Link4Life Overview

Supporting communities to be

ACTIVE, CREATIVE & HEALTHY

link4life.org

Link4Life is a charity working in the heart of Rochdale Borough to support each and every member of our diverse community to live happier, healthier, creative lives.

Health & Wellbeing Programmes We work closely with Public Health partners, providers and commissioners to support delivery of a number of specialist health and wellbeing programmes for older adults and those living with or managing long term health conditions. Sessions include: • Cardiac rehabilitation • Moving Forward after Stroke and postural stability programmes for falls prevention • Walking Football and Walking Netball programmes enabling older adults to enjoy competitive sport once again

Learn to Swim Swimming is a key skill to have at any age; not only is it a great way of keeping fit but it’s a valuable life skill that increases safety in and around water.

Our Swim Academy programme is designed for all ages - babies to adults - and for all abilities.

Following the Swimming Teachers Association (STA) pathway,

learners will develop a wide range of swim skills and build confidence in the water.

From complete beginners, those who have a fear of the water, to those that are confident in the water and want to improve stroke technique, stamina and overall ability, our fully-qualified instructors guide pupils through lessons in a fun, relaxed way.

Centres

Rochdale Leisure Centre, Heywood Sports Village, Middleton Arena and Littleborough Sports Centre

To support people to stay active and healthy, fitness membership is available at 4 leisure centres across the borough. Giving access to gyms, swimming pools, group exercise classes, saunas and steam rooms, our friendly fully-qualified fitness team are also on hand to help you with an induction, personalised programmes and regular reviews. Choose the membership to suit you!

Free Swim Assessment

To book, contact swimacademy @link4life.org

Mindful Movements The Link4Life Schools Team are working with schools in the borough to deliver this new 6 week programme consisting of wellbeing workshops, yoga, breath awareness and mindfulness to support young people with their mental wellbeing and create a better understanding of how they can manage situations and feelings.

The wellbeing topics cover the five ways of wellbeing, friendships, food and mood, dealing with emotions and how activity helps mental wellbeing.

Healthy Workforce Programmes

Free Day Pass If you are interested in membership and would like to visit a centre to see what’s available and try the gym, a swim or a group exercise class, claim a free day pass at www.link4life. org/free1daypass

We offer lots of activities to help children & young people stay active, creative and healthy, have fun and make friends.

Including: • Creative activity • Sport and physical activity • Mindfulness and wellbeing • Learning • Nutrition

The gymnastics programme at Middleton Arena is available for boys and girls from the age of 4 years old and helps to improve balance, strength, flexibility and co-ordination.

• Awareness raising • Health MOT’s • Workplace exercise • Healthy eating advice

Link4Life venues are accessible to the whole community. The Your Link4Life card enables non-members to pre-book gym, swimming and group exercise classes at all

Adult and Junior Courses

Children & Young People

Link4Life leisure centres. Card holders can also save money on a wide range of sport and leisure activities at Link4Life venues across the borough.

Register for your free Link4Life card at www.link4life.org/yourlink4life

Contact yourgymnastics @link4life.org to book a free taster session

• 5 stunning temporary galleries showing a regularly changing programme of exhibitions

We run National Governing Body Qualifications from beginners to advanced levels. Choose from kayaking, windsurfing or sailing.

• Dedicated learning spaces hosting workshops, talks and special events

Pay and Play Come and enjoy the lake. Hire:

Archery & Adventure

Watersports & Sailing

• Rowing boats • Sit on top kayaks: single and double • Stand up paddle boards • Kayaks and canoes • Sailing boats • Windsurfs

#Thrive The current lockdown and covid-19 restrictions have impacted mental health & wellbeing and resulted in anxieties, uncertainties and worries in children and young people. At times, most people need a little extra support. #Thrive is for children and young people aged up to 19 years who are experiencing emotional health

• A family-friendly display of the collections telling the story of Rochdale and its people • A Local Studies Centre providing access to a wide range of archival material relating to Rochdale • The Slice Café serving a delicious choice of cakes, hot food and drinks

*Sessions apply for all activities.

To find out more visit www.hollingworthlake.co.uk

Culture Housed in a historic Grade II listed building there are plenty of reasons to visit Touchstones Rochdale. The venue boasts:

Discover days out with a difference.

