Published: Monday, 5th September 2016
Why not join us this week to take advantage of a whole host of activities this week, all designed to benefit your health and wellbeing.
Whether taking your first steps into exercise through enjoying the group walking activities to reminiscence over a tea and cake for mental wellbeing there is something going on for absolutely everyone.
Check out the Wellness Week timetable for further details to experience everything from Magic Mike at the Prince of Wales on Tuesday for families with pre-school children to the finale on Saturday at Chase Leisure Centre, when its opens it doors to lots of free activities.
If you can’t make this week, many of the activities are regular, you are always welcome to join them at a later date.
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When |
What |
Where and more info |
Cost |
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Sat 3rd
10-12pm
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Health Check Weight, BMI, Body fat analysis |
Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 |
FREE |
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Sun 4th
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Boot Camp Summer Games Boot camp activities to bring out your competitive side! |
Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260
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FREE |
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Sun 4th
10-12pm |
Hednesford Park Tennis Fun family friendly for all ages and abilities.
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Hednesford Park Chris Perrin 07969 829318
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FREE |
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Mon 5th 11-1pm
2-4pm |
Reminisce and Relax: Vintage Cream Tea Time Reminisce and relax whilst our characters take you back in time and serve your vintage cream tea. Reservations only, so call to book in advance and choose your sitting. |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
£4.50 Adults £3.50 Under 16’s |
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Mon 5th |
Walking for Health at Birches Valley Hours walk around the Birches Valley Forestry Site.
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Birches Valley, Cannock Chase Wellbeing Team 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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Mon 5th 9.30 – 10.30am
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Walk for Health Approximately 50 minute walk in our beautiful surrounding countryside. All welcome. |
Hednesford Park Pavilion WS12 1TB Lynn: 07855 099353 |
FREE |
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When |
What |
Where and more info |
Cost |
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Mon 5th 9.30 – 10.30am
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Walk for Health Approximately 50 minute walk in our beautiful surrounding countryside. All welcome. |
Hednesford Park Pavilion WS12 1TB Lynn: 07855 099353 |
FREE |
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Mon 5th 11am
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Forget-me-not short circular walk Circular walk around Hednesford Park for those less able, benches along the route. |
Hednesford Park Pavilion WS12 1TB Lynn: 07855 099353 |
FREE |
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Mon 5th 11am |
Forget-me-not short park & town walk Dementia Friendly walk that supports families and individuals living with Dementia |
Hednesford Park Pavilion WS12 1TB Lynn: 07855 099353 |
FREE |
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Mon 5th 9.30 - 2pm |
Food Health and Hygiene Course Excellent opportunity to develop a new skill. Course is provided by Cannock Chase Council Environmental Health Team. Booking essential, so call |
Trinity Church Station Road, Hednesford Lynn: 07855 099353
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FREE |
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Mon 5th 2pm |
Every Step Counts – Hednesford Park |
Hednesford Park Pavilion Wellbeing Team 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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Mon 5th 10.30am |
Buggy Walk Rugeley Library Hour walk from Rugeley Library for parents and little ones |
Rugeley Library, Rugeley 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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Mon 5th Meet 1:30pm
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Walking for Health at Marquis Drive Meet outside Marquis Drive Café 1:30pm. Approximately 60 minute walk following the RAF walk. Suitable for disabilities |
Clive Gibson 01543 504065 |
FREE |
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Tue 6th 11 – 1pm |
Willow Weaving Dementia friendly activity, providing the opportunity to engage with a traditional craft skill to aid mobility and hand-eye co-ordination. |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
FREE |
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Tue 6th 6:30- 8pm
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Disability Swim Session Please see below times for different age groups. 6:30 - 8pm under 5’s teaching pool 7 – 8pm over 6’s main pool |
Chase Leisure Centre 01543 504065 |
Contact Centre |
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Tue 6th 10 am |
Health Walk Brereton |
Ravenhill Park, Brereton Wellbeing Team 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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When |
What |
Where and more info |
Cost |
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Tue 6th 11-12pm |
Hidden Gems Drop in, discover and discuss a wealth of local history on your doorstep at our friendly conversation club. Price includes a cup of tea or coffee. |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
£1 Special Offer
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Tue 6th 10-12pm |
Wildlife Wonders Get crafty with making your very own wildlife themed wonder at Hednesford Park. All welcome! |
Hednesford Park The Green Container! Cara: 07977 427187 |
FREE |
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Tue 6th 1-2pm |
Dementia Friend Training Session Become a Dementia Friend with this free training and pledge a small action to support awareness. Please book a space. |
Hednesford Park Pavilion Community Room Lynn: 07855 099353
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FREE |
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Tue 6th 2-4pm |
Magic Chris Fun for pre-school children and their families. To laugh their little socks off! In partnership with Grow Up Great. |
Prince of Wales Theatre 01543 578762 |
£1.50 Pay on door! |
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Wed 7th |
National Fitness Day Free Tasters Grit, PT, Fitness Assessments, Boot camps
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Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 Chase Leisure Centre 01543 504065 |
FREE |
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Wed 7th |
Walking Football: free taster session Free taster session, intro to walking football.
