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NHS Norfolk Chair supports Thetford Healthy Town Sheila Childerhouse, Chair of NHS Norfolk, has spoken of her support for Thetford Healthy Town, and is urging local residents to get involved in the project. Mrs Childerhouse, who lives near Thetford, said: "The health and wellbeing of people in Thetford was made a top priority with the launch of 'Thetford Healthy Town'. "The aim continues to be to help local people adopt a healthy lifestyle, and NHS Norfolk is proud to publicise the project." NHS Norfolk teamed up with Breckland Council and a host of other organisations to deliver the two-year action plan under the Thetford Healthy Town banner. Mrs Childerhouse officially launched the initiative on September 24, 2009, with Breckland Council’s Executive Member for Communities and Benefits, Theresa Hewett. Mrs Childerhouse, whose family have farmed in Norfolk for generations, said: "Thetford is somewhere that has lots of exciting opportunities and we are pleased that the public are grasping them. Thetford Healthy Town is a huge opportunity to accelerate the progress we have made in improving people's lifestyles and lives. Our main goals are to get people to take part in more physical activity, encourage healthier food choices, and tackle obesity. We aim to create an environment which promotes healthy living, and a range of activities for people of all ages. We are delighted to work with Breckland District Council on this project, and hope that this partnership working will benefit residents around the area." Mrs Childerhouse is particularly keen to support 'Sustrans Bike It', an initiative which to encourages people to leave the car in the drive and cycle instead. A keen cyclist herself, she recently took part in the Ride for Life for the third year running, raising funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. She said: "Department of Health figures show that obesity costs the NHS £1 billion a year. Still, fewer than one in five people in Norfolk are doing the recommended 5 x 30 minutes exercise per week, and fewer than one in four people are eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. "We understand that in today's 24/7 society, it can be difficult to adopt a healthy lifestyle all the time. That's why Thetford Healthy Town was created - to make it easier for people to become more healthy through a range of exciting activities, from gardening to dancing and boxing to walking. "Life expectancy in Norfolk is between 78-82 years. In some parts of Thetford it is 74.7 years - and Thetford Healthy Town aims to address that. This is a fun way to meet new people, make new friends, and do something enjoyable at the same time." 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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Green Ventures “Hi. My name is Owen and I am 10 years old. I got a nice surprise this week from my mum. My old bike was too small for me so my mum took me to the Green Ventures shop in Thetford (39 Brunel Way). I didn’t know there was such a place and couldn’t believe all the bikes they have there! The men who work there were really nice and friendly and helped me choose a bike which was right for me. I chose a green Kawasaki. They also explained to me how they got all the bikes and how they repair or fix bikes people no longer want. Some bikes they receive are from the land fill sites and are really good and can be used again. People also donate old bikes they no longer want. They have bikes at the shop which look really great which you can buy straight away. My mum also bought a nice blue bike so we can go riding together. I CAN’T WAIT!” For further information about the project please contact Alan Flack/Chris Norton on 01842 821459 or email green.ventures@keystonetrust.org.uk
Men’s Health Week A huge THANK YOU to Parkwood Leisure Centre and local Fire Fighters from Thetford for their the time and enthusiasm when they joined us at the famous ‘yellow gazebo’ which is now a familiar site within your town. On Tuesday 15th June, during ‘Men’s Health Week’, with the sun shining down, staff from Parkwood Leisure Centre bought a rowing machine into the town centre. Unsuspecting shoppers were taken aback when a fire truck stopped outside the gazebo and 5 burly Fire Fighters got out and took it in turns to ‘row’ to show support for the event. Some children were also lucky enough to look inside the fire truck and ask the fire fighters questions. There was a serious message however, as physically active men are likely to be healthier in a number of ways including lowering their risk of diabetes, bowel cancer, dementia and depression. Got a question or want to speak to a member of the team? enquiries@thetfordhealthytown.co.uk
Got an idea of how you could get young people moving more and eating well? All 11-19 year olds in Thetford are being given the opportunity to get their ideas heard and put into action! Groups can apply for up to £1000 towards projects that get other young people in Thetford more physically active and eating healthily. There is lots of support in Thetford to lead a healthier lifestyle but is there something missing that would help you and other young people to be more physically active and help you to eat more healthily? For more information contact one Holly Gilbert on 01842 757350/ holly.gilbert@norfolk.nhs.uk. Applications must be received by 31st July!!
