Go 4 Life - Healthy & Active Lifestyles Strategy
Go 4 Life is a local North Somerset project to encourage and support people to lead healthy and active lifestyles.
The Go 4 Life scheme and Go 4 Life Healthy & Active Lifestyles Strategy (pdf 1976k) were launched in 2007.
More recently the Go4Life support scheme has been launched in North Somerset.
By being involved in the support scheme individuals, community groups, organisations and workplaces can potentially access funding for a project that will help in establishing new physical activity opportunities.
There are a number of funding streams. These include:
- Physical activity fund
- Training fund
- First step fund
- Shortfall fund
The closing date to apply for any of the funds is 31 March 2009.
For more information about the Go4Life support scheme or to apply please contact the Sport and Active Lifestyles team at North Somerset Council at sport@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01275 812 057.
How can Go4Life help you?
By supporting and working with local communities to reduce barriers and develop physical activity opportunities for inactive people. Inactive means those of you who do not take part in the recommended amount of 3 x 30 minutes a week of physical activity.
Physical activity includes all types of exercise (recreational walking and cycling, organised and informal sport) that increases you heartrate above resting level, makes you feel warmer and slightly out of breath.
If you are inactive or want to be kept up-to-date about how to get active locally why not sign up to the free Go4Life membership scheme and our co-ordinators will be available providing support and help to get you active.
To become a member of the free scheme contact the Go4Life team or download and complete the membership form form and return it to the address provided.
We would also like to hear from those of you who are interested in supporting physical activity opportunities in your area.
Go4Life can support the community in a variety of ways:
- Information - Details of facilities, activities and contacts available to you in the local community
- Advice - The team can offer advice to ensure you are aware of what is available
- Support - Initial support for individuals and groups is available, giving you the tools to succeed long-term
- Assistance - Information is provided to assist groups and individuals overcome barriers to getting involved in physical activity
For further information visit the Go4Life website or contact the Sport & Active Lifestyles Team:
Tel: 01275 812057
Email: go4life@n-somerset.gov.uk
Post: Sport & Active Lifestyle Team, Somerset Square, Nailsea, BS48 1RQ