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Sunderland City Council
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Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR2 7DN

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What's New
PUDSEY TO PARTY AT POOL Pudsy to party at pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre will host this year's BBC Children in Need celebrations in the North East and Cumbria.

The Aquatic Centre, which has proved hugely popular since it opened in April, will host 'Pudsey's Party at the Pool' a fun filled evening of celebrations on 14 November 2008. The celebrations will also feature on BBC One’s Children in Need Appeal night.

Plans for the event are still being finalised, there will be something for everyone with a range of events both inside and outside the Aquatic Centre.

The Centre will also act as the regional collection point for fundraisers who will be taking part in fundraising activities in the run up to Children in Need and on the day itself.

The 2008 BBC Children in Need Appeal is on Friday 14th November. The theme of this year’s Appeal is "Do Something Different" and the BBC is asking people to take up the challenge.

Doing Something Different doesn't mean anything difficult, expensive or scary; it just means doing something outside of normal routines which will help raise money. Every penny raised will go towards projects helping disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

For a Fundraising Pack, click on the link below or call 0345 607 3333. The 2007 appeal raised £37million. BBC Children in Need Appeal is a charity registered in England and Wales (802052) and Scotland (SC039557).

 

FITNESS ON YOUR DOORSTEP Fitness on your doorstep photo
 

Exercise classes are taking place in the East End and Hendon Area.  Would you like to be fitter, healthier and more active?  Why not take part in one or more of the new exercise classes taking place at a venue near you.

New exercise classes are taking place across the Hendon and East End area from 8th September 2008. These classes are ideal for adults over 16 of all fitness levels, including those who are new to exercise.  All sessions cost £1 which is payable on attendance.  Further information is available by downloading Fitness on your Doorstep (PDF Document pdf 224.43kb) leaflet or by contacting Sport & Leisure on (0191) 5614693.

 

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING
NEW EXERCISE REFERRAL & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
 Improve your health and well-being photo
 

The links between health and physical activity are very clear.  If you become more active the risk of health problems can be reduced and existing health problems can be improved.  Everyone can benefit from being more active. If you are not physically active at the moment there are more ways than ever for you to get support, to help you on the road to improved health.

The exercise referral and weight management programme is for adults aged 16 years and over who are not taking part in any form of exercise and have a condition that their GP thinks will be improved with physical activity.

If you think that you would like to take part in an activity programme to improve your health and wellbeing, or would like advice on healthy eating please ask your GP or health care professional, who will decide if the programme is right for you.  Further information is available by downloading Improve your Health & Well-Being (PDF Document pdf 221.23kb) leaflet.
MUMS ON THE MOVE.....
AND BABY COMES TOO! 		Mums on the Move Photo
 

If you have recently given birth, you are probably at a stage where you want to get back into shape, meet other new mums and make the most of your time with your new baby.

Mums on the move sessions are offered by Sunderland Wellness Service, and are led by fully qualified instructors who will take you and your baby (in the stroller) on structured walks which include strengthening and toning exercises specifically for the areas needing some attention.  Further information is available by downloading Mums on the Move (PDF Document pdf 1767.11kb) leaflet or by contacting your local Wellness Centre.
HAVE YOU GOT A SENSE OF ADVENTURE Adventure Centre Photo
 

We're building an outdoor Adventure Centre in Sunderland - it will be open in 2010.  We need your ideas and thoughts on what you would want to do in an Adventure Centre.  Simply write down or draw your ideas on the attached postcard (PDF Document pdf 84.79kb).

 

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL, PLAY AND URBAN GAMES AWARDED PLAY PATHFINDER STATUS DCFS photo

Sunderland City Council have been awarded £2.5 million to invest in the future of play within the city.

The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) have selected 20 Play Pathfinder authorities throughout the country, to receive capital and revenue funding to invest in their play infrastructure. The Government’s aim is to invest in 3,500 play areas as part of £235m Government commitment to children’s play. 

The Children’s Plan highlighted the importance that Government now places on improving play opportunities for children. It is a fundamental shared aim for parents and Government that children should enjoy their childhood, and better play environments is a key way to support this.

For further information please follow the links Children's Plan and Play and Sunderland Play Pathfinder.

 

NEW DANCE MAT SESSIONS Dance MAt Sessions

Sunderland's Leisure Centres are running multiplayer dance mat sessions for children and young people aged 5 to 16 years and their families.  The sessions are starting from 29 May until December 2008.  Please see the Dance Mat Sessions (PDF Document pdf 293.11kb) leaflet for further information.

 

last updated 03/11/08