Archived News
This page keeps a record of old news items in the order that they were removed from the homepage. The latest articles can be found on the homepage
Nottingham Starlight Trek
1st June 2008
...for strollers, walkers, and Nordic walkers - to raise funds for the 'Garden of Grace' project to provide a drop-in centre for self-help and healing after a bereavement by suicide. This 10 mile evening sponsored walk will follow Nottingham's "Big Track", starting at Beeston Lock and following Nottingham canal and the River Trent through the city's most attractive waterside scenery.
It's on Saturday 14th June, starting between 5pm and 6pm. Click here for more details about registration, sponsorship and the route.
The Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride 2008
7th May 2008
Be part of one of the biggest cycling events in the country...
Sunday 22 June 2008
Featuring...100 mile sportive ride, 50 mile challenge ride, 18 mile community ride and lap challenge on closed circuit.
Enjoy a fantastic family day. Challenge yourself to get fit, ride with your family and friends and enjoy being out on your bike with up to 6000 other cyclists.
Enter now at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/bikeride - closing date for receipt of entries 13th June 2008
Meet the Therapists and Instructors
19th January 2008
All of Q-Active`s therapists and instructors are trained in what they do, so that they can offer the best taught classes or most relaxing therapies. If you`ve been unsure about getting involved, you can now meet the therapists and instructors and see that as well as being trained, they`re really nice and friendly people too!
Q-Active Follow-up Questionnaire
7th May 2008
Q-Active started in April 2006, and sent a questionnaire to all QMC staff asking about your health behaviours, and what you wanted Q-Active to provide for you. Two years later and it's time to evaluate how we've done! Below is a link to the Q-Active Follow-up questionnaire. Please download it, print it out, and then either drop it into the box in the Wellbeing Room or return it to Dr Sandra Lee, D12 Curie Court, QMC. Thanks so much for your time in advance!
Class Survey
25th March 2008
Please take 5 minutes of your time to answer the Q-Active Class Survey, about the activity classes that Q-Active runs. It`s open to everyone at the QMC, whether you regularly participate in classes or have never. It will help Q-Active to evaluate which classes are well-received and why, so that we can add new ones that appeal.
TheBeat Website
30th October 2007
Check out the British Heart Foundation`s funky new website encouraging everyone to get your heart pumping hard for 30 minutes every day to reduce your risk of heart disease. The site is full of downloads, videos and guides, including one that I found interesting about how to reduce your salt intake. Apparently the recommended daily intake of salt is just 6g, which is the equivalent of just one level teaspoon. So instead of adding salt to flavour your potatoes and pasta, use spices and herbs instead.
If you`ve seen a great website that you think other people should see, let us know
Belly Dancing Course
3rd March 2008
Belly dancing is back by popular demand, but in a slightly different format. Feedback received from first time attendees at previous classes led us rethink how we offer this dance class.
We are pleased to offer you courses, which will last 4 weeks. Each 4-week course will begin with the basic moves, but to allow avid fans to progress a different style of music will be adopted at the start of each course. Marian Hill will be giving demonstrations in the Restaurant on D Floor, East Block on Wednesday 5th March between 11:30 and 13:30, so we hope to see you there. Marian`s first class will take place on Friday 7th March and place bookings are being taken now.
Welcome our new activities coordinator
4th February 2008
Q-Active welcomes its new activities co-ordinator, Yola Booth! Yola originally joined Q-Active as a Premier Member to help her physical and mental wellbeing after long-term illness, and started attending 3 or 4 classes per week at lunchtime. She feels that it has helped her immensely and now wants to help others experience the benefits too. View her full biography here.
Pick up the beat!
Nottingham Marrow Run
8th April 2008
5K or 10K RUN
Sunday 20th April 2008
Wollaton Park
The Nottingham Marrow Run is back! And it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Last year we raised a massive £4,000 with all your help THANK YOU!
This year however we have our sights sets on even greater things. Our aim is to have at least 700 runners with the hope of raising a whopping £8,000 for the Anthony Nolan Trust.
The run is on Sunday the 20th April 2008 in Wollaton Park. For all you running fanatics there's a 10K course and for those of you who fancy a more relaxed time there is a 5K course. Race entry fee is £10, although if you raise more than £25 through sponsorship you don't have to pay!!
Marrow is a volunteer student organisation based in medical schools across the UK. We work in association with The Anthony Nolan Trust, taking back lives from leukaemia. We recruit new potential bone marrow donors to the national register and raise the charitable funds needed for these lifesaving activities.
Both Marrow and the Anthony Nolan Trust are charities and receive no government funding. It can cost the Trust up to £70 to recruit each donor, tissue-type each sample, and maintain the donor's records. They therefore continually rely on financial support from individuals and companies to continue their life saving work.
