Thetford Healthy Town

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spring into actionspring into actionWelcome to the spring edition of the Thetford Healthy Town newsletter. Over the past6 months over 20 projects have been launched to help you improve your health, byincreasing your physical activity and helping you to make small changes to your diet.

This month your newsletter includes just some of the great examples that areavailable to you as part of the Thetford Healthy Town programme. If you areinterested in joining in, then please contact the appropriate project leader – detailsare on the centre pages.

This month there is also a new competition with a fantastic prize on offer, read on tofind out more or visit our web page: www.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

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Bike It!The Sustrans Bike It project continues to gain momentumin Thetford. Dr Bike sessions have been run at Raleigh andDrake Infant Schools as well as The Bishops C of E PrimarySchool. Pupils brought their bikes into School where theywere safety checked and minor repairs were carried out.

Bishops C of E Primary School are also taking part in anational ‘virtual bike race’. Every journey pupils make toschool counts for miles, and they are currently in 16th placeout of 434 schools nationally! Well done Bishops! Thechildren love cycling and 16 dedicated cyclists even turnedup in the snow to get a free breakfast! One Bishops Schoolpupil, Josh Murad (pictured above ), also won our calendarcompetition and is now the proud owner of a new bike!

Pupils from Reception and years 1 and 2 at the BishopsSchool, as well as Raleigh and Drake Infant Schools, arealso soon to have their very own 'virtual race'. The schoolthat travels the furthest will win 4 green venture bicycles!

Both Queensway and Admirals Junior Schools will also bejoining in the fun shortly, having just signed up for the BikeIt project. 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.

As well as helping schools Georgie has also been showingSt. Johns Ambulance Youth Club how to repair puncturesand talking generally about bike care.

Free Bike Check-UpIf you would like to get a free check-up for your bike thencome along to the opening of the ‘Thetford Meet Up Café’(former Redcastle Furze Community Centre) on Thursday8th April (2pm - 4pm) where Georgie will be running a DrBike session.

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1940’s Dance Classes at the Carnegie Rooms

Dance classes will begin in September at the Carnegie Rooms. We will berunning two classes: 'Swing Jive' classes together with a new class for thosepeople who have already been through the beginner's class and wish to learn'Boogie Woogie'.

For a full list of available dates and any further information please contactCorinne Fulford on 07802 701911 or visit www.dadsarmythetford.org.uk

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Delia has been attending the Norfolk RCC CommunityGardening training sessions at the Riversdale CommunityCentre since February when they began. Married and livingin Thetford, Delia is a full timeMum to her three children.Before starting her family Deliaworked as a nurse, howevergardening is one of herinterests and she is attendingthe classes to develop hergardening knowledge whichshe can then pass on toher children.

We asked Delia a fewquestions:

What have you learntfrom the classes?‘Lots of informationabout composting,some pointers aboutpruning. What to dowith the soil in theraised beds after winter and aboutplanting broad beans and tomato seeds.’

What is the best part of the training?‘Learning about gardening as well as new plants and usefultips. Meeting with a friendly group, all with similarinterests.’

How are you using what you have learnt?‘Planting the seeds at home that I have been given to meon the course, pruned my fruit trees. Will change somethings with my compost bin after today’s session!’

Has attending the classes changed any of your plans?‘I am planning to help in the gardening club at one of mychildren’s school. Also to get into my own garden more.’

Are there any health benefits in attending the classes?

‘Its encouraging me to go out in myown garden, which has been beneficial

to my general health (fresh air, light anddigging etc). Also, from a social point of

view, it is good to meet other people, andwe have a laugh which is always a good

medicine.’

What would you say to others thinkingof attending the gardening classes?

‘It is a very informative course about generalgardening and growing vegetables; very

informal and friendly.

If you would like to have a go at growing yourown vegetables then come along and get

involved! All are welcome to attend the GrowYour Own Gardening classes, we just ask that

you book your free place with us so we knowhow many people to expect, as spaces are

limited. The garden is fully accessible. Futurecourses are planned for 12th April, 26th April, 10th May,24th May, 7th June, 12 June (Saturday), 21st June and the26th June (Saturday). All sessions are 10am - noon at theRiversdale Centre, Tanner Street, Thetford.

