Why not put your feet up and try …

REFLEXOLOGY

OPEN DAY

Friday 17th & Saturday 18th May 2013

@ The Healthy Living Centre, Hemyock

FREE 1/2 hour taster session!

Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary therapy that helps relieve stress and tension, aids sleep, improves mood, and encourages the restoration of your body’s natural balance by massaging specific reflex points on the feet and hands which enhances your general well-being. Reflexology also promotes good circulation, improves and unblocks nerve impulses, and most importantly it gives us time and space to be heard.

To book your appointment contact:

Emma Finch IIR MAR

m: 07957 161748

e: emmafinch@hotmail.com

Please note: the advertisement in the Pump gave a closing date for applications of 15th April, but we have extended this to 22nd April due to the Easter holidays.

The Bookworms meet at 1:30 till 3.00 pm.

The other sort of person is the type who has a burning ambition to put on some event, or run a club for the village or the locality.  It might be a film club, a cookery class,  or a master class in some skill.

In both cases, you provide the expertise, we provide the venue.   Look forward to hearing from you on 01823 680687 or drop in and see us.

If you were involved in discussions with Steve about future use of the Centre, please contact us again.

Before you set off on your journey to attend a group/club at The Centre, it is worthwhile giving the group organiser a quick call.

During our office hours, you can also check with Anne on 01823 680687, to see if she has any updates from organisers.

In the meantime, stay safe and warm.

Learn to shop safely online and avoid travelling in bad weather.

One of the wettest years on record and communities being cut off can be bad news for people who need to get to the shops or pay bills.  Shopping online can reduce the number of journeys you make and even save you money by widening your choices.

Over the next few weeks, the Silver Surfers Café will be focusing on safe and secure, online shopping. 

Sessions are very casual and there is no need to book a place or commit to coming every week.

Learn how to:

• keep your personal information safe;
• avoid scams, and;
• protect your credit card details.

Who is it for?  Silver Surfers café has no upper or lower age limits but is generally targeted for an older audience.  We are too polite to ask people their age but we estimate some are in their 80’s!  If you feel you need help with your computer, tablet, phone or digital camera, you are welcome.

Do I need my own computer?  No.  We have laptops you can borrow for the session.

Where and when?  Every Monday (expect bank holidays) from 1:30-3:30pm at The Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, Riverside, off Lower Millhayes, Hemyock, EX15 3SH.

How do you get a place?  Just walk in.  There is no need to reserve a place or commit to coming each week. 

What does it cost?  We ask for a contribution towards costs of just £2 per person; this includes tea/coffee and your connection to the internet.  All tuition or minor repairs are free.

Need more info?  Contact The Centre on 01823 680687 http://tbhlc.org.uk/activities/silver-surfers-cafe/

After Christmas, you may find you have more than the New Year upon you – many of us will have gained a few extra inches from the festive feasts.

This year, do more than talk about getting fitter, even if it means just focusing on one key area. Something is better than nothing and starting on one area can lead on to other changes, later on.

Back problems can be a real, well, pain in the back. Carrying your bit of extra weight will only add to the burden. A stronger, healthier back is well within the reach of many people.

In addition to the professional and qualified therapists available, The Centre is also an authorised Power Plate location. This means the charity has access to many ‘tried and tested’ workout programmes.

Celebrity trainer, Grant Roberts, is responsible for training some of Hollywood’s most elite, including Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and Hilary Swank. Take a look at some of the exercises he uses with Swank to help her get that strong, muscular back.

Power Plate membership is available at The Centre without the risk of being tied in to a long gym contract. An unlimited (24/7) use membership costs less than £5.20 per week.

Sessions are completely anonymous and the workout room is private – ideal if you are shy about ‘flaunting your flab’.
For a free, no obligation demo session, contact Steve or ask at The Centre.

A big thank you to all the people who organise and run groups, the folks who come along and support the groups, the small and silent army of volunteers who ‘do the little things’, and to Janet, Tracy and Anne for looking after the Cameo members so well.

We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.