And Finally....

BHFNC 8th Annual Conference
18th November 2008
East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham

This years conference aims to provide practical examples, solutions and guidance on how to engage the following inactive communities in physical activity:

• Older adults
• Young girls and women
• BME communities
• Socially deprived communities
• People with disabilities
• People with mental ill health

Keynote speakers include: 

Professor Margaret Whitehead (W.H. Duncan Professor of Public Health and Head of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Policy Research on Social Determinants of Health, University of Liverpool), Dr Melvyn Hillsdon (Senior Lecturer, Department of Exercise, Nutrition and Health Science, University of Bristol) and Professor Jeff French (Director of the National Social Marketing Centre).

Spaces are limited and pre-registration has been strong therefore we suggest that you book early to avoid disappointment and guarantee your place at this high profile event.

For more information click here to view the conference flyer and booking form.

There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. Most are treated as 'different' and do not have the same control over their own lives as the rest of our society. That's why Mencap is here.

Mencap Sport wants to help more people with a learning disability enjoy and take part in sport. There is a quarterly Newsletter containing all the lastest news and competition information. 

To view the lastest edition click here.

For more information on Mencap Sport click on the logo at the bottom.

For details of events coming up view the recent Mencap Events Poster here. 

Voluntary posts available

Mencap Sport promotes sport for people with a learning disability in England, working in partnership with the National Governing Bodies and other sports providers.

Additionally, we manage an extensive annual programme of national championship events and a support programme for gifted and talented athletes training towards INAS-FID European and World competition. These programmes are entirely delivered by volunteers.

For more information on the voluntary positions available at the moment please click the following links:

Office Assistant
Squad Coaching Positions
Classification Officers x 3

For more information about Mencap Sport click the logo below:

New Distance Learning Course

Physical Activity for Children & Young People with Long-Term Medical Conditions 

This innovative course has been developed for P.E teachers & other activity leaders wishing to improve their knowledge of common medical conditions that may cause concern during PE lessons, physical activity sessions & recess.

The course will provide participants with:

• Information about diabetes, asthma & obesity
• The knowledge and skills to adapt P.E. lessons & physical activity sessions
• A comprehensive resource pack which includes practical physical activity ideas & parental  advice sheets

The course has been developed by the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health, based at Loughborough University, and Loughborough College.

Please click here for more indepth information on the course and for a booking form to register for a place.

For further information click on the logos below or contact:

Rachel Reynolds
Loughborough College
Tel :  01509 515407
Email: rachel.reynolds@loucoll.ac.uk  or

Kim Buxton
BHFNC 
Tel. 01509 223267
Email: K.E.Buxton@lboro.ac.uk