Building Choices within Our Community
Healthy Living Bucks is a community-led service, aiming to build opportunities that support the development of individuals and groups in Buckinghamshire. We believe in fairness, respect, support and an open and honest approach.
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Community Spirit
We all live side by side, but it is only when we come together that we really get to know each other and form a true community.
As a community, we can support each other, share ideas and make friends. We can take part in new activities and discover things we never knew we were good at. Community spirit makes everyday life easier and more enjoyable for everyone. By working as a group, we believe we can all gain the confidence, skills and strength to live a fuller life.
We can achieve so much more when we are in good health. As such, The Healthy Living Bucks is passionate about encouraging everyone in our community to eat well, get active and gain a positive outlook in fun ways. We offer an extensive range of activities for all age groups and would love to welcome you along.
What would you like to see in your community? We’re actively developing our services and welcome your suggestions.
Contact Healthy Living Bucks
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 01296 334562 or email info@healthylivingcentre.com. Our friendly staff are happy to provide you with the information you need.
Team Fundraising
Find out why the Healthy Living Centre team took part in a 5K run/walk on a cold and blustery morning in our latest blog.
Community Clean Up
The parks and green spaces around The Healthy Living Centre had a Spring Clean on Friday 22 March. Thank you to everyone who got involved!
English as a Second Language? We can help!
Our FREE English courses run in Aylesbury, Chesham or High Wycombe – more information here
Social Space
Our cafe remains closed, but you are welcome to bring a drink and snack, your paper or your craft project and relax in the cafe space. Meet up with friends, get out of the house and join us.
Seeking Volunteers
The Healthy Living Centre is looking to attract new members to the team. Put your skills to good use and support your community. See the full job description on our Jobs page.
Give and Take
From Dementia Singing to Youth Drama, read how one resident experienced community spirit
Women’s Health & Wellbeing
Read our latest blog about local resident Sobia and her experience of the Women’s Health & Wellbeing course
Upcoming Events
THURSDAY 16 MAY – Free NHS Health Check – Drop in between 9.30am and 4.00pm for a free assessment of your health. Available to anyone aged 40 – 76 years who lives in Bucks, is registered with a GP in Bucks and has no pre-existing conditions.
WEDNESDAY 22 MAY – Make May Purple Coffee Morning. Join us for morning refreshments – raising awareness of strokes.
SATURDAY 20 JULY – Summer Fayre at the HLC, in partnership with VAHT and Aylesbury Street Association. Join us for family activities, craft stalls, information stands and other entertainment. If you are interested in having a stall, please get in touch with Dawn: activitiescoordinator@healthylivingcentre.com
NEW ACTIVITIES FOR 2019:
Sexual Health Drop In – Free and Confidential service, every Monday 3.00 – 5.00pm for 13 – 25 year olds
Yoga for Youth – new after school sessions starting in May. Contact activitiescoordinator@healthylivingcentre.com for further information.
OUR FUNDERS
We are grateful to our funders and they include:
Bucks County Council; Aylesbury Vale District Council; Aylesbury Town Council; Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust; Adviza; Building Futures.
