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Snacking your way to better health
One of the main themes of this issue of VivaCity is healthy eating - for adults and children alike.
The team at Everyone Active have put together a helpful article on how to maintain a healthy weight and the importance of setting realistic goals in terms of weight loss. We also have a feature on the new campaign to encourage parents to make sure their children eat healthy snacks rather than sugar filled alternatives. Public Health England are calling on parents to give their kids a maximum of two 100 calorie snacks a day. I always try to give my two boys healthy snacks and I have included some quick and easy suggestions in my editorial this time. Elsewhere in this issue we report on a new app which has been launched to help men and boys remember to check themselves regularly in the wake of the shock news that Argyle player
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Ryan Edwards has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
It is one of the cancers with the highest success in terms of treatment - provided it is identified early enough. The app launched by the Odd Balls Foundation provides a regular reminder to carry out a simple check. Mental health and wellbeing is the prime focus of the Thrive Plymouth campaign this year and we report on a new project launched by local social enterprise the Blurt Foundation to provide help for children and teenagers with mental health issues. It’s a growing problem in the UK, with children’s mental health reaching crisis point. Apparently half of all mental health problems appear by the age of 14 and the Blurt Foundation’s Peer Project aims to help teachers raise awareness of mental health and depression in schools and support the development of student peer networks. Hope you enjoy the latest issue!
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Contents
Contents
HEALTH • FITNESS • WELLBEING
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The honest truth about maintaining a healthy weight
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Tea Dance with a Twist! Low calorie never tasted so good! Try this tuna and potato salad recipe
Argyle defender Ryan Edward’s cancer shock highlights importance of “checking yourself”
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But that’s not all... 9 10 17 19 20 21 23-24 24-25
Man V Fat Football Exercising with a disability Shock factor helps tackle smoking habits Open wide and step inside On yer bike! with Access Plymouth Shape up with the sharks! Snack attack campaign Change4Life roadshow comes to Plymouth
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Local project to help children with mental health issues
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THE HONEST TRUTH about maintaining a healthy weight
In today’s health-conscious climate, we
you burn off more fuel than you put in,
not get them the results they’re hoping
are bombarded with messages telling
your body will use up its reserves and you
for. This is often because these things are
us how to eat healthier, stay fitter and
start to burn off fat.
used in isolation – achieving 10,000 steps
lose weight.
a day will not earn the required results if It is important to understand that all
it’s not accompanied by healthy eating.
increased our
responsible diets, exercise programmes
awareness of the issues around health,
and pieces of high-tech fitness technology
Are you being honest?
fitness and wellbeing. Most people now
are aiming to get you to achieve the
The single biggest factor that makes a
understand the general principle that
same result – gain an optimal balance
difference to the success or failure of any
eating too much sugary food is can be
between the fuel we’re putting into our
diet, weight management plan or exercise
detrimental to our health, and that we all
bodies and the fuel we’re burning off. All
regime, is being honest with yourself.
benefit from regular exercise. However,
of these things can be effective so long
to really understand what it takes
as we remember that principle.
This has undoubtedly
to make a difference we need to cut
It doesn’t matter how many miles you post on social media after a run, how
through the noise and understand the
Many people, however,
find that the
much weight you tell people you’ve
key principles behind the latest exercise
diets, exercise and technological aids do
lost or how many biscuits your nutrition
and diet trends.
planner says you’ve eaten if it is not the truth. Everyone has days where
The only fact that matters
they’ve veered off plan, but it is vital to
Maintaining a healthy weight involves a
the success of any fitness and wellbeing
very simple balance.
goal that you are honest with yourself
If you put more fuel into your body than
about what you are achieving.
you burn off, the excess fuel will be Setting realistic goals is also essential.
stored as fat. The reverse is also true. If
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The guy on the front of Men’s Health Magazine is there because he has spent years dedicated to a gruelling fitness regime, taking a number of nutritional supplements and measuring out his portions of food to the gram. Cutting out chocolate and going for a weekly run unfortunately won’t lead to the same results. Losing a stone in 14 weeks – that is realistic, achievable and more importantly the lifestyle changes involved are moderate and can be maintained forever.
There is no quick win and no miracle cure It is really important for us to be realistic. Losing weight and staying healthy takes time, consistency and effort. It will not be easy and often involves small, incremental and sustainable changes. Most crash diets are not particularly healthy and certainly cannot be maintained in the long term. Most people who lose a lot of weight quickly will put the majority back on again once they are no longer sticking as rigidly to the plan. The secret to success is understanding the fuel in vs fuel burnt equation. The simple phrase “eat less, move more” is the fundamental key to what we’re trying to achieve. You will need to be motivated to make the necessary changes as half-measures will only be half as effective.
What is a calorie? It may not be fashionable anymore, but the good old calorie is still the most important line on the nutritional information table. We talk about calories all the time, but few people could explain what a calorie actually is, so here you are: A calorie is a measure of energy. On our food labels we usually see kcal or Cal, which is defined as the amount of energy required to heat 1 litre of water 1°c.
What does my daily allowance look like? We all need a certain number of calories in order to get us through the day. As a general guide, women require no more than 2,000 calories per day, and men no more than 2,500. However, each of us are different, and your own personal intake will need to be judged on how active you are. Remember that if you want to lose weight you will need to consistently consume fewer calories over a sustained period of time then what you burn. To put the daily allowance into context, it is important to understand what this actually looks like on a daily basis.. An example of a typical daily diet: Breakfast Bowl of cornflakes, with semi-skimmed milk and a sprinkle of sugar Glass of orange juice Mug of tea with 1 x sugar Midmorning Latte (someone from the office did a ‘coffee run’) Lunch Packet of sandwiches (BLT) Pack of crisps (posh ones included in a ‘meal deal’ offer with the sandwich) Fruit Smoothie 3pm Mug of tea with 1 x sugar Small piece of homemade cake (office birthday!) Dinner ½ Supermarket thin crust margarita pizza (back late no time to cook) Handful of frozen potato wedges Side Salad Glass of red wine Evening Mug of tea with 1 x sugar This sort of daily food diary is around 2,400 calories (depending upon the exact choices made), so for a woman eating this would add 400 extra calories over
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what she needs, if she had a couple of biscuits with her evening tea this would be higher still. This example is probably pretty accurate for many of us, and if we’re honest we probably have a lot of days which are even less healthy than this. You’ll notice that with this example, there is very little fruit or veg (except the fruit smoothie, which isn’t a great choice due to its high sugar content). Quick changes that could be made could be; dropping the sugar in the tea, taking a healthy homemade packed lunch that includes brown bread sandwiches and a couple of pieces of fruit., swapping the Latte for an Americano, having a bowl of porridge not cereal for breakfast and moderate the wine intake. Reducing your portion size is also another small change that can make a big difference.
Understanding what we’re eating As well as those of us who like to “forget” the extra portions we’ve eaten, there are just as many of us who think we’re making healthy choices that are actually preventing us from maintaining a healthy weight.
Here are some of the most
frequent mistakes: Fruit Juice (and especially smoothies) Fruit is good for you, right? Yes – fruit is good for you. A single piece of fruit is almost the perfect nutritional package, a bit of natural sugar, vitamins and fibre. However, when you squeeze the juice out you discard much of the good stuff in favour of the sugary liquid. In order to get a decent portion, you need this sugary liquid from around 10 pieces of fruit. A glass of fruit juice therefore contains all the sugar from 10 pieces of fruit, and very little of the fibre, vitamins and other goodness. It would be much better to eat • Continued on next page... VivaCity | Feb/Mar 2018
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• Continued from previous page...
So where do I go from here?
fruit and drink water. Coffee (especially lattes!)
If you want to make a real and lasting
You probably wouldn’t choose to buy
difference to your overall health and
a pint of full fat milk, add a couple of
wellbeing by losing weight and getting
spoons of sugar and drink it during your
fitter, check out our top tips below:
commute, but that is essentially what
Make sure you are truthful and include everything. • Understand what you are eating. Get into the habit of reading the nutritional information on packaging. Look at the recommended portion sizes, it is an interesting experiment to weigh out the
many of us do this every day when we buy
recommended serving to see what it
a latte on the way to work. Most of the
looks like compared to what your
coffees served in high street coffee bars
usual portion is.
are not healthy, and that’s before you add
• Make small, simple and
whipped cream and a flavoured syrup!
realistic lifestyle changes
Swap the Latte for an Americano,
that you can stick to.
which is the same shot of espresso
Dramatic
but made with mostly hot water
short-term
changes
and just a bit of milk.
have
won’t long-term
results, often are Energy Drinks
not
So we’ve started exercising,
and
and
sustained.
what
better
to
enjoyable can’t
be
replenish us after the
• Find an activity
gym than a “sports
which you enjoy,
drink”?
Despite
start slowly and
many of them being
build up. Go for
advertised as aiding
a weekly walk
your recovery after a
with
workout,
then as that walk
the reality
becomes
is that some energy
better you will feel. •
That 20 minute run on a
exercising, as muscles toning
afterwards can wipe
up will be heavier than the
out two thirds of your
fat being burnt off initially.
efforts.
Aim for around 1lb a week for a sustainable healthy weight loss.
It might have a reputation
bottle and you can also help to reduce plastic waste – win win
disheartened
go up slightly if you begin
branded energy drink
your tap at home in a reusable
be
You may even see weight
calories, but having
you than water. Get it from
Don’t
if the weight loss is slow.
burned 250
there is no better drink for
easier,
surprising how much
spoonful’s of sugar.
for being a bit boring, but
friend,
go more often. It is
drinks contain up to 18
treadmill
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• Remember what it feels like to be a little • Be honest with yourself about your current diet and fitness levels. If it helps, write down everything you eat in a day, you may be surprised.
bit hungry. In this modern age of instant gratification we are rarely hungry before we eat again. Feeling a little hungry is not a bad thing, so try and avoid snacks between meals.
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Man v Fat Football
Football where the losers are winners Dozens of new soccer leagues have been launched over the last two years where the men taking part are happy to lose - weight that is!
Testimonies from participants in Man v FAT leagues:
MAN v FAT Football is the league where the losers win and involves men who are overweight or obese take part in football matches every week for 14 weeks. It is designed exclusively for overweight men of any fitness level. Men can join on their own or with their mates and receive 24/7 expert support to motivate, inform and inspire. Man v FAT Football Leagues started in the UK in 2016 as a scheme with a local council in the Midlands. In that scheme 95% of players lost weight and nearly two thirds hit their 5% weight loss target. During the leagues MAN v FAT supports participants to lose weight and each week as well as playing a 30 minute football match, competitors also weigh in before the game.
