Healthy Cornwall Current Programmes

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.

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.

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Bitesize Healthy Families Digital Programme

Our FREE Bitesize Healthy Families programme is designed to help parents and carers support children, young people and their whole family to make healthy lifestyle changes, using the free tools and resources provided by our team to support a healthy lifestyle in the long term.

The 4-session programme runs over 4 weeks, each session running for 45 minutes.

All sessions are delivered digitally through Microsoft Teams.

A new programme starts each month.

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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: Bridge 49, 49 Victoria Road, PL25 4QF (Parking available and near bus routes)

Day/Time:

1st Tuesday of every month (Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3), 1:00 - 2:30pm
3rd Tuesday of every month (Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17), 5:30 - 7:00pm

Referral Criteria: BMI 25+ for support around weight loss.

Liskeard

Location: Laity House, Higher Lux Street, Liskeard, PL14 3DJ

Day: Tuesday

Time: 1.00-3.00pm (Please note from 24 September there will be a time change, with the session time moving to 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-1.30pm

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

Baby and Toddler Swim - Splash time for baby/toddler and one adult

Every Tuesday from 5th November 2024 until the 17th December 2024.

Bodmin Leisure Centre 10.30 - 11.30 am.

These sessions are restricted to residents of Bodmin.

Booking Essential.

Booking : Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200

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 - Penlee Park

Location: Meet outside the café at Penlee Park, Penzance, TR18 4HY

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 10.30am-12.30pm

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

Bump to Buggy Walk

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.

Bodmin

Free coffee stop and children's play area - weather permitting.

Location: Bodmin Family Hub, 83 Fore St, Bodmin, PL31 2JB

Day: Tuesday’s

Time: 10.00am

The walk finished on Tuesday 29th October 2024.Watch this space for updates on our 2025 start date.

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 Stillmoor House, Bell Lane, PL31 2JJ

Day: Tuesdays (Starting 24 September)

Time: 1.00pm

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 Lux Park Leisure Centre, Coldstyle Road, PL14 3HZ

Day: Wednesdays (Starting 25 September)

Time: 9.30am

Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200

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.