A NEW initiative is urging people living in the Brookhouse area of Blackburn to get active.

The aim of the Blackburn North Healthy Living Centre among others is to ensure that the people in the area can achieve their maximum state of health.

Based at Bangor Street Community Centre the project aims to promote independence and encourage local people to take responsibility for their own health through the development of projects. It also wants to develop a range of healthy living life styles initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Ideas and suggestions and input from the local people on the Community Action Team have led to the development of the activities such as a Healthy Lifestyle course suitable for ladies aged 50 and over, a men's walking group and a ladies' exercise afternoon.

If anyone living in the Brookhouse area is interested in any of the courses, or wants further information they can contact Cathy Watson or Kelly Ainsworth on 01254 52661.