Team members earn bonus goals from the weigh-in results, which are added to the score on the football pitch. A number of MAN v FAT football leagues have already been launched in the south west and it is hoped that Plymouth will soon follow the hundreds of other locations involved in the unique initiative. Organisers of MAN v FAT are looking to work with football clubs or companies in the Plymouth area and any club, organisation or individual interested in getting involved should call 0845 163 0042 or to register visit www. manvfatfootball.org
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“MAN v FAT Football has to be the best thing since sliced (brown) bread! It changed my life within a matter of weeks, after losing 3 stone and approximately 4 inches from my waist (and still going), I have to say it is the most motivational way of dieting I have ever experienced.” James C “I’ve been fat for a decade. I could not find the willpower to stick to healthy eating, and exercise was boring. Football however is my first love, and losing weight and enjoying playing just motivated me to keep going. MAN v FAT Football has changed my life.” Rob B “When life had hit rock bottom, my weight was stopping me from doing so much, MAN v FAT Football was the hand that pulled me up and guided me back to health and happiness.” Andy G VivaCity | Feb/Mar 2018
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Disability & Exercise
Getting active with a disability
More people are living with a disability now than in the past partly because we’re living longer, and improved medical treatments are enabling more people to manage long-term health conditions (LTCs).
being more active doesn’t have to be about joining a sports club or taking out a gym membership. There are simple and affordable ways to help improve your health and fitness.
a quick start guide called Being Active. It contains answers to most of the common questions people ask when considering starting a new activity. You can find this guide online at www.efds.co.uk
So, where do you start?
In Plymouth, there are higher levels of LTCs or disability compared to England, with ten per cent of residents (26,500 people) reporting having an LTC or disability that limits their day-to-day activities.
Choose something that you like the sound of and that gets the heart beating a little faster. It needn’t be anything that you might think of as sport. It could be recreational activities for fun such as walking, dancing, cycling, swimming or an exercise class in the local church hall. Depending on your needs you may be able to take part in the same sessions as everyone else without any extra support. However, it’s a good idea to speak to the provider beforehand to make sure that the session is suitable for you, and that they can offer you any additional support that you might require.
Here in Plymouth, a group of organisations have banded together to form Inclusive Sport Plymouth. The group works to improve the local offer in the city and Plymouth is fortunate enough to have a wide range of disability friendly opportunities to take part in.
Research by Sport England has shown that people living with a disability or an LTC are much less likely to take part in sport or physical activity than those without a disability, yet seven out of ten disabled people would like to be more active. Being physically active can improve your health and wellbeing regardless of your impairment. Other benefits include reduced isolation and improved mental health especially if you take part in group activities or get active outdoors. But
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More information If you are looking for activities that are available locally, details about organisations in the city and the opportunities on offer can be found on the public Facebook page @ InclusiveSportPlymouth. Alternatively, you can call Plymouth City Council Sports Development Unit on 01752 307008 for information on activities in Plymouth. @VivaCityPlymouth
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Recipe
Tuna & Potato Salad
Great fresh flavours combine to make this tasty tuna salad. Whether you’re trying to get in shape, or just live a heathier life, eating well has lots of benefits. This wonderfully tasty dish is healthy eating at its best. The recipe here will feed four people, takes 15 minutes preparation and 20 minutes cooking time. And it totals less than 200 calories per serving!
Ingredients 800g new potatoes, scrubbed 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 small red onion, chopped 200g canned tuna in springwater, drained 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cucumber, chopped 1 pinch ground black pepper Basil leaves to garnish (optional)
Drain the cooked potatoes and add them to the salad bowl while they are hot. (They will absorb the flavour of the dressing as they cool down). When the potatoes are cool, add the tuna, tomatoes and cucumber. Stir everything together gently and season with black pepper. Serve immediately, or cover and chill to serve later.
Method
For a vegetarian version, replace the tuna with 100g reduced-fat feta cheese, cut into chunks.
Cook the potatoes in gently boiling water for 20 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, mix together the lemon juice, garlic and parsley. Add the red onion and set aside.
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Blurt
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£25,000 grant to help children’s mental health
A Plymouth-based social enterprise has received funding for a project to help children with mental health issues.
The Blurt Foundation has been awarded £25,000 from the Aviva Community Fund to run an innovative groundbreaking project, The Blurt Peer Project, with the aim of helping combat the children’s mental health crisis that exists today.
increasing significantly over the past 20 years. Half of all mental health problems manifest by age 14, with 75% by age 24. Depression and mental health issues in childhood can have a major impact on life
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Despite children’s mental health reaching crisis point, three out of four children with a diagnosable mental health condition do not get access to the support that they need. Only 0.7% of the NHS budget is spent on children’s mental health and less on early intervention. The cost to the economy of mental health issues is estimated at £105 billion a year.
Children’s mental health has reached crisis point with teen depression
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A young person can face many challenges including exam stress, family breakdowns, bereavement, bullying and more serious issues such as domestic violence and abuse. In schools, children’s mental ill health can affect attainment and behaviour. There is a huge need for educational establishments to address children’s mental health yet funding cuts mean there is nothing left for ‘preparing for life’ subjects such as dealing with depression and mental health. Over the past year, The Blurt Foundation has received requests from teachers all across England for tools to deliver a mental health programme. Due to this demand, Blurt has designed a project, The Blurt Peer Project, with the aim to guide teachers to raise awareness of depression and mental health in schools, support and develop student peer networks and empower and support young people to become peer leaders. Blurt CEO, Jayne Hardy, stated: “At Blurt we have amassed a huge following over the past seven years through connecting with people in a personable, approachable way. “Many people, including students, teachers in schools, colleges and universities have reached out to us for help to ensure they are equipped to deal with modern mental health issues.
The Blurt Foundation was founded by Jayne Hardy in 2011 and is dedicated to helping those affected by depression. Jayne, who lost most of her twenties to depression, has inspired many young people attracting a number of awards including TalkTalk Digital Hero Award in 2011, Marketing Magazine’s list of Top 10 Digital Mavericks, Most Inspiring Business Parent in the mumandworking 2015 Awards. “We designed the Blurt Peer Project to
health with their peers and those closest
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Tea dance with a Twist
Tea dance with a Twist!
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Tea dance with a Twist
Tea
dance
with
intergenerational,
a
Twist!
inclusive
is
an
dance
and social event that is primarily for participants over 50 and accessible for people who are in a wheelchair or living with autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.
Plymouth Dance Volunteers and The Tea
lead various dances from a circle dance
Dance ensures everyone feels welcome.
to a partner dance, enabling all to join with or without a partner.
The monthly events take place at the iconic and central location of the
For three hours every month you can
Plymouth Guildhall between 1pm and
listen or dance to a live band or even
The tables are decorated with tablecloths
4pm. The entrance fee is a donation of
simply just pop in for a chat with member
and fresh flowers, sometimes in line with
between £1 to £5 per person and you
of the Tea Dance Team. Whether you are
a theme depending on the date such as
will receive a voucher for a free cup
an experienced dancer or a beginner
Valentines Day or Easter.
of tea from the café that also sells the
wanting to try out something new, come
most delicious cakes.
along and have a boogie with us.
The upcoming dates for the next two events are: February 17 in the Upper
Whether you attend with friends and
The music and dancing varies from
Guildhall and March 17 in the Upper
family or on your own, members of
traditional ballroom and Latin to pop
Guildhall.
music, jive, swing and rock and roll.
For further information about these events or if you wish to reserve a table
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When the band take
for one of the events, please contact:
a break, the Tea
admin@plymouthdance.org.uk or call on
Dance Practitioners
07818 518079.
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Shock factor campaign to help break the habit A hard-hitting TV campaign is highlighting the danger of tar in cigarettes, urging Britain’s seven million smokers to quit in 2018. The latest campaign from Public Health England shows how poisons from tar in cigarettes enter the bloodstream, spreading around the body within seconds and causing damage to major organs. Smokers are encouraged to use NHS Smokefree support tools available to help them quit. To help explain the ongoing internal harm being caused, a group of seven lifelong smokers - including TV presenter and entrepreneur Hilary Devey - declared their intention to quit in January after seeing the results of a lab demonstration. The test results show how their smoking has led to elevated levels of cadmium (a metal used in batteries), cancer-causing nitrosamines and carbon monoxide in their blood. These toxic substances are amongst over 4,000 chemicals released into the body with each cigarette smoked, including more than 70 known cancercausing compounds. Elevated levels of these substances were
seen in the participants’ blood and can lead to an increased risk of major damage to the body. Exposure to cadmium for a long period of time is associated with an increased risk of damage to the kidneys and bones and may lead to lung cancer. Research has shown that if you regularly smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day, you are twice as likely to develop kidney cancer compared with a non-smoker. Tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) are potent chemical compounds, many of which are carcinogenic (cancer-causing). They can cause DNA damage, cell death and are associated with cancers of the pancreas, mouth, respiratory and digestive tracts. Carbon monoxide decreases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen and consequently puts a strain on the heart. Carbon monoxide is also associated with an increased risk of blood clots and coronary heart disease. In the new film that supports the TV advert, Dr Dawn Harper, GP from Gloucester, advises the smokers that there are many ways to quit, including free proven
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Smokefree
support from NHS Smokefree. People can choose what works best for them: faceto-face help, stop smoking aids, a quitting app, email, social media, and SMS support. Hilary Devey, TV presenter, entrepreneur and lifelong smoker said: “I’ve smoked at least 20-a-day for over 40 years. Like many, I’ve been hooked on cigarettes and ignoring the damage – even though I know the harm I’m doing, I’ve found it extremely difficult to quit for good. Even a stroke three years ago only led me to stop temporarily. “Seeing the high levels of poisonous chemicals in my blood from these tests really hit home how dangerous continuing to smoke is – and for that reason, I’m done! “I’m absolutely determined to try again in 2018 and I hope other smokers across the country will join me making full use of all the free help available at Smokefree - this time next year we could be celebrating one year smoke-free and feeling the benefits. Smokefree provides motivation, information and support for smokers who want to stop. Just search ‘Smokefree’ for free support and advice to help smokers quit smoking.
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Open Wide & Step Inside
Getting animated about dental heatlh A new animated video and classroom resource has been launched to encourage children to look after their teeth. ‘Open Wide and Step Inside’ features a range of characters, with the central character Geoffrey the Giant experiencing toothache but resisting a visit to see Daisy the Dentist. The video has been developed by local community engagement charity Well Connected and the Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC. The Open Wide and Step Inside programme previously launched in 2013 and was screened at Plymouth University’s i-DAT, when more than 3,000 local school children aged between five and seven years old saw the film. This 2018 animated version, created by Estover-based creative company The Moment, can now be delivered in the classroom setting and continues to be supported by the Wrigley Company Foundation, who funded the original project. Robert Witton, director of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC, said: “Open Wide and Step Inside is a really exciting project that is delivering oral health education in a different and creative way using a cartoon animation and a cast of fun characters
to engage children about oral health prevention advice. “An important part of the programme is to support teachers to deliver key oral health messages throughout the year as part of the Key Stage 1 curriculum using specially designed teacher resources from the animation, making sure children receive the best advice about looking after their own teeth for life as part of their early years education.”
Oral health and well-being impacts on many aspects of general health and establishing good oral health routines in childhood has long lasting benefits. Problems with oral health, dental disease and decay are the most common reason for hospital admission for children. Annually £35 million is spent by the NHS on admissions for children under 18 for tooth extraction under general anaesthetic.
