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A Cheshire East resident has shared her inspiring experience of reclaiming her health and wellbeing after joining One You Cheshire East’s Re-Shape Programme, proving it’s never too late to invest in yourself. Joanne Hambley had recently retired at the age of 60, a milestone she had long looked…

A huge congratulations are in order for Alan Shaw, who has completed our 12‑week Active Lives Programme at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, supported throughout by our Health Coach, Matthew. Alan self‑referred onto the programme with a clear aim: to increase his activity levels while improving both his physical…

Two Cheshire East women are celebrating life‑changing improvements to their health, confidence and wellbeing after joining the Active Lives programme, supporting each other through every step, class and challenge. What began as a shared hope to “move a little more” has now led to remarkable results: Pam…

Linda Artingsall has credited the Re‑Shape programme for helping her improve her health, manage long‑term joint issues, and make meaningful lifestyle changes. Linda has been living with arthritis in her knees for a long time, following two hip replacements, she found it increasingly difficult to exercise or…

Jean first joined One You Cheshire East’s Stand Strong programme at the incredible age of 93, after breaking her hip. Jean recognised that taking positive steps to improve her physical strength would not only support her independence but also benefit her mental wellbeing. At the start…

Neil who lives in Sandbach has undergone a remarkable transformation, swapping old habits for a healthier lifestyle, shedding nearly 6 stone, and sending his diabetes into remission. Today, he’s not only enjoying a new body shape and renewed confidence, but he’s also chasing his grandson around the…

This No Smoking Day, we are catching up with Lindsey, who is just over 4 weeks into her Be Smoke Free journey at Congleton Leisure Centre. She was referred by a medical expert following a scare she had recently where they found a benign tumour in her right lung…

Melanie, a Re-Shape Programme member, gave herself a goal: “Before Christmas I made the decision that I need to lose weight. I spoke to my doctor, and he referred me to a dietitian at the practice to discuss my options. We discussed medication change, and she suggested a…

When Rosemarie and David first heard about the Stand Strong programme, it came through a simple recommendation from a friend already taking part. What followed was a six-month journey that has made a real difference to their everyday lives. “We were told we were the right age…

Do pancakes leave you feeling hungry, even though you’ve eaten your bodyweight in sugar and lemon? You’re not alone. Traditional toppings can be tasty, but all that refined sugar can leave your stomach feeling surprisingly empty. This pancake day, our Re-Shape team are here to share their…