Healthy dates at Ballymena North are announced

The first event - entitled Action Man - is to be held on Wednesday, December 7, in the Ballymena North Business and Recreation Centre Cushendall Road Ballymena from 12.30 to 8p.m.

It’s a free service being provided to males aged 16 and over.

No appointments are necessary you just call up on the day.

A full M.O.T will be given to each male to include checks on cholesterol, blood pressure, lung capacity, skin scanning body composition analysis and lifestyle assessment. Weight loss advice will also be given as will men’s cancer awareness sessions and smoking cessation will also be a topic for those wanting to give up smoking.

Action Cancer are taking this event to five locations throughout N.Ireland and Ballymena is fortunate to have been chosen as one of those locations. All the help and advice is free on the day and free tea/coffee will also be available.

Colum Best of Dunclug Partnership said he hopes many males avail of this free service and suggests that all sports clubs should encourage members to come along on the day and have health checks carried out.

Also, the Action Cancer Big Bus is on its way to the Ballymena north area.