News From East Staffordshire Borough Council – Jan 2016
East Staffordshire Borough Council set to support National Heart Month
The campaign, designed to raise awareness February 2016 is National Heart Month and Council venues across East Staffordshire will be hosting various activities to help raise awareness. Health Walks, Zumba, running and CPR courses will be taking place at both Meadowside and Uttoxeter Leisure Centres, as well as across the Borough.
National Heart Month, a British Heart Foundation Campaign, aims to get people across the country ‘heart-healthy’ and encourages them to try new activities and make small changes to their lifestyles in order to do so.
Heart disease covers several types of heart problem including Angina, Strokes and Heart Attacks and affects millions of people each year. The British Heart Foundation works hard to help support people with heart disease as well as find ways to stop it.
Councillor Bernard Peters, UK Healthy Cities Network-Politicians Chair, said: “The National Heart Month is a great campaign in raising the awareness and promoting the health benefits in leading a healthy lifestyle. East Staffordshire Borough Council is pleased to be able to support The British Heart Foundation by offering these activities.
Councillor Colin Whittaker, Deputy Leader for Cultural Services, said: The Leisure Centres and Sports Development Teams, along with our partners, have worked really hard to create programmes that offer something for everyone who want to be active and healthy. The recommended exercise each week for adults is 150 minutes and each day for children 5 -18 years, 60 minutes so why not come along and see if there is something that suits you?”
As part of the campaign, Friday 5th February is “Wear it Beat it” day and will see staff and class participants at the venues wearing red to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. To get involved in “Wear it Beat it”, go to the British Heart Foundation website.
For more information about ‘heart-healthy’ activities in your area, visit http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/sports-development/health-promotions
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre Gains IFI Status
After a hugely successful first year following its extensive refurbishment Uttoxeter Leisure Centre is delighted to announce the achievement of the provisional level Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) Mark. The IFI has been established for over 10 years and is recognised as a fundamental tool in addressing inequality in physical activity, with its aim to provide an inclusive platform for everyone to be active together.
Staff at Uttoxeter Leisure Centre believe that, with this accreditation, more people with disabilities will have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of physical activity allowing all customers a chance to benefit from a full body cardiovascular and resistance-based workout.
Councillor Colin Whittaker, Deputy Leader for Cultural Services, said: “With their fantastic fitness instructors and state of the art Matrix gym equipment Uttoxeter Leisure Centre are proud to offer a fully inclusive customer journey from the minute you arrive to the moment you leave. With accessible changing rooms, equipment and specialised training advice the Leisure Centre has an opportunity available to suit all needs.
“Uttoxeter Leisure Centre understands that visiting the gym can be a scary experience for many customers, which is why they want to ensure the experience is truly inclusive for all. Everybody’s needs are different, that’s why they will ensure your needs are considered from the start. The highly trained fitness instructors will help you get the best out of yourself”.
Ring the reception or call and speak to our friendly staff to book an induction on 01283 508160.