Free taster sessions will be available
Laura Cross Audience Editor
13:17, 27 Sep 2025
Staff from the Wellbeing Team(Image: Lincs Inspire)
Residents who want to give something back are helping at a wellbeing fayre next month. Phil Taylor and Georgina Cable are regular users of Grimsby Leisure Centre’s Health and Wellbeing site, following health referrals on to the Lincs Inspire Active Forever programme.
Phil started exercising in the gym earlier this year and has since seen an improvement to his physical and mental health. He said: “Joining here has been life-changing.
“If you invest a bit of your time, the benefits are phenomenal. I’ve managed to lose weight, make friends and feel healthier. Where else would you find that? You can’t find it on the high street; it’s not sold in a shop.”
Fellow member Georgina enjoys using the specialist exercise equipment at the centre’s Wellness Hub, which support gentle movement by working with the user. She’s also recently completed the Lincs Inspire eight-week weight management programme.
Georgina said: “Taking the first step has opened doors that I never thought it would. I wanted to get out the house in the winter months and lose a bit of weight. Coming to the Grimsby Health & Wellbeing Centre has lightened everything and the staff help in all sorts of ways.”
Phil and Georgina will share their positive experiences and welcome others to a Wellbeing Fayre at the original Grimsby Leisure Centre on Sunday, October 5, 10am to 3pm, supporting Age UK’s national campaign Silver Sunday. Hosted by Lincs Inspire, the free event will showcase the wealth of support available from a range of community organisations and empower people to lead active, healthy and happy lives.
Lincs Inspire Members – Georgina Cable and Phil Taylor(Image: Lincs Inspire)
Organiser, Ian Shorley-Harlow said: “We’ve got lots of fun activities planned! Everything from boosting your mood with an energetic dance class to channelling your zen with a calming Tai Chi session. Take a guided tour of the centre, chat to our friendly team and discover some fab community organisations. It’s all completely free, we hope you can join us!”
Guest speakers from Alzheimer’s UK, Stroke Association and Hello Mind will share valuable insight and wellbeing wisdom. Periville Pharmacy will be offering blood pressure tests, and free flu and COVID vaccines for eligible patients over 18.
For more information about the Wellbeing Fayre visit www.lincsinspire.com/wellbeing-fayre. Free taster sessions include:
Tai Chi – 10:30am to 11amCalmness and Colouring – 10:30am to 11amChair Based Strengthening and Stretch – 10:30am to 11amSeated Chair Exercise – 11:15am to 11:45amAerobic Chair Exercises – 11:15am to 11:45amNew Age Kurling – 12 noon to 12:30pmDance – 12 noon to 12:30pmSeated Movement to Music – 12:45pm to 1:15pmRelaxation and Breathing – 1:30pm to 2pm