Heart seat returning to Sleaford Market Place
Love will be in the air next month as North Kesteven District Council’s heart seat returns to the Market Place between February 4 and 26 as part of the Love Sleaford campaign.
People will be invited to write what they love about Sleaford on their heart tag and attach it to the seat, creating a vibrant community display that celebrates pride in the town. NKDC is once again working with local company Fizzco for the installation and removal of the heart seat, now purchased by the Council to enable future Love Sleaford events
A heart health event with an array of free activities will take place between 10am-2pm on Saturday, February 21 at Sleaford Market Place and inside St Denys’ Church Hall.
February is recognised as National Heart Month, making it the perfect time to focus on healthier lifestyles and wellbeing. This event will offer practical advice, free health checks and opportunities for physical activities.
Local sports clubs, gyms, mental health and healthy lifestyle services will be there with tips, offers and information to help visitors improve their heart health.
Free blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol testing will be offered in St Denys Church Hall, where visitors can also find more stands by local organisations.
Children can enjoy free rock climbing, a football shoot-out and can have a go at other pop-up activities.
Visitors are also invited to join a co-op wellbeing walk, starting at Sleaford Market Place, at 10am, taking approximately 30-minutes. Booking is advised, but not essential, secure your free place by emailing [email protected].
For anyone wanting to have a stall at the event, please email [email protected] for further details (any vendors will require insurance cover).
Heart tags will be available to collect from the following businesses in Sleaford:
- Market Square Café and Restaurant, Sleaford Market Place
- Sleaford Library, Sleaford Market Place
- Bellissimo Boutique, Sleaford Market Place
- The Bairns Play Café, Sleaford Market Place
- Appetites, Bristol Arcade
- Empra UK, Riverside
Any businesses who would like to host heart tags are being encouraged to email [email protected].
Sleaford Market Place is also available for community groups, businesses and charities to host events, activities and promotions. We welcome applications to use this space by emailing [email protected] or you can also submit an Open Space Permitted use form at https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/business-services-support-licensing/licensing/business-licences-conditions/community-events
The heart seat installation and heart health event form part of North Kesteven District Council’s Events Programme funded by Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
North Kesteven District Council Leader Councillor Richard Wright said: “It is great to see the heart installation return to Sleaford and I am looking forward to seeing the vibrant community display that celebrates what people love about the town.
“Don’t miss your chance to pick up a heart tag from the participating businesses and dedicate a message on the heart seat to someone dear to you, or celebrate a business, place or aspect that you love about Sleaford and North Kesteven.
“We are also pleased to be delivering the free heart health event to promote healthier lifestyles and wellbeing in the community."