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Young people talk health
28 January 2008
Health awareness is the name of the game when youngsters get together for a health and consultation day on February 10.
Derbyshire County Council is working in partnership with North East Derbyshire District council to hold the event at Sharley Park leisure centre.
Between 80 and 100 young people from all areas of the district will be attending.
Derbyshire County Council youth workers will be providing workshops including aromatherapy sessions, mental health and advice on smoking awareness.
Staff from Sharley Park will be putting on a range of activities from fitness sessions to lifesaving and first aid skills.
There will also be a ‘big sister’ diary room to consult with young people on future leisure activities they would like to see provided in the area.
Councillor Bob Janes, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for cultural services said: “This is a great opportunity for young people to learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
“Making sure that people in Derbyshire are happy, healthy and well informed is very important to us.
“This is all about taking a holistic approach to health, looking not just at physical fitness and diet but mental wellbeing as well.
“There is a chance to get advice and information on a wide range of issues from smoking to healthy eating and tackling stress.”
The event will be held between 10am and 4pm and community transport will be used to bring young people to the event.
REF:CM:29:08
Health awareness is the name of the game when youngsters get together for a health and consultation day on February 10.
Derbyshire County Council is working in partnership with North East Derbyshire District council to hold the event at Sharley Park leisure centre.
Between 80 and 100 young people from all areas of the district will be attending.
Derbyshire County Council youth workers will be providing workshops including aromatherapy sessions, mental health and advice on smoking awareness.
Staff from Sharley Park will be putting on a range of activities from fitness sessions to lifesaving and first aid skills.
There will also be a ‘big sister’ diary room to consult with young people on future leisure activities they would like to see provided in the area.
Councillor Bob Janes, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for cultural services said: “This is a great opportunity for young people to learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
“Making sure that people in Derbyshire are happy, healthy and well informed is very important to us.
“This is all about taking a holistic approach to health, looking not just at physical fitness and diet but mental wellbeing as well.
“There is a chance to get advice and information on a wide range of issues from smoking to healthy eating and tackling stress.”
The event will be held between 10am and 4pm and community transport will be used to bring young people to the event.
REF:CM:29:08
