Women's wellness session aims to fix 'winter blues'

A free event at the Phoenix Leisure Centre will offer women Zumba and Afrocentric dance sessions and access to wellness resources

A south London leisure centre is inviting women from the community to take part in a "winter wellness rejuvenating" session on Monday, which is being run in collaboration with women's social enterprise She Is You.

The free event, being held at the Phoenix Leisure Centre in Sutton, will offer Zumba and Afrocentric dance sessions and access to wellness resources.

The NHS South West London Trust is sponsoring the event and will also be providing free health checks, tools and tips on staying fit and healthy during the colder months.

Caroline Odogwu, founding director at She Is You, said they hoped to make the day one of "positivity and empowerment".

Creche and play area facilities will be available in the community hall for children, to ensure mothers feel they are able to attend.

Ms Odogwu added: "This initiative is all about empowering women to prioritise their health and well-being during what can be a quite challenging time of year."

Spenser Pession, activity and wellbeing manager at the centre, said the session would be "an exciting day filled with movement, learning, and connection".

"It's a chance for women to connect with like-minded individuals in the community and leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired."