We would like to invite you to the Trust’s first ever Peterborough Beats Together event on Saturday 28 September, from 9am to 12noon at Ferry Meadows Country Meadows (Coney Meadow).
The event, organised by the Cardiology Department, will have lots of information about how to keep your heart healthy with tips on healthy eating and exercise, cooking demonstrations and the opportunity for visitors to have their blood pressure and heart rate checked.
Julie Holroyd, Cardiology Nurse Consultant at Peterborough City Hospital, said: “90% of premature deaths from heart disease in Peterborough and the surrounding areas are caused by preventable risk factors. We want to change this by helping people understand how they can improve their lifestyle and reduce their chances of developing cardiac disease.
“Heart disease can affect anyone, whether you are young or old, so we are encouraging people of all ages, including families, to come along and find out how they can take control of their heart health.”
There will be something for everyone and children can enjoy taking part in a treasure hunt or have a go at the climbing wall.
As part of the event, the team are attempting an official Guinness World Record that will see 500+ people come together to form the image of a human beating heart by holding red card above their heads and moving in and out. The image will then be captured from above by a drone.
The event is completely free, however the team will be raising money throughout the event for new cardiac imaging equipment for local patients. Please also note that there is a charge to park at Ferry Meadows Country Park.
