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stuck for things to do during the summer holidays? How many times have you or different members of your family been heard to say “I’m bored” ”I’ve got nothing to do” ”nothing takes my fancy” or even ”not sure I could do that” WELL YOU CAN! Take a good look inside this month’s newsletter and see just what Thetford Healthy Town and our various projects can offer you. We have various activities for everyone. We are also delighted to be supporting some of the events in the Thetford Festival which is being held between 27th August and 5th September where there will be a range of fantastic activities for everyone to get involved in. The sports day will showcase many of the local sports and activity clubs whilst the charity walk and cycle ride together with the food festival will provide the chance to get active with the family and savour some of the delectable delights on offer on our doorsteps! Whether you are young or old, just starting doing some exercise for the very first time or want to see what healthy eating can do for you and your health; then look no further! Our dedicated Project Leaders offer advice, support and above all, commitment. They want to give you the help and encouragement you require, and all they want in return is for you to have a go. Whether you join in on your own, with a friend or a member of your family, just ENJOY YOURSELF! We are here to offer you the foundation which to build on, and only you can make the first step. One thing we can guarantee is that you will have support to help you achieve your goal and guide you on your way to a healthier and more fulfilled lifestyle. You will also have the chance to make new friends as well! The way we live today means that lots of us, including our kids, have fallen into unhealthy habits. This means all of us need to make small changes to eat well, move more and live longer. The Thetford Healthy Town programme is making it easier for you to make these small changes that make a big difference. A number of projects and activities across the town will make it easy and fun for you and your families to join in too for a healthier and happier future. To keep up with the latest news from all the Thetford Healthy Town projects and to find what’s happening in Thetford in the coming weeks, join our new Facebook group by logging on and searching for ‘Thetford Healthy Town’!

To leave you with a final thought...... If you don’t like something change it! Change has the power to uplift, to heal, to stimulate surprise, open new doors, bring fresh experience and create enjoyment in life. Change is worth the risk! What are you waiting for? If you have an idea which you would like to talk to us about, or if you would like to find out more about Thetford Healthy Town, then please contact Holly Gilbert or Carol Doherty on 01842 757350 or enquiries@thetfordhealthytown.co.uk.

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Many of our Thetford Healthy Town projects are really taking off and we have had numerous good news stories from various individuals of Thetford. One such case is from Theresa Carter. Theresa started the Healthy Living Programme as she was keen to be motivated and learn more on healthy lifestyles choices. Theresa found the session on portion control very enlightening and found chair exercise a great way to improve health. After the first chair based exercise, Theresa commented that she felt more limber, alert and invigorated and the walk home seemed to take less time!. Over the 10 weeks Theresa followed recommended guidelines, discussed her progress weekly and a

significant improvement was noted in her baseline measurements. Theresa lost weight and her blood pressure reduced to normal levels. ‘I would like to say how much I’ve enjoyed this 10 week course. I have benefited from the exercise session and the home exercise programme. We learnt a lot about healthy eating, including portion control and having a balanced diet. Keeping a daily diary was a very good idea. We also became more aware of different nutritional information which is coded on products. I would like to thank Michelle and wish her luck for the future’.

“Hello, my name is Robyn Challis and I’m the new META Manager at the Keystone Development Trust. META stands for Mobile Europeans Taking Action and consists of a range of services for the migrant European communities in Thetford based at The Limes, 32 Bridge Street. We offer an information and support service staffed by migrant workers who speak a range of community languages, and deal with queries on topics such as employment, housing, training – any query that a migrant worker has about life in the UK. If we can’t provide the right information ourselves, we will refer clients to a service that can. On Mondays and Tuesdays, staff from Breckland Council are also available to assist clients with their enquiries. Much of our work contributes to the Thetford Healthy Town initiative. META is delivering a Stop Smoking Service to migrant Europeans and we are happy to accept referrals from members of the public and from outside agencies, such as GPs. We are also working hard to raise awareness within the migrant European communities of all the health services available to them locally, and provide direct assistance with registering with GPs. Thetford Healthy Town is for everybody, so please do come and see us and find out about all the Healthy Town initiatives including Health Trainers, Health Walks, etc”. Contact Robyn Challis, META Manager tel: 01842 757352/ 07834 602291 or robyn.challis@keystonetrust.org.uk

