Healthy Cornwall Current Programmes
Find information below on all of our sessions and programmes currently running and their locations:
Additional Information:
Argyle FIT - Weight Loss Football League
Our hugely successful men's weight loss football league, in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust.
A fun, light-hearted league where both winning games and losing weight can help your team climb the table.
Currently running in several locations throughout Cornwall:
- Penzance
- Camborne
- Bodmin
- St.Austell
These sessions are a great way to get active, improve fitness and lose weight; all whilst having some decent banter and a laugh with a group of lads with similar goals.
Sign up to your local league today
Digital Adult Healthy Weight Programme
Our FREE bitesize programme is designed to help adults to begin their weight loss journey and understand how to use the free tools and links provided by our team to support you with longer term weight and healthy lifestyle goals.
The programme runs for 4 weeks and each session is just 30 minutes long.
All sessions are delivered digitally through Microsoft Teams.
A new programme starts each month.
Register:
Register your interest on our Digital Adult Healthy Weight Programme using our online enquiry form
Free Time2Move Kids' Activity Clubs for Primary School Children
Do you have a child in primary school that wants to try something new and get more active?
Our FREE Time2Move activity clubs are all about encouraging primary school aged children to be more active.
We believe that activity should be FUN! So we've partnered up with Active Cornwall, DT Coaching and 4Real Dance Company, to deliver a range of fun, different and exciting activities every week during term time. Including archery, kin ball, NERF battles, laser tag, ultimate frisbee, multi-sports and much more!
Booking is essential - Please use the links below to book
Locations and times
Penzance
Location: Humphry Davy School, Coombe Road, Penzance
Day: Fridays
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Book your child's place on these sessions
Camborne
Location: Troon C.P. School, New Rd, Troon, Camborne TR14 9ED
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4.30-5.30pm
Book your child's place on these sessions
Falmouth
Location: Falmouth Primary Academy, Jubilee Rd, Falmouth, TR11 2BB
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Book your child's place on these sessions
Bodmin
Location: Bodmin College, Lostwithiel Rd, Bodmin, PL31 1DD
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Book your child's place on these sessions
St Austell
Location: Poltair School, Trevarthian Rd, St Austell, PL25 4BZ
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5.00-6.00pm
Book your child's place on these sessions
Liskeard
Location: St Martin's Church Hall | Liskeard PL14 3AQ
Day: Fridays
Time: 4.30-5.30pm
Book your child's place on these sessions
Healthy Lifestyles Support Drop In Sessions
Our Healthy Lifestyles Support sessions are FREE for anyone to drop in at any point during the session time.
The session is a chance for you to catch up with your local Health Improvement Practitioners for advice and support about a range of topics involved in improving your health and wellbeing, including:
- Getting an up-to-date weekly weight measurement inc. muscle mass and BMI
- Healthy weight loss advice and support
- Answers to nutrition queries
- Having food diaries checked over
- Recipe ideas
- Physical activity ideas
- Stop smoking support, tools and resources
- Signposting to other services
- ...and much more
Locations and times:
Redruth
Location: CN4C, The Elms Building, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS
Day: Mondays
Time: 12.00-1.00pm Drop In / 1.00-2.00pm Bookable slots
Please Note: Due to the popularity we are now running the second hour of our Redruth sessions by pre-booked appointment rather than our usual 'drop-in' method. To book your place please contact benjamin.deseta@cornwall.gov.uk
Bodmin
Location: Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, PL31 2FR
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Access:
- Visitor parking at front of building
- Disabled parking at both front and rear of building
- Wheelchair access at both front and rear of building
St Austell
Support to maintain weight loss, stopping smoking, chats around healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. Scales available for weight measurement.
Location: Carlyon House, Carlyon Road, PL25 4BX
Day/Time:
- 1st Tuesday of every month (7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar): 1:00 - 2:30pm
- 3rd Tuesday of every month (21 Jan, 18 Feb, 18 Mar) 4:30 - 5:45pm
Referral Criteria: BMI 25+ for support around weight loss.
