Better Health North Somerset

27/07/2025

🚶‍♀️ Feeling inactive? Want to get moving again? 🏃‍♂️

Join Go4Free and kickstart your fitness journey with 5 FREE sessions and 5 half-price sessions—right in your local community!

With a wide range of fun and friendly activities across North Somerset, there’s something for everyone.

👉 Check out the full list of sessions
📝 Ready to join? Just fill out this quick form

⭐All info available here: www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/go4free/

Let’s get moving—together! 💪
Contact Voluntary Action North Somerset: Tel: 01934 416486; Email: active@vansmail.org.uk

25/07/2025

Check if you are eligible for the Healthy Start food money card. Free funds are added every 4 weeks to spend in any food shop on healthy food, milk and formula! Link is also in the comments to check and apply. If you already have a card, you can show it at our Childrens Centres to claim free 0-4 yr vitamin drops or tablets for you if pregnant or breastfeeding. If no nearby centre, please WhatsApp 07557 592753 for free home delivery within North Somerset.

24/07/2025

💃🐕‍🦺 Every Move Matters - What moves you?

We're backing the NHS South West campaign, highlighting how even small increases in our movement can make us stronger and healthier.

⭐Check out ITV News West Country tonight at 6pm, where our local HEN (Health, Exercise & Nutrition) group will be featured as part of the campaign! We run pre and post-natal HEN courses. For more info on how you can join in, check out the comments 👇

23/07/2025

🎉 FREE Play Street Kit Worth £150! 🎉

Want to bring the joy of outdoor play to your neighbourhood? Here's your chance — and we're giving away FREE equipment to help you get started! 🛝✨

🌈 The first 3 successful Play Street applications in North Somerset will each receive a customisable play kit (worth up to £150!) filled with fun outdoor gear like:
🪁 Skipping ropes
🖍️ Chalk
🏃‍♂️ Cones
⚽ Balls — and more!

Apply to set up a Play Street and you could be eligible — a short, resident-led road closure where children can play safely and freely with friends right outside their front door 🚧👧👦

✅ FREE to organise
✅ Easy to set up with our support
✅ Great for quiet streets like cul-de-sacs
✅ A brilliant way to meet neighbours and build community spirit!

💬 Don’t miss out — only the first 3 applications will get the free kit!

👉 Apply now and let the street games begin: https://www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/play-your-way/

23/07/2025

Cycling Together had a lovely ride on Monday night despite the threat of rain.
We meet every Monday at 6.30pm at different locations which are posted on our riders What's App group which can be accessed when you register.

If you fancy joining in next Monday either message us below or register here:
https://www.betterhealthns.co.uk/information/cycling-together

Clevedon and Weston Cycle Route Support Group Weston-super-Mare Community Grapevine covering BS22, 23, 24, 25 & 29 West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) Weston-super-Mare Live Talk Club Strawberry Line Cycle Project Weston Wheelers Cycling Club - public group Cycling in mind North Somerset Cycling Somerset

22/07/2025

💃🐕‍🦺 Every Move Matters - What moves you?

Just a little extra daily activity can make a big difference to our health and wellbeing, from walking the dog to dancing in the kitchen.

And the summer is a great time to get out and enjoy our amazing surroundings. 🌞

That's why we're backing the NHS South West campaign, highlighting how even small increases in our movement can make us stronger and healthier.

If you want to get active locally, check out some opportunities in the comments 👇

22/07/2025

The summer school holidays are nearly here!
There are lots of great activities happening for all ages, check them out below 👇

The summer school holidays start in North Somerset this week and there's loads of free or low-cost activities happening to keep kids of all ages entertained! 😎🙌🎉

📚 Head to North Somerset Libraries for the Summer Reading Challenge. It's free to take part and a great way to encourage children aged four to 11 to keep reading during the holidays. Plus for the first time, under fours can get involved too! This year's theme is 'Story Garden.' It's all about celebrating books, nature and imagination! ✨

🎨 North Somerset libraries and The Campus will also have different activities taking place throughout the holidays - give them a follow to find out more.