Evening Nature Walk Join Malcolm, Walking for Health Coordinator for Thetford and Brandon, at 7.15pm on Wednesday 11th August for an evening walk around the beautiful British Trust for Ornithology (BTO entrance by Three Nuns Bridge) bird reserve. It will be a relaxing and informative walk led by Paul Stancliffe the National Press Officer for the BTO.

did you know... Raspberries are a natural anti-inflammatory!

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Bumps and Babies Cafe Mushroom Risotto Makes enough for 3-4 adults 1 onion, peeled and chopped 150g mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped 1 cereal spoon olive oil 1 mug risotto rice, or any sort of rice for different texture 1 stock cube about 4 mugs boiling water 1 cereal spoon parmesan, or cheddar, grated ½ teaspoon thyme, chopped 1. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. 2. Add the mushrooms, and fry for another 2 minutes. 3. Stir in the rice. 4. Add a little of the water to the rice and the stock cube till the liquid of the stock is soaked up. 5. Continue adding the stock until the rice cooks – this will take 20-25 minutes. The rice should be soft, but still have a nutty bite. 6. Stir the parmesan and thyme into the rice. 7. Serve in a bowl and enjoy! If you would like to cook and savour the delights of more recipes like this then join in with one of the Joy of Food’s cooking courses running throughout the year. Want more information then contact Sean West on 01842 768305 or sean.west@keystonetrust.org.uk

did you know... Cutting down on salt will lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of stroke and heart diseases Joy of Food (JoF) has lots on over the summer holidays. One event is going to be at the ‘Meet Up Café’ on Tuesday 3rd August from 2pm – 6pm. You will be able to sample fruit and also try some Joy of Food Fresh Smoothies! It will also be an opportunity to sign up for the Cook and Eat Sessions that are going to be held at the Meet Up Cafe. Want more information then contact Sean West on 01842 768305 or sean.west@keystonetrust.org.uk

Expecting a new arrival or have a young child already then you and your family are welcome to the Bumps and Babies Café, at the United Reform Church on Earl Street (next to the snooker club). Caroline Foot, a breastfeeding peer supporter and Sue Wright, a breastfeeding peer supporter coordinator at the café, said “The café offers breastfeeding support, weaning advice and advice boards, as well as a chance to meet other families and making new friends! Please come along to meet other parents and if you have other small children they can enjoy the safe environment and surroundings of the church, whilst playing with toys in our soft area and making new friends. We also offer fresh fruit for the children and drinks for the families and all we ask for is a small donation to help cover the costs”. The café is open every Monday (except Bank Holidays) including school holidays from 10am – 11.30am. Want more advice on breastfeeding or general advice about babies then contact Sue Wright, Health Visitor on tel:01842 767607.

DID YOU KNOW? Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against: • ear infections • gastro-intestinal infections • chest infections • urine infections • childhood diabetes • eczema • obesity • asthma Breastfeeding helps protect mothers against: • ovarian cancer • breast cancer • weak bones later in life

did you know... Walking 10,000 -12,000 steps a day can do almost as much good for your health as 60 minutes of vigorous running or cycling!

