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we want to hear from you We are continually looking for new projects which are designed to encourage more physical exercise or help improve eating habits. 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 email enquiries@thetfordhealthytown.co.uk.
And not forgetting local businesses..... We would also like to hear from you if you have a business in Thetford and would like to support your employees to be more active or eat well. Many of our projects have tailored programmes to help businesses, all of which are free or very low cost, with potentially very positive benefits. Please visit our website www.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk which has a new page specifically aimed at supporting businesses. Alternatively please phone Holly Gilbert on 01842 757350.
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Joy of Food Joy of Food is all about eating for pleasure and cooking for health. What we eat can make so much difference to the way we feel so we believe that good habits start in the kitchen. Joy of Food shows you how to buy, prepare and enjoy inexpensive healthy food. If you and a group of friends or colleagues would like to find out how to cook more healthily and most importantly have some fun then we can help! All you need is 6 or more people then we can come to a location convenient for you and bring all the equipment along, plus it’s all FREE! Best of all, once you have made your delicious meal, you get to sit down and enjoy it together! For more information or to arrange a workshop for you and a group of friends then please contact Sean West on 01842 768305 / 07786 363499 or email: joyoffood@keystonetrust.org.uk
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Competition Winner Congratulations to June Gaught, our April winner of the competition who correctly answered the question “Who is the person that you would contact if you wanted to learn more about how to cook delicious food on a Joy of Food course?” The answer was Sean West. June won a locally sourced healthy food hamper worth £50. June was delighted when she received her phone call from the Thetford Healthy Town team to let her know she was the winner and couldn’t wait to receive her prize. June is married with 2 grown up children and was born in Thetford. Though now retired, June and her husband like to walk for about an hour every day. When asked what she intended to do with her HUGE hamper, June replied “I fancy making lots of stews and casseroles. If you eat the right fresh foods, it keeps you mentally healthy and eating vegetables daily helps digestion, therefore you feel healthier inside. If I don’t eat my 5 vegetables a day I feel sluggish. I also grow my own vegetables in the garden, including potatoes, beans, salads and a vast variety of berries”.
The hamper June received had a variety of different vegetables, pulses, tinned fish and other items full of different vitamins and omega 3 for a rich and varied healthy diet. Look out for a new competition this month……
Run in Thetford The Run In Thetford beginners running club has come to the end of its first 10 weeks and due to its success will be continuing for another 10 weeks in two locations! There are now 8 regular runners, many of whom had never run before they joined the group. The 2 coaches, former Olympian Paul Evans together with Barry Palmer, have been working with the members to build up their running whilst ensuring they prevent injury by warming up and cooling down properly. The hard work is paying off with most of the group looking forward to taking part in the Race for Life run in July where they have the confidence they will be able to comfortably run the whole course.
They meet on Mondays at Breckland Leisure Centre at 11.30 (from the 19th April) and from the 10th May we will also be meeting at 12.30 from the Town Council Steps. For further information please contact Nick Clarke on 01603 697009 or email nick.clarke@activenorfolk.org
Running is fantastic for keeping you healthy and the group also feel it is a great way to manage your weight! If you would like to give this free beginners running group a go then come and join the friendly group.
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Exercise Referral Scheme is back 1 Life Training & Consultancy are very pleased to announce the re-launch of Exercise Referral in Thetford. A number of individuals will be trained to the recognised industry standard of the Central YMCA Qualification (CYQ, Level 3 working with Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions). The scheme will be aimed at individuals keen to increase their activity levels for health benefits and a number of sessions will be offered. Exercise opportunities include gym usage, circuits, chair based exercise, pilates, body conditioning and weight management workshops. Health professionals will be able to refer individuals to the scheme and we anticipate a large number of referrals increasing exercise opportunities for everyone. Exercise sessions will be held in Thetford and surrounding areas. We are keen to meet with health professionals looking to refer patients, local community halls interested in holding classes, but more importantly we would love to hear from local people to hear what classes they would like to see in their area. For further information please contact Michelle Jermy on 07725 582817 or email: Michelle@1lifehf.com
Walking for Health The Walking for Health group have been enjoying the first signs of our spring sunshine this month with a range of walks taking place around Thetford and the surrounding area. The walks are on Mondays and Fridays and are suitable for all ages and abilities, varying in length and location to add variety. Joining the group is FREE and is a good way to meet people and discover new places; after the walks they often stop for coffee and a chat! The walks are also a fantastic way to get active if you have young children. Many of the walks are pushchair friendly so you can get some fresh air and exercise without worrying about childcare. To find out which walks are pushchair and mobility scooter friendly look out for the ‘friendly’ symbol in the new spring programme. For more information please contact Malcolm Bellingham on 01842 757351 or email malcolm.bellingham@yahoo.com
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May • what • when • where Date
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Sat 1 May
Wed 26 May Thu 27 May Fri 28 May
10.00 – 11.00 11.30 – 12.30 13.00 – 15.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 18.00 – 19.00 10.00 18.00 – 19.00 10.00 – 11.00 11.30 – 12.30 13.00 – 15.00 10.00 – 12.00 11.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 18.00 – 19.00 10.00 18.00 – 19.00 10.00 – 11.00 11.30 – 12.30 13.00 – 15.00 11.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 18.00 – 19.00 10.00 18.00 – 19.00 10.00 – 11.00 11.30 – 12.30 13.00 – 15.00 13.00 – 16.00 10.00 – 12.00 11.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 10.00
Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Street Dancing (11-16 years) Green Gym Boxing Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Combat Boot Camp Walking for Health Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Street Dancing (11-16 years) Grow Your Own Gardening Running Club Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Combat Boot Camp Walking for Health Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Street Dancing Running Club Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Combat Boot Camp Walking for Health Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Combat Boot Camp Street Dancing Green Gym Grow Your Own Gardening Running Club Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health
Sat 29 May
13.00 – 15.00
