National No Smoking Day 12 March 2008

CAN you last a week? That's the challenge set out by Stratford-on-Avon District Council and partners* as part of the Great No Smoking Day Challenge, Wednesday 12 March 2008.

The aim of the Challenge is to encourage smokers to just stay focused for a more manageable target - the first week. It is then hoped that many will go on to live a life free of tobacco.

If you are thinking about stopping smoking, want to set a quit date, have quit already or just want some information about smoking issues then come to the No Smoking Day event at Alcester Opportunities, The Pavilion, Conway Fields, Alcester, 10am - 7pm.

Find out more about or participate in:

• Strictly Come Walking - a short walk leaving from the Pavilion at 11am - all welcome
• Free No Smoking Day Quiz
• Free refreshments
• Stop smoking help and advice
• Healthy eating information
• Activities for children
• Information on fire safety in the home
• Chance to win shopping vouchers to the value of £40 and more....

In 2006-7 Stratford-on-Avon District Council supported Warwickshire Stop Smoking Service to help 568 residents to stop smoking, helping to fulfil one of the District Council's Corporate Aims of maintaining a healthier District.

Photo Opportunity

Date & time:           
Wednesday 12 March 11am

Location:                        
Alcester Opportunities, the Pavilion, Conway Fields, Alcester

Event:                             
David Hancox, Alcester Town Mayor, encouraging District Residents to stop smoking by leading a walk.

For further advice and information about stopping smoking contact the practice nurse at your doctor's surgery or the NHS smoking Helpline on 0800 169 0 169.

*Partners in the District-wide challenge are: Warwickshire Stop Smoking Service, Alcester Opportunities, Lloyds Pharmacy, Hopkins Pharmacy, Warwickshire PCT, Age Concern Warwickshire and Warwickshire County Council.