Sefton’s youngest residents are in for a half-term filled with fun and games as the ever popular Be Active programme returns in February. With activities catering for children from reception age to 12 years old, Be Active’s programme is available at leisure centres across the borough. February Fun Day’s will see children take part in a number of enjoyable and challenging activities including obstacle courses, … Continue reading Half-term fun activities

Living Well Sefton’s partner Feelgood Factory is running two Think Differently, Cope Differently courses in February.

If you are feeling stressed, a bit low or having difficulty coping with things right now then this FREE five-week course could be what you need.

One course starts Thursday, 8 February at the Feelgood Factory in Netherton. While the other is at Woodvale Community Centre, Meadow Lane, Ainsdale on Wednesday, 21 February. Both courses run 10am to 12noon. Book through central number 0300 323 0181 or email: LWS@seftoncvs.org.uk

The course provides the skills and tools to help overcome worries and challenges that lead to negative and unhelpful thinking. People will be able to:

Find ways of managing anxiety and negative thinking

Set goals and learn problem solving techniques

The course is based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing which are: Continue reading “On course to boost wellbeing”

Sefton continues to help vulnerable people get through winter by hosting a Keep Warm, Keep Well event next month. The Local Authority, alongside Sefton OPERA, are supporting the National Energy Action’s Warm Homes Campaign by organising an event at the Atkinson Arts Centre, Southport, on February 19 from 11am. A recent report highlighted that over a million families won’t be able to meet basic costs … Continue reading Keep Warm, Keep Well event

Alzheimer’s Society will be holding two drop-in volunteer recruitment events for its new service called Side by Side, which will provide one-to-one volunteers for people living with dementia to help them stay active and involved in their communities. This has replaced the Befriending service. The first event is at Linacre Bridge Community Hub, 546 Stanley Road Bootle, L20 5DW on Tuesday 30th January, 10am-12.30pm. While the … Continue reading Can you help someone with dementia keep doing the things they love?

Sefton residents are being encouraged to take advantage of activities offered by local community groups to kick start a healthy new year. Local partners of wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton have something to appeal to a wide range of people looking to keep to their new year resolutions. Additionally, the Living Well Sefton mentors work on a one-to-one basis over a period of time with … Continue reading A healthy start to the new year