MEND Programme/ Funded by NHS Norfolk

Mind, Exercise, Nutrition - Do it!

A new MEND course has started in Norfolk encouraging children and their families to adopt a healthy lifestyle. 

The MEND Programme is a fun course for families with children aged seven to 13 whose weight is above the healthy range for their age and height.  It runs weekly after school in two-hour sessions over ten weeks.  The current sessions are being held in the following locations.

• Attleborough Junior School
  Every Monday (Excluding 31st May) until 26th July                    
  Times: 3:45pm - 5:45pm/ FULL.
• Carrow Park, Norwich City FC
  Every Tuesday 13th July until 14th September.
  Times: 4pm - 6pm/ SPACES AVAILABLE
  

September Courses/ Dates & Times TBC

• King's Lynn
• Norwich
• Wymondham

The programme helps children and families manage their weight and lead healthier lives.  It was developed by child health experts and research shows the benefits of the scheme.  With the support of their parents or carers, children learn how to improve their health, fitness and the way they feel about their bodies.

Toby Nickerson Football in the Community MEND Coordinator said: "Children and their families are able to learn about exercise and nutrition which in turn helps to build their confidence and self esteem.  The MEND Programme is designed to aid changes that help make an incredible difference to children's and their families lives.  It is great to see the children grow in confidence throughout the ten weeks of the course". 

For more information on how to book onto a MEND course please contact Toby Nickerson on 01603 761122 or e-mail: toby.nickerson@ncfc-canaries