Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Built to complement their existing 18 hole championship length golf course and practice facilities, Park Hill brings you the Par 3 Academy course! A 9 hole course, the Academy course is designed to enable golfers, both young and old, novice and experienced, to practice their short game and putting on a purpose built course. Individual [...]

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This Autumn, FAB fitness (formerly Nu Yu Health and Fitness), is launching a new and exciting range of classes to ensure everyone in your family leads a fit and active life. As well as a full range of adult classes, there are now family friendly classes too! Fitness Trainer and FAB Fitness business owner, Mairi [...]

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For the 22nd year running, Charnwood School of Dance is playing host to the Loughborough Autumn Dance Festival. Running throughout half term between 15th and 23rd October 2010, the Festival through its charitable affiliation has gone on to support and encourage the development of many young performers. It is affiliated with the British and International [...]

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Parents’ attitudes toward physical activity have a direct influence on the attitude of their children. So the best way to be a positive role model is to embrace physical fitness yourself. Active Together is a project which aims to increase the current levels of physical activity amongst adults to the desired level of 5 x [...]

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Children’s feet are very precious and so it is vitally important to ensure their shoes are fitted correctly. This is exactly what you can expect from Fitter Shoes, who have been trading from their Wards End premises for six years. Fitter Shoes specialise in children’s shoes and, with their fully trained staff, they will guarantee [...]

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Turn to the water for quality family fun without the price tag. As the summer holidays draw near, our thoughts turn to what to do and where to go with the children. While many families’ finances remain tight, the trick will be finding fun and inspiring activities that won’t break the bank. British Waterways are [...]

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I recently spoke with Leicestershire Nutrician and Dietetics Service regarding the support they offer to families in Charnwood. They particularly wanted to speak about FLiC. Please read on to find out more: Are you the parent or guardian of a 4-8 year old? Would you like to know more about healthy eating and active play? [...]

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In March 1989, Jonathan Pilbeam established Pilbeam Opticians on Leicester Road, Mountsorrel. Since our inception Pilbeams have supported us with regular advertisements and recently, some interesting articles about eyecare. Twenty one years later, and with over ten thousand patients registered with the Practice, Jonathan wanted to mark this milestone and to publicly thank the local [...]

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I have known Katie for a couple of years now, in fact ever since my golf got so bad that I was on the verge of giving the game up! Thankfully Katie was able to drag me from my knees, sort out my swing and give me the confidence to carry on and enjoy my [...]

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