Wellbeing Week

Health & Wellbeing Week 23rd – 27th January, 2012

What’s On?

Dear Colleague Following on from the highly successful Health and Wellbeing week in January 2011, the University will again be providing a similar opportunity to experience a range of events tailored to the broad themes of Health and Wellbeing during the week of 23rd January, 2012.

During the week, and in conjunction with a number of external providers, there will be a range of seminars covering everything from mental health through to various forms of therapy and pre-retirement planning.

There will also be a Wellbeing Fair on Monday 23rd January with a variety of stalls and providers all eager to show (or sell!) you their wares!

I do hope you find these opportunities interesting and helpful and that you are able to take advantage of as many of the sessions that interest you as possible. As ever if you have ideas for other activities or events then please let the Organisational Development and Wellbeing team in HR know.

Steve Igoe Pro Vice-Chancellor (Resources)

Health and Wellbeing Week During Wellbeing week a diverse programme of health, mental health and wellbeing initiatives has been arranged to offer something of interest and value to everyone.

Colleagues from Sporting Edge and the Counselling Service have collaborated with the Wellbeing team to ensure that a depth of provision is provided.

From Monday, 23rd January until Sunday, 29th January Sporting Edge will offer every member of staff a weeks free Premier Off-Peak membership that will allow access to all of the fitness classes and swim sessions listed in the programme and use of the fitness suite before 4.30 PM (following an induction). To apply for this membership please download an application form from the Sporting Edge website or visit Sporting Edge reception in person.

During wellbeing week all alternative therapy treatments and services are offered with a 20% discount on the standard price. To benefit from these competitive rates please visit the on-line store from the 9th January, 2012. store.edgehill.ac.uk to book.

Please be advised that spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. On receipt of booking confirmation a member of the OD and Wellbeing Team will contact you to confirm your appointment time.

For additional information please contact the OD & Wellbeing Team. odandwellbeingteam@edgehill.ac.uk or call extension 7967 or 01695 650967 Please note that it is expected that any time taken to participate in sessions and events will be your own and must be approved by your Line Manager.

Monday 23rd January 2012 Health and Wellbeing Fair Visit the Health and Wellbeing Fair held in Hale Hall from 10AM – 3.00PM. and:

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Enjoy a relaxing stress massage Have a mini manicure Check your fitness levels Collect a piece of free fruit Monitor your stress levels Pick up a bottle of vitamin supplements Receive advice and guidance from our OHS Adviser Book a Lite Box

Exhibitors will include

The Counselling Service Sporting Edge Weight Watchers Fresh Fruit Stall The Beauty Barn Knitting Expert

Medi Cash Eduhealth Slimming World Costco Scentsty Candles

Sessions and Events

Early Morning Swim The pool, 7.45 AM. until 8.45 AM. No Charge.

Swimming tones you up and will strengthen your heart and lungs. So why not take advantage of this free session.

Car Wash 15 Places available, Book via on line store, £5.00 Get your car washed and polished for £5.00

Urban Walks Meet In Lady Margaret Hall at 12.00. PM, No Charge.

Join Margaret and Bernie for a guided local walk approx. 40 minutes

Healthy Lunch Option The meal option will be subsidised and nutritional information will be provided Visit the HUB and purchase the special healthy lunch option.

Knit for Charity Hale Hall 12.00 AM. - 2.00 PM. Wool and needles – No Charge.

Knitting is a great stress reducer so visit Mary to collect wool and needles and learn to knit for charity.

Women’s Health Milton House Group Room, 3.00 PM. until 4.00 PM, 12 Places available Book via online store, No Charge.

A one hour workshop packed full of information and tips to help you embrace the menopause with grace, humour and acceptance.

Holistic Facials Milton House Room 4, 5 places available. Book via the on line store, Subsidised price £14.00 Improve circulation and skin condition and enjoy this relaxing and stress releasing experience for £14.00.

Running Club Sporting Edge 5.30 -6.30 PM. No Charge.

Enjoy your running to achieve your fitness goals with instructors led sessions.

Beginners welcome.

Tuesday 24th January 2012 Sessions and Events Early Morning Swim The pool, 7.45 AM. until 8.45 AM. No Charge.

