Get healthy answers to your questions
14 May 2008
Learn all about the benefits of massage, remedial therapy and the workings of the health service during a 50 plus forum event next month.
Alfreton, Ripley and District 50+ forum is holding a health and wellbeing event in June and is encouraging people to come along and learn more about keeping fit and well.
The event is on Wednesday 11 June at St Joseph’s RC Church Hall, Butterly Hill in Ripley. It runs from 7pm to 9.30pm.
Guests on the day will include Claire Walker from the NHS, health trainers Tony Fisher and Angie Dickson
and Paul Walker who will be demonstrating alternative therapies.
Get a free blood pressure check and take part in a prize draw for the chance to win a free foot massage or manicure.
Find out about what local leisure centres have to offer as well as finding out about massage, sun-beds and a whole lot more.
There will also be talks about remedial therapy, mental well being and the NHS.
The Alfreton, Ripley and District 50+ forum is one of 14 forums across the county that are up and running and supported by Derbyshire County Council and its well-being team.
The forums meet on a regular basis to discuss various topics, listen to speakers, plan action campaigns and swap ideas and views.
All the forums have been helped to set up by the council’s well-being team which helps members with administration and organising meetings as well as providing financial support.
Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for adult social services David Allen said: “The 50 plus forums are a great place for people to meet up.
“As well as offering a wide variety of advice and information they are an opportunity for people to discuss any thoughts or concerns they might have.”
Free transport is available. Contact Nicole Robinson on 01629 532094 by Wednesday May 28.
Media enquiries to Colleen Marples on 01629 585215 or email colleen.marples@derbyshire.gov.uk
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