If running really isn't your thing we'll be needing a small army of volunteers to help out on the day; marshalling, giving out prizes and a whole host of other jobs!
To find out more, including details of other ways to sign up and help out, and some pictures of last year`s run visit the Marrow Run website.
Hulaerobics!
3rd March 2008
Q-Active will be launching a brand new class to their timetable on Wednesday 5th March in the Wellbeing Room, D Floor, East Block, between 11:30 and 3:30. Come along and revive a long forgotten childhood skill, with Liz Webster our instructor who works in Microbiology.
Hooping eats up calories so will be a good class to attend if you want to lose weight and tone up. Class numbers will be limited so don`t miss out. Classes start on Monday 10th March at 13:00 and 13:30.
Ninjutsu Self Defence
18th February 2008
Ninjutsu is a martial art with a traceable history stretching back 900 years to feudal Japan. This makes it one of the oldest martial arts. And so, Q-Active being the trailblazer that it is, we decided that it`s time that it came to NUH! Check out Ninjutsu on the activity timetable, run by Simon on Wednesdays.
Physical Activity @ Work
23rd November 2007
The Alberta Centre for Active Living has a workplace website that includes a Physical Activity Tracker so that you can keep track of your progress towards activity goals, and a series of great Yoga @ Your Desk videos with tips on how to stretch yourself so that you don`t stay cramped in one position all day.
Nice day! Fancy a walk?
1st June 2007
Q-Active have released campus walk maps for the QMC and City sites to enable staff and visitors to enjoy the local sights and get some fresh air on much needed breaks with routes from 1 to 3 miles.
Did you know that walking before, during or after your work day will:
- Improve your general mood
- Help you de-stress
- Help you sleep better
- Tone your muscles
- Increase your concentration and productivity at work and home
- Boost your immune system
- Benefit your heart, lungs and bones
- Get you out in the fresh air and increase your vitamin D intake
- Be fun!
What is more, our maps give you an idea of the number of calories you will burn on each walk so you can work off that last treat!
So grab at least 15 minutes to yourself or with a colleague and take a walk! You will feel much better and perform better at work afterwards - so your body and colleagues will thank you for it!
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| City Campus Walk Map (9.93Mb - large file warning!) |
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Remember that you can zoom in to the maps by pressing the + button near the middle-top of the screen. It is recommended to view the maps at 600% zoom.
You can also obtain a booklet copy of the walk maps from Q-active on QMC Campus or Andrew Teer, Commuter Travel Officer, on City Campus. Alternately, email 
, tell us how many you'd like and we'll post them to you.
Free Virgin Active Day Pass
23rd November 2007
Kick the couch potato habit and register for your free day pass for Virgin Active Health Clubs today!
When your thumb is the fittest part of your body, you know you have a problem. A life spent immobile on the sofa soon shows, and there`s only one way to claw back the body you used to have. Put down the remote, step away from the sofa, and start your transformation.
Simply give Natalie a call on 0115 988 4747
The Drink Debate
4th November 2007
The East Midlands Alcohol Network is asking the public`s opinions on binge drinking in the East Midlands. What are its effects? What could be done about it locally? Visit their website and then fill in their online survey, the results of which will be published in January.
New Activity Timetable
24th September 2007
The activity timetable has been updated for your viewing pleasure. You`ve seen it on Strictly Come Dancing, but now is the time to try Latin and Ballroom dancing yourself! Dawn is running a new class for beginners at lunchtime on Fridays!
15% off at Juice it 2
15th June 2007
Q-Active has a new discount for staff at Juice it 2, a smoothie and juice bar upstairs in the Victoria Centre Market. They have a wide range of smoothies, juices, wheatgrass, and shakes - including the 'immune booster', 'vital vitality', 'sunshine detox' and 'energiser'.
To claim the discount, just refer to Q-Active and show your ID badge at the time of purchasing. This discount applies to both NUH Trust staff and University Staff.
Linda On Tuesdays
23rd November 2007
Linda, Q-Active`s nail and beauty therapist, is extending her treatments to both Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Book now to look great for your upcoming Christmas parties!
New Year - New You
2nd January 2008
Make 2008 your healthiest year yet with the help of Q-Active. Activity classes run each weekday and with nine different activities to choose from there is sure to be something that takes your fancy, to book your place click on the 'Classes' button on the left and go to 'Activity Class Booking Form'. Unfortunately places are limited and priority will be given to those people who have booked on line at oversubscribed classes - don`t miss out, book now!
Cycling Questionnaire
2nd January 2008
Q-Active has secured funding to improve the cycling facilities at the Queens Medical Centre to encourage staff to cycle to work. We would be grateful if you could give your views on how best to achieve this, whether you cycle to work every day or have never tried it! Click here for the short questionnaire.