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Wendy Smith, strategic lead for community engagement at Well Connected, added: “We are delighted that we are launching the ‘Open Wide and Step Inside’ programme once again with support from the Wrigley Company Foundation. “This new animation enables us to take ‘theatre into the classroom’ to create an exciting, interactive experience for children across the city. A bespoke two-minute brushing song has been written especially for us by colleagues at Plymouth Music Zone which is great as it is memorable and catchy. “I am particularly proud that we are providing a range of supporting material that will help teachers in the classroom setting, and children also get a goody bag, which helps them to share the messages of good oral health at home.” ‘Fenella’ (the fairy Godmother of tooth fairies), a highly valued member of the Well Connected team, is currently visiting a number of local primary schools to deliver the project and take children on a journey through the land of Toothypeg to deliver important oral health care messages. To find out more about the Open Wide and Step Inside project please contact the Well Connected team on 01752 583130. VivaCity | Feb/Mar 2018
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Access Plymouth
On yer bike! with Access Plymouth Access Bike is a brand new scheme being delivered by Access Plymouth – the provider of wheels for the less abled! Two trikes and a bike are for hire from Access Plymouth located in Mayflower East Car park. Assessment and training will be provided, with referral for further free specialist support if required. Hire will be offered free of charge for the first six months. An upright Pashley Trike and a recumbent Ice Trike are available to trial, along with a folding bike for an accompanying person. The trikes and bike can be used within the city centre on a daily hire basis under a membership scheme, or folded and taken away for longer periods. The trikes may suit persons recovering from stroke or injury, or perhaps for new riders with balance/co-ordination difficulties. Ideal for riding around the city centre, in parks, on the Hoe, or along the sheltered Plym valley trail – the trikes will offer a
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sense of freedom and real achievement. One of only a handful of such schemes exist in the whole of Europe and it is hoped that people will take up this amazing opportunity to get out, get fitter, and to experience Plymouth in a totally unique way. This new service is supported by Plymouth City Council’s Plymotion programme, funded by the Department for Transport. If you are interested in giving it a try, or perhaps even volunteering to help run this exciting new service, we would love to hear from you. Access Plymouth also provide the Shopmobility Scheme which hires out
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Scooters and wheelchairs - as well as Community transport in the form of Dial A Ride buses and Community cars which offer a door to door service for people that are elderly, frail or have disabilities.
Volunteering Access Plymouth needs volunteers to help with our Community Car, Shopmobility and Access Bike schemes. Mileage, expenses and Driver/DBS checks paid for. We are a caring, dedicated and friendly team. Contact us for a discussion and to get further information. For more information, visit www.accessplymouth.co.uk, or call 01752 600633 or if you’d prefer to email, Access Plymouth can be contacted by info@accessplymouth.co.uk
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Wellbeing
Shape up with the sharks!
Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium has partnered with Nuffield Health to deliver a series of monthly wellbeing events throughout 2018. Featuring yoga, pilates and body balance classes, the series are designed to help visitors workout and centre themselves. Body balance builds strength and flexibility through a series of poses and stretches and, as an holistic experience, it will teach participants how to focus their mind and control their breathing, leaving everyone feeling relaxed and calm. Led by experts from Nuffield Health, the Tai-Chi inspired yoga and fitness class will strengthen mind, body and soul. Research conducted by the National Marine Aquarium, in partnership with Plymouth University and the University of Exeter, has found that people who
spend time watching aquariums and fish tanks could see improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing. With the body balance class set in front of the Aquarium’s impressive Eddystone Reef tank, the National Marine Aquarium makes for an ideal location to relax and focus.
Josh McCarty, head of marketing at the National Marine Aquarium, commented: “People lead increasingly busy and stressful lives so public aquariums can help provide valuable calming and relaxing experiences. Combining meditative exercise with the Aquarium environment for the Nuffield Health
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sessions is a great combination, and we hope those taking part in the session will feel the restorative benefits.” Daniel Lewis, deputy general manager at Nuffield Health Plymouth, said: “We have been working with the National Marine Aquarium for the last couple of years and have built a really strong partnership. We have hosted several yoga and body balance classes and our member feedback has been really positive. All participants are really engaged and love the opportunity to try the classes they enjoy in a unique setting. We love forward to continuing our partnership in 2018.’’ Nuffield Wellbeing events featuring body balance, yoga and pilates will be held at the National Marine Aquarium on February 19, March 19, April 23, May 14, June 21, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15 and November 19. VivaCity | Feb/Mar 2018
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Get Sugar Smart
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Public Health England (PHE) is helping parents take control of their children’s snacking by launching the first Change4Life campaign promoting healthier snacks. This is because half of children’s sugar intake, currently around seven sugar cubes a day, comes from unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks, leading to obesity and dental decay. Each year children are consuming almost 400 biscuits; more than 120 cakes, buns and pastries; around 100 portions of sweets;
nearly 70 of both chocolate bars and ice creams; washed down with over 150 juice drink pouches and cans of fizzy drink. On average, children are consuming at least three unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks a day, with around a third consuming four or more. The overall result is that children consume three times more sugar than is recommended. The new Change4Life campaign encourages parents to look for ‘100 calorie snacks, two a day max’ to help them purchase healthier snacks than the
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ones they currently buy. Selected supermarkets are supporting the campaign. As part of their wider work promoting good health, Tesco will help parents - instore and online - choose affordable, healthier snacks that are 100 calories or less. Co-op will also provide tasty and healthy snacking products, making it easier for customers to make healthier choices on the go. Parents can also get money-off vouchers from Change4Life to help them try
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• Continued from previous page... healthier snack options, including malt loaf, lower-sugar fromage frais, and drinks with no added sugar. Many of the unhealthy snacks children consume regularly are high in sugar and also typically high in calories, for example: • an ice-cream contains around 175 cal • a pack of crisps contains around 190 cal • a chocolate bar contains around 200 cal • a pastry contains around 270 calories The ‘100 calorie snacks, two a day max’ tip applies to all snacks apart from fruit and vegetables, as children should also be encouraged to eat a variety of these to achieve their 5 A Day. Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist at Public Health England, said: “The true extent of children’s snacking habits is greater than the odd biscuit or chocolate bar. Children are having unhealthy snacks throughout the day and parents have told us they’re concerned. To make it easier for busy families, we’ve developed a simple rule of thumb to help them move towards healthier snacking – look for 100 calories snacks, two a day max. Justine Roberts, chief executive and founder of Mumsnet, said: “The volume of sugar kids are getting from snacks and sugary drinks alone is pretty mind-blowing, and it can often be difficult to distinguish which snacks are healthy and which aren’t.
Change4Life Roadshow comes to Plymouth Families in Plymouth got to find out about a new mobile phone app to help them buy healthier snacks at a Change4Life roadshow. Change4Life is an ongoing campaign led by Public Health England (PHE) and the latest phase aims to encourage parents to buy healthier snacks for their children. A roadshow was held at Tesco in Transit Way, led by PHE and supported by Plymouth City Council and Livewell Southwest, at which parents and carers got the chance to find out about the new Change4Life
“This rule of thumb from Change4Life will help parents make healthier choices, which can only be a good thing.” PHE’s improved Change4Life ‘Food Scanner’ app also shows parents how many calories, sugar, salt and saturated fat is in their food to help make healthier choices easier. It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. With a third of children leaving primary school overweight or obese, tackling obesity requires wider action and is not just limited to individual efforts from parents. PHE is working with the food industry to cut 20% of sugar from the products children consume most by 2020, with work to reduce calories due to start in 2018.
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‘Food Scanner’ app. The campaign encourages parents, when shopping, to “look for 100 calorie snacks, two a day max.” This is because half the sugar that children consume, currently around 7 sugar cubes a day, comes from unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks, leading to obesity and dental decay. Councillor Terri Beer, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People for Plymouth City Council, said: “The
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‘Food Scanner’ app works by scanning barcodes
of
products
to
bring
food labels to life by highlighting the amount of calories, sugar and saturated fat and salt is in everyday food and drinks. “It’s not always easy to know what is the healthier option so we suppoer this initiative which can help improve children’s health and help in making healthy choices easier.” Councillor
Lynda
Bowyer,
Cabinet
Member for Health and Adult Social Care for Plymouth City Council, said: “As public health lead for the city, the Council is very happy to support the Change4Life campaign and we were delighted to welcome the roadshow coming to Plymouth to launch the new
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Pictured at the Change4Life roadshow at Tesco in Transit Way are (from left), Neil Minnion, public health practitioner from Plymouth City Council, Lisa Gillings of Change4Life, Dan Lashbrook of Livewell South West, Councillor Lynda Bowyer, Councillor Terri Beer and Dave Edwards from Change4Life ‘Food Scanner’ mobile phone app. “Change4Life complements the work the Council is doing in Plymouth with all our partners through our Thrive Plymouth programme, a ten year framework to improve people’s health and reduce health inequalities in the city. If we can be free from tobacco, drink safely, be physically active and eat healthily, we will feel better now and live longer, healthier lives.” “Change4Life also works well with the Sugar Smart Plymouth initiative which was launched last year by Food Plymouth and supported by a range of partners.” More information on healthier snacks is available at www.nhs.uk/change4life
Mum Lisa signs up Plymouth mother of two Lisa Thomas was happy to download the Change4 Life food scanner app which shows how many calories, sugar, salt and saturated fat is in food products.
and three year old son said: “I am doing my best to teach them what are the healthiest foods and snacks. As a parent I try to be sugar aware and this app will definitely help me.”
She was shopping at Tesco in Transit Way when she met up with Lisa Gillings, one of the Change4Life team.
The Change4Life team were in Plymouth as part of a five week campaign involving visits to supermarkets, shopping centres and other outlets across the country.
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Health Walks
Walk for your health Walking regularly is good for you - and that’s official. People in Plymouth particularly those aged over 50 – have plenty of opportunities to join walks for free. One You Plymouth offers regular health walks which are free, fun and friendly and provide the perfect way to help people get active and meet new people.
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They are suitable for people who have not walked much recently and are looking to be more active or are returning from illness or injury. Walks are designed to meet the needs of participants. Grade 1 walks are up to 30 minutes on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs.
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Grade 2 walks are suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. They are between 30 - 60 minutes and may include some moderate slopes, steps and uneven surface. Grade 3 walks are suitable for people looking for more challenging walks and increasing their level of physical activity. They are generally 45 – 90 minutes and may include steeper slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.
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Dates and venues for walks in the next few weeks are as follows:
10.30am (90 mins, Grade 3). Meet at
flat and suitable for those wanting to
main entrance to Asda Superstore,
start increasing their walking activity; it
Leypark Drive, PL6 8TB.
is suitable for buggies and wheelchairs.
Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 6,
Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 3, Mar 10,
Feb 23, Mar 23:
Mar 13, Mar 20, Mar 27:
Mar 17, Mar 24, Mar 31:
Devonport Live Cafe
St Judes Walk, Talk & Tea
Woolwell Walk, Talk & Tea
2pm (Up to 30 mins, Grade 1 or 60 mins,
10.30am (Up to 30 mins, Grade 1 or
10.30am (10 – 30 mins, Grade 1). Meet
Grade 2). Meet at Devonport Live Cafe,
60 mins, Grade 2). Meet at St Judes
at Devonshire House Care Centre car
56 George Street, PL1 4HR.
Church car park on the corner of
park, Woolwell Rd, PL6 7JW. Feb 28, Mar 28:
Beaumont Rd, Tothill Ave, PL4 9BJ. Contact lizhardinge@btinternet.com or
Feb 14, Mar 14:
Central Park
bampshadden@gmail.com.
