Leading North East health and wellbeing charity, Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is marking World Mental Health Day by hosting an event open to the whole community at the Pioneering Care Centre, Thursday 10th October, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm.
The Garden Kitchen
PCP’s coffee shop, will be hosting a “Tea and Talk” event to tackle the stigma and discrimination regarding mental health. There will be a range of special deals on drinks and homemade cakes. The event will be supported by PCP’s health advocates, who will be on hand to keep the conversation going and provide information and support. Throughout the day there will be a number of activities including:
Nordic Walking:
9.30 – 10.30 am
Get to know the local area with Liz Jolly Fitness Nordic walking group. With walking poles provided, improve your fitness and have fun in a social exercise group.
Cost £3.00
Health Walk:
9.30 – 10.30 am
Explore Newton Aycliffe and beyond at a leisurely pace, whilst meeting new people.
Cost: Free
Upbeat Chair Aerobics:
11.30 – 12.30 pm
Get fit in this low impact class using a chair as a prop.
Cost: £4.00
Computer Suite:
10.00 – 1.00 pm
Will be open for people to use and access social media and to connect with people online in a safe space.
Cost: Free
Outdoor Gym Sessions
Alison will be on hand to deliver sessions to support people who are interested in using our PCP’s community gym but are not sure where to start.
Cost: Free
Carol Gaskarth, PCP Chief Executive, said “PCP are hoping the event will help break the stigma around mental health and get people talking. Too often we hide how we are truly feeling and cover up emotions with a smile and telling people we’re “fine” when we aren’t! PCP want to show people it’s okay not to be okay and a conversation can really help!”
To find out more about other events PCP are planning please follow PCP on Twitter @PioneeringCare, Facebook @PCPandCentre or Instagram @pioneeringcare
