The new Retford Leisure Centre which opened in January 2008 is located in a medium sized town in North Nottinghamshire. It has good links with both the A1 and M1 which allows easy access.

Facilities

• 25 metre Swimming Pool
• 12 metre Training Pool
• Fitness Suite
• Aerobic Studio
• Conference Room
• Steam Room
• Sauna
• Viewing balcony
• Vending Area

Classes include:

• Monday 8.15am to 9am - Aqua Fit
• Tuesday 12.45pm to 1.30pm - Chair Based Exercise Class
• Tuesday 1.30pm to 2.30pm - Tai-Chi
• Wednesday 2pm to 3pm - Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Class
• Thursday 1.30pm to 3pm - Yoga
• Friday 12.45pm to 1.30pm - Chair Based Exercise

Most people would agree that physical activity is good for you; however, the majority of us don't do enough to improve our health and some of us don't do anything at all.

Available through your GP or Healthcare Professional, this programme aims to provide you with the support and advice you need to exercise safely and appropriately.  You will learn new skills such as how to listen to your body and exercise at a pace which is comfortable for your condition.

WHAT IS THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME? 

The Staying Well Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a ‘chronic disease self-management course’ (CDSMC), a new government initiative to help people living with long term conditions maintain their health and improve their quality of life through a self management course led by someone else with a long term health condition.

Self management programmes have been running in the USA since the 1970s and came to this country in 1994. Over this time a substantial body of clinical research and experiential feedback has built up testifying to its efficiency.

The primary aim is not to impart medical information but to facilitate the development of self management skills, such as problem solving and goal setting.

The course has been designed to help people with a chronic or long-term illness regain as much control over their physical and emotional well-being as possible. It complements existing health care programmes and treatments, empowering participants to be more informed and better able to develop partnerships with their medical practitioners.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE STAYING WELL EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME?

It is a generic, time-limited course, suitable for people who have any long-term health condition. For example: Arthritis, Heart Disease, Stroke, Depression, MS, Epilepsy, ME, Schizophrenia, Fibromyalagia, Diabetes, HIV, indeed any condition that impacts on a persons life.  The Tutors are themselves living with long-term conditions.

Tutors use a detailed, scripted manual, underpinned by ongoing research. There is a strong emphasis on participants setting practical and achievable action plans that are evaluated weekly.

The course is informal but structured allowing an equal amount of time for discussion and information. It is held in a community rather than health venue.

 What does the Course involve?

The course consists of one 2½ hour session once a week for six weeks, the maximum number of participants on each course is 16 plus two tutors who also live with a long-term condition.

The areas covered include:
Goal setting/action planning
Problem solving
Relaxation/exercise
Symptom management techniques
Fatigue management
Dealing with emotions
Communication
Medication
Living wills/power of attorney
Healthy Eating
Distraction
Guided imagery
The course is interative, informal and friendly.

Research shows that people who have attended the course:
Have greater confidence in dealing with their illness, experience less pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety. They are more likely to continue with exercise and relaxation techniques; make fewer visits to their GP and have better communication with health professionals.

Why does the course work so well?

Because individuals with different conditions share many of the same problems, no matter what illness individuals live with it is often the consequences of that illness that are more problematic than the condition itself. When you can’t do what you used to be able to and your family and friends don’t understand, anger, frustration, loss of job or mobility, depression and pain can so easily become a cycle of despair.

Feedback from participants countrywide has been excellent and although this is something very new for the NHS it is something people want.

Yes, the course is structured but there is time for short discussions to help us learn from each other and gain support and encouragement.

Courses are available throughout Bassetlaw please contact us for more details.

COVID UPDATE: Due to Covid 19 the village hall is closed until further notice and will be reviewed at the beginning of 2021. All activities and groups are suspended.

Welcome

Set in splendid countryside with oak-lined fairways, open areas, changes of level and picturesque views, and with excellent catering and hospitality to compliment the golf, Retford Golf Club is an all-year-round favourite for many golf societies and casual players.

The Tuxford Family Fitness Sessions offer the opportunity for families to exercise together. Come along and take part in the beginner and intermediate fitness sessions and take advantage of the free multi sports sessions for the children.

Sessions take place on Mondays (term time only) from 6pm to 7pm. Cost is 3.50 per adult and children attend for free.

Please note: Children exercising must be accompanied by an adult participating in the fitness class.

Your local opticians. Covers various sites, look online for your nearest branch and opening times.

A warm welcome from the New Ollerton branch

Small but very friendly branch situated on the high street in Ollerton.

• Retinal imaging
• Wide range of contact lenses
• Children’s examinations
• Downstairs room-wheelchair friendly
• Diabetic Retinal Screening

COVID19 - update, 16th July 2020 - Telephone safe and well checks, shopping and meds collection if volunteers are available. 

Still no face to face activity. Safe and well telephone calls and assistant shopping only.

Bassetlaw Hospital Discharge Scheme operates in Bassetlaw district for anyone aged 50 or over on hospital discharge and helps them to quickly regain their independence and confidence.

The patients will be visited on the ward before discharge and matched with a volunteer.  Services offered include:

• Preparing the home for return
• Assisting with visits to outpatients' appointments, shopping, collecting prescriptions and social activities
• Signposting to other service benefit checks, home safety, community transport and other community services.

All volunteers are trained and DBS checked, and will provide support for six  to eight weeks.

Opening times

Monday:    9 - 5pm

Tuesday:    9 - 5pm

Wednesday:    9 - 5pm

Thursday:    9 - 5pm

Friday:    9 - 5pm

THE ARENA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID19

A friendly and sociable group for over 50s, offering a variety of activities including bowls, short mat bowls and snooker.

The group meets every Thursday, from 10.15am to 1.00pm, at the North Notts Community Arena, Eastgate, Worksop.

For more information, please contact the Arena on 01909 480164.

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 -  for full details please visit https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page 

We also provide some services to help you keep independent which you can access at anytime, without the need for any type of assessment.

These include:

Meals at Home delivery service

 http://www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk/

Handy Person's Adaptation Service- help and support to keep people safe  secure in their home with free or low-cost but high quality essential adaptations  small practical jobs.

• telephone: 0300 500 80 80.
• email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk.

The Connect Service- can help you by finding info about local services, activities & opportunities. If needed, Connect staff can work with you around money issues, housing problems, health management & other things. This short-term support will be tailored to your needs & will focus on achieving what you want in a way that suits you.

• website: www.personalisedsupport.co.uk/Bassetlaw-Connect
• telephone: 0115 844 3541

Independent Financial Advice & Support 

 0300 500 80 80 

If after exploring these options you feel you may need more support, then you might need to have a Care & Support Assessment. This will allow you to explain the things you are finding hard to achieve & we will discuss with you how we might be able to help you.

The aim of the assessment will always be to help you regain or maintain a level of independence.  We will carry out the assessment in the most proportionate way depending on your needs, this could be over the telephone or at one of our clinics.  

Please contact us on 0300 500 80 80, an advisor can help you with your options and may complete a referral for a care and support assessment.

THE AURORA CENTRE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19. 

Meets on the second Thursday of each month, from 2pm. 

