We have partnered with Blackburn & Darwen Libraries for a week filled with activities for all ages, and offering one to one support on how to access digital services.
Monday 20th January to Friday 24th January 2025
We will be offering information, guidance, and opportunities for you to be able to prioritise your health over the Winter period. We will have Health Checks available for booking throughout the week, delivered by our Health & Wellbeing Coaches. Get one to one support on how to access online services, including the NHS App at a Library Digital Drop-In. There will also be information stands and book displays in all libraries across the week.
There is also a range of activities taking place, including Functional Fitness MOT’s to test your strength and balance and help you to prevent falls, and our special ‘Darwen in Print’ themed walk! Why not try Virtual Reality at an adult only VR session using Meta Quest 3 Oculus goggles! More information can be found in the timetable below. All sessions are no need to book, just turn up.
Key
Green – Sessions aimed at beginners or those returning to exercise after some time.
Purple – Ante and post natal sessions aimed at new mums and mums to be.
Yellow – Learning through play sessions aimed at children aged 4 and under.
Orange – Sessions aimed at people (16+) with a Learning Disability and Autism.
Health Checks & Health Signposting
Monday 20th January, 10am - 2pm
FREE
Darwen Library
Health & Wellbeing Coaches offering full health checks (book here) and Health & Wellbeing Hub Advisors offering health, wellbeing and physical activity advice and signposting.
Discount Available
Virtual Reality Experience!
Monday 20th January, 11am - 12:30pm
FREE
Blackburn Central Library
Try Virtual Reality at an Adult only VR session using Meta Quest 3 Oculus goggles!
Discount Available
Digital Drop-In
Monday 20th January, 2pm - 4pm
FREE
Blackburn Central Library
Get one to one support on how to access online services, including the NHS App.
Discount Available
Functional FItness MOT
Tuesday 21st January, 10:30am - 2:30pm
FREE
Darwen Health Centre, Health Education Suite, BB3 1PY
This is aimed towards adults 60+ who would benefit from a strength, balance and flexibility assessment to avoid any potential falls or injuries in the future.
Discount Available
Health Checks & Health Signposting
Wednesday 22nd January, 10am - 2pm
FREE
Darwen Library
Health & Wellbeing Coaches offering full health checks (book here) and Health & Wellbeing Hub Advisors offering health, wellbeing and physical activity advice and signposting.
Discount Available
Digital Drop-In
Wednesday 22nd January, 10am - 12pm
FREE
Blackburn Central Library
Get one to one support on how to access online services, including the NHS App.
Discount Available
'Darwen in Print' Themed Walk
Wednesday 22nd January, 10:30am - 12pm
FREE
Meeting Point: Darwen Library
Join Nick on a walk around Darwen to find out the history of Darwen and the Library. Brews available after the walk at Darwen Library.
Discount Available
Digital Drop-In
Thursday 23rd January, 2pm - 4pm
FREE
Darwen Library
Get one to one support on how to access online services, including the NHS App.
Discount Available
Health Checks & Health Signposting
Friday 24th January, 10am - 2pm
FREE
Blackburn Central Library
Health & Wellbeing Coaches offering full health checks (book here) and Health & Wellbeing Hub Advisors offering health, wellbeing and physical activity advice and signposting.
Discount Available
Virtual Reality Experience
Friday 24th January, 11am - 12:30pm
FREE
Blackburn Central Library
Try Virtual Reality at an Adult only VR session using Meta Quest 3 Oculus goggles!
Discount Available