Liskeard
Location: Laity House, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard, PL14 3DJ
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3.00-5.00pm
Location: Liskeard Leisure Centre, Coldstyle Road, Liskeard PL14 3HZ
Day: Thursday
Time: 1.30-2.30pm
Launceston
Location: Launceston Health Hub, Exeter Street, Launceston
Day: Every second Monday of the Month
Time: 9.00am-2.30pm
Register:
These sessions are free for anyone to drop in, just turn up and speak to one of our members of staff. If you'd like more information on what to expect please feel free to get in touch via our enquiry form or give us a call on 01872 324200
Stop Smoking Community Drop In Clinics
Our stop smoking drop-in clinics are FREE for anyone to drop in at any point during the session time.
The session is a chance for you to catch up with your local Health Improvement Practitioners for advice and support with quitting smoking to improve your health and wellbeing.
St Austell
Location: Carlyon House, 20 Carlyon Rd, St Austell, PL25 4DB
Day: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm
Launceston
Location: Launceston Library, 1 Bounsall's Lane, Launceston, PL15 9AB
Day: Last Friday of the Month
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Tintagel
Location: Tintagel Community Hub, Bossiney Road, Tintagel, PL34 0AJ
Day: First Wednesday of the Month
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Active Travel Social Prescribing
Our FREE Active Travel programme is designed to help adults to begin to make cycling and walking part of their everyday lives.
With the 1 to 1 support of a Health Improvement Practitioner you’ll work to break down barriers and build walking, cycling and wheeling into your everyday life.
Referral from a GP or Social Prescriber is essential.
Find out more information on the programme, referral criteria and how to gain a referral here
Walking for Health
Join us for FREE as we take a gentle walk to help improve mobility and increase activity levels whilst having a social chat with other people in your area and our friendly staff members. All levels are welcome.
Locations and times:
Penzance - Growing Links Community Garden
Circular walk from Penzance - Growing Links Community Garden, with lunch included.
Location: Penzance Bus Station, Penzance, TR18 2NG
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11.00am - Return by 2.00pm
Hayle
Location: Hayle Swimming Pool, King George V Memorial Walk, Hayle, TR27 4BL
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11.00am
St Austell - Polkyth
Gentle walk for 20-30 minutes - and cup of tea in the café afterwards. This is an ideal walk for those new to walking or trying to get back to walking.
Location: St Austell Leisure Centre. Carlyon Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4EG - Meet in the cafe
Day: Mondays
Time: 10.30am
Just turn up and introduce yourself on the day, or for more information call the Social Prescribing Team on 01726 626844.
St Austell - Holy Trinity
Location: Holy Trinity Church, Church St, St Austell PL25 4FZ - Meet at the church hall
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2.00pm
Just turn up and introduce yourself on the day, or for more information call the Social Prescribing Team on 01726 626844.
St Austell - Heligan
4 different walk paces and lengths to suit most people: Slow, Medium, Brisk and Fast. We try to accommodate all abilities.
Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN - Meet outside ticket office
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9.30am
Just turn up and introduce yourself on the day, or for more information call the Social Prescribing Team on 01726 626844.
St Austell - Treverbyn
Location: Treverbyn Community Hall, Treverbyn Rd, Stenalees, Saint Austell PL26 8TL
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9.45am
Booking: Register your place by calling 01726 858657
Eden Project Nature's Way Walk
For individuals with health conditions who would benefit from increased activity. Accessible routes for wheelchair users and buggies available. Routes from 30-60 mins.
Location: Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG - Meet at the Visitor Centre Gallery
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10.15am
Pre-booking essential: Book by phone - 01726 811972 or book your place online.
