Welcome to the Winter edition of the Start Newsletter! It has been a busy year for the Sport and Physical Activity Development Team and this newsletter is our way of capturing all the great things you have been involved in and letting you know about new opportunities that are coming up in 2014. Take a look inside for more stories, ideas on how to keep active and healthy this winter, and to find out what other things you can get involved in during 2014.

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Inside this issue

Start Activities………………............2

Ready Steady Go Programmes…...3

Events…………...………..………4&5

Partnership work…………...............6

Delicious Recipe……...………...…..7

Healthy Tips………………....……...8

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Fusion

Fusion is a 45 minute / 1 hour activity session, specially designed for children on the Start programme aged 7-14. Activities range from sports skills and circuits to boxing and swimming. It is a great opportunity for children to make new friends, learn new skills and increase their confidence! No booking required.

Location: Huddersfield Sports Centre Time: 4:30pm—5:30pm

Day: Wednesday Age: 7-14 year olds

Cost: £1 with a KAL card

Location: Dewsbury Sports Centre Time: 4:30pm—5:15pm

Day: Thursday Age: 8-14 year olds

Cost: £1 with a KAL card

Start Activities

Holiday Scheme

The Start Holiday Scheme is aimed at young people aged 8 – 14 who are on the Start Programme. Examples of activities include: Fun games such as dodgeball

and benchball Sports skills e.g. football, netball

and basketball. Fitness and recreational based

activities such as walking, circuits, gym and swimming.

Educational FoodWise sessions also give practical information on healthy eating.

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February 2014 Half term

Holiday Scheme The February 2014 Holiday scheme will be at:

Dewsbury Sports Centre

26th and 27th February 2014

2 days

Cost: £5 per day

Time: 9am—3.30pm

To book your place contact the team on 01484 234096

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Each session lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and includes the following:

Tots-Bee-Fit - fun active play for children and parents/carers

Munch Time - helping children explore new fruits and vegetables…great for fussy eaters!

Lifestyle workshops looking at the five food groups, tackling fussy eating, taming tantrums, play ideas and much more

Free crèche is provided for children during the Lifestyle workshop

Every Wednesday, 1.30-3pm

Starting: 5th February 2014

At: Ravensthorpe Children’s Centre

Ready Steady Go!

RSG 7-13yrs Each session lasts 2 hours and includes the following:

Sport Zone– instructor led multi sports session, aiming to improve skill, confidence and fitness

Snack Time– a chance to socialise with the group and introduce new snacks

Lifestyle workshop for parents and carers on triggers, fats & sugars and many more topics

Family workshop - with sessions on sugar snacks, goal setting and more.

Every Saturday, 1-3pm

Starting: 8th February 2014

At: Batley Baths & Recreation Centre

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RSG 2-4yrs

Each week includes the following:

Family Zone; interactive sessions with parents and children to learn about ways to create healthier lifestyles

Munch Time; helping children explore new fruits and vegetables…great for fussy eaters!

Parent/Carer workshops on key lifestyle topics such as: Magic Meals, Less Rest More Play, Snack Attack

Planet Play - each week visiting a different planet for a new adventure! (children only)

Every Thursday 4.30-6.30pm

Starting 6th February 2014

At Paddock Village Hall

RSG 4-7yrs

The Sport and Physical Activity Development team and Kirklees Active Leisure have been working hard to develop a brand new programme called Ready, Steady, Go! Ready, Steady, Go (RSG) is an eight week, FREE, healthy lifestyle programme for families with children aged 2 -13 years. Families come together in a fun and exciting environment to get active and learn new ideas and tips to work towards a healthier lifestyle.

Ready Steady Go

To book your place on any of the Ready, Steady, Go programmes, please call the

team on 01484 234096 NB: Booking is essential as places are limited

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Events... 4

Half Day Fusions

Throughout the summer holidays, Start

run half day Fusions in North and/or

South Kirklees. These are 1 hour

activities in the sports hall followed by

a one hour fun swim. They are well

attended in both areas with all children

having fun. So listen out for when the

next set of half day Fusions are run-

ning in your area.

