SOW The City

Walking clubs

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Getting out of the house to meet people for a stroll may seem less exciting than going out for a drink, but it depends on the company!  There are groups for all ages and families.  It's healthy and costs much less if anything.

For walkers over 50, call Will Peters on 0161 226 2454 to join the RSVP Free Walkers.

For walkers in their 20s and 30s, visit the mad walkers website: http://www.madwalkers.org.uk/

If you are in good health and fancy a challenge, the South Manchester Long Distance Walkers Association regularly offers 20 mile walks at a good pace.  For more information, visit their website at: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/lgt/index.php?c=37

Healthy Eating

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Are you getting your five a day?  Do you know how to make healthy meals on a budget?  How many calories are in a take-away?  What is my BMI?  Get started by finding out if you are making healthy choices every day.

http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/HealthyEating.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/change-for-life.aspx

Responsible Drinking

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Burnage is affected by alcohol abuse more than average across Manchester.  This has impact on personal health, employment, and family life.

Many social events involve alcohol consumption, and there is guidance available on responsible drinking.

http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

Stress Anxiety and Depression

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Anxiety and depression are major causes of disability around the world but only a quarter of people have access to the help that they need.  Burnage residents are able to access a variety of services that can help.

On fridays, Self Help Services will be using the space at Westcroft Community Centre to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for clients in the Burnage area. Anyone who needs the service can self refer at 0161 226 3871.  There are also courses available at other locations.
http://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/

http://www.mhim.org.uk/problems/depression.html

http://www.manchestercounsellinghelpline.co.uk/