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CSF Launches New Health Programmes

New initiatives unveiled at Liverpool game

The Community Sports Foundation unveiled a range of new health initiatives on Saturday 28th April; funded by the Premier League’s charity arm ‘Creating Chances’ and continued support from NHS Norfolk & Waveney.

The Health project will provide a comprehensive programme of weight / health management and preventative initiatives to three target age groups including children, young people and older people.

On Saturday, guests from the Premier League, NHS Norfolk & Waveney and Inspire International joined CSF Health team members on the pitch at half time during Norwich City’s home fixture against Liverpool.

The new and improved Health programmes include:

Children -

MEND 5-7 & 7-13 – The MEND programme is designed for children and their families to learn about exercise and nutrition, which in turn helps to build their confidence and self-esteem and makes an incredible difference to the lives of children and their families.

Healthy Multi Skills – This programme is to be taken around schools in Norfolk. Aiming to develop the understanding of a healthy lifestyle sessions include learning about nutrition, the importance of exercise, fluids and food labelling. The programme will also improve the physical literacy of pupils by addressing and improving their fundamental movement skills, agility, balance and coordination.

Older Children -

Kickz Health Workshops - Through the existing two Kickz programmes, the Health programme will provide five Health workshops per year on sexual health, drugs, alcohol, smoking and nutrition.

Fit4It – Fit4it is a ten week programme with sessions lasting for an hour and a half which include classroom sessions about nutrition and mind span and also includes different exercise sessions. The programme has been designed to help raise aspirations and maintain participant’s weight throughout the programme.

Older People -

Extra Time – The Extra Time programme will continue within the new health initiative. The programme is for people over the age of 55 to participate in a weekly exercise session and then regroup for an hour’s social session at Carrow Road. The programme is also set to launch at a new venue in North Walsham.

Health Information Points - The Health Information Points (HIPs) will provide non clinical advice, measurements and signposting to older people over the age of 45 to increase their health and wellbeing. The purpose of the HIP’s is to encourage people over the age of 45 to take part in an NHS health check and, by taking the Health Information Point on tour around the county, it will reach out into the community to people who do not access the local GP services.

For more information on any of the Health programmes visit the Health section of the website.

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Extra Time Trip to Colney

Group enjoys football coaching and social morning at training ground

The Community Sports Foundation’s Extra Time group for over 55s enjoyed a day out last week at the Norwich City FC training ground at Colney.

Under 11’s academy coach Matthew Wright led the 32 members in attendance through an hour-long football session on the indoor training dome pitch, before a question and answer session with Academy Recruitment Development Officer Colin Watts.

First team squad members Korey Smith and Matthew Ball joined the group for a cup of tea and a chat to round off the morning.

Extra Time member Glenda Perkin said that the group enjoyed their day:

“We have had a really lovely visit to Colney and it was very interesting to chat with Colin and Matthew. It’s a terrific facility and as most of us are mad Norwich City fans it was great to see where the players train.”

Extra Time provides an opportunity for over 55s to meet weekly for various physical activities followed by a social morning at Carrow Road which often includes a talk from a local personality.

Previous visitors to the Extra Time group include BBC Radio Norfolk Presenter Chris Goreham, Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones, David McNally and Craig Fleming.

If you would like to join the Extra Time group please contact Toby Nickerson, Health Development Officer at the Community Sports Foundation office on 01603 761122.

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New MEND Courses Available

New Norwich and North Walsham courses to begin next week

The Community Sports Foundation have added two new courses to the MEND programme in the quest to increase health and understanding of leading an active lifestyle among 7-13 year olds in Norfolk.

MEND 7-13 works with young people aged seven to 13 years old whose weight is above the national healthy average for their age. The sessions are spilt into three definitive headings: Mind (working on aiding behavioural change), Exercise (looking to introduce and engage the young people in physical exercise) and Nutrition (where the families are educated about the importance of a balanced diet).

The programme helps children and families manage their weight effectivly and lead healthier lives. Developed by child health experts and research shows it really works. With the support of their parents or carers, children learn how to improve their health, fitness and the way they feel about their bodies.

To find out if your are eligible to attend the MEND programme, check out the MEND programme BMI calculator. If you are eligible, you can access the programme in two ways - refer yourself and sign-up by contacting the MEND coordinator using the contact details below or by being reffered to the programme by your GP or health practictioner. Referrals must be sent to the MEND Coordinator.

The MEND programmes will be running at Riverside Leisure Centre in Norwich and the Victory Leisure Centre in North Walsham.