Victoria Park & Stonehouse Creek
10.30am (Up to 30 mins, Grade 1 or 60
10.30am (30 mins, Grade 1 or 60 mins,
mins, Grade 2). Meet outside the main
Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23:
Grade 2). Meet by the café at the centre
entrance to the Life Centre, PL2 3DG.
Estover & Plymbridge
of the park. PL1 5LZ. This walk is mostly
One Off Walks New routes and old favourites at various locations around the city.
Feb 10:
William Yard.
Southway Valley Nature Reserve
Mar 10:
10.30am (Up to 30 mins, Grade 2 or
Plymouth Hoe Circular
up to 90 mins, Grade 3). Meet at the
10.30am (60 mins, Grade 2). Meet at the
Southway shopping centre, PL6 6QR.
Mayflower Steps, Barbican, PL1 2LR.
Coypool & Plymbridge
Feb 19:
Mar 19:
10.30am (60 mins, Grade 2). Meet
Timebank – Devil’s Point Circular
Timebank – Devonport Park & Mount
at Coypool Park & Ride, Coypool Rd,
11am (60 mins, Grade 2). Meet outside
Wise
PL7 4TB.
the main entrance to Cumberland
11am (Up to 30 mins, Grade 1 or 90
Centre, Damerel Close, PL1 4JZ. This
mins, Grade 3). Meet at Park Pavilion
walk has steps leading down to Royal
Cafe, Devonport Park, PL1 4BU.
Feb 8, Feb 22:
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Check Yourself
Plymouth Argyle defender Ryan Edwards Photo credit: Plymouth Argyle
Check yourself... and keep checking
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Check Yourself
The shock news that 24-year-old Plymouth Argyle defender Ryan Edwards had been diagnosed with testicular cancer has once again highlighted the importance of men checking themselves regularly. Support and encouragement for Ryan has come from thousands of fans, footballers, clubs and other organisations in the wake of the news that he had undergone surgery for the condition. Among those who sent their support to Ryan were former Plymouth Argyle keeper Romain Larrieu and BBC Devon presenter Gordon Sparks, both of whom have been successfully treated for the condition. Literally thousands of messages of support have been posted on Twitter where a special page #WithYouEddy has been set up. Ryan underwent surgery after the diagnosis, but was well enough to attend Home Park a few days later when Argyle took on league leaders Wigan. During the pre-match warm up the Argyle players wore black tops with the number 5 on the front along with the #WithYouEddy slogan. Thousands of fans also chanted Ryan’s name and loudly applauded five minutes into the match to show their support for the star player. Argyle lost to Wigan but Ryan was also at Boundary Park the following week to see Argyle record a 2-1 win over Oldham. To help remind men to check themselves regularly, a brand new ‘Check Yourself’ free testicular cancer app has been launched by UK charity www.theoddballsfoundation.com. The simple to use app is available on the App Store and can be downloaded by typing in ‘Oddballs-Check Yourself’ into the search function. There is a short, amusing instructional video on how
to check yourself and once a month a reminder flashes up on the mobile phone saying ‘check yourself now.’ With over 2,000 new cases of testicular cancer diagnosed in the UK each year, early detection means 95% of males will make a complete recovery. Celebrities including Alan Shearer and international rug referee Nigel Owens have been supporting the new app by encouraging users to check themselves regularly. The charity also helps to fund a male health programme called ‘Offload’. Run by the Rugby Football League, it is a twelve week programme designed to educate males on the importance of physical and mental health, with a week dedicated entirely to testicular cancer. As the most common cancer in males aged 18 to 35, the app has already been welcomed by international rugby teams, premier league football clubs and cricket clubs. Former Premier League footballer and patron of the charity, Stephen Harper said “Unless we get a reminder, most of us just don’t think about it. Most of us have our phones in our hands, so there is no excuse not to download the app. It’s very simple, with a monthly reminder so you can’t forget. This could save your life”. OddBalls receive emails and messages regularly on how they have helped save lives. William Cooper, managing director of OddBalls said: “We recently had an email from the parents of an eleven year old boy. He had found a tiny lump after reading the simple check yourself guide on the back of our underwear packaging. “Fortunately the lump was removed and he has since made a full recovery. His mum Ellen got in touch to tell us his story and has since downloaded the app. Her son has gone on to encourage his school friends to also check and download it”.
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ABOUT TESTICULAR CANCER
Younger men are more likely to get testicular cancer. Almost half of those who get it are under 35. Men in their early 30s are the most likely to get it. Men over 55 are the least likely to get it. A lump or swelling in part of one testicle is the most common symptom of a testicular cancer. It can be as small as a pea but may be much larger. You may notice an unusual difference between one testicle and the other. Most testicular lumps are not cancer. Fewer than four in every 100 lumps (4%) are cancer. Testicular cancer is not usually painful. But for about one in five men (20%) with testicular cancer a sharp pain in the testicle or scrotum is the first symptom. Sometimes testicular cancer cells can spread into lymph glands at the back of the tummy (abdomen). This can cause backache or a dull ache in the lower tummy. Your doctor may call these lymph glands the para aortic or retro peritoneal lymph glands. Less often testicular cancer spreads into lymph glands lower down, such as the pelvic lymph glands. Sometimes testicular cancer spreads to the lungs. It rarely spreads to other organs in the body. If it has spread to the lungs you may have a cough or feel breathless. Testicular cancer can usually be cured, even if it has spread when it is diagnosed.
WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR You should see your doctor if you have: • an unusual lump or swelling in part of one testicle • a sharp pain in the testicle or scrotum • a heavy scrotum • an increase in the firmness or feel • an unusual difference between one testicle and the other Your symptoms are unlikely to be cancer but it’s important to get them checked by a doctor. VivaCity | Feb/Mar 2018
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Sleep Problems
Tired of lack of sleep?
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Sleep Problems
Lack of sleep can have a profound
to have a nap, it’s likely that you’re not
to serious medical conditions, such
effect on physical health and wellbeing.
getting enough sleep.
as obesity, heart disease, high blood
It is estimated that one in three people
pressure and diabetes.
in the UK suffers from poor sleep, with
A variety of factors can cause poor sleep,
stress, computers and taking work home
including health conditions such as sleep
There are various things you can do
often blamed. However, the cost of all
apnoea. But in most cases, it’s due to bad
to help you get to sleep. This is often
those sleepless nights is more than just
sleeping habits.
referred to as ‘good sleep hygiene’. For
bad moods and a lack of focus.
What happens if I don’t sleep?
Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of
example: • avoid caffeine later in the day • avoid alcohol as this is known to
serious medical conditions, including
Everyone’s
experienced
the
fatigue,
obesity, heart disease and diabetes – and
short temper and lack of focus that often
• avoid heavy meals late at night
it shortens your life expectancy.
follow a poor night’s sleep. An occasional
• stick to regular times to go to bed and
night without sleep makes you feel tired
get up
It’s now clear that a solid night’s sleep
and irritable the next day, but it won’t
• use thick curtains, blinds or an eye mask
is essential for a long and healthy life so
harm your health.
to stop you being woken up by light
how much sleep do we need?
considerably disturb sleep
• try earplugs to stop any noises from After several sleepless nights, the mental
disturbing you
Most of us need around eight hours of
effects become more serious. Your brain
• try taking a warm bath an hour before
good-quality sleep a night to function
will fog, making it difficult to concentrate
you go to bed
properly – but some need more and some
and make decisions. You’ll start to feel
• try listening to calming music or reading
less. What matters is that you find out
down, and may fall asleep during the day.
a book
how much sleep you need and then try to
Your risk of injury and accidents at home,
• avoid watching TV or using mobile
achieve it.
work and on the road also increases.
devices in the bedroom
As a general rule, if you wake up tired
If it continues, lack of sleep can affect
affecting your daily life, it’s time to see
and spend the day longing for a chance
your overall health and make you prone
your GP.
However, if your sleep problems are
Don’t lose sleep over mental health Leading charity Mind have confirmed that there is a close relationship between sleep and mental health.
Anxiety can cause thoughts to race through your mind, making it difficult to sleep.
Living with a mental health problem can affect how well you sleep and poor sleep can have a negative impact on mental health.
Depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can lead to oversleeping – either sleeping late in the morning or sleeping a lot during the day. If you experience difficult or troubling thoughts as part of depression, this can also cause insomnia.
It can be a vicious circle of worry and stress causing lack of sleep, which in turn leads to tiredness and difficulty coping with daily life. This can lead to low esteem, worry and stress - which means the circle continues. There are number of ways a mental health problem can affect your sleep. For example:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause nightmares and night terrors, disturbing your sleep. This can mean you feel anxious about falling asleep, which could lead to insomnia. Paranoia and psychosis may make it difficult for you to sleep. You may
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hear voices or see things that you find frightening, or experience disturbing thoughts, which make it hard to fall asleep. Mania often causes feelings of energy and elation, so you might not feel tired or want to sleep. Racing thoughts caused by mania can make it hard to fall asleep and may cause insomnia. Psychiatric medication can cause side effects including insomnia, disturbed sleep or oversleeping. You may also experience sleep problems after you stop taking psychiatric drugs. For more information and advice visit www.mind.org
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Thrive Plymouth
Five ways to wellbeing aims to encourage people to share what they do to look after themselves Connect… With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day. Keep learning… Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
Be active… Go for a walk or run.
Thrive Plymouth has established a network of more than 50 organisations which are now involved in improving health and wellbeing in Plymouth.
Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness.
Thrive Plymouth network meetings are held on a regular basis and a Facebook page has been created to provide information on events and activities.
Take notice… Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you
Following the launch of the Five Ways to Wellbeing campaign, members of the network are being encouraged to promote the principles of CLANG in as many ways as possible. The first phase of activity has focused on the ‘Connect’ aspect of the campaign and this will be followed throughout the year with emphasis on the other elements of CLANG.
Give… Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
For more information visit Thrive Plymouth on Facebook.
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Wellbeing hubs opening across Plymouth A network of wellbeing hubs are to be opened across Plymouth to give residents easier and earlier access to health advice and support. The hubs will offer information and support on a range of issues such as health and wellbeing, finance, employment and mental health, with some offering more specialist support in areas where it is most needed. The Plymouth City Council and North Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group initiative aims to make is easier for people to get advice by providing it in places they are likely to be visiting anyway. It is hoped that enabling more people to get the right type of help earlier will ultimately reduce pressure on social care and health services. The plans include opening three types of hubs depending on the needs of each community. Locations such as libraries, GP surgeries, children’s centres and job centres will be part of a network of universal hubs where existing trained staff will provide advice, information and signposting at all opportunities, as well as ensuring people can access easy to use online information and advice.
Five ways to Wellbeing
through brief interventions towards behaviour change or more ongoing support. Specialist hubs will also provide a full range of specialist clinical health and social care support. The hubs will be created through a mixture of remodelling of existing services and partnership working with the voluntary, community and social enterprise, Community Connections, Livewell Southwest (LSW) and primary care provision. Once running, the aim is for the initiative to be cost-neutral. The aim is to have the first targeted hub and some of the first universal hubs open by March 2018. Proposed locations for the first phase of the targeted and specialist hubs include the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Guild House (Mannamead Centre), Four Greens Community Trust (CEDT), Ocean Health Centre (Stirling Road Surgery), Cumberland Centre and the Rees Centre. In the second phase the aim is to open hubs at Estover, Southway, Efford Youth and Community Centre, Plymstock and Mount Gould.
