Colchester United FCFamily Health Programmes
Healthy Together
Families now have the opportunity to get Healthy Together thanks to a fun, supportive and enjoyable programme which is completely free of charge.
The eight week programme is run by Colchester United Community Sports Trust and is aimed at families with children aged 4 to 7-years-old who want to:
- improve their health and wellbeing
- increase physical activity levels
- develop cooking skills and confidence
- increase their knowledge around healthy eating
- improve their relationships
It gives both adults and children the chance to get active, learn about healthy eating and develop a happy and healthy family lifestyle.
The sessions take place on Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm at Shrub End Community and Sports Centre.
Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more information please download our flier and to book a place please email health@cucst.org.uk or call 01206 572378.
Healthy Together Roadshows
The Healthy Together Roadshow at the Weston Homes Community Stadium is a free event for local school children, families and residents. The event is designed to provide a fun opportunity for local people to take part in activities, find out about local opportunities and to help them make positive lifestyle changes.
Services/ activities include:
- Health assessments i.e. blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes checks and BMI
- Fitness assessments - back strength, flexibility, fitness
- Venda Blenda – make a smoothie and get active at the same time!
- Information stands on physical activity, healthy eating, parenting, childrens centre, drugs and alcohol, smoking cessation
- Physical activity taster sessions
- Tour of the stadium
- Food tasting and healthy snacks prepared by participants
- Local produce and complementary therapy services
- Local support agencies and services
- Prize draw and quiz
- Education programmes taster sessions
- Arts and crafts activities.
The next Healthy Together Roadshow will take place at our annual Community Open Day on Sunday 4 July 2010 at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester.
