Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a great start to 2024.
Join us in our first blog of the year with feel-good stories from in and around Corby, and explore our best tips to get the year off to a great start!
Feel-good events in Corby
Discover some of the warmest stories and events that are happening in Corby this month…
Rocks with Kindness – Wednesday 17th January, Corby Mental Health Resource Centre, Stuart Road, Corby, 10:00-14:00
Join this arts and crafts session designed to promote students’ well-being and encourage connections with others through art. It aims not only to develop creativity but also to enhance an individual’s sense of purpose and belonging.
Walk and Talk, Corby – East Carlton Park, Church Lane, Corby, Northants, LE16 8YF, Tuesday 16th January, 13:00
Do you enjoy the outdoors? In partnership with Country Parks, this venture allows carers and people with long-term health conditions to come together for a refreshing outdoor walk. This event takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month at East Carlton Park.
Tips for the New Year
Now that the Christmas season has come to an end and with Blue Monday just around the corner, discover some of our top tips to ensure you have a great start to 2024.
Make the most of daylight:
Being in the sunlight can significantly increase your mood and give you more energy, even in the cold weather.
Exercise:
This is one of the best ways to boost your wellbeing. A walk with friends can be a great way of getting some fresh air.
Oakley Vale and Corby boast numerous idyllic locations perfect for a leisurely stroll. With expansive recreational areas, picturesque woodlands, and inviting cycle tracks, residents and visitors alike can enjoy activities such as fishing, bike rides, and serene rural walks.
Conveniently situated on the cusp of the British countryside, consider these spots for your next wellbeing walk:
- Great Oakley Park – perfect for a Sunday stroll through fields populated by a flock of Jacob sheep.
- Nature spots across Oakley Vale – take a wander around Oakley Vale’s lakes.
- East Carlton Countryside Park – explore a nature trail and its heritage centre, before retreating to its popular café in the park.
- Rockingham Forest – a breath of fresh air among ancient woodland, open farmland, and villages.
- Weldon Woodland Park – this 40-acre park is a haven for wildlife and has several grassland walks to enjoy.
- Fineshade Wood – make sure to listen to the tranquil sounds found across the ancient conifer and broadleaf forest.
- Corby Boating Lake – located in the heart of Corby, this is home to a variety of wildlife.
More places to enjoy can be found here.
A balanced diet:
What we eat can make a huge difference in how we feel. When you are not feeling 100%, there’s a tendency to eat poorly by eating too much or too little. Having a balanced and varied diet can do wonders in improving how you feel.
Identify your worries:
Try to identify what is making you feel anxious or sad. Talking to someone you trust about your feelings, whether that be a friend or family member, is a great start in trying to make yourself feel happier.
Here is a list of organisations based in and around Corby that can offer support:
Mental Health Northants Collaboration
As we navigate the early days of January, we hope these simple tips help you to prioritise your well-being and make each day a step towards a brighter and happier you.
