A new four-week community health and wellbeing programme is launching in Llangollen next month.
Running from Wednesday March 4 (6.30pm–8.30pm) at St Collen’s Community Hall, this free course is a collaboration between Llangollen Community Lifestyle Group and St Collen’s Community Hall, funded by COGOG (local affordable food for all).
The programme is led by two local clinicians with a shared passion for practical, realistic lifestyle medicine. They are:
* Sister Gail Ellson – an experienced Practice Nurse with a Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine and many years supporting people living with chronic conditions. Gail brings a warm, practical and highly supportive approach to long-term health.
* Dr Angharad Powell – a GP with a Postgraduate Certificate in Nutritional Medicine and Associate status with the College of Functional and Metabolic Medicine (ACfMP). With over 15 years’ experience in diabetes care and metabolic health, she has supported many patients in improving weight, blood sugar control and overall wellbeing.
They say that, together, they are passionate about helping people understand the root causes of modern metabolic ill-health — and what can realistically be done about it.
What will the course cover?
Rather than focusing on willpower or quick fixes, the programme explores the science of metabolic health in an accessible and practical way. Topics include:
• Understanding insulin resistance and why blood sugar regulation matters
• Therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and how food affects hormones and hunger
• The impact of artificial light at night (ALAN), sleep disruption and circadian rhythms on weight, cravings and energy
• The role of movement — not just exercise, but daily activity — in improving metabolic function
• Stress, ultra-processed foods and modern environmental drivers of chronic disease
• Practical, affordable strategies that can be implemented gradually and sustainably
Many common conditions — including type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, weight gain, fatty liver, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome — share underlying metabolic drivers. Emerging evidence shows that addressing these root causes can significantly improve health outcomes.
The emphasis throughout is on education, empowerment and informed choice. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand more about how lifestyle influences health — whether you are simply curious, supporting a family member, or considering making changes yourself.
The programme is led by two local clinicians with a shared passion for practical, realistic lifestyle medicine. They are:
* Sister Gail Ellson – an experienced Practice Nurse with a Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine and many years supporting people living with chronic conditions. Gail brings a warm, practical and highly supportive approach to long-term health.
* Dr Angharad Powell – a GP with a Postgraduate Certificate in Nutritional Medicine and Associate status with the College of Functional and Metabolic Medicine (ACfMP). With over 15 years’ experience in diabetes care and metabolic health, she has supported many patients in improving weight, blood sugar control and overall wellbeing.
They say that, together, they are passionate about helping people understand the root causes of modern metabolic ill-health — and what can realistically be done about it.
What will the course cover?
Rather than focusing on willpower or quick fixes, the programme explores the science of metabolic health in an accessible and practical way. Topics include:
• Understanding insulin resistance and why blood sugar regulation matters
• Therapeutic carbohydrate reduction and how food affects hormones and hunger
• The impact of artificial light at night (ALAN), sleep disruption and circadian rhythms on weight, cravings and energy
• The role of movement — not just exercise, but daily activity — in improving metabolic function
• Stress, ultra-processed foods and modern environmental drivers of chronic disease
• Practical, affordable strategies that can be implemented gradually and sustainably
Many common conditions — including type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, weight gain, fatty liver, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome — share underlying metabolic drivers. Emerging evidence shows that addressing these root causes can significantly improve health outcomes.
The emphasis throughout is on education, empowerment and informed choice. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand more about how lifestyle influences health — whether you are simply curious, supporting a family member, or considering making changes yourself.
The aim is to provide clear, evidence-based information and practical tools so that individuals can decide what feels right for them.
The course is open to all members of the community. There is no need to book, but space in the Community Hall is limited, so early arrival is advised.
The course is supported by Llangollen Food Share and features input from local personal trainer Greg King.
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