Crawley residents are being invited to prepare to celebrate well being month in March.

WIth around 2 weeks to go, your local library is planning events to help you stay healthy and well.

There’ll be something for everyone including laughter workshops, stress reduction sessions, guided walks and much more.

There’ll also be a special wellbeing day at Crawley Library for carers and those who receive care.

Libraries will also be highlighting books that can help your wellbeing such as those on exercise, diet and promoting good health.

For more information on all events taking place as well as regular library activities such as
knit and natter, relax with colouring and board games see www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraryevents.

All libraries will have displays of books recommended by library staff to lift your mood and help you feel better.

Libraries will also be highlighting other books that can help your wellbeing such as those on exercise, diet and promoting good health.

The eLibrary at www.westsussex.gov.uk/libraries/elibrary also has a wide variety or eBooks and eMagazines to borrow.

Libraries can also give information or point people in the right direction to find more specialised support.

Libraries can also help people find a new hobby or interest through its clubs and societies database at www.westsussex.gov.uk/find-my-nearest/local-club-or-society.

https://www.crawleyhappytimes.co.uk/celebrate-wellbeing-month-in-libraries-this-march/

A development of homes designed to be as energy efficient as possible has been completed a year after work first began.

The Passivhaus development in Three Bridges is the first site of its kind in Crawley.

The six flats and seven houses are said to be so efficient that no central heating is required.

With no draughts, these building can achieve a 75% reduction in heating requirements compared to standard new buildings.

Patients at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead will now benefit from the purchase of high-precision laser technology.

The £200,000 investment in a femtosecond laser allows the specialist team in the eye unit to use ultra-short infrared laser pulses to treat a range of conditions, including cornea transplants and cataract surgery, with an exceptional degree of precision.

According to a clinical audit, eye surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital performs well above national average standards.

A man from Reigate has sustained serious chest and pelvic injuries during a collision at the weekend.

The 31 year-old was driving a white BMW 3-series along the A24 in Horsham when the car left the road and hit a tree.

Anyone who witnessed the incident shortly after 7.30 Saturday evening is asked to contact police quoting Operation Waterway.