Active Sheppey: Aim to increase levels of physical activity to create a healthier happier community on Sheppey

The Isle of Sheppey is in Swale Borough Council &

the county of Kent.

• Population 45,000 (2018 mid year estimates)

• 50.4% male, 49.6% female

• 22.9% aged 0-19yrs,

• 30.1% of children live in poverty v 20.7% in Swale & 16.1% in Kent

• 5.3% of 16-24yrs are unemployed v 4.1% in Swale & 2.4% in Kent

• Disability benefits claimants – 7.8% v 6.2% in Swale & 5.4% in Kent

• 25.5% aged 60+ (2.4% more female than male)

• Pension credit claimants 13.1% v 10.2% in Swale & 8.9% in Kent

• Parts of Sheppey are in the top 10% most deprived areas in England

• 39.2% of 16yrs + are not active enough* in Swale v 36.4% in Kent

• 47% of 5-16yrs are not active enough* in Swale

* CMO recommendations: adults 150mins/week, children 60mins/day of moderate intensity activity to be ‘active enough’ to improve their health

Background – Isle of SheppeyKCC Ward Profile Data

Physical & Organisational Assets:

• 5 wards, including 2 town councils, 4 parish councils

• Sheppey Community Development Forum

• Many small voluntary/charity organisations/groups

• Multiple health providers commissioned by CCG, NHS, PH

• 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 FE college

• 3 Children’s Centres

• Public Leisure Centre & Healthy Living Centre on one site

• Countryside, beaches, walking and cycling routes, nature

reserves, parks and country parks

• Sports clubs with facilities: golf, cricket, rugby, football, +

• Other activity clubs in community halls, public facilities

• Holiday parks, hotels, B&B, etc

• Support from Swale Borough Council

• Support from, and involved, with the Sheppey Community Development Forum including the funding group

• Recruitment of Everyday Active Champion

• Contact with numerous organisations:• Health, Older People services, Childrens Centres, Sport &

Physical Activity

• Public, Voluntary, Charity, Private

• Community engagement by activmob

• Active Sheppey action plan produced

Project – progress

Vision: Changing lives through sport and physical activity on Sheppey.

Aim: to increase the levels of physical activity of the residents on Sheppey to improve their health & wellbeing.

Objectives:1. Identify the barriers to residents being active.

2. Promote existing activities & identify gaps in suitable activities.

3. Work with providers and help develop a local workforce.

4. Help bridge the gap between activity providers and organisations, (such as health, adult services, education), who work with those who aren’t active enough.

Project – vision and objectives

Project outcomes – so far….

Positives:✓ Regular updates to, and feedback from, the SCD Forum✓ SBC support – Officers & Cllrs – sport/health & wellbeing✓ Local Everyday Active Champion with a health & leisure

background, employed by Sheppey Matters✓ Community engagement findings✓ Links with Swale CCG & Practice Managers✓Walking & cycling map, Social Nordic walking, parkrun,

paracise (details below)✓ Low cost / no cost activity leaflet✓ Sea project – activity, safety, environment✓ Personal stories – short films

Project outcomes – so far….

Challenges:

✓ The scale of the problem✓ Ability to meet the ‘right’ people / decision makers✓ Training of providers re: the barriers to being active✓ Increasing access to the leisure centre✓ Improving knowledge of partners re: the broader

benefits of activity✓ Turning agreement into action✓ Everyday Active campaign/resources delayed✓Monitoring & Evaluation – measuring impact

Comparisons with LDP learning

• Sheppey Community Development Forum involves lots of community

organisations doing lots of great work but individually = disconnected

• SCDF is organised by the school, no obvious alternative leaders

• SCDF involves lots of well-meaning people/groups – passionate but also

negative about the island, happy to share their ideas at the meetings.

• A manifesto (vision& 10 principles) for the Island has been agreed, but only

a few are acting on those principles.

• Our link - increasing physical activity contributes to the manifesto ie.

improves the health & well-being of individuals

• Taking an ABCD approach – engaging and supporting the community to take

responsibility and ensure sustainability – slow process

• Local Everyday Active Champion – well known and trusted

• Actions delivered – e.g. parkrun has helped gain trust from the community

Move from disconnected but successful groups

To a shared purpose and collaborative relationships

To collective action which is co-designed

Helping to get more

people active

on the Isle of Sheppey

– progress so far….