Targeted hubs will be located in places where people naturally congregate and will offer the same as universal hubs but will provide a further level of support to patients in areas where there are specific needs and a range of activities to combat loneliness and provide volunteering opportunities.
Councillor Lynda Bowyer, the Cabinet Member responsible for Health said: “The aim of introducing Wellbeing Hubs is to provide the right type of support where and when people need it. By getting help and support earlier, people can live healthier lives and this will ultimately reduce the growing pressure on health and social care services.
The aim will be to ensure staff are able to have good quality conversations with users to identify the root causes of someone’s problems, their ability to change and the help they will need either
“This is part of our ongoing drive to take a more joined-up approach with health and social care services to ensure people get the right help, in the right place at the right time.”
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Vicki’s Blog
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Snacking, the healthy way! Vicki Vokes
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Hello fellow snackers. In VivaCity
snacks. These can
and cover in honey.
this month, there is a lot of focus on
be reused time and
Who isn’t hungry
snacking. If you don’t plan yours and
time again, saving
for that right now?
your families snacks, its all too easy to
you money and
• Veggies
reach for a packet of crisps, a chocolate
not to mention the
Cucumber, carrot,
bar and sweets. When you’re running
planet from excess
celery, peppers,
out of the door, you can’t reach for
plastic bags.
sugar snap peas,
healthy snacks if you haven’t already
mange tout,
prepared them. So I’m going to give
• When I come back
tomatoes, broccoli
you a whole load of planning and
from shopping, I
People who eat
some healthy snack ideas. I do give my
try to prepare my
more vegetables
children sugar, but I try to give them
vegetables so they
and fruits as part
less because sugar is in everything. No,
are ready to go.
really! IT’S IN EVERYTHING!!!
Wash, peel, slice and put them in the
healthy diet are likely to have a reduced
fridge ready to grab.
risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables
One of our boys will eat nearly
of an overall
provide nutrients vital for health and
everything we give him, he’ll try new
Naturally occurring sugar—which gives
maintenance of your body
vegetables, fruit and anything else new.
fruit, some veggies, and milk their
• Falafel
Today we made falafel, he tried it and
sweet taste—is perfectly healthy. It’s
• Yoghurt
loved it! The older one is 6 and won’t try
added sugar (sweeteners put in during
• Veggie fritters or nuggets
anything unless we force him. So this
processing and prep) that we need to
• Dried fruit
is what I do: I make his lunch (he loves
avoid overdosing on. No need to cut out
Apricots, prunes, cranberries, dates,
a simple cheese sandwich – on brown),
dessert: The key is to eat strategically. Try
mango, pineapple, cherries, raisins, etc
I put all his favourite fruit on his plate
some of the following snacks instead of
• Humous
too. Then I say to him that he can have
the sugar laden junk food:
• Wholemeal pitta
his plate (full of his favourite food) if he
• Wholemeal pasta with a little olive oil
tries the red pepper, or carrot stick or
• Nuts and seeds
• Wholemeal toast with nut butter and
sugar snap peas etc. When I first did it,
Nuts are packed with fiber, protein,
banana on top
he probably screamed at me for about
vitamins and minerals, including folate,
• Peanut butter and banana rolled up in
30 minutes. Meanwhile, his brother had
vitamin E, potassium and magnesium
a wholemeal wrap
eaten all his lunch (including the veggie
• Oat bars.
Whole grains are the whole grain kernel
sticks). I probably only just started doing
• Fruit salad or kebabs
with the bran, germ, and endosperm
that last summer because I was tired of
Skewer grapes, banana, melon,
intact. Refined grains started out as
him refusing to eat new foods. Now, he’ll
strawberries, blueberries or whatever
whole grains, but they are processed to
just eat it after a second of moaning or a
you like onto a wooden skewer. Eat as it is
give them a finer texture and longer shelf
grunt. PROGRESS Woo Hoo! This works
or add small pieces of pancakes between
life. During this process, the bran and
at dinner time and snack time
germ are removed, which also
too. If you need to use this
removes dietary fiber, iron, and
technique, DON’T GIVE IN!
many B vitamins.
If you give in, they know you
• Banana bread
won’t really follow through.
• Boiled eggs
My boy is stubborn, but I stuck
• Thinly sliced apple with
to my guns and he knows
peanut butter on top and a
know when I mean business.
sprinkle of granola – these are delicious!!
• Make sure you have
• Smoothie juice
little reusable containers
• Avocado
of different sizes or a lunchbox that has different
Hope these tasty ideas get you
compartments for different
excited for healthy snacking!
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Muddy Puddle Walk
Peppa Pig’s Mud
This Spring will see the return of the UK’s muddiest fundraising event for little ones – Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children. Last year saw 160,000 children across the UK take part, raising an incredible £243,000 for Save the Children’s vital work, and this year the charity hopes even more people will sign up, take part and donate. Between April 23 and 29, nurseries,
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early years groups, families and children up and down the country are being encouraged to take part in a Muddy Puddle Walk to raise money for the international children’s charity. Organising a Muddy Puddle Walk is a great way for your little ones to explore the world around them and jump in muddy puddles, like Entertainment One’s Peppa Pig, for a worthy cause. Whether you splash in puddles along a trail at the park
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or get creative and make your own puddles indoors from paper and foil – your Muddy Puddle Walk will be a fun day to spend together that little ones won’t forget. Raise funds in the way that suits you – help walkers get sponsored for their walk, ask for a donation to take part or even bake Muddy Puddle cupcakes to sell on the day! The money you raise will help Save the Children’s work to transform the lives of vulnerable children in the
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UK and around the world. Sophie Pirouet, fundraising campaigns manager at Save the Children, says: “We hope everyone will get outside this Spring, come rain or shine, and help raise much needed funds for Save the Children. It’s so easy to take part and it’s the perfect excuse to explore the outdoors with your little ones. By jumping in muddy puddles like Peppa Pig and raising money for Save the
Children you can help give children a brighter future.” By taking part in a Muddy Puddle Walk and raising money for Save the Children, you can help vulnerable children around the world have a safe place to play and learn. Sign up now at MuddyPuddleWalk.org for a free Muddy Puddle Walk fundraising pack full of fun Peppa Pig inspired activities to help you get started – with
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tips for great walks indoors and out, fundraising ideas, fun activities to get your walkers ready for the big day and at the end of the walk, there’s a free Peppa Pig sticker reward for every child. The fundraising pack will also explain what life is like for children in different countries, helping them see how they are making a difference through supporting Save the Children. Photo courtesy of Save the Children
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Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club Friendly club, the largest of its type in the South West, plays at the Hoe Bowling Green between April and September and then at the Life Centre for the remaining months of the year. We are keen to encourage new members, whether they be ex players or just looking to try the game. The club includes individuals of various ages and is not linked to any Plymouth leagues, but does play a number of friendly matches throughout the year. For more details phone 01752 849260. Badminton Club Fridays Non League club meets on Friday evenings at Whiteford Road, Plymouth. Opportunities available for new members of any age over 18. We also welcome over fifties. For further details contact rcbeasley@btinternet.com Fun Fitness Sessions Various dates In the gym and in the park for children, teenagers, families and pram fitness. Call for more details 07976568477 Fizz Fitness Gym 180 Albert Rd, Plymouth PL2 1AL Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club Various dates We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5.30pm and Sunday mornings at 9.30am at Richmond Walk Devonport. We row out to sea, in The Sound and up the Tamar & Plym rivers. Ages from 14 and all abilities welcome. We run learn to row sessions. Contact secretarymorc@ hotmail.co.uk or Jeff Keast 07865 228800. Port of Plymouth Canoe Association Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays May until September. Offering various introductory, taster and child (8-11) sessions throughout the spring and summer. For more information please contact Tracy Jones 01752 510653 email intro@ppca-club.org.uk or visit www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk
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Special Olympics Plymouth and District Wednesdays The Special Olympics Plymouth and District meet at YMCA Kitto centre from 6pm to 8pm. £15 membership £2 each week. Plymouth Pisces Swimming Club for All Disabilities Sundays Held at Plymouth Life Centre from 11.15am to 1.15pm. Adults £2.50 per session, children £2 per session. Under 5s free. Annual membership £5. Call Shirley on 07866 655147 Dance Yourself Fit Every Friday morning 10.30 to 11.30 Held at St. Budeaux Community Centre. If you want to get fitter or simply love to dance, come along and join our friendly class. Contact Jackie 01752 950306 Boxing Classes Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Carl’s boxing stable has opened a new gym in Colebrook training for all ages to compete or just get fit. 7pm to 8pm. Details from Carl on 07837 920150. Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays Jackie Hamlin’s ladies keep fit class Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am or 6pm - 7pm at Hyde Park Social Club KFA
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registered, insured, low fees. Contact Jackie on 01752 672685. All proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society. Tennis Club Mannamead Tennis Club, Eggbuckland Rd welcomes new members. 4 hard courts and 2 grass courts. Coaching available. Contact info@mannamead.org.uk or phone 773652. Community Activities Various dates Evening events at Keyham Community Sports Hall, Drake Primary School, Saltash Road. Monday: Karate classes suitable for children/families and adults. 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday: Keep fit classes. Making exercise fun and easy to do. 6.15pm to 7.15pm; Wednesday: Yoga classes. Beginners/ intermediate - first tester session free. 7pm to 8.30pm. The Community Sports Hall has spaces available for hire, for further information contact Roy Burt Sports Development Coordinator at the school on 01752 567649 Plym Ramblers First and third Sunday in the month A well established walking organisation offering regular walks by experienced leaders all within 20 miles of Plymouth. The group meets every first and third Sunday in the month and also hold
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interesting social events. For details contact the secretary on 344048 or the chairman on 405132. Plym Ramblers have now published their walking book “On the beaten track 3” The 3rd book in a popular series of local walks. Plymouth Cycling Touring Club Sundays Meet for a leisure cycle ride. For our latest rides list and meet time/place see www.plymouthctc.co.uk or contact Graham Black 01752 606650 or Andy Prideaux 01752 345170 for more details. Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club Hockey for all ages and abilities from age 5 through to 60+ with weekly coaching and regular matches based at the University of St Mark & St John. Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6pm age 7-11 boys and girls. Girls age 10+ and senior ladies Tuesday evening. Men’s Club training Wednesday 7.15-9pm. Boys age 10+ and senior men Thursday evening. Sunday mornings boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years. For more information visit www.pmhc.co.uk Keep Fit Classes Wednesdays 10.15am - 11.15am and 6pm - 7pm Hyde Park Social Club. KFA registered, insured, low fees. For more details, 01752 672685 Plymouth Striders Running Club Twice weekly Meet at Widewell School, Lulworth Drive, Widewell (behind The George at Roborough). Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm. Over 16 years and all abilities welcome. For info contact widewellstriders@yahoo.com or check out our website www.widewellstriders.co.uk
play. For more information, please see the website at www.plymouthhockeyclub.org.uk or contact Rob on 07861 250682 Tai Chi Beginners Classes Various dates Established in Plymouth since 1995. A friendly group covering all aspects of Tai Chi training for health and well being. Tai Chi is a gentle way to exercise and build strength. For those more keen, it is a complete form of body and mind martial arts system from ancient China suitable for all ages 5 to 95! To get more information, please drop into the class held every Tuesday 6.45pm at Mount Street Primary School, Greenbank, or any other class advertised on www.wutan-plymouth.co.uk. For more details, contact 07949 839088 Fitness and Fun Touch Rugby Wednesdays Central Park Rugby Pitches 6.45pm7.45pm OPM Rugby is the official Touch Rugby club for Plymouth. Come along and enjoy a great welcome. No rugby experience required. Have fun, get fit and make new friends. More details phone Ernie on 07809 209571 or www.opmrugby.com. ZUMBA for the More Mature Mondays Zumba for over 50’s (low impact). 2pm to 3pm, at Pennycross Methodists Church, Pridham Lane,Peverell. Call in any Monday for a free taster, or call 01752 251614
Plymouth Handball Club Thursdays Between 6pm and 7pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Come and play an Olympic sport. A fun/recreational session for adults 18+. All levels and abilities welcome. Session is £2 (1st session free) Contact Lee 07414677003, Facebook Plymouth Handball Club, email plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com Dartmoor Rambling Club Enjoy the countryside by walking and talking with our club. Membership is only £5 per year. You are welcome to try one or two walks before you join. As well as Dartmoor we walk the countryside and coast. Wednesday walks are usually 8 to 10 miles and by public transport. Walks include to : Cawsand, Dewestone, Tavistock , Bere Ferrers, Whitchurch area. Some weekend walks are care share from George Park and Ride. Walks include; Wembury, Sittaford Tor, Princetown area, Belstone and Taw Marsh. For more information including a programme call Russell, 01752 266608 Plymstock Roadrunners Plymstock Roadrunners are a small running club located in the east of the city. Happy to meet, greet and say hello to anyone who runs or wants to run whether it’s for a social, a health and fitness or a competitive reason. The aim to make running fun and enjoyable for all levels of ability. For more details www.plymstockroadrunners.co.uk
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Plymouth Hockey Club Sundays Plymouth Hockey Club is the oldest junior club in the city and has recently achieved the highest award for organisation and safeguarding. The club is operated by parents for all children and young people. The club trains every Sunday between 10am - 1pm at Bull Point ATP. The club cater for young people from 4-16 years and no previous experience is required. The first 6 weeks are free to new members and everyone who trains gets to
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What’s On Plymouth Visually Impaired Bowls Club Friendly club, the largest of its type in the South West, plays at the Hoe Bowling Green between April and September and then at the Life Centre for the remaining months of the year. We are keen to encourage new members, whether they be ex players or just looking to try the game. The club includes individuals of various ages and is not linked to any Plymouth leagues, but does play a number of friendly matches throughout the year. For more details phone 01752 849260. Active Argyle Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Thursdays 4.45pm to 6pm. An open multi-sports session aimed at anyone with a disability or learning difficulty aged 11 years and over. Enjoy a range of sporting activities ranging from football to table tennis. First session free, then £2 per session. No need to book, just turn up. Adult Football Brickfields Sports Centre and Recreation Ground. Fridays 7pm to 8pm. Social football session for adults aged 16 years and over. Contact Plymouth Eagles FC on 07956 038177 for more information.