If you would like to attend any of the training sessions orfind out more please book withLucinda Leonard at Norfolk RCCTel 01362 698 216 or email:[email protected]

Riversdale Community Gardening Project

Kids need to have 60 activeminutes a day, this can helpkeep their hearts healthyand their bones strong! Theydon’t have to do this all atonce as it can be built upthroughout the day startingwith a walk to school!

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Dare to be different... Military fitness sessions for Thetford residents

A taster programme of beginners Ballroom and Latin danceclasses has scored top marks with Thetford residentsattracting a regular following of over 50 keen dancers, andorganisers have decided to continue the classes for afurther 16 weeks.

Funded through the Thetford Healthy Town initiative andorganised by Breckland Council, the Ballroom and Latindance classes began in January and have attractedBreckland residents of all ages, and range from those withlittle or no experience to more practiced dancers.Instructors Xavier and Joanna Navarre have covered thebasics of Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Jive, Cha Cha Cha andSamba and in future sessions will tackle tango, rumba,paso doble and jive.

After a short break, the classes will resume on Wednesday21st April at the Carnegie Rooms from 8 - 9.30pm, whenthe cost will be £3.50 per session.

Breckland Council Executive Member for Communities andBenefits, Theresa Hewett said -

“We were overwhelmed by the fantastic take-up of theBallroom and Latin dance classes, and are delighted thateveryone is keen to continue. We’re hoping that the

numbers will continue to grow – new members are alwayswelcome. This is a great opportunity for anyone who’salways wanted to have a go at old-time dance, or perhapsjust wants to get out, get fit or meet new friends.

Debra Ridgeway, who has been attending the classes said -

“I am having great fun; it makes me laugh and I amkeeping fit. I was worried about going along on my own,but the dance leaders and the group are so welcoming. Iwould encourage everyone to give it a go!”

No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome, withor without a partner! No booking is necessary. For furtherinformation contact Sam Dawson on 01362 656870 oremail [email protected].

Thetford ballroom classes score top marks

As part of the Thetford Healthy Town project, Combat Boot Camp will be runningmilitary style training sessions in locations across the town over the comingmonths, including some free sessions sponsored by the project.

Whatever your motivation, Combat Boot Camp can help you get on the road to ahealthier lifestyle. Fun, but hard work, the sessions are ideal for anyone betweenthe ages of 16 - 80, male or female, who is looking to lose weight, tone up,increase their fitness levels, test themselves physically or who just needssomeone to monitor their progress to a healthier lifestyle.

Lead trainer Ronnie Hughes is a former leading Physical Training Instructor withHM Royal Navy. Through the use of physical training activity and controllednutrition, the team works closely with participants on the start of a journey of selfdiscovery.

To find out more about Combat Boot Camp, contact Catherine on 08456 345185 or email: [email protected] To find out more about the Thetford Healthy Town project visitwww.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk


Date Time Activity Venue and DetailsThu 1 April 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney (see contacts below)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 2 April 18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 3 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)Tue 6 April 3.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney.Thu 8 April 10.00 – 12.00 Multi-Sports Session Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2)

(5-11 years) Contact Stefan Clifford for more information (see contacts below)10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney14.00 – 16.00 Dr Bike Thetford Meet Up Café (former Redcastle Furze Community Centre)18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Fri 9 April 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (4 miles)18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Sat 10 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

Sun 11 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyMon 12 April 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)

14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Santon Downham Forestry Commission car park (2.5 miles)Tue 13 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyThu 15 April 10.00 – 12.00 Multi-Sports Session Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2)

(5-11 years) Contact Stefan Clifford for more information10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Fri 16 April 10:00 Walking for Health Meet at East Wretham Nature Reserve car park on A1075 (3 miles).18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Sat 17 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

Mon 19 April 11.30 Running Club Meet at Thetford Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (2.5 or 3.5 miles).

