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Active Directory
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Active is a partnership between South Gloucestershire Council, South Gloucestershire Leisure and NHS South Gloucestershire. Its aim is to promote ‘an Active Mind in an Active Body’.
Introduction 3 Osteoporosis 42
Spring into Life 46
Swimming 48
University of the Third Age 53
Walking 56
Active Card 4
Community Care and Housing 6
LeisureSouth Gloucestershire
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IntroductIon
You said that exercise classes, healthy eating, the library service, swimming and walking were the most important content areas
This year we have included more information about those content areas
You said that some other content was not important
This year we have not included those content areas
You said that you would like to read more features of interest
This year we have included more features, some provided by partners who have helped to fund the Active Directory 2011
Whilst it is not possible to make all of the people happy all of the time, we hope that there is something for everyone on the following pages. Please tell us what you think by completing the feedback section at the back of the directory. Enjoy Being Active!
During the autumn of 2010 we conducted a survey to find out what you think of your Active Directory. We received 175 responses and we have listened to what you have told us. We have made some changes based on the results of the survey, for instance:
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An Active mind in an Active body
One card fits all – it will let you borrow books, gain internet access at libraries, have a swim or use the gym. This is not all about sport and fitness – more about a balanced life style, full of interest, vibrancy, reading, learning, playing and health. You will find out more about what is going on in your locality and you will
receive special offers and discounts.
The card is free but when taking part in leisure centre activities you may either ‘pay as you go’ or upgrade your membership to bring even more benefits.
Most library services are free of charge. It gets even better... your Active Card doesn’t only work in leisure centres and libraries in South Gloucestershire. You can also borrow books
from any public library in Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset.
Find out where to get Active at www.activecard.co.uk
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Exercise – Why bother? Why bother, indeed?
During the 2010 Active Directory 60+ survey, exercise was rated amongst the most important content areas. Here is a selection of the many benefits of regular exercise:
Controls your weight
Reduces your risk for type 2 diabetes
Strengthens your bones and muscles
Improves your mental health and mood
Improves your ability to do daily activities & prevent falls
Improves your chances of living longer
There is strong evidence to suggest that it is never too late to start to make physical activity part of your lives – or to try something new!
What is the best activity to do?
The activity which is best for you is the activity which you do! It has to be something you enjoy and will keep doing, whether that is walking, dancing, cycling, gardening, swimming or an exercise class. And remember to keep your mind active, too! We hope that the range of activities described in your Active Directory will help you make an informed choice.
If you are currently inactive or have a medical condition, it is advisable to contact your GP prior to exercising.
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South Gloucestershire Council Community Care and Housing Department
We provide a range of services to help you live as safely and independently as possible in your own home. If you need support to stay in your own home we give you choice and control over how your social care needs are met. Where staying at home is not possible there are a range of other types of accommodation to consider.
The following services and support are available from the Community Care and Housing Department:
The First Contact Scheme – puts people, aged 60 and over, in touch with a range of services, from toenail cutting services to equipment that can help you at home. You can pick up a First Contact Scheme form from South Gloucestershire Libraries.
The South Gloucestershire Handy Van Scheme offers subsidised minor household repairs with free home safety and security checks. The subsidised minor household repairs and adaptations service is available to owner occupiers and private tenants who are either over 50 years old or disabled. The free home safety and security service is available to all owner occupiers and private tenants on request or referral.
We can provide you with advice and information about social care services, whether you are paying for care and support yourself or if you qualify for financial support from the Council.
We can arrange an assessment with you to find out what help you need to continue to be able to live at home.
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If you are eligible for your support to be funded by the council you will be offered a Personal Budget. You may be asked to make a contribution towards this depending on your financial circumstances. There are a variety of ways that you can choose to organise your support:
If you choose a Direct Payment you, or someone acting on your behalf, receives the money to organise your support yourselves. This allows you greater flexibility and control over your support and can be used to employ your own personal assistant (don’t worry, there’s lots of support to do this) or to hire an agency or to organise your support in other ways. For further information about Direct Payments, please contact A4e on 0117 967 9540
Or if you prefer, the council can organise your support for you.