AUTIswim Plympton Swimming Pool. Sundays 3.15pm to 4.15pm. Swimming session for people on the autistic spectrum and their families. The session has exclusive use of the pool and changing rooms. All sessions are free, no need to book, just turn up. Details 01752 307008. Boccia Plymouth Life Centre. Mondays 11am to 12 noon and Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.30am. Paralympic sport delivered by Boccia Plymouth in partnership with Active for Life. £2. Call 01752 307008.
Body Conditioning Whitleigh Hub. Every Monday 9.30am to 10.30am. Body conditioning class for everyone aged 16 years or over. If you haven’t been exercising for a while or you would just like to try something new, we have a variety of sessions to suit everyone, whatever your age or fitness, these sessions will help you get started. Classes are suitable for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Cost £2 each session. Booking preferred. Call 01752 307008.
Running for beginners People interested in taking up running on a regular basis to help keep more active can take advantage of a number of beginner running groups which are available in the city. Mondays - Plymouth Life Centre 6.15pm Tuesdays - Derriford Health and Leisure 6pm ladies only Wednesdays - Devonport Park ladies only 9.15am ; China House - 6pm; Plymouth Life Centre, ladies only, 6.15pm Fridays - China House 9.30am Saturdays - Plymouth Life Centre ladies only 9.15am For further information contact the Sports Development Unit on 01752 307008 or visit www.runtogether.co.uk
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Body Toning Whitleigh Community Hub. Tuesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Body toning class suitable for all abilities, aged 16 years and over. £2. Details 01752 307008. Badminton Marine Academy Plymouth. Fridays 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Badminton session suitable for everyone aged 16 years and over. Sessions cost £1 each. Booking preferred. Details 01752 307008. No Strings Badminton Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays 10am to 11am. Adults only. A fun light hearted session ideal for those who want to play and enjoy the social side of badminton. £3 per session, no booking required. Details 01752 307008. CheeziFit The Beacon Hub. Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm and Fridays 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Exercise to your favourite Cheezy music! Suitable for everyone aged 16 years and over. £1. Details 01752 307008. Circuits Marine Academy Plymouth. Wednesdays 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Circuits class suitable for everyone aged 16 years and over. Sessions £2 each. No need to book, just turn up. Details 01752 307008. Express Circuit Class Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre. Thursdays 5.45pm to 6.30pm. Ladies only express circuit class, for everyone aged 16 years and over. £6 for six weeks, booking required. Details 01752 307008. Handball Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays 6pm to 7pm. Handball session for everyone aged 16 years and over. First session is free. No need to book, just turn up. Contact Plymouth Handball Club at plymouthhandballclub@hotmail.com • Continued on page 42
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Enjoy the great outdoors! Nature Plymouth and Active Neighbourhoods are encouraging local residents and families to take part in free family events and wildlife volunteering projects in the city. Relevant training and equipment are provided at these events - along with tea and biscuits for thirsty workers. For more information on all these activities contact Tim on 07826 874891. Details of the events are as follows: Help Improve Ernesettle Creek Thursday February 8 10.30am to 3.30pm. Get involved with plug planting. Tuesday February 27 10.30am to 3.30pm. Get involved with the conservation of the Creek. Tuesday March 27 10.30am to 3.30pm. Get involved with wildflower seeding at Ernesettle Creek. For Ernesetle Creek events meet opposite the bus stop just off Lakeside Drive where it meets Tangmere Avenue, Ernesettle, PL5 2SJ. Free family half-term event at Teats Hill Monday February 12 11am to 2pm. Help make Teats Hill a better place to take your family, followed by nature based games and crafts. The day will also be an opportunity to have your say on Teats Hill play area improvements. Meet opposite the National Marine Aquarium, on the green, PL4 0LU. Free family half-term events at Kings Tamerton Woods Wednesday February 14 11am to 2pm. Help plant a community orchard at Kings Tamerton Woods and get involved with nature based games and crafts. Dalton Gardens entrance to the reserve, PL5 2DS. Saturday February 17 11am to 2pm help plant a fruiting hedge at Kings Tamerton Woods and get involved with nature based games and crafts. Dalton Gardens entrance to the reserve, PL5 2DS. Free family half-term event at Efford Marsh Thursday February 15 11am to 2pm. Help make Efford Marsh a better place to take your family, followed by nature based games and crafts. Meet next to the bus stop at the top of Deer Park Drive before the junction with Military Road, PL3 6RU. Promoting a healthy lifestyle and improved wellbeing...
Help Improve Budshead Wood Tuesday February 20 10.30am to 3.30pm. Removing sycamore from Budshead Wood. Thursday February 22 10.30am to 3.30pm. Improving nature trails at Budshead Wood. Tuesday March 13 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with path maintenance at Budshead Wood. Thursday March 15 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help improve a nature trail and tidy up the pond at Budshead Wood. For Budshead Wood events meet at Ernesettle Scout Hut, just off Rochford Crescent, PL5 2QD. Help Improve Teats Hill Thursday March 1 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with vegetation management at Teats Hill. Saturday March 17 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with litter picking at Teats Hill. Tuesday March 20 and Thursday March 22 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with plug planting and wildflower seeding at Teats Hill. For all Teats Hill events meet opposite the National Marine Aquarium, on the green, PL4 0LU. Help Improve Efford Marsh Tuesday March 6 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with wildflower seeding at Efford Marsh. Thursday March 8 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with plug planting at Efford Marsh. For all Efford Marsh events meet next to the bus stop at the top of Deer Park Drive before the junction with Military Road, PL3 6RU Help Improve Kings Tamerton Woods Saturday March 24 10.30am to 3.30pm. Help with planting around the new pond at Kings Tamerton Woods. Meet at Dalton Gardens entrance to the reserve, PL5 2DS. Orchard Pruning Training Thursday March 29 10.30am to 3.30pm at Ernesettle Community Orchard. Orchard expert Tess Wilmott will be showing how to look after fruit trees and to prune them getting them ready for summer! Meet Opposite the bus stop just off of Lakeside Drive where it meets Tangmere Avenue, Ernesettle PL5 2SJ.
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What’s On Just Play Football Plymouth Life Centre. Thursdays 7pm to 8pm. Turn up and play football sessions for people aged 16 plus led by Devon FA. Free, booking required. Details 01752 307008. Kettlebells Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre. Thursdays 5.45pm to 6.30pm. Kettlebells exercise class, suitable for everyone aged 16 years and over. £2 each session. Sessions cost £2 each. No need to book, just turn up. Ladies Only Circuit Class Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre. Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm and Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am. Ladies only circuit class, for everyone aged 16 years and over. £6 for six weeks, booking required. Details 01752 307008 Mini Tennis Plymouth Life Centre. Mondays 4pm to 5pm. Fun mini tennis sessions for children aged 4 to 8 years. £1 per session. Call 01752 307008 for more info. Multi-Sport Devon Opportunity Club Plymouth Life Centre. Fridays 10am to 11.30am. A multi-sports session aimed at young people with a disability or learning difficulty aged 11 years and over. Enjoy a range of sporting activities delivered by Sportsway. All sessions free just turn up.
Mummycise Plymouth Life Centre. Wednesdays 9.30am to 10.30am. Exercise class for new mums and their babies. If you haven’t been exercising for a while or you would just like to try something new, there are a variety of sessions to suit everyone, whatever your age or fitness, these sessions will help you get started. Classes are suitable for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Sessions cost £1 each if booked as part of the Active Mums scheme. Details 01752 307008. Netball Brickfields Sports Centre. Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm. If you used to play the game, or want to take it up as an adult, then this is the session for you. It’s great fun with activities to get you back into the game. £6 for six weeks. Details 01752 307008.
Parent and Baby Studio Cycling Plymouth Life Centre. Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.15am and Thursdays 9.30am to 10.15am. Studio cycling class for new mums and their babies. If you haven’t been exercising for a while or you would just like to try something new, we have a variety of sessions to suit everyone, whatever your age or fitness, these sessions will help you get started. Classes are suitable for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Details 01752 307008.
