2. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
Rushcliffe Together
• Bringing together different communities
• Approaching issues from different perspectives
Starting point for today
• Research from Joseph Rowntree
• Issues can be exacerbated by rural locations
• 5 ways to well being
3. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
Joseph Rowntree Research
• Loneliness kills people and communities.
• Regulation kills kindness and reduces action.
• Lonely people are vulnerable. This is a safeguarding
issue.
• Building personal and community confidence builds
resilience.
Source http://www.jrf.org.uk/sites/files/jrf/JRF_Loneliness_summary.pdf
4. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
Rural issues
• Disparate versus close communities
• Access to services
• Rural premium increase the cost of services
• Broadband not always available
5. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
5 ways to wellbeing
• Evidence based public health messages
• Developed by nef (New Economics Foundation)
• Help people to incorporate more well-being-
promoting activities into their lives
• 5 a day for your mental health.
20. Ruddington village Groups for children up to age 5
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Little P's
9.15 - 10.45
St Peter's Church
All ages
£ - Donation inc refreshments
No booking required
Term time only
Playgroup
9.30 - 11.00
Methodist Church
All ages
£1.50 - Inc refreshments
No booking required
Term time only
Rattle & Roll
9.40 - 10.25 - Over 18 months
10.25 - 11.15 - Under 18 months
Methodist Church
£4 (plus sibling discount)
Contact: Kate
Tel: 07723 073222
Booking required
www.rattle-and-roll.co.uk
First Steps
10.00 - 11.30
Methodist Church
All ages
£ - Donation
No booking required
Term time only
Surestart Stay & Play
10.00 - 11.30
Young persons centre
Up to age 5
£ - FREE
No booking required
Limited sessions in school holidays
Sticky Fingers Cooking
3.45 - 4.45
The Hermitage
Toddler - 8
£5 per session (plus sibling discount)
Contact: Kelly
Tel: 07817 583705
Booking required
stickyfingerseducateexploreenjoy.co.uk
Nappucinos
10.00 - 12.00
The Hub, 62 Musters Rd
Up to 12 months
£1 inc tea and cake
Contact: Ness
Tel: 07551 659164
No booking required
Term time only
Rub a Dub Baby Massage
10.30 - 11.30
The Hermitage
Babies only
£32 - four week course (inc oil)
Contact: Sharon
Tel: 01159 561158
Booking required
ww.recooper8therapy.com
Surestart Drop In
10.30 - 11.30
The library
All ages
£ FREE
No booking required
Rattle & Roll
10.30 - 11.15
Tiny Teddies
Babies only
£4 (plus sibling discount)
Contact: Kate
Tel: 07723 073222
Booking required
www.rattle-and-roll.co.uk
Rattle, Rhyme & Roll
2nd Tuesday of the month
11.00 - 11.30
The library
0-3 year old
£ FREE
No booking required
Tot O'clock
10.30 - 13.00
McArtney's wine bar
Babies only
£4.95, inc hot drink and CAKE
Contact: Rosie or Nancy
Tel: 0115 921 1350
email: food@mcartneys.co.uk
All year round
Tiny Talk Signing
10.00 - 11.00 Toddlers
11.30 - 12.30 Babies
The Village Hall
£5/5.50 price per family, Inc tea & biscuits
Contact: Claire
Tel: 07966 373688
Booking required
www.tinytalk.co.uk
Baby Sensory
2.00 - 3.00
St Peter's rooms
babies only
£6
Contact: Nicola
Tel: 07779 256090
Booking required
www.babysensory.com
Sticky Fingers Cooking
1.30 - 2.30
The Hermitage
Toddler - 5
£5 per session (plus sibling discount)
Contact: Kelly
Tel: 07817 583705
Booking required
stickyfingerseducateexploreenjoy.co.uk
Tots at the Top
1.30 - 2.30
The Hermitage
toddlers and preschoolers
£5 (plus sibling discount)
Contact: Jane
Tel: 07773 247628
Booking required
www.totsatthetop.co.uk
Free of charge babies only
All ages Toddler + v.1.02 Oct 2013
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28. Rushcliffe Borough Council
“If physical activity was a drug it would be regarded as
a miracle”.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies
29. great place
Great towns
Rushcliffe
• Benefits of physical activity
– Contributes to physical, social, emotional and
psychological development
– Reduce risk of major health conditions
– Boosts self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and
energy
30. great place
How much exercise should I be doing?
• Magic number – 150
• 5 x 30 mins per week
• Every little helps – minimise sedentary
lifestyle
Great towns
Rushcliffe
39. parkrun worldwide
• 9 countries – UK, Australia, New Zealand, Russia,
South Africa, Denmark, Poland
• 375 events
• 64,708 runners
• 4,459 volunteers
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40. parkrun nottinghamshire
• 6 x 5 km events Colwick Park, Mansfield,
Rushcliffe Country Park,
Forest Recreation Ground
Newark, Clumber Park
• 1 x 2 km junior event Rushcliffe Juniors
• 1,018 runners
• 95 volunteers
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53. Why Walk?
Regular physical activity helps:
Increase life expectancy
Improve strength of muscles & bones
Reduce blood pressure
Increase levels of ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL)
54. Are we active enough?
Men Women
Sufficiently active 39% 29%
Very inactive 30% 38%
UK Chief Medical Officers recommend that
adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 ½
hours) of moderate physical activity every
week.
55. What do the walks offer?
Regular weekly walks
Small friendly groups
Sociable settings
Safe environment
56. Move & Mingle – our walks
Tuesday from the Poppy & Pint at Ladybay at 11.00
a.m.
Wednesday at Rushcliffe Country Park at Ruddington
at 10.30 a.m.
Friday from the Rose & Crown at Cotgrave at 2.00
p.m.
58. Questions from walkers
What is the cost?
Do I have to book?
What equipment do I need?
Is there any paperwork?
59. Move & Mingle
New leaders and walkers are
always welcome.
Come and talk to us!
Email: RushcliffeMandM@gmail.com
Website: http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Tel: Simon 07976 631194
Duncan 07969 330846
60. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
Keep Learning
David Barton – Radcliffe on Trent U3A
Maxine Murray – Adult Community
and Learning Servics
62. What is volunteering?
Any activity that involves spending
time, unpaid, doing something that
benefits the environment or someone
(individuals or groups), other than or in
addition to, close relatives.
63. Benefits of volunteering
• Learn or develop a new skill
• Be part of your community
• Motivation and sense of achievement
• Boost your career options
• New interests and hobbies
• New experiences
• Meet a diverse range of new people
64. The Volunteer Centre
Provides support at a local level for
individual volunteers and volunteer
involving organisations.
65. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
Take Notice
Discussion
How does loneliness affect rural communities?
How doe loneliness affect all age groups?
66. 5 ways to Rural Health and Well Being
Please complete your evaluation form
If you want any more information please get in touch
Laurence Quirk
T – 0115 969 9060
E – l.quirk@rushcliffecvs.org.uk
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