Or you might choose a combination of the two for different aspects of your care. Whichever you choose, we can help you to find organisations that can support you. Alternatively, you could choose to use the brokerage service provided by DHI to explore your options more widely.
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We provide support for carers and offer a carer’s assessment to find out what support and information a carer needs to help them to continue in their caring role.
Telecare: this is a range of technology services and equipment which can be used to help people to be more independent in their own homes. For example, a ‘falls detector’ which can provide an alert if you have a fall.
Home Adaptations: there are a range of adaptations, such as safety rails and ramps, that can be made to your home to suit your needs and to help you to stay independent in your own home.
The Safeguarding Adults Board works with other agencies to promote the safeguarding of all adults in South Gloucestershire.
The board says:
“Everybody has the right to live their life free from violence, fear and abuse.”
“Everybody has the right to live in safety.”
If you have any concerns about yourself or someone who may be suffering abuse, please contact the Customer Services Desk on the number below.
In terms of housing options, you may wish to consider:
Extra Care Housing: this provides older people in South Gloucestershire with their own self-contained apartments in which they can enjoy all the independence of living in their own private home, while having access to a very wide range of on-site care services.
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As personal needs change, the level of care can be increased without it being necessary to move out into a traditional care home.
Sheltered Housing: this offers accommodation with support to assist older people to remain living independently. Most schemes in South Gloucestershire have moved towards a flexible model of support that can respond to emergencies using telecare equipment.
It is also important that you receive the benefits and allowances to which you are entitled. Attendance Allowance supports you to meet the costs of your care and support needs, and is not means tested. Call the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 882200 for more information.
If you would like to find out more about any of the above services please contact our Customer Services Desk on 01454 868007. They will be able to provide you with information and advice, either over the phone, by sending you a pack of information or by suggesting someone comes to talk to you about your requirements.
Alternatively visit our web pages at www.southglos.gov.uk
You can also contact Well Aware, your guide to health, wellbeing and community services in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset.
Telephone: 0808 808 5252 (freephone) www.wellaware.org.uk [email protected]
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BTCV Tree Life Centre Monday-Thursday: 10am-4.30pm 0117 960 5447 www.btcv.org.uk/avon Follow link to “tree Life centre” [email protected]
assembly hall, salisbury Road, downend
Downend Gardening in Retirement Club Third Tuesday in the month: 10.30am-12.00noon Downend Horticultural Society meet second Thursday in the month: 7:30pm-9:00pm 0117 956 0178
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Kingswood Gardening in Retirement Club First Tuesday in the month: 2.30pm-4pm 0117 967 2522
Meet at the rear of bradley stoke Leisure centre
Three Brooks Green Gym Thursday 10am-1pm www.three-brooks.info [email protected]
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Contact Wildways to join us for practical conservation days, guided wildlife walks, community events, wildlife surveys and community orchard projects in local green spaces and nature reserves. We can also put you in touch with local site Friends groups and wildlife interest groups who work in partnership with the Council to improve local green spaces for people and wildlife – a great way to meet new people, get outdoors and make a difference. April to September is a great time to borrow a bat audio trail pack which has all you need (including a detector) to detect bats in your garden or local park or by visiting the four way-marked bat audio trails in South Gloucestershire. Trail packs are available from libraries and the information pack can be downloaded from www.southglos.gov.uk/bataudiotrail
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A permanent orienteering trail of markers is set up in Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve (Savages Wood) behind the leisure centre at Bradley Stoke. An orienteering map and other information about the trail can be downloaded from www.southglos.gov.uk/orienteering Alternatively you can pick up a pack for £1 from Bradley Stoke Library (closed Wednesdays), close to the starting point of the course. A new orienteering trail will be launched early spring 2011 by the Wildways project at Warmley Forest Park.
