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.

Autumn Courses
Mondays
Venue	The Park High School, King's Lynn
Time	3.45pm - 5.45pm
Dates	October 4th, 11th, 18th
	November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
	December 6th, 13th
Wednesdays
Venue	Cromer Junior School
Time	3.45pm - 5.45pm
Dates	September 22nd, 29th
	October 6th, 13th, 20th
	November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
	December 1st, 8th
Fridays
Venue	Hethersett Junior School
Time	3.45pm - 5.45pm
Dates	September 23rd
	October 7th, 14th, 21st
	November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
	December 2nd, 9th

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