It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement: Moving More for Our Mental Health’.
The KCIL team finds that including movement in our week is a great way to support our mental health, from running, gardening, outdoor adventures, and walking the dog. How do you like incorporating movement into your day-to-day life? Looking for inspiration? Why not try one of these ideas?
parkrun
Did you know that the global institution that is parkrun started in nearby Bushy Park twenty years ago? parkrun is not just for runners; each route also includes a parkwalk, where you can join in and walk along the 5km route. Or why not walk-run (running for a bit, then walking for a bit), which can be a great way to introduce yourself to running or if you’re building your strength after illness or surgery. Many of the parkrun routes are on hard surfaces that are wheelchair accessible. With a fantastic community atmosphere and the opportunity to volunteer as a marshall, it’s a great way to get some fresh air on a Saturday morning (the 5km routes) or Sunday morning (the 2km Junior routes).
Local parkruns include –
parkrun Juniors
Find the complete listings here.
Wheels for All
Everyone deserves the chance to ride a bicycle. Have a go at Wheels for All. Wheels for All supports disabled people and people who would otherwise not be able to cycle with adapted cycles so that every participant, young or old, can enjoy the benefits of cycling.
Find the complete listings here.
Silverfit
Age is not a barrier! Silverfit offers Kingston-based classes in everything from Tai Chi to Indoor Rowing. Find out more here.
50+ and living in Sutton? Check out the senior activities at Sutton Sports Village.
Chelsea FC Foundation Learning Disability Football
If your ‘goal’ is to play more football, this may be your thing. Find out more about Chelsea’s Learning Disability Football here.
Or did you know Mind in Kingston has its own football team? Kingstonian Mind FC. Find out about joining here.
If Walking Football is more your thing, check out the Walking Football sessions at Sutton Sports Village.
Swimming for the Visually Impaired
Kingston Association for the Blind (KAB) offers one-to-one swimming sessions for beginners or swimmers who want to improve. Contact KAB for more information.
In Sutton, click here for more information about swimming lessons for disabled adults and children, including those with visual impairments.