To receive information about Wildways Wildlife Walks and events or for other information, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected] 01454 863556
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Sustrans All about sustainable transport and the National Cycle Network 0117 926 8893 www.sustrans.org.uk [email protected]
Yate & Sodbury District U3A Cycling Group Two Thursdays in each month 01454 881966 [email protected]
Social rides in South Gloucestershire Bristol Thursday group/ Old Time Cyclists + Tue Coffee run 0117 967 6083
Cycle Bristol CTC Everything the leisure & commuting cyclist needs to know (bristol section: 0117 9328727) [email protected] www.cyclebristolctc.org.uk
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Cycle Leaflets from South Gloucestershire Council South Gloucestershire Map for Cyclists, Avon Cycleway map, Bristol and Bath Railway Path, Picturesque Bike Rides (Castle Combe, Pilning and Severn Beach, Severnvale, Wotton-under-Edge), Time Travel, Cycling around Yate 01454 863640 or search under ‘c’ in a-Z www.southglos.gov.uk
Active adult cycle training Love to go out cycling with the kids but not feeling too confident?
Cycle training is available to people who live or work in South Gloucestershire - of any age or ability
Training includes a helmet and bike check plus an off road cycle skills ability assessment
Once basic skills have been mastered, cycle training takes place on the public highways
You and your instructor will work together on a plan to help you achieve your goal
All cyclists are eligible for up to three sessions of one hour each - and complete beginners (non riders) are eligible for up to five sessions
To book a session, please go to www.southglos.cycletms.com or contact Martina Byrne- Obee 01454 868449
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Lower almondsbury: old school hall
Salsa/Samba Friday 7:00pm-8:15pm
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alveston - Marlwood school
Marlwood Folk Companions Friday: 7:30pm-9:30pm (term time only) 01454 414365 [email protected]
bromley heath, Quakers Road hall
Social dancing Friday: 8:15pm-10:30pm 0117 956 4308
downend Folk house
coalpit heath: Manor hall
downend: christchurch Parish hall
Social, Ballroom and Sequence 1st Saturday of the month: 8:00pm-11:00pm 0117 957 3352
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Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Belinda Orford School of Dancing Mondays: beginners 7:00pm-7.45pm Mondays: advanced 8:00pm-9:00pm Tuesdays: intermediates 7:00pm-8:30pm Wednesdays: advanced 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesdays: beginners 8:00pm-9:00pm 01454 415346 [email protected]
st. Peter’s hall, Frampton cotterell
Frampton Cotterell Folk Dance Group First and third Tuesdays each month 8:30pm-10:00pm 01454 772597
Filton Folk centre
emersons Green village hall
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hanham community centre
Salsa Monday: 7.30pm-8.30pm(beginners and improvers) Monday: 8.35pm-10.00pm (intermediates and practice) 0117 967 4439
Line dancing Monday: 7:30pm-10:00pm 0117 967 4439
Tea dance Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm 0117 967 4439
Ballroom & Sequence dancing (beginners) Thursday: 7:30pm-10:00pm 0117 957 3352
Modern Sequence dancing and general practice Thursday 7:45pm-10:15pm 0117 986 8170 www.hanhamcentre.org
Frenchay village hall
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Kingswood community centre
Longwell Green community centre
iron acton Parish hall
‘Laughter in Line’ line dancing Beginners Thursday 7:20pm-8.20pm Improvers Thursday: 8:30pm-9:30pm 01454 773929 [email protected] www.laughterinline.org
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Patchway community centre
Ballroom & Sequence Social Dance 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 7:45pm-11:00pm 0117 940 0788
Pucklechurch community centre
Pucklechurch Folk Dance Club Alternate Tuesdays: 7:45pm-10:15pm 0117 977 4745
thornbury – Manorbrook Primary school
Tea dance Wednesday 2:00pm-4:00pm 01454 412060
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yate Leisure centre
all saints church hall, Winterbourne down
Winterbourne Down Border Morris Dancing Monday 8:30pm-10:30pm 01454 777684
thornbury st. Mary’s church hall
Learn basic ballroom dancing 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month: 4:00pm-6:00pm 01454 885226 (membership of U3a – 01454 632315) www.thornburyu3a.org.uk
Winterbourne community association, Watley’s end
Winterbourne: Centre Squares Modern Square Dance Club Tuesday: 8:00pm-10:30pm 01454 881941 [email protected]
thornbury Methodist church hall
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yate - Packard dance centre
Ballroom, Latin, sequence, rock’n’roll, salsa, jive, line, ballet, tap, modern and jazz 01454 273067 www.packarddance.icom43.net
yate - shire Way community centre
Ballroom & Latin Intermediates - Wednesday: 7:00pm-8:00pm Improvers - Wednesday: 8:00pm-9:00pm Practice - Wednesday: 9:00pm-10:00pm (except 2nd Wednesday each month) Catherine Matthews Dance School 07747 686206 [email protected] www.cathiematthewsdance.co.uk
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Whilst every effort has been made to check that fitness instructors are members of the register of exercise professionals, you are advised to phone the numbers given to enquire whether the class is suitable for your needs.