Aurora services set to relocate to enable building work to commence

02 October 2020

Aurora Wellbeing in Worksop has this week relocated a number of vital services in preparation for the start of building works and the transformation of the Old Library Building on Memorial Avenue.

Aurora Wellbeing, a local charity that supports people in Bassetlaw affected by cancer and long term health conditions was in 2019 awarded £1.56M from the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF), boosted to £2M with support from key stakeholders, to transform the Old Library Building where the Aurora charity is based.

Throughout the duration of the building works, Aurora will continue to deliver services to local people to ensure people in Bassetlaw diagnosed with cancer receive vital help and support, and until services can return to the centre in 2021.

The Aurora Charity Shop and Tea Rooms will relocate to the former Dukeries Tea Rooms building on Bridge Street in Worksop in October 2020, for a period of approximately six months and will open daily from Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm.

Aurora beauty therapy services will continue to deliver services from Sparkles Beauty, Kilton Road, Worksop and customers are asked to call 0750 3612084 during this period to book appointments.

Aurora Wellbeing Practitioners will continue to provide health needs assessments and support across the Bassetlaw area (working remotely) to help support people and their families with a cancer diagnosis, and to offer emotional support, counselling and workshops.

Aurora exercise classes, including Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi, will continue either online via Zoom or at locations across the locality.

Our support lines are open Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm). Please call us on 01909 470985 or email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk

Pre-loved charity shop
Aurora’s pre-loved charity shop is now open. They have a fantastic selection of good quality clothes, children’s toys and a second hand book collection selling books at very reasonable prices for you to browse. Their volunteers have been busy making hand-crafted quality facemasks, which have an internal breathable filter material and these are available to buy or order from the shop.

Valerie’s tearooms
They are operating a takeaway service from their much loved Valerie’s Tearooms and welcome old and new friends to visit and take away a hot drink, slice of cake or light refreshments. They also have a competitive meal deal on offer.

Aurora services
Aurora continues to offer telephone-based support and services to people and their families affected by cancer or long term health conditions. Every day their advisors speak to people who are living with cancer, newly diagnosed or struggling to move forward with life after treatment, and for many, they face additional difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak. Right now, it is their priority to stay in touch with clients, volunteers and many friends of the charity. They are continuing to offer support and a friendly listening ear to anyone who may be struggling with feelings of anxiety, loneliness or depression and encourage you to chat about your concerns. Contact Aurora via telephone, Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm, on 01909 470985.
Aurora is continuing to offer a range of support services whilst the centre remains closed, and they continue to share information and advice and arrange counselling and bereavement support. Their support groups have moved online, along with Aurora courses and exercise classes. Anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch or to subscribe to their newsletter to keep up to date. Visit www.aurorawellbeing.org.uk/worksop and click on the link.
The rest of Aurora’s facilities in the centre will be monitored closely and will become available when it is safe to do so. They are lucky to be situated in the delightful Memorial Gardens so go along, enjoy the gardens and visit the Aurora Centre.
Aurora would like to thank all of their volunteers and the local community for their continued support.

Support local
If you would like to donate to Aurora to support local people in Bassetlaw diagnosed with cancer, please visit www.localgiving.org/charity/aurorawellbeingcentres.

The telephone service is open Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm. Call 01909 470985 or email admin@aurorawellbeing.org.uk, follow them on Twitter, @AuroraCentres, or Facebook, @AuroraWellbeingCentreBassetlaw.

Aurora provides support to people affected by cancer and long term health conditions.We share information and advice, arrange counselling, signpost support groups, courses and exercise classes. We also offer professional beauty treatments and holistic therapies and advice on skin care and hair loss, to help boost self-esteem and self-confidence whilst undergoing, and recovering from cancer treatments.

The Aurora centre is open Monday - Friday 09.30 am - 4.30pm

Due to a recent surge in patient calls, our current telephone system is working to maximum capacity and is no longer sustainable for us to meet our usual prompt response times. We sincerely apologise to all our patients for the frustrations and inconvenience this is causing.

As a result, the practice has made a huge financial investment in a brand new telephone system. We are awaiting the new data lines being installed by BT as soon as possible but we are hopeful that this will be within the next 6-8 weeks.

As an interim solution, we have diverted some of our incoming calls to the Misterton site which will disperse the volume on the incoming calls and allow patients to get through to the practice much quicker.

From Monday 3rd August 2020, staff will be answering telephone calls ONLY from the Misterton surgery site. We are unable to deal with face to face enquiries at this time,

However please can we stress that the surgery remains closed to patients and no clinical staff will be on site at Misterton. We will be unable to answer the door so please do not attend the surgery unless posting a prescription.

This is the first stage of our managed approach to re-opening sites in the coming weeks. Please monitor the practice website or further details.

From Monday 3rd August for patients registered at misterton and Gringley, please call your usual telephone number: 01427 890206

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND MISTERTON SURGERY IN PERSON.

Opening Hours
Monday: 08:30 - 18.30
Tuesday: 08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
Thursday: 08:30 - 18.30
Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Rampton Village Hall

Rampton Village Hall was built in 1842 by Rev Charles Westeneys Eyre. The building closed as a school in 1914 upon the opening of Rampton Primary School. The former village school was renamed 'The Hostel' and used by Lady Ellis as both a Sundary School and function room for village activities. Part of the former Manor Estate it was sold in 1927 to become the church hall. Scouts, Guides and Gym Classes started in the 1930's. The first renovation of the hall was in 1924 following a local fundraising event. In 1969 the Parish Council raised a precept of 4d per household that year for its next renovation.

For meeting times and venues click here https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/find-a-meeting/

Weight Loss Group

CURRENTLY VIRTUAL GROUPS DUE TO COVID

Group start times

Monday: 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm and 7:00pm

Tuesday: 9:00am

Friday: 9:00am

The Slimming World group is held at The New Hall, Station, Bawtry DN10 6PU

Thursday 3.30pm and 5.30pm

Visit the website for more information https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Males and Females adults and children football teams.

Anyone wanting to help on match days get in touch!

Clubhouse available for hire- contact Zoe on  07484 797289

After more than four months in lockdown, I am sure you are looking forward to the gradual easing of the restrictions that have dominated our lives since the end of March. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 most of the TSD official events of 2020 have to be cancelled.

But as we slowly move into or new ‘normal’, it is increasingly clear that coronavirus will still be part of our lives for months to come. We know from speaking to our instructors and members that many of you are concerned about the long-term effects of the pandemic on your family wellbeing, finances, the health of your relatives and the state of the economy.

We will prioritise safety and hygiene in class when we resume training, hopefully in September. Changing facilities remain closed. Please make sure you/your child arrives already in their Tang Soo Do uniform. To maintain social distancing, coaches will no longer be applying tape to earrings that have not been taped over by parents/guardians. If you/your child are not dressed appropriately, they will not be allowed to participate.

In order to protect all coachers, participants and their families, we have the right to refuse entrance to any child and/or member if they are showing signs and symptoms of COVID-19. This includes a high temperature, continuous cough and a loss/change in sense of small or taste.

Both the UKTSDF and the government do not recommend the use of masks.face coverings during sports activities. All forms of face coverings may restrict breathing efficiency and should not be used during exercise except on specific advice from a physician. Tang Soo Do students can wear face masks before and after training if they so wish but masks should not be worn. whilst performing any form of TSD elements, including warm-ups/cool-downs.

