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55+ Positive Lifestyle has
run several successful forums over the past six years, covering subjects as
diverse as transport in rural areas, the workings of local government and “taster”
sessions in crafts and leisure activities. If you would like to know more about past Forum events,
please ring for a copy of the report. |
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“Recycling” The meeting was very well attended, with lively
discussion and plenty of opportunity to question the decision-makers about
the recycling policy in Teignbridge.
Representatives from the Council kept us well informed and were able
to answer the barrage of questions from the audience. There was also an opportunity to find out
more about composting and wormeries, and to hear about a new scheme starting in
the area for the refurbishment and resale of used electrical items and
furniture. |
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“Here and Now” Arts &
Crafts in Teignbridge For
the first time ever, we had to stop taking bookings for the Forum well ahead
of time. Sorry to have disappointed those
who could not attend, but the Abbey simply could not take more than 120
people. This
was a busy, lively, happy day with 13 artists running a total of 20 workshops
throughout the event. It can best be
summed up by the following account, written by a 15-year old student who was
on a work experience week and came along to help out…… The View from a Teenage Eye “I
went to the 55+ Forum not knowing what I was going to do. I was told it was workshops for the older
generation, this I though would be not much fun. When I arrived I knew nothing about the
place and none of the people there and what tasks I would have to fulfil. The
talk by David Leach was very inspiring for me and for all the people
participating in the workshop. The day
then progressed and as it did I felt more and more welcome and felt how I
fitted in. The cafeteria then put on a
beautiful lunch and everyone rallied around to say what a great morning they
had had. We
complete some workshops in the afternoon and there was a closing ceremony and
by this time I felt very warm inside my heart and I did not want to
leave. Seeing all the people walking
away with their crafts and being proud of something they had done really put
a smile upon my face. If
I could join in again then I would not hesitate to do so.” |
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Our 17th Forum, “Healthy Heart”, took
place on Heart
and circulatory disease is the Speakers
gave advice on how to reduce the risk of heart disease, through diet,
exercise and not smoking. NHS nurses
were on hand throughout the day, offering blood pressure, glucose and
cholesterol checks. |
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A
full report is available. Please ring 01626
203055 to receive a FREE copy (also available in large print). |
