New step challenge launched across Fermanagh and Omagh district

by Gráinne Connolly

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) has launched a new step challenge, in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA). 

Their aim is to encourage people who take little or no exercise to sign up and make positive changes to their lifestyle by getting active and taking more steps each day.

These can be monitored using their free step pedometer. 

To help particpants, walked will be organised once a week over the course of 12 weeks and will be led by fully qualified walk leaders. 

They'll commence at the following venues at the dates and times listed: 

Wednesday 3 May 2017   Gillygooley Hall, Omagh   7.30pm
Thursday 4 May 2017      Old Mill Car Park, Drumquin   5.30pm
Tuesday 9 May 2017       Omagh Leisure Complex    5.30pm
Tuesday 9 May 2017       Fermanagh Lakeland Forum   7.00pm
Thursday 11 May 2017     Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea   7.00pm
Thursday 11 May 2017     Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown    7.30pm

Places on the programme are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

Participants will be provided with a "Choose to Live Better" hooded top on the first session of each programme. 

Speaking about the programme, Chairperson of FODC, Councillor Mary Garrity said: 

"Taking the first steps to getting active is often the hardest. FODC is delighted to be involved in the Step Challenge, in partnership with the PHA, to help residents lead a more active lifestyle with support provided by qualified walk leaders and mobile technology."