6 Maidstone Borough Council
Need some help with your new year’s resolutions? Every year, around 7 million of us will make a New Year’s resolution to improve an aspect of our health and stopping smoking is one of the most common ones.
Break down your goal into smaller steps and reward yourself when you achieve one of these. Tell your friends that you are stopping smoking, focus on the benefits — financial and physical — of success and keep a diary of your progress.
Want to quit
smoking? Stopping smoking is one of the most common new
year’s resolutions. To help you on your way, break down your goal into smaller steps — for example not smoking for a week, or a month - and reward yourself when you achieve one of these. It’s also a good idea to remind yourself of the benefits — both financial and physical — of stopping smoking. Try putting the money you’d normally spend on cigarettes in a jar each week and watch how quickly it adds up!
If you’re trying to give up, we’ve got plenty of information on where to get help on our website at
maidstone.gov.uk/ stopsmoking. Sports for Young People
Give boxing a try Olympia Boxing runs community amateur boxing sessions for young people with events in Maidstone, including Shepway and Headcorn. All participants have the opportunity to gain certificates and prizes in learning the basics of Olympic style boxing. Olympia Boxing provides a great platform for young people who would like to give boxing a try. Coaches will then encourage and signpost participants to their local ABA clubs where they can advance their skills and have the chance to compete.
For more information contact Lee Owen by email,
lee@olympiaboxing.co.uk, or phone, 07854 949370
Kick Kent
Kick Kent is a sports charity that aims to help young people discover their potential by teaching life skills through sport. It is staffed by a friendly team of UEFA football, ECB Cricket and RFU Rugby Coaches with a passion to help young people develop socially and emotionally within a social framework that aims to benefit the community. If you would like to see a Kick Kent sports community scheme running in your area, or would like more information please get in touch with Kier Wilson by email,
Keir@nkcc.org.uk, or phone, 07815 039497.
Weight Management Programmes
Maidstone Borough Council runs a range of weight loss courses to help you to achieve your weight loss goals and improve your health.
Go For It:
Free family and children’s weight management programme, to ensure a healthier lifestyle aimed at 5 – 17 year olds. Held at Zeroth Active Zone, Boughton Lane, Maidstone.
Weight For Life: Free 10 week holistic lifestyle programme, including nutrition advice and low cost exercise regime for just £1 per visit. Held at Zeroth Active Zone, Boughton Lane.
SNAP Disco
The next two SNAP discos for young people aged 11 to 16 will take place on 31 January and 4 April 2014.
The discos will be held at Maidstone Leisure Centre and run from 7pm until 10:30pm.
The SNAP (Say No And Phone) discos are held in collaboration with Kent Police and Crimestoppers as part of a say no to drugs campaign. The discos have been running for over 15 years and have a trusted reputation with police officers and partner agencies on hand throughout the event.
At SNAP dance nights, security is a top priority, so you and all your friends can listen to live music and meet new
people in a very safe environment.
Tickets cost £5. If you would like more information or if you would like to buy tickets, please contact Maidstone Leisure Centre on 0845 155 22 77. If you are a parent looking for reassurance and peace of mind before sending your children to their first SNAP event then please contact PC Paul Hughes, Maidstone’s Safer Schools Officer on 01622 604144.
Visit the Facebook page for Maidstone SNAP:
www.facebook.com/maidstonesnap
Adult Weight Management Programme: A 12 week programme of weekly diet and nutrition seminars, and you can take advantage of the low cost gym, swim and exercise classes for just £1 per visit. Held at Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park.
Weight For It:
Free 10 week weight loss programme for adults - fun & friendly weekly weigh-in with diet and nutritional advice, delivered across Maidstone borough.
For more information on any of the programmes email
healthy.living@
maidstone.gov.uk
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