THE Joy of Moving, ‘Move and Learn’  programme is designed to encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle and understand the importance of eating healthy food. The popular course is now in its third year of delivery. MFC Foundation delivers this project free of charge to local schools with over 4000 young people already being engaged from 40+ schools.

The six week programme which is aimed at Year 5/6 pupils delivers a combination of classroom based activities alongside physical activity sessions. Over the weeks the children learn about various different topics such as The Importance of Exercise, The Human Body, The Food Groups and Hydration. The physical activity sessions cover a range of different sports including football, dodgeball and handball. In addition to this the children are set weekly challenges to reinforce the learning from the sessions and to encourage parental engagement. These challenges include keeping an exercise diary, smoothie making and making sure they drink enough water.

We also offer a one day version of the programme, which highlights the main themes covered over the six weeks and takes place at the stadium. In this version the children take part in activities in our Willie Maddren Education Centre and finish the day with a tour of the Stadium.

For more information on the Joy of Moving ‘Move and Learn’ programme please contact paul.south@mfcfoundation.co.uk

The provision formerly known as FIT BORO may have a new name, but the aim of MATCH FIT remains steadfastly the same.

The very popular fitness and nutrition-information classes will soon be playing out again on the concourses of the Riverside and in Skelton, East Cleveland.

Free of charge, Match Fit is a 12-week programme for men and women aged 35-65 (give or take a year or two).

A programme for the body and mind like no other. it has helped so many in recent years. As those who have participated know, the Riverside is a setting unlike any gym, while Skelton has proved to be a social occasion as much as a fitness session.

Both venues offer a welcoming and supportive environment with likeminded people. Our staff don’t judge, they advise and help. That’s maybe one of the reasons past programmes have proven so popular.

The first sessions are:

Tuesday May 7th 6-7.30 Riverside – Women

Wednesday 8th 5.30-7.00 – Skelton Civic Centre – Mixed

Monday May 13th 6-7.30 Riverside – Men

To sign up, or to find out more, e-mail enquiries@mfcfoundation.co.uk or ring 01642 757674 any time 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.