National Stress Awareness Day
4th November 2007
Next Wednesday is National Stress Awareness Day. People who exercise regularly have been proven to be less stressed out. Conveniently, Wednesday is the day of Andy`s Circuit Training class from 5pm!
...If you don`t buy that, you can always book a massage from Christine, which should also do the job nicely!
Q-Active Events Team-Support21st March 2007
Q-Active aims to bring together staff who are currently preparing for, or considering taking part in, local events. Q-Active can put you in touch with other people who are participating in the event or similar events so that you can train together or give each other encouragement and support. Q-Active can also give you expert advice on how to train, and are even happy to support you at the actual event with t-shirts, freebies and cheers!
Q-Active can help you with:
- Expert training advice
- Finding training buddies
- A forum to share experiences and progress
- Cheers and freebies on the day!
Visit the Q-Active Events Team page for details.
Tai Chi Demo in your Restaurant
24th September
Q-active is hosting another event in the staff restaurant on 27th September from 12-2pm as part of our ongoing promotion of health and wellbeing at work.
We`re inviting all of the Trust`s staff to come along and take advantage of our great offers. During the event we`ll be putting on a free Tai Chi demonstration so come along and join in. We`ll also be performing 10 minute Wellness Checks; and you`ll find out about our fantastic FREE CLASS offer. And of course there are lots of FREEBIES to get your hands on!
So come along- FEEL BETTER, WORK BETTER!
Wollaton Park Guided Walk
3rd April 2007
Two Longer guided health walks have been organised by Best Foot Forward this year, one remains in October.
Wollaton Park & University Park
Thursday 11th October 2007
Meet at 10.30am at Wollaton Park, 1st Car Park, Wollaton Road Entrance.
For more information please contact Christine Adams on 0115 942 0323. All are welcome!
Student Q-Active Classes Begin
14th July 2007
The summer trial period of Q-Active classes for medical and nursing students has begun. Check the Q-Active student page for the list of available classes
Rate QActive.co.uk
3rd August 2007
In an effort to provide the best possible service, we are undertaking a survey of what you think about the q-active website and how you think that we could improve it. We will let you know the results of the survey once it is completed and how we plan to act on your views, so your suggestions will be implemented!
Click here to answer the survey and make your views known!
New Student Q-Active Homepage!
17th May 2007
Thank-you to those students who recently completed the online survey. 68 students have been successful in gaining membership for the initial summer trial period. Have a look at the new student Q-Active page to find out if you are one of them!
Wheelie Big Breakfast
15th June 2007
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Sport Nottinghamshire May Newsletter
1st June 2007
Find out about some of the running events taking place in Nottinghamshire in June, some tips on how to start running and improve your technique, and details about a free pedometer giveaway! All in the May issue.
10K and Family Fun Run
1st June 2007
Principia Partners in Health have organised a 10K and family fun run in Rushcliffe Country Park on Saturday 9th June. On the day of the event there will be an aerobics warm up, free blood pressure checks, stalls on healthy eating, physiotherapy sessions and other health promotion related stalls. The 10K is being run in accordance with UK athletics standards.
The event will be open to all-comers (minimum 16 years for the 10k race, no age limit for the Family Fun Run). The 10k race will be open to a maximum of 600 runners. The entry fee for the 10k is £9. All participants of the 10k race will receive a commemorative memento, as well as a sense of achievement! Entry to the Family Fun Run is free to encourage maximum participation.
In addition there are two further exercise related events planned for the weekend; a pre-race sports medicine lecture and pasta supper, and a post-race ceilidh.
All surplus monies generated by the event will go to the Kenyan Orphan Project, which has the aim of improving access to health care in Kisumu, Kenya, an area which has been devastated by AIDS. This has left many children orphaned and homeless. The project has already succeeded in building a community hospital, a community health centre and a school.
See www.doxtrot.net for the latest news and details about the event.
Walk Week
10th May 2007
Be part of Nottingham's most popular walking event!
Following the success of last year's Walk Week, the programme of events will be repeated again this year, from Saturday 19th May to Sunday 27th May 2007. This year, the week promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Wednesday 23th May 2007 - Walk to Work Day! Other major companies and Authorities across Nottingham will also be getting involved and encouraging their employees to walk to work that day. NUH Trust, The Universities, Government Offices and Rushcliffe, Broxtowe and City Council are all getting involved. Staff will be rewarded not only for walking to work, but also if they pledge to walk during their lunch hour or after work. Those unable to walk to work can also be involved by persuading others to walk, or to do something else "green" that day - such as consciously using less water, paper, or electricity.
There is a form set up on the Walk Week website to register, and all employees who take part in Walk Week will receive an information pack and a special gift.