Register:
Please note that alternative booking information is stated above for some walks, if no booking information is stated:
Register your interest in Walking for Health using our Enquiry Form, give us a call on 01872 324200 or just turn up and introduce yourself on the day
Family Walking Group
A FREE session for families with children aged up to 10 years old, suitable for buggies and prams. Light refreshments are provided along with free parking and access to the gardens.
Location:
Dates/Times:
- Wednesday 9 April: 10.30am-12.30pm
- Thursday 19 June: 1.30-2.30pm
- Thursday 7 August: 10.30-11.30am
- Thursday 28 August: 10.30-11.30am
- Thursday 30 October: 10.30-11.30am
Register:
To register, get in touch on 01872 324200 or by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Bump to Buggy Walking Group
Our FREE Bump to Buggy Walk is a friendly and gentle walking group to help you with getting active with your bumps and little ones. They also provide an opportunity to have a chat with other parents in your local area.
The walks are suitable for all abilities; and both antenatal and postnatal parents are welcome.
No booking is required, just turn up on the day and say hello.
Locations and times:
Pool/Redruth
Held on the running track which is buggy and toddler friendly. Meet in the reception of Carn Brea Leisure Centre. you're welcome to stay afterwards for a chat with others in the café.
Free parking provided at the leisure centre – register at reception.
Location: The Track, Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Rd, Pool, Redruth TR15 3QS
Day: Tuesday’s
Time: 10.30am
No need to book or register - just turn up.
Walks in Association with Root Training
Join Root Training on their walking groups with a focus on getting active both physically and mentally. A variety of walks are available for different levels of fitness, including sessions for those managing long term health conditions and with lower mobility. There are also groups focused more on the social aspect of a walking and the benefits this brings.
Locations and times:
- Mondays - Camborne - 2pm: Camborne Park near CRFC. A slower paced walk to support management of long term health conditions and lower mobility.
- Tuesdays – Camborne - 10am: Camborne Park near CRFC. Active group walk. Often countryside walks as well as town walks.
- Tuesdays - Helston - 2.30pm: Helston Boating lake. Social inclusion as a focus. Slower paced but very welcoming and friendly.
- Thursdays – Hayle - 10.15am: Various locations, updates supplied via text. Active group walk.
Register:
Register your interest in walking groups on our online enquiry form, call us on 01872 324200 or drop us an email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Couch to 5K - Beginner Running Sessions
Get support to start running and build up to run for 30 minutes with Healthy Cornwall's new free 12 week running programme. We will start with an easy walk-and-talk session and slowly build up to 30 minutes of running.
Locations and Times:
Bodmin:
Location: Meeting at Camel Trail car park, Wenford Bridge, Bodmin, PL30 3PN
Day: Tuesdays (Starting 14 January)
Time: 1.00-2.00pm
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Liskeard:
Location: Meeting at Liskeard Leisure Centre, Coldstyle Road, PL14 3HZ
Day: Wednesdays (Starting 15 January)
Time: 9.30-10.30am
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Toddler Soft Play Group
This session is a great way for your little one to keep active and entertained in a safe, fun environment. It also gives you a chance to speak to other parents in your area and make new friends.
Your booking for this session will be for one toddler (aged 12months plus) and one adult.
Location: Bodmin Leisure Centre, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL31 1DE
Day: Wednesday's (Last session running 12 February 2025)
Time: 10.00 - 11.00am
Booking is essential - Contact us to book your place by email: healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone: 01872 324200
Salty Swims - Sea Swimming Group
Our free Sea swimming group in association with Salty Swims. A relaxed and welcoming group. Suitable for those who can swim but would like advice and support from trained coaches on how to embrace cold water swimming and all of its physical and mental health benefits.
Join our team in Penzance every Friday
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Portside Fishing Community Sessions
Talk to Healthy Cornwall confidentially and informally about:
- Portside Health Checks
- Support to quit smoking
- Weight Management
- Healthy Lifestyle advice
Check back for new dates to be announced soon.