Swimming tones you up and will strengthen your heart and lungs. So why not take advantage of this free session.

Tai Chi Taster Session Sporting Edge Dance Studio, 7.45 AM 8. 15 AM. 20 places available.

Please book via online store - No Charge.

Experience the gentle flowing, movements of Tai Chi and treat your whole body to a gentle and relaxing early morning workout.

Urban Walks Meet In Lady Margaret Hall at 12.00. PM, No Charge.

Join Margaret and Bernie for a guided local walk approx. 40 minutes.

Healthy Lunch Option The meal option will be subsidised and nutritional information will be provided Visit the HUB and purchase the special healthy lunch option.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Stall Hub 12.00 PM. till 2.00 PM A wealth of fresh local produce to buy at competitive prices, family fruit and vegetable bags are on sale for £2.50.

Pre-Retirement Talk E13 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM, partners welcome. Please book place via online store No Charge, Refreshments included.

A must for all those approaching retirement. This session provides all the information and guidance needed to set you on the right course for a happy retirement.

Zumba Class 1.10 PM - 1.50 PM Sporting Edge Dance Studio , No Charge.

Ditch the workout and join the party with this Latin American dance based aerobic class

Reflexology/Massage Milton House, 1.00PM. – 6.00 PM. 12 places available.

Subsidised price £8.00 per session, please book via online store.

Reflexology can bring soothing stress relief and relaxation to the mind, body and spirit.

Positive Thinking For Positive People 2.00 PM. – 3.00 PM, Room E12. Please book via online store. No Charge.

No matter what your thinking style why not come along today and find out how to harness positive thinking and make your thinking your best- friend!

Wednesday 25th January 2012 Sessions and Events Early Morning Swim The pool, 7.45 AM. until 8.45 AM. No Charge.

Swimming tones you up and will strengthen your heart and lungs. So why not take advantage of this free session.

Reiki and Indian Head Massage Room LM4, Subsidised price £9.60 per session. 8 places available.

Please book via online store .

Visit our therapist who will help relieve pain, tension and stress

Healthy Lunch Option The meal option will be subsidised and nutritional information will be provided.

Visit the HUB and purchase the special healthy lunch option.

Book Club Library Group Room 4, 1.00 PM. till 2.00 PM, text available to purchase via online store.

The book for discussion is ‘Hope & Glory: The Days That Made Britain’ by Stuart Maconie.

Dealing with Stress Positively Milton House Group Room, 1.00PM until 2.00 PM. 12 places available.

Please book place via the online Store. No Charge.

This free session run by our Counselling Team is all about living our lives as we really want to, recognizing what really matters and putting decisions in to practice via little steps.

Your Pensions Service and AVC’s E24 11.30 AM – 12.30 PM, E22 13.30 PM - 14.30PM Please contact the OD and Wellbeing Team to book on to session. No Charge.

Short presentation followed by a Q&A session relating to ‘Your Pension Service’ and the purchasing of AVC’s.

Chiropodist J.D 22, 11 places available. Subsidised price £12.00 per session.

Please book via the online store.

Our highly qualified chiropodist will be on site to treat all general podiatry problems.

Personal Safety and Self Defence Course Sporting Edge Dance Studio, 5. 30 PM – 6.30 PM. £10.00 for course of 4 sessions.

Book via online store.

Learn the basics of self defence and personal safety awareness on this 4 week course.

Gentle Aerobics 8.00 AM. until 9.00 AM, Sporting Edge Dance Studio. No Charge.

Low impact aerobics. Fun fitness and great company.

Abs Express Sporting Edge, 1.10 PM – 1.50 PM. No Charge.

40 minute non-impact circuit based class aimed at strengthening and toning your midriff and back.

Running Club Sporting Edge 5.30 -6.30 PM. No Charge Improve and enjoy your running to achieve your fitness goals with these instructor led sessions.

Thursday 26th January 2012 Sessions and Events Early Morning Swim The pool, 7.45 AM. until 8.45 AM. No Charge.

Swimming tones you up and will strengthen your heart and lungs. So why not take advantage of this free session.

Tai Chi Taster Session Sporting Edge Dance Studio, 7.45 AM 8. 15 AM. 20 places available Please book via online store - No Charge.