Wednesday 23rd May is the official Walk to Work day at NUH, and anyone walking to work that day will be able to get a free, healthy breakfast.
So why not walk to work for a change? NUH and Q-active will be joining in with Walk Week again this year. There will be a prize for the person who walks the furthest distance in to work. If you live a long way from the hospital - why not walk from the Park and Ride? You could also enter the departmental challenge. There'll be a prize for the department with the highest total miles walked into work.
When you've walked in - come and see us at the main entrance. Tell us how far you've walked and what department you're from and we'll give you a voucher for a free a bowl of cereal and a glass of orange juice or a bowl of fruit from the fruit counter at the restaurant on D floor.
Can't walk in? You can still join in. We'll also be launching our own Trust Calorie Walk Maps so you can get fit in your own time around the sites. Or come to the Nordic Walking classes at QMC Campus at 12.20 and 1pm - please book on the class booking page.
A page containing the full programme of events, plus walking information and advice, and the chance to sign up and get a free gift is available on the walk week 2007 page
Holmes Place Open Weekend
17th May 2007
Due to the amount of interest and excitement from Holmes Place's last Open Weekend, they have decided to have another one, it's on the 26th - 28th May 2007 and it's going to be big!!
They have got lots going on so why don't you come down and join in with the fun? You've got no excuses, because guys... its free!
They have some fantastic membership deals on at the moment to suit everyone (mention that you're NHS staff for an exclusive NHS discount), so for your free trial and to book yourself in call Natalie on 988 47 47 Booking is essential.
Free Student Health Memberships
10th May 2007
Free health memberships for students 2007-8! Thank you to those of you who filled in the survey. Now fill in our online registration form to apply for memberships for the summer period (July-Sept). Q-active have premier health memberships available for medicine and nursing students based in the medical school offering free exercise & activity classes for a term. These will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis in 3-month batches. Fill in our online registration form and those students who are successful in obtaining memberships will be contacted in due course. Good luck!
Anniversary Charity Event
17th April 2007
To celebrate Q-active's first year anniversary we are holding a Charity event with team and individual events, stalls and giveaways on Weds 25th April from 11.30 - 1.30pm on the helipad behind South Block.
Providing the weather holds up, we will be having the following attractions for you to enjoy your break with us:
- Make your own delicious, healthy lunch with the bike-powered smoothie maker
- Enter one of our fun competitions on your own or get a team together. Prizes include an organic fruit and veg box from the River Nene Company, free passes to Virgin Active and Q-active goodie bags.
- Spot prizes, including Personal Training sessions, will be awarded randomly so you don't have to be the fittest to win!
- Or just support others taking part and peruse the displays.
Events to challenge you and your department are:
12.00 - 12.25 Boules
12.10 - 12.40 Tug o' War*
12.15 Space Hopper Races
12.50 Prize Giving
* 6 persons per team, but can join a team on the day
If you would like to take part, please register yourself or your team at the General Office and turn up 10 minutes before your start time on the day (entries cost £1 per person and proceeds go to the Nottingham University Hospitals Charity).
Spaces are limited so register early so you don't miss out.
Results will be posted here on the Q-active website, and also on Q-active notice boards so look out for the most skilful people and strongest team!
Student
3rd April 2007
Q-Active is expanding to offer students based in the medical school free health memberships for 2007-8! Just fill in our online survey.
Q-active have 1000 premier health memberships (in 3 month batches) available for students based in the medical school offering free exercise and activity classes for a term. These will offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Fill in our online survey to tell us what classes you would like and register for the membership draw.
Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club
3rd April 2007
Do you participate in a sports club in Nottingham? Have a look at what other NUH staff recommend on the local sports clubs page. The Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club has just been added.
Premier Membership and Loyalty Scheme
8th March 2007
Do you know about the two Q-Active membership schemes? The first is free and a good way for staff to keep in touch with what's going on at Q-Active. Members receive an ID card and enjoy benefits of using the internet forum, regular newsletters, competitions and up-to-date news on events and activities.
There's also a premier membership scheme. As well as the benefits of the free membership, staff can make a yearly payment of £20 (or £10 every six months) to get admission to all Q-Active classes at a discounted price. Premier members will also receive money off Q-Active affiliated classes at the Lenton Centre, including circuit training and power walking, as well as other benefits.
As well as the obvious benefits of getting healthy, there are now even more benefits to Q-Active. We've launched a loyalty scheme aimed at encouraging staff to actively choose healthy options at work - including healthy eating as well as exercise.
Sandra Lee said: "Research has shown that healthy eating is important for optimum productivity in the workplace, and our choices directly impact on the way we feel through the day."