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August • what • when • where

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10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 16.00 14.00 10.00 – 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 19.00 – 20.00 09.30 – 14.00 10.00 – 13.00 18.30 09.30 – 14.00 10.00 14.00 – 15.30 10.00 11.00 – 13.00 13.00 – 16.00 14.00 14.00 – 16.00 13.00 – 16.00 19.00 – 20.00 19.15 18.30 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 16.00 14.00 18.30 10.00 – 13.00 14.00 – 16.00 14.00 – 16.00 10.00 13.00 – 16.00 14.00 10.00 – 12.00 10.00 – 13.00 10.00-14.00 10.00 – 13.00 18.30 10.00 10.00 12.00 – 23.00 10.00 – 13.00 10.00-14.00 18.30 10.00 10.30-11.30 Timings TBC 10.00 – 16.00 10.00 13.30

Grow Your Own Gardening Dodgeball (9 – 14 years) Walking for Health Legs Club Green Gym Salsa Dancing JoF-Asian Cookery Green Gym Combat Boot Camp JoF-Asian Cookery Walking for Health

Tue 3 Aug Wed 4 Aug Thu 5 Aug Fri 6 Aug Sat 7 Aug Mon 9 Aug Tue 10 Aug Wed 11 Aug Thu 12 Aug Fri 13 Aug Sat 14 Aug Mon 16 Aug Thu 19 Aug Fri 20 Aug Sat 21 Aug Mon 23 Wed 25 Aug Thu 26 Aug Fri 27 Aug Sat 28 Aug Mon 30 Aug Wed 1 Sep Thu 2 Sep Fri 3 Sep Sun 5 Sep

Venue and Details

Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda Leonard essential see contacts below) Leisure Centre – consent forms required from reception. No booking. (£2.00) Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Gazebo – outside Boots, Kings Street Please contact Jane Delaney Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2.50) Free! School children who are in years 7, 8 & 9 Contact Sean West. Please contact Jane Delaney Outside Thetford Leisure Centre.Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Free! School children who are in years 10,11&6th form Contact Sean West. Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Learn to Ride without stabilizers Drake Infant School. Booking essential. Contact Georgie Burr Combat Boot Camp Castle Park. Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Learn to Ride without stabilizers Bishops School. Booking essential. Contact Georgie Burr Archery (9 – 14 years) Leisure Centre – consent forms required from reception. No booking. (£2.00) Walking for Health Please contact Malcolm Bellingham JoF-Cook & Eat Session Contact Meet Up Cafe to book your FREE place Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney Salsa Dancing Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2.50) Nature walk Meet at British Trust for Ornithology. More info contact Malcolm Bellingham Combat Boot Camp Outside Thetford Leisure Centre.Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney. Walking for Health Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Combat Boot Camp Castle Park. Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda Leonard essential) Street Dance (9 – 14 years) Leisure Centre – consent forms required from reception. No booking. (£2.00) Walking for Health Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Combat Boot Camp Outside Thetford Leisure Centre.Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney. JoF-Cook & Eat Session FREE Contact Meet Up Cafe to book your FREE place JoF-Cook & Eat Session FREE Contact Meet Up Cafe to book your FREE place Combat Boot Camp Castle Park. Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Boxing (9 – 14 years) Leisure Centre – consent forms required from reception. No booking. (£2.00) Walking for Health Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Grow Your Own Gardening FREE Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda Leonard essential) JoF-Cook & Eat Sessions FREE Age 5-11 years. Contact Abbey Community Centre. Spaces limited JoF-Create a creature FREE Abbey Neighbourhood Centre. Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney. Combat Boot Camp Outside Thetford Leisure Centre. Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Walking for Health Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Combat Boot Camp Castle Park. Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Sports Day Football and Cricket Club JoF-Cook & Eat Sessions FREE Age 11-16 years. Contact Abbey Community Centre. Spaces limited JoF-Create a creature FREE Abbey Neighbourhood Centre. Combat Boot Camp Outside Thetford Leisure Centre. Contact Catherine on 08456 345185 for info Walking for Health Please contact Malcolm Bellingham JoF-Create a creature FREE Thetford Library. See Library staff for details on how to get a ticket Cycle Training for Adults 16+ years. Contact Georgie Burr Food and Drink Festival Guildhall Sponsored Walk Registration - School Lane Car Park Sponsored Cycle Ride Registration - School Lane Car Park

