Projects The Free Fruit Project allows each child at the ten Lean East primary schools to enjoy a free piece of fresh fruit or vegetable each day at school. The project is an extension of the Government's daily free fruit schemes which currently provide fruit to children in Key Stage 1. As part of this scheme, the Key Stage 2 fruit is supplied by local not-for-profit organisation Food Chain North East. Each child also receives a free third of a pint of local organic milk from North East firm Acorn Dairy each school day. These projects are managed by East End Health, a community-based charity whose aim is to tackle health inequalities. To find out more please contact Jamie Sadler or Kate Snowball on 0191 276 0595 or visit www.eastendhealth.org.uk.  East End Health is able to organise class trips to Broxfield Farm. An organic beef and crop farm, set in the Northumberland countryside near Alnwick, the farm offers children the opportunity to learn about the field-to-fork realities of food production. For more information please contact Suzy Forbes on 0191 276 0595.  As part of the Smoothie Bar Project schools are encouraging healthier eating through the sale of smoothies. This has proven popular in previous years and is a good way for children to help reach their '5-a-day'. The smoothies are made from 100% fresh fruit and are delivered to the schools on a weekly basis. This project is managed by East End Health; to find out more please speak to Julie Black on 0191 276 0595 or Mobile: 07593 699 855.  This scheme was established, in May 2009, with the aim of allowing parents and carers the opportunity to buy high quality, but low cost fruit, vegetables and free range eggs via their child's school. East End Health runs this scheme in partnership with local firm Food Chain North East. For more information please contact Kate Snowball on 0191 276 0595.  By using a number of kitchens based in community settings, groups of parents and children are given a boost to their cooking skills. Together they prepare a wide range of healthy and tasty meals for all the family and for all budgets. To find out more speak to David Stobbs at Newcastle Primary Care Trust on 0191 219 4844.  Established in April 2008, the School Food Panel's aim is to enable children to use their voices in creative ways to bring about improvements to the food served in their schools. Children are asked to complete a series of fact finding missions all aimed at allowing them to establish the ideas and opinions of the pupils in their school. East End Health develops and runs this scheme which operates across the academic year. For more information, please contact Suzy Forbes on 0191 276 0595.  Research suggested many households in Byker and Walker have bikes, but they are often in need of repair. This free scheme from the Kids Kabin will get the bikes roadworthy again and teach young people the skills to maintain them. To find out more speak to Will Benson at Kids Kabin on 0191 295 3655.  Health Trainers provide extra support to the people and communities so that they are able to get what they need to improve their own health. Health Trainers are locally employed so know what it is like to live in East Newcastle. Each Health Trainer is qualified in a range of skills from fitness to nutrition and often has experience of community activity. Their focus is helping people change their lifestyle and they are friendly, approachable and know about many local groups and services. If you would like to know how a Health Trainer could help you and your family, contact Carol Wilson on 0191 273 8889.  The Newcastle Eagles basketball club are running a number of initiatives in schools and the community emphasising the importance of good diets and regular physical activity. Basketball players from the team are involved as children feel confident and inspired by the players to try and become fitter and healthier.To find out more about Hoops for Health contact Chris Bunten at Newcastle Eagles on 0191 245 3881 or click here  In partnership with Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, this project offers schools the opportunity to have a 'Nutrition Day' where Food and Nutrition students visit the school to deliver interactive workshops on topics related to the areas of Food, Farming and Nutrition. East End Health manages and develops this scheme which runs twice per year. For more information, please contact Kate Snowball on 0191 276 0595.  On the Go is a physical activity programme for 8-11 year olds and their families who may need additional support to achieve a healthy lifestyle and weight. The programme consists of a variety of fun based activities such as circuit training, urban games, gym work, biking, trampolining and many more activities. On the Go is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and improve confidence as well as benefiting from friendly and practical expertise. |
