Area’s Health Help
July 19, 2005
Some of the healthy initiatives currently going on in Gateshead include:
Health walks across the borough for residents and employees
Food co-operative for employees providing locally produced fruit and
Tai-chi classes and other appropriate exercise for older residents
Going into old folks’ housing schemes and holding exercise and nutrition classes
Yoga and tai-chi for employees
Gardening projects involving young offenders and older people
Work with libraries, signposting and advising residents on healthier lifestyles