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fats; There are good fats as well as bad , seed, fish these good fats are found in oily nuts, and many vegetable oils
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healthy meal ideas One of the main reasons people eat an unhealthy diet is that they just don't have the time or money to make something nutritious and reasonably low fat. We all know how it is - you come home from work or outside exhausted and hungry and wolf down a cheese toastie and then order a take-away for the whole family. With a little bit of inspiration and planning, however, you can eat tasty, healthy food that doesn't break the bank - every day of the week! It can even save you money.
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Thetford Food & Drink Festival This years Thetford Festival is being held between 25th August and 5th September where there will be a range of fantastic activities for everyone to get involved in. On the final day, Sunday 5th September, there will be a charity fun day with both a sponsored walk and cycle ride led by Malcolm Bellingham (Walking for Health Coordinator) and Georgie Burr (Bike it Officer). Following these activities, you will be able to celebrate your achievement at the Thetford Food & Drink Festival. The Food & Drink Festival will take place at the Guildhall and will be a celebration of many different cuisines bringing together all the fantastic food and drink suppliers and catering outlets we have locally. If you have a food or drink business and would like to take part, then please contact Holly Gilbert on 01842 757350/ holly.gilbert@norfolk.nhs.uk to discuss how you can be involved or if you would like to book a stall. During the Thetford Festival there will be lots of fun and food related activities leading up to the 5th September. Look our for the next newsletter for more details of how you can be involved!
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did you know... It is never too late to start to look after your health and to work out and exercise is one of the best ways to lose weight and tone up, it is also one of the most proven, effective ways to manage stress. So come and join an activity near you!
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july • what • when • where Date
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Thu 1 July Fri 2 July Mon 5 July
10.00 – 13.00 10.00 10.00 – 12.00 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 18.00 – 19.30 19.00 – 20.00 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 10.00 – 12.00 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 18.00 – 19.30
Green Gym Walking for Health Grow Your Own Gardening Walking for Health Green Gym Learn Bike Maintenance Salsa Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health Grow Your Own Gardening Walking for Health Green Gym Learn Bike Maintenance
Please contact Jane Delaney Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda Leonard essential see contacts below) Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Please contact Jane Delaney Free! Book at Green Ventures Bike Shop Theme is ‘Gears’. Over 16’s only. Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Please contact Malcolm Bellingham By popular demand Riversdale Centre (Contact Lucinda Leonard essential) Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Please contact Jane Delaney Free! Book at Green Ventures Bike Shop Theme is ‘Gears’ ages 8-16’s
19.00 – 20.00 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 10.00 – 12.00 14.00 18.00 – 19.30 13.00 – 16.00 18.00 – 19.30
Salsa Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health Your Own Gardening Walking for Health Learn Bike Maintenance Green Gym Learn Bike Maintenance
Tue 6 July Wed 7 July Thu 8 July Fri 9 July Sat 10 July Mon 12 July Tue 13 July Wed 14 July
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Thu 15 July Fri 16 July Mon 19 July Tue 20 July Wed 21 July
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda Leonard essential see contacts below) Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Free! Book at Green Ventures Bike Shop Theme: Bearings. Over 16’s only Please contact Jane Delaney Free! Book at Green Ventures Bike Shop Theme: Bearings Oages 8-16’s (must be accompanied by and adult)
Salsa Dancing 19.00 – 20.00 Green Gym 10.00 – 13.00 Thu 22 July Walking for Health 10.00 Fri 23 July Grow Your Own Gardening 10.00 – 12.00 Sat 24 July Green Gym 13.00 – 16.00 Sun 25 July Walking for Health 14.00 Mon 26 July Green Gym 13.00 – 16.00 Tue 27 July Salsa Dancing 19.00 – 20.00 Wed 28 July Green Gym 10.00 – 13.00 Thu 29 July Walking for Health 10.00 Fri 30 July (August continuation for Joy of Food) Joy of Food – Asian Cookery 09.30 – 14.00 Tue 3 Aug Joy of Food – Asian Cookery 09.30 – 14.00 Wed 4 Aug
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Please contact Malcolm Bellingham By popular demand Riversdale Centre (Contact Lucinda Leonard essential Please contact Jane Delaney Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Please contact Jane Delaney Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Please contact Malcolm Bellingham Free! School children who are in years 7, 8 & 9 Contact Sean West. Free! School children who are in years 10 & 11 Contact Sean West.
