Health fair for Carmarthen
A health fair is taking place in Carmarthen this autumn with a range of activities and guidance to suit everyone.
Demonstrations, advice, information and health testing will be part of the day which aims to help people improve their health and well being.
Dozens of different organisations will be attending the fayre, being organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Occupational Health Unit.
Blood pressure testing, calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI), screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer, cardiovascular and osteoporosis testing are some of the services which will be available.
Fitness demonstrations, alternative therapy taster sessions, Indian head massage, reflexology, shoulder massage and seed potting from the allotment society are amongst the range of activities on offer.
The event, sponsored by Carmarthenshire’s Fusion fitness clubs and Vitality scheme, will be held at St Peter’s Civic Hall on Thursday, November 5, between 11am and 3pm.
Anyone visiting the event will also be entered into a competition with a range of prizes on offer including tickets for a Scarlets game, a signed Scarlets T-shirt, free seven-day gym sessions and free swimming sessions.
A day at the Machynys spa is also on offer through an online competition being run on the council website at www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
Social care and health executive board member Cllr Pat Jones said: “This health fair is a great opportunity for people to have free health testing and screening, demonstrations, advice and access to a whole range of other services all under one roof.
“We will be encouraging council staff to take advantage of this event, and hope as many people as possible will attend.”
Demonstrations, advice, information and health testing will be part of the day which aims to help people improve their health and well being.
Dozens of different organisations will be attending the fayre, being organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Occupational Health Unit.
Blood pressure testing, calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI), screening for breast, bowel and cervical cancer, cardiovascular and osteoporosis testing are some of the services which will be available.
Fitness demonstrations, alternative therapy taster sessions, Indian head massage, reflexology, shoulder massage and seed potting from the allotment society are amongst the range of activities on offer.
The event, sponsored by Carmarthenshire’s Fusion fitness clubs and Vitality scheme, will be held at St Peter’s Civic Hall on Thursday, November 5, between 11am and 3pm.
Anyone visiting the event will also be entered into a competition with a range of prizes on offer including tickets for a Scarlets game, a signed Scarlets T-shirt, free seven-day gym sessions and free swimming sessions.
A day at the Machynys spa is also on offer through an online competition being run on the council website at www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk.
Social care and health executive board member Cllr Pat Jones said: “This health fair is a great opportunity for people to have free health testing and screening, demonstrations, advice and access to a whole range of other services all under one roof.
“We will be encouraging council staff to take advantage of this event, and hope as many people as possible will attend.”
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