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Crawley Wellbeing is looking to start a dog walking group in Tilgate Park and wants to hear from interested dog walkers . Dog walking is an excellent way to get active and stay healthy. So why not wal k with likeminded people? If you’re interest ed contact Greg Cooper on 01293 585318 or email greg.cooper@crawley.gov.uk
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Full training will be provided. Con tact Greg Cooper on 01293 585318 or email greg.co oper@crawley.gov.uk Other cycling opportunities incl ude: • The BMX track at Cherry Lan e playing fields • Easy Pedal cycle group in Tilg ate Park – for more information call 01293 585350 • Go Sky Ride, an online social cycle group at www.goskyride.com/social-cy cling-groups • The West Sussex Cycle Journey Planner – visit www.cyclejourneyplanne r.westsussex.gov.uk
• Wheels for Wellbeing offers inclusive cycling sessions for people with disabilities – for mo re information visit www. crawley.gov.uk/wfw • Sustrans Bike It officer Alan Heaton is delivering fun and interactive cycling activities in 11 Crawley primary schools – for more information visit www.s ustrans.org.uk/bikeit
Have a healthy Christmas
Christmas is a time of excess but it’s important to remember the impact of your diet on your health ove r the festive period. For Christmas healthy eating tips , visit www.crawley.westsussexwellbe ing.org.uk/topics/healthy-ea ting
Tai chi moves indoors Running in Manor Royal
Four running routes varying in distance have been installed in Manor Royal Busines s District, ideal for nearby employees as well as the wider community. The Manor Royal Business Gro up worked in partnership with Crawley Wellbe ing to use outdoor space to promote an active lifes tyle. Online maps of the routes are available at www.manorroyal.org
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Tai Chi in the Park is moving indo ors over the winter months. The class will be held at the Civi c Hall on Tuesdays from 12.30-1 .30pm. For more information about tai chi and other exercise classes visit www.crawley.westsussexwellbe ing.org.uk/events
Workshops Family and Teen Weight off
and exercise habits can lead to Learn how small changes to diet Weight off Workshop (WoW). big changes to your health at a dren aged between six and 11 Family WoW is designed for chil 16 or carer, while those aged up to years accompanied by a parent can attend Teen WoW. . Weekly meetings include: The programme is 12 weeks long • Group sessions • Healthy lifestyle discussions • Physical activities.
es are limited. To apply for a It is free to attend although plac 93 call the Wellbeing Team on 012 place, or for more information, ley.gov.uk or visit 585317, email wellbeing@craw eing.org.uk http://crawley.westsussexwellb