Churchill Private Hospital Trust offers Community donations to eligible groups within the Marlborough region, through an application process. As part of this programme we will be highlighting some of the initiatives that have benefited from Churchill’s support. Applicants from local groups and clubs can apply for funding from Churchill to support their work or event which directly benefits the health and wellbeing of the Marlborough community. Churchill Community Grant recipient, … [Read more...] about Supporting the youngest in our community
Community
Women’s Summer of Cricket season in full swing
Churchill Hospital is proudly continuing their sponsorship of Marlborough Cricket’s “Women's Summer of Cricket” for the 2022/23 season. Now in it’s fourth year, the Women's Summer of Cricket is a social 6-a-side competition which runs from November to Mid March, with festival days at the beginning and end of the season. Community Cricket Development Manager at Marlborough Cricket, Eden Pettigrew, says there are currently 10 teams taking part this season with room for more. Ages … [Read more...] about Women’s Summer of Cricket season in full swing
Safety in the Garden
Warm up As with any form of physical exercise, warming up your joints and muscles before heading into the garden to prune, dig or plant is important to prevent injury. While gardening is a great low-impact workout, joint specialists at Churchill advise taking a few minutes before picking up your trowel or spade to do a few gentle stretches to warm up so you can enjoy being in the garden for longer. You can find a few suggestions from Churchill Orthopaedic surgeon Rick Wilson … [Read more...] about Safety in the Garden
Growing Health and Happiness
People of all age groups can experience the benefits of keeping and enjoying a garden. With the annual Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough festival coming up in November and the weather growing warm, now is a great time to get started. “Gardening is a great way to stay fit and active, and besides the physical exercise there are many healthy benefits to gardening such as eating home-grown fruit and vegetables.” says Churchill Hospital General Manager Nicki Stretch. Growing your own … [Read more...] about Growing Health and Happiness
We’re back as sponsors for 2022
Churchill Hospital is proud to return as a major sponsor of NZ’s premier garden event, Rapaura Springs Garden Marlborough for 2022. General Manager Nicki Stretch says the week-long festival aligns with Churchill’s commitment to benefitting and enhancing the overall health and wellbeing of the Marlborough community. “Garden Marlborough ties in nicely with a lot of the things we do here. Gardening helps people to keep active and motivated and is generally great for overall mental … [Read more...] about We’re back as sponsors for 2022
A complete workout in the backyard
It’s no secret that regular physical activity is beneficial for your joints and muscles, and can reduce pain and stiffness. Gardening encompasses many types of exercise which can so easily be adapted to suit your ability, and is the perfect way to stay active and to keep your joints flexible and healthy. Here at Churchill Private Hospital and Specialist Centre, our joint specialists consider gardening a great way to regain or maintain physical fitness and mobility. In fact, if you break … [Read more...] about A complete workout in the backyard
