Wigan Libraries Wellbeing Week, 9-14 Nov
Activities to boost physical and mental health are taking place from Mon 9th - Fri 14th Nov. (News)
Get involved at your local library - What's On
Health Information Day - Mon 9th Nov, 10am-2pm - Wigan Library
@WiganLibraries (Mon 9 Nov):
At our Heath Info Day today you can talk to @WiganLeighCarer @CA_WiganBorough @ParkinsonsUK @MacmillanMANC @OsteoporosisSoc
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Events highlighted so far by Wigan Libraries on Twitter - @WiganLibraries:
Leigh Library - link
Monday 09/11/2015
Health themed Work club 10am-12noon–highlighting jobs in the NHS, or caring professions
Tuesday 10/11/2015
Contented Dementia Workshop 2.00-3:30
Reminisce with old films,bingo & sing along with tea/coffee & cake
Wednesday 11/11/15
Under 5’s 11.00 am & 1.30pm - Health themed stories, craft, singing, dance & refreshments.
Healthy Apps 2.00-3.30 – promoting health using iPads. Telephone - 01942 404404
Memorable Melodies Workshop, 2pm-3pm. SINGING workshop for people living with Dementia.
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~ Tuesday, 10th November ~
Health Info - Lamberhead Green, 10am – 5pm
Health checks and health info are available today at Lamberhead Green library just call in and ask.
Health Trainer/BMI checks - Hindley, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Call in at the library and see the Health Trainer and get your BMI checked as well and there's lots of health info available.
Live Well with the Ipad - Standish, 10:30am – 11:30am
Digital ipad session featuring how to live well using your ipad contact the library to book your place ring 01257 400498
Contented Dementia - Leigh, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Free Contented Dementia sessions at Leigh library that include workshops, films, and singalongs refreshments provided. To book your place ring 01942 404404 or contact Leigh.Library@wigan.gov.uk. This month has a health theme.
Live well with the Ipad - Shevington, 2pm – 3pm
Digital ipad session featuring how to live well using your ipad contact the library to book your place ring 01257 252618
Cancer Champions - Wigan, 2pm – 3pm
An informative, interactive session designed to raise awareness of cancer signs and symptoms, plus the importance of early diagnosis.
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~ Wed 11th Nov ~
Health Information Day - Leigh, 10am – 2pm
There will be various health stands and stalls with health information and advice available.
Shevington Making Memories Group, Shevington, 10am – 12pm
A monthly support and activity group, where people living with dementia can have fun, socialise, be creative and make new memories to share with their loved ones. There will also be info, mutual support and opportunities for carers.
There is a charge of £2 per person, including activities and refreshments. The group is also open to anyone who might benefit from the activities and the companionship.
For details and booking, please call the library on 01257 252618.
Baby Yoga - Wigan, 10:00am – 11:30am
A session helping babies to develop increased body awareness, confidence, balance and co-ordination, baby yoga also promotes and maintains the strength and flexibility of muscles, joints and the spine
Food Swaps -Wigan, 10am – 11am
Let us show you how you can swap some of your guilty pleasures for more healthy alternatives without losing out on any of the flavour or enjoyment.
Library Walk - Hindley, 11am – 12pm
Hindley library is closed today but you can meet the library staff for a remembrance walk through Borsdane wood. Starts at 11.00 at the entrance to the wood in Hindley.
Bike Challenge - Leigh, 12pm – 2pm
Come along and see how many miles you can clock up in our bid to outrace Leigh DWP booking essential. Contact the library on 01942 404404
Chair Yoga Taster - Leigh, 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Chair yoga is available to try today at Leigh library this is a free drop-in session.
Tai Chi - Wigan, 1:30pm – 2:00pm
An exercise session with slow and gentle movements suitable for beginners, Tai Chi is practised throughout the world for its many health benefits. It strengthens and mobilises joints and muscles whilst improving physical fitness and mental relaxation
Healthy Apps - Leigh, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Digital ipad session featuring how to live well using your ipad contact the library to book your place ring 01942 404404
Memorable Melodies - Leigh, 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Come and find out more about the Memorable Melodies group and how music and singing can help people living with dementia.
