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Working with Sure Start and Ashton, Leigh and Wigan PCT, the Food & Physical Activity Team aim to provide healthy eating and physical activity opportunities for parents / carers and 0 – 5 year olds across the Wigan borough. There are a variety of sessions designed to promote the benefits of eating a healthy balanced diet and taking regular physical activity. Sessions include:

• Cook & Taste – a 6-week course to give parents/carers the knowledge to prepare healthy, home-cooked food on a limited budget.

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• Fit and Food - a combination of an exercise session, followed by the chance to prepare healthy cold meals and sandwiches, whilst learning about the benefits of eating a healthy balanced diet.

• Blender Courses - practical advice on preparing first and second stage food for babies, and the chance to try out recipes in a safe and fun environment.

• Take a Break – exercise sessions for parents/carers with a free crèche provided.

• Top Start / Top Tots - training for nurseries, childminders and playgroups on how to help establish confidence and basic skills at an early stage through structured play and games.

• It’s a Toddle / Pram Pushes – walks aimed at parents/carers and under 5s which include fun activities for the children.

• Physibodies – sessions where parents and carers and their children all take part in physical activity together. These sessions help establish confidence and basic skills at an early age through structured play and games. A great way to keep fit and active whilst developing your food knowledge. Healthy snack provided.

A mixture of fun, activity and healthy eating sessions for all.

For more information please contact the team on:
01942 895634 (Ashton, Golborne, Platt Bridge, Westleigh, Meadowbank, Bedford, Higher Folds, Leigh Central areas)
01942 828518 (Hope, Douglas Valley, Ince, Shevington, Beech Hill, Westfield areas)
01942 886802 (Hindley, Hindley Green, Tyldesley, Shakerley areas)