Community Resource have an exciting programme of health events coming up over the next few months.

As well as Arthritis Awareness, Continence Awareness and Healthy Eating we are excited to be relaunching our Menopause Awareness event.  See below for full details of each event and future dates/venues. All events are FREE to attend and details on how to book your place are at the bottom of this article.

See and Hear Shropshire, an exhibition for people with sight loss, hearing loss or dementia.

Tuesday 20th May 2025, 10am – 3pm
Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Please see the attached flyer for further details.

Arthritis Awareness provides an overview of osteoarthritis with a focus on self-management and pain relief techniques including specific exercises for arthritis, weight management, complementary therapies, aids and gadgets, national/local support organisations, together with a pre-recorded Q&A session with Dr Anne O’Brien, Senior Lecturer at Keele University. The session also includes a gentle exercise taster.

 Tuesday 22^nd July 2025, 1pm-3.30pm
Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry,  SY11 1JN

Wednesday 3^rd September, 2pm – 4.30pm
Bayston Hill Memorial Hall, Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, SY3 0DR

Continence Awareness is for anyone interested in finding out more about this common condition, affecting around 40% of the UK population. We will be looking at different types, symptoms and causes of urinary and bowel incontinence, treatment options including lifestyle adjustments, medications and surgery, and how to maintain a healthy bladder and bowel. We also have a pre-recorded Q&A session with the Shropshire NHS Continence Advisory Service, and an interactive session on pelvic floor exercises.

Wednesday 4^th June 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm
Bishop’s Castle Community Hospital, Stone House, Union Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AJ

**this event focuses on continence issues in women – all are welcome

Healthy Eating:  This event provides an opportunity to find out how to improve your nutrition and health. This free, 2 ½ hour session includes a presentation from students from Worcester University’s Dietetics degree course overseen by Dr Stacey Jones, Principal Lecturer. They will explain portion size, main food groups and a general guide to eating well. Our talk also includes information on ultra processed foods, salts and sugars as well as what to do if you get a prediabetes diagnosis – covering signs and symptoms. Physical activity is essential to wellbeing. The talk will be followed by a gentle exercise taster and information on local exercise opportunities.

Tuesday 17^th June, 10.30am-1pm
Oswestry Library, Arthur Street, Oswestry,  SY11 1JN

Menopause Awareness looks at peri-menopause, menopause and how to look after yourself through this period of your or a loved one’s life? This event includes thought provoking information on the topic of perimenopause and menopause including understanding the wide range of symptoms (not just hot flushes!), risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle changes to improve your symptoms, a pre-recorded Q&A session with GP Dr Deborah Shepherd, a free gentle 30-minute yoga/pilates taster session, and information on resources which provide support for people experiencing the menopause.

Monday 23^rd June, 6.30-8.30pm
Minsterley Village Hall, A488, Minsterley, Shrewsbury SY5 0EH  SY5 0EH

Tuesday 1^st July, 6.30-8.30pm
Bomere Heath Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Bomere Heath SY4 3PD

Monday 7^th July, 6.30-8.30pm
Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow SY8 1RZ

Wednesday 9^th July, 10.30am-12.30pm
Bishop’s Castle Community Hospital, Stone House, Union Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AJ

Wednesday 16^th July, 6.30-8.30pm
Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton SY6 6BL

Wednesday 10^th September, 10am-12pm
Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton SY6 6BL

To book a FREE place at any of our events, please call 01743 360641 or email healthevents@community-resource.org.uk.

Community Resource are continually introducing sessions in new areas across Shropshire so if there is no suitable session for you currently, please register your interest and they will let you know when they have a session in your area. Please feel free to share these details with friends and family.