Peterlee Leisure Centre is set to host a family fun day on November 22nd, with the aim of tackling obesity.

Children from year six and their families are being encouraged to attend the ‘Jive N Dive’ Healthy Fun Day to participate in numerous activities, attend cooking demonstrations and learn about healthy meals.

The aim of the day is to encourage families to participate in more physical activity and eat healthier diets, ultimately leading to fitter lifestyles.

The Fun Day is supporting Durham Primary Care Trust, after they renewed their current pathway for tackling obesity prevention, treatment and management, which will be unveiled in 2009.

By providing this opportunity, Peterlee Leisure Centre, the Primary Care Trust and the council are able to showcase what activities are available for families in Easington, who will also be able to gain healthy cooking advice from local chefs.