Finally, as we emerge from lockdown, I want to take a moment to recognise the selfless work of the NHS and other key workers, who have done so much to keep us all safe.

The martial art of Tang Soo Do is relatively modern. However, its basis, the Korean art of Soo Bahk Do, dates back many centuries. 

Tang Soo Do is both a hard and soft style, deriving its hardness in part from Soo Bahk and its soft flowing movements from the northern Chinese system

Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan (a brotherhood and school of stopping inner and outer conflict and developing virtue according to the way of the worthy hand) is not a sport. Though it is not essentially competitive, it has great combat applications. It is a classical martial art, and its purpose is to develop every aspect of the self, in order to create a mature personality who totally integrates his intellect, body, emotions, and spirit. This total integration helps to create a person who is free from inner conflict and who can deal with the outside world in a mature, intelligent, forthright, and virtuous manner.

Sunday 3.30pm-5pm 

COVID19 UPDATE: PLEASE CONTACT IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR SWIMMING LESSONS WHICH WILL BE STARTING SOON. USE THE ONLINE FORM.

Worksop Dolphins is a competitive Club and our aim is to produce swimmers who represent Worksop in Nottinghamshire Leagues, County, Regional and National competitions. 

Volunteer helpers are always needed in many varieties.  The Committee and coaches run the club on a day-to-day basis and the Parents' Association supports the Club by fundraising through the swim shop etc.

CURRENTLY OPEN BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Welbeck Tennis club is currently operating under LTA guidlines during COVID19. We are not organising open evenings at present and we ask that all bookings made via the email address below rather than in person. The pavillion is only open for the use of toilets on request.

We provide coaching and skills development, organising and taking part in competitive sport, as well as providing plenty of opportunity to keep active in a social and friendly setting. For us, it's not all about serious training: we love it when our teams win, but we're just as enthusiastic about our groups that simply meet for fun.

A new online information & information directory to help people find local & national support services Tips on how to eat well, move more and live longer. 

https://www.nhs.uk/change4life

There are three levels of walks each week: a short walk of approximately 45 to 60 minutes; a medium walk of between approximately 60 and 90minutes and a long  walk of approximately 90 minutes. In addition an "entry level" walk of approximately 10 to 30 minutes is available, please ring for details.

The walks usually take place on the footpaths, bridleways and some farm tracks to the east of the Golf Club, however we do have a few "away day" walks visiting different sites in the area.

Refreshments are available in the Club House after walks so that we can unwind and put the world to rights.

Regretfully dogs are not allowed on any of our walks except for Assistance Dogs.

Regular coach trips are arranged by some of our leaders, and we have an annual Christmas Lunch.

To help suppress the spread of the Covid19 virus, we have released guidance on how to safely restart walks. Some activities still remain suspended – including training, social activities and other meetings. These activities have stopped until further notice, subject to further developments.

Health walks start at Retford Leisure Centre.  Refreshments available afterwards.

We’re making our gyms safe for you during Covid

We’ve missed you and we’re looking forward to welcoming you back, so we can continue to support your health and fitness journey.

• Bircotes Leisure Centre - Saturday 25th July
• Retford Leisure Centre - Saturday 25th July
• Worksop Leisure Centre - Saturday 25th July

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to create a safe environment for you to visit and we’ve made some changes to how we do things. Everyone will have a part to play in keeping our gyms safe, and we’ll be asking you follow a few rules too.

What we are doing to keep you safe

Keeping you safe and healthy is our number one priority. That’s why we’re introducing new cleaning procedures and social distancing measures, which have been guided by the experts at UK Active, the UK government and Public Health England.

Cleanliness

Members will be expected to sanitise their hands at reception and additional hand sanitiser units have been positioned at key areas across the sites.

Cleaning and disinfecting

We’ll be sanitising gym equipment throughout the day and giving the entire site a deep clean every night. All staff have had cleaning training and they’ll be using enhanced cleaning processes including a detergent, followed by a disinfectant.

Social distancing

You’ll see new social distancing signs around the gym, including one-way systems where possible. We’re also limiting the number of members in each area, such as the gym floor, studios, swimming pool and changing rooms. And we’ve reduced the amount of equipment and lockers available.

Changes to classes

We’re running smaller classes to keep everyone safe and the classes will be shorter than usual (30–45 mins) to make sure we have enough time to clean the studios. We’re only running certain classes to ensure social distancing – be sure to check our updated timetable.

Limited services and facilities

Our relaxation areas and cafés will have a reduced service. Please see relevant site for specific details.

Protecting you and our teams

We’ve installed plastic shields at our reception desks and we’ll be providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to our staff if necessary.

How you can keep yourself and others safe

To keep our gyms as safe and clean as possible, we need your help too. We ask that you follow a few simple rules when you visit our clubs.

Before coming to the gym

Booking a session. All members will be asked to pre-book a session before attending our facilities. This will be required for a gym session, classes or members swims.
Members will be giving an advanced booking privilege. Further details of the session available will be announced in due course.

Stay home if you’re unwell. Please don’t come to the gym if you feel sick or have COVID-19 symptoms.

Bring your own. Bring a full water bottle as the water fountains aren’t in use. If you’re doing yoga or Pilates, bring your own mat if you have one. Please don’t bring a sweat towel

Arrive ready to work out. Please come in your workout gear to avoiding using the changing rooms. We advise against wearing face masks as these can hinder your breathing while exercising, and gloves aren’t recommended as they can’t easily be cleaned – please use the hand sanitiser provided instead.

Travel light. We won’t have as many lockers available as usual, so please think about how much you’re bringing with you.

Pre-book your swim. In addition to booking exercise classes, you’ll also need to book your swimming session in advance if you’d like to use the pool. You can do this using the My Bookings app or online booking.

Bring your bank card. As we can’t accept cash if you want to buy anything.
 

If you’re not ready to come back just yet

Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be there to make your return as straightforward as possible. In the meantime, you have some options.

Freeze membership. Not ready to restart your membership? Not a problem. To freeze your membership, simply fill out this form. If you have any other questions about your membership, read our FAQs below.

Click here to continue to freeze your membership

Online workouts. Don’t forget you can still use our digital resources from home. And stay tuned for our new Your Space at Home platform coming soon!
 

We’ll keep you updated on any changes

We’re monitoring the situation closely and we hope to make the rest of our services and facilities available again soon, dependent on government guidelines. Thank you for your continued patience.

Also, we want to reassure you that we’re fully prepared in the event of a second wave. If there is a reported case of COVID-19 in your club, we’ll tell you straight away and close the club for a full clean of the entire building.

Whether you decide to come back to the gym, or prefer working out at home for now, we understand. If you have any questions at all, contact us.
 

Reopening FAQs 

We can’t wait to welcome you back. 

In the meantime, if you’d like to see what a typical club will look like when we reopen, check out the video above under the ‘Protecting you and our teams’ section. You’ll be able to see the social distancing measures and enhanced hygiene procedures we’ve put in place to keep you safe, along with new rules for visiting your local gym. 

We’ve answered your questions below, but if you have any further queries, please contact your gym when it’s open again. 

Please note that these FAQs are subject to change as we adapt to new government guidelines. Your safety is our number one priority.