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Pilates At various venues suitable for all abilities aged 16 and over. Whitleigh Community Hub. Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am £2; 31 Admiralty Street. Tuesdays 2pm to 3pm £2; Mills Bakery, Royal William Yard. Tuesdays 6.15pm to 7.15pm £2 booking essential. Details 01752 307008; Marine Academy Plymouth. Wednesdays 6.15pm to 7.15pm £3; Stuart Road Primary School Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm. £2 booking essential; Edgecumbe Court. Class for those aged 60 and over Fridays 11.30am to 12.30pm. £2 booking essential. Call 01752 307008 for details or to book a place. Positive Pilgrims Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Fridays 1.45pm to 3pm. A multi-sports session aimed at men with mental health challenges aged 18 years and over. Enjoy a range of sporting activities ranging from football to table tennis with an opportunity to try something new and encourage new friendships. First session free, then £2 per session. No need to book, just turn up. Post Natal Pilates 31 Admiralty Street. Thursdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Pilates class suitable for all new mums. £2 per session. Details 01752 307008. Pride Renegade Cheerleading Plymouth Life Centre. Wednesdays 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Cheerleading session for everyone aged 5 to 15 years. All sessions are free, no need to book, just turn up. Pre-Natal Aqua Fit Plymouth Life Centre. Tuesdays 9.30am to 10.30am. Suitable for all expectant mums. If you haven’t been exercising for a while or you would just like to try
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Keep fit and fund raise Are you looking to get fit and take on a new challenge while raising funds for charity? Hannahs is looking for people to run in Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon in Plymouth on May 20. By signing up as a Hannahs runner you will be supporting young people with a range of disabilities. Now is the perfect time to take on a healthy new challenge and committing to the half marathon will ensure your New Year’s resolution lasts beyond the month of January. You can sign up with friends, family or colleagues. For those wanting to lose weight in the half marathon, an average healthy runner can burn at least 100 calories per mile. Personal trainers and health experts recommend that runners should start training at least 10 weeks before a half marathon, so if you start in January, there will be plenty of time to get in shape.
it can continue to give free and outstanding care to people living with a life limiting progressive illness, as well as supporting their families. Both events are an opportunity for people to gather their friends, walk in memory of loved ones and create new memories while enjoying the fun atmosphere. This year’s Men’s Day Out, on Saturday March 24, is set to be manlier than ever. Powered by IU Energy, the day of rugby and banter will see 2,000 men – many in fancy dress – walking a 12km route through Plymouth city centre and along the South West Coast Path before enjoying a well-earned pasty and pint at Plymouth Albion RFC, where they’ll see Albion take on Coventry in a top of the table clash.
Plymouth University runners Jodie Warren and Alec Church running for Hannahs in the Ocean City Half Marathon 2017
The popular half marathon attracts 5,000 runners each year and raises thousands of pounds for local charities. Hoards of eager crowds line the city streets to watch runners go by and celebrate their achievements of passing the finish line. The 13.1 mile event attracts a variety of runners who all have their personal reasons for taking part, whether for fun and getting dressed up, to get fit or in memory of a special person. Last year the event attracted runners from over 200 towns and cities with 15,000 visitors attending the event and over £250,000 was raised for charity. For further information on the Ocean City Plymouth Half Marathon visit: www.runplymouth.co.uk/ britainsoceancityhalf St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is laying down a challenge to men and women in the community - who can raise the most funds for the vital end of life care the charity provides? Men’s Day Out and the ladies’ Neon Midnight Walk are two of St Luke’s flagship events, raising money to help ensure Promoting a healthy lifestyle and improved wellbeing...
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Also putting their best foot forward for St Luke’s will be thousands of women ‘getting their glow on’ to take part in this summer’s Neon Midnight Walk, on Saturday July 21. The event, sponsored by Nash & Co Solicitors, will see the ladies striding along a 3, 6 or 13.1 mile route from the Piazza, Royal Parade, through Plymouth, remembering loved ones and enjoying the electric atmosphere with their friends. Registration for the Neon Midnight Walk costs £22 and includes an exclusive neon t-shirt, as well as a medal and goody bag for all finishers. To register for either of these events, go to www. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/fundraising or call 01752 492626 for further details. Cancer Research UK is encouraging people to raise funds by walking 10,000 steps a day during March. The Walk All Over Cancer campaign has raised substantial funds in previous years for life-saving research. For more information visit www.cancerresearchuk.org VivaCity | Feb/Mar 2018
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sessions to suit everyone, whatever your age or fitness, these sessions will help you get started. Details 01752 307008. Pre-Natal Pilates 31 Admiralty Street. Saturdays 9.30am to 10.30am. Pilates class suitable for all new mums. £2 per session. Details 01752 307008. Rounders Derriford Health and Leisure Club. Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Indoor rounders session for everyone aged 16 years and over. Free. Details 01752 307008. Sling Swing Plymouth Life Centre. Mondays 1pm to 2pm. Sling swing class for new mums and their babies. If you haven’t been exercising for a while or you would just like to try something new, we have a variety of sessions to suit everyone, whatever your age or fitness, these sessions will help you get started. Classes are suitable for all abilities and everyone is welcome. Sessions cost £1 each if booked as part of the Active Mums scheme. Call 01752 307008 for more information. Table Tennis Marine Academy Plymouth. Fridays 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Table tennis sessions suitable for everyone aged 16 and over. Sessions cost £1 each. Booking preferred. Details 01752 307008. Trophyman Football Brickfields Sports Centre and Recreation Ground. Saturdays 9.30am to 10.30am. Football sessions led by Plymouth Trophyman FC. Free. Details 01752 307008 Underwater Hockey Plymouth Life Centre. Tuesdays 8.30pm to 9.30pm; Fridays 8.30pm to 9.30pm
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Sport isn’t just about winning medals and competing at the highest level. For some, it offers an improvement of life. Sport can be used in such a positive way and that is certainly the case for Improving Lives Plymouth Boccia Club. The club has just been rewarded for its efforts with the Herald’s Community Sports Club of the Year. Many people won’t know much about boccia and there is a lack of local competitions for those who play it to enter. But this club has taken it upon themselves to organise tournaments for teams around the region, offering competitive fun that is enjoyable and social for those that compete. Boccia is a disability sport which is similar to bowls. In boccia the balls can be moved with hands, feet, or, if and Saturdays 5pm to 7pm. A fast game played on the bottom of the swimming pool for everyone aged 16 years and over. Booking essential, please contact Plymouth Octopush Club at john@puhc. co.uk for more information including cost and more activity information. Water Polo Plymouth Life Centre. Sundays 3pm to 5pm. Water polo sessions for everyone aged 12 years and over. For more information about attending a session please contact Devonport Royal Swimming Association at gensecdrsa@gmail.com
the player’s disability is severe, with an assistive device such as a ramp. The Plymouth club caters for a wide range of ages, abilities and disabilities and helps to improve health and wellbeing. In the last year the club have seen 117 different people take part in weekly sessions with 20-30 regular players attending. Over 14 teams took part in the last south west regional tournament they held at the Plymouth Life Centre, with Boccia England commenting that it was the biggest of its kind in the country. The ‘Kernow Boys’ team (see photo) won the event and Improving Lives Plymouth’s ‘Barbican Buccaneers’ took second place. Find out more: www. improvinglivesplymouth.org.uk/ourservices/active-for-all/afa-regularcommunity-activities 7pm. Wheelchair rugby sessions led by Westcountry Hawks. Free. Call 01752 307008 for more information. Yoga William Sutton Memorial Hall. Tuesdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm and The Beacon Hub. Tuesdays 5.30pm to 7pm. Yoga class suitable for all abilities, aged 16 years and over. £1. Details 01752 307008. Zumba Marine Academy Plymouth. Mondays 7pm to 8pm. Zumba class suitable for all abilities, aged 16 years and over. £1. Call 01752 307008 for more information.
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Audiology & Hearing: Amplifon 45 Mayflower Street PL1 1QL 0808 256 6619 / 01752 967258 Audiology Services Level 7, Derriford Hospital Derriord Road, Derriford PL6 8DH 0846 155 8155 Hearing and Sight Centre Guild House, 156 Mannamead Road PL3 4QL 01752 201899
Behavioural Health & Psychiatry: CBT Plymouth Fourth Floor, Salt Quay House Sutton Road, PL4 0HP 07828 566865 Family Matters 46-48 Devonport Road Stoke PL3 4DF 01752 606826
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Cancer Support Groups: Action Cancer Helpline www.actioncancer.org 028 9080 3344 Beating Bowel Cancer Helpline www.beatingbowelcancer.org 08450 719301 / 020 8973 001 Cancer Research UK Helpline www.cancerresearchuk.org 0808 800 4040 Derriford Cancer Services Dpt Level 7, Derriford Hospital 01752 431282 Plymouth Head & Neck Cancer Geoffrey N. Read geoffnread@gmail.com 01752 563 800 / 07745 819 828 (text only) Derriford Prostate Cancer Support Group Postgraduate Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth annawilson3@nhs.net 01752 431535 Macmillan Cancer Support Helpline www.macmillian.org.uk 0808 808 00 00 Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer & Information Support Derriford Hospital. Plymouth sue.smith58@nhs.net 01752 763 672 Myeloma UK - Plymouth Support Group Derriford Leisure Centre, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth 01759 370159
