What's going on in our community?
We at Pioneer Medical Group take pride in supporting the local community. You will usually find one of our partners at community forum events adding a voice to local issues. Take a look at our Facebook feed to find local events and campaigns that we are supporting.
Looking for a local support group? Want to know what's going on in the community if you have diabetes? Do you need someone to talk to? Make use of the WellAware website for a comprehensive list of all your local charitable and local governmental support groups.
Looking for a local support group? Want to know what's going on in the community if you have diabetes? Do you need someone to talk to? Make use of the WellAware website for a comprehensive list of all your local charitable and local governmental support groups.
Staying Steady - exercise class for the elderly
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Public Health and Bristol City Council have launched an excellent new group at the Greenway centre called Staying Steady - a strength and balance exercise programme for older people. The group aims to reduce risk and fear of falling and reduce social isolation.
Do you have an elderly friend or relative that would benefit from some social interaction and easy exercise? It's a self-referral service. Follow this link to read the leaflet for more details and contact numbers. Alternatively call the greenway centre on 0117 950 3335 for more information or to book a class. |
Walking Group Timetable
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The Henbury walking group are busy as ever with a full schedule of walks on offer. The group meet regularly for walks in and around the Bristol area. Sometimes further afield. The walks are of variable length and cater for all abilities. Those walks that are more demanding are highlighted in the time table.
Follow the buttons below to view the timetables. Or contact the organisers if you want more information. What are you waiting for? Walk yourself fit with friends. Page 1 / Page 2 / Page 3 / Page 4 |
Dr Chadwick's Great Ethiopia Run
Congratulations to Dr Chadwick! On the 27th of November she successfully ran the Great Ethiopian run for charity. She ran with a group organised by Dr Sue Thomas (a previous partner at Bradgate Surgery). Prior to leaving for Ethiopia Dr Chadwick raised a significant cash donation along with collating medical supplies for the clinics.
The 4Ethiopia charity support health, education and sanitation in areas of great need. If you feel able to donate please visit this link. Or check out the charity website here. Thank you all for your support. |
Dr Chadwick handing over charitable donation
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Learn Direct courses for over 19s on benefits.
Dementia friendly swimming sessions
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Bristol City Council offers dementia friendly swimming sessions at Henbury and Horfield Leisure Centres. Dementia friendly swimming sessions are quieter sessions at swimming pools with trained staff and appropriate facilities. You don’t need to be able to swim for these friendly sessions. They are for people of all abilities and if you want advice please speak to pool staff at the Leisure Centres.
The accessible swimming sessions are in a safe, supportive environment with:
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April - July 2017 Updated Walking Group Timetable
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Get Involved - The Bristol quality of life survey
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Updated Walking Group Timetable
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Henbury Healthy Walking Group
We walk every Thursday morning, and all our walks start from the Bus Stop on Crow Lane outside Brookridge House Flats, normally starting at 9:25. Most of us are old enough to qualify for Bus Passes, which we use extensively. The walks are fairly gentle, and typically last between 1.5 and 2 hours. We travel to all parts of Bristol, and also to nearby towns in North Somerset & South Gloucestershire. 
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Energy-Saving Internship
August 2016 Neighbourhood Forum
Walking Groups
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A local walking group offering free walks in our area. Great for exercise and companionship.
There are about 40 walking groups in Bristol including Lawrence Weston, Avonmouth, the Downs and Westbury. If you’re interested contact the groups via judith.Taylor@bristol.gov.uk (Neighbourhood Team Leader, Public Health department) Click onthe image for an expanded view. |
Diabetes UK South West Group Meeting
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A regional meeting of the Diabetes UK charity support group being held on the 25th of April. These are local people working to support diabetics on our community. The group is very active with links to the natiional charity.
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Cooking classes
Free cooking and tasting session. Tuesday 26th April. 10am to 12pm at the Bradgate site. Come and try some tasty, healthy, cheap and easy to make food with Chef Glyn Owen. He will share ideas about how to cook, what to cook and how to do it on a budget. Ideas that could really improve your health. Check out his website at http://www.kidsandfood.co.uk/