Q-Active has teamed up with Medirest, City Campus Catering and the Lenton Centre to offer staff incentives to be healthier.
Staff will be given a loyalty card, and when they take part in activities such as an exercise class or buy a portion of fruit, they get their loyalty card stamped. Once they've collected enough stamps they will be able to claim a reward, such as 20 points gets a water bottle or a free portion of fruit.
Get a New Bike - Discounted by the Government!
6th March 2007
The Trust has joined together with Halfords for a government-backed 'Cycle2Work' scheme that offers money-saving deals for staff on the widest range of bicycles, by using salary conversion. If you join the scheme using salary conversion (where an amount is stopped from your salary each month) then you will incur no tax and National Insurance on the benefit. This means you will save money compared to purchasing a bike outright.
Click for full details about the Cycle2Work scheme. Hurry though, the offer ends by the 23rd of March!
New Circuit Training Class on Mondays
31st January 2007
Want to get fit? Shed some fat? Tone up? Have fun?!
You can do all of these at the new circuit training class on Mondays from 17.15-18.00 in the Wellbeing Room with qualified instructor Andy Lord. All abilities are welcome!
A New Year, A New You!
13th January 2007
The Q-Active team is raring to go this New Year with a new activity timetable, membership schemes, a loyalty card and close links with the Lenton Centre.
New Activity TimetableThe team has responded to requests and the new activity timetable being launched now includes separate beginner and intermediate classes, and will soon include early morning yoga and even belly dancing.
Belly dancing gives a complete cardiovascular workout and strengthens the abdominal muscles, and is gaining popularity among men and women who want to lose weight. An intense sixty-minute session may burn around 330 calories and since one focus of belly dancing is to gain strength and flexibility in the abdomen, the dance form is said to be one of the quickest ways to achieve firmness.
The team has also introduced two membership schemes. The first is free and a good way for staff to keep in touch with what's going on at Q-Active. Members receive an ID card and enjoy benefits of using the internet forum, regular newsletters, competitions and up-to-date news on events and activities.
There's also a new premier membership scheme. As well as the benefits of the free membership, staff can make a yearly payment of £20 (or £10 every six months) to get admission to all Q-Active classes at a discounted price. Premier members will also receive money off Q-Active affiliated classes at the Lenton Centre, including circuit training and power walking.
Get rewarded for eating and being healthy
As well as the obvious benefits of getting healthy, there are now even more benefits to Q-Active. We've launched a loyalty scheme aimed at encouraging staff to actively choose healthy options at work - including healthy eating as well as exercise.
Sandra Lee said: "Research has shown that healthy eating is important for optimum productivity in the workplace, and our choices directly impact on the way we feel through the day."
Q-Active has teamed up with Medirest, City Campus Catering and the Lenton Centre to offer staff incentives to be healthier.
Staff will be given a loyalty card, and when they take part in activities such as an exercise class or buy a portion of fruit, they get their loyalty card stamped. Once they've collected enough stamps they will be able to claim a reward, such as 20 points gets a water bottle or a free portion of fruit.
Q-Active and The Lenton Centre have developed an exciting new collaboration for 2007. Situated as close as it is to the QMC campus and with gym facilities, fitness activities and a friendly welcome, the Lenton Centre makes a perfect partner for Q-Active and an ideal venue for new Q-Active activities.
The centre on Willoughby Street (up from the Dog and Topper Pub), is the former Lenton Leisure and Community Centre that was purchased last year from the City Council by a community group after the council decided to close it.
It is an exciting new social enterprise run by the people for the people. The gym was the first thing to be reopened and at just £15 per month is the best value gym in town! Complementing the gym, which includes a personal programme, is a whole range of activities to help you get in shape and have fun. These include: aerobics, chairobics, Wing Tsun (self defence), Ninjutsu, yoga and even Irish dance!
Coming soon will be a walking club and a new therapy suite offering a range of therapies such as reflexology, Indian massage and aromatherapy. Come and have a go!
New Therapist on Mondays
26th January 2007
Q-Active has a new therapist, Jenny Smith from the coding office at the QMC. Jenny is fully qualified and insured (as all Q-Active therapists are), as a crystal therapist and has also completed Reiki Level 1 training.
Jenny will be providing crystal therapy and Reiki treatments on Monday between 2pm and 7pm, in the Q-Active wellbeing room. View the therapy timetable for more information about the treatments that Jenny offers and their prices.
Nordic Walk Outside of Work
28th January 2007
Q-Active nordic walking instructor, Catherine Hughes, has set up a new website for her nordic walking classes and personal training sessions available nearly every day of the week, including Saturday. It also has some nice pictures and an animation of nordic walking if you haven't been exposed to the phenomenon yet, and you can sign up for a free taster session.
