Mental Health Awareness in May at ARC

From 13th-19th May the NHS and multiple charitable & health organisations are encouraging people across the UK to 'move more for their mental health' as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Throughout May, we’ve organised a series of free indoor and outdoor activities hosted by members of the ARC Team, all aimed at promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing.

There'll be fun and active outdoor activities including Rounders on the Beach, Pilates in the Park and a special Beach Bootcamp, as well as quieter indoor activities such as Cribbage (for all levels of player), jigsaw puzzles, board games, and even needle felting! See below for the full schedule of events.

We’ll also be sharing multiple resources, hints & tips across our social media channels to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity for the mind. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @atlanticracquetcentre.

You can use the links next to each event to book your free place.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Monday 6th May, 11am-3pm Member Appreciation Day - ARC, Book here

Friday 10th May, 2pm Crib (Beginners to Advanced) with Marcus - ARC, Book here

Saturday 11th May, 1.30-3.30pm Rounders on the Beach with Hannah - Westward Ho!, Book here
Come along to one of our most popular free activities! Join former England Rounders player Hannah and co for Beach Rounders. Bring the family and be ready to have lots of fun! Meet at the Westward Ho! Slipway (town end) at 1.30pm.

Thursday 16th May, 10-11am Coffee, Doughnuts and Chats with Lottie J & Lottie M - ARC, Book here

Friday 17th May, 5.30pm Pilates in the Park (Standing) with Catherine - Victoria Park, Book here
Join Pilates Coach Catherine for a free Pilates session in Victoria Park, Bideford. Meet at entrance by Burton Gallery. If weather looks poor, please phone Catherine on 07805 571951 to check the event is running.

Monday 20th May, 9.30am Beach Bootcamp with Catherine - Westward Ho!, Book here
Come along to Beach Bootcamp with Catherine Short at the Sandymere end of Westward Ho! Beach. Meet by the ramp. If weather looks poor, please phone Catherine 07805 571951 to check the event is running

Tuesday 21st May, 8-9pm Needle Felting with Lydia - ARC, Book here
When else do you get to stab something hundreds of times and call it mindful? Come and have a go at the not so gentle art of needle felting and create a little something to take home.

Thursday 23rd May, 5-7pm Jigsaw Puzzles with Ella - ARC, Book here

TBC Board Games with Robin - Booking link coming soon