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Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 Chase Leisure Centre 01543 |
FREE |
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Wed 7th 10-11am |
Museum Cookie Club New for 2016, the Cookie Club read and discuss a range of novels on the first Wednesday of the month. Enjoy a cake and a cuppa whilst making new |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
FREE |
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Wed 7th 10-12pm |
Toast Shop Wednesday morning drop in for vulnerable adults at Hednesford Park |
Hednesford Park The Green Container! Lynn: 07855 099353
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FREE |
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When |
What |
Where and more info |
Cost |
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Wed 7th
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School Walks: Midweek Mile Get your kids active on the first day back at school. Join in the daily mile
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Local schools |
NA |
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Wed 7th |
Back to Netball Not played since school? Sharpen up those skills with a return to a fun team sport. |
Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 |
FREE |
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Wed 7th 10am |
Walking for Health Marquis Drive |
Marquis Drive Visitors Centre Cannock Chase Wellbeing Team 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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Thu 8th 9.15 – 10.15am |
Beginners running Taster session to take the next step in your fitness. Come along to this supported session to see whether it’s your thing!
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Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 |
FREE |
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Thu 8th 10.30 – 12.30pm |
You Crafty Thing! Unwind and forget the stresses of everyday life. Join the sharing of your favourite crafts and textiles with others. Whilst knitting and nattering, lacing and laughing, don’t forget your break for a cuppa! |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
£2 special offer price |
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Thu 8th 10-12pm |
Spring up at Hednesford Park. An opportunity for people to come plant bulbs, and reap the rewards by enjoying them pop up in Spring 2017. All welcome!
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Hednesford Park The Green Container! Cara: 07977 427187
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FREE |
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Thu 8th 10.35am |
Buggy Walk Cannock Lirbary Hour walk from Cannock Library for parents and little ones |
Cannock Library, Cannock 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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Thu 8th 11-2pm |
Wheels for All All inclusive cycling session with specialist bikes. |
Cannock Chase Leisure Centre and Cannock Park 01543 504065 |
FREE |
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Fri 9th |
Healthy Eating Awareness Day Information on offer to educate and help you on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
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Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 Chase Leisure Centre 01543 504065 |
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Friday 9th 10 am Start |
Every Step Counts Mill Green Nature Reserve 12 week programme to support people to become more active through walking. |
Mill Green Nature Reserve Cannock 01543 501516 |
FREE
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Fri 9th 10am start |
Health Walk A guided walk over Hednesford Hills discussing the history of the hills, its flora and fauna. Adults only event. Wear sensible outdoor footwear and clothing. Steep hills involved. |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
FREE |
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Fri 9th 11-1pm 2-4pm |
Reminisce and Relax: Vintage Cream Tea Time Reminisce and relax whilst our characters take you back in time and serve your vintage cream tea. Reservations only, so call to book in advance and choose your sitting. |
Museum of Cannock Chase 01543 877666 |
£4.50 Adults £3.50 U-16’s |
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Fri 9th 9.45am-12pm |
Buggy Walk and Jackanory Session Parents and Carers with little people are invited to do an activity trail. |
Pavilion Hednesford Park Lynn: 07855 099353
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FREE |
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Fri 9th 10-3pm |
Chase Active Friday Join in the accessible sporty fun. Specialist activities for those with learning, physical and long term health needs. |
Chase Leisure Centre 01543 504065 |
£4 FREE for Carers |
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When |
What |
Where and more info |
Cost |
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Sat 10th 10-12pm |
Health Check Weight, BMI, Body fat analysis |
Cannock Chase Leisure Centre George: 01889 586260
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FREE |
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Sat 10th 10-4pm |
Raise Money for Macmillan Various activities
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Cannock Chase Leisure Centre George: 01889 586260 |
NA |
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Sat 10th 10.15am |
Health Walk St Luke’s Cannock Hour walk from ST Luke’s Church Cannock. |
St Luke’s Church Centre Cannock Wellbeing team 01543 501516 |
FREE |
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Sat 10th 10am-4pm |
Family Fun Day Swimming to include inflatable and fun and float sessions. Trampoline and archery sessions (led by qualified coaches), outdoor inflatables, fire service appliances, face painting, Chase Active Inclusive Cycling, arts and crafts workshops, Cannock Radio, Sh’Bam taster sessions, gym tours and inductions, bootcamp sessions. |
Cannock Chase Leisure Centre 01543 504065 |
Free Some activities choose and charge |
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Sun 11th |
Go-Tri Mini Triathlon Not ready for a full Triathlon? Try this mini version to get you started. |
Rugeley Leisure Centre 01889 586260 Visit www.staffordtri.net |
Entry Fees Apply |