Barnsley Premier Leisure is a charitable company limited by guarantee. We seek at all times to provide affordable, value for money facilities and activities for sport, recreation and leisure for the local Bassetlaw area.

Coronavirus update for local areas

Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, we have transitioned all face to face services into virtual delivery. Do get in touch with us for further information using the Search for Services in Your Local Area search box above.

If you need support or information please contact the Helpline on 0800 5200 520, email helpline@versusarthritis.org or visit the online forum. We’re working with the NHS, health professional organisations and charities to ensure that we’re regularly updating coronavirus information.

Also, we're exploring other ways to provide support during this time and would welcome ideas to volunteering@versusarthritis.org. We would really appreciate your help in spreading this message throughout our network, particularly to those who attend our Branches and Groups who may access this information online. Please do all you can to support our network at this difficult time.

Find out more about what this means for you.

Find out what’s going on where you are and how Versus Arthritis offers help and support across the UK.

Please get in touch on 0300 790 0400 or email volunteering@versusarthritis.org before attending any branches or groups for the first time.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and arthritis 

We’ll be continually reviewing this content as the COVID-19 situation evolves across the UK and guidance changes over time. Therefore, it’s important to check this page regularly for updates.  

What should you do?

Current advice for people with arthritis recommends that you should wash your hands regularly, practice socially distance according to the 2-metre guidelines and stay at home as much as possible.

It's important to try to keep active, eat healthy and take care of your wellbeing. We’ve published these articles which include advice to help support you.

• Looking after your wellbeing
• Managing your pain at home
• Staying at home and arthritis
• Staying active with arthritis

There are likely to be differences at a more local level when required. If there’s different advice where you are, your local council website should have details. Find your local council at gov.uk

Self-isolating and shielding

If you are being treated for an autoimmune condition it may increase your risk of getting coronavirus.

At the height of the pandemic you may have been advised to shield or self-isolate to protect yourself.

While virus rates remain low the UK Government has eased restrictions for vulnerable people. This means from 1 August in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England you will no longer have to shield and will have greater freedom, while the risk is lower. Shielding will be paused in Wales from the 16 August.

Although this does not reduce your risk from the virus, it does mean you are able to get out more and can mix with small groups of people, while infection rates are low

We're continuing to monitor Government announcements from each nation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. For more information read Arthritis and COVID-19 - what are the risks?

Information and resources

• COVID-19 employment and work information
• Information for children and young people
• Arthritis and COVID-19 - your questions answered
• Vaccinations for COVID-19

We're here for you

Whether you’re self-isolating at home, supporting loved ones or caring for those in the community, we’ll continue to stand by, support and speak up for people living with arthritis.

Call our free Helpline on 0800 5200 520, or email helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon-Fri 9am – 8pm), talk to COVA, our COVID-19 virtual assistant, 24/7, or connect with others on our online community.

Arthritis and coronavirus – looking after your emotional wellbeing

We know that many of you will be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Whether your are returning to work, staying at home, or you are supporting loved ones.

As we are continuing to adjust to our different routines, you might be feeling anxious and it may feel harder to take care of your wellbeing.

There’s lots of people looking out for you

Public Health England has published this guide with advice on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus crisis.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) have also compiled these resources to support you with managing your physical and mental health and wellbeing.

If you’re having a difficult time, you can reach out to expert organisations like Mind and Anxiety UK for emotional support. If you're feeling anxious about the easing of lockdown, read Anxiety UK's article on coronaphobia and life after lockdown.

Young Minds UK provide mental health advice for children and young people, and if you care for others you can contact Carers UK for support. 

If you’re struggling to cope, the Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. 

Also, you can call our free helpline on 0800 5200 520 or email: helpline@versusarthritis.org (Mon-Fri 9am – 8pm) andconnect with others on our online community. 

Here’s our selection of the best advice from our information and leading wellbeing experts:

If you're feeling worried

If you need further support, the mental health charity, Mind has lots of information which could help. This includes specific support on coronavirus and wellbeing, from checklists to make sure you have everything you need if you are staying at home, finding ways to spend your time and advice on limiting social media and news for a while.

For conversations with children about the coronavirus, look at the Mental Health Foundation’s advice on how to talk to children.

Getting rest

We know that getting a good night sleep can be tricky when you live with pain and lack of sleep can lower the body’s ability to cope with pain.

If you’re finding it harder to get quality sleep at the moment, try some simple meditation techniques or an online yoga class might help. Read more about the benefits of meditation, yoga and tai-chi and our sleep top tips.

Keep healthy

Try to get into a new daily routine that prioritises looking after yourself.

Try to eat a balanced and healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables. If you can’t get what you usually buy right now, tinned food can be a great alternative. Check out the store cupboard thread on our online community.

Find out what support is on your doorstep, as many local shops are offering food deliveries, as well as the supermarkets. Take a look at the COVID-19 Mutual Aid website for a list of local groups that might be able to help.

If you have a garden, make time every day to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. If you can’t get outdoors, open the windows and take time to sit in a sunny spot, especially if you're working at home.

Exercise – every little helps

Doing just a small amount of regular exercise can make a big difference to both your physical and mental health and wellbeing. It can boost your mood and help you relax. Try to make exercise a regular part of your day.

If you like to get outside, this might be a frustrating time. But there are things we can do at home to move more.

For inspiration on ways to get moving at home go to the We are Undefeatable website.They have ideas ranging from chair exercises, yoga to dancing in your kitchen.

Local Group

Time 13:30

• Location South Forest Leisure Complex, Edwinstowe, NG21 9JA

Hydrotherapy classes  - Every Tuesday 12 - 1pm and two sessions on Thursdays: 9.15 - 10.15am and 10.30 - 11.30am.

Tai chi classes - Every Monday 11.30 - 12.30pm.

A self help group that aims to maintain contact and exchange information with local cardiac patients. Speakers on a wide range of topics, some medical. Occasional visits to places of interest. For people who have been treated in the Bassetlaw Coronary Care Unit.

Stays in regular contact with the cardiac rehabilitation unit at the Bassetlaw Hospital. Meetings: 1st Friday, 2.30pm-4.30pm, alternating between Retford Primary Care Centre (North Road, Retford, DN22 7XF) and The Crossing Church and Centre (Newcastle Street, Worksop, S80 2AT); please contact for details. There is a one-off charge of £5.00 for membership.

Registered dietitians are qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.

The title ‘dietitian’ can only be used by appropriately trained professionals who have registered with the Health Care Professions Council and whose details are on the HCPC website.

What we do

We provide dietary advice to help with the management or prevention of a range of different conditions such as:

• Diabetes
• Digestive Conditions such as; Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and liver and pancreatic disease
• Hyperlipidaemia
• Under nutrition
• Pre and post-surgical nutritional support
• Tube feeding
• Renal disease
• Tier 3 and 4 Weight Management.

How to access the service

People are referred to the dietetic department by the hospital team during an admission or by their GP, practice nurse or other health professional.

Outpatients

If you have been referred to see the dietitian as an outpatient you will be sent a letter asking you to contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment at one of our outpatient clinics.

If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact us at the first available opportunity so that your appointment time can be offered to another patient. If you fail to attend your appointment and have not notified us, you will be discharged from our service. If you still require an appointment, you will need to obtain another referral.