contact details 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 Running Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Clarke . . . . . . . . . .01603 697009 / 07881 900375 . . . .nick.clarke@activenorfolk.org Salsa Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holly Gilbert . . . . . . . . . .01842 757348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .holly.gilbert@norfolk.nhs.uk Walking for Health . . . . . . . . . .Malcolm Bellingham . . .01842 757351 / 07747 077159 . . . .malcolm.bellingham@yahoo.com
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Priory Research Services Priory Research Services would like to ask your opinion about the Thetford Healthy Town programme and the various projects that have been delivered. We are keen to find out about the impact that the Thetford Healthy Town programme has had in your local area, whether you have benefited from any of its projects and what you think of the Thetford Healthy Town programme overall. To do this, we a inviting you to answer: • Questionnaires for children from 5 – 13 years (supervision necessary) • Questionnaires for young adults 13 – 18 years • Questionnaires for adults The questionnaire should take 5-10 minutes of your time. If there are questions you do not wish to answer that is fine, however your response to the questions will be of immense benefit to the research. Purpose of the Research: To find out your thoughts and opinions of the delivery and benefits of the Thetford Healthy Town and the projects it has delivered. What will be required of you: You will be asked to answer relevant questions and invited to expand on your answer if you wish. There are no right or wrong answers so please answer as freely and honestly as you can.
unless you wish otherwise. The only exception to this is if there may be perceived harm to yourself or other persons. Participation: Your participation in this research is completely voluntary. You reserve the right not to answer any question if you wish. Questionnaire forms can be found at www.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk in the “Healthy News/Questionnaires” button on the home page, alternatively if you require a hard copy then please write to the address below. Please return to all questionnaires to: sue-smithurst@gyctrust.co.uk or send to: Sue Smithhurst, Priory Research Services, Europa House, 40 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2RL. Want more information? Tel: 01493 855421. Please let Priory research know you heard about this from ‘About Thetford’. Any questionnaires received by 31 August 2010 will be entered into a draw to win a £50 healthy food hamper. **All questionnaires received by 31 August 2010 will be entered into a draw to win a £50 food hamper. Those participants under 18 years who win the food hamper must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Confidentiality: Your identity will be kept confidential within the research team and any information used will be anonymous
Health Trainer Service Do you want help to: Do more exercise, Make healthy food choices, Stop smoking, Drink less alcohol, Improve your general health and wellbeing?
For your FREE health assessment and chance to speak with a Health Trainer Contact with a health trainer could be just the thing you need to get started!
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Wednesday 7th July 2010 from 10am to 4pm at Redcastle Community Centre.
We can visit you at various times and locations to suit your needs,
Wednesday 28th July 2010 from 10am to 4pm at Fulmerston Community Church.
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We can help you to access groups or activities that may help you,
Thursday 12th August 2010 from 10am to 4pm at Abbey Neighbourhood Centre.
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Our service is available to anyone aged 16 and over and is completely FREE.
For further information about the project please contact Sarah Lynam on 01842 757341/ sarah.lynam@norfolk-pct.nhs.uk for more information.
We can help to motivate you to make changes
Why not come along and see what we can do for you?
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Balance, Mind & Body Exercise Referral Scheme Launches in Thetford Referrals for the ‘Balance, Mind & Body Exercise Referral Scheme’ are now being taken from GPs with classes beginning 17th July. If you feel you would like to do more exercise but don’t know quite where to start or how to go about it, then this scheme could be for you. In particular it is aimed at those with negative lifestyle habits (such as poor diet or low levels of physical activity) or medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, arthritis, respiratory disease, unhealthy weight or mental illness. Exercise can help manage these conditions and improve your energy levels as well as general feeling of wellbeing.
All of the classes are run by an experienced instructor who will help to motivate you as well as build your confidence in exercising. Once referred to the scheme you can attend any of the classes which run throughout the week at various locations across Thetford. Each class costs just £2.50 and you can enjoy as many of them as you like. To be referred to the scheme please book an appointment at your surgery with either your GP or Nurse. Alternatively if you would like a bit more information then please contact Michelle Jermy on 07725 582817/ michellejermy@hotmail.com
Balance Mind & Body incorporates body conditioning, Pilates, circuits, seated exercise, supervised gym sessions, Back 2 It Strength & Stretch and lifestyle workshops.
‘Free Balance, Mind & Body Exercise Referral Session’ If exercise was in a pill we would all take it! Thetford Healthy Towns is offering one FREE exercise session, the first step to a new you? Terms & Conditions: Must be referred by a local health professional, see your surgery for further details. Offer available on all community classes starting the week commencing 19th July.
