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Sign up for MEND in September
- Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It! preschool
MEND is a free, fun 10 week lifestyle programme for 5 to 16 year olds who
are above a healthy weight, as well as their parents or carers. gymnastics
Participants learn about the impor- Committing to MEND is a brave
tance of nutrition and exercise. There thing to do for both parents and where an early
are groups for different ages: children. Recognising there are issues start makes a world
• MEND 5-7 starts on Wednesday with weight that need to be addressed
25 September, 3.45pm to 5.30pm, is one thing, doing something about of difference!
and will meet once a week at Oasis it and contacting the MEND team
Leisure Centre; requires a big step.
• MEND 7-13 will meet twice a week For details about MEND in Swin-
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm, don call Emma Sperring on 01793
from Tuesday 17 September at Link 465412 or 0781 851 0563 or mail:
Centre; [email protected]
• MEND Teens will take place twice www.leisureinswindon.co.uk
a week on Mondays and Wednesdays Find out more at www.mendcentral.
between 4pm and 6pm at Stratton org or call MEND Central for free on
Community Leisure Centre. 0800 230 0263.
Rewards for doing MEND
All who complete the 10 week programme are invited to take part in a
fun day of activity.

daily classes for the under 5’s
01793 822262

www.esprit-gymnastics.co.uk

MEND: where families

get fit and healthy for free

Pictured are some of the youngsters from the summer courses who en-
joyed a day of activity at the PGL adventure centre at Liddington, having a
go on the giant swing, archery, abseiling and climbing the 30 metre tower.
Dad Mark Sharp, rear left, got involved when his son Ben attended MEND
7 - 13 in 2008. Mark has now become a MEND exercise instructor and Ben,
centre back, plans to also train as an instructor.
Pictured with participants is exercise leader Chris Bailey, back right.

Salt Way Children’s Centre
Pearl Road, Middleleaze
Swindon SN5 5TD
Tel: 01793 465364
www.childrenssociety.org.uk/saltwaycc MEND is a fun, free 10-week programme for
Football Fun children aged 5-16 years and their parents
at September’s Dads/Male Carers Group
21 September, 10.30am -11.30am at Robert le Kyng CC. If you think your child is over a healthy weight and would like
A bookable session for children aged up to 8 years with coaching further information about MEND
from Swindon Town Football Club’s Football in the Community please call Emma Sperring on 01793 465412
‘Let’s Play’ or email [email protected]
Learning to have fun with your toddler (1 - 2yrs) or visit www.leisureinswindon.co.uk
Dates to be confirmed. Help your child learn and develop,
using everyday life opportunities. Join other parents/carers
for fun and exciting activities with songs and talktime

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