Recognising Gigg Lane as a space where the community comes together, Bury FC and Bury Council’s Public Health Team are using the stadium as a platform to promote health in a way that feels relevant, accessible, and inspiring. This marks the first campaign of its kind in a football ground in Bury- an exciting step in connecting sport with community wellbeing.
The new signage, sponsored by Bury Council’s Public Health Team and supported by Bury FC, is part of a pilot campaign aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of quitting smoking. With messages like “Clear lungs. Louder chants,” the initiative is designed to spark conversations and guide fans toward free, local stop smoking support through the Bury Live Well Service.
This campaign also forms part of the wider “Making Smoking History” initiative, led by the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, which aims to reduce smoking rates and eliminate tobacco-related harm across the region. Bury FC is proud to play a role in this regional ambition by using its platform to promote healthier lifestyles.
Jon Hobday, Director of Public Health for Bury, said:
Lee Buggie, Public Health Specialist and former Bury FC player, added:
Lizzie Howard, Tobacco Control Officer, said:
Bury FC Head of Commercial, Chris Watts, added:
For free local support, contact Bury Live Well Service:
Call: 0161 253 6668
Visit: Stop Smoking with Bury Live Well Service | Bury Directory
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