Men across North Northamptonshire are invited to find out more about Chances for Change, a FREE 12-week lifestyle behaviour change programme starting in Wellingborough on Thursday 14 January 2027.
Northampton Town FC Community Trust are working with North Northamptonshire Council to deliver the programme for men living in North Northamptonshire.
Chances for Change is a programme for adults aged 30–70 with a body mass index (BMI) over 27.5. This cohort is aimed at men who meet these criteria and live within the North Northamptonshire Council area, with a particular focus on encouraging men from African-Caribbean and Asian communities to take part.
Participants will attend a two-hour session every Thursday evening. The first hour will be classroom-based, exploring topics including nutrition, hydration, exercise, sleep, mental wellbeing, food shopping and understanding food packaging.
The second hour will be dedicated to physical activity, with sessions ranging from walking sports to circuit training. Together, these weekly sessions will bring lifestyle learning and physical activity into one programme.
Dave Goodwin, participant of the current Chances for Change programme, said,
"We're now just over halfway through the 12-week program. For me, this has been a great opportunity to look at what we eat, especially portion sizes & healthy choices - surprisingly, the gentle exercise we've been doing is enjoyable! It's all about small changes and going at your own pace."
Akshay Mistry, Health and Wellbeing Oficer at Northampton Town FC Community Trust, said,
“Chances for Change brings together practical learning about everyday lifestyle choices and a weekly opportunity to get active and build towards a healthier lifestyle. We look forward to welcoming men from across North Northamptonshire to this free 12-week programme. For this cohort, we are placing particular emphasis on reaching more diverse communities and tailoring the programme to participants’ needs. With only 20 places available, I would encourage anyone interested to register their interest and find out more.”
Cllr Brian Benneyworth, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Member for Housing, Health and Leisure, said:
“Chances for Change is a fantastic opportunity for men across North Northamptonshire to make positive, lasting changes to their health and wellbeing.
“By combining practical advice with regular physical activity in a supportive environment, the programme can help participants build healthier habits and improve their quality of life. I would encourage anyone who is eligible and interested to register their interest and take advantage of this free programme.”
The Wellingborough venue will be confirmed by mid-December 2026. Anyone interested in taking part can get in touch now to find out more.
Only 20 places are available. In the meantime, register your interest at the link below to receive news of when the registration link goes live:
https://forms.gle/x9ZY5G4JSAg2kqgFA
For more information, contact Akshay Mistry, Health and Wellbeing Officer at Northampton Town FC Community Trust, by email at akshay.mistry@ntfc.co.uk or telephone on 07876 355107.