Inspire Black Communities Health and Wellbeing Day returns!
This year the much loved Inspire Black Communities Health and Wellbeing Day returns to Kennington on Saturday 6 July 2024 from 11am to 4pm. Expect a warm welcome and lots of information to support you to improve your health and wellbeing.
Get advice on managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, tips for healthy eating, support with your mental health, learn how to spot early signs of cancer, and more. There will also be free food, uplifting music and fun activities throughout the day, including dance, art, drumming and fitness classes.
Bimpe Oki, Lambeth Together’s Staying Healthy Programme Lead and Consultant in Public Health, said: “Council, NHS and voluntary organisations across Lambeth are coming together once again to host a fun yet informative event for our Black residents. Black communities face significantly higher risks of some serious health issues, such as the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health challenges. As a partnership we’re dedicated to overcoming this inequality.
“This special event will be a unique chance for residents to learn more about the various health checks, services and information available under one roof. Please come along and share this with your networks.”
Come to the free event
Saturday 6 July 2024
11am to 4pm
St Mark’s Church Kennington, SE11 4PW (opposite Oval tube station)
No need to register, just turn up but you can tell us you’re coming here
Questions? Email PublicHealth@lambeth.gov.uk
Timetable of activities
(Doors open at 10:45am).
Main Hall:
11.00 to 11.30am: Chair Exercise
11.30 to 12pm: Boxing Pad Session
12 to 13pm Happy Drummer Session
1pm to 1.15pm Prostate Cancer Presentation
1.15pm to 2pm: Black Men Consortium Main Hall
14:00 – 14:15 Black Living Donor Choir Main Hall
14:15 – 15:00 Soca Dance Session – Black Prince Trust Main Hall
15:00 – 16:00 Challenge Your Health IQ – Food for Purpose Main Hall
Other Activities taking Place:
1.15pm to 2pm DJ Workshop: The Hope Programme – DJ Milk Tray, DJ Booth
12pm to 4pm: Massage Sessions – Carers4Carers, Room 1, Downstairs
12pm to 4pm: Little Kids Activities and Face painting, Room 2, Downstairs
11am to 4pm: Older kids and Young People Activities – Snooker, Table Tennis, Upstairs
11am to 4pm: Mindfulness Colouring, Upstairs
11am to 4pm: ACE Programme, Outside
Why is this important to Lambeth Together?
Lambeth Together partners are united by our ambition to address the health inequalities experienced by Black communities in Lambeth. Read more about this in Our Health, Our Lambeth as well as our commitment to equalities, diversity and inclusion.