Health and Well Being

Caia Park Fruit and Veg Co-op 

Unfortunately, due to a lack of demand, the Fruit and Veg Co-op was forced to close at the end of May 2010.  Caia Park Communities First would like to thank all those who supported it during it's operation, especially the volunteers who worked so tirelessly to keep it going.  They are Chris Thomas, Dot Rimmer, Dave Rimmer, Mo James, Mack James, Richard Delaney, Tom Burden, Mo Daniels and Edie Jones.

 Bug Busting!

Caia Park Communities First has been working with the Local Health Team to educate children and parents about the treatment and prevention of headlice.  They have been into the local primary schools giving advice on how to treat the children without having to use smelly chemicals and at very low cost.  Hopefully this will begin to reduce the incidences of these unpleasant bugs in our schools

Week commencing 14th June 2010 is once again "Bug Busting" week - Sarah Paice (Caia Park Health Team) and Deb Williams (Caia Park Communities First) will be going into the local primary schools offering advice and handing out free combs.

Cookery Lessons

Cookery Lessons are back! Since May they have been held every Thursday evening at Caia Park Partnership.  Thanks to WEA for funding this popular course. 

 Caia Park Health and Well Being Sub Group

As well as the Food Coop and Cookery Lessons, the Caia Park Health and Well Being sub group have been responsible for setting up many projects within Caia Park. The sub group regularly organise and run tea dances which are thoroughly enjoyed by the community. The group are made up almost entirely of volunteers from Caia Park and they meet regularly to discuss the health needs of residents of Caia Park. One of the main projects they are involved with looking at presently is that of the introduction of an Adult Play area. The group are currently seeking funding to install this outdoor exercise area for people of all ages. If successful this will allow parents and grandparents to exercise alongside their children whilst they play in local park. The group have recently visited Damhead in Manchester, where they have seen installation of a similar unit and they have been able to witness the community of Damhead enjoying this facility firsthand.

Minutes of the Caia Park Health and Well Being Sub Group can be obtained from the Communities First offices or by emailing info@caiaparkfirst.co.uk

 Exercise in Caia Park!

Queensway Sports Stadium are now running an Over 50's Low Impact Aerobics Class each week on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm. The cost per session is just £1.50. For more information please contact David King at the Sports Stadium on 01978 355826

A "Legs, Bums and Tums" session for young mums is to be held each Monday morning at 9.30am also at the Queensway Sports Stadium.  Again, for more information please contact David King at the Sports Stadium on 01978 355826

Watch this space for more exercise classes to come.  In the meantime, if there is anything you think should be available in Caia Park which would make you want to exercise more, please contact Deb Williams of Caia Park Communities First on 01978 314094.