An initial appointment will last for approximately 30 – 60 minutes. Any follow-up appointments will last for approximately 15 – 30 minutes, depending on what you have been referred for.

At your initial appointment, the dietitian will advise how many appointments you may need.

Inpatients

All patients are nutritionally screened by nursing staff on admission and then weekly.  The results of this screening will determine whether a referral to a dietitian is necessary or if first line advice can be given by the ward team. If you feel it would be helpful for you or your relative to see a dietitian during the hospital stay, please mention this to a member of staff and they will be able to make the referral if appropriate.

Once we receive your referral, the dietitian will aim to see you within two working days.

If you have a therapeutic dietary requirement please inform a member of staff upon admission. Your dietitian will be able to work closely with catering in order to meet your needs.

Problems, complaints and suggestions?

We welcome all feedback so if you are unhappy with the service provided, or have suggestions of ways in which we can improve our service, please speak to your dietitian as a first point of contact.  In addition, the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) can also help you and help us improve our services if necessary.

Contact Details:

• Doncaster Nutrition and Dietetic Department (for Doncaster and Mexborough):  01302 642742
• Bassetlaw Nutrition and Dietetic Department: 01909 502773
• Paediatric Dietitians: 01302 642665

Catchment Area

Worksop, Carlton, Langold, Firbeck, Stone woodsetts, Gildingwell, Oldcoates, Blyth, Styrrup, Tickhill, Harworth, Bawtry, Scrooby, Ranskill, Ranby, Hardwick, Carburton, Cuckney, Osburton, Shireoaks, Rhodesia & Thorpe Salvin.

Doctors

• Dr Charlotte Slater
• Dr Cheuk Lai Tang

Ring 01302 741820 to make an appointment

Out of hours ring 111

Other branches

This practice is part of a practice group.

We would like to welcome you to our practice, which aims to give a high quality service that is sensitive to your needs.

Larwood Health Partnership consists of five surgeries:
Larwood Surgery in Worksop,
Carlton Village Surgery in Carlton-in-Lindrick,
Lakeside Surgery in Langold and
Oakleaf Surgery in Harworth
Westwood Surgery in Worksop

You can be seen at any of our sites. All premises have easy access available for wheelchairs and disabled toilet facilities.

If you are interested in registering with one of our other branches please find their contact information here.

Asthma Clinic - Asthma Clinic

You can attend this service without a referral

Child health and development - Child Health Service

Comprehensive child health services are provided by the practice. This includes: a child immunisation clinic; a child health surveillance clinic for routine assessment by the doctor.  
Other assessments, including hearing tests are performed by health visitors.

You can attend this service without a referral

Learning disability health check

You can attend this service without a referral

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC - eg IUD or implant) - Family Planning

Family planning advice and contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors and practice nurses during surgery hours. For IUD and Implants these must be discussed with a GP or family planning nurse before booking in.

You can attend this service without a referral

Minor surgery (e.g. removal of moles and skin lesions) - provided in-house - Minor Surgery

Doctors carry out minor surgery procedures by appointment.

You can attend this service without a referral

Travel health with yellow fever

The practice is a designated Yellow Fever Centre.

Please fill out a travel vaccination form and hand it in to reception - once the nurse has viewed your form you will then receive a telephone call to make an appointment

You can attend this service without a referral

Electronic Prescription Service

This GP offers the Electronic Prescription Service, which allows you to choose or "nominate" a pharmacy to get your medicines or appliances from. Your GP then sends your prescription electronically to the place you nominated. this means:

• If you collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP you will not have to visit your GP practice to pick up your paper prescription, saving time.
• You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.
• You may not have to wait as long as your repeat prescriptions could be prepared before you arrive.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

NKF (National Kidney Federation) have the latest news and advice for kidney patients on their website.

https://www.kidney.org.uk/news/coronavirus-latest-information-and-advice

100% of all funds raised by SAKA are for the benefit of renal patients who are cared for by the Sheffield Kidney institute. We are the ONLY local kidney charity run by patients that provides grants and support direct to patients and their families.
 

We help renal patients directly by providing financial support for the following:
 
* To purchase essential items when times are hard
* To meet certain holiday treatment costs for dialysis patients
* To meet visitors’ travel costs when patients are hospitalised
* We part-fund our Sheffield Team members at the British and World Transplant Games

* We support research at the Sheffield Kidney Institute (SKI)

We also:

* Represent Patients’ views directly to the Renal Directorate Management Team

* Support the National Kidney Federation (NKF) to provide Patient Information Leaflets and  a Free Helpline

COVID19 update, 10th August 2020 - for full details please visit https://www.bwy.org.uk/covid-19/

We are a national network with over 4,000 qualified teachers, running a range of qualifications and courses for personal and professional development, from beginner to In Service Training for teachers, and across a broad range of subjects to supplement the core yoga syllabae. We represent the UK at the European Federation of National Yoga Organisations. 

Benefits of Membership

• Comprehensive Insurance cover for members, students and teachers.
• Complimentary copy of Spectrum, our quarterly magazine, full of features, articles, news, education and contacts.
• Complimentary copy of Quarterly Regional Newsletter with news and updates of what is happening in your Region.
• Discounted prices for yoga equipment from the BWY shop.
• Opportunity to attend discounted national and regional yoga events led by yoga practitioners of national and international standing
• BWY Annual Congress - a residential weekend packed with an amazing range of yoga workshops, a yoga market place and the opportunity to meet fellow practitioners.

- See more at: http://www.bwy.org.uk/the-organisation/#sthash.vTFJO2SQ.dpuf

COVID19 update 17th August 2020 - We are booking for a small number of 'in person' classes at the centre during August. We are still offering a number of online classes via ZOOM. 

Visit website for full information https://www.jasminetrust.co.uk/classes

Set in Parkland, our visually stunning venue Babworth Court, embraces an atmosphere of calm serenity, and supports a wide range of yoga classes, events and training.

There are many reasons why people choose yoga - for fitness, to aid recovery following injury, to stay healthy, to relieve stress through relaxation and meditation, and to provide strategies for dealing with depression. Participants are encouraged to enjoy the many benefits which yoga can bring to daily life.

Jasmine Trust holds regular events led by world renowned Teachers offering innovative ideas, practice methods and challenging explorations of the traditional teachings of Yoga.

COVID 19 update, 13th July, waiting for confirmation that walks can resume.

A volunteer walking group offering free Health/Leisure Walks, starting from Harworth & Bircotes Sports & Social Club every Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. There are two levels of walks available; a short walk of approx. 1 hour at a gentle over fairly level terrain and a longer walk of approximately 90 minutes at a reasonable pace. Walks are usually on farm tracks and public paths around the Bircotes & Harworth area. Occasionally we go off site to visit places of interest. All walks are led by trained Walk Leaders who carry first aid kits and safety whistles. After the walks we adjourn to the Sports & Social Club for refreshments and a good natter. Assistance dogs are welcome on a short lead.

For further information ring Malcolm on 01909 488704 or 07853 725262

OUR HALL IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID19 AND WILL RE-OPEN AS SOON AS IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO SO SAFELY.

- Visit http://www.cwitgroup.btck.co.uk/ for full information.

