February 15, 2022

Advantage! Barrow Raiders Community Foundation have received funding from Cumbria CVS, via Morecambe Bay Clinical Commissioning Group, to deliver of a number of activities, events and services in relation to the Winter Wellness programme 2022.

Two major events at The Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium will take place; On Sunday 20th March a Family Festival Day will take place between 9am and 2pm, and on Sunday 3rd April a Veteran’s Well Being Day will be held between 10am and 6pm.

These events will involve: a visit of the Harri Bus; fun activities for all the family; health professionals to support and offer a range of health checks and advice; healthy eating partners to distribute samples and recipe cards; free tickets to Barrow Raiders Men and Barrow Raiders Ladies games this season; a free ‘Advantage! 8 weeks to a Healthier Me’ journal and much more.

Further ‘mini events’ will take place in Hindpool, Risedale, North Walney, Hawcoat and Ormsgill working with the team’s HAWCs (Health and Well Being Coaches).

Free activities during February and March include; Raiders Boxercise and Fitness, Rambling Raiders Well Being Walks, Raid Runners Couch to 5K group, Golden Raiders Chair Based Exercise Sessions, Silver Raiders Walking Rugby Sessions, Able Raiders Sports Sessions for adults with learning disabilities. These sessions will also be an opportunity for participants to receive health and well-being support, free resources, advice on healthy eating and support from qualified staff to help participants continue their ‘wellness’ journey.