Other activity programmes in the Colchester/Tendering area

LEAP

The Colchester Leisure World Life Enhancing Activity Programme has been running since 1993 and is set up with local GP’s as a place they can refer patients for exercise.

After an initial consultation a suitable programme of exercise is agreed often utilising the centre’s facilities. Members are then supported for up to a year on the scheme with regular check ups and support from staff.

For more information telephone the LEAP Project coordinator on (01206) 282000.

Health Walks

Health walks is programme run by the Healthy Colchester Centre at Highwood’s Country Park. Twice weekly (Friday Health Walks, Sunday Strolls ) rangers lead walking groups around the health walk circuits which are designed to cater for people of all fitness levels. These circuits are permanently marked out so you can go and follow the walking routes at any time. For more information telephone the Healthy Colchester Centre on (01206) 574256 or 01206 853588 .

There are similar walks on the seafront in Clacton. The contact is Kate French - Walking for Health Coordinator, Tendring - 01255 206272

Colchester Ramblers Association or David Cullington (area rep) 01206 797860

Cycling

Colchester Cycling Campaign (CCC)

Sustrans or 0117 929 0888 

Gardening

Colchester borough allotments - EMAIL  or 01206 282909

Conservation Work

Colchester Borough Council Countryside Management on 01206 282994

Links to physical activity and CHD rehabilitation websites

Below is a list of handy and interesting websites that you might want to view to gather more information.

		BHF National Centre Excellent site with current information on physical activity hosted by the British heart Foundation and issues in the UK relating the CHD.
		The Zipper Club (The British Cardiac Patients Association) A very interesting site run by patients in the UK who have in the main had invasive cardiac surgery. They have a 2-monthly newsletter
		What you need to know about Heart Disease / Cardiology Website with interesting facts about Physical Activity, Heart disease and has a forum where you can ask questions.
		Heart Center Online A really good and interesting site designed for the CHD patient -  lots of great information here. Has a free heart health evaluation!

Please note: The Phoenix Club is not responsible for the content of external web sites.

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