10 Maidstone Borough Council Kent Health Business Awards
According to research, UK employers pay an annual bill of £9 billion for sick pay and associated costs. Workplace health and wellbeing programmes can increase employee job satisfaction and turnover between 10 and 25%.
Best Foot Forward
Maidstone has some great park, countryside and river walks to enjoy. There is probably no better way to recover from an illness or get fit.
Maidstone Borough Council has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support and the Ramblers to provide some easy and short walks which people can do at their own pace. They are open to all ages and abilities and friendly, safe and free. Just turn up on the day:
z Tuesdays - Mote Park, 10.30am. Meet outside the Cafe in the Park.
zWednesdays - Cherry Orchard, 12.30pm. Meet at the roundabout near Tesco Express, just off Hermitage Lane.
z Thursdays - Maidstone Town Centre, 11.00am. Meet outside the Town Hall, Bank Street.
Call 01622 602222 or email
healthy.living@
maidstone.gov.uk for more information.
Businesses in Kent can register FREE for the Kent Healthy Business Award scheme, which aims to improve economic performance through people and the environment. The scheme gives you access to a Kent Award linked to a nationally recognised award scheme, a local health at work advisor, expertise in health and wellbeing programmes, and free resources for a healthier business.
Themes covered by the scheme include attendance management, mental health and wellbeing, physical activity and environment.
Show your commitment as a healthy business employer by registering for the Kent Healthy Business Award Scheme. Search “Kent Healthy Business Award” or email
kenthealthybusiness@kent.gov.uk for more information.
Monday,
5.15pm-6.45pm, Maidstone Leisure Centre £3 per session
DMAX is a sports club for children and young people aged 6 to 19 with any disability. It allows them to have fun, make new friends and experience new activities that stimulate the neural, motor and sensory movements. There are structured sporting and swimming sessions, with different sports rotating every six weeks. There is also a chance for ‘play’ time and quiet times if a child doesn’t wish to take part in a sport. Siblings are also welcome to join in the fun!
To find out more and to get an application form, email
communitydevelopment@maidstone.gov.uk or call 01622 602222.
Funding for High Street Projects
Four community groups have been awarded a total of £3,950 to help deliver projects to benefit residents in High Street Ward. The money will support Switch Youth Café, Maidstone Mind, Maidstone Sea Cadets and the parent and baby group, ‘Toybox’, at the United Reformed Church.
The funding is from a national government initiative called “Community First” that helps communities come together to plan for their future. These latest presentations take the total amount of Community First funding in High Street Ward to nearly £28,000 over the last three years.
Mote Park Image courtesy of Denise Tate
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