A Better U is a FREE 12 week lifestyle programme for adults and families in South Tyneside who are looking to lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life.
When you sign-up for our FREE 12-week programme you will attend weekly lifestyle education sessions that will support you to make positive changes that will become lifelong habits.
You must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 25 or over (23 or over in South Asian Populations). If you don’t know your BMI, you can use the calculator here by simply entering your height and weight measurements. Our course is not suitable for people who are Type 1 diabetes or are pregnant.
Register your interest using the form opposite. We will call or email information about our programmes (below are some of the more recent dates, we are busy adding more). You are not committing to joining a programme, just to receiving further information. Your data will not be used for any other information without your consent.
Group |
Start Date |
Times |
Where |
Adults |
Monday 25th April 2022 |
18:00 - 20:00 |
All Saints Community Centre, South Shields |
Women only |
Tuesday 26th April 2022 |
10:00 - 12:00 |
Bilton Hall, Taunton Ave, Jarrow |
Adults |
Tuesday 26th April 2022 |
13:00 - 15:00 |
Marsden Road Community Centre |
Women only |
Saturday 30th April 2022 |
10:00 - 12:00 |
WHIST, Mile End Road, South Shields |
BAME |
Monday 16th May 2022 |
09:30 - 11:30 |
Apna Ghar, Beach Road, South Shields |
Adults |
Tuesday 7th June 2022 |
13.00 - 15.00 |
All Saints Community Centre, South Shields |
Carers |
Thursday 9th June 2022 |
14:00 - 16:00 |
Marsden Road Community Centre |
MH Focus |
Saturday 11th June 2022 |
09:30 - 11:30 |
Jarrow Focus, Jarrow |
We are also collaborating with Sunderland Football Club to offer their FIT BLACK CATS 12 week programme, that helps fans to make better lifestyle choices. You will meet other fans just like you and get to see behind the scenes at Sunderland Football Club. If you are 35 to 65 get your FREE place by visiting https://www.efltrust.com/FITFANS/ or emailing FIT@foundationoflight.co.uk or call 0191 563 4777.
Group |
Start Date |
Times |
Where |
Adults (35-65) |
Tuesday 12th April 2022 |
14:00 to 16:00 |
Beacon of Light |
Adults (35-65) |
Wednesday 13th April 2022 |
13:00 to 15:00 |
Perth Green |