Social Nordic Walking on Sheppey

Mondays – 10am to 11am Beginners & Beginners +

Sheppey Healthy Living Centre

Thursdays – 10am to 11amThe Leas – meet at Oyster Café

IntermediatesLed by Julie

Join our Social Nordic Walking sessions for the perfect solution!• The poles support your lower body with your upper body so perfect for

those that have knee, hip & minor balance problems• Back problems? - Build your core muscles and strength for the whole

body in a low impact & gradual way• Want to lose weight? Nordic Walking is perfect for burning calories &

toning at the same time

LOVE WALKING?- but find it difficult or don’t want to walk alone?

The Leas parkrun, Minster – launch 28th Sept 2019

9am Every SaturdayWalk, Run or Volunteer

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/theleas/

Facebook: @TheLeasparkrunMinster

Events Runners Volunteers

21 2714 324

Average 129 15

Classes in Hope Street Centre, Sheerness

Minster Working Mens Club

with Amanda

Paracise – a new gentle exercise class, ideal for older people and those with health conditions.

• 45min class with great music and no floor work• Improves mobility, flexibility and baIance• Recommended by health professionals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnvwfTxBKTo

Being active doesn’t have to be boring or hard

work! This is just a few ideas of local activities

that are fun, sociable and lead by passionate and

inspiring people. Try something new, variety is

the spice of life!

Low Cost or Free Physical Activity

on Sheppey

FREE! ONE YOU

Local Health Walking Groups

Every Friday at 10:30, from the

Healthy Living Centre, call David on

01795 870601/ 07973788156 for more

details or Every Tuesday at 11:15,

from a variety of locations

Call Rita on 01795 876390 for more

details

Move & Groove Session

at the Healthy Living Centre

Badminton-Table Tennis-

Swimming and much more!

Thursday’s at 10:00 - £2

All Welcome – Turn up & Enjoy

Do you want to be more active and looking for something

that is social as well as physical? These are some local

activities available on Sheppey to help improve your physical

health & wellbeing. Please consultant with your GP before

undertaking any physical activity if you have any health

conditions or concerns. This Leaflet was accurate when going to print, Sheppey Matters

cannot be held responsible for any changes to delivery

The Scouts Hall – Eastchurch

The Senior Keep Fit Club

Every Monday & Thursday at 10.00am

£4 per Session

Call Linda for more details 01795 880576 New Road Community Centre - Minster

Line Dancing

Unleash your inner Cowgirl or boy!

And Join in with the hoedown.

Every Tuesday at 7.00pm for £2.50

Or Wednesday at !0.30am for £2

Call 01795 873841 for more details

Eastchurch Village Hall

Seated Yoga for those that want to

benefit from yoga but are less mobile

followed by a chat and a cup of tea,

not forgetting the biscuit!

Every other Wednesday at 2.00pm

Contact Malcom on 01795 880042

Hope Street Centre, Sheerness – Chair based

Exercise class, Friday mornings at 10.00am £3.50

– for more details contact Denise Chapman –

01795-665992

THE LEAS PARKRUN in Minster, meet at 9:00 am every

Saturday morning at the start line by the Sweetie Hut.

Parkrun is not just for those that want to run!

Did you know you can walk it too!

A great FREE activity for all

Register on the Parkrun website and record your beginners time and set yourself a goal https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ or Just enjoy the view and being with other people. Why not sign up to be a volunteer, a great opportunity to become part of the Parkrun Family and meet likeminded people.

THIS GIRL CAN

At Sheerness Swimming Pool

Every Monday at 12.00 & Wednesday at 7.00pm

Would you love to be a water baby!!

These fun-filled, instructor lead sessions in the

water are perfect to build up your confidence in

the water, you can even wear your T-shirt!

Just £2.00 a session

For more details and bookings call

01795 668652

Castle Connections – Queenborough TAI CHI classes every Wednesday at

10.00am with Frank & Trish

Linking mind & body together with a

combination of exercise, meditation &

Healing which will improve balance &

mobility.

£4 per class – 1st class is FREE

Call 01795 661277 for more details

Strode Crescent Baptist Church Hall – Sheerness

Yoga Classes every Monday at 7.00pm

With Jacqui

Mind & Body as one, stretch and release all the

tension trapped in your muscle, with beautiful

flowing movements.

£4 per class

Information: activities and personal stories

• Low impact/ introductory level activities eg:• cycling, walking, swimming, health studio, sailing,

• Promote to individuals and ‘influencers’ – health practitioners etc

Workforce:

Training – softer skills re: understanding the barriers & motivations

Qualifications – where gaps are identified

Activities: support local organisations and individuals to develop -

• Swimming (in the sea) – benefits: safety, health – physical & mental, environmental, low cost, inclusive

• Children and Young People – activities

• Family activities

Future priorities – under consideration