✅ If your child gets gets benefits-related free school meals they can take part in a variety of FREE sports, crafts, indoor and outdoor activities between Monday 28 July and Friday 22 August, as part of our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) days. You can book up to 16 days in total - check the comments to find out more 👇

🌳 ParkPlay takes place every Saturday. It's a free, safe and inclusive event that aims bring communities together to move more! Castle Batch ParkPlay runs from 9.30am to 11am, and Portishead ParkPlay is on from 10am to 11.30am. Just turn up and stay for as long as you like!

🍽 Money Saving Central has updated its list of places kids can eat for free or for just £1 - there's a link to it in the comments ⬇ Do you know a venue in North Somerset where kids can eat for free or low cost? Please let us know in the comments! 👇

🌳 If the weather’s good 🤞, why not head out to our beautiful North Somerset scenery and enjoy our beaches, parks, woodlands and North Somerset’s public rights of way.

Plus there's lots more - if you've got any good ideas, things to do or places you love to visit please pop them in the comments so other people can enjoy them too!

21/07/2025

If you support individuals similar to those in this video and they need support to give parkrun a go please make contact: getactive@n-somerset.gov.uk

Clevedon Salthouse Fields parkrun Marine Parade parkrun Sharpham Road Playing Fields parkrun parkrun UK Burnham and Highbridge parkrun Weston-super-Mare Community Grapevine covering BS22, 23, 24, 25 & 29 Pier Health Social Prescribing Voluntary Action North Somerset

We're proud parkrun is a place that other organisations, like Moving Social Work, can direct people to. We're here for everyone 🫶

21/07/2025

Every Move Matters - What moves you? 💪

Let’s start Monday off right by joining the campaign - just 20 mins a day can help you hit your weekly 150!

📘Get active locally by finding what's near you in our Active Directory
👉Or try Go4Free where you can access 5 free and 5 half price sessions in the community
👇Links in the comments

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20/07/2025

Here are the Health Walks for this week.
We have some new volunteer leaders which is absolutely marvelous for the sustainability of our Health Walks Scheme
Thank you!

Monday 21st July:
LONG ASHTON: Community Centre 10.30am
NAILSEA - Millennium Fields, Behind Scotch Horn Leisure Centre 11am
PORTISHEAD: Piazza, Waitrose 10.30am
WESTON: McDonalds, Worle 2pm
Tuesday 22nd July:
CLEVEDON: Salthouse Car Park 10.30am.
WINSCOMBE - Woodborough Inn 11am
Wednesday 23rd July:
WESTON evening - Weston Woods (Worlebury Entrance) 7pm
Friday 25th July:
CLEVEDON Pier Copse10.30am.
Sunday 27th July CLEVEDON The Bandstand 10am

PLEASE NOTE: If you do need physical support to walk
please bring someone to help you.

18/07/2025

Do you know ParkPlay happens every Saturday in Portishead and Castle Batch AND its absolutely FREE!

Why not come along and meet the Play Leaders and have fun getting active with others.
Dodgeball, Rocket Races, Planets & Aliens, Power Ball, Circle Tag, Basketball, Golf and more are some of the games we play.

Register here or register on the day.
https://park-play.com/register/

Castle Batch ParkPlay 9.30am onwards at Castle Batch all-inclusive SEND play area
Portishead ParkPlay 10am onwards at Merlin Park.

17/07/2025

🌟 Bring Play Back to Your Street! 🌟

Imagine your street transformed into a safe, traffic-free space where children can skip, scoot, chalk, and simply play with their neighbours — no park required!

👧👦 That’s exactly what Play Streets are all about! These resident-led short road closures let kids play freely right on their doorstep — and we’re making it even easier to get started.

🎁 The first 3 successful Play Street applications in North Somerset will receive a FREE customisable play equipment bag worth up to £150! Choose from skipping ropes, cones, chalks, and other outdoor favourites.

Why start a Play Street?
✅ Safer play right outside your home
✅ Boosts kids’ physical activity
✅ Builds stronger neighbourhood connections
✅ Free, simple, and fun!

🚧 Perfect for quiet streets like cul-de-sacs or no-through roads. We’ll even support you with the application and help you consult your neighbours.

Ready to turn your street into a space for fun and friendship?

👉 For more info visit the link in the comments 👇