United Kingdom 2008
World Heart Day Activities organized by members
Heart Research UK in The Midlands (national associate member)
On World Heart Day there will be a special sponsored 1.5 mile “Walk Before you Shop” around the perimetre of Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham. The walk will start at 10 a.m. at St. Martins Square.
World Heart Day contact: John Lloyd
World Heart Day Activities organized by non members
Bassetlaw PCT, Health Promotion Unit (non member)
From 22-26 September at various locations throughout Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire there will be stands and displays in GP practices and health centres covering weight management, exercise and smoking and their effects on the heart.
World Heart Day contact: Katherine Burley
The H.E.A.R.T. Project (non member)
In The H.E.A.R.T. Project in partnership with Falls Leisure Centre held a unique event for young people called TRI 4 UR HEART. A mini-triathlon for young people aged 14-17 years was held and was all about participation, rather than competition. It was also a chance for the young people to gauge their own physical condition as they completed each of the three components of the “triathlon”, starting with a cycle, followed by a run and finishing with a swim. The Lord Mayor of Belfast and the Director of Children's Services from the Belfast Trust were on hand to support the event and encourage the importance of physical activity in all of our lives.
World Heart Day contact: Siobhan Skates
A drug store in Newcastle upon Tyne (non member)
On 28 September, a local drug store will be organizing blood pressure monitoring, healthy heart checks such as Cholesterol, glucose, BMI, fitness assessment, weight management&diet and lifestyle counselling and smoking cessation at the Newcastle City Centre/Gateshead Metro.
World Heart Day contact: Joelle Murray
Active Together Project, Blaby District Council (non-member)
On 28 September at 11 a.m. a World Heart Day walk will cover about 5 miles around the surrounding countryside and Huncote and Croft villages in Leicestershire. Risk factor screening (including blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index, etc) will also be available from 10 a.m. Free refreshments will be provided during and after the walk. Radio and local press coverage is expected.
World Heart Day contact: Claire Dexter/Rachael Evans
Fit To You, Merseyside (non-member)
During the first week of October, fitness testing, body-mass index calculations and Target Training Zone schedules will be provided by a personal trainer for the first 10 people. The service will be provided at individual homes.
World Heart Day contact: Stephen Davies
Tone Leisure (South Hams) Ltd, Ivybridge (non-member)
From 9:30-13:00 on 28 September at South Dartmoor Leisure Centre in Ivybridge there will be a Healthy Lifestyles Event, including free advice on physical activity, healthy eating, smoking cessation, alcohol consumption and free basic fitness testing, blood pressure checks and waist measurement.
At the same time at Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge, free individual lifestyle consultations will be offered. At Dartmouth Leisure Centre there will be a day of free blood pressure and fitness testing, starting with a free Hot Cycling class at 9.30 am. Bookings for these activities must be made in advance.
World Heart Day contact: Paula Bleasdale
North West London Cardiac & Stroke Network (non-member)
A one-day event will be held on 27 September at the Blenheim Centre in Hounslow, Middlesex. Activities will include blood pressure monitoring, adult and child height and weight checks, waist measurement, displays and DVDs, healthy lifestyle options and a raffle. The focus of the day is to inform people about how to reduce their personal risk for heart disease and stroke.
World Heart Day contact: Kathryn Wickham
Bury PCT, Lancashire (non-member)
A Health Promotion Day is being held at Millagate Shopping Centre in Bury on 24 September. A community cardiac nurse will be providing blood pressure and lifestyle advice, and smoking cessation advisors will also be present.
World Heart Day contact: Anne Marie Quinn