Tue 20 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyWed 21 April 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 22 April 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 23 April 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Castle Street car park (3 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 24 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing (11-16 years) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Mon 26 April 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)11.30 Running Club Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre.14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Rishbeth Wood/Warren Lodge, B1107 (4 miles)

Tue 27 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyWed 28 April 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 29 April 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 30 April 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Brandon Country Park main car park (1.5 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

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Ballroom and Latin Dancing . . . . . . .Sam Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01362 656870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stefan Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01362 656336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Boot Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catherine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08456 345185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Bike / Bike It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgie Burr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 757349 / 07973 128206 . . . . . . . [email protected] Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Delaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01842 757349 / 07836 624135 . . . . . . . [email protected] Your Own - Gardening . . . . . .Lucinda Leonard . . . . . . . . . . .01362 698216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stefan Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01362 656336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01603 697009 / 07881 900375 . . . . . . . [email protected] Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stefan Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01362 656336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] for Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Malcolm Bellingham . . . . . . .01842 757351 / 07747 077159 . . . . . . [email protected]

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Date Time Activity Venue and DetailsSat 1 May 0.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)


Tue 4 May 3.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney16.00 – 17.00 Boxing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Wed 5 May 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 6 May 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 7 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (1 or 2 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 8 May 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)


Mon 10 May 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)11.30 Running Club Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Castle Street car park (3 miles)



18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 14 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Knettishall Heath Country Park,main car park (2.5 miles)


11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)

Mon 17 May 11.30 Running Club Meet Breckland Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at West Harling Heath car park (3 miles)



18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 21 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside kiosk (2.5 or 3.5 miles)


11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)

Sun 23 May 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyMon 24 May 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)

11.30 Running Club Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Knettishall Heath Country Park main car park. (2.5 miles)

Tue 25 May 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney16.00 – 17.00 Boxing Thetford Leisure Centre (£2)

Wed 26 May 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 27 May 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyFri 28 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at indicator post 6 on B1106 between

Elveden and Brandon (2.5 miles)Sat 29 May 13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)

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grow up with dangerous amounts of

fat in their bodies. This can cause life-

threatening diseases like cancer, type

2 diabetes and heart disease

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all count towards your 5 a day. It’s important

to eat lots of fruit and vegetables as they may

reduce our chances of getting diseases like

some cancers and heart disease.

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META Health working closely with migrant workers

META Health has been working closely with the migrantworker community of Thetford to gauge awareness ofservices provided by health professionals, and to increaseunderstanding of and access to the services available.META Health has also been focusing on informing clients ofthe importance of registering with a GP and has activelyassisted those who have not already done so to ensure thatthey do become registered.

Keystone Development Trust is delighted to announce thelaunch of a new NHS and META Stop Smoking Service. Theservice is aimed at providing a free, easily accessibleservice, to guide and support migrant workers in Thetfordwho wish to stop smoking. The project is off to a greatstart, with several clients already signed to up and havingundertaken the first session.

For more information on META Health and META StopSmoking Services please contact Danielle Ross on 01842754639 or [email protected].

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METAThetford Opening Hours:Monday 10.00 – 17.00Tuesday 10.00 – 17.00Thursday 10.00 – 17.00Friday 13.00 – 19.00Saturday 9.30 – 13.30

Coming Soon…. . Boxing!!!

Breckland Council and Parkwood Leisurehave teamed up with Attleborough BoxingClub to organise boxing courses at ThetfordLeisure Centre with effect from Tuesday4th May 2010. Sessions will be open to11 - 16 year olds and will be at a cost of £2.00. Parental consent will be required.

For more information, please contact Stefan Clifford,Sports Development Officer at Breckland Council. Tel: 01362 656 336 or email:[email protected]

Walking for HealthThe Thetford Walking for Health group have beencontinuing their twice weekly meetings and on the 7thFebruary put on a special 8 mile walk along the Pingo Trailsituated halfway between Thetford and Watton.

Fifty-three walkers and 3 leaders enjoyed the gentle pace,and at the half-way point stopped for a picnic in the idyllicsurroundings. The weather was very kind to them on theday considering the conditions that they have had to put upwith over the last 3 months!

If you would like to join them on their regular walks inThetford and the surrounding area, then please contactMalcolm on 01842 757351 or email: [email protected].

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Would you like to help?As part of the Thetford Healthy Town programme, Priory Research Services will be offering a two day course inCommunity Action Research Methods on 19th and 20th April. The course will run from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm on eachday, and will be held at the Wereham House Hotel,Thetford.