New Virgin Active Health Club
6th February 2007
Q-Active has secured free day trials and a membership discount for NHS Staff at the new Virgin Active Health Club on London Road (Formerly Holmes Place). There is a full length swimming pool, huge gym, over 90 classes per week, sauna and steam rooms, and even more! See the q-active discounts page for full details.
Central News Tries Q-Active Salsa
21st January 2007
Q-Active was featured on Central News, after research at Derby University found that salsa is an ideal way to beat the winter blues. Watch the video below!
Are you stressed?
9th December 2006
Q-Active has prepared 10 fact sheets to give you tips and information on topics from whether you are stressed at work and how to get active, to beating the winter blues and how to have great skin. They provide simple, quick and scientific advice, and there's something for everyone! Click the links below to view them.
- Stress at work
- Stress test - Are you stressed?
- Relaxation techniques
- How to have a healthy weight
- Getting active
- The virtues of walking
- Getting your five a day
- Beat the winter blues
- Quitting smoking
- Tips for great skin
Nordic Walking Christmas Offer!
7th November 2006
Did you know that walking outside, even on a cloudy day, exposes you to 25 times as much light as when sitting in a well lit office? Would you like to get rid of neck and back tension, feel de-stressed, energised and wide awake for the afternoon? Then come along and join us. We go out whatever the weather. Don't worry if it looks like rain because we carry some emergency rain jackets in the event of wet weather.
If you want to come along buy your tickets at the general office and either book online or email Catherine at catherine.hughes@qactive.co.uk or call her on 07940 57 57 58. If you have some colleagues who you think might be interested - tell them about it and between now and Christmas - the first session for a beginner is FREE!
On behalf of all of Q-Active...
7th December 2006
New Nail Art
04 November 2006
Q-Active therapist Linda is now offering nail art treatments from just £5! Linda is available on Wednesdays between 10am and 3pm. Contact her for an appointment.
Q-Active Open Day
25 October 2006
Q Active will be hosting an open day in the wellbeing room on D Floor (map) on 28th November between 12 and 2pm. The day will give staff the chance to have a look around the wellbeing room and get the chance to ask our instructors and therapists about what we offer. There will also be a chance to watch free demonstrations and gain advice from our Q Activators.
Q Active staff will be on hand to answer any queries and take on board your views and comments about the programme. Free soft drinks and fruit will be available, so make sure you come along and have a look!
Latin Dance Class for Children in Need
31st October 2006
A Latin Dance Exercise Class to be held in the Q-Active Wellbeing Room (map), 16.30 - 17.10 on Tuesday 14th November 2006
The class will be on a donation basis and all money will go to Children in Need! The usual Salsa Class costing £3 will follow.
Try and get as many people interested as possible! All abilities are welcome, and the class is just going to be good clean fun!
What do you think of Q-Active?
20 October 2006
As part of our continuing commitment to staff wellbeing, Q-Active has been asking staff at the QMC what they think about the Q-Active project so far. Here we present a video of their responses. Do you have anything to add? If so, contact us!
The video is in 4 formats for different connection speeds. Though every attempt has been made to make these videos work from within the QMC network, performance may be temperamental.
Windows Media Player - Low Quality [1.8Mb]
Windows Media Player - High Quality [18Mb]
Real Player - Low Quality [5Mb]
Real Player - High Quality [12Mb]
The video is also available on YouTube.
Updated Activity Timetable
18 September 2006
The activity timetable for the QMC has been updated to include the classes that will be proceeding during the Autumn. There are classes every day and at various times, in the hope that there is something that everyone can participate in. Choose from:
- Yoga
- Fitness Pilates
- Salsa
- Nordic Walking
If you have a suggestion for a future class, or are unable to make the current times, please let us know.
New Activities Coordinator
31 August 2006
Q-Active welcomes Adam Cowlishaw as the new activities coordinator. Adam will be assisting Sandra to ensure that Q-Active meets its objective of improving the health and wellbeing of staff.
Adam is a third-year music student at Nottingham University, who plays the keyboard in a band, and also enjoys learning languages and loves art. As such, he would especially like to encourage cultural activities to complement incidental physical activity.
Join the QMC Pantomime Society!
29 August 2006
On Tuesday 5th and 12th September, 6.30pm. Meet at Leengate Day Hospital, QMC Campus.
Free Cheese and Wine
We need ACTORS, MUSICIANS and BACKSTAGE TEAM. No previous experience necessary, just lots of enthusiasm!
For more information, email: nina.squires@nuh.nhs.uk
Maid Marian Mile Event
07 August 2006
Does the idea of a marathon make you want to run a mile? Then why not do just that?
A run doesn't have to be a marathon; it can be a breath of fresh air and a lot of fun. With the backing of Sport England East Midlands, Perfect Motion is launching one of Nottingham's most lively sporting events.
