The Invigorate Programme

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1 Issue 8 The Invigorate Programme Physical and leisure activities for mental health service users in Cambridge

2 Contact us Contents Introduction 3 What to wear and bring to your session 4 Booking and cancellation policies 4 Volunteering to help 4 Activity sessions Carpet Bowls 5 Football 5 Gym sessions 5 Multi-Sport 6 Tennis & Badminton 6 General Swimming 6 T ai Chi 7 Running 7 Outdoor Gym 7 Outdoor Table Tennis PING! 7 Membership Registration Form 8 For more information on the Invigorate project please contact The Sports Development Service: Phone: sport@cambridge.gov.uk Website: Address: Sports Development Service, Arts & Recreation Department, Cambridge City Council, PO Box 700, Cambridge CB1 OJH The Invigorate Programme Physical and leisure activities for mental health service users in Cambridge. Activity opportunities There are a variety of different leisure and sporting activities on offer. The emphasis in these sessions is to be physically active and to have fun. Most sessions are facilitated by a member of staff or volunteer, who will help you to find your feet and provide advice and support, should you need it. At your first session, you may be required to complete a brief medical form. Membership Membership of the Invigorate programme is annually reviewed 12 months after registration. Membership is free and through joining you will gain the following benefits: You will be added to our database and kept informed of any changes and developments to the programme You will receive an updated timetable, as it is published You will receive a membership card, which will allow you to gain access to Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre as well as access to all Invigorate activities. You will be eligible for a Free GLL Better Card* Please complete the Membership Registration Form at the back of this booklet and return it to the specified address. *As an Invigorate member, you are also entitled to receive a free GLL Better Card. This will give you discounted access to the City swimming pools and other GLL facilities. Partners The Invigorate project is supported by various partners including: Cambridgehire FA page 2 page 3

3 What to bring and wear to your first session Please ensure that you wear loose, comfortable clothing. Jeans and skirts should be avoided where possible. Appropriate footwear such as clean trainers for indoor activities are ideal. It is not appropriate to participate in activ - ity with open toed or ill-fitting shoes, or in bare feet (except for t ai chi). Facilitators do have the right to refuse your participation in a session should you not be dressed appropriately. If you have difficulty in finding appropriate clothing to participate, please contact the Sports Development Service on: To each session, please bring your activity fee (where applicable) as well as your Invigorate membership card or GLL Better card (as applicable). To keep well hydrated, we recommend that you bring a drink of water or a soft drink. Smoking is not permitted at any activity session, only in designated areas. The extinguishing of cigarettes inappropriately in public places, may result in a fine. Key workers are welcome to attend sessions, in a supporting role, free of charge. Booking and Cancellation policies None of the activities currently require advanced booking, with the exception of arranging an initial gym induction. On occasion, it may be necessary to cancel sessions at short notice. Where possible, if we have your contact details, we will try and contact you to notify you of this. If you are planning on attending an activity for the first time, please contact the Sports Development Service on to confirm the details of the session. Volunteering to help The Sports Development Service would be grateful to hear from anybody who would be interested in volunteering for any of the City Councils activity projects. Roles include facilitating sessions. For more information please contact the Sports Development Team on or sport@cambridge.gov.uk Carpet Bowls Come and join a relaxing game of carpet bowls, a scaled down version of lawn/indoor bowls, for all abilities. Salvation Army Community Centre 104 Mill Road, CB1 2DB Thursdays 11.00am 12.00pm Cost: FREE! Please note: This session is not facilitated. Football Coaching provided by a qualified Level 2 football coach. All abilities are welcome. Just turn up and play. Chesterton Sports Centre (Astro) Gilbert Road, CB4 3NY Fridays 7.00pm 8.00pm Contact Robert Reeve, Cambridgeshire Football Association, on or robert.reeve@cambridgeshirefa.com for more information. Session facilitated by Cambridgehire FA. Gym Sessions Supervised gym sessions with a qualified instructor. Learn how to improve your stamina, strength and flexibility. Kelsey Kerridge Outlooks Gym Fitness Suite Queen Anne Terrace, CB1 1NA 9.00am 4.00pm 7 days a week Introductory/supervised sessions Fridays 11.00am 12.00pm Access is via an Invigorate Gym Ticket* which can be obtained from your support/key worker. Booking is required for your first session, which will include a brief gym induction please contact Kelsey Kerridge on *contact the Sports Development team for information about the Gym Ticket scheme. University of Cambridge Sports Centre Philippa Fawcett Drive, CB3 0AS 30 minute supervised gym sessions can also be accessed during the regular Saturday morning inclusive multi-sport sessions which take place week at the University Sports Centre. Saturdays 10.00pm 12.00pm page 4 page 5

