Vista Wellbeing is a Devon-based community interest company offering specialist and tailored activity programmes for those living with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or who struggle to access mainstream activities and services.
Want information about the Steady On Your Feet Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme? CLICK HERE
We are extremely grateful to Barnstaple Town Council, North Devon Council, the Lottery Community Fund and the Devon Community Foundation for the help they provide to us. This invaluable help supports us to achieve our longer-term strategic objectives
We Nordic Walk on Tuesday evenings from various locations around Barnstaple. Please contact us if you would like to join us. Info@vistawellbeing.org.uk or 07900041258.
A little bit of chat that Anita had with Active Devon recently about how important and valued our volunteers are.
If you are interested in joining our volunteer tribe, please do get in touch.
Our volunteers are FAB! 💚
The Importance of Volunteers in Supporting the Work of Vista Wellbeing - Active Devon
activedevon.org
Celebrating Volunteers' Week, we spoke with Vista Wellbeing Director, Anita Griggs, about why volunteers are critical to their work.Cheers to you, Beryl!
Thanks Kim, for all you do for us 💚🌟 Volunteers’ Week Spotlight 🌟
Our Final Volunteer Co-ordinator we’re celebrating is Kim Wootten from Vista Wellbeing 💚
Some of you may recognise Kim from her previous work with NDVS, a much-loved member of the team. It’s wonderful to see Kim continuing to support volunteers and communities in her role with Vista Wellbeing.
Kim supports around 10 volunteers across 13 fitness classes in 5 North Devon towns: South Molton, Ilfracombe, Braunton, Westward Ho! and Barnstaple.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Kim shared:
💬 “One of the parts of the role I enjoy is the recruitment process - meeting new volunteers, hearing their stories and learning about what inspired them to volunteer.”
Kim also spoke about the impact volunteers have on the people attending Vista Wellbeing sessions:
💬 “The most rewarding part of my role is seeing the positive relationships that develop between volunteers and clients. Everyone gets involved no matter what’s happening - exercise, teas and coffees, arts and crafts - the volunteers make everyone feel included.”
💬 “Our volunteers play a huge role in helping clients have great sessions even when they are going through difficult times such as illness or bereavement.”
Thank you, Kim, for all that you do for your volunteers and local communities 💫
In find out more about volunteering for Vista Wellbeing visit devonconnect.org/profile/vista_171
Our friend and local quiz legend, George Hammett is running another fundraising quiz for us next week. 10th June, The Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant, Market Street, Barnstaple. We are looking forward to the wonderful food provided by Pradip and his team, and the 'interesting' quiz topics, compiled by George. It's always a great night.
There is ONE table left. If you would like to grab it, please contact George directly on 07974834291.
Join us on Wednesday 17th June for a fantastic Wig Fitting and Advice Day, here at our support centre in Exeter.
We will have:
💟 A selection of preloved wigs available to buy
💟 Professional wig fittings
💟 Wig washing demos
💟 And fantastic advice from experts about hair loss and regrowth.
All in a supportive and welcoming space! Please register your interest: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G7t0cxeOPkyc0tXW5v6D13q8o25gp7FLqH8H45GrF7lUMlZJ...
It's HOT! We are still running our classes and will adjust content accordingly. However, please do not come if you are struggling with the heat. Stay cool and hydrated and do your exercises this evening when it's cooler. Here's some advice from the NHS.
Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
www.nhs.uk
Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.Something to be aware of if you have an appointment at the hospital next Tuesday.
The Vista team is passionate about the benefits of physical activity, and committed to making safe and effective movement available and accessible within our local communities.
With socially based physical activity at its core, Vista clients can access specialist and peer support, thus reducing social isolation in addition to increasing health and wellbeing and maintaining independence.