Project . . . . . . . . . . . .Contact . . . . . . .Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Email 1940’s Swing Dance . . . . . . . . . . . .Corinne Fulford . . . . . . . . . .07802 701911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .info@dadsarmythetford.org.uk Bike Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Norton . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 821459 Combat Boot Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catherine Kidd . . . . . . . . . .08456 345185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .info@combatbootcamp.co.uk Dr Bike/Bike It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgie Burr . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 757349 / 07973 128206 . . . . . . . . .georgie.burr@sustrans.org.uk Green Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Delaney . . . . . . . . . . .01842 757349 / 07836 624135 . . . . . . . .j.delaney@btcv.org.uk Grow Your Own Gardening . . . . . . . .Lucinda Leonard . . . . . . . . .01362 698216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lucinda@norfolkrcc.org.uk Joy of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sean West . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 768305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sean.west@keystonetrust.org.uk Leisure Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 753110 Running Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . .01603 697009 / 07881 900375 . . . . . . . . .nick.clarke@activenorfolk.org Salsa Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holly Gilbert . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 757348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .holly.gilbert@norfolk.nhs.uk Sports Officer, Breckland . . . . . . . . .Stefan Clifford . . . . . . . . . . .01362 656 870 / 07789 272031 . . . . . . . .Stefan.clifford@breckland.gov.uk Walking for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Malcolm Bellingham . . . . . .01842 757351 / 07747 077159 . . . . . . . .malcolm.bellingham@yahoo.com Want more information? Contact enquiries@thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

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Norwich Road Goes Bike Mad! Norwich Road Community School joined the Sustrans Bike It project in May and have since gone bike mad! Since joining, the school has seen the number of regular cyclists and scooters go from 10 daily to 45! On a particular ‘Doctor Bike’ day, Georgie and her Bike It volunteer, Lee Woodcock, safety checked and made minor repairs on 98 bikes. The following week at the Bike It breakfast, 120 children arrived to school on wheels! One mother said “it used to take me 10 minutes to drive to school with the traffic, but cycling takes only 5 minutes!” Norwich Road teacher and super Bike It champion, Natalie Humphrey, has just brought herself a folding bike from the Green Ventures recycling project and is looking forward to jumping back in the saddle once again. The school are wrapping up the term with a bicycle recycling day, getting parents to bring in bikes that are no longer used so that they can be redistributed to children without bikes. If your school is not yet taking advantage of this fantastic scheme, then please contact the Bike It Officer, Georgie Burr on 01842 757349 / 07973 128206.

Community Nursing & Therapy The Community Nursing and Therapy Team held an information event at the Thetford Healthy Town Gazebo on 22nd June 2010 as part of Age UK National Falls Awareness Week. With one in three people in later life suffering from a fall each year,[1] Age UK, the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged, is encouraging older people to find out more about falls prevention and get involved in local activities.

The focus of this year’s National Falls Awareness Week was on strength and balance, raising awareness of some simple steps older people can take to avoid a fall in later life. The event included information on local teams including the Community Rehab Team and local initiatives including Walking for Health, Tai Chi, Keep Fit and Yoga. Remaining fit, active and independent is vital in reducing the risks of falls. A representative was present from the Community Nursing Team to take blood pressure which can be a cause of falling. Thetford is part of an Integrated Care Organisation pilot centered around falls and encouraging an awareness of the risk of falling and the importance of an active lifestyle is key. One member of the nursing team said “There is a lot on offer in Thetford and plenty to support people in participating in an active lifestyle and it was refreshing to work with Thetford Healthy Town, the Health Connectors and Trainers as well as local providers of activities to raise awareness and promote activity”. 1.UK is the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged. The Age UK family includes Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI.

