Hi. I am Simone and work as Community Food and Health Assistant at
Healthy Valleys. Community Food and Health is our healthy eating and physical
activity programme for children, young people, adults and older people. There's
never a dull moment in my day – always something new to do, people to meet,
ideas to share as well as spend time helping communities to learn about ways to
eat a healthier diet, keep fit and improve their overall health &
wellbeing.
There is great enthusiasm about both the physical activity and healthy
eating programme, whether it be from participants, partners or the volunteers
that either lead or support the activities. Participants have been taking part
in the ongoing C’mon Dancin at Coalburn One Stop Stop, bowling in Blackwood Sports
Centre, swimming at Coalburn Leisure Centre, walking in and around Lesmahagow
& South Lanarkshire (weekly or once a month).
The Healthy Eating project has been busy too delivering Feeding the
Family courses, REHIS Cooking Skills Courses, REHIS Food Hygiene and Food and
Health courses. Participants have cooked tasty, healthy dishes and increased
their knowledge of food and nutrition. Volunteers have enjoyed sharing their
knowledge and experience with participants (always with a smile). We have also
delivered some Clydesdale Community Family Fun 'n' Food sessions in various
villages around rural South Lanarkshire. These sessions provide a opportunity
for parents and children (under 5 yrs) to learn more about healthy eating and
teaching life skills through play activities. We have completed an evaluation
of our Healthy Eating programme and I am looking forward to some exciting new
future developments.
These are just some of the things me and a team of fantastic
volunteers (whose help I truly value and appreciate) have been up to lately. To
find out about activities please go to the “What’s On” section of our website
or for more information on the Community Food & Health project, please call
me on 01555 880666 or email simone@healthyvalleys.org.uk
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