Skipping with Staff - Leigh, 3pm – 4pm
Find out about the benefits of skipping and the fun you can have. A free session with the library staff for all ages.
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~ Thur 12th Nov ~
Health Trainer/BMI checks - Golborne, 10:00am – 4:30pm
See the Health Trainer and get your BMI checked as well and there's lots of health info available
NHS Consultation - Tyldesley (Tyldesley, 10am – 4pm
NHS contact Susan Fairhurst will be in speaking about NHS reforms and how we can best improve the quality of the local NHS services.
Appy Days - Leigh, 10:00am – 11:30am
An interactive enjoyable touch screen IPad session using modern technology . The sessions are free but booking is essential! Phone 01942404404 or email leigh.library@wigan.gov.uk to book a place
Physibodies - Wigan), 10am – 11am
Structured learning through play for 0-5 year olds, their parents and carers. Help little ones develop their motor skills, number/colour recognition and basic pre-school learning whilst having lots of fun singing, dancing and playing games.
Poetry For Health - Hindley, 11am – 12pm
Staying Alive life-affirming poems that have a belief in the human and spiritual at a time when much in the world feels unreal. For more information contact the library 01942 255287
Dementia Reading Group - Golborne, 2pm – 3pm
The dementia reading group meet every other Thursday and share books stories and friendship everyone is welcome and refreshments are available. This is a free event
Sport Talk - Wigan, 4pm – 5pm
Do you remember England winning the World Cup? Billy Boston thundering down the wing? Come along to our lively discussion group and share your memories with like-minded enthusiasts.
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~ Fri 13th Nov ~
Health Trainer - Ashton, 10am – 1pm
Lung Cancer Awareness information from health trainer Bob Lunt.
Health Trainer visit - Ashton, 10am – 1pm
Call in the library and see the Health Trainer who helps people adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Colour Yourself Calm - Tyldesley, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Adult colouring sheets available today in the library, colouring can be good good for stress relief. Free session
Live Well With Ipads - Golborne, 10:30am – 11:30am
Digital ipad session featuring how to live well using your ipad contact the library to book your place ring 01942 777800
Bike Challenge - Wigan, 12pm – 2pm
See how many miles you can clock up in our bid to outrace Wigan DWP booking essential. Contact the library on 01942 489787
Trust The Mess - Wigan, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Art Journaling is an exquisite way of making sense of situations in our hectic lives by creating a diary of pictures. This session will introduce you to the creation of art journaling and the different styles and techniques involved in its creation.
Head Massaging - Shevington, 2pm – 4pm
Head massages are available this afternoon at Shevington library ring 01257 252618 or pop in to book your place.
Support for Carers of all ages - Shevington, 2pm – 4pm
An information session for carers, advice on where to go to for the help and support you need.
(www.wiganandleighcarerscentre.org.uk / Young Carers: www.walyc.org.uk)
Dementia Reading Group - Leigh, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
The dementia reading group meet every Friday and share books stories and friendship everyone is welcome and refreshments are available. This is a free event and this weeks theme is around health.
Living Well with Ipads - Atherton, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Digital ipad session featuring how to live well using your ipad contact the library to book your place ring 01942 404817
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~ Sat 14th Nov ~
Wish Tree - Hindley, 10am – 2pm
Write a mindfulness wish and hang it on the wish tree in the library. You will receive a "positive thinking" quote in return.
Day of Dance - Wigan, 11am – 5pm
A celebration of the joy of dance as we invite a range of groups to demonstrate their skills, and the physical, social and psychological benefits you could enjoy by getting involved.
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It's worth checking out what's on at local libraries every week - there's a wealth of activities.
Local Libraries - What's On
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