Health & Well-being
The Wolverton Yoga Group
A friendly, mixed ability group of local people who enjoy practicing yoga together. It is open to everyone – you don’t need to be fit or flexible! Why not come and join on a Tuesday evening from 8.00 – 9.15pm
www.letschill.co.uk
Bipolar UK Milton Keynes Support Group
A support group for everyone affected by bipolar including individuals, family, friends and carers. Offering guidance, information, social activities and an opportunity to meet others. The group meet on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm in the meeting room. Contact: Paul or Bernard on miltonkeynes@bipolarukgroups.org
www.bipolaruk.org
Halsa Pilates
Small, friendly classes suitable for those who are new to Pilates or have previous experience. We will work at your pace ensuring that you are confident in the exercises whilst building strength and tone in your body.
Benefits:
• strengthen your core muscles and stomach
• increase tone, flexibility, stability
• build confidence
• recover and protect from injury
• improve posture and balance
• reduce stress
Places are limited. To book your place please email Beth at info@halsapilates.com or www.halsapilates.com
Postnatal Pilates
A specialist physiotherapy led postnatal class aimed at new Mum’s who have been cleared to exercise by their GP at their 6-8 week check, or Mum’s at any stage who want to return to exercise. This is a less intense class, focussing on rebuilding posture, core and pelvic floor strength. Exercises will be progressed at your own pace and babies are welcome up until they are crawling! Places must be booked in advance. www.physiopilatesmk.co.uk
Drug and Alcohol Family Support (DAFS)
DAFS is a caring support group created for parents and family members of loved ones suffering from drug and/or alcohol addiction. The group is run by volunteers, all of whom have lived experience of dealing with an addicted loved one.
They run sessions fortnightly on a Monday by appointment only. For further information contact Val or Lynn on 07598 346244 or 07874 849659 or email dafsmk@mail.com
Social Activities
Arts Group (MK Arts for Health)
Arts for Health (Milton Keynes) uses arts and creativity to improve health and wellbeing. Join the team for this drop-in session every Monday in the Main Hall between 2-4pm. Sessions are just £2 per week and everyone is welcome.
Contact: info@artsforhealthmk.org.uk
Milton Keynes Country Market:
The Country Market is a co-operative. Every Friday from 9am to 1pm (excluding January), local producers display their handmade craft items, baking, honey, preserves, plants and more, plus a cafe.
Wolverton Community Fridge:
Community initiative offering a simple solution to wasting less through the sharing of good quality food. You can join the team every Wednesday from 6pm and Saturday from midday in the outdoor space by the foyer door. Everyone is welcome. There is no charge but donations are accepted. Check out the website for more details about how community fridges operate. www.mkcommunityfridge.org