Experience the gentle flowing, movements of Tai Chi and treat your whole body to a gentle and relaxing early morning workout.

Urban Walks Meet In Lady Margaret Hall at 12.00 PM, No Charge.

Join Margaret and Bernie for a guided local walk approx. 40 minutes.

Healthy Lunch Option The meal option will be subsidised and nutritional information will be provided.

Visit the HUB and purchase the special healthy lunch option.

Manicures/ Shellac nails LM4 – Manicure £8.00 Shellac £16.50. Please book via online store.

Why not treat your self to a manicure, or try the shellac treatment – both at discounted prices during wellbeing week.

Wellbeing for Men Milton House - Group Room. 3.0O. PM – 4.00 PM. 15 places available.

Please book via online store. No Charge.

A one hour workshop packed full of information and tips on general health and wellbeing for men Food and Mood Milton House Group Room, 12 places available. 1.00PM – 2.00PM Please book place via the online Store – No Charge.

This session run by our counselling team explores the relationship between what you eat, how you feel and the links between diet and mental health.

Hopi Ear Candling, Reflexology/Stress Relief Massage JD 22 from 12.00 AM to 3.45 PM. Subsidised price £8.00 per session.

12 places available, please book via online store.

Hopi Ear Candling has many positive benefits and can help with a variety of conditions of the ear. Sue can also be booked for reflexology and massage.

Core Stability Sporting Edge Dance Studio, 1.10 PM – 1.50 PM. No Charge.

A 40 minute express class with Rob aimed at improving posture and core stability.

Positive Thinking For Positive People 2.00PM – 3.00 PM Room SPS016, Please book via online store. No Charge.

This session will show you how to harness positive thinking.

Total Tone Sporting Edge 6.15 PM- 7.15 PM – No Charge.

Treat your body to some all over conditioning.

Osteopath Milton House 12.30 AM – 4.00 PM. 6 places available. Subsidised price £24.00 Please book via online store.

Osteopathy can be effective for the treatment of persistent lower back pain. If you are a sufferer why not book an appointment.

Friday 27th January 2012 Sessions and Events Early Morning Swim The pool, 7.45 AM. until 8.45 AM. No Charge.

Swimming tones you up and will strengthen your heart and lungs. So why not take advantage of this free session.

Gentle Aerobics 8.00 AM. until 9.00 AM, Sporting Edge Dance Studio. No Charge.

Low impact aerobics. Fun fitness and great company.

Urban Walks Meet In Lady Margaret Hall at 12.00 PM, No Charge.

Join Margaret for a guided local walk approx. 40 minutes.

Laughter Yoga Seminar C Room Performing Arts. 1 session 12.30PM – 1.30PM 1 session 2PM – 3PM No Charge.

A life-changing experience – join in our free session which combines laughter exercise with yoga breathing bringing more oxygen to the body and brain making you feel more energetic and healthy.

Healthy Lunch Option The meal option will be subsidised and nutritional information will be provided.

Visit the HUB and purchase the special healthy lunch option.

Fish Van 12.00 PM – 2.00 PM. Outside the HUB. An opportunity to purchase a range of fresh fish at competitive prices.

Holistic Facials Milton House Room 4, 12.30 PM until 4.00 PM Please book via the online store. Subsidised price £14.00 Improve your circulation and skin with this relaxing and stress releasing facial

Guided imagery to aid relaxation and exercise the Mind Milton House Group Room. 12 Places per session.

12.00 PM – 1.00PM and 1.00 PM- 2.00PM. Please book place via the online Store. No Charge.

Our Counselling team can help you kick start the new year by taking part in an imagery journey designed to exercise your mind, relive tension and worry, aid relaxation and promote Wellbeing.

Saturday 28th January 2012 Sessions and Events Saturday Film Club Studio Theatre, Ground Floor, Performing Arts Building - 2.00 PM. This is a free showing with free popcorn provided.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.

OD and Well-being Team LM1, Lady Margaret Edge Hill University St Helens Road, Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP Tel: 01695 650967 Ext: 7967 Email: odandwellbeing@edgehill.ac.uk Intranet: go.edgehill.ac.uk/wiki/display/sswg/Home

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