Better Health Westmorland & Furness

07/09/2026

🤔 Would you check your lottery numbers? Your bank balance? Your phone battery?

Then why not check the numbers that could save your life?

This Know Your Numbers Week, drop into your nearest Better Leisure Centre for a FREE mini health check. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but knowing your numbers could help prevent serious health problems.

✅ Free, quick, no appointment needed & potentially life-saving

Our team have done it and now its your turn 🫀👇

Penrith Leisure Centre:
Monday at the Melissa Bus 10am - 3pm or Friday in the Conference Room 2 - 3:30pm

Appleby Leisure Centre:
Friday 12noon - 1pm

Ulverston Leisure Centre:
Monday 11:30am - 1pm

Kendal Leisure Centre:
Friday 12:30 - 2pm

The most important numbers you'll check all week. 💚🩺

04/09/2026

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS WEEK 2026

Did you know that high blood pressure often has no symptoms, but can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia?

The good news is that a simple blood pressure check takes just a few minutes and could help you take control of your health.

As part of Know Your Numbers Week, we're offering a FREE mini-health check, including blood pressure readings, at the following locations:

📍 Ulverston Leisure Centre
🗓️ 07/09/26
⏰ 11:30am - 1pm

📍 Melissa Bus at Penrith Leisure Centre
🗓️ 07/09/26
⏰ 10am - 3pm

📍 Kendal Leisure Centre
🗓️ 11/09/26
⏰ 12:30pm - 2pm

📍 Appleby Leisure Centre
🗓️ 11/09/26
⏰ 12pm - 1pm

📍 Penrith Leisure Centre
🗓️ 11/09/26
⏰ 2pm - 3:30pm

📍Ulverston Charter Day
🗓️ 12/09/26
⏰ 10:30am - 3:30pm

No appointment is needed, just drop in and say hello.

✅ Have your FREE mini-health check (including blood pressure, BMI & pulse oxi) to receive your discount card for a full Better Health MOT

Knowing your numbers is one of the simplest steps you can take to protect your long-term health. Whether you've never had your blood pressure checked before or it's been a while, why not take a few minutes to find out?

📞 For more information about our Better Health MOTs and health improvement services, speak to our team at your local leisure centre or drop us an email

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

02/09/2026

We're Hiring! Join our Health & Community Team 📢

Passionate about helping people improve their health and wellbeing? We're looking for a part-time Health Referral Facilitator to join our team and make a real difference in local communities.

💚 Support individuals with long-term health conditions to become more active and improve their wellbeing
💚 Deliver and coordinate health referral activities in a friendly and supportive environment
💚 Work with healthcare professionals and community partners to help people achieve positive lifestyle changes
💚 Be part of a team that is committed to improving lives through physical activity

📍 Part Time Position
🏃🏼 Health Referral Facilitator
🤝 Make a genuine impact on people's health and confidence

If you're enthusiastic, organised, and passionate about supporting others to lead healthier lives, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information about the role and to apply, please visit our careers page: https://brnw.ch/21x5nwZ

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who may be interested!

31/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our summer celebrations. There was plenty of laughter, great conversations, delicious refreshments, and lots of opportunities to make new friendships and reconnect with familiar faces. The fantastic turnout and positive atmosphere showed just how important these social connections are for wellbeing and reducing loneliness.

If you'd like to be part of our friendly Chatter Matters groups, we'd love to welcome you! 💚

📍 Kendal Leisure Centre
🗓️ Fridays 12pm - 2pm (Optional gentle exercise 11:30am)

📍 Ulverston Leisure Centre
🗓️ Mondays 11am - 1pm (Optional gentle exercise 10:30 & 11:30)

📍 Appleby Leisure Centre
🗓️ Fridays 11am - 1pm (Optional water workout 11am)

📍 Penrith Leisure Centre
🗓️ Mondays 11am - 1pm and Fridays 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Optional gentle exercise 1:30pm)

Whether you're looking to meet new people, enjoy a chat over a brew, or simply get out and about, Chatter Matters is open to everyone. Come along and see what it's all about!

