Football fans had the chance to get their health checked and to find out more about prostate cancer when they attended the Kilmarnock v St Johnstone game last weekend.

The Council’s Lifestyle Development, Older Adults and Wellbeing Team within Vibrant Communities has recently joined up with Prostate Cancer UK to try and target men at a local level who are living with prostate cancer as well as raise general awareness about spotting the signs and symptoms of the condition.

The team contacted Kilmarnock Football Club about the possibility of parking the CHIP van outside the stadium prior to kick off at the home game. The usual health checks, consisting of blood pressure, body composition and lung capacity were on offer as well as the chance to take away literature on prostate cancer.

The team has already linked up with GPs in East Ayrshire to promote the range of activities it provides and is encouraging them to refer men living with prostate cancer to the team for exercise and lifestyle advice.

Provost Jim Todd went along on the day to lend his support since Prostate Cancer UK has been his chosen charity over the last couple of years.