Grant from Huntingdonshire District Council enables community groups to offer health activities to residents
In partnership with Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC), HemingfordHub and Houghton & Wyton Timebank have launched their Health Inequalities Projects, funded through Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System.
Houghton & Wyton Timebank will be offering a 12-week entry-level yoga course for adults who want to become more active. The activity allows like-minded people to connect and become more physically active. The class is open to all and will take place at St. Mary’s Centre, Houghton, PE28 2AY, starting Monday, 27th March, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Houghton & Wyton residents will also be able to participate in ‘The Arts Social’ – a 12-week-long creative group. This will include creative sessions to build confidence, create social connections, and boost mental well-being in a relaxed and friendly environment. The Arts Social start date is yet to be confirmed, although it will be open to all and will take place at St. Mary’s Centre, Houghton PE28 2AY.
Timebank Coordinator, Rose Williams, said: “We feel so excited and fortunate to be starting up some wonderful projects right on our doorstep that will deeply enrich the legacy of connection and wellbeing in our parish. This would not have happened without the unwavering help of the HDC, who have guided us through the process from start to finish.
“Using the funding, we have built sustainability into our plans, collaboratin g with local artists and practitioners to strengthen local partnerships, engaging volunteers, creating community around the classes and acquiring good quality equipment to ensure a long future ahead.
“We are currently doing all the necessary preparations and can’t wait to see the fruits of these brilliant classes come to life.”