National Heart Month

National Heart Month is a month dedicated to raising awareness of coronary heart disease, there are approximately 2.6 million people living in the UK with Coronary Heart disease. Each and every one of us has a heart which means we are a potential risk. National Heart Month encourages individuals to wear or promote the colour red to raise the profile and awareness of Coronary Heart Disease whether this be dying your hair Red, wearing Red, making your own Valentines Day card.

Start In The Park

Start In The Park events are fun filled days cram packed with lots of exciting games and activities. Last year Start in The Park made its way to Crow’s Nest and Greenhead Park, I wonder where we end up this year...keep your eyes open for future dates and venues.

Tour De France

Running from Saturday July 5th to Sunday

July 27th 2014, the 101

th Tour de France

will be made up of 21 stages and will

cover a total distance of 3,656 kilometres.

The best part is this spectacular bike

marathon will be coming through parts of

Yorkshire, so watch out for local

promotion and events.

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Family weekend walks in your area

Woodscape walks, Bradley Every Saturday 10.00am

Meet at gate woods, Stuart place Cost: FREE!!

Thornhill, Dewsbury

1st & 3rd Saturday in month 1.00pm Meet at Thornhill cricket & bowling club

Cost: FREE!!

February Half Term Walks

Monday 24th 10.30am Greenhead park, outside front of café

Thursday 27th 10am St Cuthburts Church, Birkby

Friday 28th 10am T4L walk Golcar library

Friday 28th 11.15 Dewsbury Sports Centre

Friday 28th 2pm Beaumont park, park gates by the lodge

Cost: FREE!!

Events...

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6 Partnership work:

During 2013 Start has worked with a whole range of partners including:

Kirklees Active Leisure, NHS, Kirklees Schools, Yorskhire Wildlife Trust, British

Orienteering, School Nursing Team—Locala, Greenhead and Crow Nest Park,

Oakwell Hall, Youth and Social Workers, GPs, Community Groups and Children’s

Centres.

We have offered a range of support to these organisations ranging from working

directly with children and families to offering group taster sessions and workshops.

If your organisation would like Start to visit a group you work with for a free

workshop or activity session focussing on food and nutrition and/or physical

activity please get in touch!

Schools and Community Groups Start offer the following to schools and community groups at no cost : Interactive assembly/ presentation raising awareness of the

benefits of being more active, and eating a balanced diet. Half day workshops focussing on a healthy eating topic or fun

active games and sports skills. Information stand for key events to signpost children and

parents to activity opportunities in their area. Please get in touch if your school would like to take up this free opportunity for your school/child’s school.

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Delicious Recipe 7

Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 35 mins Ingredients: 6 leeks trimmed and washed well 180g sliced wafer thin ham or Chicken pieces 35g plain flour 20g low-fat spread 300ml semi-skimmed milk 75g reduced fat mature Cheddar cheese grated 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 pinch ground black pepper What to do: 1. Cook the leeks in a large saucepan of simmering water for about 10-12 minutes, until just tender. Drain well in a colander - it helps if you leave them for a few minutes to cool slightly too. 2. Wrap a slice of ham around each leek, then arrange them in a large shallow baking dish. 3. Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. 4. Put the flour, low-fat spread and milk into a non-stick saucepan. Heat, stirring all the time with a small whisk, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Cook gently for a few seconds, then remove from the heat. 5. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the cheese and stir in the mustard. Season with some pepper. Stir the sauce until the cheese has melted, then pour it over the leeks. Sprinkle the left over cheese over the top. 6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the leeks are heated through and the top is golden brown.

Baked leeks and ham/Chicken in cheese

Contact for a FREE Consultation:

Tel: 01484 234096 Web: www.kirklees.gov.uk/Start

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8 Health Tips and Activities...

These two friends want to meet up to play but

they can’t find the way!

Can you find the path which adds up to 20?

Sugary drinks sugar free drinks Sugary cereal plain cereal and add add fruit Whole milk semi skimmed milk Butter lower fat butter or spreads Cheese reduced fat cheese

Keep a diary of all the physical activity you do, this makes it easier for you to see if you are achieving your 1 hour of exercise everyday, don't forget this

can be broken down into 30 min slots!

Food Swap ideas for you to try!