THE inaugural ‘Healthy Living and Wellbeing Fayre’ is set to be held at the Henhayes Centre in Crewkerne on Saturday, October 29.

The free-to-attend event will be open between 10am – 4pm and is open to residents of all ages living in the South Somerset area.

Led by a group of local GP Surgeries the fayre will feature a wide range of organisations that will come together to engage with local people to support them in making healthy lifestyle choices in areas such as exercise, nutrition, mental health and local support networks.

Features throughout the day will include nature walks, classes on making cheap and healthy meals, health coaches on hand to give personal advice on mental and physical health, money-saving tips and family-focused activities such as face painting and colouring for children.

There will be free refreshments and healthy snacks on offer, and people can even get on the smoothie bike to make their very own smoothie whilst burning calories.

Tim Quinlan clinical director of South Somerset West Primary Care Network said: “We know that many people within South Somerset are worried about heading into Winter.

“This may be health concerns, money worries, or fear of loneliness over the long colder months.

“We recognised, along with a group of other key organisations, that we had a great opportunity to put on an event that is open to our whole community to help tackle some of these issues.

“We wanted to create something that is fun to attend but, most importantly, one that can make a difference and can directly offer support and advice.”

“Everyone is most welcome to come along and join in, but we are particularly keen to see people within the community whom we do not always get to meet or use our healthcare services.

“Often those who are slightly younger, aged between 18-44 years old, and who have a variety of physical and mental health concerns.

“There are many organisations and groups in our area, as well as our medical practises, who have plenty of useful and free advice and support that can be offered and we wanted to create an environment that is welcoming to all”.

In addition to the GP Surgeries, other organisations lending their time and support on the day include: Somerset Wildlife Trust, Crewkerne Community Kitchen, Ark at Egwood, Crewkerne Aqua Centre and Smokefree Somerset.

The venue is the Henhayes Centre, South St, Crewkerne TA18 8DA. It will be open between 10am-4pm and is free to attend for all.