29 Aug 2024
Published on: 30 April 2024
May marks Mental Health Awareness Week at Active Lambeth
Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem (Mind, 2024). May marks a time to reflect on how we can support our community and raise awareness of the importance of mental well-being. This year, we focus on two key themes, movement and mindfulness.
Move for your mental health and get involved with a week of fun, free activities dedicated to mental well-being. Each of our Active Lambeth leisure centres will run classes, events and workshops focusing on our key themes of mental health for 2024, movement and mindfulness.
We aim to inspire and help you discover simple ways to improve your mental health. Whether through mindfulness sessions, complimentary fitness classes or fun community events there is something for everyone to get involved in!
Find out what’s on during Mental Health Awareness Week at your local Active Lambeth leisure centre:
Brixton Recreation Centre
| Monday 13 May | FREE Walk / Run challenge for mental health 1pm to 3pm Blood pressure and BMI checks 1pm to 4pm Junior spin class 4pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday 14 May | FREE Induction and workout tips, drop-in session all-day FREE Mindfulness and breast cancer awareness session, 12pm to 1:15pm |
| Wednesday 15 May | FREE General swim session 11am to 3pm Brixton Sports Day |
| Thursday 16 May | FREE Bingo bonanza 2pm to 4pm FREE Pickleball sessions 9am to 2pm |
| Friday 17 May | FREE Squash session 12pm to 4pm DJ Night, let loose and dance for fun! 6pm to 9pm |
| Saturday 18 May | Mother Daughter Spin 11am to 1pm Drop-in karaoke sessions 9am to 4pm |
| Sunday 19 May | The Black Men’s Consortium Mental Health Awareness Week Performance Event 6pm in Brixton Rec’s 3G Pitch |
Clapham Leisure Centre
| Monday 13 May | FREE Mental Health Workshop: See a mental health advisor and get health checks including blood pressure and BMI checks FREE Badminton session 7pm to 9pm |
| Tuesday 14 May | FREE General swim 4pm to 5:30pm |
| Wednesday 15 May | FREE Pickleball sessions 2pm to 4pm |
| Thursday 16 May | Clapham run club, 7pm to 8pm FREE Gym challenges, all day |
| Friday 17 May | FREE Adult lane swim 1pm to 3pm, 7pm to 9pm |
| Saturday 18 May | FREE General swim, 3pm to 5pm |
| Sunday 19 May | FREE General swim, 3pm to 5pm FREE Badminton session 12pm to 2pm |
Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre
| Monday 13 May | Run for Raffle Prize: Run for 10 minutes and be included in a raffle giveaway |
| Tuesday 14 May | Yoga and mindfulness |
| Wednesday 15 May | Bring a friend to the gym for FREE |
| Thursday 16 May | FREE Gym challenge, winner receives a goodie bag |
| Friday 17 May | FREE Stretch class, 6pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday 18 May | Enjoy FREE water and fruits all weekend |
| Sunday 19 May | Enjoy FREE water and fruits all weekend |
Flaxman Sports Centre
| Monday 13 May | Run for Raffle Prize: Run for 10 minutes and be included in a raffle giveaway |
| Tuesday 14 May | FREE Circuit Classes and Stretch in the studio at 7:20pm |
| Wednesday 15 May | Bring a friend to the gym for FREE |
| Thursday 16 May | FREE Circuit Classes and Stretch in the studio at 7:20pm |
| Friday 17 May | FREE Stretch class, 6pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday 18 May | Enjoy FREE water and fruits all weekend |
| Sunday 19 May | Enjoy FREE water and fruits all weekend |
Streatham Ice and Leisure Centre
| Monday 13 May | FREE Sports hall walk and run 2pm to 3:30pm Mental health talk by Dr Saaraa Bacchus for Active Lambeth Senior Members 3pm to 4:30pm |
| Tuesday 14 May | FREE Aqua Aerobics 11:30am |
| Thursday 16 May | FREE Yoga 7:30am FREE Mindfulness Class 8:30am |
| Friday 17 May | FREE Mental health talk by Clinical Associate Psychologists from the NHS/South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust 4:30pm to 5:30pm |
| Saturday 18 May | FREE Yoga Class 8:00am FREE Mindfulness Class 9am |
West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre
| Monday 13 May | FREE Mindfulness and breathwork walk 2pm to 3pm (if weather permits) |
| Tuesday 14 May | FREE Mindfulness class 8pm to 8:50pm |
| Wednesday 15 May | FREE Water workout 2:10pm to 3pm FREE Water workout 7pm to 7:50pm FREE Water workout 8pm to 8:50pm |
| Thursday 16 May | Nutritionist workshop: Join a qualified nutritionist for a social workshop to discuss healthy eating habits 6pm to 7pm |
| Friday 17 May | Join the team at WNHLC for free informational leaflets and mental health support provided by NHS GSTT |
| Saturday 18 May | The Stitch: Learn to sew with a local social club, FREE for all, 2pm to 5pm |
To take part in Mental Health Week, you don’t have to be a monthly paying member! Download the Active Lambeth app, create an account and sign up for events at your local Active Lambeth leisure centre.
Book events via the Active Lambeth app or by contacting your local Active Lambeth leisure centre.
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