Active Health

Active Health is an exciting new project to provide physical activity and healthy eating sessions to people aged over 50 in Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford.

David Hogg has been appointed as the Active Health Development Officer to co-ordinate the project and will be part of Epping Forest District Council's Sports and Health Development team. The project is funded by Age Concern East via the Big Lottery as a result of a successful application. A total of £153,886 has been allocated to the project over 4 years. The project will involve working with a range of partners such as Harlow and Uttlesford District Councils, West Essex Primary Care Trust, voluntary organisations and groups, sheltered housing accommodation and local community groups.

The aim of the project is improve the health and well being of older people and allowing them to become more physically active and involved in the community. A number of events have already been organised to raise awareness of the project, the most recent one was held at Parsonage Court offering the residents a selection of physical activity opportunities ranging from Nintendo Wii games to dance classes.

Seated Exercise

A very gentle exercise class taken whilst sitting in a chair with the main focus on mobility and improving quality of life.

These sessions take place on Thursday mornings at:
• Parsonage Court, Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 2BB from 10am to 10:30am
• Frank Bretton House, Bansons Way, Ongar, CM5 9BS from 11:30am to 12 noon

Movement Class

A fun social class that involves balance, stretching, strength and fitness trainings for over 50's. Ideal if you're looking to take up exercise for the first time.

Come along on:
• Thursdays at Epping Hall, St John's Road, Epping, CM16 5JU from 6pm to 8pm
• Fridays at Fyfield Village Hall, Ongar, CM5 0RG from 2pm to 2:45pm

Contact Details

For further information about Active Health activities for over 50's contact David Hogg:
• by telephone on 01279 564269
• by email to dhogg@eppingforestdc.gov.uk