Families in Plymouth are invited to a free wellness event, which includes fun activities for children and the opportunity for parents and carers to learn more about the local support that’s available to them.
Taking place at Plymouth Life Centre on Saturday 8 February from 10.30am to 2.30pm, the event is organised by Plymouth City Council and NHS Devon with support from Plymouth Active Leisure and Plymouth Parent Carer Voice.
More than 50 organisations will be on hand to give advice and showcase their services, offering support on a huge range of issues including mental health, physical wellbeing, healthy eating, parenting, finances and the cost of living.
There’s a packed line-up of activities taking place throughout the day too, with attendees able to join in with dance, yoga and dodgeball sessions. There will also be demonstrations of wrestling and boxing.
The creche will be open for parents and carers to stay and play with toddlers, and there will also be a bouncy castle and inflatables for children to enjoy.
Councillor Jemima Laing, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “This is a really unique and exciting opportunity for families in Plymouth to discover the huge range of support that’s available across the city. Whether you’re worried about something in particular or would just like to learn more about local organisations that can help you, come along and get involved.”
Su Smart, Director of women and children’s improvement at NHS Devon, said: “We are keen to connect families to local support and services in Plymouth and this is a great opportunity to find out what is available. Improving the wellbeing of children and young people in our local community is extremely important to us and this is a good opportunity to connect with local people, networks and organisations.”
The event is open to all families in Plymouth. You can drop in on the day or register your interest in advance here: www.plymouthpcv.co.uk/health-wellness-event.