alveston: st. helen’s Primary school
Salsacise Thursday: 6:00pm-6:55pm
Salsacise Thursday: 8:00pm-8:55pm 07840 683 676 [email protected]
alveston youth centre
Low impact aerobics and toning Monday: 6:00pm-7:00pm 07840 683 676 [email protected]
Exercise Classes
bradley stoke: christ the King church
Fit for Later Life exercise class Tuesday 1:30pm-2:30pm 07754 039059
bradley stoke Leisure centre
Aquafit Monday: 3:00pm-4:00pm
bromley heath Junior school
coalpit heath (miners) village hall
Circuits exercise class Wednesday: 9:30am-10:30am 07788 111 244
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emersons Green village hall
Exercise to Music for over 50s Friday: 1:30pm-2:30pm 07754 039059
downend Folk house
Pilates Tuesday: 12:15pm-1:15pm 0117 956 2367 www.downendfolkhouse.org.uk
Filton Folk centre
hanham: tabernacle church hall
Extend Active Class (some seated) Thursday: 11:00am-12:00noon 0117 956 0571 [email protected]
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Kingswood - Made for ever church hall
Exercise to music Thursday: 10:00am - 11:00am 07754039059
Kingswood community centre
Kingswood Leisure centre
Leyhill Prison Officers Social Club
Low impact aerobics and toning Friday: 9:30am-10:30am 07840 683 676 [email protected]
Longwell Green Leisure centre
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oldland - st. anne’s church hall
Gentle exercise to music (some seated) Monday: 11:30am-12:15pm 07707076281 [email protected]
Patchway: coniston community centre
Patchway community centre
Longwell Green - United church
Mangotsfield - St. James Church Hall
Yoga Friday: 10:15am-11:45am 0117 949 1346
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Patchway: North Patchway hall
Re:activate circuit training Tuesday: 1:30pm-2:30pm 07960 662255 / 0117 947 0450 [email protected]
staple hill – the sanctuary
thornbury baptist church
thornbury - the chantry
thornbury - christ the King school
Tai Chi Monday: 7:30pm-8:30pm 0117 949 3955 www.bristoltaichi.com
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thornbury – Methodist church hall
Extend exercise class (some seated) Thursday: 10:00am-11:00am (membership of U3a - 01454 632315) www.thornburyu3a.org.uk
Winterbourne community centre
Winterbourne - Fromeside Gym club
thornbury Leisure centre
Yoga Tuesday: 11:00am-12:30pm (term time only)
50+ Spinning Wednesday: 9:30am-10:15am
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yate Leisure centre
Aquafit Monday: 9:30am-10:25am Thursday: 11:00am-12:00noon 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
yate – Methodist church hall
yate – Ridgewood community centre
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If you prefer to follow an individual exercise programme rather than an exercise class, there are supervised Active Gym sessions with qualified staff at all five South Gloucestershire Leisure Centres: Bradley Stoke, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Thornbury and Yate 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
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“I’m too busy.”
“I’d rather watch television.”
These are some of the reasons people often give why they don’t read but have you ever considered some of the benefits of reading? Reading is still as popular as ever and some of the benefits include:
Helping us to relax and unwind which can often help us get a better night’s sleep
Stimulating our mind – keeping it agile and able to cope with the changes in our lives
Broadening our horizons and discovering new ideas or challenging some of our prejudices
Inspiring us – people from both history and fiction can help inspire us to change our lives or look at life differently
Learning about a vast array of subjects from archaeology to zoology and everything in between
South Gloucestershire has 13 libraries located in most main communities and a mobile serving the rural areas. Each library has a wide range of books which are changed on a regular basis. If you aren’t a regular reader why not drop into your local library, the staff would be more than willing to help you find books that will meet your tastes.