4 Multi-Sport sessions Led by fully qualified Kelsey Kerridge staff, multi-sport sessions are a great opportunity for anybody interested in trying out new leisure activities in a friendly environment. Activities may include: badminton, basketball, table tennis and cricket. No experience is necessary and all levels of ability are welcome. Kelsey Kerridge Fenners Gallery Queen Anne Terrace, CB1 1NA Fridays 11.00am 12.00pm From Friday 10th October 2014 to the end of March Cost: FREE! University of Cambridge Sports Centre Philippa Fawcett Drive, CB3 0AS Saturdays 10.00pm 12.00pm Two hours of multi-sport activities every Saturday morning at the University Sports Centre. For more information please contact the Sports Development Team on or sport@cambridge.gov.uk Tennis & Badminton All abilities are welcome to attend this informal, facilitated group. Equipment provided. David Lloyd Cambridge Coldham s Lane Business Park, CB1 3LH Days: Fridays 11.00am 12.00noon (school term time ony) Cost: FREE Please note: When arriving at David Lloyd, be sure to mention to the reception team that you wish to attend the Invigorate group. You will be signposted in the right direction and asked to sign a register. General Swimming Reduced rate entry to public sessions available with your GLL Better Card. Parkside, Abbey, Jesus Green & Kings Hedges Pools All public sessions Please see pool timetable for details. Cost: 1.30 with Better Card Tai Chi A qualified instructor will teach you simple exercises that will help you to understand the core principles of posture, breathing and co-ordination. Developing these exercises will help you move and balance more easily, relieve stress and improve your wellbeing. Available to all. Salvation Army Community Centre 104 Mill Road, CB1 2DB Tuesdays 12.15pm 1.00pm Cost: 2.00 Running: Run Routes Run, walk or jog Whether you are starting out on a new fitness regime or looking for a new run route, check out Cambridge City Council s new marked running routes of up to 5k. Facilitated sessions are also available for Invigorate members. See our website for details Outdoor Gym: Fit Points Fancy a quick work out? Why not make use of the many permanent pieces of specialised gym equipment located in parks and open spaces around Cambridge. Facilitated sessions are available for Invigorate members. See our website for details Outdoor Table Tennis Tables Ping! Cambridge Play table tennis at a park near you. Permanent table tennis tables available to play on for FREE 24/7. Equipment available at table locations. Coaching and facilitated sessions are also available for Invigorate members. See ww.cambridge.gov.uk/ping Or contact the Sports Development Team on for details. Ping Cambridge informal table tennis for all page 6 page 7

5 Membership Registration Form your details Name: Date of birth: Address: Postcode: Residing at address since: Telephone: address: Please tick here if you would you like to receive a free GLL Better Card, which will give you discounted rate access to the swimming pools at the Abbey, Parkside, Kings Hedges and Jesus Green. Please sign below to confirm that you agree to your contact details being added to the Invigorate database, in order that we can keep you informed of any updates to the programme in the future. Your details will not be passed onto any third parties or other Council programmes. By signing below you also agree to take part in any activities as part of the programme at your own risk. Sign: Date: reference Please provide a contact name for a professional who works with you from the mental health service Name: Organisation: Contact number: Contact Please sign to confirm this individual is accessing mental health services: Sign: Date: J Please return completed form to: The Sports Development Team, Cambridge City Council, PO Box 700, Cambridge City Council CB1 OJH page 8