Health and Wellbeing in Liskeard
Cancer Support drop-in sessions
Cancer Support Drop-in sessions are held at the Liskerrett Centre, Varley Lane every other Friday afternoon with the lovely support team from the Mustard Tree. If you have any worries or don’t know where to go to ask for help then this is easily accessible to all.
Cancer support sessions
Winter Support in Liskeard
There are Warm Spaces set up in and around Liskeard by the Liskerrett Centre, Salvation Army, Catholic Church, Lighthouse Community Centre and St Martin’s Church. Full details of where and when are available on the poster. If you find out about any more please let us know so we can update it.
winter support map
Liskeard Memory Café
The Memory Café meets at the Wesley Methodist Church Hall on the first Friday of every month, apart from January, from 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. We welcome all people with memory related issues, whether living on their own or accompanied by their Carer.
The first hour of every session is either entertainment from a guest artist, a workshop session such as flower arranging or dance and movement, but may also be Art and Craft sessions, board and indoor games, etc.
The second hour is more informal with tea and cakes provided, time to chat, a raffle and the chance to win a small prize via a quiz. We also provide much useful information, including signposting useful contacts that can help members in many ways.
Website: www.liskeardmemorycafe.org.uk
Tel: 07468 698153
Email: liskeardmc@gmail.com
Liskeard Macular Support Group
The Macular Support Group meet 1-3pm on the last Tuesday of the month (not December) at Liskerrett Community Centre. A friendly support group for anyone affected by central vision loss with regular guest speakers. Family, friends and carers welcome.
Next Step Stroke Support Group
A weekly social club for Stroke Survivors, carers and family providing help and support. They are a self funding group affiliated to the Stroke Association. The Next Step Stroke Club aim to provide social interaction between members through quizzes, games to help with memory, guest speakers and external visits.
They meet Mondays, 2-4pm at the Liskerrett Centre
Tel: 01579 208284 (Wendy)
Liskeard Inclusive Badminton
Welcome to Liskeard Inclusive Badminton. We are a Badminton England Premier Club and pride ourselves in providing Badminton for all ages and all abilities.
There are sessions at Liskeard Leisure Centre on Mondays and Wednesdays, BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL – contact Clare Reed for more information – call 07974 966304 or email clairereed0969@gmail.com
South East Cornwall Breathers Group
Cup of tea, chat and gentle exercise for all people living with COPD and other long term conditions. Families, friends and carers welcome
Meet at the Liskerrett Centre, Tuesdays 1pm-3.30pm
Website: www.breathers.org.uk
Tel: 01579 340307
Email: huffandpuff@outlook.com
Shallal Dance Theatre Inclusive Community Dance Theatre Group
Out There is Shallal’s inclusive dance theatre community group in Liskeard, welcoming everyone regardless of age or ability. The sessions are fun, creative and very supportive and we perform locally to the public every year.
The group takes place 10.15 am to 12.15 pm every Thursday during term time at the Liskerrett Centre. £6 per session or donate what you can afford.
Casey’s Chair Yoga
This is a chair based gentle yoga class aimed at those in a chair or easing into fitness.
The session is taught by Casey Gemma, who teaches Yoga to all bodies, disabled or abled. It runs every Wednesday from 4.45pm from the Liskerrett Community Centre.
£6.50 per class. For more information and to book please visit Casey Gemma’s website
Casey also offers Yin Yoga and zoom Yoga sessions – please see her website for details.
Website: www.caseygemma.com/bookings-checkout/chair-gentle-yoga
Tel: 07913 684253
Email: caseygemma@mail.com
Social Prescribing
What is Social Prescribing?
Social Prescribing is a way to help you find out about support within the community that can improve your health and wellbeing. You might be looking to:
• Get more active
• Access finance support
• Live more independently
• Build social connections
• Have a healthier lifestyle
• Improve your mental wellbeing
Oak Tree Surgery, Pensilva Health Centre and Rosedean House Surgery in Liskeard have dedicated Social Prescribers that can help you with this and offer confidential, 1:1 support.
You are at the heart of the Service and the Social Prescriber will support you over a period of time, to help you reach your goals and access the support that is most important to you.
To book an appointment with your local Social Prescriber, contact your GP surgery.