Mind Exercise Nutrition…


Following the success of last term’s MEND (Mind Exercise Nutrition…Do it!) childhood weight management programme, the course will re- commence in the new school year. With one in three children in


Brighton and Hove above a healthy weight, the MEND programme aims to help local families become fitter, healthier and happier. The 10-week after-school


programme, run by the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership in conjunction with NHS Brighton and Hove and Albion in the Community, is held at various locations for children aged 5- 7 and 7-13 across Brighton and Hove. At the programme, local families with children learn about nutrition and how to maintain a balanced diet


and children take part in fun games and activities. The free course, which was


developed in partnership with child health experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital, also includes a visit to the local supermarket where the children and their parents learn how to read food labels. The children did brilliantly last


term. 9 children completed the programme, 5 of which had an improved Body Mass Index measurement by the end of the course. On completing the course, the group enjoyed a trip to 9 Rooms Karaoke, who kindly gave us a free session at their club. The programme created many friendships and participants are keen


Choose local


Getting a veg box (and other local produce) delivered is a great way to ensure that you are eating seasonally, reducing your food packaging and enjoying fresh produce. It also supports local businesses who are working in ways that respect the environment. Small boxes start from about £9 a week


Ashurst Organics Ashurst Organics is a local vegetable box scheme supplying fresh vegetables to Brighton, Lewes, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, and Worthing. Also selling wholemeal bread, apple & pear juice, free-range eggs and fresh herbs. Contact: 01273 891219 or email


ashurstveg@btinternet.com www.ashurst-organics.weebly.com


Barcombe Nurseries Barcombe have been growing vegetables and selling them through their box scheme since 1997. They offer different size boxes of vegetables and fruit. They also sell organic apple juice, eggs and honey. Visitors and volunteers are welcome. Contact: 01273 400011 or email


barcombenurseries@tiscali.co.uk www.barcombenurseries.co.uk


Hankham Organics Organic vegetable box scheme delivered to your doorstep. There is a strong bias towards leafy salads and herbs but also expect to find over 50 different vegetables in your box throughout the year and you can also add fruit and eggs to your weekly order. Contact: Miles or Mandy on


01323 741000 or 07815 019902 or www.hankhamorganics.co.uk


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to keep in touch, aiming to continue with their healthier lifestyles. Jo, a local parent who attended the


programme with her daughter Ella says: “MEND has helped us to get more fit and healthy together and has also brought us closer together as a family. I have recommended the MEND programme to people I know and will carry on doing so. Whilst doing MEND my daughter has now gained a lot more confidence especially in the swimming pool.” Places are limited so if you think your child is above a healthy weight and would like to find out more, call 01273 431703.


Do it!


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