OLL Well-Being

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions?
NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free.
Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at 🔗cornwallft.nhs.uk/talking-therapies

22/08/2026

📢 We are pleased to let everyone know that there is now a start date for the inclusive swimming sessions!

📅 Every Friday, starting 11th September

⌚ 2:30-3:30 in the afternoon

📍 St Austell Leisure Centre

💷 £2 cash to begin with (but free for the first 4 weeks)

✅ A swim teacher and lifeguards will be at these sessions. There will be lanes and open space for swimming. Limited to 15 participant spaces. Carers/supporters may need to be in the water depending on ability.

🎟️ To book, you must get contact Chris and Wendi from Our Active Community:

📱 07970 965 470

📧 [email protected]

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ℹ️ Some extra information…👇

👋 On Friday 4th September, 2:30-3:30, there will be a dry introduction and information session at St. Austell Leisure Centre. This is a chance for people who are interested in swimming to come along and see the pool, as well as meet the swim teacher. There will be no swimming on this day, just a chance to ask questions and give ideas about what will make this swimming session as good as it can be. You could also sign up if you haven't already.

🐦 Some people have already signed the early bird swimming register and their place is guaranteed in the first week. We will be getting in touch with those individuals to confirm whether they are still interested.

22/08/2026

"I need to get fit, but I don't want to wreck my joints." 🚶‍♀️

This is one of the biggest reasons people come to WalkActive.

You want to feel fitter.
You want more energy.
You want to move more.

But you don't want fitness to feel punishing, painful or impossible to keep up.

That's where walking can be powerful — especially when it's coached.

Here's a stat worth knowing: walking is far gentler on your joints than running, which increases hip force by around 83% and knee force by a massive 134% compared to walking.

WalkActive helps you improve how you walk, so you're not just stacking more steps on top of poor habits 🚫

You learn how to use posture, pace, foot placement and rhythm 🧘‍♀️➡️🏃‍♀️ to make walking feel more effective and more supported.

It's fitness that fits real life: school runs, dog walks, park loops, holidays, lunch breaks, and "I've got 15 minutes before it rains" moments.

👉 Try The WalkActive Club with our Taster at www.walkactive.com, and learn how to make walking work harder for you.

22/08/2026

Our first Chacewater meet-up is coming this September!

⚠️ PLEASE BOOK BEFORE ATTENDING
Places are limited to 20 people and need to be booked in advance. Please don’t just turn up on the day, as we may not be able to accommodate anyone who hasn’t booked.

👉 Book your place here:
https://cornwallautism.net/meet-ups/chacewater-w-i-hall/

We’re really pleased to be starting a new monthly CAAN social meet-up for autistic adults (18+) at Chacewater W.I. Hall, just outside Truro.

📅 Starting Saturday 19th September
🕙 10:15am – 11:45am
📍 Chacewater W.I. Hall, TR4 8PY
🚗 Free parking
💚 Free to attend

We’ve limited the meet-up to 20 places to help keep the space comfortable, calm and manageable for everyone attending.

Our meet-ups are relaxed, friendly and peer-led. There’s no pressure to socialise in any particular way. You’re welcome to chat, bring a book, do some crafts, sit quietly, or simply come along and see how you feel.

Refreshments will be available, and you’re welcome to bring your own drink or snack too.

CAAN provides peer-led social meet-ups rather than care or respite. Our volunteers are not trained support workers and cannot take responsibility for individual care or support needs. Adults attending should either be able to participate independently or attend with their usual support person.

💚 Find out more and book:
https://cornwallautism.net/meet-ups/chacewater-w-i-hall/

Please share this with anyone who might be interested, but do remind them that booking is required before attending.

Cornwall Adult Autism Network is associated with The Sparkle Foundation UK

22/08/2026

Belly Dance Classes at YMCA Cornwall every Monday 💃

✨ 7pm - 8pm: Beginner & Improvers
✨ 8pm - 9pm: Intermediate & Advanced

All ages, shapes and abilities are welcome. Whether you're completely new to belly dancing or looking to develop your skills, there's a class for you!

📞 For more details or to book your place, contact Liz on 07480 142880 [email protected]

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21/08/2026

https://letstalksaferfamilies.org/

What is Let’s Talk?
We believe that parents and carers have a really important role in keeping our children and young people safe.
We think it is essential that you know about the current issues our children and young people are facing.
As parents ourselves, we know how valuable it can be to have tips on how to speak to our children and young people and what we can do to help, guide and support them.
Building safer families, together.

21/08/2026

Join our Newquay walking group!

Fridays 10 am -12 noon every fortnight.

Walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay active, and doing it with others can make it even more enjoyable and motivating.

Benefits of joining a walking group include:

✅ Improving fitness and overall physical health
✅ Helps boost mood
✅ Helps reduce stress and anxiety
✅ Helps improve sleep and energy levels
✅ Builds confidence
✅ Chance to meet new people
✅ Enjoying time outdoors and connecting with nature

Our group is friendly, free to join, and each walk lasts around two hours.

Come along, get moving, and feel the difference. 💙

Sign up now - https://cornwallmind.org/referral-form/