Mayor congratulates library on wellbeing sessions

Wellbeing sessions being held at Newtown Library have been congratulated by the town's Mayor, Cllr David Selby.

Cllr Selby yesterday visited one of the Wellbeing events organised by the library.

He said: "As well as free fruit and blood testing, the event is providing information and signing people up to Tai Chi sessions. These sessions will be weekly in Newtown Library and are a way of promoting physical and mental well being.

"Library now loans not only books, but also litter picking equipment, and now in addition blood testing equipment. The Library also is providing help with digital access to Council and Government services."

"I learnt today that leisure reading for just six minutes at a time helps reduce stress by 68 per cent. The Library is therefore  a true community well being hub, and an essential  part of town life"

Cllr David Selby is shown with the blood testing equipment and reading to reduce stress.