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19/12/2025

☀️❄️ H-elf the Elf says: Don’t Forget Your Vitamin D! ❄️☀️

Shorter days and chilly weather can make it hard to get enough sunshine – even elves need their daily dose! Here’s how to keep your vitamin D levels up this winter:

🥛 Enjoy vitamin D-rich foods like eggs, oily fish, and fortified milks
💊 Consider a supplement if sunlight is limited (check with your healthcare provider)
🌤️ Take a brief walk outside during daylight hours whenever possible

H-elf might even “hide” a little reminder note for you somewhere sunny in your home! Stay bright, healthy, and cheerful this December. 🎄✨

18/12/2025

H-elf the Elf says: Happy Walks, Happy Pets! 🐶🐱

H-elf knows every season brings new adventures for our furry friends. Here are a few simple ways to keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching while you’re out and about:

🐕 Choose routes that suit your pet’s energy and the day’s weather
🐾 Look after those paws with regular checks and gentle care
💧 Bring water along. Sniffing and exploring is thirsty work
🦺 Stay visible and aware, especially on busy paths and roads
🍲 A balanced diet at home keeps pets fuelled for all their daily exploring

H-elf’s fun comes from walks, play, and plenty of positive attention. No surprises on the ground, just safe adventures and happy memories 💚

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17/12/2025

🎄✨ H-elf on the Shelf is on a kindness mission! ✨🎄

This December, foodbanks face extra demand – but H-elf reminds us that even a little goes a long way:

🥫 A tin of beans or pasta could help a family enjoy a warm meal
💛 A small donation can provide essentials for someone in need
📢 Volunteering an hour can make the whole operation run smoother

H-elf might even leave a tiny note in your donation to spread some festive cheer! Together, we can make this season brighter for everyone. 🌟

16/12/2025

🏡✨ H-elf the Elf says: Declutter Time! ✨🏡

Tiny house, tidy mind! H-elf is helping us clear out the clutter this December – a little decluttering goes a long way for a calmer, cosier home. 💛

📦 Donate what you don’t need
🧹 Tidy up a tricky corner
🪞Organise that messy shelf

Even small steps can make your space feel magical for the holidays! Share your before-and-after with H-elf for some festive inspiration. 🎄

15/12/2025

🎄✨ H-elf the Elf is back spreading Kindness! ✨🎄

This month, H-elf is on a mission to spread Random Acts of Kindness – and they don’t have to be big! Here are some simple ways you can join in:

💛 Smile at a stranger
💛 Leave a kind note for someone
💛 Hold the door open
💛 Compliment someone genuinely
💛 Help carry someone’s bags
💛 Share your favourite snack
💛 Donate a small item to charity
💛 Call or message a friend just to say hi

Even the smallest act can make someone’s day brighter! Join H-elf and share your kindness – let’s make December magical. 🎁

14/12/2025

🎄✨ H-Elf the Elfie is on duty! ✨🎄

Perched proudly on the pharmacy counter with a mini sign whispering “Ask your pharmacist!”

Did you know? You don’t always need to book in with your GP. Your local pharmacist can help with:
• Colds, coughs and sore throats
• Hay fever and allergies
• Tummy upsets and diarrhoea
• Minor aches and pains
• Skin worries like eczema, rashes and insect bites
• Little cuts and grazes
• Cold sores and mouth ulcers
• Guidance on over-the-counter medicines

So if you spot H-Elf waving from the counter, take it as your festive nudge to pop over and ask for advice. Your pharmacist is here to help you feel brighter than a Christmas bauble ✨🎅

13/12/2025

📵✨ H-elf the Elf Says: Digital Detox Day! ✨📵

Even elves need a break from screens! Take a day to unplug and enjoy the little things:
💛 Go for a walk outside and soak up some fresh air
📖 Read a book or a festive story
📝 Write a letter or make a handmade card
🎨 Get creative – draw, craft, or bake something fun
💬 Spend quality time with family or friends, phone-free

H-elf might hide somewhere cosy with a little note reminding you: life is even more magical offline!