Street Dancing
Castle Park (£4) Castle Park (£4) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2) Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£4) Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (1 or 2 miles) Breckland Leisure Centre (£4) Castle Park (£4) Castle Park (£4) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2) Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below) Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre Meet at Thetford Castle Street car park (3 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2) Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£4) Meet at Knettishall Heath Country Park,main car park (2.5 miles) Breckland Leisure Centre (£4) Castle Park (£4) Castle Park (£4) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50) Meet Breckland Leisure Centre Meet at West Harling Heath car park (3 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2) Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£4) Meet at Thetford Riverside kiosk (2.5 or 3.5 miles) Breckland Leisure Centre (£4) Castle Park (£4) Castle Park (£4) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below) Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre Meet at Knettishall Heath Country Park main car park. (2.5 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Thetford Leisure Centre (£2) Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Meet at indicator post 6 on B1106 between Elveden and Brandon (2.5 miles) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)
Tue 4 May Wed 5 May Thu 6 May Fri 7 May Sat 8 May Mon 10 May Tue 11 May Wed 12 May Thu 13 May Fri 14 May Sat 15 May Mon 17 May Tue 18 May Wed 19 May Thu 20 May Fri 21 May Sat 22 May Sun 23 May Mon 24 May Tue 25 May
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june • what • when • where Date
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Tue 1 June Wed 2 June Thu 3 June Fri 4 June Sat 5 June Mon 7 June
13.00 – 16.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 13.00 – 15.00 10.00 – 12.00 11.30 12.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 10.00-12.00 13.00 – 15.00 11.30 12.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 13.00 – 16.00 10.00 – 12.00 11.30 12.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30 10.00 – 13.00 10.00 10.00 - 12.00 11.30 12.30 14.00 13.00 – 16.00 16.00 – 17.00 20.00 – 21.30
Green Gym Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health Street Dancing (11-16 years) Grow Your Own Gardening Run in Thetford Run in Thetford Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing (11-16 years) Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health Grow Your Own Gardening Street Dancing (11-16 years) Run in Thetford Run in Thetford Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing (11-16 years) Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health Green Gym Grow Your Own Gardening Run in Thetford Run in Thetford Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing (11-16 years) Ballroom & Latin Dancing Green Gym Walking for Health Grow Your Own Gardening Run in Thetford Run in Thetford Walking for Health Green Gym Boxing (11-16 years) Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Please contact Jane Delaney Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (1 or 2 miles) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.00)* Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below) Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre Meet outside Thetford Town Council Offices Meet at Santon Downham Forestry Commission car park (4 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.00)* Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Meet at Rishbeth Wood/Warren Lodge, B1107 (2 miles) Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.00)* Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre Meet outside Thetford Town Council Offices Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (1 or 2 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.00)* Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Thetford Riverside Kiosk (2.5 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below) Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre Meet outside Thetford Town Council Offices Meet at Lynford Stag, A134 between Thetford Mundford (1.5 or 2 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.00)* Carnegie Rooms (£3.50) Please contact Jane Delaney Meet at West Harling Heath Car Park (3.2 miles) Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below) Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre Meet outside Thetford Town Council Offices Meet at Santon Downham Forestry Commission car park (2.5 miles) Please contact Jane Delaney Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.00)* Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)
Tue 8 June Wed 9 June Thu 10 June Fri 11 June Sat 12 June Mon 14 June Tue 15 June Wed 16 June Thu 17 June Fri 18 June Sun 20 June Mon 21 June
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1940’s Swing Dance . . . . . . . . .Corinne Fulford . . . . . . . .07802 701911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .info@dadsarmythetford.org.uk Ballroom and Latin Dancing . . . .Sam Dawson . . . . . . . . .01362 656870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam.Dawson@breckland.gov.uk Boxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stefan Clifford . . . . . . . .01362 656336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .stefan.clifford@breckland.gov.uk Combat Boot Camp . . . . . . . . . .Catherine . . . . . . . . . . . .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 Run in Thetford . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Clarke . . . . . . . . . . .01603 697009 / 07881 900375 . . . .nick.clarke@activenorfolk.org Street Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stefan Clifford . . . . . . . .01362 656336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .stefan.clifford@breckland.gov.uk Walking for Health . . . . . . . . . . .Malcolm Bellingham . . . .01842 757351 / 07747 077159 . . . .malcolm.bellingham@yahoo.com
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Meet the Team: An interview with Malcolm Bellingham Malcolm Bellingham is the enthusiastic Walking for Health Coordinator for Thetford and Brandon. We met up to find out a bit more about how he got involved in the walking groups and what to expect if you go along to one of the walks. Malcolm has been married for over 40 years and has lived in Norfolk for the past 4 ½ years. After retiring as a Fire Officer he found himself spending a lot of time at home alone and felt he was “getting old”. Encouraged by a friend of his wife’s, and determined not to get old just yet, he joined the Watton Walking for Health group on their twice weekly walks. Malcolm soon started to feel more himself and brought smiles to everyone with stories from his Fire Service past. His sense of humour and love of helping to motivate people to be healthier was soon spotted and he trained to become a walk leader before later became the Coordinator. This is a role he now carries out with the support of his fantastic volunteer walk leaders, who he is quick to point out ‘make it all possible’. The walks are primarily health walks, but a lot of people join for other reasons; usually to meet people or to find interesting new locations as the walks are always changing. Everyone is catered for with walks ranging from 1 to 4 miles. They generally take advantage of the “jewel on our doorstep” that is Thetford Forest. There are 2 or 3 voluntary walk leaders on each walk, one staying at the back of the pack and the other at the front so you will never be left alone if you are a slower walker. Foam footprints are dropped when they change direction too so you will never get lost!