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Low sugar healthy snacks for kids We wouldn't let our kids eat sugar straight from the sugar bowl. But we tend not to think about the sugar hiding in the other things they eat and drink. Excess sugar can mean excess energy which in turn can lead to stored fat in the body and diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. To prevent this, many families are making Sugar Swaps. They're swapping food and drink with added sugar for stuff that's lower in sugar or sugar free. In particular, more than a quarter of the added sugar in kids' diets comes from sugary drinks. So swapping to water, milk (ideally semi-skimmed), sugar free drinks, sugar free squash, or unsweetened fruit juice really makes a difference.
did you know... On average, every minute of walking can extend your life by 1.5 to 2 minutes. That's about a 2 for 1 trade -off!
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Competition Winner Congratulation to local resident Bernard Brooks who won Thetford Garden Centre gift vouchers worth £50 by correctly answering May’s competition about Norfolk RCC – community gardening project. Bernard, who is now retired, has lived in Thetford since 1965 and was thrilled to win the garden centre vouchers as he is in the middle of redesigning his garden and said the vouchers will come in handy. Though now retired, Bernard has been an active person all his life and loves DIY, gardening and being out in the fresh air. He said “Being active in body also keeps the mind active. People should make use of what is on their doorstep”
5 a day fruit and veg Eating more fruit and veg is important for us all, but how many of us actually manage to eat 5 A DAY? Fruit and veg are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and fibre which may help reduce the risk of nasty diseases like cancer and heart disease. So it’s important for kids to eat a variety of at least five portions of fruit and veg every day. What’s more it can be easier than you think to give kids five portions of fruit and veg a day. Canned, frozen, 100% juice and dried fruit and veg all count towards 5 A DAY as well as fresh produce. You can keep the costs down too by buying canned and frozen fruit and veg which doesn’t go off as quickly and buying fresh fruit and veg when it’s in season is usually cheaper. There are so many ways of getting to five portions a day. Why not try adding vegetables to favourite foods such as spaghetti bolognaise or mixing them into a sauce to give it more colour and flavour. Or, how about giving a handful of tasty raisins as a treat? All school dinners include at least two portions of fruit or veg so that’s another way of getting them toward their 5 A DAY.
See how other fa get their 5 A Da milies y Lisa adds a fruity surprise to Chloe ’s breakfast each da y
“Chloe loves corn flakes. So I just sta rted chopping up som e fresh fruit ever y morning and sprinkling it on to p. She looks forw ard to seeing what she's going to have every da y now.”
Pete and Sean wa nted to make fruit salads at home
“Eating fruit at ho me suddenly got much easier when we started making our own fru it salads. Sean helps me ch oose the ingredie nts, then I chop them up an d we add a bit of pure apple or orange juice and keep it in the fridg e – it can last us for about 3 days.”
did you know... Try foods more than once as it takes your brain several times to tell if you like a food or not, so don’t give up on your Brussels!
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A novel way to catch up with friends! Running or walking is a fantastic way to get around and explore the lovely parks and forest we have right outside our front doors, and if you encourage friends or family to join in it can be a very sociable activity too! Being with others can help motivate you to keep going and really see improvement in your general wellbeing and energy levels. How about meeting friends for a catch up and a walk by the river instead this summer, or head into the forest for an adventure with the family.
Challenge Yourself! So why not challenge yourself this summer and make the most of those long evenings or sunny mornings? Six ladies did so back in March when the Run in Thetford club launched and they now have successfully completed the 5km Race for Life run; a feat not deemed realistic just a few months ago! Set yourself realistic goals and having something to aim for; it’s the perfect time to get in training for the sponsored walk and cycle ride coming up in September!
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Summer Holidays are on their way and the Joy of Food has the perfect activity to keep the children happy! On the 27th July, students from years 7, 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to have a go at “Asian style cookery” held at the Charles Burrell School! Years 10 and 11 will then be able to have their turn on the 28th July. On 3rd August students from years 7, 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to have a go at “Asian style cookery” held at the Rosemary Musker High School. Years 10 and 11 will then again have their turn on the 4th August. All sessions will run from 9.30-14.00 and will be a great chance to experiment and have a great time! Pupils from any school can attend the FREE sessions. Places are LIMITED, so contact Sean West on 01842 768305 / 07786 363499 or email joyoffood@keystonetrust.org.uk to book a place.
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LEARNING TOGETHER
“Joy of Food is holding a supermarket roadshow outside Tesco (Big main store) in Thetford on Wednesday 21st July 2010. There will be tastings, encouraging you the best way to write shopping lists, providing you with information about your '5 A DAY', and advising the residents how they can engage with Joy of Food in making the small changes to help you on the way to a healthier lifestyle”SEE YOU THERE!.
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