Living Well Occupational Therapy CIC

Such a beautiful day that we were tempted to take our Get Up & Go session into the garden at NPH Connect Arlbury Road Community Hub today🌞 The residents keep such a lovely garden there! 🪻🌷🌳
We're taking a short break for a couple of weeks but will be back up & running at Arlbury Road on September 3rd. If you'd like to register for the sessions, please get in touch and let us know - we'll do the rest!

From September our Cognition Cafe will be moving to a different day of the week - same place, same times, just changing things up to move it to every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, starting on 6th September😊NPH Connect Parsons Meade Community Hub, West Hunsbury, 10am-12pm
A friendly, relaxed group offering social connection, conversation and a cuppa, and activities that are positive for brain health. No need to book, just drop in and see what you think, you will be very welcome😊 ☕🍪

🚍 We have some really great news to share…

You can now visit Stanwick Lakes by public transport for the first time, thanks to the newly expanded Village Hopper bus service! With mid-morning and afternoon stops - every Saturday year-round - and daily services during school holidays - it's the perfect time to hop on board and explore the nature and heritage found here.

This brilliant new service has been made possible by the fantastic efforts of Cogenhoe and Whiston Parish Council, with support from North Northamptonshire Council. The team at Stanwick Lakes would like to extend special thanks to all involved for making this happen.

Billie Passchier, Trust Director, says, “We are absolutely delighted that for the first time, people will be able to visit us by bus. It means we’ll now be able to welcome people who may not have been able to visit us before [...] We’d like to thank all those involved who have worked hard to make this bus service happen, allowing improved access and enabling more people to make the most of this special place.”

A consortium of rural parishes will operate the 16-seater minibus service. You can find more details and view the timetable here: www.cogenhoeandwhiston-pc.gov.uk/village-hopper-bus

Read more about the new bus service and how it was made possible on our blog: www.stanwicklakes.org.uk/village-hopper-stops-at-stanwick-lakes

ANY man 18+ is welcome to come along to our non-judgemental, peer-to-peer talking groups. 👌

There's no fees, no booking and no registration needed.

We have 200+ locations nationwide as well as online groups. Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to [email protected] to join our online groups. ❤️

is here! Thank you Action for Happiness for such a lovely new calendar for this month. Kindness is the key to a happier life and a better world. We're very happy to join in with Altruistic August and spread the happiness a little further🥰

Being kind and warm-hearted is the key to a happier life and a better world. Join us for Altruistic August and spread a bit more happiness https://actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-august

It's a pleasure to be able to share in celebrating with so many others🥰 We love seeing wonderful friendships grow and thrive at all of our groups🥰

If you are experiencing stress, you are not alone 😞.
Here are some tips to help you cope with stress.

We'll be taking a break at the end of the month and closing things down for a couple of weeks to take some holiday, but there's still lots to be part of before then!
Time to share our August calendar with you all, so you can see what we have to offer. As always, if you have any questions about any part of what we do, please get in touch. We hope to welcome you to a group very soon 😊

At long last, the sun has decided to come out! Here are a few ways that may help you stay cool in the heat, and enjoy the sun before it disappears again:

- Try to avoid going out in the sun at midday when it is hottest. If possible, limit outdoor activities to early morning or early evening when temperatures are likely to be cooler.

- Make sure you keep well hydrated. Your brain is 78 per cent water so its performance will quickly be affected by lack of water. Keep a supply of water with you wherever you go.

- Where possible, stay cool in an air-conditioned room or use a fan to keep air circulating.

- Closing curtains and blinds can help to keep a room cool. Keep windows and curtains open early in the morning when the air is cooler. But as the temperature rises, shut doors and windows and close curtains so that the hot air does not heat the air indoors.

- Wear cool, light-coloured clothing that won’t absorb the heat.

- Listen to your own body. If you are feeling weak, dizzy or over-heated, take a break and find somewhere shady to relax. Tell a friend or family member how you are feeling.

- Keep your epilepsy medication in a cool place, out of direct sun and make sure you take as prescribed.

- Cooling off in the pool is always refreshing but remember to follow all the usual precautions – don’t swim alone; swim with a friend or family member; tell the lifeguard you have epilepsy; don’t swim in open water where there is no lifeguard; even a paddling pool can pose a danger if you have epilepsy – always cool off with a friend, never alone.

Engage in a hobby you enjoy or do something creative just for fun

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Ready to feel the burn 🔥 with 3 FREE Online Exercise Classes from WheelPower LIVE on Zoom every week!
💪Tuesday at 11am - Circuits with Ella's Wheelchair Workouts
🥋Wednesday at 11am – Tai Chai with Philip from Discover Tai Chai
🥊Thursday at 6pm - Adaptive Box Fit with Luiz Faye from the Kronik Warriors
Book your place today and we'll see you at an Online Exercise Class soon! http://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/online-classes/

Starting on the 1st August we have a new Wellbeing walk!

Every Thursday - meet in Kettering Town Market Square (on Market Place), under the blue shelter opposite Prezzo.
Arrive by 12:40pm, for the walk to start at 12:45pm
Followed by tea and coffee at the Kino Lounge

To see the full walks schedule please visit our website: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling/wellbeing-walks/wellbeing-walk-schedule

Spring Northamptonshire North Northamptonshire Active North Northamptonshire Council

Our Wellbeing Group at Eden Close Community Hub chose a card making activity for their session on Tuesday. Lots of creativity on show, some lovely designs......and the first time in a card making session we've explored making a mangle design😅

"Physical activity makes me feel good, and I always feel proud of myself for doing something - even on tough days."

