YOUNG people interested in living a healthier life are invited to attend a special fitness course.

The MEND programme, to take place, at West Hatch High School, Chigwell High Road, will include games, exercise activities, a supermarket tour and cookery lessons.

It is aimed at overweight seven to 13-year-olds and their parents, and involves ten two hour sessions twice a week starting from 6pm and 8pm on Monday September 21, and Wednesday, September 23.

For more information call Rebecca Margetts on 01279 827238 email rebecca.margetts@westessexpct.nhs.uk, or visit mendprogramme.org.