Residents across Padiham are invited to a free community health event on Thursday 24 September, as part of the wide-ranging Padiham Eatwell Project.
Packed with practical activities and expert advice, the day, promises something for everyone keen to feel their best.
The event which takes place in the heart of the town, Padiham Town Hall, welcomes local people of all ages to drop in and take part.
Highlights include:
- Free health checks: A quick, friendly way to understand your wellbeing with the Burnley West Primary Care Network
- Sugar swaps: Simple changes for families and individuals, inspired by the NHS “Be Food Smart” campaign
- Mindful eating lessons: Learn how small shifts in habits can make a big difference
- Eating healthy on a budget: Smart, affordable tips for busy households short on time
- Community garden showcases: Meet the people behind Fennyfold Community Garden in Padiham and discover how you can get involved in the new Unity Garden in Padiham and other outdoor growing activities as part of the Green Dreams Project.
- Explore a wide range of enriching and educational adult courses: Lancashire Adult Learning will be showing off the myriad of exciting and educational courses they have to offer people for their health and wellbeing.
- Give your opinion: The University of Lancashire will be there as part of their research project to understand how we can make access to healthy food easier.
The Padiham Eatwell Project is a cross-community project designed to cut through the noise around healthy eating. So many of us are surrounded by food myths and the project aims to replace confusion with clear, honest information.
James Fleming, a local GP who has served the same Padiham practice for 22 years, has seen first-hand how much confusion surrounds food choices and how much it costs people’s health:
“Society as a whole needs to work together to change the narrative on food, healthy eating and weight. We’re making a start right here in Padiham.”
Sarah Haworth, Director of Tailored Learning at Lancashire Adult Learning, said the event is about bringing communities together as well as improving people’s health:
“We’re passionate about supporting initiatives like the Padiham Eatwell Project because they help people share the tools, skills and knowledge already right here in the community. That allows people to make informed choices about their diet, nutrition and overall wellbeing.
“By working together with local partners and showing the myriad of foods, activities, courses and opportunities available for those who want to start eating more healthily, we can help people build confidence, improve their health and make positive changes that last.”
Delivered in connection with the Burnley West Primary Care Network, the Padiham Eatwell Project brings health professionals, educators and local residents together to do exactly that – change the conversation around food, healthy eating and weight for good.
By bringing Lancashire Adult Learning together with primary health care partners, the project shows how education and frontline health services can work hand in hand to improve health outcomes across the community.
Take Your Learning Further with Lancashire Adult Learning
The event is just the beginning. Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) offers a wide range of flexible, expert-led courses to help you build on what you discover on the day.
If you’re keen to boost your wellbeing, explore the Health and Wellbeing courses:
https://lal.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/personal-learning/subject-area/health-and-wellbeing/
If the community gardens spark your interest in where food comes from, discover the Horticulture courses:
https://lal.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/professional-learning/subject-area/horticulture/
Most courses are flexible enough to fit around work and family, with support and guidance every step of the way. There’s never been a better time to invest in your health and your future.