Gymnastics

Delivered in partnership with Rochdale Borough Council, engaging employers in healthy workforce initiatives including;

Your Link4Life Card

£10

Fitness Membership

To find out more visit www.link4life.org/leisure/membership

Before joining the learn to swim programme, book a Free Swimming Assessment with one of our qualified swimming instructors.

Get on the water from

Mountain Biking & Climbing

Lady Katherine

and wellbeing issues such as feeling stressed, worried or not enjoying things.

The #Thrive team have lots of different types of support; offering advice to improve general lifestyle, counselling sessions, online courses or access to other types of support such as sport, drama, music or art.

For advice or support, contact 0161 716 2844 or view facebook. com/ThriveHMR/

Events & Entertainment Middleton Arena and Heywood Civic Centre offer a regular programme of events and entertainment including live music, concerts, comedy and dances with stage shows and national tours.

Covid-19: Stay Active, Stay Creative, Stay Healthy, Stay Safe Our venues may be temporarily closed due to the national lockdown, but the health and safety of our members, customers, visitors and staff has always been our highest priority and we’ve worked hard to keep Link4Life venues covid-secure to ensure that people feel safe when they visit. Our procedures, safety measures, risk assessments and training have been developed with leading industry bodies and guidance from Public Health Rochdale.

Friday 25 June 2021

Thursday 02 September 2021

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Jason Manford

The Musical Comedy Sketch Show Middleton Arena

Like Me Work in Progress Middleton Arena

Touchstones Rochdale has been awarded the We’re Good to Go covid-19 industry standard and consumer mark by Visit Britain.

The official UK mark recognises tourism and hospitality organisations that are committed to operating safely and have worked hard to follow Government and industry covid-19 guidelines.

Middleton Arena has been granted the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) & UK Theatre’s See It Safely mark certifying that the venue is complying with the latest Government and industry covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of our staff and audiences.

Saturday 02 October 2021

Saturday 13 November 2021

Martin Kemp

Ed Byrne

Back to the 80’s DJ Set Heywood Civic Centre

If I’m Honest…

Middleton Arena

To find out more visit www.link4life.org/whatson

Essential Companion Scheme Our Essential Access Companion Scheme exists to enable all patrons to equally participate in the events and entertainment programme across Link4Life venues. The scheme is offered to those who require a companion to assist them in accessing the facilities and with the purpose of ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the scheme member.

For full details visit www.link4life.org/essentialcompanionscheme

Staff Training: Rehabilitation Our staff are completing training so they can safely help people who are recovering from the effects of covid-19.

Staff will be certified to safely help individuals in recovery from covid-19, to participate in activity and exercise, and support them in their rehabilitation.

On receiving the training, staff will: • Have an excellent understanding of covid-19; its nature, effects and impact

on the individuals health, prevalence and the treatments • Be able to help and support rehabilitation; recognising when it is safe to exercise, monitoring breathlessness, behaviour change and exercise guidance • Support with health screening, exercise testing and prescription, fatigue management, and help people to access the services available to provide additional support if needed

Link4Life At Home Our venues may be temporarily closed, but we’re still here to support you.

As we all stay at home, we know that regular exercise and being creative is essential for keeping you as healthy as possible and boosting your mood.

Link4Life At Home gives a range of free activities for children, adults and older adults.

Alongside our own activities and those of our partners including Les Mills, Life Fitness, and National Theatre Live, we’ve also included links to some of the great resources available from other organisations to give you a range of online workouts, fitness classes, recipes and nutrition, indoor activities, art projects, virtual tours, online viewing of the boroughs’ artworks collection at Touchstones Rochdale, mindfulness sessions and history videos from the Touchstones team to assist those who are currently homeschooling. There’s also gentle home exercises for older adults and for those managing health conditions such as back pain.

We’re updating this every week so that there’s something new to do every time you visit. The Link4Life team have been busy filming a variety of activities for you to join in with so if you’ve not taken part in workout classes before, or want to try something new, take a look at what’s available and do them in the comfort of your own home. There’s also videos from our nutrition team to give ideas of easy, healthy and cheap meals to make.

Visit www.link4life.org/at-home