Birmingham & Solihull:

Wednesday 6^th July

• 10.00am-3.00pm The Patient Support Centre within Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals will be hosting an event promoting Health Information Week. There will be an exhibition displaying a range of health information, within the Birmingham Treatment Centre at City Hospital. Exhibitions will include :  PALS, Nutrition, Stroke, Hospital from Home Scheme, Cancer Services, Research Unit, Sickle Cell Services and Speech and Language Therapy. We will also be working in partnership with Health Exchange which is a social enterprise which is dedicated to the promotion of health and wellbeing for everyone, with the aim of reducing health inequalities.  Health Supporters will be available to undertake blood pressure monitoring, and BMI Checks. For more information please contact the Patient Support Centre on 0121 507 5836.

Thursday 7th July

• BSMHFT Community site (Exact location will be confirmed) - Mental Health Information - Display for Service Users, Carers and Staff. Staff from Patient & Public Involvement and the Library will be on hand to answer any questions. 

• Friday 8th July

• SIFA or Midland Heart – to be confirmed. Mental Health Information - Display for Service Users, Carers and Staff. Staff from Patient & Public Involvement will be on hand to answer any questions.

All week:

• Display at the Patient Advice and Information Centre, Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust
• Display at Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust community sites
• Health Information display st Library Education Centre, Level 1, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
• Health Exchange is holding events and displays at these sites:
  
  • Soho Primary Care Centre, Winson Green Road, Handsworth, B18 7AG
  • Finch Road Primary Care Centre, Finch Road, Lozells, B19 1HS
  • Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, B3 3 HQ
  • Summerfield Primary Care Centre, Louise Road, Winson Green, B21 9RY
  • City Hospital Birmingham, Treatment Centre, Dudley Road, B18 7QH

Solihull:

Monday 4th July 

• 2.00pm at Solihull Central Library - Healthy Story Time
• 5.00-7.00pm – Come and unwind with a ball of wool at Shirley Library. Did you know that knitting is the new yoga? Studies have shown that it can help lower stress levels and make you calmer. So why not give it a go? Experts on hand to teach you, wool and needles available.
• 5.00-7.00pm Wii R Fit! At Chelmsley Wood Library Fun for the whole family with the Nintendo Wii games console. Challenge each other to a game of ten pin bowling, tennis or golf

Tuesday 5th July

• 10.00am-12.00pm - Head and Shoulder Massage at Chelmsley Wood Library. Come and join an introductory session on how to offer and experience a relaxing head and shoulder massage. Learn to begin to Chill! Booking essential.
• Adventure Aerobics- Tickety Boo bring you a fantastic array of fun, adventure fitness stories that children find enchanting. For children 3+. Booking essential.
  
  • 9.30am at Balsall Common Library
  • 11.45am at Solihull Central Library
  • 2.00pm at Castle Bromwich Library        
• 11.00am at Chelmsley Wood Library - Book Doctor Cafe

 

 Wednesday 6th July

• 11.00am-12.30pm. Better or Verse (with poet Brenda Read-Brown) at Solihull Central Library, Longdon Room. There’s nothing like a bright idea when you’re feeling a bit down. This is poetry with a difference, guaranteed to boost your confidence with words, but it’s definitely not like school. This is fun with no pressure! Booking essential.

Thursday 7th July         

• 10.00am-12.00pm. Tai Chi at Solihull Central Library, Longdon Room. Join an introductory session to Tai Chi which involves practicing slow motion routines, breathing awareness, active relaxation and controlled movements. Experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi, a moving meditation which contains health benefits for mind, body and spirit! Drop in sessions at: 10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am and 11.30am.

Friday 8^th July

• 10.30am at Chelmsley Wood Library - Healthy Story Time

Saturday 9th July

• 2.00-4.00pm Wii R Fit! At Shirley Library Fun for the whole family with the Nintendo Wii games console. Challenge each other to a game of ten pin bowling, tennis or golf. 

