Main Funders of Health Forum
The Health Forum is a community-led
health improvement project to enhance
the health and well being of the people
in the Bogside & Brandywell community
and to reduce health inequalities.
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Winter Programme

Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum’s Winter Programme 2010

Quit 4 Life An incentive based smoking cessation programme for residents living in the Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop St, Fountain and Creggan areas.  A 12 week programme facilitated by Killian Johnston, Pharmacist, Sweeneys Chemist whereby participants will receive a £10 shopping voucher each week they are nicotine free. Quit 4 Life for Taxi Drivers  Calling all Taxi Drivers, start the year afresh with the help of our smoking cessation programme.  A 12 week programme facilitated by Killian Johnston, Pharmacist, Sweeneys Chemist. Keep Warm, Keep Well Event on Monday 25th January 2.30-4.30pm in the Gasyard Centre, come along and get practical advice on how to keep your home & yourself warm this winter. Entertainment & lunch provided. Older Peoples MOT & Pampering Day on Monday 22nd February at 1.00-4pm in the Tower Hotel. Come along and get your blood pressure, cholesterol, height & weight checked and avail of complementary therapies and a free lunch. For further information contact Mary on 71365330. ‘A Pill for every Ill?’ workshop – this event covers stress in every day life, techniques on dealing with stress & use of tranquillisers. Free complementary therapies and lunch provided contact Mary on 71365330 for more information.  Next events are:
  • New Buildings Community Centre - Thursday 21st January 2010 11am-3pm
  • Multiple Sclerosis support group - Wednesday 27th January 2010 11am-3pm
 

Cook It!

Pilots Row Centre starting 25th January, 6 weeks limited places -£5 registration - £2.50 weekly. Contact Mary on 71365330 for more information. Aqua Aerobics in the City Hotel on a Tuesday morning 11am-12noon starting Tuesday 19th January cost £20 for 8 weeks, payable in instalments, limited places. Taxi Drivers MOT/Health Checks – On Wednesday 20th January 6.30-8.30pm in the Gasyard Centre. Other programmes include:Step Up - GP Exercise Referral Programme, Active Tone, Men’s Circuit Class, Pink Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group, Over 55’s Club, Foot Care Clinic, Stress Management Programme and Tearmann – counselling service for people coping with various mental health issues. For more information contact Karen/Mary/Donna on 71365330 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it      Winter Programme 2010
NameDayTimePriceVenueStart Date
Older Peoples ClubMon2.30-4.30pm£2Gasyard Centre4/1/10
Foot Care ClinicMon2.00-4.00pmFree – Appointment OnlyGasyard CentreOngoing
Men’s Circuit ClassesMon6.00-7.00pm£2.50Gasyard Centre4/1/10
Cook ItMon7.00-9.00pm£5 reg & £2.50 weeklyPilots Row Centre25/1/10
Get ActiveTues10.00-11.00am£2 (Free to Surestart Participants)Gasyard Centre19/1/10
Step Up CircuitTues11-12noon£2Gasyard Centre 5/1/10
Aqua Aerobics’Tues11-12noon£20City Hotel19/1/10
Bra Fitting ServiceTuesAppointment OnlyFree Dove HouseOngoing
Active ToneTues7.00-8.00pm£2.50Gasyard Centre5/1/10
TearmannWed2-5pmFree-Appointment OnlyDove House/Gasyard CentreOngoing
Quit 4 Life for Taxi Drivers(Smoking Cessation)Thurs10am-11amFreeGasyard Centre21/1/10
Quit 4 Life(Smoking Cessation)Thurs11am-12noonFreeGasyard Centre21/1/10
Active ToneThurs7..00-8.00pm£2.50Gasyard Centre7/1/10
Pink Ladies Breast Cancer Support GroupLast Tues of month7.30-9.30pmFreeGasyard Centre26/1/10
TELEPHONE KAREN/DONNA ON 71365330 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CALL INTO THE GASYARD CENTRE, 128 LECKY ROAD, DERRY