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
Shout out to all our lovely clients who would like to regain confidence on a bike. We have been offered some free taster sessions on the 24th, 25th or 26th August. Start times from 10 am on the hour through to 2pm.
Starting point will be Bideford with direct access to the Tarka trail.
If you are interested please post, message or see one of our lovely volunteers at your next session.
Bikes are provided -- see poster for more info
Perfect I'm free 25th August 10am. Take it the meeting point is Bideford cycle hire area?
Yes please, can I let you know which date on Friday please?
Not an easy message to hear, but one that we talk about in our steady on your feet and balance classes. Practice happens in class. Don’t try on your own unless you’re confident, but this is so important!
This is the best thing I’ve seen and it is totally true. My husband and I are well into our 80’s and we go to regular balance classes with Vista Wellbeing. The one thing that we regularly practice at home as well as in class is how to get up from the floor and we are both totally confident that we can do it. If we can do it anyone can.
This is really important. I help out at Vista’s fall prevention group and I can see how doing the exercises leads to better balance, better posture and most certainly more confidence. I am always amazed at how well our clients progress, the determination and perseverance they show is so impressive.
Our friends at The Benita Community Project are hosting this wonderful community event today. Pop along and enjoy a free meal and friendship.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.This sounds great, hope you have a lovely day and get lots of donations 😊
And this is why we cancel our classes when the weather is very hot. Your safety is always our priority. Stay cool 😎💚😎💚As temperatures rise, it's important to know the signs of hyperthermia and heat-related illness ☀️💙
Hyperthermia happens when your body becomes too hot and struggles to cool itself down. If left untreated, it can become serious and may require medical attention ⚠️
Signs to watch for include:
• Dizziness or feeling light-headed 😵
• Muscle cramps 💪
• Swollen feet or ankles 👣
• Feeling sick, weak or unusually tired 🤒
• A rapid pulse or fast heartbeat ❤️
You can help reduce your risk by:
• Drinking plenty of water throughout the day 💧
• Staying in the shade where possible 🌳
• Avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day ☀️
• Wearing loose, light-coloured clothing 👕
• Checking on older relatives, neighbours and vulnerable people 👥
Babies, young children, older adults and people with long-term health conditions can be particularly vulnerable during hot weather 🌡️
If symptoms become severe, worsen, or do not improve, seek medical advice promptly 🩺💙
So sorry folks, but yet again, we have risk assessed the temperatures and taken the decision to cancel classes for today and tomorrow. Please stay active in the cooler hours and keep hydrated.
We hope to be back to usual service on Friday, if you need anything from us in the meantime, please give us a call.
Love the cartoon ! 😹
Thank you Age Well North DevonIf you live along the B3233 between Bickington and Instow, and are feeling isolated, lonely or stuck, please give us a call. We can offer telephone or in person befriending, and transport services to support you in accessing medical, practical, and social appointments. We can also offer wheelchair hire, shopping services, housekeeping services, community activities and have a Help Desk on hand to further support you.
Please call us on 01271 324488
Good to know
Our friends at North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS would really appreciate some more responses to their survey.
If you live in Northern Devon, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of services.
Shouldn't take long - thanks.
Thank you 🙏
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.