-side football tournament and lunchtime barbecue organised by Southside Youth Centre, Bath Foyer and Bath City FC. The venue is still to be confirmed. To find out more, telephone 01225 405004 or 01225 423218.

Bat Walk - A walk around Carrs Woodland looking out for bats and using bat detectors. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear warm clothes, walking shoes, and bring a torch. The terrain is steep in places with unsurfaced paths, and by the end of the walk it will be dark. Meet at 8.30pm by the kissing gate at Pennyquick Park, Newton Road.