Remember membership is free and if you are aged over 60 you receive 50% discount on reserving any book in our catalogue. We also stock a range of formats for you to choose whichever is easier for you!
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If you can’t see well enough to read ordinary print we have a wide selection of books in large print including the latest bestsellers. Or if you prefer we also lend spoken word on cassette and CD for you to listen to at home. There is a hire charge for these but there are concessions for over 60s and disabled people. Why not join today?
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An active mind = an enquiring mind = an informed mind!
What is the name of the Roman Road that runs from Chester to Colchester?
Where can I read the Magna Carta?
What is the meaning of the word serdab in an architectural context?
(See below for answers)
You could try Google but can you be sure of the authenticity and accuracy of the website you select and what if you get 10,000 possible sites? South Gloucestershire library service subscribes to some of the best available information sites in the UK to ensure you get the right answer from definitive information resources.
These include:
The Oxford English Dictionary, which will further your capabilities as a wordsmith
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, which gives you an insight into the lives of more than 55,000 people who helped shape British history.
Oxford Reference Online, which holds more than 300 dictionaries, yearbooks and subject reference books as well as a 20th Century time-line for a number of subject areas.
Ancestry: a database of births, deaths and marriages as well as census information for the UK to help you to trace your ancestry back to its roots.
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This particular resource can only be accessed within the library via one of our computers. You can book a session on the computer at the library of your choice. Guidance notes are available and during quiet times staff will help you to get started.
If you are unfamiliar with electronic Internet resources or you want to reduce the time and work involved in finding an answer why not try the Library Enquiry Centre? The service is staffed by a team of information librarians who have access to a wide range of online resources that are not generally available to the public. Whether you are looking for a definition of a word or want to know who the chief executive of a company is; or maybe know the plot-line and stars of a movie but can’t remember the title, the Library Enquiry Centre team is ready to find the answer for you.
You can contact the Library Enquiry Centre at the following times: Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am – 4.30pm Sunday: Closed
You can contact them via: Telephone: 01454 866 900 Fax: 01823 272 178 Email: [email protected] Text: 07919 540 839
For more information about the library service ask at any South Gloucestershire Library or ring 01454 868006
Answers: a. via devana b. www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content. aspx?activetextdocid=1517519 c. cellar or underground chamber
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Are you having difficulty getting to your local library?
Do you know someone who is housebound who would like to borrow books and other items but has no-one to help?
South Gloucestershire Libraries Home Library Service matches carefully chosen volunteers to people who are unable to visit their local library due to ill health, disability etc. The volunteers discuss what is required with the customer and then choose books, spoken word cassettes and CDs, music CDs and DVDs, which are brought to them by the volunteer on a regular basis. Each library runs the Home Library Service for their particular area, so to access the Home Library Service just visit your local library or ring 01454 868006 and ask to be put through to them. We are also constantly seeking volunteers to help with this valuable service, so if you have a few hours a week which you could spend visiting an isolated older or disabled person, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please contact your local library on the above number or email [email protected]
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Jean only knew a little bit about computers before she signed up for a First Click course at Kingswood library. “I was listening to the radio and I heard about First Click when BBC
Bristol was doing a broadcast from Kingswood Library. I thought I’d pop along and find out more.”
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After 3 free lessons covering computer basics, the internet and email Jean is feeling a lot more confident about using her PC at home. “I have just dabbled with it up to now. I have an old lap- top, but I am thinking of updating it.”
Jean is going to use her new-found computer skills to help her stay in touch with her family and friends. Jean has a large family, some in Cardiff, with others living abroad. She is now a real convert to the benefits of email, adding that “email is great way to stay in touch with people and you can even see photos of each other the same day they were taken.”
Jean’s husband is disabled. Using the internet to have their shopping delivered direct to the house will really help. The internet can also cut out all those trips down to the bank. “Everything is so much more accessible on the internet”, Jean says.
She also uses her computer for entertainment. “I love playing solitaire and some of the card games. I am thinking of using it for digital photography next.” It is never too late to learn something new. “I aim to have a practice at least once a week - it’s good for the brain!”
If you want to learn more about using the Internet or want to develop your IT skills why not call into your local library. In partnership with South Gloucestershire Community Learning, Age UK and Filton College, libraries offer a range of IT courses to help you get started.