 

Black Country:

Dudley:

• Monday 4th July 

  • 10.00-12.00 Adult and Community Learning Art for Health Jewellery making at  Halesowen library, Queensway Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen B63 4AJ
  • 10.00-14.00 Health trainers - The Health Trainer service is free to anyone living in Dudley who would like support with changing their lifestyle to become more healthy.  At Sedgley library, Ladies Walk Centre, Sedgley DY3 3UA

  Tuesday 5th July

  • 10.00-14.00 Health trainers at Brierley Hill Library, High Street, Brierley Hill DY5 3ET
  • 10.00-14.00 Health trainers at Gornal Library, Abbey Road, Lower Gornal Dudley DY3 2PG
  • 10.00-13.00 Health trainers at Cradley Library, Colley Lane, Cradley, Halesowen B63 2TL      

  Wednesday 6th July      

  • 10.00-13.00 Health trainers at Lye library, Chapel Street, Lye, Stourbridge DY9 8BT
  • 10.00-14.00 Health trainers at Dudley library, St James's Road, Dudley DY1 1HR
  • 10.00-14.00 Health trainers Stourbridge library, Crown Centre, Stourbridge DY8 1YE
  • 10.00-14.00 Health Market at Dudley Library, St James's Road, Dudley DY1 1HR. Including: Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK, Health Through Warmth, Urology Nurses from DGoH, Health trainers, Stroke, Dudley LINk , Cancer support, Osteoporosis, Adult and Community Learning, Health Records, Public Health, Sport and leisure, St Thomas’s Network – Transformational Coaching plus various taster sessions; Indian head massage, pilates, yoga.                
  • 2-4pm - Adult and Community Learning Art for Health Jewellery making  at Sedgley library, Ladies Walk Centre, Sedgley DY3 3UA

  Thursday 7th July

  • 10.00-13.00 Health trainers at Wordsley library, Wordsley Green, Wordsley, Stourbridge DY8 5PD
  • 10.00-13.00 Health trainers at Coseley library, Castle Street, Coseley, WV14 8DW     
  • 10.00-12.00 Health trainers at Halesowen library,Queensway Mall, Cornbow Centre, Halesowen B63 4AJ

  Friday 8th July       

  • 10.00-13.00 Health trainers at Long Lane library, Long Lane, Halesowen B62 9JY
  • 10.00-14.00 Health trainers at Kingswinford library, Market Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LG

  Sat 9^th July 10am-5pm – Netherton Park Fun Day. Free entry. Including health information and advice stands

 Sandwell:

• Tuesday 5th July 9am-5pm - A Climate for Health - Global, local, health and health services – taking the temperature. Sandwell Health’s Other Economic Summit (SHOES) annual conference at The pUBLIC, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG . Register using e-mail: michelle.nicholls@sandwell-pct.nhs.uk . £25 fee for those from outside the West Midlands

• Wednesday 6^th July from 10.00am-3.00pm The Patient Support Centre within Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals will be hosting an event promoting Health Information Week. There will be an exhibition displaying a range of health information, within the Birmingham Treatment Centre at City Hospital. Exhibitions will include :  PALS, Nutrition, Stroke, Hospital from Home Scheme, Cancer Services, Research Unit, Sickle Cell Services and Speech and Language Therapy. We will also be working in partnership with Health Exchange which is a social enterprise which is dedicated to the promotion of health and wellbeing for everyone, with the aim of reducing health inequalities.  Health Supporters will be available to undertake blood pressure monitoring, and BMI Checks. For more information please contact the Patient Support Centre on 0121 507 5836.

