For the first time ever, the Queens Medical Centre is allowing people to absail off of it in aid of CLIC Sargent, the charity who look after all of the non-medical needs of children who have been given a cancer diagnosis.Bitesized News:
Feeling stressed and in need of some relaxation? Try our Stretch & Relax class at 12:05 on Monday.
9th July 2008
Q-Active's Active Commuting page has been updated. Find the latest information on NUH pool bikes to lease, parking arrangements for rainy days, maps of the cycling routes around the QMC and City campuses, bike storage locations, and even details about claiming mileage for business trips by bike (the rate recently went up!).
25th June 2008 (UPDATED)
For the first time ever, the Queens Medical Centre is allowing people to absail off of it in aid of CLIC Sargent, the charity who look after all of the non-medical needs of children who have been given a cancer diagnosis.
Registration for the event is £10, and £100 per person must be raised to participate. If you would like more information, call Dee Richardson on 0113 2307902 or e-mail her via: dee.richardson@clicsargent.org.uk
Update: If you don't think that you can stomach a drop yourself, we and CLIC Sargent hope that you will be willing to sponsor four ladies that regulardly attend Q-Active classes who have signed up to abseil themselves. They are Melanie Abbott, Linda Allsop, Laura Boyer, and Deborah Briggs. Mel has set up a justgiving account to make sponsoring her really easy, just follow this link to do it electronically, or alternatively you can contact them via 
- Thank-you!
7th May 2008
Q-Active was 2 years old in April, and to celebrate we put on some demonstrations of boxercise, Salsa dancing, belly dancing, plus a range of therapies in the staff restaurant on Tuesday. And on Wednesday we ventured outdoors to the old helipad for a Hulaerobics demo and some Nordic walking to get staff energised before going back to work. Active commuting facilities were also be unveiled with plenty of cycling freebies. Dr Bike came and fixed many poorly bikes so there are many safer cyclists actively commuting to and from QMC Campus now! You can see the photos in the photo gallery.
Q-Active also laid on free Q-Active classes for a week, as well as a new smoothie bar which was such a success with staff and visitors alike that we are hoping to persuade the Trust to let us keep it on a permanent basis. If you liked the smoothie bar, please let us know so that we can pass on your views.
25th June 2008
Tereza Beardsmore is a post-graduate student at Nottingham University. Her Masters research project is considering what effect yoga (specifically Bikram Hatha yoga and other kinds of Hatha yoga) and other exercise has on the wellbeing of workers. She would be really grateful if you would complete the online survey using this web link. It shouldn't take more than 4 minutes. Those who complete the questionnare have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win £100!
12th May 2008
Q-active are delighted to be running the Staff Gym in the Physiotherapy Department, A floor, East Block, QMC Campus.
With a large range of cardio, weights and floor equipment, not to mention fully qualified, experienced (and very friendly) instructors - we're sure we have something for you, regardless of your skill or fitness level.
Gym users must be inducted on how to use the equipment prior to use. Appointments can be arranged in person at the gym in staff opening hours or there is a sign-up sheet on the notice board outside the gym. If you are nervous, then you can be inducted with a friend too!
(See more details including opening times)
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