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Thetford Legs Club- Come and visit them at the Thetford Healthy Town gazebo! Those of us who have good mobility perhaps, we tend take our legs for granted, but keeping them in good condition is so important for maintaining independence and keeping that movement. The Thetford Legs Club aims to help us do just that. They meet weekly at the Methodist Church Hall on Wednesdays from 9am -12pm. It is a drop-in session where your first appointment is likely to take about 45 minutes and you will be a general assessment. The Legs Club can help with treatment and advice for anyone who has concerns about their legs; this could perhaps be something you experience during pregnancy, after a trauma, pain with ulcers or oedema, or through carrying excessive weight. Whatever the problem the Legs Club is there to help!

Cycling confidence and cycling freedom for the residents of Thetford. Does your child seem ready to ride without stabilisers but perhaps needs a bit of extra help? Bring them to Sustrans summertime ‘ditch the stabilisers’ sessions. It was a great success at Drake Infant school, where Georgie and two teaching staff taught 15 children to ride in 1 hour! So there will be two (and maybe more) sessions in the summer holidays! Plus, if you haven’t been on your bike for a long time and would like to regain some cycling confidence then book onto the Adult cycle training course which will take place on 3rd September. “I guarantee you’ll feel more confident and have fun after the day. You could even show off your new skills at the Thetford Charity Bike Ride on 5th Sept at the Thetford Charity Fun Day!” said Georgie, Sustrans Bike It Officer. Contact the Bike It Officer, Georgie Burr on 01842 757349 / 07973 128206.

The club provides a relaxed and friendly setting in which to discuss your concerns and where you will be able to have a chat and a coffee too! If you would like more information on the club, contact Christine on 01842 754303 or come and have a chat with the team outside Boots on Kings Street on Tuesday 3rd August from 10am-2pm at the THT gazebo.

did you know... Oily fish which includes fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout and herring is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which helps prevent heart disease and is a good source of vitamins A (good for eyesight, growth, appetite & taste) and vitamin D (strong bones and teeth)

Try something new this summer! Are you between 9-14 years of age and looking for something to do over the summer? If so then Breckland Leisure Centre together with Breckland Council have just what you need! Across the holidays there will be a range of activites on offer on the following dates from 1pm – 4pm: Monday 2nd Aug - Dodgeball Monday 9th Aug - Archery Monday 16th Aug - Street Dance Monday 23rd Aug - Boxing Completed consent forms from parents/guardians are required and these are available from the leisure centre reception desk. The 3 hour sessions cost just £2 and no booking is required. For more information please contact Stefan Clifford Sports Development Officer on tel: 01362 656870/ 07789 272031 or Stefan.clifford@breckland.gov.uk

did you know... Strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges!

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Why not become a Walk Leader? Could you help your community or group enjoy the outdoors and become more active? Then why not become a “Walk Leader”? Many people would like to enjoy the outdoors, be active and feel happier and healthier. Did you know walking is an excellent way to achieve all of this? Are you unsure how and where to start, or would you like a group to walk with? Health walks are a short walk (from 1-4 miles), walked regularly, and slightly faster than a gentle stroll. The Breckland and Brandon “Walking for Health Scheme” can offer free training for people who would like to become volunteer ‘Health Walk Leaders’; either to help with the scheme’s organised walks or to lead walks for your own group.

The training is an informal day, covering all aspects of organising and leading a health walk. No previous experience is necessary. For further information or to register your interest on the next course on the 10th August. Please contact the scheme’s coordinator Malcolm Bellingham on 01842 757351 or 07747 077159/malcolm.bellingham@yahoo.com

