Bracknell

Priestwood community centre, Bracknell is gearing up to give local residents free health MOTs in a bid to encourage people to 'have fun and be healthy'.

The day, organised by Bracknell Forest extended schools services and Berkshire East Primary Care Trust, will see the community centre open its doors on Friday June 29 from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.

The day is informal and open to all. Everyone is welcome to come along to the community centre and try taster beauty treatments, free healthy food tasting and fitness and exercise activities.

Bracknell Residents are also able to have a free health MOT - consisting of a blood pressure and weight check.

There will also be various activities throughout the day, including a chef demonstrating healthy cooking methods throughout the afternoon. People will be able to try the simple exercises to help keep fit.

Graham Symonds, Bracknell Extended Services Co-ordinator, said: "Our role in extended services is to do more to benefit children, families and the whole local community.

"We have worked with the Primary Care Trust to organise this day and hope people come along to make use of the advice, information and resources available to them.

"Most importantly, we want people to come along and enjoy themselves!

"The main aim of the day is to inspire people and hope they take some ideas home with them."

Cllr Gareth Barnard, Executive Member for Bracknell Children's Services, said: "It's important that children grow up surrounded by healthy messages.

"The children and families that come to the community centre will be able to try new foods and find out about exercising in a fun and informal way.

"It's by keeping things lively and exciting that children will remain interested! We hope parents will bring their children with them."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council