Walsall:

Tuesday 5^th July

• 9-12 Ramblers at Central Library
• 10-12.30 Wellbeing at Aldridge Library
• 11-3pm Quit Smoking at Brownhills Library
• 1-3pm Older people at Darlaston Library
• 1.30-4pm Wellbeing at Bloxwich Library
• 3-5pm Quit Smoking at Central Library

Wednesday 6^th July

• 10-1pm Ramblers at Aldridge Library
• 11-3pm Quit Smoking at Bloxwich Library
• 11-3pm Quit Smoking at Willenhall Library

Thursday 7^th July

• 10-1pm Ramblers at Bloxwich Library
• 11-3pm Quit Smoking at Aldridge Library
• 10-12 Older people at Brownhills Library
• 10-12.30 Wellbeing at Darlaston Library
• 1.30-4pm Wellbeing at Willenhall Library

Friday 8^th July

• 9.30-4.30 Quit Smoking at Central Library
• 11-3pm Quit Smoking at Darlaston Library
• 10-1pm Ramblers at Willenhall Library

Saturday 9^th July

• 9-12 Ramblers at Darlaston Library

Wolverhampton:  

• Monday 4th July 9.30-1pm - "Library services for BME communities PLUS the Macmillan information & support advisor" outside promotion at the Phoenix Health Centre, Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton
• Monday 4th July 10 – 3pm - Health Trainers will be offering health checks at Bilston Library
• Tuesday 5th July 2.30-5pm - Macmillan information & support advisor drop in session at East park Library, Hurstbourne Crescent. Come along for a chat & pick up some advice on matters ranging from types of cancers to benefits available to support groups.
• Wednesday 6th July 2.30-5pm - Macmillan information & support advisor drop in session at Spring Vale Library, Bevan Avenue. Come along for a chat & pick up some advice on matters ranging from types of cancers to benefits available to support groups.
• Thursday 7th July 2-5pm - Macmillan information & support advisor drop in session at Pendeford Library, Whitburn Close. Come along for a chat & pick up some advice on matters ranging from types of cancers to benefits available to support groups.
• Sat 9^th & Sun 10^th July – Wolverhampton City Show. Including health information and advice stands

All week all Wolverhampton Libraries will be displaying health books & information available.

Coventry:

• Extend classes for elderly and less able (Level 1 = Elderly/Frail Group – chair based; Level 2 = Mixed Ability – chair based & standing; Level 3 = Active Elderly – chair based & standing) For information please call Simon Proctor – Extend Coordinator: 02476 832481 / 07930328721:

Monday 4th July

• Lawrence Saunders Church (2), Radford CV6 1HH 10:30 – 11:30
• St Peters Centre (2), Charles St, Hillfields CV1 5NP 10:00 – 11:00

Tuesday 5th July

• Warwick  Road Church (2), Warwick Row CV1 1EX 10:15 – 11:15
• Bevan Court (1), Cheylesmore CV3 5JB 14:00 – 15:00
• Radford Community Centre (3), Jubilee Crescent CV6 3EX 10:30 – 11:30
• Active For Health (3), Coventry Sports Centre CV1 5RY 13:00 – 14:00

Wednesday 6th July

• St John Vianney (3), Mountnod Way CV5 7GX 10:00 – 11:00
• EXTEND/Stroke Specific (1), Salvation Army Centre CV1 4AE 10:00 – 11:00

Thursday 7th July

• Church of the Risen Christ (2), Wyken Croft CV2 3AE 11:00 – 12:00
• Govind Centre (3), Moor Street CV5 6EU 10:00 – 11:00
• Stoke Heath Community Centre (3), Stoke Heath CV2 3QH 13:00 – 14:00
• Eastern Green Village Hall CV5 7BX (2) 15:30 – 16:30

Friday 8th July

• Broad Street Meeting Hall, Foleshill CV6 5BG 10:00 – 11:00
• Warwick Road Church (2), Warwick Row CV1 1EX 10:15 – 11:15
• Radford Community Centre (3), Jubilee Crescent CV6 3EX 10:30 – 11:30
• Grape Vine (2) Spon End CV1 3AR, Learning Disabilities (mild/moderate) 11:00 – 12:00
• Harry Caplan House (1), The Bridle Path, Allesley CV5 9QS 11:15 – 12:15
• Allesley Park Community Centre (2), Winsford Avenue, Allesley CV5 9NG 10:15 – 11:15

