POSTCARDS dropping through letterboxes later this summer will be keeping people moving, and keeping them connected.

The Physical Postcards project, back in Cornwall this year by popular demand, gives people the opportunity to receive free, beautifully -designed postcards through the post each week for 12 weeks.

Each card has fun images on the front, and on the reverse, there are clear illustrations and text prompts giving simple ways to motivate and move the body at home, whether seated or standing.

The postcards are supported by a welcome letter from the Dance Centred team, cheerful messages and a goodbye letter in the final week, encouraging a sense of connection to anyone who may be feeling isolated.

Lois Taylor, co-director of Dance Centred, said: “Thanks to fabulous feedback from participants, Active Cornwall and Public Health Cornwall are supporting Dance Centred to extend the Physical Postcards programme.

“It’s a unique way of staying connected to those in our community who are most at risk of feeling isolated because of the pandemic.

“We wanted to be able to give a little inspiration to keep moving for the benefit of health and wellbeing, and Physical Postcards do just that.

“If you or a loved one doesn’t have access to the internet, then this project is a great way of getting something direct to your home that you can use time and again as a little pick-me-up.”

If you, or someone you know, would like to sign up, just call the Physical Postcards Hotline on 07936 648347, Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, or email physical

The closing date for signing up is May 21 and the first postcards will be sent at the end of May.

A countywide project, Physical Postcards is open to anyone who may not have access to the internet or who is digitally disconnected.

The original project was funded by Sport England and The National Lottery. Participants said: “Thank you for showing me I CAN be physically active, it was a lovely surprise to receive the cards and try out something new. They shouted ‘you are not alone’ and ‘someone is thinking about you’ and ‘here’s a helping hand’.

“At a time when it feels as if it is impossible to see a doctor or share health concerns, the postcards made me feel that I was helping myself.

“The biggest benefits have been mental health, getting something nice, feeling part of something and keeping the momentum up, even in a small way.”