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Badminton and Squash Wednesday 9:30am-12:00noon (part of multi-activity morning) 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
Multi-activity sessions offer more choice and a chance to try something new whilst socialising with friends. In addition to the following activities some centres offer swimming and an exercise class as part of the session. Please phone for details.
Multi-Activity Sessions
thornbury Leisure centre*
yate Leisure centre*
Badminton and Table Tennis Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm Thursday 10:00-12:00noon (part of multi-activity morning) 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
*Indoor Bowls also available at Thornbury and Yate 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
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www.southglos.gov.uk/onthemove
Using the local bus service
If you are over 60 years old or disabled you may be entitled to a Diamond Travelcard which provides free travel on local bus services across England.
For more information and to see if you are eligible please visit the website www.southglos.gov.uk/concessionaryfares or call the concessionary fares hotline on 01454 868004
The council has been improving the local infrastructure, raising kerbs and working with bus operators to increase the amount of accessible vehicles. If you require a low floor bus to be able to use the service please contact the bus operator to check the vehicle is fully accessible before travelling.
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How to find out what buses services there are near you
1. Contact Traveline Traveline is an independent public transport information service. You can visit the website at www.travelinesw.org.uk or call 0871 200 22 33 (for BT residential lines the cost is 10p per minute plus 6p to connect).
2. Visit the South Gloucestershire Council website On the council website there are all the bus timetables for South Gloucestershire and also route maps showing where the buses go. www.southglos.gov.uk/onthemove
3. Join the South Gloucestershire Council transport mailing list For local bus and rail timetable information direct to your door register with the council mailing list by sending your contact details to [email protected] or call 01454 868004
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We often think our skeleton will provide a solid framework for life but it needs looking after just like the rest of our body. There are many steps you can take to help keep your bones healthy, most of which are linked to leading a healthy lifestyle and will help you avoid the risk of osteoporosis in later life.
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a major health concern in older people. It is a condition where bone density reduces, so bones become weaker. As a result the risk of fracture increases. Fractures can occur in any part of the body, but the wrist, hip and spine are most commonly affected.
Can osteoporosis be prevented?
To some extent our genes determine how strong our bones are, but the way we live our life also has a big part to play. We naturally lose bone density as we become older, which is why there is an increased risk of osteoporosis. However, by keeping active and eating a well balanced, calcium-rich diet, you’ll have a better chance of having stronger bones for longer.
Get active!
Your skeleton grows stronger if you do regular weight-bearing exercise. This is any kind of physical activity where you are supporting the weight of your own body, such as dancing, aerobics, tennis, brisk walking and jogging. However, if you have osteoporosis already you need to be careful of high impact exercise.
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Low impact alternatives such as walking, golf, swimming and gardening may be more suitable for you, but find something you enjoy. Having an active lifestyle will also help to maintain good balance, co-ordination and muscle strength, which are all important for preventing falls in later life.
Eat well!
Whilst it is important to consume plenty of calcium to help maintain healthy bones, other vitamins and minerals are also important. Good sources of calcium include milk and dairy foods, such as cheese, yogurt and fromage frais. To make sure you are getting enough calcium try to have 2 – 3 servings of milk and dairy foods each day. Although this is not an official government recommendation, it will provide the calcium requirements for most adults and older people. A serving would be:
a 200ml glass of milk
a pot of yogurt
a matchbox size piece of cheese
If you do not have milk and dairy foods in you diet, or you are intolerant or allergic to them, it is important to have other foods that are rich in calcium. Examples include fortified soya drinks, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage (but not spinach), and fish where you eat the bones, such as sardines and whitebait.
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If you eat a well balanced diet you should get a good mix of all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to be healthy and function properly. The Food Standards Agency advises that a healthy balanced diet has:
plenty of fruit and vegetables (at least 5 portions a day)
plenty of starchy foods, such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta, having wholegrain varieties whenever possible
some milk and dairy foods
some meat, fish, eggs, beans, and other non-dairy sources of protein
a small amount of food and/or drinks high in fat and/or sugar
If your diet is well balanced then you should not need to take supplements, such as multivitamin pills. However, as you get older nutrients are not absorbed as well by the body and you may find you have a smaller appetite. This means you may not get all the nutrients your body needs from the food you eat. In this case taking a supplement may be beneficial. If you are concerned speak to your doctor.