• Coventry public libraries are holding a Health Quiz with prizes at each branch library
• July is Health Promotion Month at Stoke Community Library, Kingsway, Coventry CV2 4EA
• Build up to the launch of Books on Prescription at Coventry public libraries in the following week

Herefordshire:

Shropshire:

All week - A health information display in the Shrewsbury Health Library, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ 

Telford & Wrekin:

Monday 4^th July

• 10.30 – 11.30am at Stirchley Library. Healthy Tots ‘Growing together’- A creative session for parents/carers and children aged under 5. Grow some fruit and vegetables, do activities, listen to stories, try local foods and have a fun hour at your library. Very popular session please book to avoid disappointment- 01952 382980.
• 2.30 – 3.30 pm at Donnington Library. Chat ‘n’ Choose - Enjoyed listening or reading a good book recently? Why not come and share it with someone whilst enjoying a nice cuppa. Hopefully you can swap your good read for someone else’s and receive a free book to take away.
• Launch of Information Kiosks plus competition at First Point Civic Offices - Need to find reliable information about NHS services?  Then access one of our Information Kiosks situated in the Walk in Centres and at First Point.  Enter our competition, to win gift vouchers.

Tuesday 5^th July

• 2.00 – 4.00 pm at Stirchley Library. Step this Way - Come and join the walk, organised by NHS Telford & Wrekin and Walkabout Wrekin walking for health project. To celebrate health information week we shall be meeting at Stirchley Recreation Centre for a one hour walk and will then follow onto Stirchley Library for a relaxing foot massage, healthy snacks and take home lots of tips and advice to stay healthy from the libraries ‘health zone’. For more information about Walkabout Wrekin visit www.facebook.com/#!/walkaboutwrekin    

Wednesday 6^th July

• 9.30 – 1 pm at Hadley First Point. Sun Safety & health checks- Outreach health information staff will deliver stands on sun safety outside First Point in Hadley where members of the public will be able to access free health information, children’s quizzes and freebies as well as speak to staff around sun safety issues. The public will also be offered free BMI health checks by the health trainers on site.
• 10.30 – 11.30 am at Dawley Library. Healthy Tots ‘Growing together’- A creative session for parents/carers and children aged under 5. Grow some fruit and vegetables, do activities, listen to stories, try local foods and have a fun hour at your library. Very popular session please book to avoid disappointment: 01952 382901
• 1 – 4 pm at Sutton Hill Youth Centre. Eat Well with Libraries - A drop in event for families to get support and advice from health professionals about family health.  As part of the event the State of art ‘Food Is fun’ Bus equipped with a full kitchen and learning space will be present for people to cook some healthy treats and enjoy eating them afterwards. To book a place on the food bus contact 01952 382924

Thursday 7^th July

• 9.30 – 1 pm at Asda, Donnington. Sun Safety- Residents are also invited to come along to the sun safety event at Asda shopping centre in Donnington where they can obtain information on sun safety and freebies.Tel: 01952 587418