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The idea of health walks is to “move at a brisk pace to get your heart rate and breathing rate raised and to get your body warm” but you should never feel uncomfortable so that you can no longer have a conversation. Shorter walks can also be arranged and some walks are suitable for pushchairs, mobility scooters and wheelchairs, as highlighted in Malcolm’s new Spring Programme. Joining the walks is completely free; the only time you might need some money is if you decide to go for tea or coffee at the end with the group as a reward for your efforts! To find out more then contact Malcolm on 01842 757351 or email malcolm.bellingham@yahoo.com.
Steps to Success To set yourself up for success think about planning a healthy diet as a number of small manageable steps rather than one big drastic change. If you approach the changes gradually and with commitment, you will have a healthy diet sooner than you think.
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ALL BEING WELL ROADSHOW MARKET PLACE, THETFORD 2ND JUNE 2010 10.00am – 4.00pm FREE EVENT with fun activities for all ages and abilities. The All Being Well Roadshow, supported by BBC Radio Norfolk is a fun filled free event, which has been made possible by the Big Lottery Fund and organised by CSV (Community Service Volunteers). This action packed day brings National and Local partnerships together to celebrate National Family and Volunteer Week, it has been tailor made for you to discover fun ways to get healthy! Free activities will take place throughout the day with experts on hand to provide you with helpful advice on; healthy eating, healthy mind and exciting ways to get active and have some fun. There will be terrific give-aways too; including stepometers, fresh fruit, healthy goody bags as well as the opportunity to make your own free fresh fruit smoothie on our smoothie bike. Join us to discover that getting healthy can be “a walk in the park”!
Think you have no space to grow fresh vegetables and herbs? Even if you live in a flat or have a tiny courtyard, you can still enjoy growing fresh herbs and vegetables in the smallest of spaces with pots, hanging baskets and other types of containers. Window boxes have more room, so you can squeeze in more! Are you aware you can grow tomatoes and strawberries or any other cascading vegetables i.e. dwarf French beans in hanging baskets?
Who can? YOU can! Healthy eating for all the family is not about strictness, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible. It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Additionally, learning the habits of healthy eating can improve your health by boosting your energy, sharpening your memory and stabilizing your mood. So expand your range of healthy food choices and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet.
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Norfolk RCC – Community Gardening Project Spring has definitely finally sprung and its time to get gardening! If you haven’t grown your own vegetables before or have tried but want some more pointers then come along to the training sessions at Riversdale Community Centre. Gardening is a great way to get outside in the spring sunshine and get active in a friendly environment! All are welcome and whatever your age or experience level, come along and get involved! Sessions will include looking at what you can grow in containers/pots on balconies and windowsills, so if you do not have a large garden you can still find out about growing your own vegetables with the space you have at home. Sessions are free, and the training is informal and fun. May sessions are on the 10th and 24th May from 10am-noon. If you would like to attend or have any questions please contact Lucinda Leonard on 01362 698 216 or email lucinda@norfolkrcc.org.uk
Competition How would you like to win Thetford Garden Centre gift vouchers worth £50? Simply answer the following question: ‘Norfolk RCC are currently running adult training sessions in Thetford: Where are these held?’ How to enter: Either send your answer on a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to Carol Doherty, Thetford Healthy Town Programme Office, The Limes, 32 Bridge Street, Thetford, IP24 3AG by Midnight on 31 May 2010, or enter via the website at www.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk The closing date for entries is midnight on 31 May 2010 and the winner’s name will be chosen at random from all the correct answers and published in the next newsletter and on the web site. The Programme Manager’s decision is final. Entries will not be accepted from anyone associated with the organization or administration of Thetford Healthy Town projects. The winner will be informed within seven days of the closing date.
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