If you're stuck for things to cook at mealtimes, why not take a look at our recipe card ideas on the link below; there's bound to be something to suit even the fussiest eater!
Try a new recipe!
Veg Bag Scheme
A lack of access to fruit and vegetables has been identified as one of the barriers to healthy eating, and so four Fruit and Vegetable Bag Schemes will be launched in areas of Kent with accessibility problems and the impact of these on healthy eating knowledge, attitude and behaviour will be evaluated.
For just a small amount each week, you will receive a large eco-friendly, re-useable bag of seasonal fruit and vegetables and recipe cards with information on cooking ideas.
In East Kent, there are several schemes that are up and running in the area.
· Every Wednesday at The Willow Centre in Ashford. Contact 01233 641156 for more details.
· Vale View Primary School, Vale View Road, Dover from 2.45pm till 4pm. Contact 01304 202821.
· The Hereson Family Centre, Lillian Road, Ramsgate on Mondays. Contact 01843 596763.
. Hawkinge Children's Centre in Hawkinge. For more details contact 01303 858663.
Food Champion Course
The Food Champion Course is a 2 day course for people who are interested in becoming an advocate for healthy eating for their work place or community. The information and skills that they will gain in nutrition and practical cooking can be used to help set up their own healthy eating initiatives for parents, community groups or in the workplace.
The training is from 9.30am till 4.00pm for 2 days. The participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will benefit from support from the Health Improvement Nutrition Team to help set up own initiatives, borrow resources or for extra nutritional advice.
New training dates coming soon!
Please contact us on FREEPHONE 0800 849 4000 (Option 8) for more information or to book your place.
Half-day Nutrition Training
These short courses aim to provide up to date healthy eating information based on current government guidelines. The four training courses have been designed for key worker or volunteers to up date their nutrition knowledge for the specific groups that they work with in order to be confident to pass on accurate messages within their community.
Basic courses and target audience
Nutrition requirements for babies, infants and children under 5 years of age.
Suitable for health visitors and other allied health professionals; children centre staff; play leaders; childminders.
Nutrition requirements for school aged children 5-18 years old.
Suitable for school nurses, Parent Support Advisors (PSA); Family Liaison Officers (FLO); Midday supervisors; teaching assistants; youth leaders.
Nutrition requirements for men and women aged 18 – 64 years old.
Suitable for community volunteers; college/university staff; or work place staff.
Nutrition requirements for the older population 65+ years old.
Suitable for age concern staff; care home staff; community information and liaison assistants (CILA).
Dates and time
3 ½ hours for each training session
Early years July 2011
Schools October 2011
Adults January 2012
Older people February 2012
For more information or to book a place please call the Health Improvement Team on FREEPHONE 0800 849 4000 (Option 8)
Sheppey Healthy Living Centre
Sheppey HLC opened in February 2003 and is now established as a major community and leisure venue. They are a healthy living centre because many of their activities can help improve your health or sense of well-being. Sheppey HLC is part of Sheppey Leisure Complex, which also includes Sheerness Swimming Pool. They have an exciting range of activities on offer for people of all ages and interests so click on the link below to find out more!
http://www.sheppeyhlc.org.uk/