Friday 8^th July

• At Malling Health, Telford Town Centreand PRH hospital- Sun safetyhealth information stands will be displayed within the G.P walk in Centre’s at Telford town centre and Princess Royal Hospital with the aim of raising awareness on the importance of staying safe in the sun and following the SunSmart campaign’s  ‘slip’ ‘slap’ ‘slop’ messages this year. 
• 10.30 – 11.30am Hadley Library at Hadley Learning Community. Healthy Tots ‘Growing together’ - A creative session for parents/carers and children aged under 5. Grow some fruit and vegetables, do activities, listen to stories, try local foods and have a fun hour at your library. Very popular session please book to avoid disappointment: 01952 338475
• 10.30 – 11.30am at Madeley Library. Healthy Tots ‘Growing together’ - A creative session for parents/carers and children aged under 5. Grow some fruit and vegetables, do activities, listen to stories, try local foods and have a fun hour at your library. Very popular session please book to avoid disappointment: 01952 382950
• 1.45 – 2.45pm at Donnington Library. Healthy Tots ‘Growing together’ - A creative session for parents/carers and children aged under 5. Grow some fruit and vegetables, do activities, listen to stories, try local foods and have a fun hour at your library. Very popular session please book to avoid disappointment: 01952 382905
• 1 – 4 pm at Princess Royal Hospital. Libraries for Health - Health information stand from the libraries ‘health zone’ with a variety of information on healthy eating, staying active and emotional wellbeing, plus a free prize draw to win a family cookery book. For more information about the health zone visit www.telford.gov.uk/librarieshealth

Saturday 9^th July

• 10.30 – 11.30am at Wellington Library. Tall Tales for Summer - Step into a world of unicorns, giants, dragons, golden rings and other kinds of magical things regaled by a master teller of tales, Jim Hatfield. Suitable for the whole family. Space is limited so please reserve your place at the relevant library.
• 2.30 – 3.30pm at Madeley Library. Tall Tales for Summer - Step into a world of unicorns, giants, dragons, golden rings and other kinds of magical things regaled by a master teller of tales, Jim Hatfield. Suitable for the whole family. Space is limited so please reserve your place at the relevant library.

Sunday 10th July

• 11am-5pm Urban Games at BMX Track, Leegate Avenue, Leegomery. Urban Games is a family event that will include an arena for activities such as dance, music and Community games etc.  Other activities will include BMX, skateboarding, in line sk8, circus skills, climbing wall, fire eating, drumming, stilt walking, face painting, bouncy castle to name just a few!  There will also be a 'big picnic' where people can bring along their lunch, listen to music and relax and enjoy the day. Health Information: In addition, the cooking bus will be onsite for members of the public to climb aboard and have a go at making some tasty snacks. Supporting the cooking bus will be staff from the PCT’s Health Improvement Team who will be available to offer advice and support surrounding health and lifestyle

For more events and activities for health information week visit your local library to collect a timetable or visit our Virtual Library www.telford.gov.uk/librarieshealth and click on local events.

Staffordshire:

Monday 4^th July

• 10am- 2pm at Tamworth Library. Staffordshire wide health information advice from Staffordshire LINk Drop-in. Contact Ian Burley on 01827 475645 or ian.burley@staffordshire.gov.uk
• 11.00am – 11.30am at Leek Library -  Fruit Tasting at Baby Bounce & Rhyme. Join in with the songs and try some fruit. Free. Advance booking not required.
• 10am Mid Staffs Mind – ‘Promoting mental health and emotional well being’- A talk as part of Cannock Health Fairat Cannock Library. Free. For further information call 01543 510365 or speak to a member of staff
• 10-10.30am at Codsall Library. Healthy eating, Healthy Mind BBR visit from Tracey Robinson - Bilbrook Medical Centre
• 12:00 - 13:00 at Penkridge Library. Talk - Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing
• 2 – 3.30 pm Exercise to Music (Extend) Classes at Rising Brook Baptist Church Centre, Stafford Contact:Cynthia.Boden@carersinformation.org.uk or 01785 606675

