hEalth & fItNEss NICE calls for more physical activity


The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called for more emphasis to be placed on pro- moting walking and cycling to tackle physical inactivity in the UK. Cycle use is lower in Britain


Facilities include a 25m pool with a leisure flume


Fraserburgh leisure centre ahead of schedule


Fraserburgh residents are to be given the chance to have their say in the running of a new £9m leisure centre, which is currently ahead of schedule and will be ready to open in February. A public open day when will give mem-


bers of the community the opportunity to express their views on the facilities and how the amenities can be used to help as many residents as possible. Created as part of Aberdeenshire


Council’s Education, Learning and Leisure Plan, the new centre will replace an existing pool and community centre. The new facilities will include a 25m


pool, learning pool, three court sports hall, gym, fitness studio, village changing area, sauna, steamroom, community cen- tre and an NHS Healthpoint. Community fundraising group FISSH (Fraserburgh area Initiative for Swimming, Sport and Health) will pay for a 40m internal flume – the only one in Aberdeenshire – as well as other fun and sports equipment, if funds allow. Details: http://lei.sr?a=r1W3z


Wellness watchdog to be set up in Derbyshire


A new health and social care watchdog is being set up to improve the quality of ser- vices in Derbyshire. Healthwatch Derbyshire will operate


as an independent organisation and is set to launch before April 2013. It will replace the existing Local Involvement Network (LINks) and will gather views, informa- tion, concerns and experiences and feed them into the development and delivery of local health and social care services. Te scheme aims to ensure that feedback on topics such as GP referrals is collected and relayed back into the development and delivery of local health services. Details: http://lei.sr?a=o3v7a


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than it is in many other European countries, a statis- tic NICE wants to improve by coordinated action to identify and address the barriers that may be discouraging people from taking to their bikes. As part of its recommen-


dations, published today (28 November), NICE stated that town-wide programmes should be put in place to promote cycling for both transport and rec- reational purposes. Tese could include cycle hire schemes, car-


free events or days, providing information such as maps and route signing, activities and cam- paigns that emphasise the benefits of cycling, fun rides and others. According to NICE, walking routes should


also be integrated with accessible public trans- port links to support longer journeys. Signage should give details of the distance and/or walk- ing time, in both directions, between public transport facilities and key destinations.


More emphasis should be placed on encouraging cycling and walking Professor Mike Kelly, director of the Centre


for Public Health Excellence at NICE, said: “As a nation, we are not physically active enough and this can contribute to a wide range of health problems. “It is important that there is comprehen-


sive, evidence-based guidance in place that can help address these issues. We want to encour- age and enable people to walk and cycle more and weave these forms of travel into everyday life. Tis guidance will make it easier for peo- ple to do this, as well as helping to address some of the safety fears that people may have.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=S9p3q


£7.8m leisure centre to open in Gosport


A new £7.8m leisure centre is set to open in Gosport in December. The centre will replace the Holbrook rec- reation Centre on Fareham Road and will be operated by DC Leisure. Te development, which is


being carried out by Wilmott Dixon as contractors will fea- ture a swimming pool and learner pool as well as a sauna and steamroom. The centre will also house a sports hall, a 70-station health and fitness studio, a dance studio and a soſt play area. Outdoor facil- ities will include eight five-a-side pitches and two grass mini-soccer pitches. The opening of the leisure centre on 31


An artist’s impression of the centre, which will be run by DC Leisure Councillor Mark Hook, leader of Gosport


December will complete the first phase of the project. Te second phase, which includes a new restaurant and bar and a 60-bed Premier Inn hotel is set to be completed in summer 2013.


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital


Borough Council, said: “We’re looking forward to the official opening and will con- tinue to work closely with DC Leisure in providing the residents of Gosport with these new and exciting leisure facilities.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=N9g7S


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