It is also important to make sure you have enough vitamin D in your diet as this helps the body absorb calcium. We get most of the vitamin D we need from sunlight on the skin, but it is also found in meat, oily fish, eggs and fortified margarines. However, older people, those who do not go out much and people who cover up for religious or cultural reasons may be at risk of being Vitamin D deficient. In this case a supplement of 10 mg a day is recommended. Again, speak to your doctor for more information and advice if you are concerned about this.
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Ever been ripped off, or fallen victim to a rogue trader or scam? Trading Standards runs a number of initiatives to help protect the public from falling victim to such activities! ‘Scamwise’ is a campaign to raise awareness of postal, email and doorstep scams. We have booklets which provide advice on how to keep yourself safe and ‘No Doorstep Traders’ door stickers.
Keep in the know by joining ‘The Network’. The Network sends out bulletins by email, about the latest scams, rogue trader activities and other consumer issues that may affect the public.
‘Buy With Confidence’ is an approved trader scheme run by Trading Standards in an attempt to promote the highest standards of trading. The aim of the scheme is to help consumers avoid the cowboys by providing a list of reputable businesses in a wide range of trades. So if you’re looking for a good local business that cares about its customers visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk
‘No Cold Calling Zones’ is a new initiative in South Gloucestershire and has proven very popular. The zones are identified by street signs and stickers on front doors and provide an opportunity for residents to collectively say no to unwanted doorstep trading.
If you are interested in any of these projects, contact Trading Standards on 01454 864419.
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South Gloucestershire Council and partners will be staging the second Spring Into Life Festival in May 2011.
Last year’s festival offered a huge range of fun and stimulating events for older people in South Gloucestershire, ranging from line dancing and tai chi to local history events and watercolour painting.
Keep an eye out for further information about Spring into Life from your local library and community venues.
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Ten reasons to swim
1. improved cardiovascular conditioning
4. improved posture
9. stress reduction
10. reduced risk of osteoporosis
But don’t take the experts’ word for it: get in the water and enjoy yourself!
aNd heRe aRe tWo MoRe ReasoNs:
1. Our survey said that swimming content was rated as very important by 54% of respondents and important by 25%, making swimming one of the highest scoring content areas.
2. Swimming is fun!
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50+ Swimming Friday: 2:00pm-4:00pm 01454 866686 www.filton-town-council.co.uk
60+ Swimming Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00am-12:00noon* *diving boards are open for use during the last 15 minutes of this session Wednesday (term time only): 11:00am-12:00noon 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
Casual or lane swimming offered most days as well as the following over 60s sessions:
Swimming
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Longwell Green Leisure centre
60+ Swimming Friday: 9:00am-12:00noon (9:30am-11.00am - deep end only as shallow end being used for Aquafit) 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
thornbury Leisure centre
Open for public swimming daily (please refer to the pool timetable) 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
yate Leisure centre
60+ Swimming Thursday: 11:00am-12:00noon (half the pool due to Aquafit class) 0300 333 0300 www.sgleisure.org
Kingswood Leisure centre Refurbishment
Kingswood Leisure Centre will be undergoing a major refurbishment in 2011. The main swimming pool is likely to be closed for several months in the early part of the year. We advise that you call the leisure centre in advance to check availability on 0300 333 0300
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Think about your drink
Most of us like an occasional drink but drinking too much alcohol is linked to a variety of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, stroke, high blood pressure and it can even affect mental health. Alcohol is also high in energy, and if we don’t use this energy up we store it in the body as fat. And it is a diuretic, which means you produce more urine and the body can become dehydrated, so it’s a good idea to vary between alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks when you are drinking.
Know your number
There are set recommended maximum daily intakes of alcohol for men and women. Women can drink up to 2 to 3 units of alcohol a day and men 3 to 4 units.
It is important to know how many units alcoholic drinks contain, some examples are:
Half a pint of standard strength (3 to 5% ABV) beer, lager or cider counts as one unit
A pub measure of spirit contains one unit
A glass of wine is about 2 units
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How often?
