Sawtry class helps locals | News and events

As part of the ICS health inequalities funding given to all district and city councils a local charity based in Sawtry, CARESCO have launched their project.

CARESCO, one of the 15 groups working on the Health Inequalities Project, have been awarded £7,500 from Huntingdonshire District Council, after completing a consultation within the village, asking residents what they would like to see in their local area to address health needs. CARESCO have committed to increase the health and wellbeing of their local community by targeting new activities through existing projects. Areas of focus will be mental health, physical fitness classes and healthy eating.

The project began this month, with a Strength and Balance taster class at CARESCO delivered by the One Leisure Active Lifestyles Team, ahead of a weekly class launching on Tuesday 7 February 2023. The Active Lifestyles Team will be running a Healthy Eating workshop on Friday 17 February, demonstrating the understanding of a balanced diet and the adoption of healthy eating habits.  

General Manager of CARESCO, Emma Flanz, said: “This funding will make a big difference to help strengthen our existing services and allow CARESCO to develop and grow our provision in line with our health and wellbeing aims. We are excited to make a start! 

“Over the next 12 months we will be planning a range of activities, such as fitness classes, beginning in early February. We have also lined up a series of workshops and training around the topic of health. For more information about the plans we have for the Health Inequalities Project, please contact our office at office@caresco.org.uk or call 01487 832105 and speak to our team. Or read all about it in our Sawtry Eye magazine.”