Whether you're a group of friends, a local business, non-runners looking to get fit over the summer, a sports team or a running club, The Maid Marian Mile Team Relay is for you.
The relay will take place on Thursday August 24 at 7pm and would be a great way to stretch legs that may have been cramped under an office desk all day.
The event is a 4x1 mile relay challenge over a mile circuit with four team categories - Workplace Challenge, Mixed (two men maximum), Men only, and Women only.
Teams must be made up of four members. Click to view more details about the course, and to find out how to take part.
Rise and shine! Morning yoga class
04 July 2006
You have asked for morning classes before work starts - so Q-Active has provided! There is a new yoga class for all levels on Tuesdays from 7.30am - 8.00am. It is being led by Berni, who has already been leading yoga classes at Monday lunchtimes.
Remember, classes are now being booked online.
Expanded therapy timetable
04 July 2006
The therapy timetable has been updated due to a high demand for pampering! Christine is now giving massages on both Wednesdays and Thursdays, and Lucy is giving de-stress and body balancing on both Thursdays and Fridays.
A new therapist, Nicola, has joined Q-Active and will be providing a range of treatments including mini facials, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, and makeup for special occasions on Fridays between 10am and 6pm.
Visit the therapy timetable to see the full latest details, and to find out how to contact a therapist.
Cancelled City Campus Classes
22 July 2006
Please note that classes for this week (24th - 28th July) at the City Campus have been cancelled due to holiday.
comes to City Campus
03 July 2006
Thanks to your enquiries and feedback, Q-Active will be starting three Fitness Pilates classes at the Nottingham City Hospital from Friday 7th during lunchtimes.
The classes are named "On the mat", "Core workout" and "Back to basics", and are aimed at all ability levels. They are led by Vicky, who is a qualified Pilates Matwork instructor. Vicky says, "I have a great outlook on life and believe that we can all succeed no matter what profession we choose or what we want to achieve. I am dedicated to helping people of all ages and abilities. All my classes will be both fun and informative, I hope to meet many of you.".
NUH plays host to 2012 Roadshow
03 July 2006
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will play host to a sporting star next week on Tuesday 11th July when the 2012 Olympic Roadshow bus stops off to visit a ground-breaking workforce fitness programme called Q-Active.
Olympic athlete Jonathan Edwards will be among the VIPs taking a closer look at the Trust's Q-Active initiative. Jonathan will be joining Jack Lemley, chair of the Olympic Delivery Authority, and other invited guests for a tour of Q-Active's Wellbeing Room as part of their whistle-stop tour, understanding potential legacies of 2012.
Though the tour is for invited guests only, staff are encouraged to see the Roadshow bus, which will arrive at the main entrance at 3.45pm and will be parked in the disabled car park outside the fracture clinic until 5.30pm. The roadshow will inform about preparations for the Games, what the Games can mean to you, and how you can get involved.
New Summer Activity Timetable
04 June 2006
The new summer activity timetable comes into effect on June 12th and will be in effect until the end of August.
Nordic walking classes have been split into strollers and striders, for beginners and intermediate level Nordic walkers, so that you can Nordic walk at a pace which is comfortable for you.
There is also a challenging new class called Power Sculpt on Monday afternoons, run by Catherine. It is a full body workout that builds muscular strength and endurance. It will Firm and tone the body whilst burning maximum body fat. Instead of joining the rush hour, join the power sculpt hour!
Some other classes have been moved to make them more convenient, so make sure you check when yours is on the summer activity timetable
New Class Booking System
04 June 2006
Activity classes are now being booked online, and can be booked up to 7 days in advance. Do not forget that Q-Active Online is available not just from within the NHS, but can also be accessed from anywhere online.
Strict class limits are still in effect, and so the earlier that you reserve your spot the better, as a class will be displayed as full when it is fully booked! Also, please note that Q-Active classes should still be paid for in advance by going to Queens Campus General Office on B floor. Classes are £1.50 per half hour.
The Wheelie Big Breakfast
12 June 2006
The Big Wheel in association with Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County council are inviting you to take part in the 3rd Wheelie Big Breakfast which encourages Nottingham based staff to get on their bikes and cycle to work on Wednesday June 21st 2006.
The venue for this year's event will be The Waterfront, Castle Wharf, Nottingham from 8.00-10.00 AM where we will be serving hot food with vegetarian options absolutely free!
We have once again teamed up with a local bike shop, Bunnies who will be offering a free maintenance check for bikes.
To register your intention to bike to work you must register here.
Once you have registered, you will then be able to claim your free cooked breakfast, including fair-trade tea, coffee and juice. It's as simple as that!
