Healthy Lifestyle Course
This course is for women who want to make positive changes to their lifestyle with friendly support. Each session involves discussion around healthy eating and weight management, practical cooking and 30 minutes of exercise. You will have the opportunity to have a voluntary health check.
When: Starts Thursday 8th May for 8 weeks 12.30 – 2.30pm
Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, 127 Page Hall Road
How to take part: Women only. Please book
Cost: Free
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Feeling Good on Verdon Street project – Cook and Eat sessions
Where: The Furnival, Verdon Street
When: Once per month, Thursday 24th April, Thursday 22nd May and Thursday 26th June, 11.30am – 1.30pm
How to take part: Open to all
Cost: Free
Contact: Somshun Nessa on 07960 084 119 or email: mailtosomshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk
Women Only Exercise Course
Exercise course for women who would like to lose weight. Each session involves 30 – 45 minutes of exercise for weight loss with support and advice.
When: Starts May 2014 for 6 weeks
Where: Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street
How to take part: You need to be either:
A woman under the age of 55 and have two or more lifestyle risk factors (Family history, smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, impaired glucose fasting, sedentary lifestyle).
Diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic or at risk / family history.
A waist circumference greater than 80cm.
Have a BMI no greater than 35.
Cost: Free
Contact: To book a place contact Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk