Nordic Walking at Debdale Park

Nordic Walking Group Debdale Park Meet at the car park (opposite McDonalds) Wednesdays 1.30pm Nordic walking is an enhancement of normal walking. The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs. Whatever your age, fitness or goal – Nordic walking is suitable, enjoyable and effective! £1.00 per session for hire of poles ·  Make you feel good and give you more energy ·  Help to manage your weight ·  Reduce stress and help you sleep better ·  Keep your heart 'strong' and reduce blood pressure For more information about these or other walking opportunities please contact: Beth Sutcliffe at the Physical Activity Referral Service on 0161 230 1857

Free Zumba at St Georges, Collyhurst - Places Available

FREE Class St Georges Community Centre Livesey Street, Collyhurst M40 7NR Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm Zumba is great for weight loss, lifting mood, improving confidence and better health. Ideal for beginners. For adults aged 16+ For further information or to Book a place please contact Laura Cassidy on: T: 908 8334 M: 07834869203 E: l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk Booking is essential!

Free Tai Chi at Ashbury Meadow Children's Centre, Beswick

Try Tai Chi 6 week taster Every Wednesday 10—11am 14th November—19th December Ashbury Meadows Childrens Centre Tai Chi Can— Improve range of motion and flexibility Improve balance and co-ordination Strengthen joints, bone density and muscles Boost energy and enhance immune system Reduce stress, anxiety and depression Provide mental and physical stimulation Ever wondered what it’s all about—come and give it a try! For more details please contact Ashbury Meadows Childrens Centre on 0161 219 6634. Ashbury Meadow Children’s Centre Rylance Street, Beswick M11 3NA FREE CRECHE AVAILABLE To book contact Ashbury Meadows Childrens Centre.

Half Term Free Swimming for Under 16s

Free swimming runs city wide from Saturday 27th Oct – Sunday 4th November for Manchester residents aged 16 and under. Forms are available here: http://www.manchestersportandleisure.org/venue/miles-platting-swimming-pools and here: http://www.manchestersportandleisure.org/venue/levenshulme-swimming-pools

Being Active for Better Mental Health - Free Course 14th November 2012

Being Active for Better Mental Health Duration: 1 day course (9.30-16.30) Course Aims: - To show evidence of the benefits of physical activity for mental health and general well being - To practise using behaviour change models and techniques, with individuals and groups, to help motivate clients to be more physically active - To increase the confidence of the course participants, in helping others to become more physically active ***Applicants will need to be familiar with behaviour change models to participate in this course *** Target Audience: Frontline workers and volunteers in health, social care or community settings, working with individuals or groups Trainers: Serena Kent & Shamin Malik Date: 14th November 2012 For more details and to book a place please download an application form from http://www.manchesterpublichealthdevelopment.org/mphds/training/training.html

Free Zumba in Beswick - Ashbury Meadows

Keep-fit sessions with Natalie, our coach. Come along to this free weekly energetic activity starting Thursday 6th September 6.00pm – 7.00pm at Ashbury Meadow Primary School (Entry through the Children’s Centre) Zumba is great for weight loss, lifting mood, improving confidence and better health. Ideal for beginners. For adults aged 16+ To BOOK A PLACE please contact Laura at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

10 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health - Number 6!

KEEP ACTIVE Experts believe exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep, look and feel better. Exercise also keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy. “I get a huge buzz from my rock ’n’ roll class. Hours later, my legs ache, but I’m still smiling.” Exercising doesn’t just mean doing sport or going to the gym. Walks in the park, gardening or housework can also keep you active. Experts say most people should do about 30 minutes’ exercise at least five days a week. Try to make physical activity that you enjoy a part of your day. “It’s increased my confidence, as I’ve proved to myself that I can do things, and I’m also much fitter and have lost weight. We always have a lot of fun.” All of these tips have come from the Mental Health Foundation and can be found here http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/10-ways-to-look-after-your-mental-health -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zest run over 50 activities a week throughout North Manchester - a lot of them physical activity. So get down to a Zest session, get moving and get happy!

Zumba at Roundhouse, Openshaw - Limited Places Available

Limited places are available at Zest's Monday class at the New Roundhouse on Ashton Old Road, Openshaw. Zumba is a fun way to get active and is great for weight loss, improving confidence, lifting mood and improving health. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book please contact Laura at Zest on 908n8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk