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Nottingham Forest Community Trust is proud to announce an expansive partnership with Thriving Nottingham, delivering a range of free programmes designed to help city residents live well, feel great, and stay active.

By combining the local reach of the Nottingham Forest Community Trust with Thriving Nottingham’s clinical and lifestyle expertise, this partnership offers a holistic approach to community health. Whether it is helping families establish better habits or supporting adults in improving their physical and mental wellbeing, the collaboration ensures that professional health resources are accessible to everyone in the heart of their own communities.

Thriving Nottingham is a free health and wellbeing service funded by Nottingham City Council. Their mission is to help local residents make sustainable lifestyle changes through a “whole-health” approach.

Beyond just weight management, Thriving Nottingham provides expert guidance on nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, and mental wellbeing. Their programmes are designed by specialists to be inclusive and supportive, offering everything from one-to-one health coaching to community group sessions.

Supporting Men’s Health: Healthy Horizon Hubs

As part of this wider partnership, NFCT and Thriving Nottingham are also delivering the Healthy Horizon Hubs. This 12-week physical activity programme is specifically designed to support men in improving their overall fitness in a safe, welcoming environment.

Located at the Crabtree Community Centre in Bulwell, these sessions focus on:

• Improving Fitness, Strength & Balance: Utilising safe, low-impact exercises suitable for all abilities.
• Building Confidence: Helping participants establish healthy habits that last.
• Mental Health Support: Integrating the “Tricky to Talk” initiative to provide a space for open conversation and wellbeing support.

Healthy Horizon Hubs Details:

Location: Crabtree Community Centre, Bulwell, NG6 8AX.
When: Thursdays, starting 22nd January, 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Cost: Completely FREE to attend; residents can turn up or book a place in advance.

Featured: 12-Week Family Lifestyle Programme

Launching this January, our family-focused initiative provides a unique dual-track approach to health. 

While children participate in FREE football skills sessions to burn off energy and build teamwork, parents and carers meet with trained mentors to discuss:

• Managing snacking and portion sizes.
• Navigating picky eating and nutrition.
• Establishing better sleep routines and sustainable healthy habits.

Family Programme Details:

Location: Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre
When: Wednesdays, starting 14th January, 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Colin Eley, Health and Wellbeing Manager at Nottingham Forest Community Trust, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Thriving Nottingham. By combining sport with essential lifestyle education, we can support the community in a way that is both fun and functional. Whether through our youth football sessions or the Healthy Horizon Hubs for men, we are providing the tools for our city to lead healthier, happier lives.”

Nigel Stephenson, Physical Activity Lead at Thriving Nottingham, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Nottingham Forest Community Trust, an organisation with a long-standing and trusted reputation for delivering a wide range of health interventions across Nottingham. We look forward to building a strong relationship in the years ahead.”

How to Join

To learn more about the Family Programme or the Healthy Horizon Hubs, contact community@nottinghamforest.co.uk or visit thrivingnottingham.org.uk.