Mondays 1.30-4.00 p.m. – The Healthier Thornhill Centre, 388 Hinkler Road

A peer-led group who meet for tea/coffee and a chat. This may include loneliness, panic attacks, depression, feeling isolated, alternative therapies, mood foods or anything the group feels is relevant.



To find out more ring Gwyneth at The Healthier Thornhill Centre tel.02380 685282

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Tuesdays 10.00 a.m. – group meets behind Meredith Towers, Tunstall Road



Join our friendly group of local people who wish to improve their fitness by walking. This gentle stroll around Netley Common is a circular route on fairly flat ground. A great opportunity to look at the wide range of wildlife on this last remaining piece of heath land in Hampshire.

Open to anyone, just turn up!

Cost £1.50 per session Tuesdays 1.45-2.30 p.m. – Eastpoint Centre, Burgoyne Road

A form of exercise suitable for all ages and levels of fitness which includes a sequence of gentle flowing movements which help improve co-ordination, balance and concentration. A great form of relaxation.



Ring the Healthier Thornhill Centre to book a taster session

Wednesdays 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 midday – The Healthier Thornhill Centre, 388 Hinkler Road, in the shop parade.

Please call in for information about health and well-being related matters including – healthier eating, exercise, substance misuse, safer sex, stress and mental health issues, home safety concerns and booking visits, smoking cessation and weigh-ins (for those people who are unable to attend the Weightbusters group).

Just drop in - no appointment necessary.

Wednesdays 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 midday – during the drop-in session – The Healthier Thornhill Centre, 388 Hinkler Road

• Do you want good value fruit and vegetables?
• Do you find it difficult to carry them home from the supermarket?
• Do you want to save on petrol driving to the shops?

If so, we have the answer!

Fruit and veg bags available from the Healthier Thornhill Centre. Do you want to eat seasonal foods but do not know how to cook them? Then we can help with recipes.

You place and pay for your order on the Wednesday morning, then collect it the following week. Each large bag of fruit or vegetables cost £2.50.

To find out more call Gwyneth or Lynda on 023 8068 5282 or just call in and see us on a Wednesday morning.

Wednesdays 5.00-6.30 p.m. – The Healthier Thornhill Centre, 388 Hinkler Road

For people concerned about their weight. Great ideas for increasing exercise, healthy eating advice, the opportunity to share recipes and occasional food tasting sessions. There is a weigh-in, discussion and plenty of support.



To find out more ring 02380 685282 or just turn up

Wednesdays 7.00-8.00 p.m. – The Healthier Thornhill Centre, 388 Hinkler Road

Do you want to stop smoking? You don’t have to do it alone! This service provides a combination of support, information and advice on drug therapies available, a formula that helps people give up and remain a non smoker. This is a FREE and confidential NHS service.



Ring Quitters on 023 8051 5221 to book your place.

A free service available to anyone living in Thornhill who is 65+ or has a child/ children under the age of 5.

A member of the Thornhill Health and Wellbeing Team will visit your home, assess the property for dangers and offer accident prevention advice. Some appropriate items of safety equipment will be offered free of charge to the house holder including; child safety gates, door jammers, socket covers, child’s harness and reins, night lights, bath mats and helping hands. The Thornhill Handyperson will accompany us on the visit to fit any safety equipment that is provided.

To book a Home Safety Visit ring the Healthier Thornhill Centre tel 023 80685282.

THAWN is a group of residents who are actively involved with the development of the Thornhill Health and Wellbeing Project. They are an independent community organisation and are looking for more residents to get involved, so if you are interested please let them know. Visit the THAWN webpage here