wellbeing

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Making mental health accessible for all

For over 20 years, the charity Counselling Initiatives has operated on the basis that long-term talking counselling should be available to everyone—even those who may not be able to afford it.  Operating out of the Hornsey Vale Community Centre, as well as a community centre in Twickenham, the charity and its more than a …

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Get involved in your community with just one mile

Getting fit and active contributes to health and wellbeing, so why do some of us find it hard? Like many things in life, breaking it down into manageable steps—and adding a social element for friendship and support—makes physical activity more accessible and fun. This is the philosophy behind the Community …

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Ready for some exercise?

Jackie Sablich, locally-based journalist and new volunteer at Hornsey Vale, tells us why she’s looking forward to adult classes reopening at the Centre again. For most of the past year, my young son has been quite content to be occupied by his father while I practise my weekly 7.30am yoga …

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