Harborough most active in Leicestershire!
Harborough is becoming a more active district according to recent results published by Sport Englands Active People survey. For the last four years the Active Together team have been working hard to increase opportunitites available for adults to participate in physical activity and finally the hard work is paying off!

Participation levels have risen by over 2% making us the most active district in the county, the 4th most active in the East Midlands and the 25th most active in England! However we are not stopping there, we want to ensure that every adult in the district has the opportunity to participate and so the hard work continues, spreading the message and trying to encourage the other 73.7% of adults in the district to get active!

Activities on offer include, walking, chair based exercise, yoga, dance and for the more active amongst us a whole range of 'Get Back Into' sports to try including netball and basketball.

For more information contact the Active Together team on 01858 828282 or email activetogether@harborough.gov.uk

Harborough District Inclusive Sports Club
Try new sports, make friends and have fun!

Boccia, zone hockey, goalball and new-age kurling are just some of the unusual sports on offer for children and adults.

The Inclusive Sports Club, aimed particularly at people with special or specific needs, as well as their friends or family, takes place at Harborough Leisure Centre every Friday during term time from 5-6pm.

The sessions, which take place during school term time and cost £1 per session, are open to everyone and anyone, at all levels of ability or disability.

The club offers the chance to learn new multi-skills sports, under the guidance of qualified instructors.

For more information contact Marianne Sport & Health Development on 01858 821289 / m.boyle@harborough.gov.uk

It is being run, by Harborough District Council, Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport, Blaby & Harborough School Sports Partnership, with support from the Alliance & Leicester.

MINI-MEND!
MINI-MEND comes to Harborough. 

Following previous success Mini-Mend is returning to the district! MEND stands for mind, exercise, nutrition do-it! Mini mend is aimed at parents/carers of children aged 2-7 years who would like a bit of advice and support on healthy eating, portion sizes and keeping the children active.

Whatever the childs weight, mini-mend offers a fun and creative environment for families to learn how to make healthier lifestyle choices and ensure their children have the best possible start in life.

Mini Mend helps to encourage young children to try new things and shows parents creative ways to get their children to taste and enjoy different fruits, vegetables and other healthy snacks. If your child is a fussy or ‘picky’ eater, or tends to refuse food it could be particularly helpful to head off problems in the future.

Our active play sessions will give you ideas and tips for games which will keep your child moving and occupied. As well as helping to improve agility, balance and co-ordination, we also work on building their confidence.

Mini Mend is run by Castle Lane Day Nursery at the Market Harborough Surestart Childrens Centre on Coventry Road. The programme starts in September 2010, for more information or to book please contact the Childrens Centre on 0116 305 6545.

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