COVID19 update 17th August 2020 - We are excited to let you all know that some of our regular user groups have started returning to the centre. If you attend one of the groups, please contact them directly to clarify their returning measures. Masks need to be worn upon entering the centre for your group, and again when leaving. Hand gel is available throughout the centre. The main toilets are not in use, just the one disable toilet in the main corridor. Please be considerate and observe social distancing.

We aren't open to the general public just yet, so if you have any queries or questions, please call or email us instead of visiting the centre.

The centre gates are open Monday to Saturday 9am until 2pm for use of the bottle bank. Staff are in the office to take calls or messages on Thursday Friday & Saturday for the time being.

Wide range of activities and groups. See website for further details - http://www.civiccentre.org.uk/ 

The green is open from June 26th, we must all adhere to social distancing guidelines by keeping 2 meters away but this can be managed outside on the green.

If you would like to pop down please can you call Simon on 07876285593 so that we can effectively manage numbers.

£1.50-£2.00 green fees.

COVID19 -  currently members can go to play on their own with their own 'Jack' as a means of personal exercise.

Free. Turn up group.

Saturday 10am-12pm. From April - June.

Function room available for hire.

COVID UPDATE: ALL DATES AND GATHERINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

We dance every Tuesday evening, 7.30-9.45pm at Larwood Community Centre, Worksop (except for the month of August, Christmas and New Year.

Cost: £1.50 per night.

The game of lawn bowls is suitable for both men & women of all ages to compete on equal terms. It provides gentle exercise, and at Welbeck, in beautiful surroundings. We play friendly matches with other clubs in the area & internal competitions open to all members.

Not sure if it is for you? Why not give it a try (free) just phone. 

£1.00 per session. £40 per year.

COVID 19 update, 6th August, 2020 - hoping that group will start again in September 2020 but please call Colin Gwilym on 07443 581486 for full information.

Mon 6-7pm - Worksop Leisure Centre, Valley Road, Worksop

First session free then £3.00 per session thereafter 

Due to the current situation with Coronavirus, all support will be provided remotely via phone, online or using an app. Nicotine Replacement Therapy will be posted out to clients of the service following assessment with an advisor.

Stopping smoking and protection and prevention from tobacco use

From the 1^st April, Your Health, Your Way is the new service commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council to support Nottinghamshire residents (children, young people, adults and families) to get active, lose weight, reduce alcohol intake and quit smoking. The service will also provide support for falls prevention and family weight management.

Support to quit smoking

We all know smoking is bad for you, your family and your friends. There are lots of reasons to stop smoking as well as plenty of support to quit. It's never too late to give up smoking, and research suggests that smokers who stop with support are four times more likely to succeed, and so you do not have to do it on your own.

There is a range of local support that can help you quit smoking by:

• assessing what's going to help you
• explaining what's happening to your body as you give up
• offering free stop smoking aids like nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), which can be given to you on the spot, as well as the stop smoking medication, Champix

You can get this support from the specialist stop smoking service Your Health, Your Way (details above). 

Online support and further information is also available through:

• NHS smokefree 
• No smoking day
• Stoptober
• One You.

You can also call:

• the national quit smoking helpline on 0800 0224332
• 0800 1699169 for support with quitting during pregnancy. 

Other useful information and support

NHS Choices Stop Smoking - various different articles on why you should stop smoking and advice on how to stop.

Smokefree Quit Kit - Order a free quit kit from the Smokefree website. It is a box of practical tools and advice developed with experts, smokers and ex-smokers, which has helped thousands of smokers quit successfully.

Quit Smoking Support - Apps for your phone and desktop to help support you in stopping smoking.

Quit - A charity that helps people to stop smoking and has useful advice if you are worried about gaining weight when you stop smoking.

Stoptober - A national quit campaign that takes places every October

Smokefree England - Information on smokefree legislation, including enforcement, vehicles and exemptions.

Free, confidential Stop Smoking Services right here for you!

COVID19 update 20th August 2020 - Unfortunately due to COVID19 all our community groups are now currently on hold until further notice. Many apologies we do understand this can be a very isolating time. Please contact us if you have any questions or need support.  Visit https://www.cisfauk.com/ for full information.

https://m.facebook.com/cisfauk1/

To ensure all adults and teens with chronic illness have a safe environment to express how they feel and are made to feel supported and understood. To provide ongoing support both online and in the community without prejudice. To be exactly what it says in our title

Are you in the Nottinghamshire, Cheshire or Manchester area?
Could you volunteer a spare afternoon or evening or anytime at all?
CISFA is desperately looking for volunteers to help with carboot sales, craft fairs and support groups. Have a laugh whilst meeting new people.
Are you a crafter or have a talent ? We are also looking for donations for craft stalls and care packs. If you can help, phone or email at cisfauk@gmail.com

COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - no drop in sessions at the moment but face to face visits have resumed.

For anyone feeling isolated, vulnerable or lonely in their own home. Short term support in the following areas-:
Physical & mental health-Keeping active, support to maintain contacts with family & friends, preventing falls, support to manage long term health conditions
Finances- Supporting to budget, benefits applications, advice on Lasting Powers of Attorney 
Social interaction-Support to find local activities, clubs & leisure

Housing Support to maintain tenancy, housing applications, support to move house, Home Safety-Support with aids & adaptions, repairs, gardening
Maintaining independence to improve self confidence.

Drop In Details: Monday: 1 - 4 Sandy Lane, Partnership House ( Worksop ) - 11am - 4pm

Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Goodwin Hall, Retford

COVID19 Update, 3rd August 2020 - for up to date information please visit - https://bassetlawtrihealth.dbh.nhs.uk/

The service offers appoitments and walk in clinics - all in the strictest confidence

TriHealth offers a confidential, non-judgemental service that is freely accessible to people of all ages.

The service is provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust working in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council. Within this service, we wish to provide personalised care in a friendly atmosphere, fully meeting the sexual health needs of each individual person.

What happens at our clinics?
We offer at all our clinics:

• Testing and treatment for sexual infections and genital problems
• All forms of contraception including emergency contraception
• HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C screening and Hepatitis B vaccination
• Care and support for people living with HIV
• Advice, support, and information about all sexual health concerns
• Free condoms
• Referral for psychosexual counselling.

We’re confidential

Information you discuss with us is strictly confidential. Your records are kept in the Sexual Health Department and your information would not normally be shared with any other hospital department or your GP without your knowledge.

We will not give your test results to anyone else without your permission. On the rare occasion that we do need to give information to a third party, we will always aim to tell you. The only reason we would do this is if we felt you or someone else were at risk of serious harm.

How long will you be in the clinic?

When you drop into the walk in clinic it may already be full to capacity which unfortunately means we may not be able to see you that day. You will be offered an appointment to attend another day. Any urgent cases will be assessed daily through a nurse triage system.

We do not fit or remove implants or coils in walk in clinics

If you have come to a ‘walk-in’ session, they can be very busy and you may be here for up to 2-3 hours. If you have come for an appointment, we aim to see you within half an hour of your given time. Seeing the doctor/nurse, having tests taken, and getting your results and treatment can take up to one hour.

NCC Customer Service Centre can arrange for the person you are caring for to have an assessment.