£2pp includes refreshments, light lunch and exercise class. No referral or membership needed - simply book in on the day!

29/08/2026

Huge Congratulations to Adam on completing his very first Half Marathon! 🎉🏅

What an incredible achievement and a fantastic milestone to celebrate. Taking on 13.1 miles requires commitment, determination, and perseverance, and Adam absolutely smashed it!

Weeks of training, dedication, and hard work have paid off, proving that with the right mindset, anything is possible. We’re incredibly proud of this accomplishment and hope it's the first of many running successes to come.

Well done, Adam! Enjoy the celebrations, you've earned them! 👏🎽🏃‍♂️

26/08/2026

❌ “I feel fine, so I don’t need a check-up”
✅ The reality? Many serious health conditions don’t show symptoms early.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes are often called “silent” because you can have them without realising. By the time symptoms appear, they may already be affecting your health and unfortunately, often resulting in a heart attack or stroke as the first sign.

A Better Health MOT is a simple way to take control. It can help identify risks before they become problems and give you personalised advice to stay well.

✅ It’s friendly, professional and supporting
✅ It’s completely confidential
✅ And it could make a real difference to your future health

You don’t need to wait until you’re invited for an NHS Health Check at 40+. Starting earlier means you can build healthy habits and reduce your risk sooner, staying healthy for you and your family.

Your future self will thank you

Message us to find out how to book your Better Health MOT:

📩 [email protected]
📩 [email protected]
📩 [email protected]

24/08/2026

Our Better Health Team are excited to be delivering a seated exercise taster session as part of this years Age Friendly Festival. Also come and visit our stall in the Marketplace to try your hand at corn hole!

SAVE THE DATE! 📅

Age Friendly Festival

📍 Kendal Leisure Centre
📅 Sunday 4th October
⏰ 11am–2:30pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

A celebration of connection, community and ageing positively.

Tag someone you're bringing with you in the comments 👇🏻

More details coming soon, watch this space!

24/08/2026

Aged 60 years and above and up for fun, laughs and healthy competition? Claim your spot for Team Westmorland and Furness at the 20th Anniversary Club Games today and celebrate active aging.

Pick from a choice of sports and battle it out between teams from Preston, York, Carlisle, Gateshead and Newcastle, to find out who will be crowned North Club Games Champions 2026 🏆

🗓️ Wednesday 21st October
📍Penrith Leisure Centre
🚍 Transport available for teams travelling from outside of Eden

For more information about Club Games and to register, please visit our website 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x59KJ

19/08/2026

A huge shout out to Katie, our Age Friendly South Lakeland Coordinator, for the incredible hard work, passion and commitment she continues to bring to the project! 👏💚

One of Katie's latest achievements has been launching walking audits across South Lakeland, reviewing pavements, parking machines and public conveniences to help build a clearer picture of what improvements are needed. This work is about so much more than creating age-friendly communities. It's about making our towns and villages more accessible for everyone, including parents with prams, wheelchair users, and anyone who may lack confidence getting out and about.

Katie is also a fantastic advocate for inclusive activities and has a real love for Boccia, championing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to stay active, connected and engaged within their communities. 🎯

If you can spare an hour or two to support this important project, your help could make a real difference and help bring positive change even sooner - even the High Sheriff, Shirley Fawcett, has helped out!

👉 Please share this post to help spread the word.

📧 To get involved or find out more, email Katie at: [email protected]

Together, we can help create communities that are more accessible, welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

Age Friendly South Lakeland

15/08/2026

Aged 60 years and above and up for fun, laughs and healthy competition? Claim your spot for Team Westmorland and Furness at the 20th Anniversary Club Games today and celebrate active aging.

Pick from a choice of sports and battle it out between teams from Preston, York, Carlisle, Gateshead and Newcastle, to find out who will be crowned North Club Games Champions 2026🏆

🗓️Wednesday 21st October
📍Penrith Leisure Centre
🚍 Transport available for teams travelling from outside of Eden

For more information about to register, please use the Better UK app or visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21x4WXm