Well Living Workshops
Come along to our monthly Well Living Workshops. Each workshop will focus on a particular topic and include educational talks and discussion (delivered by health & wellbeing team), as well as taster sessions and community partner information.
Workshops
This Well Living Workshop focuses on all thing’s physical activity, including what it means to be physically active, what the recommended amount is for each individual and how you can tailor this to your own needs/interests. We will be focusing on practical tools for becoming more physically active and exploring what is available in Angus, including taster sessions from ANGUSalive and some of the fantastic local sports clubs.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Physical Activity |
Saturday 27 April | 10:30am | Webster’s Sports Centre, Kirriemuir |
| Tuesday 30 April | 6:30pm | Saltire Sports Centre, Arbroath | |
| Saturday 11 May | 11:15am | Brechin Community Campus, Brechin |
The Healthy Heart workshops will highlight the factors which affect our heart health, particularly those that are lifestyle related. We will also be exploring practical tools which can be used to both manage and prevent heart complications, as well as signs to look out for when you are at risk. There will also be an opportunity on the day to check your blood pressure and other statistics to map your personal risk level.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Healthy Heart |
Thursday 23 May | 10:30am | Carnoustie Library, Carnoustie |
| Saturday 25 May | 11:30am | Forfar Community Campus, Forfar | |
| Wednesday 29 May | 6:30pm | Montrose Library, Montrose |
The connections between nature and our wellbeing are well recognised, both the physical and mental, which is why we will be focusing on this topic during these workshops. We will look at the benefits of spending time in nature, how to enhance the benefits of being in nature and practices which can be utilised to achieve this. We will have taster sessions on the day, including mindful movement which is perfect for practicing outdoors.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Nature & Wellbeing |
Saturday 8 June | 11:00am | Monikie Country Park, Monikie |
| Monday 24 June | 6:30pm | Cricket Club, Forfar Loch, Forfar | |
| Thursday 27 June | 10:30am | Montrose Sports Centre, Montrose |
In this workshop we will be covering to topics which are closely linked and directly impact one another. Elevated levels of stress can impact our sleep in many ways, from struggling to fall or stay asleep, our quality of sleep or result in sleeping too much. Equally a poor night’s sleep can have an immediate effect on our stress levels, therefore in this workshop we will be exploring how to manage each of these factors through relaxation or mindfulness practices and other coping mechanisms.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Stress Management & Improving Sleep |
Saturday 17 August | 11:00am | Monikie Country Park, Monikie |
| Wednesday 21 August | 6:30pm | Webster’s Sports Centre, Kirriemuir | |
| Thursday 29 August | 10:30am | Brechin Library, Brechin |
Although many women feel this is a process which is out of their control, there are some things which we can do to alleviate uncomfortable and frustrating symptoms. Menopause can affect women of different ages and to varying degrees in each individual, which is why this workshop will explore the stages of menopause, symptoms and tools for navigating this experience.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Menopause |
Thursday 5 September | 10:30am | Brechin Library |
| Saturday 7 September | 10:30am | Carnoustie Library | |
| Tuesday 10 September | 6:00pm | Forfar Library |
This workshop will specifically explore type II diabetes and how this long-term medical condition can be prevented. Regardless of whether you have discovered that you are pre-diabetic, have a high-risk factor or simply wish to be proactive to keep your risk low, we invite you to join us and some of our fantastic community partners at the dates listed.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Preventing Diabetes |
Saturday 19 October | 10:30am | Webster’s Sports Centre, Kirriemuir |
| Saturday 26 October | 1:45pm | Montrose Sports Centre | |
| Tuesday 29 October | 6:30pm | Saltire Sports Centre, Arbroath |
Cost often comes up as one of the main barriers to eating better… but is eating healthier always more expensive? We will be exploring what makes up a healthy diet and how we can cut down the costs, including which brands give us the best value for money and what to look for on our food labels.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Reducing the Cost of Healthy Eating |
Friday 22 November | 10:30am | Saltire Sports Centre, Arbroath |
| Saturday 23 November | 10:30am | Brechin Library | |
| Wednesday 27 November | 5:30pm | Kirriemuir Library |
With the festive period and New Year approaching, this seemed like the opportune to speak about these two topics, whether that’s to set you up for successful new year goals or to support you to enjoy this time safely. We will be covering tips for managing both smoking & moderate drinking, how to set realistic goals and an opportunity to learn about support services in the area if needed.
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Stop Smoking & Sensible Drinking |
Wednesday 4 December | 10:30am | Signal Tower Museum, Arbroath |
| Saturday 7 December | 11:00am | Brechin Community Campus | |
| Monday 9 December | 11:00am | Forfar Library |
Experiencing a fall can lead to not just physical injury but can have a lasting impact on our mental wellbeing and confidence. Whether you have already had a fall, are noticing a change in your balance or would like to learn about some of the ways this may be prevented, this workshop may be able to help. We will be discussing preventative measures, what you can do in an instance of a fall and a strength and balance taster session.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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Preventing Falls |
Saturday 18 January | 10:30am | Webster’s Sports Centre, Kirriemuir |
| Tuesday 21 January | 10:30am | Monifieth Library | |
| Saturday 25 January | 11:00am | Brechin Community Campus |
With so much information available at the click of a button, it can be hard to know what a healthy diet really is and how to make this fit around your lifestyle. In this workshop we will be exploring what makes a healthy diet and how this can be sustained long term, including a talk, time for discussion and exploring how to make everyday recipes a bit more nutritious.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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. Healthy Eating |
Tuesday 18 February | 5:30pm | Forfar Library |
| Saturday 22 February | 10:30am | Saltire Sports Centre, Arbroath | |
| Wednesday 27 February | 11:00am | Montrose Library |
Spotting the signs of a stroke have been well promoted over the years, so we wanted to focus this workshop on the factors surrounding this health event. We will be speaking about the before and after, by talking about risk factors, what we can do to lower that risk and the things we can do to support with recovery.
| Date | Time | Location | |
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. Stroke Prevention & Recovery |
Wednesday 12 March | 11:15am | Webster’s Sports Centre, Kirriemuir |
| Saturday 15 March | 11:00am | Brechin Community Campus | |
| Thursday 20 March | 10:30am | Carnoustie Library |
Finding the balance when trying to keep the whole family healthy can be tricky, which is why this workshop will be focusing on activities and lifestyle related topics for the whole family. The event will include advice and tips around eating better for the whole family, practices for mental wellbeing and family friendly physical activity.
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Family Health |
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Sessions will run from April 27 2024 – March 2025
All sessions are FREE and will run between 1-3 hours
No booking required but queries can be directed to
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