Riverside, Norwich – from Monday 16^th May 2011, 4pm - 6pm

Victory, North Walsham – from 18^th May 2011, 4pm – 6pm

To find out if your child is eligible to attend the MEND programme, visit www.mendprogramme.org and use the BMI calculator on the home page.

Alternatively, contact the CSF office on 01603 761122 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

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Extra Time Members Meet Chris Goreham

BBC Radio Norfolk commentator talks about Norwich City and life as a broadcaster

The Community Sports Foundation's Extra Time group were treated to a visit from BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham at Carrow Road on Wednesday morning.

Chris stopped in to chat about how he prepares for matchdays and to show the group the equipment he uses for a live broadcast.

After he answered some questions, Chris talked to members about the Extra Time programme and how it helps to keep them healthy and active.

Toby Nickerson, Health Development Officer said: "We all really enjoyed meeting Chris and it was interesting to hear about how he covers Norwich City games on a typical matchday."

The Extra Time Programme provides excercise and social networking opportunities to men and women aged 55+ on a weekly basis.

Since its introduction in September 2008, it has seen more than 100 men and women aged 55+ access the project.

You can view pictures of Chris and the Extra Time group here.

Hear the Extra Time members chat to Chris on his Radio Norfolk Breakfast Show on Thursday 28th April from 6:30-9:00am.

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Crossbar Challenge raises charity funds

CSF representatives take part in half time fundraiser

Six people representing the many different areas of Norwich City Community Sports Foundation (CSF) activities took part in a crossbar challenge at the recent Norwich City vs. Millwall match at Carrow Road to help raise funds for the charity. Two of the charities ambassadors, Jake Humphrey and former Norwich FC star Iwan Roberts, along with trustees were in attendance to support the event and let the fans know the reasons for the changes at the charity.

At half time Michael Douglas (Streetlife Soccer), Curtis Alton (Kickz), Ashley Davies (Disability Centre of Excellence), Naomi Cooper (Girls Centre of Excellence), Hope Middleton (Multi Skills programme) and Extra Time coach Pete Brown joined CSF mascot Sportasaurus on the pitch to try to hit the crossbar of the goal as many times as they could in order to raise the funds.

BT Local Business, who pledged £50 for every time the bar was hit, sponsored the challenge. In one minute the CSF representatives hit the bar on four occasions and thanks to BT Local Business it raised £200 for the charity.

The money will help support the charities wide range of activities as it helps over 50,000 people every year achieve their goals through sport, supporting some of the most disadvantaged, disabled and talented people across Norfolk and north Suffolk.

If you would like to get involved in future fundraising and sponsorship activities please contact the CSF team on 01603 761122 or visit the website at www.communitysportsfoundation.org.uk for full information on all courses and events.

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Successful Launch for CSF

Today marks the start of a new era for CSF

Norwich City Community Sports Foundation (CSF), launched today with an event attended by partners, trustees and ambassadors that took place at the Top of the City function room at Carrow Road.

The event, hosted by sports broadcaster and charity ambassador, Jake Humphrey, showcased the Foundations aims and goals to deliver quality, innovative services through football and sport with inspiring speeches from CSF Chairman Kevan Platt and Director Ian Thornton as they spoke about the history of CSF and how they are changing to move forward in the future.

Director Ian Thornton explains why the changes are happening; "Over the 19 years many different activities and projects have been developed that are not solely about football and nearly 40% of our current activities are based around delivering many different sports. So following the research that we undertook we felt that we were not portraying what we really do and how much difference we really make to the community."

CSF currently help over 50,000 people a year achieve their goals through sport, supporting some of the most disadvantaged, disabled and talented people across Norfolk. Micheal Douglas, a former member on CSF's Street Life Soccer course shared his story of how the charity had helped him turn his life around after he had found himself homeless before the new ambassadors spoke of their pride to represent the charity.

The new ambassadors in attendance were Jake Humphrey (sports broadcaster), Delia Smith (NCFC Director), Mick Dennis (Sports writer and broadcaster, Football Foundation Chairman), Dean Ashton (Former Norwich and England international), Craig Fleming (Former Norwich City FC Captain), and Iwan Roberts (Former Norwich City FC and Welsh international) with Simon Thomas (Sky Sports presenter) and Danny Nobbs (Paralympic shot putt) unfortunately not able to make it. Director Ian Thornton explains the roles of the new ambassadors;" The foundation has eight new ambassadors that have agreed to champion the charity as local role models to help raise aspirations, attend and promote fundraising events and offer support advice and guidance in their areas of expertise."

If you would like further information or to get involved as a sponsor with one of the Foundations programmes, or to join our coaching team as a volunteer or coach please contact the CSF office on 01603 761122.

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