Healthy Cornwall Current Programmes
Find information below on all of our sessions and programmes currently running and their locations:
Additional Information:
Argyle FIT - Weight Loss Football League
Our hugely successful men's weight loss football league, in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust.
A fun, light-hearted league where both winning games and losing weight can help your team climb the table.
Currently running in several locations throughout Cornwall:
Penzance
Camborne
Bodmin
St.Austell
These sessions are a great way to get active, improve fitness and lose weight; all whilst having some decent banter and a laugh with a group of lads with similar goals.
Sign up to your local league today
NEW: Argyle FIT - Women’s Weight Loss Football Support Course
Following the success of our men's programme in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Community Trust, we're trialling a women's programme with the hope of expanding should it be well attended and beneficial to the local community.
What’s included?
8-week beginner-friendly course
No previous football experience needed
Supportive, friendly group environment
Focus on losing weight while having fun
This is the perfect opportunity to get active, meet new people, and feel great about yourself. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
Locations and times:
Penzance
Location: Humphry Davy School, Penzance
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7 – 8:30pm
Falmouth
Location: Falmouth Sports Hub
Day: Thursdays (starting 23 April)
Time: 6.30 - 8pm
Book your place now through Argyle FIT
Supasport Circuits
Beginner‑friendly circuit training suitable for all fitness levels starting Friday 6th March!
Fun, motivating sessions to build strength, stamina & confidence in a supportive, welcoming environment.
The sessions are delivered by trained Supasport instructors.
No experience is needed - just come along and give it a go!
Location: Newlyn: The Centre, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn (TR18 5AR)
Day: Friday's
Time: 9:30 – 10:30am
Book your place by emailing interest to: supasportsouthwest@outlook.com
Digital Adult Healthy Weight Programme
Our FREE bitesize programme is designed to help adults to begin their weight loss journey and understand how to use the free tools and links provided by our team to support you with longer term weight and healthy lifestyle goals.
The programme runs for 4 weeks and each session is just 30 minutes long.
All sessions are delivered digitally through Microsoft Teams.
A new programme starts each month.
Register:
Register your interest on our Digital Adult Healthy Weight Programme using our online enquiry form
Free Time2Move Kids' Activity Clubs for Primary School Children
Do you have a child in primary school that wants to try something new and get more active?
Our FREE Time2Move Kids' Activity Clubs are all about encouraging primary school aged children to be more active.
We believe that activity should be FUN! So we've partnered up with Active Cornwall, DT Coaching and 4Real Dance Company, to deliver a range of fun, different and exciting activities every week during term time. Including archery, kin ball, NERF battles, laser tag, ultimate frisbee, multi-sports and much more!
We run a mixture of closed groups in specific school communities and sessions open for the whole local community to attend.
The locations, times and days of our community sessions update each term:
We currently run community-based sessions in:
Bodmin
Find current information and book your place on the playwaze website - just search Time2Move
St Austell
Find current information and book your place on the playwaze website - just search Time2Move
Camborne/Redruth
Location: Carn Brea Leisure Centre
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4-5pm
Book your place by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone on 01872 324200
Healthy Lifestyles Support Drop In Sessions
Our Healthy Lifestyles Support sessions are FREE for anyone to drop in at any point during the session time.
The session is a chance for you to catch up with your local Health Improvement Practitioners for advice and support about a range of topics involved in improving your health and wellbeing, including:
Getting an up-to-date weekly weight measurement inc. muscle mass and BMI
Healthy weight loss advice and support
Answers to nutrition queries
Having food diaries checked over
Recipe ideas
Physical activity ideas
Stop smoking support, tools and resources
Signposting to other services
...and much more
Locations and times:
Falmouth
Location: Falmouth Library, Municipal Offices, The Moor, Falmouth TR11 3QA
Day: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 10am - 12pm
Launceston
Location: Launceston Health Hub, Exeter Street, Launceston
Day: Every second Monday of the Month
Time: 9am - 2.30pm
Liskeard
Location: Garland Room, The Liskerrett Community Centre, Varley Lane, Liskeard, PL14 4AP
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1.30 - 4.30pm
Penryn
Student Only Session:
Location: Falmouth University, Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn TR10 9FE
Day: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 1 - 3pm
Penzance
Location: Trelya, lescudjack centre, Penmere Close, Penzance, TR18 3PE
Day: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 9am-12pm
Healthy Cornwall are at Trelya in/around the café with use of a private room to drop in and have an informal discussion ref healthy weight/lifestyle or stop smoking support.
