Imagine a service that provides you with a holistic support system, nurturing your mind, body, and soul, all for the affordable price of just £10 an hour. A service that gives you access to beautiful green spaces, offers socialisation and new friendships, encourages physical activity, and provides a safe environment for you or your lovedContinueContinue reading “Golf: The Ultimate Value for Money Holistic Support Service”
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Providing Value For Money In Comparison To The Health Industry
Golf in Society’s services are an incredible value for money compared to the rest of the health and care industry. For as little as £10 per hour, people living with chronic illness and their carers can access a comprehensive range of benefits. Our program provides access to green spaces, social opportunities, and a break fromContinueContinue reading “Providing Value For Money In Comparison To The Health Industry”
Residential Care Home Golf Activities
Are you looking to bring joy and fun to the residents of your care home? Golf in Society is revolutionising the way seniors are able to enjoy golf. We design and deliver enjoyable golf sessions for residents of care homes, allowing them to experience the fun and social benefits of playing golf in a safeContinueContinue reading “Residential Care Home Golf Activities”
Research Proves How Golf in Society is Transforming Lives
Since I started my social mission six years ago I’ve struggled to get Health & Social Care stakeholders on board. The biggest issue has been the lack of evidence on the impact Golf in Society has on people’s lives. Last year I was lucky enough to be accepted onto Sheffield Hallam University’s Wellbeing Accelerator programme.ContinueContinue reading “Research Proves How Golf in Society is Transforming Lives”
Time to Relax for Unpaid Carers – part two
Following on from Linda’s blog about the first day of their recent “Time to Relax” leisure break, I’m delighted to share the second half of Linda’s story with you. So Linda, it’s over to you to take us through day two.. Linda Barnes – Wife to Carer I’m getting some breakfast juice. I return toContinueContinue reading “Time to Relax for Unpaid Carers – part two”
The George Haydon Cup
For those of you like me who cannot imagine a day without sport in your life, you’ll quickly realise why meeting George and his wife Gillian was a very special day in my life. George passed away recently but has left me, and many others, with some very special memories that will last a lifetime.ContinueContinue reading “The George Haydon Cup”
Join The Club – Golf In Society Leads The Way
The last place many families living with dementia would think of going for an enjoyable day out would be their local golf club. An uncomfortable truth for the golf industry is that public perceptions of golf clubs remain unchanged despite numerous campaigns to change them. That’s why we’re so proud of leading the way inContinueContinue reading “Join The Club – Golf In Society Leads The Way”
More Proof Why Golf Is A Wonder Drug
Who would have know that golf is one of the new wonder drugs. It has the power to reduce chronic illness, improve healthy ageing, reduce loneliness, give people a sense of purpose and reduce the inactivity timebomb facing our nation. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of listening to the attached presentation byContinueContinue reading “More Proof Why Golf Is A Wonder Drug”
Proving that golf is good for carers too
In a week when the focus has been on the challenges facing carers, it’s timely that a research study will start tomorrow at Lincoln Golf Centre to look at the impact our golf sessions have on the lives of carers. Sociology students from The University of Lincoln will be conducting a study into the differenceContinueContinue reading “Proving that golf is good for carers too”
Hole In One Proves Golfing Dreams Can Come True
Walt Disney famously said “if you can dream it, you can do it”. When I started Golf In Society three years ago I never dreamt that my golfers would have three holes in one in a calendar year. In the golfing world a hole in one is known as an “ace”. On Wednesday at RuddingContinueContinue reading “Hole In One Proves Golfing Dreams Can Come True”