Meet Joanna 🌟

In her 40s, Joanna was diagnosed with MS and FND but didn't want her conditions to define her. As a mum of two, she found that online workouts were a quick and easy way to build activity into her daily routine. Staying active helps her play with her kids, cook, and enjoy her life.

Discover more about Joanna's story on our website 👇

https://bit.ly/46kQuhE

Social Saturday Afternoon Tea is back this Saturday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm. Free Afternoon tea for the over 65s, with delicious cakes, plenty of hot drinks, good company and new friendships.
If you or someone you know would like to attend, please get in touch on 01604 586384 to book your space before Friday 🍰☕

More FREE fun for all the family this Summer ☀️

The Towcester Studio Band will be playing all your favourite tunes, so why not pop along with your blankets and your picnics and enjoy a summer afternoon relaxing in the park.
Its a great way to spend a Sunday 😃🌞😃🌞😃🎺🥁🎺🥁🥪🍰

📍Grangewood Park ( near the memorial benches)
📅 Sunday 4th August, 2024
⏰2pm - 4pm

And remember its FREE!

Please do pop in and join us this morning at NPH Connect Parsons Meade Community Hub in West Hunsbury anytime between between 10am -12pm, you will be very welcome!

Our Cognition Cafe sessions are all about brain health and cognitive functioning. We offer the space to meet up with others and form friendships, to participate in activities known to be positive for memory, attention and concentration, thinking processes and problem solving. We like to think of it as a cross training session for the brain 💪😊

🌟 Start your day off right, and join us for breakfast! 🌟

🗓️ Starting July 29th, join us every Monday to Thursday from 9am to 10am, at the parish council Activity Room, Hunsbury Library 🥐☕

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All community members are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

🍎🥣 Offering a selection of breakfast items, including fresh fruit, cereals, and pastries. 🥐🍓

🙌 This initiative is proudly funded by the Parish Council with generous donations from Tesco. Let’s come together and enjoy a nutritious start to the day! 🌞

We have started a new Programme to teach the Elderly People of Northampton '' How to Use a Computer ''
Please register by phone or visit our office.
100% Free Training
2 days a week

We are excited to share that we have been awarded funding from Northamptonshire Community Foundation through the Rural Community Needs Fund which will enable us to deliver our services in the Wollaston area......Watch this space for further details..... 😀

Thank you so much Northamptonshire Community Foundation, we are so very grateful for your support! 🙏

Our Cognition Cafe sessions are all about brain health and cognitive functioning. We offer the space to meet up with others and form friendships, to participate in activities known to be positive for memory, attention and concentration, thinking processes and problem solving. We like to think of it as a cross training session for the brain 💪😊

Free Mature Drivers Roadshow – 27 July 2024 - Northampton
Are you a mature driver (aged 60+)? Live in Northamptonshire? Rely on being able to drive? This FREE roadshow is for you!
Driving is an important part of our everyday life and we (Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA)) are keen to help to keep mature drivers driving safer for longer.
Our driving ability to drive changes over time for different reasons, especially as we get older. It’s important that we recognise whether and how our driving is changing so we can stay safe and protect both ourselves and those around us.
This Mature Drivers Roadshow is aimed at drivers 60+, and will cover all different aspects of driving. There will be a short talk and then plenty of time to meet informally with our many stand holders. Free advice will be available on car adaptions, eyesight, how your prescription medications may affect you, and much more.
There will be FREE hints and tips drives available to book, delivered Northampton Advanced Motorists.
Our aim is to keep mature drivers driving safer, for longer.
Book your Free tickets via Universe https://www.universe.com/mature-drivers-Northampton-2024
The event is being held at Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Moulton, NN3 7AX (https://what3words.com/grit.bunch.busy) with one session starting prompt at 9.00am.

This August, North Northamptonshire is set to come alive with the sound of laughter and joy as we host the highly anticipated Active Families Fun Days 2024.

We invite families from all over North Northamptonshire and beyond to come and enjoy these vibrant community events. We’re hoping for great sunny weather, so be sure to pack your suncream and hats. Active Families Fun Days are designed to bring the community together, offering something for everyone. Each Wednesday, families can enjoy a variety of attractions and activities:
Small Rides
Local Sports Clubs
Stalls
Play Activities
And Much More…

Please visit our website: www.northnorthants.gov.uk/holidayactivities to learn more about each event and don’t forget to save the dates to your calendar and come along!

North Northamptonshire Active
North Northamptonshire Council
Corby Radio
Northants 1
Beat Route Radio
Northamptonshire Sport
North Northants Leisure
Rushden Town Council
Corby Town Council
Wellingborough Town Council
Kettering Town Council

Our lovely partnership with our friends at Abington Library means that we have a great space to deliver our gardening sessions. Evidence suggests that gardening can help improve our wellbeing in many ways, helping us to relax, reducing stress and anxiety, providing us with a sense of purpose and achievement and boosting self-esteem. Spending time in nature can also be positive for mental health and the physical activity associated with gardening is also beneficial

Just caught a section on BBC Morning Live where they were discussing falls prevention and demonstrating some exercises that can help - just a few of the exercises that feature as part of the Get Up & Go program. We discussed having a commitment to showing up to a group being a great motivator at our session earlier this week, so why not find a group and connect with others to get yourself moving?
Get Up & Go sessions are part of a recognised county-wide falls prevention programme providing strength and balance exercise classes for older adults, those who have a fear of falling, had a fall or are at risk of falling.

Join us and other younger stroke survivors at our twice-monthly virtual meetings on Zoom.
They're held via Zoom and you can get all the information you need about them at

https://buff.ly/3FyOjcQ

There's one tomorrow!
Wed 10th July at 1.30pm
Cliek the link for more information