Call 0300 500 80 80

Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00pm

Or you can email them directly Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

Visit the NCC Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

 CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wed 11-12noon

Thurs 11.15am-12.15pm (term time)

At Misterton pool. Period of instructor led excercise followed by skills practice and/or free swimming with individual tuition as required. 

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

COVID19 - update 29th July 2020 - still waiting for government advice. 

Meets Elizabethan Acadamy, Thursday 6 - 7pm - £4.00 per session.

Netball Now - Worksop College, Thursday 8 - 9pm  - £4.00 per session - turn up and play.

Walking Netball, - Harworth and Bircotes Sports Pavillion - Monday 1pm - 2pm - £2.00 per session (slower version of the game, netball but at a walking pace, game designed so that anyone can play regardless of any age or fitness level. Fun, flexible activitity. Refreshments and chat after the game.

If you haven’t played since school, college, uni, you’ve had time out for other commitments or you’ve never played netball; these sessions might be for you. It’s a fun and friendly.

MATCHES CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID

Contact an be made on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinsherwoodladiesroundersleague

Clubs are still running but no matches this year organised.

All league matches are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7pm at various venues (see 'Venues' page).

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, if you are interested in playing please go to the 'Contacts' page. We'd love to hear from you !!

The League welcomes enquiries from new teams or new players wishing to join the league for the next season which runs from April through to August/September.

Please get in touch - it's great fun!!

COVID19 update, 6th August 2020 - please visit website or phone Andy Carter (Club Secretary) on 07790 280990 for further information,

We are an inclusive club who always welcome new players of any age, gender & ability and suggest contacting the Club via our secretary Andy Carter (07790 280990). During the season, why not come along to senior nets on a Thursday evening & speak to the 1st XI or 2nd XI captain or to junior training on a Friday evening.
Any parent wanting more information about age group cricket should contact our junior coordinator Malcolm Butler via the club officials page.

If you would like to join Blyth Cricket Club, please e-mail Andy Carter (Club Secretary) at andycarts78@hotmail.com

COVID UPDATE: Hockey is now at Step 4 of our Return To Play Guidance. With the right steps, competitive activity can resume - both training and matches – outdoor and indoor.

It is anticipated that the new season for Ladies hockey will start on the 26th September 2020. England Hockey have published guidance on staying safe during the current Covid-19 situation. More details can be found at http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/page.asp?section=2633&sectionTitle=Covid%2D19+Club+Support

If you are interested in playing hockey please contact us at: worksopladieshockeyclub@gmail.com

raining will again take place every Wednesday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Worksop College, Sparken Hill, S80 3AP. The date of commencement of training ahead of the new season is expected to be confirmed by the 1st September 2020.

Sticks are available. Shin pads and a mouth guard are strongly recommended.

Training for Juniors (aged 13 and under) also normally takes place at the same location between 6pm and 7pm on a Wednesday evening. However, there is currently no date set for when training for Juniors is set to start again.

Training takes place every Wednesday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Worksop College, Sparken Hill, S80 3AP. 

We have four Ladies Teams and we also run a junior section for boys and girls aged 7-14 years old

Back to Hockey is a great way to give hockey a go! A fantastically fun way to try something new and a brilliant way to exercise. Whether you’re new to the sport or just not played for a while, our coaches will also guide you through a series of fun and interactive sessions, all in a super-friendly and relaxed environment.

Whether you’re new to the sport or just not played for a while, our coaches will also guide you through a series of fun and interactive sessions, all in a super-friendly and relaxed environment.

COVID19 update 10th August 2020 - please visit https://www.facebook.com/burlesquechairdanceUK/ for full details

Burlesque Chair Dance®️ Monday night in Worksop!! At the innings 6-7 and 7-8

Classes are only £5 each pay as you go due to COVID 19 booking is required for these classes at the moment please use the link https://goteamup.com/p/3591994-burlesque-chair-dance-wit/

6/7 we are dancing to “drunk in love” by Beyoncé

7/8 we are dancing to “you don’t own me” by the blow monkeys

We are very beginner friendly and our cheeky workout burns calories FAST!

Come and join us tonight and every Wednesday night for a workout with a difference!! the BEST way to burn calories fast and have some fun in the process

Hope to see you there
Miniature Bliss xxx

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If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.

COVID19 update 13th August 2020 - As of June 1st 2020 Your Health, Your Way will be delivering all elements of the Integrated Wellbeing Service, this means we will be accepting referrals for:
• Weight management,
• Smoking cessation,
• Physical activity,
• Brief alcohol support.

All interventions will be delivered remotely in accordance with social distancing guidelines. We will be able to provide both one to one and group based support via telephone and online support (Zoom).

Referrals from GP practices can be made via the F12/Ardens function and both third party and self-referrals can be made.

Welcome to Your Health Your Way. Nottinghamshire’s new Integrated Wellbeing Service funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and delivered by ABL Health. We are here to help all residents of Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham city) get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. We offer realistic and practical support for people to make life long healthy behaviour changes.

We are here to help all residents of Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham city) get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. We offer realistic and practical support for people to make life long healthy behaviour changes.

Individuals can access the following services:

• Weight management (virtual group clinics and one to ones via telephone)
  • Adult weight management (virtual group clinics and one to one telephone support)
  • Family weight management (telephone support)
• Smoking cessation (telephone)
• Physical activity (bespoke recorded activity sessions are emailed to clients to complete at home)
• Brief alcohol support (telephone support)

Referrals can be made from health professionals and GP practices via the F12/Ardens function and both third party and self-referrals can be made online by visiting Your Health Your Way Notts. https://yourhealthnotts.co.uk/ .

Your Health Your Way is here to support residents of Bassetlaw make life long healthy behaviour changes.
Our Bassetlaw team are here to support you to get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. https://yourhealthnotts.co.uk/support-in-your-area-bassetlaw/

GET INVOLVED & JOIN OUR GROUP!

Our group is a great place to meet like-minded adults, make new friends and become more active! You can also take fresh produce home!

Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Please be aware there are no toilets on site.

STARTING WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2020

FROM 10 AM – 1 PM

ALL ABILITIES WELCOME

Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Please be aware there are no toilets on site.

Gentle yoga is accessible to all abilities and perfect for beginners. Wednesday 6pm-7pm

Yoga flow is a form of yoga where movement is synchronised to the breath, yoga poses flow together to create a sequence. Increases muscle strength, endurance and flexibility whist reducing stress. Wednesday 7.30pm-8.30pm

CURRENTLY OPEN DURING COVID

Ceili dancing, tea, coffee, drinks provided by the group.

£8.00 per session, £32 per month.

Mondays and Wednesday 4.30pm-5.45pm

Wednesday 6.30pm-8.00pm - Adults.

Please call before attending to help us adhere to social distancing rules.

All attendees aer asked to wear trainers/soft flat shoes, preferably something with laces. Slip on pumps are not recommended and heels are not allowed as it is too dangerous.

CURRENTLY CLOSED AND ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID 19. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION BEFORE VISITING.

Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm.

PLEASE CONTACT THE ARENA TO CHECK IF THESE SESSIONS ARE RUNNING SAFELY DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS BEFORE ATTENDING.

