New Mills: Health & Wellbeing Event Success
On Wednesday, 30th July 2025, MyActive New Mills buzzed with energy and connection as over 200 local residents attended a vibrant Health & Wellbeing event hosted by the New Mills Neighbourhood Group. The event, part of the wider Move More High Peak initiative, aimed to support adults—particularly those with long-term conditions or mobility challenges—in finding ways to stay active and live healthier lives.
A Day Full of Activities and Support
Attendees explored a wide array of stalls and services, including:
- Sett Valley Medical Centre and Patient Participation Group
- Move More High Peak
- Live Life Better Derbyshire
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Blythe House Hospice
- Social Prescribers
- New Mills Volunteer Centre
- Alzheimer’s Society
- Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service
- Zoom Physio
- Stepwise Podiatry
- Derbyshire Police
- New Mills Town Council
- High Peak Borough Council
- …and many more.
From blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice to NHS App support and financial guidance, the event offered practical help and friendly conversations. The Move More Campaign handed out over 100 resistance bands and hand exercise balls, with demonstrations to encourage strength-building at home. A standout attraction was the smoothie bike, where attendees pedalled their way to a healthy drink—bringing smiles and a sense of fun to those who hadn’t cycled in years.
What the Community Said
Feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees praised the variety of stalls, the welcoming atmosphere, and the opportunity to learn about local services. Comments included:
“A brilliant non-threatening event for residents to find out about local services available to them.”
“Really informative, great collaboration between health professionals.”
“So happy I came.”
Join the Movement
Thank you to everyone who made this event a success, from organisers and volunteers to attendees and stallholders. With such strong community engagement and enthusiasm, we’re excited to say: more events like this are on the horizon! Stay tuned to Move More High Peak for updates on upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and move more together.
Share Your Story: Email us at info@movemorehighpeak.co.uk
Together, let’s keep moving, keep connecting, and keep making the most of the outdoors—one step at a time.
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