 Tuesday 5^th July

• 9.30 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. at Werrington Library - Fruit Tasting at Baby Bounce & Rhyme  Join in with the songs and try some fruit. Free. Advance booking not required
• 10am- 3pm at Tamworth Library. Tamworth centred healthy living advice from Tamworth Borough Council and South Staffs Primary Care Trust Drop-in. Contact Ian Burley on 01827 475645 or ian.burley@staffordshire.gov.uk
• 10.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m at BlytheBridgeLibrary - Fruit Tasting at Baby Bounce & Rhyme. Join in with the songs and try some fruit. Free. Advance booking not required
• 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m at Werrington Library - Turn over a new Leaf. . Free herbal/fruity tea tasting or have your usual cuppa. Opportunity to look at the new Staffordshire Cares website. Drop-in event. 
• 10.30 a.m. -11.15 am at Biddulph Library - Fruity Musical Fun Time.  Join in with the songs and activities. Try some fruit. Advance booking not required
• 10am to 12pm, Norton Canes Library. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust – Nature Tots, Aimed at pre-school children- Bug hunting, mud painting, games, craft and much more…Free. For further information call 01543 279592 or speak to a member of staff
• 10 am to 1pm. Carers’ Drop-in at Lichfield, Beacon Park Pavilion. Information, crafts, complementary therapies. Contact:Cynthia.Boden@carersinformation.org.ukor 01785 606675
• 2pm to 4pm, Norton Canes Library. Listen to story teller Julie Cooper performing classic stories and join an informal one-off reading group session to celebrate the value of reading. Free. For further information call 01543 279 592 or speak to a member of staff
• 14:00-16:00 Aromatherapy/Reflexology at Brewood Library
• 17:45-19:45 Aromatherapy/Reflexology at Codsall Library

Wed 6^th July

• 9:30 – 11:30am at Burton Library. Nature Tots. Free. Have fun with nature! A session aimed at pre-school children and their parents. Join in our healthy outside activities (whatever the weather) with our experienced Staffordshire Wildlife Trust leader. Tickets 01283 239556
• 10 am to 12 noon. Carers’ Drop-in at South Staffs – Codsall Fire Station. Indian Head massage, information etc. Contact:Cynthia.Boden@carersinformation.org.ukor 01785 606675
• 10 am to 2 pm. Farm Tour for carers, finding out about food production etc. Sheepwash Farm, Lichfield, Contact: Cynthia.Boden@carersinformation.org.ukor 01785 606675
• 10-12 Health Information Coffee Morning - Share a cup of tea or coffee and chat with representatives from: Lichfield Live at Home; Making Space; Staffordshire Links. Cost: Free. Venue: Lichfield Library, The Friary, Lichfield, WS13 6QG. Phone: 01543 510700 Email: lichfield.library@staffordshire.gov.uk
• 10:00-12:00 Nature Tots at Perton Library
• 10.00 a.m. -12.00 noon at Leek Library - Turn over a new Leaf. Free herbal/fruity tea tasting or have your usual cuppa. Opportunity to meet staff from Staffordshire Links and Brighter Futures to discuss care issues. Drop-in event.
• 11- 11.30am at Tamworth Library. Healthy Tots Baby, Bounce and Rhyme Drop-in . Contact Ian Burley on 01827 475645 or ian.burley@staffordshire.gov.uk
• 1.00 – 2.00pm Managing Back Pain - A talk by physiotherapist Diane Craig on techniques for managing back pain. Cost:Free. Venue: Burntwood Library, Sankeys Corner, Bridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BX Phone: 01543 682447 Email: burntwood.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

Thursday 7^th July

•  ‘De-Stress Thursday’ at Tamworth Library Book in advance for sessions.Contact Ian Burley on 01827 475645 or ian.burley@staffordshire.gov.uk
  • 9.30- 11.30am  Cartoon Workshop 
  • 12- 2pm Photo Frame Workshop
  • 2- 4pm Relaxation Workshop
• 10.30 am to 12.30 pm – Reiki for carers. Group meditations and talk at the Carers Centre, Austin Friars, Stafford, Contact:Cynthia.Boden@carersinformation.org.ukor 01785 606675
• 11.30 – 12 noon Exercise to Music (Extend) Classes at Lichfield Methodist Church Centre, Lichfield Contact:Cynthia.Boden@carersinformation.org.ukor 01785 606675
• 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Heath Hayes Library. Tai Chi Taster session with Ken Ansull. Free. For further information call 01543 279675 or speak to a member of staff