Why not give walking cricket a go! It runs every Tuesday, from 1pm to 2.30pm and it's only £2 per session.

Walking Cricket is a great opportunity to meet people and make friends, plus keep yourself fit, and engaged, always a healthy atmosphere and plenty of laughs.

Just turn up in trainers, equipment provided. Great fun played in a great spirit, by a top bunch of people!

RAMPTON VILLAGE HALL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID 19. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISER BEFORE ATTENDING.

Thursday's 7.30pm - 10.00pm

Two walks, one short and one longer of approximately 3 miles followed by tea and coffee in the church all.

Summer evening walks.

Tuesday 10am, winter mornings later start

PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISER THAT THE VENUE IS OPEN BEFORE ATTENDING.

An Introduction to exercise. The benefits include improved balance, co-ordinate and muscular strength.

£2.50 per session.

Monday 2.30pm-3.15pm

OUR HALL IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID19 AND WILL RE-OPEN AS SOON AS IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO SO SAFELY.

Table Tennis

Monday 10.00am-12.00pm - David Hall. 01777 705485

Tuesday 7.00pm-9.00pm

Wednesday 2.00pm-4.00pm - Heather Short. 01777 704250, £1.00 per session

Friday 10.00am-12.00pm - Dorothy King. 01777 707811

£1.50 includes refreshment.

Mixed gender and ability. 4 tables play in fours then rotate.

OUR HALL IS CLOSED DUE TO COVID19 AND WILL RE-OPEN AS SOON AS IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO SO SAFELY.

Monday 2.00pm-4.00pm

COVID UPDATE: THE VILLAGE HALL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID19 RESTRICTIONS.

Thursday 2.00pm-4.00pm

Stops in May starts again in September.

Small and friendly group.

THE HALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID 19.

Yoga group with movements to strengthen the whole body whilst seated or using the support of a chair.

Monday at 2.00pm - 3.00pm

£6.50 per drop in session or pay for a 5 week block at £5.00 a session.

THE VENUE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID BUT THE GROUP IS HOPING TO REOPEN ON 1ST OCTOBER 2020.

Please check with the organiser before attending.

Dance to movement and keep fit. Not a seated exercise group. 

Friday 2.00pm-4.00pm

£4.00 per session

THIS CLUB IS CURRENTLY CLOSED NOW UNTIL APRIL 2021.

Club meets on the green next to the village hall every Saturday at 2pm during the season. Friendly group with socials throughout the year. New members always welcome.

Membership fee is £40 per year, once paid, games are free.

Non-members can attend and pay £2.00 per game on a club day.

‘Get Active Bassetlaw’ brings together partners from across Bassetlaw to help local people retain positive changes from lockdown, such as increases in cycling, walking and running, helping the most vulnerable to be more active in the home and beyond, and to promote the preventative and treatment benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health.

Improve your wellbeing, walk, jog and run in a safe environment that is sociable and fun. Suitable for all abilities.

When: Mondays and Fridays 12.45pm – 2pm

Where: Auora Centre,The Old Libarary, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, S80 2BJ

For more information contact Sarah on 07398 073844 or email sarahrc@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk

GOGA is about more than just being active, it strengthens community spirit, increases confidence and improves mental health. GOGA reaches out to the very least active, disabled and non-disabled people in the community. GOGA aims to provide support to encourage greater activity in a genuinely inclusive environment, helping to build friendships, maintain health, increase independence, reduce stress and boost self-esteem.

In Bassetlaw, partners will introduce active recreation into a voluntary sector led health initiative which supports those with long term illness. The approach maximises the chance of securing full buy in from local health professionals but also helps Bassetlaw develop an approach which connects those with health conditions into local communities through integrated activity provision.

An ‘Active at Home’ booklet has been produced to provide practical guidance to older adults on home-based activities to maintain their strength and balance. It follows concerns that low levels of physical activity in older adults will lead to reduced fitness resulting in loss of independence and need for care in the future.

Download the booklet:

https://www.bassetlawactioncentre.org.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/PHE_Active_at_Home_Booklet_21_May.pdf

To keep up to date with all our activities and events in 2020 keep checking our social media.

During this difficult period, CISWO is continuing to provide our personal welfare service and are accepting referrals from individuals themselves, family members and other agencies. The majority of our services can be delivered remotely and we are working hard to provide support by telephone, email, and post.

Our free and confidential service includes;

Assistance with welfare benefit applications and industry related compensation schemes.

Advice on mining related issues including illness and disability.

Help to access mobility equipment including walking aids and wheelchairs.

Support to reduce loneliness and social isolation.

Advocacy to enable you to express your views and concerns, and defend and promote your rights, including access to information and services.

Emotional support including loss and bereavement, illness and caring responsibilities.

Financial assistance at times of exceptional hardship through CISWO grants or assistance through other agencies and charities.  Access to holidays and convalescence.

Access to CISWO educational grants for former mineworkers and their dependents. Our support is available to former mineworkers, partners, widows and any dependent children or adult dependents with a disability. We have also extended our services to those in our client group most in need, particularly those who are self-isolating and have limited local support and can provide access to essential shopping and prescription collection in some areas.

Please contact your local office if you think we can help:

NorthEngland@ciswo.org.uk South England Welfare Offices, Berry Hill Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 4JR. 01623 625 767

Coronavirus and mental wellbeing

The impact and experience of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been different for everyone, as has how we have reacted, but there's no doubt it's been a really difficult time for us all.

That's why it's so important to do what we can to look after our mental health and wellbeing – now more than ever – and to reach out if you need support.

Job and money worries

Feeling stressed about money can affect your mental health. Here are 8 things you can do to feel more in control.

• Coping with money worries and job uncertainty

10 tips to deal with change

See what you can do to look after your mental health and wellbeing in the face of uncertainty.

• How to deal with change and uncertainty

Worried about coronavirus?

Read our 10 top tips to help you manage anxiety about COVID-19.

• 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus

Working from home tips

Get ideas and advice to help you manage and look after your mental health if you're working from home.

• 7 simple tips to tackle working from home

Coping with loneliness

Read our 7 simple tips to help you cope with feeling lonely during the coronavirus outbreak.

• What you can do if you feel lonely

How to sleep better

See some easy things you can try to make a change if the coronavirus outbreak has left you struggling to sleep.

• How to fall asleep faster and sleep better

Staying at home

Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important if you are staying at home. Find out how to stay on top of your mental wellbeing.

• Mental wellbeing while staying at home

Help for parents and guardians

Advice on looking after the mental health of those you care for.

• Looking after children and young people during coronavirus

Back to school

Get ideas and advice on how to make being back in education as straightforward as possible.

• Coronavirus and going back to school or college

Further support

For mental health support

The Every Mind Matters platform provides advice on common mental health concerns, how to look after your mental health and wellbeing, and where to get further support.

If you are concerned about your mental health, visiting your GP is a good place to start, or you can call 111 for further advice.

In most areas, you can also refer yourself for free, non-urgent, NHS psychological therapy services, called IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) services.

If you need further support

For non-urgent personal medical advice, please visit the NHS website or discuss with your GP.

If you have an urgent, non-emergency medical concern, please call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Bereavement

Grief affects us in different ways. Find sources of support and advice that can help if you are dealing with bereavement.