Health / Fitness Archives - Victory Outreach Uk | Alcohol and Drug Support

From building reclamation to Body building

Andrew Parsons — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:25:49 +0000

Thank you for those who have subscribed and received our automatic updates from this blog by email . Please also subscribe to keep up with the latest news at Victory Outreach UK . We are continuing with our focus on one of our mens homes called Woodside lodge.

Health and fitness forms one of our main building blocks for a healthy lifestyle in all our homes. Last year we had to expand our occupancy at the home which in turn left the men without a gym area within the house .

The guys asked if they could turn an old garage at the top of the property into a gym area . Over the next weeks and months without any further requests they set about collecting reclaimed doors and windows to form a basic gym area . This is making the most out of what little resources we have and also being grateful and proud of achieving its completion . Next weeks blog will move onto the next project outside of the gym. Great effort and well done, however i believe this home deserves a new purpose built gym in a new building , more to follow on this thought in the next blog. If you would like to support the home by helping contribute to a new gym building and equipment please contact the office .

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Women in Rehab fighting back

Andrew Parsons — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:21:26 +0000

The women and staff completed a four week course led by Chief instructor Alun Williams , from Total Body Defence . Every session was practical and touched on real life scenarios ,some of which were requested by the women from violent situations they had unfortunately experienced in their past. The training always began with a warm up on the pads and moved forwards into basic aspects of self defence and various scenarios . Role play also formed an important part of the training which was also very helpful for the women who had a great time . The tuition for our women was previously discussed due to their background with Alun, who came up with a tailored program that was perfect. I would highly recommend Alun for similar courses in the work place for both staff and anyone looking to develop practical protection skills . More pictures from Victory Outreach Uk and and video to follow .

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Biking in the Welsh Valleys

Andrew Parsons — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:20:39 +0000

Health and fitness is an important building block in the recovery and rehabilitation process . The women are enjoying a bike ride in the beautiful though very wet Welsh country side . If you would like to support our womens home please contact Victory Outreach UK .

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Thank you for your support

Andrew Parsons — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:10:32 +0000

We are so grateful to all who continue to support the work we do. We have seen Victory Outreach UK transform the lives of thousands of men and women throughout the decades. Our annual report will be out soon which will give you a clear picture of how VOUK is meeting its aims and objectives through your partnership.

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