Friday 8^th July

• 10.00am -12.00 noon at Biddulph Library - Turn over a new leaf. Opportunity to try herbal/fruity teas. Free drop-in. 
• 09:30-11:30 Pottery for Wellbeing at Perton Library
• 10am – 12pm at Burton Library. Free. Willow Weaving - Learn the ancient art of willow weaving with our experienced tutor Sarah Grateley in this therapeutic session. Tickets 01283 239556
• 10:30-11:00 Healthy eating, Healthy Mind Storytime visit from Tracey Robinson from Bilbrook Medical Centre at Codsall Library
• 11.00-13.00 Aromatherapy/Reflexology at Perton Library
• 11.00 a.m. - 11.30 am at Leek Library - Fruit at Family Tot-time. Join in with the songs and activities. Try some fruit. Free. Advance booking not required
• 11- 11.30am at Tamworth Library. - Healthy Tots Baby, Bounce and Rhyme Drop-in. Contact Ian Burley on 01827 475645 or ian.burley@staffordshire.gov.uk
• 1.30 pm -2.30 pm at Werrington Library - Baby Massage Session. Learn relaxation techniques to help your baby and reduce your stress. Free. Book a place for yourself and baby.
• 14.00-16.00 Gardening for Wellbeing at Perton Library

Saturday 9^th July

• 10- 10.30am at Tamworth Library. Healthy Tots Baby, Bounce and Rhyme Drop-in. Contact Ian Burley on 01827 475645 or ian.burley@staffordshire.gov.uk

• 10.00am to 12pm Hand massage and reflexology, Cannock Library. Free. For further information call 01543 510365 or speak to a member of staff
• 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Tai Chi for Beginners - A practical taster session with tai chi teacher Robin Taylor. Cost: Free. Venue: Burntwood Library, Sankeys Corner, Bridge Cross Road, Burntwood, WS7 2BX Phone: 01543 682447 Email: burntwood.library@staffordshire.gov.uk

All week:

• All public libraries in South Staffordshire will have health information and stock displays all week.
• Hand washing campaign and children's educational activity packs across all Public Libraries in Staffordshire
• Health Information display at Brewood library.  Advertising physical activity, children's health, lifestyle, stop smoking. 
• Glascote Library - Fruit and herbal tea tasting throughout the week
• Wilnecote Library - Fruit and herbal tea tasting throughout the week 

 Warwickshire:

Monday 4^th July

• 10.30 – 11.00 am at Stratford Children’s Centre - Meet and Play session. Story Stomp for 2-4 year olds - Stories & rhymes on on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at Rugby Library. Story Stomp for 2-4 year olds - Stories & rhymes on emotional wellbeing health theme – “How do you feel today”
• 2.15 – 2.45pm at Binley Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme – “How do you feel today”

Tuesday 5^th July

• 10.00 - 10.30 am at Bedworth Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 10-12noon – at Bedworth Library. Blood pressure checks provided by Nuneaton Health Living Network
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at Coleshill Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at Polesworth Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at Southam Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at Stratford Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.15 – 11.45 am at Whitnash Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 2-3pm at Rugby Library - Yoga taster sessions
• 2.15 – 2.45 pm at Atherstone Library. Story Stomp for 2-4 year olds - Stories & rhymes on emotional wellbeing health theme – “How do you feel today”
• 3.30-4.30pm at Rugby Library - Yoga taster sessions

Wednesday 6^th July

• 10.00 – 10.30 am at Stockingford Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at Rugby Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 2.00 – 2.30 pm at Camp Hill Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 2.00 - 2.30 pm at Wolston Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 2.30-3pm at Dordon Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 2.30 – 3.00 pm at Bedworth Heath Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"

