Author: Emma Smith-Markl

Supervisor / Green Champion. At OHLC I specialise in front of house, customer service, memberships and I'm also the centre's Green Champion. Outside of work, I'm a vegetarian, animal lover who enjoys spending time with my family and day trips around the UK.
Charity, Community, Swimming

Member Scott Teirney to swim 100 miles in 12 weeks to raise funds for Save Samantha

Samantha lives in Littleborough, a single mum of two fantastic children, recently her life has been turned upside down by a rare genetic condition called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She is fundraising to raise in the region of £150,000 for surgery that is not available on the NHS or in the UK. She will need to travel to Barcelona or the US where the surgeons … Continue reading Member Scott Teirney to swim 100 miles in 12 weeks to raise funds for Save Samantha

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Community, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle

Stoptober.. because there’s only one you.

Stoptober is a 28 day long event run each October during which participants are encouraged to stop smoking. Public Health England created the annual campaign and continues to fund it. The idea is that participants pledge themselves to not smoke during the 28 day period, with a mind to giving up altogether. Over 250000 smokers took part last year and even more are expected to … Continue reading Stoptober.. because there’s only one you.

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Community, Environmental, Healthy Lifestyle, weight loss

Environmental benefits of walking

The only fuel you need to walk is food and drink. Cars, on the other hand are very expensive and inefficient in their fuel consumption. You can reduce your carbon footprint by walking shorter journeys instead of driving. You’ll also save on petrol costs, not to mention the health benefits! I am sure most of us are guilty including myself of driving a car on … Continue reading Environmental benefits of walking

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