Redruth
Location: CN4C, The Elms Building, 61 Green Lane, Redruth, TR15 1LS
Day: Mondays
Time: 12 - 1pm Drop In / 1 - 2pm Bookable slots
Please Note:
From 20 April - 20 July the session times will move to a later time of 2-3pm Drop in / 3-4pm Bookable slots
Due to the popularity we are now running the second hour of our Redruth sessions by pre-booked appointment rather than our usual 'drop-in' method. To book your place please contact benjamin.deseta@cornwall.gov.uk
St Austell
Location: St Austell Library, Carlyon Rd, PL25 4LD
Day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month starting Thursday 23rd October 2025
Time: 13:30-16:00 (Appointments 13:30-15:00 Drop in 15:00-16:00)
Referral Criteria: BMI 25+ for support around weight loss. No current/recent history of eating disorders. If you would like a health coaching appointment (max. 5 per person) please email katie.ellis@cornwall.gov.uk
Register:
These sessions are free for anyone to drop in, just turn up and speak to one of our members of staff. If you'd like more information on what to expect please feel free to get in touch via our enquiry form or give us a call on 01872 324200
Stop Smoking Community Drop In Clinics
Our stop smoking drop-in clinics are FREE for anyone to drop in at any point during the session time.
The session is a chance for you to catch up with your local Health Improvement Practitioners for advice and support with quitting smoking to improve your health and wellbeing.
Penzance
Location: Morrab Surgery
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Please note this session is limited to patients of Morrab Surgery.
To book your appointment please call the surgery reception on 01736 363866
Bodmin
Location: St Petrocs Community Hall, Priory Rd, Bodmin, PL31 2DP
Day: Every first Friday of the month
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Camelford
Location: Community Larder and Hub, The Old Bank, 24 Market Place, Camelford, PL32 9PD
Day: Saturday 27 June, 19 September, 12 December
Time: 10am - 12pm
Launceston
Location: Launceston Health Hub, Exeter Street, Launceston, PL15 9EQ
Day: Every first Wednesday of the month
Time: 10am - 1pm
Tintagel
Location: The Coachhouse Food Hub, Tintagel Methodist Church, Bossiney Road, PL34 0AJ
Day: Friday 22 May, 18 September, 18 December
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Bude
Location: Berries Community Café, 40 Berries Ave, Bude, EX23 8QE
Day: Tuesday 28 April, 30 June, 29 September
Time: 10am - 12pm
Walking for Health
Join us for FREE as we take a gentle walk to help improve mobility and increase activity levels whilst having a social chat with other people in your area and our friendly staff members. All levels are welcome.
Locations and times:
Penzance - Growing Links Community Garden
Walk to Growing Links Community Garden for a healthy Lunch (Donation suggested £1 minimum) then back to Penzance Station.
Location: Penzance Bus Station, Penzance, TR18 2NG
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11am - Return by 2pm
St Austell - Polkyth
Gentle walk for 20-30 minutes - and cup of tea in the café afterwards. This is an ideal walk for those new to walking or trying to get back to walking.
Location: St Austell Leisure Centre. Carlyon Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4EG - Meet in the café
Day: Mondays
Time: 10.30am
Just turn up and introduce yourself on the day, or for more information call the Social Prescribing Team on 01726 626844.
St Austell - Holy Trinity
Location: Holy Trinity Church, Church St, St Austell PL25 4FZ - Meet at the church hall
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2pm
Just turn up and introduce yourself on the day, or for more information call the Social Prescribing Team on 01726 626844.
St Austell - Heligan
4 different walk paces and lengths to suit most people: Slow, Medium, Brisk and Fast. We try to accommodate all abilities.
Location: The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN - Meet outside ticket office
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9.30am
Just turn up and introduce yourself on the day, or for more information call the Social Prescribing Team on 01726 626844.
St Austell - Treverbyn
Location: Treverbyn Community Hall, Treverbyn Rd, Stenalees, Saint Austell PL26 8TL
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9.45am
Booking: Register your place by calling 01726 858657
Eden Project Nature's Way Walk
Perfect for people managing long-term health conditions (e.g., diabetes). All are welcome to join, whether walking or using a wheelchair! There are various walks at different ability levels, all led by fantastic walk leaders.
Location: Eden Project, Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG - Meet at the Visitor Centre Gallery
Day: Fridays
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Pre-booking essential: Book by phone - 01726 811972 or book your place online.
Register:
Please note that alternative booking information is stated above for some walks, if no booking information is stated:
Register your interest in Walking for Health using our Enquiry Form, give us a call on 01872 324200 or just turn up and introduce yourself on the day
Family Wellbeing Walking Groups
Bump to Buggy Walks
A free guided walking group for anyone who is pregnant or recently had a baby, with the aim of getting active, being outside and meeting new people.