Cardiology: Cardio Analytics Plymouth Science Park Derriford PL6 8BU 01752 201144
Chiropractic & Acupuncture: Back2Back Chiropractic Clinic 29 Houndiscombe Road Mutley PL4 6EU 01752 241145
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Chinese Acupuncture Clinic 150 Union Street PL1 3HL 01752 668080 / 07971 100175 City Chiropractic Clinic 21 Milehouse Road PL3 4AD 01752 606600 The Crescent Acupuncture Clinic 22 Hartley Avenue Mannamead PL3 5HP 01752 662144 Peninsula Chiropractic Clinic Plymouth Science Park PL6 8BU 01752 727297 Peverell Chiropractic Clinic 49 Ganna Park Road PL3 4NN 01752 253777 Plymouth Chiropractic Clinic 152 Mannamead Road PL3 5QL 01752 770131 Stillpoint Acupuncture Waterloo Wellbeing Centre, 191 Devonport Road Stoke PL1 5RN 07760 416046
Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery: Hyde Park Clinic 61 Hyde Park Road PL3 4JN 01752 292960 McDiarmid-Hall Clinic Plymouth Science Park, Davy Road, Derriford PL6 8BX 01752 753770 Morris and Fitton Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital Derriford Road Derriford PL6 8BG 01752 707345 Refresh Southwest 1 Emma Place Ope PL1 3FD 01752 228107 Sandy Court Clinic The Millfields PL1 3JB 01752 222107
Counselling: Horizon Hypnotherapy & Counselling The Business Centre, 2 Cattedown Road PL4 0EG 07877 072525 / 01752 295991
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If you would like your business featured in our FREE directory, please email hello@viva-city.co.uk Personal and Relationship Counselling 36 Looe Street The Barbican PL4 0EB 01752 266000 Psychotherapy Plymouth The Waterloo Wellbeing Centre 191 Devonport Road Stoke PL1 5RN 01752 560002 Karen Shaw Hypnotherapy Solutions Focused Hypnotherapy karenshaw.hypnotherapy@ btinternet.com 07910 853887 Relate 3 Blenheim Road North Hill PL4 8LJ 01752 213131 Sea Change Therapy Copse Road PL7 1PZ 01752 341421 Simply Counselling Unit 4a, Stoke Damerel Business Centre 5 Church Street PL3 4DT 01752 560900
Dentistry: Crownhill Dental Practice 48 Morshead Road Crownhill PL6 5AQ 01752 775698 Hartley Dental 113 Mannamead Road PL3 5LL 01752 546646 John Moore Dental 51 Houndiscombe Road Mutley PL4 6EX 01752 222625 The Mead Dental Practice 61 Mannamead Road Mannamead PL3 4SS 01752 224880 Meavy Way Dental Pracctice 45 Crownhill Road Crownhill PL5 3AL 01752 773412 Pemros Dental Practice 19 Pemros Rd, St Budeaux PL5 1LY 01752 361722
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The Directory Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence 162 Victoria Road St Budeaux PL5 1QY 01752 364717
Dermatology: The Erme Clinic 61A Ebrington Street PL4 9AA 07530 254405
Diabetes:
Chard Road Surgery Chard Road St Budeaux PL5 2UE 01752 363111 Church View Surgery 30 Holland Road Plymstock PL9 9BN 01752 403206 Crownhill Surgery 103 Crownhill Road PL5 3BN 01752 771713
Plymouth Diabetes Centre Level 6, Derriford Hospital Derriford PL6 8DH 07825 145308
Dean Cross Surgery 21 Radford Park Road Plymstock PL9 9DL 01752 404743
Diabetes Help Plymouth Project 30 Holland Road PL9 9BN 01752 403206
Devonport Health Centre 53 Damerel Close Devonport PL1 4JZ 01752 561500
Diagnostic Imaging: Easy Imaging Plymouth Consultant Radiologists PO Box 231 PL6 8WY 01752 432200
Ear, Nose & Throat: Ear Nose & Throat Plymouth Plymouth Nuffield Hospital, Derriford Road Derriford PL6 8DH 01752 761822
Fitness: Brickfields Sports Centre Madden Road PL1 4NE 01752 563320 Elfordleigh Hotel Colebrook, Plympton PL7 5EB 01752 336428 Plymouth Life Centre 40 Mayflower Drive PL2 3DG 01752 606900
GP Surgeries:
Efford Medical Centre 29-31 Torridge Way Efford PL3 6JG 01752 781254 Elm Surgery 123 Leypark Walk Estover PL6 8UF 01752 776772 Ernesettle Primary Care Centre 21 Ernesettle Green PL5 2ST 01752 434951 Friary House Surgery 2a Beaumont Road St Judes PL4 9BH 01752 666122 Glenside Medical Centre Glenside Rise Plympton PL7 4DR 01752 341340 Knowle House Surgery 4 Meavy Way Crownhill PL5 3JB 01752 705090
Oakside Surgery Honicknowle Green Medical Centre Guy Miles Way Honicknowle PL5 3PY 01752 766000 Peverell Park Surgery The Stables, Pound House, Outland Road Peverell PL2 3PX 01752 791438 Roborough Surgery 1 Eastcote Close Roborough PL6 6PH 01752 701659
Health Centres: Capes Health Professionals Plymouth Science Park, 1 Davy Road Derriford PL6 8BX 01752 395112 Collings Park Medical Centre 57 Eggbuckland Road Hartley PL3 5JR 0152 771500 Freedom Health Centre 78 Lipson Road PL4 8RH 01752 674494
Southway Surgery 33 Rockfield Avenue Soothsay PL6 6DX 01752 776650
Lisson Grove Medical Centre 3-5 Lisson Grove Mutley PL4 7DL 01752 205555
St Levan Surgery 350 St Levan Road Keyham PL2 1JR 01752 561973 St Neots Surgery 1 North Prospect Road PL2 3HY 01752 561305 Stoke Surgery Belmont Villas Stoke PL3 4DP 01752 562569 The Budshead Health Centre 433 Budshead Road PL5 4DU 01752 206002 The Crescent Camouflage Practice 4 The Crescent PL1 3AB 01752 222665
Mount Gould Primary Care Centre 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould PL4 7PY 01752 434679 Sentinel Health and Wellbeing Express Diagnostics and Treatment Centre Plymouth Science Park Derriford PL6 8BU 0845 155 8297 St Budeaux Health Centre Stirling Road St Budeaux PL5 1PL 01752 322252
Health Spas: Elfordleigh Hotel Colebrook, Plympton PL7 5EB 01752 336428
Tothill Surgery 10 Tothill Avenue St Judes PL4 8PH 01752 315594
Gaia Spa Boringdon Hall, Colebrook Plympton PL7 4DP 01752 344455
Trelawny Surgery 45 Ham Drive PL2 2NJ 01752 432080
Kalmora Spa Debenhams, Second Mezzanine Flr 16-18 Royal Parade PL1 1SA 01752 222374
Leypark Surgery within Estover Health Centre, Leypark Walk Estover PL6 8UE 01752 788778
University Medical Centre 27 Endsleigh Place Drakes Circus PL4 6DN 01752 222341
Lisson Grove Medical Centre 3-5 Lisson Grove Mutley PL4 7DL 01752 205555
West Hoe Surgery 2 Cliff Road The Hoe PL1 3BP 01752 660105
Barton Road Surgery Horn Lane, Plymstock PL9 9BR 01752 407129
Mannamead Surgery 22 Eggbuckland Road Mannamead PL3 5HE 01752 223652
Woolwell Medical Centre School Drive Woolwell PL6 7TH 01752 209030
Allied Healthcare Group Metropolitan House, The Millfields Stonehouse PL1 3JB 01752 604555
Chaddlewood Surgery 128 Bellingham Crescent Chaddlewood PL7 2QP 01752 345317
North Road West Medical Centre 167 North Road West City Centre PL1 5BZ 01752 662780
Wycliffe Surgery Cattedown Primary Care Centre 8 Cattedown Road PL4 0BZ 01752 434500
BUPA Health Centre 202 Peverell Park Road Peverell PL3 4QE 01752 709709
Armada Surgery 28 Oxford Place, Western Approach PL1 5AJ 01752 428398 Beaumont Villa Surgery 23 Beaumont Road St Judes PL4 9BL 01752 663776
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Hospitals: Derriford Hospital Derriford Road Crownhill PL6 8DH 01752 202082 Nuffield Health Hospital Derriford Road PL6 8BG 0800 015 5020
Massage Therapy: Mark Mears Associates 15 Acre Place Stoke PL1 4QR 07711 519390 The Muscle Clinic Room 20, HQ Building 237 Union Street PL1 3HQ 01752 313474 Plymouth Natural Health Centre 175 Outland Road, Peverell PL2 3PY 07758 000266 Vivienne Blackney Massage Therapist Unit 21, Scott Business Park Beacon Park Road PL2 2PQ 07905 006678
Non-profit Organisations: Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support 7 Whimple Street PL1 2DH 01752 265952 Family Matters (Family Support and Relationship Advice) 46-48 Devonport Road Stoke PL3 4DF 01752 606826 Pisces Swimming Club for All Disabilities Sessions on Sundays 11.15am to 1.15pm at Plymouth Life Centre. Details www.pisces-club.co.uk Samaritans (Mental Health Support) 20 Oxford Place Western Approach PL1 5AJ 01752 221666 / 116 123
SEAP (Free, confidential and independent advocacy service) Highbury House 207 Outland Road PL2 3PF 0300 343 5719 / www.seap.org.uk The Eddystone Trust (HIV and Sexual Health Services) 2nd Floor Suite 11 Whimple Street PL1 2DH 01752 254406 / 0800 328 3508
Stoke Physiotherapy 129 Devonport Road Stoke PL1 5RQ 01752 563977
Pregnancy Services: Babybond (Ultrasound Direct Plymouth) Devonshire Villa 52 Stuart Road PL3 4EE 01752 600067
Plymouth Health and Fitness Unit 29 Mary Seacole Road The Millfields PL1 3JY 01752 945876 Plymouth Hoe Boot Camp Plymouth Hoe 07972 198993 Power Bounce Fitness 14 Gibbon Lane North Hill PL4 8BR 07877 388450 / 07402 250050
YMCA (Health and Wellbeing Support for Young People) Kitto Centre PL5 3NG 01752 201918
BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) Mount Gould Local Care Centre 200 Mount Gould Road PL4 7PY 03457 30 40 30
Refine Fitness and Nutrition 47 Higher Compton Road PL3 5HZ 07967 268493
The Zone Plymouth (Support and Advice for Young People) 14-16 Union Street PL1 2SR 01752 206626
Pregnancy Crisis Centre Second Floor, Kinterbury House Canterbury Street PL1 2DG 01752 246788
Revolution Fit Personal Training and Bootcamps 25 Acorn Gardens PL7 4NJ 07881 621882
Orthodontics: Plymouth Orthodontics 60 Lower Compton Road Mannamead PL3 5DW 01752 662554
Orthopaedics: Vita Orthopaedics LLP Plymouth Nuffield Hospital Derriford Road PL6 8BG 0845 5050522
Sexual Health: Brook Torpoint Community College Trevol Road Torpoint PL11 2NH 01209 710088 GUM Clinic Level 5, Zone D Derriford Hospital PL6 8DH 01752 431124 (Appointments) 01752 431804 (Advice)
Physical Therapy:
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Alison Morton Physiotherapy 13 Peverell Park Road Peverell PL3 4LS 01752 257581
Andy Jackson Personal Trainer McCauley’s Gym 23 The Crescent PL1 3AD 07445 893048
Andrew Higgins and Associates 28a Pomphlett Road Plymstock PL9 7BL 01752 294714
Classic Health and Fitness (Weight Loss in Plymouth) Beechwood Primary, Rockfield Avenue Southway PL6 6DX 07795 260374
Bowden Physio 23 Brandreth Road Mannamead PL3 5HQ 01752 252696 Fay Pedler Physiotherapy Clinic 5 Whiteford Road Mannamead PL3 5LU 01752 664519
Craig Adams Fitness Trainer McCauley’s Gym 23 The Crescent PL1 3AD 07837 810196 Dean Burchell Fitness and Nutrition 1 Cross Park Avenue Crownhill PL6 5AR 07766 004853
Plymouth Neurophysio Falcon House, Eagle Road Plympton PL7 5JY 01752 349797
Epsilon Fitness 1 Leigham Street PL1 3BE 01752 269829
Plymouthphysio 5 Whiteford Road Mannamead PL3 5LU 01752 670707 / 01752 664519
Merlin Fitness Ltd Unit 86-88 Christian Business Park Tamerton Foliot Road Crownhill PL6 5DS 01752 721062
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Rich Hickman Personal Trainer McCauley’s Gym 23 The Crescent PL1 3AD 07896 949966 Shift Personal Training McCauley’s Gym 23 The Crescent PL1 3AD 07508 919870 Steve Parry Personal Training McCauley’s Gym 23 The Crescent PL1 3AD 07899 875637 Suzy Wills Personal Training 5 Longfield Villas PL8 7RR 07971 779667 The Good Health Clinic City Business Park Somerset Place PL3 4BB 01752 774755
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