🎄 H Elf on the Shelf is on a mission! 🎄Our little elf has been busy this season… not just watching who’s naughty or nice...
12/12/2025

🎄 H Elf on the Shelf is on a mission! 🎄
Our little elf has been busy this season… not just watching who’s naughty or nice, but also finding local support services around Blackburn with Darwen! 🧝‍♂️✨
Here’s what H Elf discovered:

🏥 Health & Wellbeing – From exercise programmes to wellbeing coaching, there’s support to keep you feeling your best.
🔗 RE:FRESH Wellbeing Service

🧠 Mental Health – Talking therapies, emotional support, and crisis help are all available to make sure no one has to struggle alone.
🔗 Lancashire & South Cumbria Talking Therapies

🔗 Care Network Mental Health Support

🏠 Homelessness & Housing – Emergency shelters, supported housing, and advice for those in need of a safe space.
🔗 Nightsafe / Breathing Space

🔗 Making Space – Supported Housing

⚽ Community & Social Projects – Blackburn Rovers Community Hub is helping people get active, connect with others, and access vital services.
🔗 Blackburn Rovers Community Trust

👵 Carers & Older People – Local organisations are here to help carers and older residents with advice, social activities, and support.
🔗 Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service

🔗 Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

H Elf wants everyone to know: help is closer than you think!
💌 Share this post to make sure your friends and family know where help is in Blackburn with Darwen this festive season!

12/12/2025

Let’s keep Blackburn healthy this winter!
Flu levels are increasing, and getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others.
We’ll be at Blackburn Bus Station tomorrow, 10am–4pm, offering flu and COVID vaccines.
Come along and get winter-ready! 💙

11/12/2025

🎄 H-Elf on the Shelf says… don’t forget your medicines this Christmas! 🧝‍♂️💊

Our mischievous little H-Elf may be empty-handed today — no medicines in sight — but he’s here to remind you not to end up in the same situation!

📌 Repeat prescription checklist:
• Make sure you’ve enough to last over the festive break
• Order early to avoid the holiday rush
• Speak to your pharmacist if you’re unsure about anything

💡 Keeping on top of your medication means a happier, healthier holiday — and fewer last-minute panics!

Don’t rely on H-Elf to keep you stocked up… check your meds today!

10/12/2025

🎄 H Elf on the Shelf is on a healthy mission! 🧝‍♂️🥗

This festive season, H Elf is swapping cookies for colourful plates and healthier bites — and he wants you to join him! ✨

🍎 Simple swaps for a healthier diet:
• More fruits and veggies 🥕
• Lean proteins like chicken, fish, beans 🍗
• Wholegrains instead of refined carbs 🍞
• Plenty of water 💧

H Elf found some fantastic recipe ideas to keep your family eating well:
🔗 British Heart Foundation – Healthy Recipes - https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/healthy-living/healthy-eating/recipe-finder
🔗 NHS Better Health – Healthier Families - https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/

💡 Even small changes make a big difference for your heart, energy, and wellbeing — and H Elf is cheering you on!

Share your healthy plates with us this festive season!

09/12/2025

🎄👀 H-Elfie-spotting alert!

H Elfie is off on a very important mission today… He’s popping in to see the brilliant Health & Wellbeing Team at re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen for his FREE NHS health check! 🩺✨

Did you know? As we age, we’re more prone to conditions like:
• High blood pressure – often has no symptoms but increases risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Heart disease – the leading cause of death in the UK.
• Diabetes – early detection can prevent complications.

A Health Check is a fantastic way to spot early warning signs, get personalised advice, and make small changes that have a big impact on your long-term health. Even H Elfie wants to stay sprightly and full of festive sparkle! ✨🎅

If you’re aged 40–74 and haven’t had a check in the last 5 years, why not join H Elfie and book yours too? 🎁

👉 Book here: https://refreshbwd.com/wellbeing-support/health-checks/

Keep everyone — elves included — healthy and merry this Christmas! 🎄💚

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