Today’s Health Check and Boccia session at Acomb Explore Library has proved to be popular with residents
Visit www.york.gov.uk/yorwellbeing to learn more about free health checks
Cllr Sue Hunter had her health checked out
Energise were there
& Health Watch
Muscle or fat?
Older Citizens Advocacy Group
PCSOs were there
Sheena Jackson (Westfield) and Stephen Fenton (Dringhouses) put on special glasses to demonstrate the impact visual impairment has for anyone playing sport.
The event took place at Energise at the weekend.
Stephen wore glasses that when playing gave him the experience of someone who has to live with “tunnel vision”.
The glasses Sheena wore completely blurred her vision and made things all fuzzy. Sheena said they “made you feel somewhat nauseus after a while when hitting a tennis ball”.
The ball that was used was a sponge ball which is used in short tennis and inside the ball was another ball the size of a golf ball with ball bearing inside which people with visual impairment would be able to hear when the ball was approaching them to enable them to make contact with it.
The Councillors said that the session was an interesting one and everyone who participated enjoyed that activities along with the glorious sunshine.
The local ward Councillors support the activities being put on at Energise. The weekend before they went along to see what coaching/drills/activities the new tennis section at Energise has to offer.
This is open to everyone.
On Saturday 25th March between 11-4pm at Energise Sport Centre, there will be a chance for you to come and play Tennis with your friends and family.
This will be a great family centred fundraising and raising awareness event around what opportunities there are for Inclusive Tennis in York and also allowing you the opportunity to try out Visually Impaired Tennis.
Tickets cost £2 and all proceeds will be going towards the Regional Visually Impaired Tennis Tournament happening at David Llyods on Saturday 8th and 9th April.
If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Hannah Higginson at hannah.higginson@york.gov.uk or on (01904) 551431.
The council is inviting York’s older residents to saddle up and try cycling at a series of free taster sessions and courses that will help people new to cycling to build their confidence and skills.
Taster sessions will be on offer at the off-road York Sport cycle track on 23 March from 10am-12 noon and 28 March from 1-3pm.
Courses that aim to help those new to cycling to ride with confidence will be on offer across the city, taking place on:
Regular cycling has been proven to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and strokes. It can also help to also enhance mental wellbeing. It’s also a great way to keep weight under control and contributes to the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise for adults.
Executive member for transport and planning, Cllr Ian Gillies, said: “Cycling is a great way to stay fit and healthy as it is a low impact activity where participants can do as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. It also offers a good low cost transport method for getting in and around the city.”
To book a place on a session or course email fiona.barker@york.gov.uk or call 01904 553377. Free cycle hire is also available on a first come first served basis for people who need a bike. For more information visit www.itravelyork.info
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EnergiseWalk 2 Jog is a progressive 10 week programme that will take you from a power walk on week one to a 5km Jog on week ten. The course is designed for all abilities and we welcome all regardless of past experience.
Already completed the walk to jog and want the next challenge? There is now a 5km to 10km session running alongside the walk to jog at Rowntree Park.
Further to this, are you a new parent who would like to do some physical activity with your child? Our new parent and pram sessions are available during the day in Acomb and early evening in Fulford.
The course costs £10 for all ten weeks. That is just £1 per session. Those that complete the course will receive a free t-shirt.
Beehive nursery address is Bray Road, Fulford, YO10 4JG
If you would like to participate please contact Hannah via email hannah.higginson@york.gov.uk and include which course you would like to attend or visit the run together website and register- www.runtogether.co.uk.
Due to the popularity of the “New Year New You” offer Energise have extended the end date to Sunday 12th February.
Join up now to our annual membership and save yourself £66.
Membership includes use of Gym, Swim, Fitness Classes and Climbing.
