The Burnham Health Promotion Trust

Physical Activity Projects

Increasing opportunities for all to improve levels of physical activity was one of the recommendations of the Community Profile Report (1999). Since then the Trust has undertaken a number of projects with this aim.

Recreational Survey - In July  2002 the Trust undertook a questionnaire survey of the recreational facilities of Burnham. Nearly 400 children aged 8 - 15 took part from three schools: St Peters C of E School, Lent Rise Combined School, and Burnham Upper School. The results of the survey based on 376 completed questionnaires have been published  and may be viewed in full here.

  Click here to see the full report of the survey "Recreational Facilities and Safety in the Community" - Opinions of Burnham Parents and Children

 "Keep Our Park Clean Campaign" - In June 2003, following on from this survey, the Trust organised this campaign 

Keep Our Park Clean Campaign 

Following on from the survey In July 2002 when 350 young people aged 11 - 15 took part it was decided to hold this campaign in June 2003.  In the survey dropping litter, broken glass and owners failing to clear up their dog's mess had been the three most commonly reported antisocial activities in Burnham Park.

During the week commencing June 9th, Scoopy Doo and his friends were on patrol in Burnham Park talking to dog walkers and other Park users and encouraging everyone to keep the Park clean.

Summer activities for young people - In 2003 the Trust produced a booklet with details of many local holiday activities which was widely distributed through local schools and was also available on the website

Picnics in the Park  -  In the summer of 2003 and again in 2005, the Trust were very pleased to be involved with these events organised by Burnham Oasis Project.  

Summer Holiday Sports Scheme - Also in the summer of 2003 the Trust in partnership with local charity, the Hitcham Trust, arranged for ten local young people to attend a variety of week long courses at the Thames Valley Athletics Centre.  

Simply Walk - Regular health walks in and around Burnham

Burnham Health Promotion Trust has actively supported the development of the "Simply Walk" project in Burnham since it began in 2002. Regular health walks take place starting from a number of points in and around the village. For details of forthcoming walks and photos of previous walks see "What's New"

"GO FOR IT!"  - This health, sports and recreation fair for students from Burnham Grammar and Burnham Upper Schools took place in September 2004 and will be repeated on September 21st 2006.
 Click here for details    

Chair based Exercise Sessions - organised in partnership with Burnham Older People's Action Group, these weekly sessions are held at Burnham Methodist Church, Eastfield Road on Mondays from 9.45am to 10.15am. Cost £1.

 
In addition to all the above projects supported by the Trust , other local groups have made successful applications to the Trust for financial support of their own existing or new projects. These include:


        South Bucks District Council - Get Out and About Scheme
 

        South Bucks District Council  - Skateboarding Event


        Burnham Parish Council - Healthy Walks booklet

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