The Bishops School get brand Green Bat Boxes! new bike storage and look back on a few terms of Bike It! The Bishops Junior School was the first junior school to join the Bike It project in Thetford and have enjoyed every minute of being a Bike It school. Georgie, Sustrans Bike It Officer said “The Bishops have gone from a school with only a handful of cyclists to a regular number of 20. They didn’t used to have any storage for bikes, but have recently been granted funding from Sustrans towards the costs of their new groovy storage (pictured). We have run loads of bike it events at the school, from entering a virtual race, to having bike tea parties, to washing bikes. I’ve enjoyed every minute of working with the children and staff, especially Carl my amazing champion at the Bishops and can’t wait for more Bike It fun in the new school year”. Clare Cook, The Bishops Headteacher said “When I first arrived at the school in September 09 only two or three children rode their bikes to school. They did so in an unsafe manner and there was nowhere for them to safely leave their bikes. Now in July 10 we have more than twenty bike riders coming to school each day safely and there is a place to store their bikes. What an achievement by the Bike It team!” Contact the Bike It Officer, Georgie Burr on 01842 757349 / 07973 128206

Determined not to be defeated by the rain the Green Gym borrowed the Thetford Healthy Town gazebo and set up camp on the BTO nature reserve to make the bat boxes as planned. After the initial measuring up was completed, the hard work began. Normally these would be cut out using a circular saw, but that’s not the Green Gym way! Lots of elbow grease was needed to cut out all of the panels needed to construct the boxes. Everyone worked together as a team taking it in turns with the sawing. By the end of the session we had enough panels to make up 4 boxes which will be completed at another session. With the target of 12 to make, a few more sessions will be needed. If you would like to come along and help, have a work out and create new homes for bats, please see the contact details below Jane Delaney, Thetford Green Gym Project Officer on 01842 757349/07836 624135 or gg-thetford@btcv.org.uk

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You can now be referred on to the Balance, Mind & Body exercise referral scheme. It is suitable if you have negative lifestyle habits and/or medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, mental health problems or respiratory problems amongst others. You can be referred by a health professional such as your GP, an occupational therapist, nurse practitioner or physiotherapist. Once referred you have access to the following classes: Circuits – Using your own body weight and/or minimal equipment. Exercises will be performed in a circuit format, bootcamp without the kick....can be adapted, suitable for all. Tuesday’s 12pm, Thetford Guildhall. £2.50 per session Seated Exercise – Concentrates on improving mobility and strength to promote independent living. Tuesday’s 1pm, Thetford Guildhall. £2.50 per session Supervised Gym Session’s – An opportunity to use the local gym with a Balance, Mind & Body Instructor available for advice and support. Thursday’s 11am-1pm, Parkwood Leisure, various memberships available, including concession.

To the Core – A back care class, targeting those core muscles, lots of stretching and strengthening to really assist good posture. Thursday’s 1.15pm, Parkwood Leisure, £2.50 Leisure Card Members £3.00 Non Members F.O.C Monthly Members Body Conditioning – Minimal sweat, maximal weight loss and tone. Targets those stubborn areas. Can be adapted; suitable for all. Thursday’s 6pm, Abbey Sports & Art’s Centre next to Bishops Primary School. £2.50 per session Pilates – Slow controlled movements with strong benefits including: improved posture, improved flexibility, increased muscle tone, strength and relaxation. A great stress buster! Thursday’s, 7pm Abbey Sports & Art’s Centre next to Bishops Primary School. £2.50 per session Healthy Living Workshops Various workshops including healthy eating, changing behaviour, motivation, and stress management to be held at various locations. Contact Michelle Jermy on tel: 07725 582817 or www.living4life.co.uk

Tai Chi You may have passed the Gazebo outside Boots and wondered what the crowd was looking at? Gary Brighton, Tai Chi Instructor was there to illustrate the point that keeping active can be preventative against many of life’s hazards whilst giving your body a work out. Tai Chi is a fantastic way to improve balance and coordination which can help reduce the risk of trips and falls and is suitable for all ages. It is also a great way to relax. Gary took the staff from the Gazebo and some from the Healthy Living Centre through a session which was enjoyed by all! Gary, who is from Thetford, runs his classes in the surrounding areas and has been doing Tai Chi for 15 years. “Tai Chi can be stretching, toning, energetic, athletic, aerobic and it is tailored to meet the different capabilities of each individual” Please feel free to call Gary Brighton 01842 763156 for more information.