Full of Beans, NHS Lanarkshire’s Healthy Lifestyle and Weight Management’s (LWMS) fun and engaging 10-week programme is welcoming families from across Lanarkshire to come along and take part in enjoyable activities while learning handy and easy tips on healthy topics.
The next block of the programme, which starts the week of Monday 22 September is run in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council – Active & Creative Communities and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture for those with children aged between 18 months and five years old.
Classes last 1 hour and each week has a new theme for families to learn about.
What to expect:
- Kids will take part in plenty fun games to help burn off energy, including: The Bean Game, Traffic Lights, parachute and balloon activities and more!
- NHS staff will share handy hints and tips on fussy eating, healthy snacking, low budget toddler friendly recipes, managing screen time and portion sizes
- Come with any questions you have re supporting a healthier lifestyle for your family
Older brothers/sisters/family members are also welcome along too.
North:
- Wednesdays 1pm-2pm
Sign up for your class in North Lanarkshire using this short form.
South:
- EK Central Library – Thursdays – 10:45-11:45
- Fairhill Lifestyles – Fridays – 10:00-11:00
Sign up for your class in South Lanarkshire using this short form.
NHS Lanarkshire staff are welcome to come along, and can also refer families who would benefit from learning healthy tips to Full of Beans. Please complete this short referral form and email to LWMS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. You can also access this on FirstPort.
Kerry McLeod, Children and Young Persons Dietetic Team Lead – NHS Lanarkshire Heathy Lifestyle and Weight Management Service, said: “Full of Beans is a fantastic programme for families to come along and have fun, learn and be active!
“The class begins with everyone learning and getting involved in the Full of Beans song, before playing exciting games.
“Children really enjoy their time there and the full family can learn more about living a healthier lifestyle.”
One Full of Beans participant said: “My daughter loved the games and Full of Beans song. The staff are very friendly and have plenty time for the children. We’ve learned many games which we do at home to keep us all active.”
For all Children and Young People programmes offered by LWMS, visit their FirstPort page.
