Soham hosts free wellbeing event

Smoothie bike

East Cambridgeshire residents are invited to join a fun and free Health and Well Fair taking place at Soham Pavilion on Sunday 7 September.

The event, hosted by East Cambridgeshire District Council, will be a fun day out with a focus on wellbeing. 

The aim is to encourage visitors to take steps towards a better lifestyle in a number of areas including:

  • healthy living
  • exercise and active lifestyles
  • mental health
  • financial wellbeing 

Among the attractions on the day will be:

  • taster sessions and information on how to get involved in sports
  • free climbing wall and smoothie bikes 
  • cost of living advice 
  • free Slimming World vouchers (eligibility criteria apply)
  • Health Check kiosks by Healthy You
  • Fitness Rush mobile gym
  • free bike servicing, basic repairs and maintenance advice
  • information on clubs, workshops, fundraising, volunteering and careers

East Cambs Community Safety Partnership will also be engaging with residents on safety concerns and sharing advice on many topics including county lines and knife crime. 

Cllr Julia Huffer, chair of the council’s Operational Services Committee, said:

“Our popular Health and Well Fair is returning for its third year. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover new activities and clubs in our local area, as well as have conversations and find out where you can get help and advice when you need it.

“Health and wellbeing can be fun and with sports and activities available to try on the day, as well as more meaningful discussions with local organisations, it can open exciting new avenues for our residents.”

The event is being supported by a diverse range of organisations including East Cambridgeshire District Council, East Cambs Community Safety Partnership, Healthy You, Dr Bike by Outspoken Cycles, Living Sport and Slimming World.

To book a free bike servicing visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dr-bike-servicerepair-session-soham-tickets-1559436308979?aff=oddtdtcreator

The event is taking place between 11am and 3pm at Soham Pavilion, Fountain Lane, Soham on Sunday 7 September.

Health and Well Fair 2025
Health and Well Fair 2025