This training will provide you with the skills necessary to become a peer action researcher for the Thetford HealthyTown Programme. You could be involved in helping to put together a questionnaire and taking part in data collectionwhich will assist in measuring the effectiveness of the Healthy Town Programme in Thetford.

The training will equip you with the required skills to do this which include:

• Communication skills • Active listening skills • Questionnaire design • Information on different types of questions to ask • How we do research in our community • What is community action research

If you would like to take part in this opportunity, or would like any further information, please contact a member of thePriory Research Services team on 01493 855421 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can email the Thetford Healthy Town programme office:[email protected]

The BTCV Thetford Green Gym has been working tirelessly at the BTONunnery Lakes site over the last few months carrying out conservationactivities. The outside tasks are FREE, beneficial to the environment andthe participant’s physical and mental health, as well as being great fun!The group has at last finished one of its missions of scrub clearance alongthe old railway track. The project was overseen at all times by hard taskmasters - “The Girls” (as pictured in the background!) Upcoming taskswill also include litter picking, work in the community and more sessionson our home site at the BTO.

Come along and enjoy the benefits too!For more information, please contact Jane Delaney on 07836 624135 or email: [email protected]

Green Gym

Green Ventures

Green Ventures is a bike re-use project that collects bikesbefore they go to landfill from waste recycling centre andalso donated from the public. The bikes are then taken totheir retail outlet at Unit 4, Brunel Way, Thetford, IP24 1HP.A small selection of bikes are also available from ourfurniture shop unit at 53/54 York Way, Thetford IP24 1EE

We have a range of children’s and adult bikes ranging frommountain bikes to road bikes and all are available forpurchase and all bikes sold are checked by a qualifiedbicycle mechanic and come with a 30 day warranty.

If you have a bike you no longer use and would like todonate it then please [email protected] or Tel: 01842 821459

Opening Hours (Brunel Way): Tuesday to Friday from 11 – 5pm (York Way): Thursday to Friday from 10 – 4pm, Sat 10 – 2pm



The Joy of Food

Can’t cook, but want to? Confused about recipes? Then youneed The Joy of Food! It’s informative, fun and free. Wecan help you start a healthier lifestyle.

We are all about eating for pleasure and cooking for yourhealth. What we eat can make so much difference to theway we feel so we believe that good habits start in thekitchen. The Joy of Food shows you how to buy, prepareand enjoy inexpensive healthy food. You get the opportunityto try new recipe ideas and learn to cook with confidencefor free.

We offer a fresh approach to cooking with our sessions thatemphasise hands-on experience, inspirational teaching aswell as having fun. Participants can taste new foods,experience different ways of preparing and cooking andlearn to make meals that will make mouths water.Everyone gets the opportunity to actually cook a meal andthen sit down together and enjoy eating it.

The Joy of Food is available to all 14 to 30 year olds, sowhy not come along with your friends and family and seejust how easy and enjoyable healthy eating can be? Theprogramme consists of four 3-hour cooking and eatingsessions, usually over a four week period. Courses arebeing held in your local community centres.

For further information and to book a place on a course,contact Sean West on 01842 768305 / 07786 363499 oremail: [email protected].

CompetitionWe are holding a competitionthis month for a family to wina Locally Sourced HealthyFood Hamper worth £50.

Simply answer the following question:Who is the person that you would contact if youwanted to learn more about how to cook deliciousfood on a Joy of Food course?

How to enter:Either send your answer on a postcard with your name,address and telephone number to Carol Doherty, ThetfordHealthy Town Programme Office, The Limes, 32 BridgeStreet, Thetford, IP24 3AG by Midnight on Monday 12April 2010, or Enter via the website atwww.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

The closing date for entries is midnight on 12 April 2010and the winner’s name will be chosen at random from allthe correct answers and published in the next newsletterand on the web site. The Programme Manager’s decisionis final. Entries will not be accepted from anyoneassociated with The Joy of Food. The winner will beinformed within seven days of the closing date.

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Adults need to be active for 30 minutes, 5times a week. You don’t have to get these all atonce as you can collect them in 10 minutebouts throughout the day.

Did you know�Did you know�Thetford Green Travel Map

Norfolk County Council will be launching a new Green TravelMap for Thetford on Wednesday 7th April 2010 at theMarket Place. Come along and join in the fun which willinclude stalls, exhibitions and practical advice.


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