This project covers a wide range of activities throughout Copeland, which encourage people to lead healthier, more active lives.

There are currently two Healthy Community Workers:

SOUTH WHITEHAVEN

Gillian Mounsey is based in Mirehouse. She works with the South Whitehaven Community and has been involved in the Whitehaven branch of Walking the Way to Health initiative; developed a Healthy Community Focus Group; over 55's Aqua Aerobics; and Southside Cycles, which recycles old bikes; offers cheap bike repair; and encourages people to learn how to look after their bikes.

Gillian can be contacted on: 01946 591004

or e-mail: health@whitehavenesp.org.uk

 

MILLOM

Anne Christian is a Healthy Communities Worker based in Millom. Anne is the co-ordinator of the Walking to Health initiative throughout West Cumbria and is also involved in fruit tuck shops; a walking to school initiative; and a food co-op.

To contact Anne, call: 01229 776153

or e-mail: anne@cvsmillom.solis.co.uk

 

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