Please complete your registration by 15th June 2006.
QMC's own Sandra Lee, Q-Active Project Manager, is going to cycle from Market Harborough, that's 45 miles! So if you can beat her, or if you are going to try cycling to work for the first time, let us know.
Free Goodies!
15 May 2006
Q-Active is giving away lanyards, water bottles and t-shirts to encourage you to get involved.
To win a lanyard, simply get spotted by the Q-Active team being Q-Active at QMC Campus. If we see you taking the stairs instead of the lift, riding your bike to work, coming to a class or even walking around the perimeter, we'll give you a lanyard. However, wearing one means you'll have some explaining to do if we see you taking the lift!
For a water bottle, enroll for six q-active classes and we will give you a water bottle free.
For a t-shirt, enroll as a Q-Activator and devote just half an hour a month promoting the project to your colleagues, coming to meetings and giving feedback.
Put Your Best Foot Forwards for Walk Week
NUH employees are invited to ditch their cars in favour of a cleaner environment, smaller waistlines and clearer heads next Wednesday in support of Walk on Wednesday (24th May 2006). The event is part of the first ever Greater Nottingham Walk Week (21st - 29th May 2006)
We hope you will walk some of the way to work on this day, and have provided a series of led walks from various points around the city into the QMC and City Campus, which will be sociable, gentle strolls to allow you to meet some new people and burn some calories.
In order to tempt you from your car, Q-Active is even giving away Q-Active goodies and a free breakfast voucher to everyone that takes part! So click here to find out the times and starting points for the walks!
There are also Nordic Walking Classes at 12.05pm, 12.40pm and 1.15pm from West Block Car Park - book at General Office on B floor to take part.
New Wednesday Nordic Walking Class
In response to your feedback and to high demand, Q-Active has introduced a new Nordic Walking class on Wednesdays. There are now classes from 12:00-12:35, 12:40-13:10 and 13:15-13:45. Q-Active hopes that even more staff will be able to attend a class. Though if you cannot make lunch times, there are currently spaces available on the Thursday evening class at 16:15-17:15. Check the activity timetable for details of Q-Active's other classes, such as Salsa and Fitness Pilates, and details of how to book your place.
Raleigh Bike Winner
The Raleigh M-Trax HT 2.0, donated by Raleigh and raffled for free in launch week, was won by Dawn Whitehead. The runners up prize of 6 free q-active classes was won by Barbara Kaye. Four runners up who won 5 kangaroo tickets were: Jane Hamilton, Gary Barton, Sarah Brown and Joyce Aranha. All winners will also receive a q-active t-shirt and other goodies! Could winners who have not yet claimed their prizes please contact us.
Launch Week success
On Monday, the new Wellbeing Room in the QMC was offically opened by Geoff Cooke, former international cyclist and star of Channel 4's The Games.
The Launch Week programme of free taster activity classes, allowed many people to try something new. Indeed, the high demand for salsa classes and Nordic walking has meant that Q-Active plans to introduce more lunchtime classes once the activity timetable is revised in 6 weeks time. Remember, Q-Active actively seeks out and acts on your feedback, so let us know what you think of us!
Q-Active has also received favourable reports in the media. We have been featured on television broadcasts of BBC East Midlands Today and Central News, as well as radio broadcasts and in newspaper articles.
What can do for you?
May 1st 2006
Q-Active is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of staff at Nottingham University Hospitals. To this end Q-Active is currently improving facilities and creating opportunities at the Queens Medical Centre.
Q-Active has established an activity timetable with classes such as Nordic walking, yoga, and salsa classes. These activities have been tailored where possible to fit in with the working days of staff, with classes arranged at different times each day. The cost of each half-hour class is just £1.50, and if you buy five you get one free!
Since Q-Active actively seeks out your feedback and responds to it, due to popular demand we already plan to increase the number of lunchtime salsa and nordic walking classes in six weeks when the activity timetable is revised.
Q-Active also provides the opportunity to be pampered like you deserve to be, as we have arranged a therapy timetable which also fits in with your working day. Available therapies include facials, massages, and manicures. Our therapists are qualified, and you can see pictures and read their biographies by viewing the therapy timetable.
Q-Active will also be working to integrate itself with the local sports community in Nottingham by promoting local sports clubs. Do you know what dragon boat racing is? There is a dragon boat racing club in Nottingham, and it is having an open day on Sunday 21st May. If you attend a sports club in Nottingham and want us to promote it, let us know.
Q-Active will also be working to provide Nottingham University Hospitals staff with exclusive discounts on both products and memberships to local sports clubs. There is already a 30% online discount available on Raleigh bikes, bike accessories and bike parts.
Launch Week
24th-28th April 2006
A record of the homepage from launch week can be found here