Location/Date/Time:
Penzance
Location: Marazion Beach Car Park, Long Rock
Dates:
Wednesday 8 July
Time: 1 - 2.30pm
Hayle
Location: Swimming Pool Car Park, King George's Walk
Dates:
Wednesday 17 June
Wednesday 29 July
Time: 1 - 2.30pm
Pool
Location: Tehidy Woods South Car Park, TR14 0EZ
Dates: Last Friday of every month (22 May, 26 June, 31 July)
Time: 10 - 11am
Location: Heartlands
Dates:
Wednesday 22 July
Wednesday 12 August
Time: 9.30 - 11am
Wadebridge
Location: Wadebridge Family Hub
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 10.15am
No need to book - just turn up!
For any further information or queries, don't hesitate to get in touch on 01872 324200 or by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Tehidy Woods (0-5 Years) Monthly Walk
We'd love your family to join us as we get active in nature on our monthly free, informal and fun 0-5yrs wellbeing walk at Tehidy Woods.
Location: Meet at South Drive car park (by the café), Tehidy Woods, Camborne, TR14 0EZ
Dates: Last Friday of the month
Time: 10 - 11am
Register: No need to book, just turn up!
For any further information or queries, don't hesitate to get in touch on 01872 324200 or by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Beach Play Session (0-5yrs)
During the summer term we'll provide a chance to dig in the sand, play with a variety of games and meet other young families in your area,
Location: Portreath Beach, just look for the Healthy Cornwall flag
Day: Mondays (starting 20 April)
Time: 10 - 11am
Register: No booking required - just turn up!
For any further information or queries, don't hesitate to get in touch on 01872 324200 or by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Healthy Movers (2-5yrs)
Get your little ones moving and get family health information and advice from our friendly team.
This free session is all about improving physical literacy in young children to improve their school readiness and social mobility.
Location: Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Road, Pool, TR15 3QS
Day: Fridays (starting 24 April)
Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Register: Please get in touch to book your place by calling us on 01872 324200 or by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Toddler Soft Play Session (2-5yrs)
Fun, free activity for toddlers using the fantastic soft play facilities at Carn Brea Leisure Centre.
Get your little ones moving and get family health information and advice from our friendly team.
Location: Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Road, Pool, TR15 3QS
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Register: Please get in touch to book your place by calling us on 01872 324200 or by email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk
Starting School Workshops
Come along to our free, fun and relaxed workshops aimed at helping your little one get ready for starting school.
Enjoy hands-on activities together and get support from local services covering
Sleep
Toilet training
Hand washing & teeth
Healthy eating
…and more!
Locations/Times:
Redruth
Location: Redruth Family Hub, Drump Road, TR15 1NA
Date: Thursday 4 June
Time: 10.30–11.30am
Camborne
Location: Camborne Family Hub, Cliff View Road, TR14 8QH
Date: Friday 5 June
Time: 10.30–11.30am
Camborne Pool
Location: Pool Family Hub, Higher Broad Lane, Illogan, TR15 3JL
Date: Thursday 11 June
Time: 10.30–11.30am
No need to book – just pop along on the day!
Couch to 5K - Beginner Running Sessions
Get support to start running and build up to run for 30 minutes with Healthy Cornwall's new free 12 week running programme. We will start with an easy walk-and-talk session and slowly build up to 30 minutes of running.
Locations and Times:
Camborne/Pool:
Location: Outside of Penlee Family Project, Unit 4, Heartlands, Pool, TR15 3FB
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10 - 11am
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Bodmin:
Location: Meeting at Scarletts Well Car Park, Unnamed Road, Bodmin PL31 2RS
Day: Mondays
Time: 6 - 7pm
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Liskeard:
Location: Meeting at Liskeard Leisure Centre, Coldstyle Road, PL14 3HZ
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9.30 - 10.30am
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Baby and Toddler Swim
Our baby and toddler swim session is a fun, splash-filled experience where little ones can build water confidence through gentle play and movement - while bonding closely with their grown-ups in a warm, safe, pool environment.
Locations and Times:
Bodmin:
Location: Bodmin Leisure Centre
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Liskeard :
Location: Liskeard Leisure Centre
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Booking: Contact us to book your place via email at healthy.cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk or by phone at 01872 324200
Salty Swims - Sea Swimming Group
Our free Sea swimming group in association with Salty Swims. A relaxed and welcoming group. Suitable for those who can swim but would like advice and support from trained coaches on how to embrace cold water swimming and all of its physical and mental health benefits.
Join our team in Penzance every Friday
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Portside Fishing Community Sessions
Talk to Healthy Cornwall confidentially and informally about:
Portside Health Checks
Support to quit smoking
Weight Management
Healthy Lifestyle advice
Check back for new dates to be announced soon.