It’s best to spread your drinking throughout the week and avoid drinking too much alcohol on one occasion. If you do drink too much, avoid alcohol for at least the following 48 hours so your body can recover.
Research has suggested that drinking small amounts of alcohol a day (between 1 and 2 units) can help protect against coronary heart disease. However, this is only relevant for men over 40 years of age and women after the menopause.
Thinking of decreasing the amount you drink?
If you want to reduce the amount of alcohol you drink the following tips maybe useful:
Always have something to eat before you start drinking
If you are thirsty have a non alcoholic drink first to help you rehydrate
Alternate between non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to reduce your overall alcohol consumption
Avoid salty snacks such as crisps and nuts, as these will make you feel thirsty
Swap to lower alcoholic drinks by choosing ones that have a lower ‘alcohol by volume’ or ‘ABV’
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Take care
In some cases alcohol can increase your risk of serious illness, so be aware if you:
Are recovering from an injury or operation
Are taking medication
Have depression, anxiety or a serious psychiatric illness
If you are unsure, then check with your GP.
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u3A (unIVersIty of the thIrd AGe)
Friendly company and a variety of activities including dancing, walking, Tai Chi and games
thornbury U3a
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Get outdoors, get fit and make new friends!
Walking to Health in South Gloucestershire is part of a national initiative, which encourages and supports people to become more physically active through walking. The national initiative started in 2000 and is supported by Natural England and the British Heart Foundation.
Physical activity can have huge benefits on people’s health; research has shown that physically active people have up to 50% reduced risk of major chronic disease such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer.
So what makes walking so special?
It’s a low risk, low intensity activity that makes you feel good
It gives you more energy
It reduces stress and helps you sleep better
It keeps your heart ‘strong’ and reduces blood pressure
It helps to manage your weight
It’s a chance to make new friends
You don’t need any special equipment
You can start slowly and build up gently
It’s free!
What is available near you?
Walking to Health in South Gloucestershire provides free weekly led walks for people of all ages.
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frIends!
There is no need to book, you can just turn up! Walks are graded from ½ mile to 4 miles which means we can support people of all walking abilities: from people who use wheelchairs and mobility aids to those people who want to increase their fitness and stamina over more challenging ground.
Walkers’ comments
“Weight kept in check, less breathless. Reduces depression in winter months”
“I love the outdoors and find walking relaxes me”
“It’s good to walk and feel safe. The tea and coffee at the end make it a good social get together”
“I started when widowed and I enjoyed the walks and companionship. I have now formed a relationship and we walk longer distances – no longer time to enjoy yours”
“I have just lost my wife I need the company of those walking”
For more information and details of walks happening near you:
Telephone: 01454 868006 Email: [email protected] Website: www.southglos.gov.uk/walkingtohealth Write: Walking to health project Po box 2078 Council Offices castle street thornbury bs35 9bJ
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Rambling clubs
severnside Ramblers - Under avon area Group
01454419274 [email protected] www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk www.avon-ramblers.org.uk
01225 333295 [email protected]
[email protected] www.ldwa-bristolandwest.org.uk
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Walking leaflets from South Gloucestershire Council
Easy Access Trails books 1 and 2, Cotswold Way, Frome Valley Walkway, Severn Way, Jubilee Way, Dramway 01454 868004 or search for ‘walks routes’ www.southglos.gov.uk
south cotswolds Ramblers
This information can be made available in other languages, in large print, Braille or on audio tape.
Please phone 01454 868006 if you need any of these or any other help to access Council services.
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w hAt’s next?
Can you help us make the Active Directory 60+ even better?
1. For new activities, complete and return the form overleaf by 30th November, 2011
2. Tell us what you think in the space below:
Please return to: Community Sport & Active Lifestyles PO Box 2078 Council Offices Castle Street Thornbury South Gloucestershire BS35 9BJ [email protected] 01454 862296
to: Community Sport and Active Lifestyles
Name of activity:
Seasonal/Dates (if applicable):
Contact telephone number:
N.b. For exercise classes, please give name of instructor and Register of Exercise Professionals registration number.
www.southglos.gov.uk/A4L

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