Thursday 7^th July

• Bedworth Market for Life event with a Books on Prescription display
• 9.45 – 10.15 am at Polesworth Library. Story Stomp for 2-4 year olds - Stories & rhymes on emotional wellbeing health theme – “How do you feel today”
• 10.30 – 11.00 am at Bedworth Library. Story Stomp for 2-4 year olds - Stories & rhymes on emotional wellbeing health theme – “How do you feel today”
• 10.30 – 11.00 am at Warwick Library. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"

Friday 8^th July

• 10.00 – 10.30 am at KenilworthLibrary. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 10.15 – 10.45 am at BulkingtonLibrary. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 10.15 – 10.45 am at KeresleyLibrary. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at RugbyLibrary. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 11.00 – 11.30 am at HenleyLibrary. Rhyme Times – for babies and toddlers. Rhymes & songs on emotional wellbeing health theme - "How do you feel today"
• 2.15 – 2.45 pm at Keresley Library. Story Stomp for 2-4 year olds - Stories & rhymes on emotional wellbeing health theme – “How do you feel today”

 

Saturday 9^th July

• 10am – 4pm at Rugby Library – outside at the front of the building - Coventry and Warwickshire MindWellbeing ResourceBus
• 10am – 3.30pm at Leamington Library - Shiatsu massage sessions

 

All week:

• Books on Prescription display at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire – main reception area.

Worcestershire:

Worcestershire is focussing on the theme of childhood obesity. The Computer bus is going to 3 venues in the county to encourage families to sign up and register with the Change4Life website. By registering they will receive a free personalised action plan as well as regular handy tips for making changes throughout the year. Health librarians will also be on hand to guide and advise adults wishing to access quality information online. The FRESH team which is celebrating its first year of supporting families with children aged 7 – 13 who are above a healthy weight to lead a healthier lifestyle will also be the supporting events. In addition to the bus the local NHS Health Trainers will be on hand to offer parents and guardians free Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements as well information on the local services available to help them with a healthier lifestyle.

• Tuesday 5^th July St Luke’s School 8am – 12pm. Health trainers, FRESH and NHS Librarians involved. Details of the events can be found on the Public Health website by visiting www.worcestershire.nhs.uk/publichealth. Contact: David Chamberlain 01527 505773 David.Chamberlain@worcsacute.nhs.uk

• Wednesday 6th July 10:30a.m.– 12p.m. at Worcester City LIbrary. BMI Testing and Health Advice. Anyone aged 16+ can get a free assessment and support from local NHS Health Trainers.

• Thursday 7^th July 10am – 2pm - Rubery Library will be holding health checks for men and women. Health trainers will be doing FREE BMI checks and helping give advice on losing weight, stopping smoking, alcohol consumption and getting fitter. Please drop in and meet your local health trainers.

• Thursday 7^th July Woodrow First School and Children’s Centre 2pm onwards. Health trainers and NHS Librarians involved. Details of the events can be found on the Public Health website by visiting www.worcestershire.nhs.uk/publichealth. Contact: David Chamberlain 01527 505773 David.Chamberlain@worcsacute.nhs.uk

• Friday 8th July 2:30-3:30p.m - 'Extend' gentle exercise Taster Session at Worcester City Library

• Saturday 9^th July FRESH picnic at the Countryside Centre, Worcester 10am to 2pm. Health trainers, FRESH and NHS Librarians involved. Details of the events can be found on the Public Health website by visiting www.worcestershire.nhs.uk/publichealth. Contact: David Chamberlain 01527 505773 David.Chamberlain@worcsacute.nhs.uk

All week:

• GP’s countywide will be encouraged to support Health Information week by displaying Change4Life resources in their practices. Change4Life focuses on 3 key messages ‘Eat well, Move more, Live longer’.
• Health information display at Evesham Library

Whole of West Midlands:

Find details of your local support and services for healthy eating, weight management, physical activity, stop smoking and much more at http://nhslocal.nhs.uk/near-me/support

Due for review June 2012

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