INSPIRATIONAL activities are being held to encourage residents to make a fresh start in the new year.

A wellness Week is being organised by Knutsford Town Council to promote physical and mental health.

The event will showcase a range of talks, presentations and taster sessions.

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Pop-ups hosted by a variety of health and wellbeing businesses will take place at different venues across the town, starting on Saturday, January 20.

The activities will be launched at Lost and Found with informative pop-ups from Helen Jones Nutritional Therapist, Jem Gunn Body Image Therapy, Sian Winslade Coaching, Reflexology Manchester and Just Drop in.

Georgina Chase, who runs the Slater & Gordon Knutsford Family Law, said: “We are proud to be sponsoring the Knutsford health and wellness week, raising awareness of how important wellbeing is to people in the community.”

Knutsford Guardian: Georgina Chase, who runs the Slater & Gordon Knutsford Family Law office on Church ViewGeorgina Chase, who runs the Slater & Gordon Knutsford Family Law office on Church View (Image: Knutsford Town Council)

Throughout the week, people will be able to book onto sessions on fitness, yoga, podiatry, life coaching, hearing checks and counselling.

Roberta Dyer, of Roberta Beauty Redefined said “January is the perfect time to evaluate your health and wellbeing.

“We are excited to be part of the wellness week showcasing taster treatments that help health and skin concerns.”

Sandra Curties, town centre manager at Knutsford Town Council, said: “We are delighted to facilitate this week long event to shine a light on the health and wellbeing services available in Knutsford.

“As many of the taster sessions are complimentary or discounted, this collaboration will allow residents the opportunity to easily try new techniques or support services to improve their wellbeing.”

A full programme, including booking details, will be available from town centre businesses early in the new year.

Businesses taking part include Helen Jones Nutritional Therapist, Jem Gunn Body Image Therapy, Sian Winslade Coaching, Reflexology Manchester, Just Drop In, Yogi with Sho, Nxtep Gym, Saks Hairdressing, Knutsford Iyengar Yoga Centre, NaturalMat, Roberta Beauty Redefined, Outside the Box Therapies, Nancy Camp, Carrot Banana Peach, The Wellness Web, Carmichael Clinic, Healthwatch, The Mum Club Knutsford, Lotus Blossom Gift Co, Knutsford Hearing Centre and Stable Minds.